Prohibition Closes 3000 Saloons Across Seven States At Midnight
At midnight New Year’s Day seven states enforce nationwide liquor bans. Iowa, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arkansas, and South Carolina shut thousands of saloons and distilleries. Colorado reports large liquor expenditures prior to enforcement. Arkansas begins full prohibition with state law in effect. Idaho goes dry, Oregon retains import limits, and Washington enforces a two-quart/20-day quota. South Carolina ends its dispensary system, allowing limited personal shipments and church or scientific exemptions.
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Arkansas Department of the Anti-Saloon League
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Supreme Court halts state banking reserve order
Pierre South Dakota January 1 The supreme Court grants Charles State Bank petition enjoining the banking department from enforcing the 50 percent legal reserve deposit rule in state banks The decision reverses a lower court in the Fran ve case and remands for a new trial in the Libel suit of BKgun against the Sioux Falls Press The opinion is by Judge Gates and Smith
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Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls Press
Disabled liner distress rocks New York port scene
Radio messages reveal the crippled steamer Thessaloniki burning distress signals as Florizel searches 190 miles east of Sandy Hook. Thessaloniki carries about 300 passengers. The cutter Seneca, aiding the Greek liner, reports nearing the last position but cannot establish contact due to weak wireless conditions.
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Utah Bull Moosers Declare for Teddy
Salt Lake City January 1 The progressive state committee ousted Maron Heiner from the national committee seat for Utah and elected A. Toon in his place Formal charges claim Heiner was out of sympathy with the party and inactive in campaigns Heiner supporters quit as the vote was announced The committee passed resolutions endorsing Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Johnson as first and second choices for the presidency and pledged to sustain the party and field progressive tickets next fall.
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Helner
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Flram Johnson
California
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freight rate proposals disapproved on grain shipments
Washington DC December 1 freight rate proposals that would raise general rates on grain and related commodities between the Atlantic Beadboard and the Min diexipo river were disapproved today by Interstate Commerce officials. The decision halts planned increases and maintains current pricing on key grain movements.
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Chinese General Declares Independence From Yuan Shih Kai
Gen Li Shun, commanding Kiang-Si loyalist forces, repudiates Yuan Shih Kai as prospective emperor. A renewed cablegram from Bhanghal, Chinese revolutionary headquarters, reached here describing Li Shun's break with the Yuan faction amid the Kiang-Si uprising.
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Yuan Bhi Kai
Bhanghal
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Convict Schmidt Given Life for Times Bombing Accomplice
Mathew A. Schmidt is convicted of first degree murder as James B. McNamara’s accomplice in the Los Angeles Times building explosion. He is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Charles Hagerty, one of the 20 victims. David Caplan, tied to the case, remains jailed after arrest near Seattle while awaiting trial.
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James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
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Trian
Bankers Held for Wrecking Concern in Racine
Racine Wisconsin January 1 Charged with responsibility for the failure of the defunct Commercial and Savings bank Charles K R Carpenter cashier and B Hinrichs president are under heavy bonds to appear in court and answer indictments returned by the grand jury The indictments were kept secret until arrest Carpenter posted 30000 bail and Hinrichs 5000 The bank closed September 17 1914 with deposits of 2500000 and since then half the deposits have been paid in dividends.
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Charles KR. Carpenter
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Hinrichs
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Hudgel Wins Out For Anthon Postmaster Indorsement
Lester Hudgel son of Anthon postmaster wins Woodbury county Democratic central committee endorsement for Anthon postmaster. He gathers 20 votes to 8 for Lake Whitmer with 25 members present. Committee backed by Sam Page Earl Bronson and Congressman Tom Steele.
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Earl Bronson
Spencer
Tom Steele
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Rumaniato Join Russians Report From London
London reports that Rumania may enter the war on the entente side as part of a broader Russian strategy. The plan involves joint operations with Russia, with Rumanians advancing through Bulgaria and Transylvania while other Allied forces strike on separate fronts.
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Prohibitionists seek $1000 per gallon tax to curb liquor
Chicago January 1 The prohibition party national committee meeting decided to press a federal tax of 1000 dollars per gallon on liquor, aiming to drive out drinking. With Hobson amendment votes signaling a dry majority in Congress, they expect whisky to cost about ten dollars a drink, suffocating the trade.
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BRITISH CRUISER SINKS 300 PERISH
London Jan 1 — The British cruiser Natal has sunk after an internal explosion in harbor. About 400 survivors reported. Officials withheld location details per military rules. Natal’s loss compared with prior ship disasters prompts foul play speculation. The ship, laid down 11 years ago, displaced 13,660 tons and carried 704 men.
