Keep Congress Out McAdoo Plan for Rail Administration
Washington works on McAdoo's policy for railroads under government control. The plan aims to keep operation administrative and avoid congressional wage meddling, with initial wage increases, standardized scales, and automatic future adjustments to ease unrest among railway workers. Emphasizes protecting both organized and unorganized employees’ economic interests.
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McAdoo
Washington, Jan
Nions
Iroms
Ste
Shipping Board
Senator seeks to restore deserters to citizenship
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduces a bill to strike peace time army and navy deserters from the list and restore them to citizenship. The measure aims to bolster naval and military forces, with many affected currently in military and naval prisons. Hitchcock says most would rejoin army service.
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Washington
Iliteheeck
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Government may absorb all insurance after end of war
Special dispatch reports a government plan to launch a broad life insurance drive for soldiers with automatic policies expiring Feb 2. officials aim to have the Treasury arrange volunteers to sell the program, arguing federal coverage offers low cost and broad protections, including total disability payments and monthly installments.
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L. Harper Leech
Washington, D. C
Sam
Sheridan Man Declared Insane After Trial
Sheridan Wyoming January 16 George Richey 60 was charged with insanity in district court and after a jury trial was adjudged insane and ordered committed to the Evan s hospital Lou Richey has no relatives in this region and has lived on Soldier creek. Two months ago his mind deranged and he attempted self destruction. The jury included James Birchley Robert Holland Charles Morris B O Bent ley William Miller and Ira Kirby.
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Charles Morris
B. O. Bentley
William Miller
Ira Kirby
Texag Steamer Fate Remains a Sea Mystery
New York officials say the American-Hawaiian steamer Texag is believed sunk after a wireless message reported a collision off the coast. The 43 crew members are presumed rescued by another vessel that has since continued its voyage.
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New York
Texag
Captain Bill McDonald Dies in Falls Texas
Captain Bill McDonald famed Texas Ranger and personal bodyguard to presidents died in Falls Texas on January 16. He was widely known for his long service and role in guarding national leaders.
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Wichi Sa Falls
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Bill McDonald
Teras
Hans Not Fit to Govern Selves
Amsterdam dispatch reports Prof Ulrich Kahrstedt claiming Prussian soldiers are educationally unfit for democracy. He cites surveys showing Rhinelanders Bavarians and Silesians misidentify the German emperor and misstate war powers. Many assume Napoleon leads the enemy and most cannot name their chief of staff or whether the Carpathians are on the eastern or western front.
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Amsterdam
Ulrich Kahrstedt
Kreuz Zeitung
Teuton
Japan
Napoleon
Carpathians
Manville Bank Doubles Business in 1917 Record
The Bank of Manville set a record pace in 1917, nearly doubling deposits subject to check from $59,637.13 on Dec 27, 1916 to $100,960.50 on Dec 31, 1917. It is the first time deposits exceeded $100,000, reflecting strong growth among farmers and ranchers in the surrounding area.
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Manville
Wro
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Fort Collins Discusses Skating Tournament Plans
Fort Collins officials weigh a skating tournament this week as Sheldon Lake sees heavy use. An immense crowd gathered yesterday with about 500 people line and skate on the ice. The city improves ice conditions and scrapes the surface to support fun on the lake.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Sheldon Lake
An Old Hair Darkening Recipe Returns in Modern Form
Sage Tea and Sulphur, called Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, restored hair color and luster naturally. Aged preparation improved with extra ingredients sold at drugstores. applied with a sponge or brush, it darkens gray hair over days with repeated use and is marketed as a delightful toilet requis ite.
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Wyeth
Netherlands Finance Minister Sees Allied Policy as Harmful
In Wague, Jan. 16, Dutch finance minister Marie Treub, a liberal cabinet pillar, argues that America and Britain isolation of the Netherlands worsens dependence on Germany. He warns pro Allied sentiment has waned and predicts further decline unless policy shifts. He notes grain and fodder shortages threaten Dutch cattle and domestic unrest if diets tighten.
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Associated Press
WAGUE
America
Britain
Holland
Marie Willem Frederik Treub
Netherlands
Trevb
United States
Germany
Entente
Stop Itching Eczema Cure Promotion from Cleveland
An advertisement touts Zemo as the universal remedy for eczema moles rashes and skin troubles. The copy claims it clears all traces of skin issues and promotes healthy skin and vitality. Published by B. W. Rose Co. in Cleveland Ohio.
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B. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Chauffeur Burke Found Dead North of Rodeo New Mexico
The body of P. E. Burke, a chauffeur, was found on the road about five miles north of Rodeo New Mexico with his throat cut. Burke had left Douglas with two soldiers in his auto the previous night.
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Douglas, Ariz
P. E. Burke
Rodeo
N. M
Burke
Douglas
Mine Workers Back U S to Limit in War on Hun
About 1500 delegates at the United Mine Workers of America biennial convention in Indianapolis voiced strong support for government actions in the war against the central powers. President Frank J Hayes warned against half hearted allegiance as he spoke to the gathering.
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U. S
Indianapolis
Central Powers
United Mine Workers of America
Pres
Frank J Hayes
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