Chief Examiner of National Banks Replaced in Second District
Washington D C January 25 Removal of Charles Starek as chief national bank examiner for the Second federal reserve district with HQ in New York and the appointment of William P Malburn assistant secretary of the treasury in his place was announced by the Comptroller The reasons for removal were not made public Malburn resigned as assistant secretary and took the examiner post with annual pay of 15000 while the former assistant secretary earned 5000 The comptroller said Malburn is well qualified by training and experience in bank operation and treasury duties
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Waashington
D. C
Charles Starek
National Bank
Federal Reserve District
New York
William P. Malburn
Starek
Comptroller
Denver
Colorado
The
Treasury
Malburn
Comptroller of the Currency
the Treasury
Matburn
England Loses Two Destroyers in North Sea Action
British destroyer sunk with 47 lost and another damaged in a North Sea clash involving German torpedo boats. Dutch trawler lands 16 severely wounded Germans. V-69's commander and two officers killed. German ships reportedly sunk and damaged as British squadron pursues retreating forces.
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Berlin
Admiralty
Ymulden
Holland
Hague
London
North Sea
Reuter
Amsterdam
Zeb
Ymuiden
Schultz
Exchange Telegraph Company
Actress and actor Hiles G. Chamberlain dies in New Rochelle
Hiles G. Chamberlain, an actor who performed with Edwin Booth and others, died today in New Rochelle at age unspecified. He had appeared in motion pictures in recent years.
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Booth
New Rochelle
N. Y
Hiles G. Chamberlain
Edwin Booth
Dare
German submarine menace prompts call for rationing
London reports the Daily News highlights a naval correspondent warning of the gravest submarine threat to merchant shipping. He urges Britons to reduce consumption and luxury imports to free tonnage for essentials as Parliament prepares to debate the issue.
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London
Daily News Today
House of Commons
Pass Measure 10 Advertise Towns
Pierre January 2 The senate passed a bill authorizing a 2 mill levy for city advertising with opposition concerns over tax burden on property owners and non residents aiding local booster efforts. A separate barber board bill was introduced by Peckham of Hutchinson for barber examinations and licensing.
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Haaske
Senate
South Dakota
Marvick and
Peckham
Hutchinson
Stricter Game and Road Laws Move in South Dakota
Pierre Jan 24 Stricter game laws are sought with bills to lower bird limits and seasons and align hunting openings with North Dakota and Minnesota. Evander proposes boundary water wardens authority, road safety rules, pedestrian rights, and full stops at rail crossings. The Anti-Saloon league bill known as the J A G bill gains support as voters push for a bone dry state with limited exceptions.
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Pierre
Evander
Roberts
Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Senate
A. I
C—Amsden
Morson
Carlisle
House
Jonnaon
Anderson
South Dakota
Guardsmen Favor Universal Training
Washington says representative A V Gardner reported to a Senate subcommittee that nationwide guard regiments in the Mi Paso district favored universal military service. A total of 672 responses showed 16 colonels 260 captains and 544 sergeants in favor of compulsory training and service.
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Washington, D.C
A.V. Gardner
Senate Subcommittee On
Universal Military Service
Feuresme
Mi Paso
Bell
Gardne
Coal probe in Iowa legislature aims to publish 1000 copies
In Des Moines 24 11 lawmakers push to publish the Eppa resolution and distribute copies to county attorneys as the coal trust investigation proceeds. The measure notes rising coal prices and records interviews conducted by a commission named by the senate and house with Attorney General Havner.
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Des Moines
la. Dan
Iown
Coal Trust
Ous
Senate
House
Havner
Eppa
Spread Eagle Denials Highlight Fort Hamilton Court Martial
Four members of the New York National Guard second field artillery testified at Fort Hamilton that they did not refuse orders after being returned from the border. Lieut Spencer faces court martial next week for issuing the spread eagle order, while Capt Wright, officer of the day, supervised the tied privates, and a fifth guardsman was tried yesterday. The court findings will go to the Department of the East judge advocate.
