Leaked Wall Street Note Sparks 1910s Hearing Claims
Massachusetts Congressman Gardner cites Dow Jones ticker and New York papers to accuse a leak of President Wilson's note to belligerents. The House Rules Committee subpoenas Washington staff at Financial America and Wall Street Journal and questions editors, brokers, and embassies about alleged advance information and stock market decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riters
Washington
New York
Dnllen Press
Washington, D. C
Gardner
Massachusetts
Wall Street
Dow-Jones News
House Rules Committee
Wood
Indiana
New York Stock Exchange
Wilson
Wall Street Journal
Financial Annexion
Journal of Commerce
New York Commercial
Stock Exchange
Dow-Jones & Co
Washington Traffg
Financial America
Washington Star
Barnard M. Baruch
Trumors
Representative Wood
Tnadians
Saitslips
Henry
New Yo Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
New York and Consolidated Exciranges
John Boye
Jlenty Flond
The
John Walsh
W. A. Crawford
A. Gever
Shepard
A. M. Jamieson
Princial America
Clarkson
Dow Jones
W. Cage
Deesa
A. Curtis
Baruch
Tumulty
Curtis
Harrison
Campbell
Atlea
Curtis Burly
Washington, D
New York Evening Sun
Dow, Jones & Go
United States Steel
Tenchings
Lot
Wiliam M. W. Olcott
Sensations at Hearing in Multinational Divorces Case
A sensational hearing features Mrs. Robert Eb. Nolker and several foreign nationals including Italian tenors and French associates. The case reveals heated exchanges, endearing phrases, and accusations of deception amid a web of divorce tensions and a $1000 charge against Mrs. Nelker. Some dialogue hints at social clashes within an Aero Club context, closing with a proverb about excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Chioe
Lise
Robert EB. Nolker
Cloe
Nother
Gada
Otis
Atberina
Mariowe
Marlowe
Nelker
Nolker
Aero Club
Oozing Suspicions Over Official Matters In Oshkosh
A fragmentary report notes suspicions about government actions and a discreet peace note from President Wilson. The gist implies chatter among investors who allegedly profited, dubbed rich "killipes," amid discussion of charges and public discourse on policy.
Only War to Bring Peace to Europe
United Press reports two wartime conferences as the Allied leaders meet in London and German high command meets at Kaiser Wilhelm’s camp. British officials see the Trump conference as unifying effort to press war and thwart German peace proposals while Berlin aims to sow discord.
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United Press
Londun
Jan
England
Lloyd George
Lord Milner
War Council
Wranve
Briand
Lyaurey
Thomas
Russia
Palitzin
Star
Solciuly
Vienna
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser
Viena
Archduke Frederic
Austria -Itun
Von
Boris
Bulgaria
von Blindenburg
Quartermajor von Ludemsdorff
Teutonic
Berlin
British Publi
Germany
Deutschland Submarine Captured Prompts Seizure Sparks Trade Jitters
New London dispatch reports a German submarine Deutschland captured nearby and a fresh seizure of goods tied to German interests. Authorities say merchandise, including crude rubber and nickel, was seized from the Mastern Ferwariling MUBIDY at their warehouse, signaling intensified wartime control and shipping risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New London
Wenn
Jodi Cuuion
Germany
Uwie Thi
Mastern Ferwariling Mubidy
Tle Peatsehuud
Governors Begin Historic Party Shift Across States
Fragmented OCR reads as governors from multiple states including Nebraska and Texas begin new terms. Mentions candidates Miche Minnersothc Merth Darota and others, with GOP and Democrat dynamics described amid transitions and party control changes.
New Society Colony Plans Park Around Billings Estate
United Press reports a proposed society colony near Manhattan Newport around the $5,000,000 Billings estate on 19th Street. Rumors say John D. Rockefeller and associates have purchased surrounding property and a $25,000,000 investment could convert the grounds into an exclusive public park centered on the grand stone Tile mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Dan
Manhbattan Newport
Billings
Padson
Billings Grounds
Forest Hill estate eyed as Gotham elite clubhouse site
Reports say a deluxe clubhouse for Gotham society colonists will be built around Forest Hill, a famed height overlooking the Paheades and the Hudson on upper Riverside Drive. Another report claims Rockefeller bought the estate for eventual public park use, though Standard Oil offices could not confirm it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham Society
Forest Hill
Paheades
Hudson
Upper Riverside Drive
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Depredation Bounties Up In Marathon County
Marathon County board raises wolf bounty to 30 dollars per animal amid rising wolf numbers. Board seeks to curb game depredations and asks legislature to ban hunting deer quail prairie chickens partridges and black and grey squirrels for two years. A three cent bounty on English sparrows is authorized.
