Lawson Near Blows At Probe Over Leaks
Washington January 9 The house rules committee failed to obtain concrete evidence on the alleged state department leak profiting Wall Street. Secretary Lansing and Joseph P. Tumulty denied knowledge of any leak while Lawson refused to name any cabinet or congress member and offered a method to reveal information by tracing big bank profits. He mentioned Barney Baruch as a man of integrity and claimed a joint Wall Street senator cabinet account.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
State Department
Wall Street
Lansing
Joseph P
Thomas J. Lawson
Lewson
Lawson
Congress
Consrey
Barney Baruch
Solon
Chiperfield
Illinois
Theie
Senator Stone Seen As Likely Solon Candidate
The article suggests Senator Stone appears likely to become a Solon lawmaker, with speculation centering on Tom Lawson as a probable option or influence in the decision.
Lawson denounces committee in heated confrontation
A tense exchange unfolds as Mr. Lawson insists the committee aims to label him the goat and declares that his use of the term hellish is proper. He refuses to tolerate the accusation and demands seriousness in proceedings.
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Mr. Lawson
Eight Hour Court Fight Grips Nation as Court Rules
Washington reports the Adamson eight hour law case before the U S Supreme Court. Railroads and government show heavy interest as counsel fill the room. Warren S Stone of the locomotive engineers attends and cautions against premature action while awaiting the court decision. He hints no definite strike plan and notes a Chicago meeting to inform members.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Brotherhoods
Warren S. Stone
Stone
Brotherhood
Chicago
Supreme Court
Nothing Against Vopicka
Washington officials stated no charges have been brought by Germany or any country against Charles J. Vopicka United States minister to Roumania. They noted a diplomat may be persona non grata to a host government yet remain persona grata to his own. Reports said German authorities asked Vopicka to leave Roumania for alleged unneutral conduct.
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Washington
Statement Department
Germany
Chares J. Vopicka
Chicago
United States
Roumania
Vopicka
Freighter Sinks U-Boat Near St Nazaire
The Arrina rammed a German submarine mine layer outside St Nazaire harbor and the crippled sub was destroyed by a French patrol boat. The report was received from crew members of the Alaskan.
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Boston
St. Nazaire
France
Keegan Named to U S Employees' Compensation Commission
President Wilson appoints John J. Keegan of Indiana as a member of the U S Employees' Compensation Commission at a salary of 5000 dollars yearly.
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John J. Keegan
Washington
Jan
Wilson
Indiana
U. S
Gerard says relations with Germany never been so cordial
The Overseas News Agency quoted Ambassador Gerard in Berlin praising U S German ties as cordial since the war began. The State Department sought clarification noting the remark could shape allied public opinion and may release his full reply.
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Germany
United States
Washington
Gerard
State Department
Department
American Association of Commerce and Trade of Berlin
von Gwinner
Wilson
New Clue in Model Mazie Colbert Death Mystery
Philadelphia January detectives pursue a new lead in the Mazie Colbert murder case once thought closed by suicide. Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh is now a key figure as investigators seek a man tied to Bes sie Colbert.
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Philadelphia
Mazie Colbert
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Bessie Colbert
Time Not Ripe for Peace Parleys Pope Says
Rome reports Pope Benedict will send notes to Germany and America stating the current moment is not yet ripe for a peace movement. The Vatican notes will reflect his personal effort toward peace while urging no definite steps at this time.
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Rome
Benedict
Germany
America
Messagero
Vatican
Consul Mansfield Resigns from Stockholm Post
Robert B. Mansfield former Vancouver and Stockholm consul general has sent his resignation to President Wilson. He is son in law of John K. Gowdy and will reside in Rushville focusing on literary work.
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Rushville
Ind
Robert B. Mansfield
Vancouver
British Columbia
Stockholm
Sweden
Wilson
Mansfield
John K. Gowdy
Paris
Holy Synod Protests Blockade of Greece
The Holy Synod of Greece appeals against the allied blockade threatening widespread famine. It denounces the blockade as inhumane and extermination oriented toward vulnerable civilians, sending the plea to religious leaders in Russia Rome and Canterbury.
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Washington
Nol Synod of
Greece
Holy Synod of
Russia
Rome
Canterbury
Europe
Constantine
Greece Replies to Allies Inconclusive Note Response
Athens sends statements to entente diplomatic representatives in response to the latest note. The messages neither refuse nor accept, but outline difficulties in complying with some terms.
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London
Reuter
Athens
Entente
Senator Owens Resolution Targets Judicial Usurpation
Senator Owens introduced a measure stating that any federal judge who declares a congressional act unconstitutional is guilty of judicial usurpation and should be removed from office with a successor appointed by the President.
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Washington
Owens
Detroit Gunmen Kill Two in Italian Quarter
Detroit records two more slayings in the Italian quarter as John Remdese and Guiseppe Caandrino become latest victims of gunmen. Police investigate the shootings and search for suspects amid ongoing violence in the district.
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Detroit
John Remdese
Guiseppe Caandrino
Carterville Herald Sold to New Publisher in Illinois
The Carterville Herald in Carterville Illinois was sold by Harris Bros to Robert C Moore formerly of Wetumka Oklahoma. The paper has been Democratic and Moore plans an independent publication.