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New York
Second Field Artillery
New York National Guard
Fort Hamilton
Frank A. Spencer
Wilbur T. Wright
Spencer
Judge Advocate
Department of the East
Direct Primary Favored by Bill in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska January 25 Representative Conley of Jefferson county introduces a bill to use direct primaries for all county officers the governor and US senators while state officers below governor would be chosen by state conventions. He says it will improve minor state office selection. The bill also blocks smoking in many public places and lists other proposed measures including vagrancy, palmistry, public works funding and state university building allocations.
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Lincoln
Conley
Jefferson County
United States
State Medical School
Omaha
Senate 18 Safely For Prohibition Vote Shows
Lincoln Neb Jan 24 A test vote shows the Nebraska state senate is safely for prohibition. By 19 to 13 the democrats in the negative supported prohibiting liquor permits in dry states. Several named democrats joined 16 Republicans in favor.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Congress
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Sawyer
Oberdies
Doty
Robertson
Doane
Hager
Howell
Gates
United States District Attorney
Sam
Len
Albert
Platte
Mattes
Otoe
Henry
Colfax
Moriarty
Bennett
Tanner
Strehlow
Douglas
Adams
Dawes
Wilson
Frontier
Kohl
Wayne
Buhrman
Howard
Samuelson
Boost
Dodge
Spirk Ia
House
Chappell
Supreme Court
Bill to ease return of elections in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Jan 24 The house in committee of the whole recommended passage of a bill to facilitate counting and return of elections. It proposes two election boards one to receive ballots and one to count them. Applies to precincts with over 60 votes and does not raise election costs.
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Lincoln
Neb
House
Hager
Four railroad brotherhoods seek changes to pending bill
Representatives of four railroad brotherhoods submitted proposed changes to the bill pending before Congress to President Wilson. He asked for written outlines and promised careful consideration. Details were not disclosed.
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Washington
Billy Pendin
Wilson
Tunnel Through Snow Blocks Rail Line Between Laramie and Rawlins
A snowstorm closes the Union Pacific line between Laramie and Rawlins. Workers clear one track after tunneling under heavy snowdrifts with snowplows. Fifteen trains halted. no freight trains moving. The storm rages near Hasna, Wyoming.
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BNOW
Laramie
Wye
Yeateday
Union Pacific
Rawlins
Hasna
Whipple Delays New York Hearing On Leak Inquiry
House rules committee adjourns its New York session on the leak probe for an indeterminate period. Members plan to meet in Washington later the week to decide resume date while negotiations with the New York Stock Exchange seek a supplemental request for specific market records.
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New York
House Rules Committee
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Sherman
Whipple
Noble
The
Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
the Exchange
Streit
Chicago
Boston
San Francisco
Henry
Chiperfield
Teutons Driven Out of Tutcha Position
Berlin reports a withdrawal of Teutonic forces from the Danube region north of Tutcha amid severe cold and limited engagements. The Bulga rian attack line on the northern side of the Danube estuary north of Tulcha appears abandoned. In Dobrudja, Bulgarians retreat to southern estuary positions.
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Berlin
Sayville
Danube
Tultcha
Tutcha
Tulcha
Dobrudja
Arkane
Eleven Teams Ready to Start 552 Mile Dog Race
Eleven dog teams from Winnipeg prepare to launch a 552 mile race to St Paul. The start at noon will be witnessed by Laula W. Hill and other officials as Mayor R D Waugh sends off the huskies at ten minute intervals.
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Winnipeg
St Paul
Laula W. Hill
St. Paul
Great Northern Railroad
R. D. Waugh
A. Hartman
Michael Kelly
Fiosos
Kelly
Antigo
Rhe
Albert Campbell
Gabrial Campbell
James Vetcalf
William Grayson
le Pas
Man
Gunner Gutterson
Amnes
Minn
Thorda Thordarson
Gimli
Gunnar Thomason
Halca
Orria West
Knspabowle
Ont
Hyertur Hanson
Selkirk
Roads Committee First Session Sparks Debate
Des Moines Iowa January 25 A senate roads and highways committee opened with tense exchanges over highway commission authority and county road bids. Senator Holdoegel asked for power to reject unwise specifications, bills were sent to subcommittees, and Senator Smith urged joint sessions to ease factional rifts before floor debates.