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Marathon County
Associated Press
Wausau
Wisdan
Greece imposes daily ration limits and names food dictator
The Greek council of ministers approved ration restrictions and appointed a food dictator. An Ex changeelegraph dispatch from Athens reports renewed arrests of sedition suspects after a brief calm.
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London
Greek Council of Ministers
Athens
Germany Fears U S is Leaning to Allies
Berlin reports from Carl W Ackerman indicate U S discussions in Congress suggest drift toward the Allies and away from neutrals in peace efforts. Washington sources note administration pressure and a push toward allied terms, with politics focused on submarine war and Wilson notes shaping possible peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
Janu. G
Congress
Washington
America
United States
Neutrals
Kasser
Germany
Washington, D. C
Laowis
LE Feedmssistration
United Sunes Ic
Wilson
Stepane
Srance
Atk
Jones
Progressiveplan
Tule
Lepahhean
Benatar Hitchoors
Senate
Wall Street Awaits Quiz On Note Leak Probe
Wall Street braced for a possible government probe into a note leak while insisting it is unfazed. Secretary Ely ordered preservation of stock transaction records from December to December 25, and Barney Baruch denied knowledge of the leak, promising a detailed statement. Allen Curtis, the lone Wall Street figure linked to the anonymous letter, denied writing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
York
Twall Street
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
George Y. Ely
Arma
Kenneth Romney
Congressman Wood
A. Curtis
Allen Curtis
Wood
British Firms Cheaper in War Munition Bids
Washington reports bitter denouncements in Congress over British bids undercutting American firms for sixteen shell projectiles. Reps McKellar and Gordon argue private makers fail to challenge outside competition and urge government purchases where cheapest, while British bidders protest government preferences. London notes Hadfields in Sheffield submits bids contingent on war ending, with UK arms industry under government control.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Navy Department
McKellar
Tennessee
House
Gordon
Ohio
Bfy Gf
Helfment
Dent
Apfecteast
Sidd WA Nn
London
Hadfields, Limited
Sheffield
Tradfields
Lise Vooller
United Kingdom
Wadfields
Cancrnet
Settle Suit Speedily by Railroad Settlement Offer
Associated Press reports a proposed settlement involving Daniel Reid and William Moore offering to buy Bar 55,000,506 in railroad assets. The arrangement seeks court approval with costs totaling about 2790 dollars, while receiver Jacob Dickinson indicates no notice of the plan.
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Associated
Broa Crucago
Amster Sumimidtee Ak
Chicage
Rovereland & Pauile
Aif
Daniel G. Reid
William Moore
Erie Nh
Corse Lp
savenin-Ree
Pat
Hauhe Pas
Jacob AL Dickinson
Wausau Mill Burns in Suspected Arson
The old Tarker and Stewiert mill on Melndoe Island catches fire, likely incendiary in origin, destroying the main building. The mill ceased operations, fixtures sold to another milling firm, and real estate to the Wisconsin Valley Milletrie company. Once Wisconsin's largest hemlock mill, it stood as a historic river landmark. Property loss not yet estimated.
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Associated Pi Vain
Wis
Jan
Nity
Melndoe Island
Fnd Regents
Wisconsin Valley Milletrie Company
Wisconsin
Wisconsin River
Kaiser Declares Push for Peace Talks Amid War Deadlock
Berlin telegram published by the German government states Kaiser and allied rulers propose entering peace negotiations immediately. It asserts enemy hunger for power and destruction, holds opponents responsible for sacrifices, and vows continued resistance with God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Protest Billik Pardon Sparks Public Outcry
Vigorous protests erupt against the pardon of Billik, alleged slayer of Marlin Versal and his four daughters. Judge Albert Barnes, former presiding judge, says Governor Dunne’s action betrays justice and protection of society. He urges executive scrutiny of late term pardons and warns of severe critique of official standards.
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Dre
Chicage
Tan
Herman Billk
Marlin Versal
Albert
Brrnes
Billik
Barnes
Dunne
Parsons
Voicon
Life-termers Break From Prison Fire Threatens Penitentiary
United Press report describes George Mears leading life-term inmates in a two hour riot that damaged the chair factory and seven buildings, bringing the penitentiary to the brink of destruction. Fire destroys Paree buildings. the loss is about 50,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jonet
George Mears
Serevou Twent
Meera
Ife
Aot
Green Bay Leaders Back Universal Military Training
Leading men of Green Bay endorse universal military training as essential for the nation. A. E. Fridatein, Chicago universal training league secretary, is in Green Bay to promote the movement among business civic and church leaders who stress the need for adaptable training for able bodied men.
