Lear inquiry to resume Tuesday in Washington
The House rules committee moved to restart its probe into a leak of secret government and international information from high officials to Wall Street figures. The next hearing to be held January 23 at the New York customs house will hear testimony from Wall Street financiers as subpoenas target brokerage houses and dominant banks. Sherman L. Whipple of Boston was named special counsel to conduct the inquiry.
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Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
Hearthstone
High Finance
Wall Street
Ruth Thomason Wiscontin
Thomas W. Lawson
White House
Metropolis
New York Customs House
Sherman L. Whipple
Boston
New York
Baker to Withdraw 15 000 to 20 000 National Guardsmen from Mexican Border
Secretary Baker announced that 15 000 to 20 000 National Guardsmen will be returned from the Mexican border as soon as transportation is arranged. Major General Frederick Funston will designate the units. About 75 000 state troops are on duty with a draft reducing to around 55 000, possibly up to 25 000 more returning home soon.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Frederick Funston
War Department
Funston
General Pershing
Mexico
el Paso
Pershing
United States
Chihuahua
Second Texas Infantry Rolls Past New York Cavalry 69 to 0
The Second Texas Infantry football team routed the First New York Cavalry 69 to 0 at League Park before 12,000 cheering spectators. Texas showcased precision ground games, powerful line plunges, and sharp tackling while General Funston attended.
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Texas Infantry
New York Cavalry
League Park
Texas
East
New York Rooters
San Antonio
Cavalry
Infantry
New York
Bell
General Funston
Frederick Funston
Taff
Hadeen
Grandland
Army
Navy
Watson
Exas
Texas Infantrymen
Clark
Ollins
Dotson
Collins
Andrews
Amost
Newark
Texans
Ll. Clark
Explosion at East London munitions plant kills many
An explosion and ensuing fire at a London munitions factory on January 20 left between 50 and 60 dead with many injured. The blast shattered buildings for miles, and the factory’s explosives were largely destroyed as soldiers aided in rescues.
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London
Extra Congressional Session Discussed on Senate Agenda
Talk of an extra session returns as lawmakers face a backlog of bills. The president pushes for enactment of revenue measures railroad legislation and a foreign trade bill along with other key items. If pursued they must work through about thirty legislative days. The president has not stated a position on an extra session.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Bank Robbers Hold Up Ex change State Bank in Kanopolis
Kanopolis Kansas January 20. Bank robbers who held up the Ex change State Bank Saturday and fled after a running clash with residents have not been caught. They obtained about 3000 dollars with part in silver making it hard to transport.
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Kanopolis
Kan
Exchange State Bank
Weather forecast for East and West Texas
The forecast covers East Texas with Sunday rain and colder air. Monday turns fair and colder. West Texas expects Sunday rain in the southeast, clearing in the north and west, with colder conditions in the north and a Monday return to fair weather.
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East
Texas
West
Weather brief for travelers borders several cities
Forecasts by The Light report St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York Boston and Washington weather. Cities show temperatures from 22 to 40 with clouds winds ranging from four to fourteen miles per hour and chances of rain snow or increasing cloudiness. Highest Saturday temperatures around the mid to upper thirties.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Pryor President of Livestock Men Heads $40,000 Drive
Cheyenne Wyoming January 20 The American National Live Stock Association closed its twentieth annual convention by quickly raising forty thousand dollars for its work next year Officers elected included Ike T Prior president and John B Kendrick C M O’Donnell M K Parsons Wallis Huidekoper Isaac Baer W J Todd and E L Burke vice presidents John W Springer treasurer and T W Tomlinson secretary Two key disputes arose Endorsement of state control of intra state freight rates failed to carry while a bid to back the abolition of state paid bounties on predatory animals and support federal bi ological survey carried the day with a call for state appropriations for survey work The convention also backed tariffs on livestock products and urged continued market work and municipal abattoirs policy.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
American National Live Stock Association
Livestock Asso
Ike T. Prior
San Antonio
Texas
John B. Kendrick
Sheridan
C. M. O'Donnell
Bell Ranch
N. M
M. K. Parsons
Salt Lake City
Wallis Huidekoper
Walls
Mont
Isaac Baer
Meeker
Cole
W. J. Todd
Maple Hill
Kas
E. L
W. H. Score
Salina
Utah
Canada
Mexico
Congress
Department of Agriculture Authority
Federal Trades Commission
Agricul
Desert Trial Tales From Los Angeles Soldier
Lieutenant W. A. Robertson described eight days in Sonora Desert with Lieutenant Colonel Harry G. Bishop lost after a crash. He endured heat thirst and sand as he and Bishop tried to survive before Robertson, weakened, returned toward San Diego past Wellton Arizona with painful memories and relief at escape.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sonora Desert
W. A. Robertson
Harry G. Bishop
Wellton
Arizona
San Diego
Robertson
Southern Pacific
Bishop
Harry
Santa Fe
Priest Brannon Injured In Dallas Auto Collision
Father A. J. Brannon of San Antonio is gravely hurt after a Saturday morning crash at Swiss and Carroll avenues. His leg is broken and internal injuries are reported. San Antonio priests say no such priest exists in the diocese, suggesting a location mix up.
