Big Bond Issue to Cover Deficit
Washington reports chairman Kitchin and the Ways and Means Committee expect a bond issue to cover deficits with no tax on tea or other foods. A revenue bill aims for passage by early next week, and talks include increasing the inheritance tax and issuing treasury certificates. Ship cost cuts from steelmakers are explored, with possible savings if ships are built in government yards.
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Battle ship cost estimates show price drop noted
Washington January 15 Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee the four battle cruisers authorized for the navy cannot be built in private plants for less than 18 500 000 each or 2 000 000 over the fixed cost limit. Preliminary navy yard estimates were 17 500 000 but a formal figure will follow. Paymaster Auld testified builders plan contracts on cost plus a percentage of profit with material 10 000 000 labor 4 000 000 overhead 2 500 000 totaling the 16 500 000 limit before profit and extras. He warned inflation boosted profits and questioned the builders’ rate of return. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt spoke next.
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Weather Summary for Regions and Temperatures
The forecast calls for partly fair conditions in Ollie Western Pennyylvania and Western New York on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. A nationwide high pressure system results in below normal temperatures except in Florida, with cold eastern weather over the next two days. Local readings include Chicago 12, Cincinnati 6, New York 22, Baltimore 26, and Los Angeles 54 with varied precipitation amounts. the January 1 record daily temperatures and rainfall are listed for several cities.
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Liner Minnesota Said Sunk Near London Harbor
Atlantic Transport Co reports the liner Minnesota sunk in or near London harbor after sailing from Philadelphia on December 19. The vessel of 3,216 tons, built in 1887 by Hartland & Waite, flew the British flag and measured 345 feet long and 40 feet wide.
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Hotel Victim Reports Confidence Game Target
A hotel described as a leading establishment was used in a confidence game. An apparently prosperous man booked a first class room and charged San Antonio and St Louis travel to the hotel, leaving with $40 and small personal items after skipping out. Police alerted, St Louis authorities notified.
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Wells Pleads Not Guilty in Mona Simon Case
Wells Weldon H. Wells a Kansas City broker's clerk entered a formal not guilty plea to first degree murder in the Mona Simon killing in Columbus Ohio. He was bound over to the grand jury without bond. Police say he confessed claiming self defense after learning she suffered an incurable disease and threatened him with a razor during a quarrel. He alleged they met on the street then went to a drinking spot and his hotel room both having been drinking heavily.
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Thaw to Fight Extradition Over Assault and Abduction
Harry K. Thaw, sought in New York for assault and attempted abduction of Frederick Gump Jr., will resist extradition. His counsel Henry J. Scott sent a letter to Governor Brumbaugh protesting extradition papers and requesting a hearing if New York seeks the papers.
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New York
Buckeye Aviator Loses Race Yet Marries Mae Francis
Canton society column reports Charles Steese, heir to banker Charles C. Steese Jr., lost a race in Atlantic City to Jaquith but started a romance with Mae Francis, the musical comedy star. Engaged, they expect a February wedding, after which they will live in New York. Francis, born Mae Frances Hill, is a noted performer who helped writers gain fame.
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Tentative agreement reached to repeal Buckeye tax laws
Columbus reports a tentative plan to repeal the Warnes law and the Parrett Whittemore tax law, plus appoint a joint taxation committee of four senators and four representatives, split evenly by party, with another conference set for tomorrow morning. The Ohio Legislature met briefly as leaders discussed the taxation overhaul and a courtesy invitation was extended to attend a luncheon honoring W. J. Bryan.
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Republican Leaders to Form State Headquarters Advisory
I Q Morrow chairman of the Republican State Central Committee and party leaders meet in Columbus to organize a thirty five member Advisory Committee to oversee setting up a permanent Republican headquarters.
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Fire at Dupont powder plant reopens blaze in Haskell
Special Dispatch reports a new fire at the Dupont powder plant in Haskell New Jersey rekindling near recovery houses and powder magazines. The company fire department fought the blaze to control it as Jeremiah O Donnell, held on suspicion about Friday munitions explosions, was released after inquiries.
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New Rector Chosen for Church of Good Shepherd
Rev. George Thomas Lawton named new rector of the Church of Good Shepherd. He comes after six years at the Church of St. Andrew in Minneapolis. Lawton graduated from General Theological Seminary and the University of Minnesota.
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Fall of Stronghold in Balkans Nears
Dispatches claim German Bulgarian and Turkish forces near Galatz drive toward the Romanian port as Mackensen’s troops close the five mile gap. Russian counter offensives in the Riga district continue amid heavy fighting while Franco-Belgian fronts report artillery activity.
