Berlin Hails Gerard as Dove of Peace at Berlin Dinner
A Berlin banquet honoring James W. Gerard, the American ambassador, drew leading German figures including Vice Chancellor Helfferich and Foreign Secretary Zimmermann. Gerard praised cordial US German relations as he delivered memories of German relief funds and urged continued friendship despite the war.
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Sayville Wireless
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American Association of Commerce and ‘Trade
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Zimmermann
Arthur von Gwinner
Deutsche Bank
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Noah
Pete
Wilson
William
Melfstrich
Continuer
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Red Cross
Solf
Dr. Zimmerman
Censured in British Army Scandal Inquiry Report
London released report of a special court of inquiry detailing an army scandal involving influence over senior officers by a high society woman. Mrs Cornwallis West, mother of the Princess of Pless and the Duchess of Westminster, figures prominently in the narrative and related personal connections.
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wallis-West
London
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Weather Summary for Ohio to Indiana and beyond
Disturbances move along the north border bringing overcast conditions in Ohio West Virginia and Indiana Monday and Tuesday with moderate temperatures. A cold snap in the Lake Superior region and warmer air in the northwest shift the outlook to general fair weather east of the Mississippi for the next 48 hours. Record January 7 1917 in Cincinnati shows high 43 and low 20 with cloudy conditions and light precipitation across stations nationwide.
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Central Powers advance along Sereth River front
German and Austro-Hungarian forces push along a thirty mile front on the southern bank of the Lower Sereth in Central Roumania. They reach the swampy river bed near Fundeni and Braila falls after tenacious house to house fighting. Meuse and Vosges actions reported as repulsed.
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German admiralty reports sinking of enemy transport
Berlin declares one German submarine torpedoed and sank an enemy transport over 5 000 tons in the Eastern Mediterranean on December 23. The vessel was escorted by warships, the German statement says. The London Press Bureau disputes the claim.
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Big fire destroys villaire firm and gutted buildings on Sycamore
A midnight fire in the bottoms gutted the Philip Villaire & Bro commission house at 137 Sycamore Street. Howell Manufacturing at 135 and M F King & Co whisky house suffered heavy water and smoke damage. One man, Russell Stites of the Salvage Corps, was injured after falling an elevator shaft while tarpaulins were set. Fire officials cite uncertain cause with stove accident possible. Loss estimated near 25000, stock losses at Howell substantial. true details remain unsettled.
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15000 Get Pay Boost and Eight Hour Day in Clothing Factories
In Baltimore on January 17 more than 15000 clothing workers gained an eight hour day and higher pay. Local officials of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America said most large manufacturers signed or would sign agreements. week workers averages rose over 10 percent while piece rates increased to offset the shorter week, yielding 5 to 12 percent more income.
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Lnamated Clothing Workers of America
Detroit branch of Authors' League loses charter
New York January 7 at a special meeting of the Council of the Authors League of America the charter of the Michigan branch at Detroit was withdrawn by unanimous vote for alleged nonpayment and for substituting social and educational activities for the league’s main aim safeguarding writers' business interests.
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Council of the Authors’ League of America
Michigan
League
Detroit
Saints in Politics Derided by Bishop in Prohibition Talk
Monsignor William T. Russell newly appointed Bishop of Charleston told a Washington mass meeting that Congress should allow a DC referendum on prohibition. He attacked self styled enlightened reformers and mocked saints politics while urging representation for the people. Senator Underwood also spoke in support of the referendum amendment.
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William T. Russell
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Charleston
Oeachel
District of Columbia
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Russell
God
Saints On Earth
Underwood
Threat of rail strike renewed amid new bill in sight
Washington January 7 The threat of a general railroad strike that could halt nation’s transport and business grew as Warren S Stone and P E Lewis signaled a strike call. In Congress Adamson presses a blanket railway bill expanding eight hour day prohibiting strikes without ninety day notice and allowing military takeovers on public demand.
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Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. E. Lewis
Brotherhood
Adamson
Supreme Court
Newlands Railway Investigating Committee
Governor Commutes 1915 Murder Sentences in Final Acts
In Columbus on January 7 Governor Willis, soon to be succeeded by Cox, commuted the prison terms of Thomas Sotanis, a Greek from Cleveland, from murder to ten years and William S. Long of Belmont County from murder to six years. Willis also announced the appointment of Assistant Attorney General John G. Price to the Board of State Charities and the resignation of Judge F. M. Marriott of Delaware.
