Lawson exposes McAdoo and others in probe testimony
Thomas W. Lawson testified before the House rules committee alleging revelations about high officials including McAdoo and his connections to Wall Street. Henry denied Lawson's specific claims while defending his own veracity and condemning a San Antonio Express article on the same leak.
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Washington
Pilin
Thomas W. Lawson
Henry
McAdoo
Lawson
William Git
Wall Street
Tur
Washington Wa
Statin
Joseph P Multy
Preridon
W. W. Price
Price
Turco
Pliny Fiske
N York
United Stad
Hive
Brooklyn
Elc
Barney
Witnes
Santonio Express
Texas
Genere
Burleson
Ory
Cabinet Officer G Madoo Named in Lawson Leak Quiz
In a now familiar quiz setting Lawson identifies IWM G M'adoo as a cabinet officer connected to the alleged leak. The exchange centers on whether the named figure holds senior government responsibilities and why the quiz highlighted this linkage.
Lawmakers Hear Manne Address and Subpoena List Read
Lawrence Lawson testifies to a heated committee session promising a real investigation. He disputes Henry’s statements and vows to uncover the truth within forty eight hours. Subpoenas issued for White House and Wall Street figures to produce books and records.
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Henry
Lansing
Barney Baruch
Mr. Baruch
Kenry
Mr. Henry
Archibald S. White, and Company
New
Harrison
McAdoo
Tumulty
Spannell Trial Delayed in Alpine Murder Case
Spannell charged with killing his wife and Lt. Col. C. M. Butler. In San Angelo the case was postponed for one day as proceedings opened in Alpine.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harry J. Spannell
C. M. Butler
Alpine
Steamship Minnesota Sunk After Dock Collision
Lloyds reports the steamship Minnesota sank while at the dock following a collision. The event occurred in London on January 16 and confirms a maritime accident resulting in loss of the vessel.
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Minnesota
London
Lloyd's
Pankhurst offices raided in London by authorities
Police and military forces under the defense of the realm act raided the Women's Social and Political Union headquarters the printing plant and several homes in London confiscating Britannia newspaper and two taxi cabs full of documents. Britannia had criticized the government claiming dual authorities between Premier George and a remnant of the previous government.
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London
Women’s Social and Political Union
Missing student Gwen Kirchercol Windsor case details sought
A report notes that Gwen Kirchercol Windsor, an Als student in Misergite at Mexico, disappeared January 4. Her team estate is valued at $100,000 and authorities seek information from Lestoir Ranhgue City and Jen policemen.
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Lestoir
Urges Illinois tax reform and central finance department
Springfield reports the efficiency and economy commission urges a new budget system a finance department and consolidated tax structure to simplify government. The final report criticizes legislative customs in appropriations and says no constitutional amendment is needed to implement these reforms. It asks the General Assembly to act.
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Efficiency and Economy Commission
General Assembly
Commission
Lincoln era waitress dies in Danville tribute to Lincoln
Danville Illinois January 14 Mary a Lincoln era waitress who served Abraham Lincoln during his Danville visits has died. She was the widow of Charles Lord married in 1858 and recalled Lincoln’s fond regard for her including a wedding gift he gave at her marriage.
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Danville
Ill
Mary
Abraham Lincoln
McCormack
Charlea Lord
Lincoln
Man Charged With Wife’s Murder Arrives in Valparaiso
Theodor Osowski of Michigan City, jailed in Laporte after killing his wife over fifty cents, was brought to Valparaiso in a chair. He attempted two escapes en route while handcuffed to the seat. the case moves here on a change of venue.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Theodor Osowski
Michigan City
Laporte
Osowski
Worney
Dougherty Named Colonel of Illinois Artillery
Springfield Illinois January 16 Louis A Dougherty U S A has been named colonel of the Illinois artillery regiment to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Colonel Charles M Allen retired
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Springfield
Ill
Louis A. Dougherty
Illinois Artilery Regiment
Yvaecanes
Charles M. Allen
Evelyn Nesbit and Rare Thaw Era Figure Face Critical Illness
Evelyn Nesbit, famed for her early 20th century notoriety, is reported to be critically ill as medical observers note a severe health crisis. The veteran figure of the era has long been associated with controversial trials and high-profile social circles.