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Zagreb Sunk by Allied Submarine Off Dalmatia
Vienna telegram reported the Austrian passenger steamship Zagreb of 530 tons gross torpedoed without warning off Central Dalmatia on January 14. The loss included twenty six lives. The report came via Amsterdam and Reuters dispatch.
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Dutch Warship Captures German Vessel In Dutch Waters
A Dutch warship captured a German warship in Dutch waters and towed it into the port of Flushing to be interned, according to a Reuter dispatch from Flushing dated today.
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Admiral Dewey Nearing Death in Washington Home
Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, lies unconscious in his Washington home as physicians report a rapid decline from arterial sclerosis. The bulletin notes the condition affects multiple organs, with kidneys and brain most at risk, while heart and lungs remain initially sound but vulnerable.
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Rumor Swirls Over City Engineer Succession
A local political rumor claims State Highway Commissioner Clinton Cowen would become Cincinnati city engineer, replacing Frank Krug who allegedly plans to resign to focus on his role as chief engineer of the Rapid Transit Commission with a reported $10,000 salary.
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First Steps Taken for Withdrawal of Pershing Troops
The War Department and General Carranza plan lead to 10000 Carranzista troops under Dieguez moving toward Torreon to cover the Pershing column as it withdraws. Ambassador Fletcher may go to Mexico City to discuss border patrol and protections for Americans in Carranzista territory. Recognition of Villa as a revolutionary leader remains a possibility.
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Planning to Unite Elements Opposed to Democratic Party
New York Jan 15 The Republican National Committee Executive Committee adopts a resolution to form a committee to consider recognizing and co operating with all elements opposed to the Democratic party. Members named include William R Willcox Charles B Waren John Adams Fred W Estabrook Alvah H Martin A T Hert Herbert Parsons James A Hemenway and R B Howell.
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George Schlichte Chosen for City Council Seat
At a Sixteenth Ward Republican meeting at R Reutepohier's home grocer George Schlichte of Ninth and Linn was chosen to succeed Dr. Carroll DeCoursey on the city Council. On the first ballot Schlichte received 14 votes with Ed Rockwell Bernard Wrede and Charles Funk each getting one. The vote was to be made unanimous and the ward enclosement would be regarded as voters' wish by the Council at its meeting today.
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Robbery Report Near McFarland and Plum Streets
Eddie Gibbons of 17 Plum Street reported being held up at gunpoint by a Black man at McFarland and Plum Streets early today. Dan Johnson of 5385 West Fourth Street was arrested on suspicion.
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Homeward Bound as Van Dyke Sails from Amsterdam
Dr. Henry Van Dyke the retiring American Minister to Holland sailed for the United States from Amsterdam on January 15 signaling the end of his posting and the return home.
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McAdoo Implicated In Leak Scandal At House Hearing
Thomas W. Lawson testified before the House Rules Committee that Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo was named as a beneficiary of the Washington to Wall Street leak on the peace note. Lawson named lawmakers and bankers as connected to the leak while Henry denied any Cabinet involvement.
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Merchant U boats Reported En Route To United States
Shipping circles say two German merchant submarines convoyed by U boats are nearing the United States. The first left Bremerhaven for New London on January 2 with a 10 million dollar cargo. The Deutschland is believed to be larger than the first sub and may arrive before it departs.
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Zionism Denounced by Rabbi Philipson in Baltimore Meet
In Baltimore on the eve of the Union of Hebrew Congregations opening Rev Dr David Philipson of Cincinnati delivered the keynote sermon denouncing Zionism indirectly during the Sinai Temple services. The day included executive committee meetings delegate registration and a $100000 gift from Jacob H Schiff for pensioning superannuated rabbis.
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Man Rescued From Crowd After Incident at Elm Street Office
George Scott of 802 Vinestreet was arrested on suspicion after being rescued from a crowd of pedestrians attracted by cries from two women. Police say Scott kicked the door of Mrs. Clara Schindhelm’s American Wax and Papier Machie Korm Company office on Elm street. Nellie Nelvin, who rooms there, attempted to stop him but was threatened. The crowd gathered as the women screamed.
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Thomas Mayo dies in Paintsville at 75
Thomas J Mayo 75 father of the late John C C Mayo died today after a lingering illness from Brights disease. Mrs Fetterer widow of John C C Mayo is critically ill but slightly improved and not out of danger.
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