Senate Expels Accused Senators in Historic Action
The Arkansas Senate voted 25 to 8 to expel Senators Burgess and Sims after a public trial and a Senate investigation transcript. The expulsions, first in state history, followed confessions of bribery and trading stamp schemes amid testimony read to the special session.
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Senate
Little Rock
Samuel Crims
Ivison Burgess
Allorney M. & Dunaway
Burgess
Besh
Seratus Prirkese
McGarvey
Minneens
Senate Sims
Stranereed
Turcess Ag Sluss
Pulston- Adenisoiy Urowss Thuoh
Fel Rhilas
Caldwell
Clrter
Senge Wy
Haus
Aif
Sigisters Burgess and Sims
Mke
Atttorney
Robert L. Rogers
J. L. Melianey
Hahalf
Thoth
Wotrhold
Hurgess
Lina
Rially
Adamson
Kendall
Garrett
Spain Seizes Flour in Madrid Requisition Order
The government requisitioned wheat flour in Madrid and nearby towns totaling about 4 500 tons. The move targets supply control amid rising shortages and aims to stabilize essentials for civilians and military needs.
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Spain
Madrid
Baltimore Mayor Opens Market for Potatoes Purchase
Baltimore through Mayor James H. Preston bought 1000 bushels of potatoes at 2.25 dollars per bushel. The city will sell them to the public at cost.
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Baltimore
James H. Preston
Porto Rico Self-Government Bill Clears Congress
The Porto Rican bill granting extensive self-government passed Congress and moved to President Wilson for signature.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Congress
Wilson
German Plot Against U S Revealed in World War I Era Note
The Washington Bureau reports a disclosed document claiming Germany plotted an alliance with Mexico and Japan to strike the United States if the war spread. It details moves to reconquer southern states, Japanese responses, and potential Gulf of Mexico bases tied to German aims, with reactions from U S and Japanese officials.
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Hindke
Trerowany
Beni
Preston
Meath
Germany
Hae Gerning
Trinity Pelabians
Dudredt
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Japan
Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Mie
Tokyo
Westebusher
Washingian
Mata
Zimmermann Telegram Instructions for Mexico 1917
German Foreign Minister proposes war alliance with Mexico if the United States enters World War I. Berlin plans unrestricted submarine warfare from February 1 and offers financial support, urging Mexico to reconquer New Mexico Texas and Arizona. It suggests Mexican mediation with Japan and urges informing Mexico's president with high confidence.
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Carranza
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Berlin
United States of America
Mexico
United States
Japan
Germany
England
Zimmermann
Ready for War With U S
Berlin reports broad German sentiment for US entry into the war. The Reichstag heard Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg voice criticism of American attitude, and a US war declaration is seen as likely to remove barriers to the Uboat campaign and widen the conflict across all fronts.
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Hollweg
Germany
Son
United States
Reichstag
Bethmann-Hollweg
America
Meador Accused of Bribe Offer in Arkansas Grand Jury Indictments
Pulaski County grand jury filed three indictments accusing Representative Stephen Mead of Clark County Senator I Burgess of Russellville and Walker W Powell of this city. Powell faces a misdemeanor charge while Burgess and Powell are linked to a common conspiracy to tax drinks and influence bills. Mead faces related bribery allegations tied to a Sunday baseball bill and to a distinct payment proposal. Powell stated he was charged with conspiracy over Senate tax bills for soft drinks.
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Little Rock
Pulaski County
Grand Jury
Lea
Stephen Meador
Clark County
I. Burgess
Russlville
Walker W. Powell
Ris
Mr Powell
Kac
Iargess
Powell
Mealor
Claude Ringe
Mieir
Burgess
Ax Toshall
Mper
Marion
Funn
Maren
State Hank Building
Targhee
Villa’s Ill Again Halts Campaign Plans Near San Andres
Francisco Villa is laid up in the mountains near San Andres hampered in directing his campaign. American arrivals from Madera and Pearson, Chihuahua report he cannot resume efforts at Juarez and Chihuahua City.
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Villa
Il Paso
Francisco Villa
San Andres
Hi Biahua
Hihwahua City
Juares
Madera
Pearson
Chihuahua
Nitrate Producers Plan Price Control in Chile
In Santiago a group of nitrate producers is understood to be intent on forming a combination to control prices. The move signals potential market action amid discussions in the Chilean industry.
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Santiago
Chile
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Cleansing Remedy
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is toxic and dangerous, can cause bone necrosis and sickness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without salivation, and improves overall health by morning.
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Dodson
Adv
Danderine hair tonic and other nostrums advertised
An assortment of old fashioned consumer ads promote Danderine for dandruff and hair growth, Renevine heart tonic, Red Cross Ball Blue, Kemenina, and Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. The copy touts immediate hair improvements, heart and nerve tonics, and malaria remedies with casual product claims and prices.
Pape's Mapepsin and Diapepain Stomach Cure
A bold health ad touts Pape's Mapepsin as a fast safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and gastritis. It claims rapid relief from sour gas belching headaches and nausea and promotes a fifty cent case as a home stomach doctor with prompt relief once in contact with the stomach.
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Pape
Pineful yet promising cure in Doctor Pierce tablets and liquid
A fragmented ad claims Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medley cures freckles pimples boila carbuncles and dry skin by applying a tablet or liquid form. The listing emphasizes a future fale of complexion issues and promotes the product as a remedy.
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Doctor Pierce
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