Japanese Prince torpedoed with Americans aboard
London reports the British steamer Japanese Prince, carrying many Americans, was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine. Forty seven shells were fired as the vessel sank after lifeboats launched and survivors reached London, including Earl M. Rice the Mantola surgeon.
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Washington
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America
Earl Rice
Inland
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Queenstown
Te Department
Amer
Earl M. Rice
Portland
Ore
Mantula
Chavas
Ploston
Ely
Mantola
Mrs Innes On Trial For Larceny After Trust
Mrs Victor M Innes faces trial in Atlanta on charges of larceny after trust alleging she and her husband converted Nelms sisters’ money to their own use. The couple were acquitted two years earlier in another case. Innes was recently convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison.
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Associated Freas
Atlanta
Victor M. Innes
German Note Signals Hard Line Over Submarine Issue
Washington reports a sharp rejection of discussing the submarine dispute with Germany unless Germany abandons harsh tactics and restores pledges. Officials view the hints as an attempt to cloud the issue and weaken the government's stance, and expect prompt action in response.
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Washington
Germany
R. P. Webb Co denies whiskey business sale
The company states a circulating report that it has sold its whiskey operations is false. R. P. Webb Co., Ltd. President R. P. Webb signs the notice to counter the rumor and protect competitive integrity.
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R. P. Webb Co
R. P. Webb
R. P. Webb Co., Ltd
Preparedness Measures Up Congress Devoting Itself
A congress focuses on preparedness measures amid extended sessions as lawmakers weigh business concerns. The effort centers on security readiness and national resilience with ongoing overtime deliberations affecting legislative agenda.
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Congress
Senate and House Debate Swift Action on Naval and Revenue Measures
Congress moves to pass the naval appropriation with Daniels amendments and a $5 million patent fund for aircraft. Senate to act on shipping law changes and espionage bills while revenue measures aim at $360 million plus tax tweaks.
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Congress
Capitol
House
Daniels
Senate
Commerce Committee
Administration
Post Office
Treasury
Alaska
Saulsbury
New Jersey
Lewis
Illinois
Webb Exporters’ Co-Operative
Webb
la Follette
Cummins Reed
Vardaman
Simmons
Senate Pledges Back Revenue Bill With One Tax Change
The caucus pledges all Democratic senators to support the revenue bill as amended, except they are unpledged on Senator Underwood's proposal to cut oleomargarine tax from 10 to 2 cents per pound. Other Senate items include railroad legislation and a president's bill.
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Underwood
Senate
Monroe committee visits Charity State Hospital
A Monroe committee led by Mrs B A Trousdale of the Associated Charities toured Charity Hospital in Shreveport along with Dr J Q Graves and W J Everett of The News-Star. They heard patient complaints from Monroe but found the visit not political and an investigation by proper authorities warranted to address care concerns.
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Charity Hospital
Shreveport
B. A. Trousdale
Associated Charities
Monroe
Politicians Benefit From Silent Slate Makers
Political gossip hints at a focused benefit for slate makers in a SEB cup fundraising scheme. Officials and organizers remain unnamed as community interests swirl around influence and advantage.
Gossip Shapes Line-Up For Louisiana 1918 Gubernatorial Senate Fight
New Orleans reports gossip that Joseph E. Ransdell’s 1918 Senate race could redraw Louisiana’s gubernatorial contest. L. E. Thomas of Shreveport is touted for potential Senate bid and state leadership, with Democratic figures noting a broad, party wide lineup at Grand Lodge and state committee meetings.
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Shreveport Times
New Orleans
Joseph E. Ransdell
United States Senate
Louisiana
Grand Lodge of Louisiana
Democratic State Central Committee
L. E. ‘Thomas
Shreveport
Board of State Affairs
Ransdell
Thomas
Board of Affairs
Gov
Pleasant
Grand Lodge of Masons
State Democrats
Hoe
House
Broussard
Fire in Kenwood Hotel Claims Up To Twenty Lives
A Kenwood hotel fire in Minneapolis early today is believed to have killed between fifteen and twenty people. Dozens were injured from jumping from upper floors while children were dropped into awaiting arms and snowdrifts below.
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Ty Assocated Press
Minneapolis
Kenwood
Coldest Day Of Winter Reported In Three Cities
New York experiences its coldest day of the season with the Hudson River frozen for the first time in five years and hundreds crossing by foot and car. Cleveland records ten below zero, the coldest in twenty four years. Saratoga and surrounding areas report many places at forty degrees below zero to begin the morning.
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New York
Hudson River
Cleveland
Saratoga
WN. Y
Rumor mill swirls around likely Louisiana candidates
The chatter centers on John H. Overton of Alexandria and other figures such as James B. Aswell, Luther E. Hall, J. Y. Sanders, John M. Parker, and Harvey E. Ellis as possible contenders for governor, senate, or house seats. Rumors swirl about political alignments and possible federal bench intervention.
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John H. Overton
Alexandria
James B. Aswell
Natchitoches
Luther E. Hall
Havin
Ransdell
J. Y. Sanders
Bogalusa
Anniversary of Lincoln Birthday Celebrated Nationally
The National Capital observed Lincoln's birthday with a nation wide celebration and the Gettysburg Address reading. At Lincoln Memorial University in Cumberland Gap notable participants helped launch a movement toward a one million dollar endowment for the institution.
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Ansociated Press
Washington
National Capital
Abraham Lincoln
Cumberland
Gap
Wincoln Memorial University
Lincoln
Steamer and Two Small Boats Sink
The British steamer Netherlee and two small vessels were sunk by German submarine action today. The incident occurred along the Acre front with heavy fighting reported in close quarters. Berlin claimed all attacks in this sector were repulsed and other operations were limited to raiding expeditions.
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Netherlee
Acre
Berlin
Swiss Legation Receives Gerard Arrived at Swiss Boundary
Swiss officials greet American Ambassador James W. Gerard at Schaffhausen as he arrives from Paris with a guard of honor and a citizen delegation. Also reports a German u boat sinking the Greek steamer Spyros in Las Palmas harbor and Zimmerman asking Switzerland to inquire about crews of interned German ships.
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Washington
Gerard
Berne
Zurich
Switzerland
Paris
James W. Gerard
Schaffhausen
Pleasant A. Stovall
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Rudolph Iselin
New York
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
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Berlin
Zimmerman
Associated Press
Weshington
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