Strict passport controls to curb misuse announced
The State Department, under a presidential executive order, imposes tight new passport regulations. A New York bureau, directed from Washington, will inspect passports of all leaving for foreign territories. Applicants must file duplicate applications five days prior, with photo and sailing details. photos sent to departure ports to identify travelers aboard ships.
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Washington
State Department
Wilson
New York
Polk
Ford Peace Ship Held at Kirkwall
London reports confirm the Oscar II peace party steamer was taken into Kirkwall after a dispatch from Kirkwall announced its arrival. The Foreign Office had no details and the American embassy later confirmed Kirkwall custody with no further information. Local naval officers reportedly initiated any actions.
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London
Foreign Office E
Kirkwall
Foreign Office
Diggs and Caminetti Elopement Conviction Details
Maury J. Diggs and Drew Caminetti, convicted in federal court for white slavery, married in Oakland to Miss Martha Warrington. The elopement linked to a Reno onward trip and a sensational trial. Diggs got two years, Caminetti eighteen months, both free on bail pending certiorari. Diggs recently divorced.
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San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Drew Caminetti
Oakland
Martha _ Warrington
Sacramento
Reno
Nev Tat
Diggs
Caminetti
Anthony
Jaminetti
Miss Warrington
U.S. Supreme Court
Chicago Attorney Guilty Conspiracy to Induce Witnesses
Chicago December 15 Edward A Jones attorney was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to induce witnesses to leave jurisdiction. Punishment set at a year and a half in the penitentiary. Conviction stems from alleged attempt to force Mr and Mrs Arthur Lamberciers of Elgin to leave town over 3300 swindled by Jones's clients.
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Chicago
Edward ‘A. Jones
Arthur Lamberciers
Elgin
Jones
Moann Davis May Lose Sight Of Eye
J McCan Davis of Springfield Illinois a former clerk of the state supreme court and 1914 Republican congressional nominee is in a Chicago hospital recovering from an accident likely to cost him sight in his right eye. He was trimming his eyebrows with manicure scissors in a sleeping car wash room when a car lurch caused the scissors to pierce his pupil.
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Chicago
J. McCan Davis
Springfield
Ill
State Supreme Court
Social Club Formed From Machine Gun Company Members
A social organization was formed after a machine-gun company drill at the Armory. John Carrot was named temporary chairman and Joseph Ehart secretary. A five-member committee including Edgar Sims and Dr A H Sohm was appointed to draft a constitution and bylaws for the new group. The first meeting is for gun company members only.
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John Carrot
Joseph Ehart
Edgar Sims
A. H. Sohm
Zens L. Smith
Royal Jackson
Burr Irwin
Istter
Machinecun Company
Progressive Homestead Lodge Initiates Three New Members
At the Yoemen of America Moose hall semi monthly meeting No 2142 three new members were initiated Miss Lucille Daring Earl Ferbrache and Miss Mildred Miller. New officers elected Foreman E J Hellhake Master of Ceremonies Earl Ferbrache Correspondent E A Clew Chaplain Miss Mary Kurtz Installation set for the first Wednesday in January with public attendance and national officers overseeing a social hour after.
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Mary Kurtz
The Girl Question at Orpheun by Boyle Woolfolk shows
The Boyle Woolfolk Musical Company presents The Girl Question with new songs and features at the Orpheun the last half of the week starting Thursday December 16. Don Ryan head waiter loves Jo the head waitress who loves Elsia the cashier, with multiple comic situations and fresh costumes including Be Sweet to Me Kid and Alabama. Daily matinee and two evening shows with no price changes.
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Boyle
Don Ryan
Elsia
Adams & Hough
Virginia
Lée
la Salle
Alabama
Salts for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertised remedy explains bladder and kidney weakness arise from uric acid. It says kidneys pass acid to the bladder causing irritation and frequent night urination. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts mixed with water as a cure, claiming quick relief and harmless lithium-based effervescent drink.
Volks Zeitung notes on Ancona, Baralong, and Wilson policy
London dispatch reports the Volks Zeitung harshly critiques the Ancona note and contrasts it with the American note to Britain on neutral commerce. It denounces England's Baralong case inaction and questions President Wilson's personal re election policy and its impact on international politics.
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Cologne
London
Volks Zeitung
Ancona
Germany
Great Britain
England
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
Aurora man files bankruptcy petition in Chicago
A bankruptcy petition was filed in Chicago on behalf of Edward L. Barber of Aurora, TfL, vice president and general manager of the Interstate Telephone and Telegraph company, according to early report.
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Aurora Man
Chicago
Edward L. Barber
Aurora
Tfl
Interstate Telephone and Telegraph Company
Court filing shows liabilities and large creditor list
A United States district court filing identifies liabilities at 1,192,180.43 with pledged securities of 1,348,950 as assets. The document lists over 1,400 creditors, detailing claims and pledge values in a financial distress record.
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United States
Socialist leader Haase proclaims peace party stance
A Copenhagen telegram reports Hugo Haase, head of forty-one socialists in the German Reichstag, issuing a proclamation newspapers are banned from printing. The move sparks political debate, signaling a significant constitutional struggle in Germany amidst peace party discussions.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hugo Haase
Peace Party
Reichstag
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Waldemar
Wemakit
Quincy, Keokuk, Palmyra
Mt, Sterling
Hennibal
Wolus Zetung
Colognes
Koehler & Campbell
Ludwig Grand
Chickering
Zwick
Emerson
Chickering Bros
Weiler - Bros
Smith & Barnes
Knight
Brinkenhoff
North Fifth Street
Quincy
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