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New York
Lorimer Bank Case Trial Postponed in Chicago
Chicago December 21 William Lorimer former United States senator and bank president faced trial on a charge of financing 62 million in money and securities through the La Salle Street Trust and Savings bank. The case was continued to January 17 with jury selection to begin.
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William Lorimer
United States
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Fairbanks Endorsed as Indiana GOP Presidential Nominee
Indianapolis fans Fairbanks for 1916 Republican nomination at a packed love feast. Edwin Morrow pledges Kentucky delegation to his candidacy as Fairbanks urges national defense tariff and pro growth policies, while urging unity against Democrats. Kentucky Republicans declare full support.
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Charlies W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
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Morrow
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French War Office Says Chammaine Attack Rebutted
The French war office reported in Paris that last night enemy forces attempted to seize a small observation post near Hill No. 195 at Chammaine with a banded assault, but the attack failed completely. Other areas were relatively quiet.
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Dew St
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Free Time Allowance Reduced to 16 Days
The Interstate Commerce Commission declined to suspend freight schedules of major railroads, approving a 16 day free time allowance on export freight starting January 1. The ruling could ease congestion on lines serving Heaton Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Newport News and other areas. The article also notes the white rhinoceros as Africa’s second largest animal.
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Hulquist seeks to annul wife's divorce decree
Des Moines December 21. Charles J Mulquist agent for the Anheuser Busch Brewing Company returned to Boone after a business trip last fall to find his wife had secured a divorce and married John B Kidman of Des Moines. Mulquist filed in court to set aside the decree and submitted a cross petition asking a divorce on grounds of absence. The Hulguists were married in 1910 at Kathamota City Nebraska.
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Charles J. Mulquist
Anheuser-Buseh Brewing Company
Boone
John BK. Kidman
Hulquist
Maratkota City
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Capture of 1400 Prisoners Reported in Montenegrin Action
A Montenegrin statement says 1 400 prisoners were taken in a battle at the Faniak where an Austrian detachment was wiped out. The report appears in today’s Montenegrin dispatches.
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German and Austrian money depreciating banknotes drift lower
Horne Switzerland Dec 31 reports 100 mark notes quoted at 98 francs and 100 Austrian crowns at 65 francs. Forecasts say the mark may fall further in the coming days. Vienna postal rates set exchange at 144 crowns per 100 marks and 143 crowns per 6 Swiss francs.
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Fatal Ames County murder shocks Knooton household
New Knooton Texas near Knooton on December 31 a triple tragedy ends with John Mayfield his wife and their son killed at their home. A younger son W Mayfield is arrested on murder charges after the discovery of the crime.
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Mining firms not ready to resume operations
El Paso Texas reports mining companies in Durage and Chihushudetuten plan to resume operations at some sites while others delay. Some firms have called workers back for necessary repairs, but about twenty-two will rehire only if needed to fix properties. Iron rings referenced as ancient money.
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Kaiser 13 Suffering From Boil Claim
Berlin dispatch claims Emperor William is not confined to bed despite reports of illness. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung cites an authoritative source confirming no confinement and describes the ailment as harmless.
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Austria to Meet American Demand in Ancona Affair
Washington reports that Vienna’s note to Washington appears to meet key American demands after the Ancona sinking. Austria disavows the act, punishes the submarine commander, and signals willingness to discuss reparations and future warnings before attacking merchant ships, easing diplomatic tensions.
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Arizona Opera House collapses under heavy snow
Flagstaff Ariz Dec 31 The magnificent opera house here collapsed today under the weight of snow that has fallen steadily for 48 hours and continued. Many other roofs buckled. Snowfall measured 67 inches by the end of four hours as a storm continued across the region.
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Russians Launch Terrific Attack Across Front in War Report
Correspondents relay global war briefings as Italian troops occupy Durazzo in Albania and German officials corroborate. Russian offensives surge near Bukovina while western fronts see minor actions in the Vosges as winter and weather delay major moves.
Germans reconquer positions near Mann-Wellerkopf
Wireless dispatches report German forces reclaim positions near Mann-Wellerkopf in the Vosges. An Allied surprise attack near Lille failed to break German lines as war offices issue updates on ongoing frontline actions.
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Austrian Rumpus to Go to Senate
Vienna dispatch reports no progress in Austria United States talks as minister Von Buis remains hesitant on final action in Washington. Communication lines are open but no decisive move announced amid ongoing diplomatic delays.
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