War News and Political Prorogation Worldwide
Parliament in London prorogued until February 7 with King George stating war will be England’s sole aim until Europe’s security is secured. Reports note submarine actions include U-46 sunk by destroyers and U-5 sinking steamers off Saint Nazaire. St Ursula torpedoed with four crew lost though six Americans aboard were saved. Other items include a Chicago murder trial verdict of Iva Barnes, a Michigan congressional win for Mark Bacon, a Christmas pardon for William Cummins, a mining disaster in Wisconsin with four dead, and immigration bureau actions involving Baron Oppenheim.
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London
King George
George
England
Europe
St.Ursula
State Department
Washington
William Keblinger
Malta
Mexican War and political note roundup across North America
Reports from the border cite two units arriving at Ajo Arizona to guard copper camps amid possible raid by Mexican bandits. Villa loyalist Baudelio Uribe and 17 followers executed. other Villa troops killed southwest of Chihuahua City. Puebla Orizaba fallen to Feliz Diaz forces. Jalapa under other revolutionary control. United States agents at El Paso relay Carranza must decide on continuing joint commission talks. Clara L Ricciardi de Chimay heir to over 1 million estate. Four bodies found at the Sonic Home fire in Wichita Kansas. one missing. A 3000-rpm electric centrifugal machine gun tested by U S Navy at Vallejo. Buoyant stock market opening tied to peace hopes. Standard Oil NJ appoints A A Bedford president. Wall Street saw broad declines after Wilson peace notes. A Dahm couple found dead from gas at Lyonston Tennessee. blast reported near Bruceville Indiana injures 15.
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Puebla
Orizaba
Feliz Diaz
Jalapa
United States
el Paso
Tex
Danish West Indies Sold to United States Ratified
Foreign King Christian of Denmark signs a treaty. Danish Parliament both houses approve the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States with the upper house voting 40 to 12. British Irish prisoners to be released. London reports Germany ready to discuss peace terms but no proposals yet. Claude Grahame-White marries Ethel Levy in London. Dorothy Yaglor divorces him. Berlin cites possible American mediation. Paris Briand says allied powers will reject Corry's peace offer.
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Christian of Denmark
Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
London
Germany
Europe
Claude Grahame-White
Avittor
Ethel Levy
George A E. Cohan
Dorothy Yaglor
New York
Berlin
Amsterdam
James W. Cerard
Plans for universal military training to be presented to Congress
Washington chiefs detail a bill from the general staff proposing universal military training with cost estimates versus the current volunteer system. Commander Ralph Muth named chief of the navy's ordnance bureau with rear admiral rank, confirmed by the Senate. Secretary Lansing amplifies neutrality policy clarifying no change, while European dispatches signal a revived submarine war threat.
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Congress
Washington
Ralph Muth
Navy
S Bureau of Ordnance
Senate
Big Year for Roads Nets Huge Railroad Profits
Railroads report net income from operations surpassing 1.25 billion dollars for 1916 with nine months showing 785 million and total sources reaching over 2.65 billion in receipts. Expenses rose about 11 percent while gross income climbed roughly 25 percent, led by freight and passenger traffic amid wartime demand. Net earnings exceed 1915 by over 52 percent and 1913 by 84 percent, with tax and bad debts reducing final figures.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trafic
Nationa
Swiss Back U. S. Move For Peace Talks
Switzerland supports President Wilson’s appeal for a discussion of peace terms. The Swiss federal council sent a note to belligerents expressing hope to help end the war and bring lasting peace. Dr Paul Ritter presented a copy of the note to the U S State Department.
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Washington
Switzerland
Wilson
Federal Council
Paul Ritter
State Department
Rail union switchmen win eight hour day wage raise
The federal board of arbitration awarded eight hours for the workday to switchmen in 13 eastern and middle western railroads. Wages rise five cents per hour with straight pro rata overtime. The decision was filed in New York on December 27.
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New York
Federal Board of Arbitration
Coal famine closes Lake View High School in Chicago
Chicago's Lake View High School at 4015 North Ashland Avenue faced closure as coal ran out despite efforts by Chief Engineer John Howatt and his team. Principal B. Frank Brown dismissed 1,472 pupils and 39 teachers while eight other schools burned their last coal ton with about 150 more barely enough for the day. James O Connor, a master forger with a past fortune gone, started as an office man at $60 a month after parole from Joliet. He hopes a comeback, having lost wealth in an electric railway deal and sparked by his prior crimes that emptied hundreds of savers’ funds.
