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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
1
Thomas W. Lawson who authored the charges will testify today as the leak hearing continues. The case centers on statements made by Lawson and the implications for the investigation.
Washington January news reports the House rules committee resumes the Wood investigation into the leak of President Wilsons peace note. Thomas W Lawson arrives in Washington to testify amid rumors. Officials including Lansing Tumulty Sabin Baruch Kahn Kolcott and Wall Street reps are to appear. Congress must finish work by March 4 with rail and appropriations debates ongoing. The Sheppard prohibition amendment for DC faces Underwood proposal. Continued on Page six.
The U S Supreme Court rules the Federal Webb Kenyon Act constitutional and upholds West Virginia's ban on citizens receiving liquor via interstate shipments for personal use. The cases involve James Clark Distilling Co v American Express Co and Western Maryland Railroad, testing if dry state laws can block interstate liquor transport for personal use.
The Senate is seen as very close on major measures with House passage still unknown. Conservation bills on mineral lands leasing await action, while Winthrop M Daniels faces a Senate vote to again chair the ICC amid expected confirmation. A conference report on the immigration bill, including literacy tests and Asiatic exclusion, draws Senate and presidential scrutiny.
Widespread political interest centers on plans to reorganize two state boards. Stakeholders debate potential changes, with observers noting possible shifts in policy focus and governance structures across agencies.
Louisiana politics focus on John Parker banquet and the planned reorganization of state agencies. Electors meet in Baton Rouge to cast votes for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall, with W M Davidson pegged as messenger. Reorganization targets include the state board of engineers the highway department and the board of health.
A Berlin dinner hosted by the German Association of Commerce and Trade honored James W. Gerard the American ambassador. Speakers including Vice Chancellor Helfferich and Foreign Secretary Zimmerman praised cordial U S Germany ties and Gerard described bringing an olive branch from President Wilson.
A large array of attorneys for railroads and government present. The session opened amid revelations and questions around a leak and the start of a formal investigation.
Arguments over the constitutionality of the Adamson Law opened in the Supreme Court in Washington. The Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad case leads the test as railroads and government lawyers dispute if the eight hour day for railway workers is a valid federal regulation.
Public excitement grips Americus Georgia as the first of six men indicted for the alleged murder of Walter Wade goes to trial before Judge Littlejohn in Superior Court. Wade’s body was recovered in the Flint River eleven days after his disappearance last August.
Henry Bird, a white man accused of stealing a coat, fled the jail after arrest. Two men in a car captured him two blocks away on Grammont street, but he was released when officers could not locate the arresting officer. He ran again toward court square before being halted by Sheriff Arthur Grant.
The House Rules committee hears Secretary Tumulty deny any advance information about President Wilsons peace note. He testifies he never communicated with Baruch or others, never knew the note existed, and had no idea how the leak occurred. Secretary Lansing adds the draft was delivered December 18 to Woolsey and then to steographers for enciphering.
A speaker raises a strong objection while delivering remarks, denouncing interruptions and insisting on orderly proceedings. The incident highlights tensions as officials try to maintain control during the session.
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