Canadian Assails Shell Committee $265 Million War Funding
Mtawa Jan 25 The Hon William Pugsley opposition member for St John NB assails the Dominion Shell Committee now superseded by an imperial board. He accuses members of favoritism and secret commissions in shell contracts totaling 265 million dollars by December 16 1916. The Ottawa Free Press defends the committee as a wartime necessity and questions Pugsleys sweeping accusations.
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Britain
Canada
Samuel Hughes
Bertram
Dominion Shell Committee
Pugssey
House of Commons
Shell Committee
Imperial Munitions Board
John Bertram and Sons
Alexander Bertram
Pugsley
United States
Lord Thomas
Great Britain
Shell
Ottawa Free Press
Wail of Baby and Gives Father Chance
In the recorder's court Ernes Croft, convicted of assault with a whisky bottle on John Briles, was sentenced to the road for 50 days with execution suspended if he avoids new charges for 12 months. Judge Dalton cited concerns over a five weeks old baby and delayed the case to review evidence. Croft also received 35 in fines for drunkenness and 350 days imprisonment on the assault with a provision of suspension if no charges arise in 12 months. Jesse Jones pleaded guilty to drunkenness, received a $5 fine plus costs.
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Croft
Briles
Dalton
Jesse Jones
Jones
Independence for Philippine Islands Favored by Wilson
Washington says the Wilson administration may favor independence for the Philippines within two to four years. Senator Hitchcock indicated administration support after discussions with President Wilson. The Clark amendment would seek a four year independence window with added relations and base land protections if needed.
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Philippine Islands
Wilson
Senator Hitch
Hitchcock
Clark
Philippines
Guaarantee
United States
Islands
Montenegrin Consul Defends Nation Amid War Hardship
New York January 25 Capt A Vladmir Spirov Sefferovitch Montenegrin consul in New York says published telegrams misstate Montenegro's plight. He outlines military losses, scarce supplies, outdated weapons, bread shortages, and steadfast king Nicholas guiding a small army defending Scutari Tarabosh and seeking aid from allies while Montenegro endures famine and Albanian pressure.
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Mir Spirov Sefferovitch
New York
Scutari
Medua
Montemegro
Scutar
Tarabosh
Nicholas
Albania
Montenegro
Balkan States
Loveen
One Editor Sues Another in Libel Action
Newton January 25. Editor B H DePriest of Shelby Aurora Viehlander sues Editor Lee B Weathers of The Shelby Star for libel in county court. Hearing next Friday. potential transition to Superior Court. A civil suit for alleged damages may follow in Pik and Detawce county.
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Newton
B. H. de- Priest
Shelby Aurora-Viehlander
Lee B. Weathers
Shelby Star
Star
DePriest
Heh
Detawce County
Winston-Salem Man Saved From Death
J E Erwin of Winston-Salem credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with saving his life after long stomach disorders. He reports dramatic improvement and endorses the remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues, urging others to try it with a money back guarantee.
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J.E. Erwin
Winston-Salem
Heal
Mayr
Hart Drug Co. Adv
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Ernes Croft
John Briles
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Arkan
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Turkey
America
Austria
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Kumanovo
Montnegro
Russia
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High Point
Wescott Roberson
R. B. Terry
W. F. Norman
A. B. Homey
W. C. Jones
R. L. Lambeth
Wm. G. Ragsdale
J. W. Lambeth
J. E. Erwin
Donse Brothers Motor Car
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Dodge Brothers
Tf. O. B. Deroit
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High Point Motor Co
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Maxwell Gray
G. M. Anderson
Bud Duncan and
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Arctic
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