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Jack Clifford
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Coedtier
New York City
Adirondacks
Nine year old Archie Hayward dies by suicide in Flint
Archie Dale Hayward aged nine shot himself in his home after being reprimanded for staying after school. Neighbors recall talk of going to Mexico to aid his father, a cook in Co. A Thirty-third M. N. G. stationed at El Paso. His mother runs a lunch room near the Chevrolet plant. father formerly worked at local wagon works and Chevrolet.
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Flint, Mich
Archie Dale Hayward
Archie
Pal Milles
Mexico
Alfred Hayward
Co. A
el Paso
Chevrolet Motor Co
Alice Hayward
Chevrolet
JITNEY LORD DROWNED IN Thread Creek Crossing
Flint Michigan reports a jitney bus with four aboard broke through ice on Thread Creek near the ice plants. All occupants are reported drowned as police and divers work to recover the bodies. Snow and sleet hit the south with heavy Texas snowfall. Dallas records 7.1 inches since Sunday.
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Flint
Mich
Thread Creek
Memphis
Texas
Dallas
Chicago Markets Report Mixed Live Stock and Grain Prices
Chicago markets show hogs receipts at 67 000 with quotes 10.55 to 10.70 for light shipments and 9.75 to 10.75 for others. cattle receipts 25 000 with steers 10.25 to 11.00 and cows 12.75 to 14.25. Buffalo market reports 80 cars cattle higher by 25 cents and hogs 40 cars firm to strong with pigs 10.60 to 10.75 and lambs at 14.50 to 12.00 for yearlings.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
Bass Buffalo N. Y
Mark Strong
Ewer
Russians and Roumanians hold lines on Rou front
Petrograd reports gains on the Kasino river sector with Russians and Roumanians repulsing Austro Gern forces. Berlin says Archduke armies reclaim positions north of the Sushitze valley while fighting for Vadeni near the Sereth continues in severe weather.
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Petrograd
Kasino
Sereth
Deni
Galata
Berlin
War Office
Archduke
Sushitze
Mars
Maskensen
Buren Sereth
Vadeni
Editors Will Issue Journal for Indiana City Desk
Indiana editors voted to issue a new publication at the Claypool convention marking a first in state history. J K Sullivan of Alexandria to edit. officers elected include J C Jewett Terre Haute president and James R G Braneon Indianapolis secretary. Alexandria beat Terre Haute by one vote to set July July 14 15 meeting.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Cditors’ Association
Claypool
Diana
Alex
J. K. Sullivan Olandria
Alexandria
Terre
Lowing
Electe
Jewett
Terre Haute
Sullivan
James R. G Braneon
Retary
Allen Hiner
Rush
Boosting German Color Draws Immigrant Farmers to Indiana
Local Indiana leaders plan to attract German immigrant families to settle small parcels in Kentucky and Warrick and Vanderburgh counties. The aim is sheep raising and truck farming near Evansville, leveraging the city’s German churches clubs and newspapers. Key organizers include Captain Lee Flowell John C Wallenmeyer and Charles Broman with Max Gatsch active in German societies.
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Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Kentucky
Warrick
Vanderburg
Germain Hor
Lee Flowell
John C. Wallenmeyer
Charles Broman
Max Gatsch
Cieties
Cruiser Milwaukee Wreck Declared Hopeless By Experts
The advanced hull of the cruiser Milwaukee, stranded here since Saturday, was refloated and then driven deeper by surf, and experts now declare it a hopeless wreck. The hull is holed and frames show bending, with scattered stanchions also damaged.
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Hureka
Cal
Ruiser Milwauker
Johnstown Leader Enters Receivership Amid Financial Strain
Johnstown Leader, a five year old afternoon paper, announces it has entered receivership due to rising newsprint costs and higher production expenses. The statement cites the financial strain on the Johnstown community newspaper.
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Johnstown
Ciew i Lhe
Ra Vetere
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