McAdoo Named in Turbulent Washington Probe
Lawson hands a sensational probe claim naming Treasury Secretary McAdoo and other officials as sources of advanced information. Henry denies all Lawson statements and defends cabinet leaders Burleson and Gregory, while a contempt warrant looms if Lawson withholds specifics.
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Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Laws
Henry
Lee
Henry Himrse
McAdoo
Lawson
William Gibbs
Adoo
the Treasury
Wilson
Paul Warbu
Merber
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
Tur T
Joseph P
W. W. Price
Ser Ice
Price
Trrmonts
Pliny Fiske
York
United States
Jeter “O
C. I. Beney and Company
New York
Teron
Malcolm McAdoo
Enbinet
Stuart G. Gibbons
Brooklyn
Thireout
Barney
Witnes
Santonio Express
Manes
U. S
San Antonio
Texas
Generel Burleson
Oroory
Cabinet Officer Named by Lawson in Leag Quiz
In a newspaper quiz, Lawson names WM. G. M’ADOC as a cabinet officer. The item notes his appointment and ties to the Leag feature, highlighting the surprising pick and the public reaction.
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Lawson
Mann Act broad interpretation set by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled the Mann Act covers transports for personal immoral escapades, not only commercial vice. Caminetti and Diggs were upheld with sentences, while Hays conviction also affirmed as the justices underscored that the act’s plain language governs and Congress may refine its scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Drew Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
Sacramento
Caminetti
Diggs
Day
White
McKenna
Clarke
McReynolds
Congress
Justice Day
L. T. Hays
Alva, Oklo
Camnetti
Hays
Urges Illinois budget reform and consolidation plan
The efficiency and economy commission presents a final report to the Illinois General Assembly proposing a budget system a finance department tax reform and consolidation of overlapping agencies as advocated by Governor Lowden The report criticizes legislative customs in passing appropriations and states no constitutional amendment is needed to establish these essentials It claims governmental machinery would be simplified increasing order responsibility efficiency and economy. Will the legislature seize the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Efficiency and Economy Commission
General Assembly
Lincoln era waitress Mary Lerch dies in Danville
Mary Lerch widow of Charles Lerch and former waitress famed for serving Abraham Lincoln in Danville during his circuit rides has died. Lincoln reportedly valued her service and once gave a small wedding gift at her 1858 marriage, a treasured memento from the era.
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Danville
Ill
Mary
Abraham Lincoln
McCormack
Charles Lerch
Lincoln
Michigan City man in transit for murder change of venue
Theodor Osowski, charged with murdering his wife for refusing fifty cents, was moved from Laporte jail to Nalparaiso. He attempted two escapes during transport, and Sheriff Morney handcuffed him to the seat. The case goes forward on a venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalparaiso
Ind
Theodor Osowski
Michigan City
Laporte
Osowski
Morney
Dougherty Named Colonel of Illinois Artillery
Louis A. Dougherty of the U S Army appointed colonel of the Illinois artillery to succeed Colonel Charles M Allen who has retired from the regiment due to resignation.
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Springfield
Ill
Louis A. Dougherty
Illinois Artillery Regiment
Charles M. Allen
Evelyn Nesbit Heroine of Thaw Recounts Career
Evelyn Nesbit, once famed as a flapper era symbol, recalls her rise and fall in early Hollywood. The article details her experiences amid public fascination and personal struggles during the tumultuous cultural thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Clifford
Cvelyn Nesbit Thaw
Oper
New York City
Freisheir
Adirondacks
Spannell Trial Postponed in Alpine Killing Case
Spannell accused of murdering his wife and Lt. Col. C. M. Butler near Alpine. Bond and charges debated as the court grants a one day postponement on January 16 in San Angelo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Harry J. Spannell
C. M. Butler
Alpine
Pankhurst Offices Raided Across London Under Defense Act
Police and military forces raided the printing plant and headquarters of the Women’s Social and Political Union and homes of Pankhurst lieutenants in multiple London districts. The suffrage paper Writsinnia and two taxi cabs full of documents were seized amid government criticism by Britannia of dual governments.
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London
Women’s Social and Political Union
Steamship Minnesota Sunk at Dock After Collision
Lloyds announces the steamship Minnesota sank while at dock in London after a collision. The incident occurred January 16, with the vessel going down in the harbor and no details yet on casualties or survivors.
