War Justice Report Details U S Efforts Against Sabotage
The attorney general’s annual war report chronicles justice department actions from 1917 to 1918, noting expanded divisions, more investigators, and a push to civilian legal processes over military tribunals. It highlights a nationwide policing surge, civil litigation growth, and recommendations for new federal statutes to curb threats, fraud, and cross district arrest warrants.
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American Protective
Department of Justice
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Neutrone Prescription 99 Claims Relief for Rheumatic Pains
A drug called Neutrone Prescription 99 is marketed as a reliable internal remedy for rheumatic and constitutional issues. The advertisement claims it does not upset the stomach, is not a cure-all, and emphasizes gradual internal action. Bottles are priced at $1.00 through Woodward Drug and associated Drug Co.
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Drug Co
Woodward Drug
Newlands Railroad Committee to Resume Investigations
Washington reports plans to revive the Newlands railroad committee to study all railroad issues for possible postwar legislation. Sen Cummins proposes an expanded probe. Esch supports renewing the committee with its manpower and $25,000 unspent appropriation.
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Newlands’ Railroad Committee
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Senate
South Carolina
Newlands
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Wisconsin
House Interstate Commerce
Cummins
Iowa
Newlands Committee
Judiciary Committee On Reconstruction
Congress
Wilson
Booth Houses
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Cleveland Car Strike Ends Expected Resumption by 4 30
In Cleveland Ohio the street car strike began Tuesday morning and was expected to end this afternoon with lines resuming by 4 30. After a 19 hour city council session representatives of the car company and the strikers discussed a compromise. President Stanley guaranteed discharge of all women conductors by March 1 and the workers agreed to return to work. The men who demanded immediate discharge of the women were to vote on the offer at 1 this afternoon.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Stanley
Jamaica ginger disrupts New Hampshire's bone dry law
In Concord and across New Hampshire, Jamaica ginger is blamed for undermining the bone dry statute. Temperance advocates and clergy urge the incoming legislature to ban Jamaica ginger sales as police report two thirds of recent drunkenness arrests tied to the product, especially with the cider season.
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Jamaica
New Hampshire
Boston’s Grand Old Man Dr Samuel A Green Dies at 88
Boston announces the death of Dr. Samuel A Green at 88 in his Hotel Lenox apartment. The longtime physician and civic leader served as mayor of Boston, overseer of Harvard, vice president of the Antiquarian Society, and a Civil War surgeon honored for gallant service.
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A Black Jack for Dick in the New York Sun
The piece argues Pershing's standing remains jeopardized by Charles Dick joining the popular animosity toward the American commander. It notes critics view the shift as regrettable given Pershing's past actions and status.
SubTreasury Report Shows Net Gain From Banks
SubTreasury notes net P94 from banks on Wednesday yielding a cash net gain since Friday of 2,138,000 dollars. The update covers changes in holdings and liquidity across financial institutions, reflecting short term inflows and market activity during the period.
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Treasury
President can call world congress to form league of nations
Washington reports that President Wilson can convene an independent world congress at any time to discuss a league of nations, armament limits, and freedom of the seas under a 1916 act. Senators Knox and Brandegere debate timing and ratification, warning of possible delays to treaty and sea-law changes.
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League OF Nations
Washington
Wilson
World Congress
Congress
Wich
Brandegree
Connecticut
Knox
Senate
Hitchcock
Aviator Keily Spins Over President In Air Show
New York, Dec. 5. Lieut. Fred Kelly from the Pacific coast put on a bold display above President Wilson aboard the George Washington when an airplane from Hazelhurst Field performed a series of zooms two tail spins and other aerial antics. Kelly is ordered to remain two weeks on post, and co-pilot Lieut. F L Pritchard, who witnessed the stunt, says Kelly must report before his commanding officer in two weeks. The spectacle amused crowds as the planes circled above the presidential ship.
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Wilson
George Washington
Fred Kelly
Pacific Coast
Hazelhurst
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F. L. Pritcham
Keily
Kelly
Iilers
Pritchard
Morgan & Kane broker suspended five years
Charles Morgan of Morgan and Kane on the New York Stock Exchange was suspended for five years. Officials announced the action today with no reason provided for the suspension.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Charles Morgan
New York Stock Exchange
Morgan & Kane
Exchange
Dandeline Promises Dandruff Removal and Hair Growth
An ad touts Dandeline to women claiming hair will become soft glossy wavy and abundant within minutes with no dandruff. It asserts the product also stimulates new hair growth after about two weeks and is safe and inexpensive to use with drug stores recommending it.
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Knowlton
Happenings in This Past AGO 1893
In a 1893 column local life mixes weather and chores. Prof C T Winchester sick in Rome NY and unable to return home. Connecticut river frozen solid from shore to shore. Ice rebuilt after boat passage. Municipal building excavation pressed by cold. horses struggle without calks and falls rise. Salvation Army struggles with funds. hunters Bidwell and Barry return from Haidam trip with game. Mayor shoveling walks uncovered. Dr Raymond to preach during Starks vacation. Y M C A activity noted.
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C. T. Winchester
Rome
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Connecticut
Salvation Army
Gussie M. Bidwell
Ernie Barry
Haidam
Washington Street
Bradford Paul Raymond
Methodist Church
Starks
City approves fair booth sales and barn permit
In $636 the sale of booths for the opening fair next January. The common council last night gave a permit to Smith Harris to build a barn on Court street. The owners of the land on William street will not allow the city to dump garbage there any longer.
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Common Council
Smith & Harris
Court Street
William Street
Wild West Holdups Shock New York Restaurants
Two armed gangs in masked bands used a high powered car to rob an all night restaurant on East 13th Street and a saloon at First Street and Second Avenue. Five bandits, three masked, stole about $2,100 total. a Russian army veteran escaped with $1,500 after fleeing through a rear door. Thirty five customers were searched at the saloon.
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New York
East 13Th Street
First Street
Second Avenue
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