G Birely Dies After Brief Illness
G Birely of Oshkosh Wisconsin died here near midnight after a short illness. Interment will be in Oshkosh next Wednesday. A veteran Oshkosh merchant aged about eighty four, he spent winters with his daughter Mrs George G McCormick.
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London
Ont
J. G. Birely
Oshkosh
Wis
Daiues G. Glrely
George G. McCormick
Bit Wis
Jetter
Mra
McCormick Family Interest and Local Notices
McCormick fears her father may have fallen to pneumonia, with notes on his health and summer visits at a Canadian home. The piece references family ties, marriages, a jewelry business, and distant travels, interwoven with brief notices of social events and a weather forecast segment.
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Cormick
Buite Des Morin
Mr. Bively
Panama
Mount Shasta
Weaversile
Canada
Birely
Kesine Abbott
Stambion
Uinetel Blues
Loris
Harry
Oshkosh
Birely) & Son
Phelenily
Centralia
Decat
Isko
Thi
Juste Fleree
Iit Mary Street
Harry Rire
McCormici
Faust
Parrenta
Murs
Mae Vo
Haraiiton
Misronry
Cleveland
Osmentren
Pittsburg
Uae
Unique Incidents In New York And Ohio Headlines
A quirky string of today’s oddities and misadventures unfolds across New York and Cincinnati. Abe Needle proposes to Annie Adler amid theatre tension while Gustav Voigt’s funeral sparks 300 coroner visits and long debates. Detective notes record temper, a judge’s explanation, and a dramatic church ceremony disruption.
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United Press
New York
Abe
Annie Adler
Jong Enouch
Adler
German advances threaten Moldavia as Braila taken
New York Jan 6 German Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces captured Braila and pressed toward Galatz while clearing Dobrudja of Russians. The Danube base weakens the Sereth line. Moldavian frontier remains hot, signaling a potential German pivot toward the Innysian frontier and Bessarabia as Greek and Balkan fronts shift.
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Associated Press
New York
Braila
von Munckensen
Galatz
Dobrudja
Moldavia
Brau
Sereth
Danube
Moldavian
Buzeu
Innysian
Htu
Bessarabia
von Mackgasen
Viniatz
Teutonic
Gias
Emperor Charles Relieves Austrian War Officials
President Finehstein of Austria is relieved of duties as Emperor Charles reshuffles the war feeding department. General Woefer becomes chief quartermaster with ministerial rank, succeeding at a key post in Vienna. The move follows a push for reorganizing wartime supply leadership.
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Finehstein
Austria
Associated Press
Lon
Jan
Emperor Charles of Tithag
Trockstein
Woefer
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Market Service
Wilkan
White House
State Department
Morrison
S. B
Europe
New
Wer
Nate
Rome
Shaotas
Srotaas
Netra
Neville
Nehanera
Brant
Burmraisy
Manne+ en
Immond
Gemocrat
Murnquist
Teagan Rine
Ownin
Dickuta
Stinnesons
Oman
NEW Society Colony
Reaven
Greece
Greek Council
U.S
Ame
Ne Make i
Faland Tude
Wausau Mill
oMor
Barker & Stewart Lowther Company
Tian
G. Birely
Main Street
Tanves
Pope
Pune
Ules
Universalists
Methodista
Arcupy
Jomuy
Trinity Methodist
Chicago
Woo
William Hickes
Geraldine Farrar
Carmen
Carnse
Metropolitan
Parrar
Sears
Waslangton
Dan
Mississippi
Korky Mountiin
Pliteni
Dames G
Biret
Cinanhati
Gustav Voigt
Voigt
Martin
Roiuskrar
Hreddocie Amie
Sérhoug
Pam
Ridaenani
Bais Armatrons
Magstrate Myler
Sater Wien
Field Marshal
von Waghkensen
Dobrodia
Ranaiane
Moravia
Run Slave
Mentrans
Pra
Miga~ Dvinak
Usean Front
Siiuation
Times Rrormt Piraeus
Macedoni
Constantine
Heyond Monastir
Marshel van Machensen
Monastir
Messthe Giech
Ito
Te Ententein
Pat Jon
Todd
Grisolle
Raiway
Guisecatil
Spmecourt
Longean Farm
Nesnil St. Nicalze
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