Leaks Halt Plans to Trace Stock Data in House Inquiry
The House Rules Committee halted the leak hearing to wait for stock brokers to produce thirteen days of daily balance sheets. Chairman Streit of the Stock Exchange testified that larger firms may need up to a month, while smaller ones like H. T. Carey & Co. require about two weeks. A supplemental board resolution aims to expedite and protect smaller operators.
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Stock Exchange
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Henry
Texas
Washington
Streit
Committee On Clearing House of the Stock Exchange
Chiperfield
Trinoix
H. T. Carey & Co
Mr. Strelt
Chicago
San Francisco
Citie
Sherman
Whipple
Gov the Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
the Stock Exchange
Congress
Americans Drink, Smoke More in 1916 Fueling Revenue Rise
Washington reports whiskey consumption in 1916 topped records since 1909, with tax revenue on whiskey beer and cigarettes reaching a high. Officials attribute the rise to full taxation of whiskey production and fraud reductions, plus a 40 percent jump in cigarette use largely among women as both domestic production and imports surged.
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Washington
Bluesky Law Urged by Kahn at Stock Exchange Dinner
Otto HL Kahn proposed a national anti fleece law to shield uninformed speculators from promoters. The plan would require prospectuses detailing all company affairs with responsible signatures, aiming to curb fraudulent stock operations and lavish offices. The notion followed his Washington trip and mock witness stand remarks.
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Wall Street
Otto HL. Kahn
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Partners’ Association
Hotel Astor
Kuhn
Kahn, Lon & Co
America
Kahn
Washington
Congressional
Wanted a trim city girl for life job as farm wife
In Memphis Tennessee an anonymous note to City Clerk Scully seeks a bride for wealthy former baseball player Baldwin. He requests an educated woman, around 165 pounds with black eyes and hair, willing to live on a poultry farm, and mentions New York City ties and a desire for a prosperous New Year.
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New South Memphis
Tenn
Harry K. Baldwin
New York City
Scully
Baldwin
Mr. Mitchel
New York
Paris Jury Frees Girl Mother Who Killed German Soldier’s Child
A Paris jury acquitted Josephine Barthelemy, twenty, of killing her infant born from a German soldier’s assault. She testified she killed the child to avoid bearing a child by a German, while French authorities had previously set up the cradle of shadows to raise such children away from stigma. The case highlights wartime pain and evolving state support for illegitimate offspring.
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Paris
Josephine Barthelemy
Gennevilliers
Chiambley
France
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Pomeroy’s Mrs Byrne ends hunger strike after long solitary life
In 1878 Jesse Pomeroy left forty one years of solitary confinement. The report notes his conversion from a violent child to a learned man. Also covered are Ethel Byrne’s continuing hunger strike on Blackwell’s Island and the mixed reaction of supporters and critics.
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Jesse Pomeroy
Mrs. Byrne
Solitude
Boston
Charlestown
Pomeroy
Court of Justice
Stan Reformatory
Executive Council
Zisee
Ged
Tee
Hein
Abi
Teuton Leaders Demand Victory from Parliaments
London reports that the presidents of the Central Powers Parliaments have issued a manifesto promising any sacrifice for victory. Dr Johannes Kaempf, Reichstag speaker, published the manifesto as parliamentary leaders meet in Berlin. It pledges readiness to endure further sacrifices to defend against an openly predatory enemy.
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London
Berlin
Johannes Kaempf
Reichstag
Americans unite in Yorkville to form neighborhood mission
Mrs. Vincent Astor hosts sixty seven residents and civic workers from Yorkville for a luncheon at 840 Fifth Avenue to launch a practical Americanization effort. The aim is service over charity, to reduce illiteracy, promote naturalization, improve English, and create a shared neighborhood spirit across Fifth and First Avenues with literacy, citizenship, and courtesy at its core.
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Fifth Avenue
First Avenue
Yorkville
Muuch
Madison Avenue
Psawe
Americaniantion Association
Britain Cuts Brewing To Make More Bread
London on January 24 with Food Controller Baron Devonport ordering beer production for the year starting April limited to 70 percent of last year’s output. The aim is to divert barley sugar and ingredients to foods, effectively choosing bread over beer despite protests that it signals temperance.
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Britain
London
Devenport
Devonport
Intusy
Eld Agen Acre
Bonar Law Rebukes U S War Aims and German Aggression
Bristol dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law replying to President Wilson’s peace speech. He condemns German aggression, argues America is neutral yet distant from the war, and insists on crushing the German war machine before any peace league. He stresses that any settlement must avoid leaving the conquerors in power.
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Bristol
England
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
British War Council
Wilson
United States Senate
Jone
America
Tho
American Senate
President Wil son Meets Senate Chiefs in White House
Five Democratic leaders of the Senate conferred with President Wilson at the White House. Afterward they refused to speak to reporters. The talks touched on open debate for the peace address and possible timing for debate, with no plan agreed. The president urged passage of water power legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
White House
Stone
Pomerene
Saulsbury
Foreign Relations Committee
Walsh
Hoke Smith
Daniels Loses British Shells in War Contract Row
Washington reports dismay at Navy Department as Hadfields of Sheffield, once favored for a 1.3 million shell contract, is blocked by Britain. Daniels had attacked American steel firms, notably Bethlehem and Schwab, while Midvale led bids. Officials suspect pressure to derail the British import plan amid wartime steel orders.
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Tribune Burea
Washington
Navy Department
Hadfields, Limited
Sheffield
England
United States Navy
Ry Daniels
Daniels
Charles M. Schwab
Msm
Madfields
Ohser
Hadfelds
Aid
Dai
Aican
Schwab
Hethlehem Company
Bethlehem Company
Midvale Steel Company
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Company
Congress
Navy de
Shell
Danele
American Steel Companies
London
Dani
Negro maid gets $12,000 by Mrs Winslow's will
The will of Mrs Laura B Winslow, who died in Battle Creek Michigan on Oct Shields, was filed and bequeaths to a Paris church. It leaves to Louse raene.ner and Edward Winslow objects and bequests silverware apparel and items from the Paris home at 28 Rue de Madrid. Mrs Laure Berry Barrere of Indianapolis receives a life interest in $25,000. other relatives are remembered.
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Louse Raene
Laura B. Winslow
Eral Edward Winslow
Aylett
Iis Paris
Rue de Madrid
Winslow
Battle Creek
Mich
Holy Trinity Church
Paris
Laure Berry Barrere
Indianapolis
Wilsons Peace Move Dominates Berlin Debate
Berlin reports say President Wilsons Senate address is treated as a final peace bid. Ambassador Gerard met the German chancellor for over an hour then sent a wireless message to Washington at Germanys urging. German papers praise the humanitarian tone but warn Russia and Britain may reject the terms.
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Berlin
James W. Gerard
Foreign Office
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Wilson
Senate
Exchange Telegraph Company
Washington
Sayville
Kreuz Zeitung
Kreus Zeitung
Germany
Russia
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