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Dallas
Tex
A. J. Brannon
San Antonio
Swiss and
Carroll Avenues
St. Paul's Sanitarium
Brannon
British battleship Cornwallis sunk by German submarine
Berlin reports that the British battleship Cornwallis was torpedoed and sunk on January 9 sixty miles southeast of Malta. Lieutenant Captain Hartwig, commander of the German U boat, achieved the torpedo hit despite British light sea forces guarding the area.
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Berlin
Sayville
Malta
Hartwig
Japan Demands Security as Russia Floats $100 Million Loan
Tokyo reports that Japanese bankers, amid Russia’s new $100,000,000 loan, are demanding security despite Russia’s claim that its status as a first class power removes the need for further guarantees.
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Tokio
Russia
Japan
Convict Surrenders After Six Days Starvation at Missouri Penitentiary
Frank Lester a Missouri penitentiary convict walked out of a prison shop and surrendered after starving six days. He had eaten nothing since noon Sunday and was weakened from the deprivation. Lester came from St. Louis three months ago under a four year burglary sentence.
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Jefferson City
Frank Lester
Missouri Penitentiary
St. Louis
Legislature Makes Early Progress in Texas Session
A summary shows substantial activity in the first two weeks with about four hundred House bills and nearly three hundred Senate measures. Local projects include new state buildings, college dormitories, and funding for normal schools. Committees push many bills as sessions lengthen and debates on constitutional submission loom.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
A. & M. College
Sam Houston
Denton
San Marcos
Canyon City
Prairie View Normal
Navy to Build First American Zeppelin Airship
The Navy Department will direct the construction of a large airship of Zeppelin type. Rear Admiral D. W. Taylor, chief constructor, will lead the project and expects the airship to be completed and ready for trial flights by next year.
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United States
Navy Department
D. W. Taylor
Navy
Taylor
Americans Held by German Raiders Spark Diplomatic Asked
State Department demanded from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin a report on whether any Americans were among prisoners taken by German commerce raiders in the Atlantic. The inquiry covers those aboard Yarrowdale and previous survivors aboard Moewe linked vessels.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Germany
Yarrowdale
United States
Pernambuco
Yarrowdale Arrives at Swinemunde Under Prize Crew
The British steamer Yarrowdale, captured and manned by the German raider in the Atlantic, entered Swinemunde port in Prussia. Cologne Gazette quotes an official Berlin announcement as of January 20.
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Yarrowdale
Swinemunde
Amsterdam
Prussia
Cologne
Berlin
Body of Farmer Bryant Found in Dallas After Missing
The body of Marshall Bryant, a farmer who had been missing for several days, was found today behind a billboard in Dallas. Police say wounds indicate foul play, with numerous bruises and cuts on the face and head. Bryant arrived in the city a week ago as searches continued.
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Dallas
Tex
Marshall Bryant
Bryant
Mexico Limits Alcohol Production to Save Corn
Queretaro reports the Mexican Constitutional Convention adopted a clause regulating alcohol manufacture to curb liquor sales and conserve a fifth of the national corn crop for food. The policy aims to reduce liquor output and protect food supplies.
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Mexico
Queretaro
Mex
Strike Ends as Teamsters Win 50 Cent Raise
After five hours of talks the coal teamsters strike in Chicago ended with the Team Owners' Association granting a 50 cent daily increase and improved working conditions, ending twenty hours of stoppage.
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Chicago
Coal Teamsters
Team Owners’ Association
Export Prohibited on Iron Sheets by Sweden
STOCKHOLM Jan 20 Sweden bans export or transit of iron sheets not specifically listed beyond machine parts. Coppered enameled or plated sheets are restricted unless specially mentioned.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Washington eyes set for border troop withdrawals
General Funston has selected certain National Guard units for early return from the border and forwarded recommendations to the War Department. An official start date remains unspecified while some Illinois and Wisconsin units at Camp Wilson are expected to be among those sent home before the inaugural parade.
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National Guard
Funston
War Department
Washington
Border Service
Pate
General Pershing
Mexico
Camp Wilson
Illinois
Wisconsin
Illinois Infantry
Second
Wisconsin Infantry
Third District of Columbia Infantry
District of Columbia
Mc Cutcheon Weds Evelyn Shaw in Chicago Ceremony
Noted cartoonist John T. McCutcheon married Evelyn Shaw in Chicago. The couple left for New York to sail next week for Treasure Island where they will spend their honeymoon after purchasing the island location.
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Treasure Island
Chicago
John T. McCutcheon
Evelyn Shaw
New York
Butter Prices Fall Two Cents in Elgin Market
Elgin Illinois January 20 butter sold at 36 to 37 cents a pound with a majority at 36 cents, down 2 cents from the previous price.
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Elgin
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Ket. Pryor
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Ike T. Pryor
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Missouri
State Railroad Commission
Bass
Medina River
Highway Commission
Pasteur Institute
Mendell
Teamsters
M’cutcheon
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