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Cox
Thomas Sotanis
Leveland
William S. Long
Belmont County
John G. Price
Board of State Charities
F. M. Marriott
Delaware
Recognize Rowe's Service as Federal Reserve figure
Washington dispatch says W. S. Rowe of Cincinnati will likely serve both as director and member of the Federal Reserve Advisory Council, despite a prior rule against dual roles. The authorities consider his recognized ability and services in carrying out the act's purposes.
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W. S. Rowe
Cincinnati
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Missouri Governor-Elect Ill With Ptomaine Poisoning
Governor elect Wallace Crossley and his wife are ill from ptomaine poisoning at Warrensburg Missouri. Crossley’s condition is serious and he may miss the oath at tomorrow’s inaugural ceremonies in Jefferson City. Mrs Crossley’s condition is more favorable per the physician.
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Wallace Crossley
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Crossley
Northcliffe warns America over war and world police plan
Lord Northcliffe emails a pointed warning to Alfred Owen Crozier warning that peace now would be defeat and that America would be next. Crozier promotes a Nation of Nations plan to form a powerful central police power and require half navies be surrendered for lasting global peace.
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San Times
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United States
Alfred Owen Crozier
College Hill
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London
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Crozier
Great Britain
Asquith
Rockefeller to study tuberculosis in France
New York reports the Rockefeller Foundation will study measures to relieve and control tuberculosis in France and how American sympathy can aid. Governor Whitman granted Dr. Hermann M. Biggs a leave of absence to lead the investigation, following a foundation letter urging swift action.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Whitman
Hermann M. Biggs
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Foundation
Aew
British Solon Praises Wilson Peace Move
G N Barnes British Minister of Pensions in London praised President Wilson's peace term proposal as deserving respect. He said the American people generally wish for friendly terms with England and that Britain should cultivate that friendship. He added the President should be assured Britain seeks to curb only military power and pride, not to smash Germany.
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G. N. Barnes
Pensions
Wilson
England
Editor Thompson of St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press Dies
George Thompson editor of The St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press died today in Los Angeles after years of poor health. He had led the paper for many years and was a prominent figure in journalism.
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ST. Paul, Minn
George Thompson
St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press
Los Angeles
Thompson
Cox to Be Inaugurated Ohio Governor in Grand Ceremony
James M Cox of Dayton, 45, Democrat and newspaper proprietor, will be inaugurated the forty fifth Governor of Ohio at noon tomorrow in a large forum on the Capitol steps. His daughter Miss Helen Cox will witness the oath administered by Chief Justice Hugh N Nichols.
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Justice Nichols
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James Middleton Cox
Dayton
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United States
Hugh N. Nichols
Supreme Court
Trinity Church
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State House Rotunda
White House Wire Tapping Story Provokes Washington Buzz
Washington reacts to a Providence Journal report alleging months of White House wire tapping and leaks to the German Embassy. Secretary Tumulty dismisses the claims as ridiculous rot while detailing supposed secret channels and changes to the White House telephone system involving Dr. Grayson and Colonel House.
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the Commercial Tribune
Secret Service
State Department
Colonel House
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Mr. Wilson
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Prince Hatzfeldt
Paroled by UHS judge ruled illegal in federal cases
The Department of Justice moves to execute suspended federal sentences after a Supreme Court ruling voided pardons and suspensions. Ohio convicts with sentences suspended since 1907 may be subject to arrest and full penalties. Cincinnati District Attorney ordered to compile case schedules and recommendations for enforcement.
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Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Killetts
Ohio District Court
United States District
Department of Justice
Stuart Boli 1
Cincinnati
Lay Off Democrats Warned by Farm Loan Board
The Farm Loan Board announced the organization of twelve Federal Land Banks with a pledge to remove politics from appointments. Five directors per bank will select officers, and a registrar will act as fiduciary. Secretary McAdoo urged states to make farm loan bonds legal investments and to seek cooperation from state farm loan groups.
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Farm Loan Board
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