War statisticians face difficult job amid prolonged war
Paris correspondents note that extended conflict complicates estimates of total destruction in value of lives and labor. Experts cite varying methods and figures from Proudhon to Yves Guyot, with ranges from millions to hundreds of billions, while Eugène d Aïchthal warns no reliable figure will ever be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Crimea
Proudhon
Foville
Yves Guyot
Monsieur Eugene d’Aichthal
Institute
Society of Statisticians of Paris
Tulsa Mayor Found Guilty of Bribery
Mayor Frank M. Wooden was found guilty on two counts for accepting sums deemed bribes to grant immunity to gambling house and liquor sellers. Sentence to be set later. The grand jury returned the accusations December 18 1915, prompting the removal of the mayor and other city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Frank M. Wooden
Conn Linn
T. J. Quinn
Foster N. Burns
Norther Hits Corpus Christi Plunging City to Near Freezing
Corpus Christi remains under the grip of a cold norther that swept in Monday. The city reported its lowest temperature just above freezing, with the frigid air lingering.
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Norther
Corpus, Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi
Garrison Opposes Continental Army Plan And Militia Pay
Secretary Garrison and the National Guard Association clash over a proposed continental army replacing organized militia. The guardsmen urge federal pay for services but Foster argues against defining it as militiary pay. Garrison warns the current system has failed and risks safety, while lawmakers invite guards to draft a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Garrison
The
National Guard Association
Senate
House
Foster
Florida
National Guard
Chamberlain
Senate Committee
War Department
House Committee
John F. O’ryan
New York National Guard
Ryan
Congress
O’ryan
Imperial Army
Japan
Switzerland
Australia
City Health Presses Vaccination Rule in San Antonio
A San Antonio school board faced a protest delegation led by W. M. Pardue and Don A. Bliss over a compulsory vaccination rule. The board, health officers, and superintendent Charles S. Meek enforced vaccination for February 1, excluding about 25 unvaccinated pupils, while pledges to rescind remained undecided.
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W. M. Pardue
Don A. Bliss
Board of Health
Health Board
Pardue
Bliss
Charles S. Meek
San Antonio
Corporation
City of
New York
Meek
Noah Allen
B. F. Gurden
H. J. Compton
W. H. Zimmer
IT. L. Rapley
R. R. Patterson
H. Eckenroth
Navy seeks ammunition reserves and militia pay plan
The War Department favors militia compensation bills while debating service costs. Navy officials report ample ammunition on hand for current ships but insufficient for ships under construction. The Navy seeks to store over thirty million tons of sodium nitrate as a two year reserve and may import nitrate via naval vessels due to high freight rates. Admiral Fletcher notes a 25 percent improvement in open sea fleet work last year.
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Foster
War Department
Strauss
Navy
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
United States
Chile
Padgett
Fletcher
Wesco and Misa Coffee Ad Claims Purity and Strength
An advertisement touts Wesco and Misa Coffee as clean pure wholesome and full strength claiming high quality caffeine packed flavor for daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesco
British report on shortage of ships and rising costs
London reports a growing scarcity of mercantile tonnage under the British flag. With about a fifth of national tonnage commandeered for admiralty use and dozens of vessels sunk, shipbuilding faces delays, higher material costs, and wage demands. Neutral nations bid for remaining yards and secondhand tonnage.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Funds Freely Spent Senate Blames Waste in Travel
In the House, Republican Leader Mann denounces Agricultural Department officials for extravagant travel costs under the $2,500,000 emergency cut. He cites a department report showing expenses for trips to Bangor Maine for a poultry grower meeting and an address on skimmed milk impact on Swiss cheese quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
Mann
House
Agricultural Department
Bangor
Maine
School Exclusion Plan and Bond Auction Details
The board plans to allow pupils excluded Tuesday morning to return as vaccination disputes surface. It invites bids on 400000 in bonds half of the recent vote, due by 7 pm Feb 8 at the school board office in the State Bank and Trust building. Each bid requires a 10000 certified check. Bonds run 40 years at 5 percent with 20 year redemption option. Ralph Cameron named school board architect for additions valued around 100000. salary set at 3000 annually for full-time duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank and Trust Company
Ralph Cameron
School ‘Board
Louisiana Agent Here on Requisition for Bob Goodman
Dallas Gross of Lake Charles Louisiana special agent arrived in Austin to process requisition papers for Bob Goodman who is under arrest at Hillsboro and wanted in Louisiana for criminal assault. The paper will probably be issued.
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Austin, Tex
Dallas Gross
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Bob Goodman
Hillsboro
Towns Granted Fire Insurance Credits in Texas
Eight Texas towns receive final rates credits from the State Fire Insurance Commission for three years of good fire records. Towns listed include Hallettsville, Graham, Dalhart, Marshall, Schulenberg, Marlin, Kerrville, and Chillicothe, with loss ratios and credit percentages. Nearly 80 towns statewide now have credits for good fire records.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Fire Insurance Commission
Hallettsville
Graham
Dalhart
Marshall
Schulenberg
Marlin
Kerrville
Chilicothe
Hamburg Breast Tea Offers Quick Cold Cure
A small package of Hamburger Brust Thee is sold in pharmacies. Steep a tablespoonful in boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup full to ease congestion, loosen bowels, and break a cold. It is inexpensive, vegetable, and harmless.
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Hamburg
Solvax Promoted as Remedy for Kidney Troubles in San Antonio
H iz Wagner urges Solvax as a great kidney remedy saying it removes the cause of kidney complaints. He guarantees refunds for unsatisfied customers and notes clerks keep sales high since its introduction, claiming the medicine cleanses kidneys and eases rheumatic pains and bladder issues.
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H. Iz. Wagner
San Antonio
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Wolfson's
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