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Chicago
Lake View
North
Ashland Avenue
John Howatt
B. Frank Brown
James O’connor
Joliet
O'Connor
Shelton Back to the Farm Returns After Cash Heist Chase
Farmer John Shelton of Paxton resumes farm life after the capture of Leoni Staub who stole 1800 dollars in a bold scheme. Staub was traced via telegram to Fort Wayne Indiana as she moved toward Pittsburgh. She held 1775 dollars when arrested and will be brought back to face charges.
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Shelton
Chicago
John Shelton
Paxton
Leoni Staub
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pittsburgh
Fire destroys Timroth Teaming garage in Chicago blaze
A blaze in Chicago destroyed the Timroth Teaming company garage with twenty four trucks burning in succession. The fire caused panic and an estimated $175,000 loss as debris flew from the wrecked building. the cause was the backfiring carburetor on a running engine during fueling.
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Chicago
Timroth Teaming Company
Farrington Likely Re-Elected With Early Illinois Returns
Springfield reports that Secretary-Treasurer Duncan McDonald leads Walter Nesbit by 304 votes after complete returns from five of 18 U M W A districts in Illinois. President Farrington holds a comfortable majority over both opponents combined as results roll in.
Effort under way to gain Belleville civic coop for St Louis Chicago highway
Dr. R. D. Jonas of St. Louis, president of the Highway and Waterway Utility league, urges Belleville civic organizations to back the national highway project from St. Louis to Chicago using the free bridge.
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Chicago-St. Louis
Belleville
St. Louis
Chicago
R. D. Jonas
Highway and Waterway Utility League
Diet Squad to Test 20-Cent Daily Food Plan
Galesburg launches an experiment under Mrs. Clara Rhoades with eight students to prove that 20 cents per person per day can provide proper meals. The home economics initiative aims to show feasible budgeting for schoolhouse diets.
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Galesburg
Clara Rhoades
Keystone Big Muddy Coal Mine Sold at Bankruptcy Sale
The Keystone Big Muddy Coal company mine was sold at bankruptcy auction to George J. O'Brien of Pittston Pa for 24500. The mine valued at about 155000 has a daily capacity of 2000 tons.
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Benton
Keystone-Big Muddy Coal Company
Mmine
George J. O’brien
Pittston
Matthews Passes Examination for State Bulletin Editor
Irvin J. Matthews of Rockford passed the examination for editor of the state press bulletin at the University of Illinois. He ranks on the eligible list with a grade of 72.4, elevating him among the top candidates.
East St Louis Bars License Hike Cut By City Council
East St Louis city council defeated an ordinance to raise saloon licenses from 500 to 1000 and reduce the number of saloons from 376 to 200 by a 10 to 5 vote at a council meeting.
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East St. Louis
Cow Wrecks Car on Coal Belt Line Farm Incident
A Benton bound car on the Coal Belt Interurban line struck a cow and derailed injuring several passengers while leaving about seventy shaken but safe. Authorities investigated the collision and passengers received first aid at the scene.
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Benton
Special Election Called in Duquoin for Tax Levy
Jackson county board of supervisors calls a February 9 special election to approve a $150,000 tax levy for two new court wards.
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Duquoin
Board of Supervisors
Jacckson County
Canada Buys Alaska Halibut Amid War Demand
J F Styan of Montreal notes wartime demand has turned Canada into a major buyer of Alaska halibut. Canada recently placed a standing order for 1,000,000 pounds weekly with Prince Albert packers. Shipments fall short, large boats operate to meet the order, and fish go east over the Grand Trunk with some American catch sold at Prince Rupert market.
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Cannada
Alaska
J. F. Styan
Montreal
Willard
Prince Albert
Grand Trunk
Prince Rupert
Quinine Laxative Ad Claims Safe Use for All
Advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for everyone without head effects or ringing. Claims tonic and laxative action with HH. W. Grova's signature on each box. Package priced at 25 cents.
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HH. W. Grova
Soeur Gabrielle Earns Legion of Honor Knight Title
Soeur Gabrielle, a Daughter of St. Vincent de Paul, is named a knight of the Legion of Honor for saving a Clermont en Argonne hospital during 1914. She cared for both wounded soldiers and infirm Germans, earning respect for courage, presence of mind, and selfless nursing under fire.
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Soeur
Gabrielle
Legion of Honor
Clermont-en-Argonne
Smuggler Declares Threat as Sheriff Intervenes at Camp
A contentious scene unfolds with a taunting threat from a bad man at the camp. The sheriff questions the motive as a bystander notes a man never seeks trouble, even with a monocle.
Clock and customer exchange at antique shop
A fair customer asks if a clock keeps time while the salesman insists it is an antique and would harm his reputation to sell modern timepieces. The snippet notes a modern blouse detail with voile and soutache trim.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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