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Des Moines
Senate Committee On Roads and Highways
Highway Commission
Balkema
Holdoegel
The
County Boards of Supervisors
Foster
Parker
Hale
Chase
Smith
House
Senate Roads and Highways
Germany Halts Coal Imports Spark Swiss Crisis
Berne reports Germany’s ban on coal imports raises severe economic tension in Switzerland. The political department surveys fuel stocks and will punish concealment with prison and fines. Gas usage is now capped and iron and steel trade placed under political department oversight. Switzerland will protest Berlin over the measure.
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Frerne
Paris
Germany
Switzerland
Federal Council
Swiss Trade Prohibition Over Forged Certificates Shocks Swiss
St. Gall Switzerland January 24. A ban on shipments of Swiss merchandise to Dutch colonies has been issued after forged certificates were found to certify German goods for sale in America. The forgery included signatures of a British consul in Holland. Several arrests have been made and officials hope the ban will be lifted soon.
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St. Gall
Switzerland
America
Holland
Meeting in France Praises U S Aid at Dinner
Paris hosts 150 French dignitaries who honor Franco American relief efforts with public thanks to American authorities. Among attendees were Viviant minister of justice and public works and Jules Cambon foreign affairs secretary.
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Paris
France
M Viviant
Jules Cambon
General Scretary
Foreign Office
Cartet de Wiart
Catriel Hanotaux
Armbassador Wabi Chaves Bharpe
M. Hanotauax
Atellown
Maton
Businessmen Gather for National Convention in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh hosts the annual convention of material men as about a thousand delegates arrive from across the country. A sizable Pacific Coast delegation of about 100 is expected to participate, with events slated to begin today.
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Pittsburgh
Villa Haunt Retires After Army Withdrawal
A report to government officials states Villa moved with a large body of men into the Santa Clara canyon, a former haunt explored by Pershing's men earlier last summer. The canyon lies 50 miles south east of El Valle.
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Tee
Villa Haw
Santa Clara Canyon
el Valle
Editorial reaction to Wilson on sea freedom and peace terms
London papers critique President Wilson's speech calling for peace without victory. Comments stress a need to define freedom of the seas amid submarine threats and blockade dynamics, with British leaders warning against concessions to central powers and urging allied unity.
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Morning Post
Wilson
Great Britain
Lord Northeti Fe
The
Daily Mail
Senate
Ay iv
Little Mentor
United States
Armenia
Sertia
Betetum
White House
Lincolln
American Searched on Leaving Germany
An American, Reed, arriving from Hamburg via Plymouth, was checked by British authorities in New York and later identified as Reed living in California. The report notes rumors of his family and claims of German conditions, but counters rumors of child hunger and German celebrations.
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New York
D¢N
Hayward
Reed
Bas Raonento
Cal
Hotierdaam
Patmouth
Reed Ald
Hermans
Tudeig
Min Reed Wien
Beding
Ann Pole
Ceruany
Hemi
Forfeit Autos Proposed to Curb Speeding in Legislature
A terse report notes a bill by Representative Ci Priend of Refermwiy County to deter speeding. It would impose a fine of 100 for the first offense and extend penalties to forfeiture of the vehicle after a third offense. the measure awaits passage.
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Ci Priend
Refermwiy
Thie Newene
Virginia Trials Cost Seventeen Thousand Dollars Report
A report shows Virginia trials totaling about fifteen thousand dollars with breakdowns for various expenses. The Industrial Worker notes costs include relief payments and other expenditures related to wartime support efforts, with figures cited for labor and aid programs.
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Virginia
Cummins Defends Senate Duty in Peace Address Debate
Iowa Senator Cummins urges full Senate discussion of President Wilson's peace address arguing the issue affects the nation's integrity and world peace. He questions opponents' sincerity and warns against using the Senate to nudge public opinion or upstage diplomacy.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington D.C
Senate
Wilson
Cumming
United States
Caleendar
Cum
Cummins
Council
Iowa
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
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Gallinger
Hy Flores
Aaid
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Pall
Shufroth
Norris
Shermat
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Sherman
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