Court 10 Deny Swann’s Plea For An Inquiry
District Attorney Swann confronts a political fight over an inquiry into charges against him. He claims Republicans weaponize the case to unseat him, while judges caution that bench members should not publicly weigh in. Swann vows to prove his case while labeling rival Delehanty unfit, as press briefings and office steps reveal tense public exchanges.
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M Hurd Rescues Two From Drowning
Hodgman and his son fell through an ice hole on the Shrewsbury River near Meeker. Richard M. Hard reached them first and pulled Hodgman from the water. They were taken to Howard Borden's home to recover.
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British envoy named to Venizelos government in Saloniki
London announces Karl Granville, commisary at the British Embassy, named the British government's representative to the provisional government of Eliotherios Venizelos at Saloniki with the title of diplomatic agent.
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Rockefeller Jr and Edward Materne skate duel on Pocantico pond
A vivid scene on the Pocantico Hills skating pond features John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Edward Materne, broker of Materne & Hess, matching graceful curves and star symbols in a contest of skill. Spectators watch as both perform daring grapevines and eagle moves, trading blows on ice.
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Bernhardt Statue Bill Sparks Rift Over Gift
A bronze statuette of Mme Bernhardt as Queen in Roy Blas, once given by John Drew to the actors of America, is back with Mrs Anna M Kitson in New York after a billing dispute. Gorham sent a $860 charge, and Bernhardt’s camp refuses to pay, claiming they aren’t responsible.
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John Drew
Actors of America
Anna M. Kitson
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Three Boys Buried Alive In Tunnel Collapse
Three boys aged local to Newport News were buried alive after a tunnel they dug beneath Casino Park near the James River collapsed. They disappeared while returning home for New Year’s dinner, and a riverfront search uncovered the cave-in and the boys’ bodies.
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James River
Whitman Inauguration Promises Third Term Push
Governor Charles Whitman renews oath in Albany as crowds pack the Capitol for a lavish ceremony. He urges a 60 cent to 1.25 dollar pay gap fix for border guards and signals a broader push for a third term, while critics watch the budget highlights and military policy.
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France Pens Reply. Britain Approves It To Wilson Note
London reports that the British Foreign Office approved the French draft of the Allies note in reply to President Wilson. A joint Paris draft will be sent via Ambassador Sharp with possible addenda from several powers. The note likely reaches Washington by week’s end.
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Harry Lauder’s Son Killed on French Front in War
London dispatch reports Harry Lauder’s only son Captain John Lauder of the Argyll Sutherland Highlanders killed in France on December 29. The youth, a Cambridge graduate, was poised to begin legal training and hoped to return to sheep farming. He had been wounded twice and was engaged to Mildred Thomas, daughter of a Scottish farmer and Lauder’s old schoolmate.
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Canada Pledges Aid In Message To Allies Rulers
Ottawa dispatches New Year messages from Canada to Allied rulers pledging continued aid in the war until the aims of the Entente are realized. Premier Norden signs to King George declaring Canadian resolve, and King George replies with confidence in victory and divine blessing. Belgium’s King Albert receives a pledge that Belgian goals will be fully attained, with similar greetings to the South African people.
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Americans Flee Rumanians From Oilfields In War
Seventy five American engineers who escaped from Romanian oilfields during the German invasion reached Gothenburg on their way home, traveling after quitting the oilfields at the last minute. A rear car of their train was shattered by German artillery, killing several people amid the retreat.
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Germans Lose Peace Hope Hint at Neutral Blow
Washington reports no peace on German terms and Wilson mediation is unlikely. Congress reconvenes with Republicans set to deny any endorsement of peace efforts. Isolationist mood and doubts on a league of nations shape early post holiday politics.
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Wilson and Stone Confer on Peace Talks
President Wilson met with Senator Stone at the Capitol for about an hour to discuss foreign affairs including the Entente reply to the Central Powers peace proposals. The talks reportedly centered on the peace movement, with no immediate action sought from Congress and no new formal U.S. steps before Entente replies are received.
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Bulgars Seek Peace Amid Danube War Strains
London reports conveyBulgarian Deputy to the Sobranje declares willingness to conclude peace in the interest of humanity and regional welfare. Opposition to Danube campaigns under German orders grows, with food shortages adding to the pressure. British views split on President Wilson’s note as newspapers debate war aims and pacifist sentiment.
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Tetons Will Answer Flat Refusal to End War
Berlin dispatch reports the Entente note to German peace overture will likely be a flat refusal to end the war. Germany mobilizes vast munitions output for 1917 under Ludendorff’s labor service, aiming to sustain a wide-front offensive with intensified artillery and machine guns.
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