Navy Uniform Discrimination Convictions at Olympic Theater
Harry Traub and Adolph Gattman convicted in New York court for violating civil rights law by denying Navy uniformed sailors seats in the Olympic theater. Testimonies from enlisted men describe removal and refusals of lower orchestra box seats on November 18 and 19. Sentencing set for January 12 with possible fine or imprisonment.
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United States Navy
Harry Traub
Olympic Theater
Adolph Gattman
Thomas Cuff
E. W. Cooper
Cuff
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Edward Hill
Solace
Will
Joseph Ramsey
Arkansas
Ruth Marcott
Hill
Priest Giesegh
John Weilfiasz
William Harris
Edgar Surrat
Isaac Franklin Russell
Justice McInerney
Woman Owner Seeks License for Dry Hotel in Carlisle
Mrs. Charlotte K. Freyer filed for a license to operate the Doubling Gap Springs resort in Carlisle Pennsylvania turning away rumors of state seizure for a sanitarium. The hotel has been dry for about five years since the death of former owner Judge W F Sadler who previously refused a license to a woman run property. Petitions were filed late with many signers due the county W C T U publish list of signatures for applications.
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Carlisle
Doubling Gap Springs
Charlotte K. Freyer
W.C.T. U
Soldier of Light Brigade Dies in Elkton
Elkton Maryland reports the death of August A. Brown a former member of the British Light Brigade at Bala kawa aged 1 years. He served in the famed unit during the Crimean War era and died yesterday in Elkton.
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Light Brigade
Elkton
A. Brown
Light
Balakawa
Worth Attention of Women: Kidney Trouble Cure
Fay Shelburg of Itaw, Missouri writes that kidney trouble caused fatigue backache and side pains for two years. She found relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and reports two 50 cent boxes cured her. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Fay Shelburg
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Diary of a War Child Description of survival and loss
Child diary portrays a famine and violence torn journey during war. The narrator recounts watching father killed and mother dying while hiding with sister, scavenging bread and potatoes, finding a diary, meeting a kind woman, and fearing separation as they move between armies. The account details hunger, injury, and constant fear.
Immigration bill approved by conference committee
Washington reports the immigration bill reached a final form after removing language objected to by the state department as offensive to Japan. The conference committee approved the report, the senate adopted it 62 to 10, and the house is expected to act Thursday before sending the measure to the President.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Senate
House
Commercial National Bank of High Point Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Commercial National Bank of High Point North Carolina will be held in the Directors Room of the bank on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 10 oclock a m V A J Idol cashier Dec 10 1916. Sates es thal i 12-12-30¢
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The
Commercial National Bank of
High Point
N. C
J. Idol
Arrow Point Remains With Man In Death Tale
Allen Connell Van Fleet of Bishop California died at age 91 after a hunting and mining life. He carried an obsidian arrowhead lodged in his back since a 55 year old raid near Independence. He shot the Indian, then pulled the arrow out himself but the head remained. The arrow point was laid to rest with Van Fleet at his ranch home eight miles east of Bishop.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Independence
Allen Connell van Fleet
van Fleet
Bishop
Gretsch Convicted Third Time On Same Charge In New Jersey
Newark, Jan. 9. Mark J. Gretsch, previously twice convicted for conspiracy to conceal assets but freed on technicalities, has been found guilty a third time by a federal court jury before Judge Haight. He faces sentencing January 15. Gretsch resided at 540 West 104th Street, Manhattan, and was a partner in A. Birnbaum and Company of 71 Nassau Street. Birnbaum claimed a $20,000 loss in diamonds on a Buffalo trip, then said Gretsch had invented the tale.
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Newark
Mark J. Gretsch
Haight
Gretsch
West 104Th Street
Manhattan
A. Birnbaum
Concern
Buffalo
Suffrage Proposal Tops New Mexico Legislature Agenda
In Santa Fe on January 9 the New Mexico legislature opens a 60 day session with a push from the New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs for an equal suffrage amendment to be voted by the people. Other proposed measures include election law reform, a state budget system, education facility improvements, and highway upgrades.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
New Mexico Federation of Women’s Clubs
Executive Department
Thummsey Report Highlights High Point Humane Society Work
The High Point Humane society reports one year of activity with 62 members and 52 dues paid. It investigated three child cases, prosecuted eight animal cases with five convictions, suspended 10 horses and mules, Provided shelter and food for one horse, drivers notified owners in 15 cases, and issued 46 warnings. City installed a drinking fountain near the depot at society request. A public meeting is planned to show a humane moving picture shown at the national humane convention in Ohio last fall.
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High Point Humane Society
High Point
National Humane Convention
Ohio
Gen Sir Sam Hughes to Speak at New York Banquet
General Sir Sam Hughes former minister of militia and defense in the Dominion cabinet will be guest of honor and principal speaker at a banquet tonight at the Hotel Biltmore hosted by the Canadian club of New York.
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Sam Hughes
New York
Dominion
Hotel Biltmore
Canadian Club of
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