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Minnesota
London
Lloyd’s
Missing California student Gwen Kircher linked to Windasrik case
Fragmentary OCR notes place Gwen Kircher of Windasrik as missing from Mexico with police involvement. Text references a student, a January 4 disappearance, and an estate valued at $100,000.
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Sears
Kansugur
Jen
Eesul
Gwen Kircher
Cof Windasrik
Mexico
I'N
Flreher
Nine Year Old Boy Ends Life in Flint
Archie Dale Hayward aged nine shot himself after being reprimanded at home from school. Neighbors note he spoke of going to Mexico to help his father fight Mexicans. Father Alfred Hayward serves in Co A 33rd M. N. G. in El Paso. mother Alice Hayward runs a lunch room and has four other children.
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Flint, Mich
Archie Dale Hayward
Archie
Paul Miller
Mexico
Alfred Hayward
Co. A
el Paso
Chevrolet Motor Co
Alice Hayward
Chevrolet
Jitney Lord Drowns In Ice Breakoff At Thread Creek
A jitney bus carrying four people broke through the ice on Thread Creek near Flint Michigan. All four occupants are reported drowned as police efforts continue to recover the bodies. Snow and sleet hit the south with Dallas recording 7.1 inches of snow since Sunday.
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Flint
Mich
Thread Creek
Memphis
Texas
Dallas
Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle Wheat and More
Chicago live stock and grain news with hogs receipts at 67 000 and cattle 25 000. Prices show hogs 10.55 to 10.70 for light shipping and 9.10 to 9.75 for others. cattle 10.25 to 11.00 for good to chase steers and 7.00 to 7.65 for cows. East Buffalo quotes include cattle 250 higher, hogs 12.50 for heavy, sheep 14.50 for lambs, and veals at 15.00.
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East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
East Buffalo N. Y
Russian Gains, Romanian Forces Report In Roumanian Front
Berlin reports gains for Russian and Romanian forces on the Kasino river sector with Austro German attacks repulsed. Northeast of Fokehaul Austrian troops attempting to cross the Sereth were halted. The Berlin war office describes pocketed advances and hand to hand fighting near Galaiz and Vadeni amid harsh weather.
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Petrograd
Kasino River
Fokehaul
Sereth
Deni
Galaiz
Berlin
War Office
Archday
Sushitze
Mars
Maskensen
Buzer Sereth
Vadeni
Raf i
Editors Will Issue Journal City Desk Plans Convention
Indianapolis Jan 16 Indiana City Jutors association votes to publish a city journal at its Claypool hotel meeting. Alexandria preferred venue for the July 14 15 semi annual gathering with J I Sullivan of Alexandria and J I Jewett of Terre Haute elected leaders and Branson and Hiner named officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana City Jutors’ Association
Claypool
Diana
Alexey
J. I. Sullivan
Tandria
Alexandria
Terre
J i. Jewett
Terre Haute
Sullivan
View Vsasses
Boosting German Colony Plan Aims to Bring Immigrants
Evansville leaders back a project to settle German immigrants on Indiana farms in Daviess and Warrick counties. The plan seeks settlers with sheep farming and truck farming interests, leveraging Evansville’s German churches clubs and newspapers as attractors. Leaders include Captain Lee Howell John Waltenmeyer and Charles Broman with Max Gatsch also active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Indiana
Ind
Lecal
Hyatucky
Warrick
Vaderburg
Lee Howell
John C. Waltenmeyer
Charles Broman
Max Gatsch
Cietics
Cruiser Milwaukee Lost Near Eureka
The cruiser Milwaukee went aground at Eureka California on Saturday. All hands were rescued by breeches buoy and surfboats but the hull is now sinking and experts deem the wreck hopeless as the hull and stanchions show signs of bulging and holes.
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Eureka
Cal
Milwaukee
Johnstown Leader Reports Company Enters Receivership
The Johnstown Leader notes the high costs and production pressures leading to receivership discussions. The paper, founded five years ago, cites financial strain and reduced output as key factors affecting the firm’s operations.
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Johnstown
Oficow
Bostown
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CTH
Youan
WM. G. M’adoc
Trumors
Lansing
Barney Baruch
Mr. Henry
Mr. Baruch
Archibald S. White, and Company
Harrison
Tumulty
American Press Association
Illinois
Illinoison
Sheriff
Man
Dougherty
Illinois Artillery
Evelyn Nesbit
Pankhurst
Ida Tarbell
On Tariff Commission
White House
Tariff Commission
Chicago
Hutter
Mle
Attass
Teutons
Can
Galatz Keys
City Desk
Alexandra
Warshaw
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