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Carterville Herald
Carterville
Ill
Harris Bros
Robert C. Moore
Wetumka
Oklo
Moore
Major Lowe Resigns From Western Military Academy
ALTON ILL Jan 9 Major W G Lowe long time commandant of the Western Military academy at Alton resigns due to ill health after sixteen years in command.
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Lowe
Alton, Ill
W. G
Western Military Academy
Alton
Colorado federation pledges 7000 dollars for East Prussia
Members of the Colorado federation of the German Alliance pledged 7000 dollars for the aid of war sufferers in East Prussia at a meeting here on January 9.
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Denver
Jan
Olorado Federation
German Alliance
East Prussia
Rear Admiral Knight to be promoted to full admiral
A report states Rear Admiral Knight is set to be advanced to full admiral. The move would elevate Knight to one of the Navy’s top ranks as part of ongoing promotions.
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Admiral Kniett
Naval War College
W. &. Simms
Aviatic
Dunne Commutes Murder Sentence of Peoria Man
Governor Dunne signs a commutation for Louis Zerwek, sentenced in 1912 to life for murdering his wife in Peoria County. A split plea from prosecutors and relatives, plus Peoria officials, urged clemency. If approved, Zerwek’s sentence would expire May 12, 1923.
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Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Louis Zerwek
Peoria County
Joliet
Zerwek
State Board of Pardons
Robert Scholes
R. H. Mason
Woodruff
Rhodes
Peoria
Readman Anderson Centenarian Jonathan Sellers Dies
Jonathan Sellers aged about 106, a longtime Anderson resident, died at his home. Born in Ohio he moved to Indiana as a youth and helped build the Pennsylvania Railroad through the area in 1855. He never learned to read or write and his age was kept by family.
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Anderson
Ind
Jonathan Sellers
Sellers
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Wayne county drys back statewide prohibition in mass meeting
In Richmond Indiana on January 9 Wayne county drys met at Reid Memorial church and adopted resolutions urging Congress and the Indiana legislature to enact prohibition laws William H Bartel Jr representative of Wayne county announced his choice to vote for statewide prohibition and the resolution was directed chiefly at him
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Drys
Reid Memorial Church
Congress
Indiana
William H. Bartel
Contracts for 19 Arsenal Buildings
MOLINE ILL Jan 2 Contracts for the erection of sixteen storehouses buildings for the Rock Island arsenal have been mes sent to the Heman Construction company of St Louis Announcement by Colonel Burr arsenal commandant that the work will be started within a week.
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Arsenal
Moline
Ill
Rock Island Arsenal
Heman Construction Company
St. Louis
Colonel Burr
Arsenal Cars Mandant
Mortgage on Waterworks Filed in Belleville IL
A mortgage of 456 500 was filed with Recorder Summers in Belleville Illinois. The loan from the Farmers Loan and Trust Company of New York funds the East St Louis End Intermden Waters company project.
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Belleville
East St. Louis
Intermden Waters Company
Recorder Summers
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Conpany
New York
Supreme Court Upholds Webb Kenyon Liquor Law
The Supreme Court rules the Webb Kenyon law constitutional by a 7 to 2 vote, reinforcing prohibition by allowing dry states to block liquor shipments from wet states. The decision strengthens efforts in 27 states that aim to prevent interstate liquor trade and supports state laws prohibiting personal shipments.
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Washington
Webb Kenyon
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Haugen Wins Ski Meet In Blair With Record Jump
Andrew Haugen of Milwaukee won the annual ski tournament in Blair Wisconsin with jumps of 127 and 124 feet. Barney Riley placed second with 121 and 122 foot jumps, Rayner Omstredt, the world champion, was third at 117 and 124 feet. Haugen also won the standing jump setting a hill record of 129 feet.
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Blair
Wis
Andrew Haugen
Milwaukee
Barney Riley
Rayner Omstredt
Bandit Robs Wabash Meat Market. Two Proprietors Fire at Suspect
A lone bandit entered Brewer Bros meat market in Wabash Indiana just before midnight. He robbed the cash register of 40 dollars while two proprietors and two customers were held up. After he fled the proprietors fired at the suspect but missed.
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Wabash, Ind
Brewer Bros
Chicago Live Stock Markets Report Prices and Receipts
Market rundown from Chicago and East Stutalo shows hog receipts at 60 000 with light shipping at 10 15 to 10 40 and good to fancy pigs at 8 70 to 9 40. Cattle receipts 27 000 with steers 10 25 to 10 50 and butcher cows 6 85 to 7 54, prime cows 12 25 to 12 75. Also grain quotes for No 3 white corn at 97 4 to 98 4 cents, oats 57 to 57 4 cents, butter 69 to 74 cents, eggs 39 to 40 cents, potatoes 1 65 to 1 90 per bushel. East Stutalo quotes cattle 100 cars, hogs 70 cars, sheep 20 cars, with hogs at 11 25 to 13 10 dollars and lambs 14 2 to 14 40.
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Chicago
Suttalo
Dunning and
Stevens
Livestock Commission
East Unitas
N. Y
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Rear Admiral
Knight
America Press Association
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