Lawson Sues Financier Over Support for Four Children
Boston Jan 3 Thomas W Lawson financier is charged by his daughter in law Lucia Mitchell Lawson with breaking a contract to support her and their four children while her husband Arnold Lawson serves as a first lieutenant at Camp Jacksonville Fla. The petition alleges an agreement for a cottage on Dreamwold Scituate an allotment of 125 a month and 500 yearly toward support plus tuition for two granddaughters. After moving to a Boston boarding house and one payment of 180 the grandfather ended the arrangement and custody of the two boys was given to him. Lawson denies ongoing obligations while Mrs Lawson says she is penniless and persecuted.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Lucia Mitchell Lawson
United Army
Ten Bolshevik Regiments Annihilated on Perm Front
A cable from the All Russian government in Omsk reported to Washington that ten Bolshevik regiments on the Perm front were annihilated by loyal Russians. The advance crossed the Kama river toward Glasoff with leaders captured, 31,000 prisoners taken, and large stocks of equipment seized. Siberian forces under Lieut. General Petiliev, once a private in 1914, led the victory.
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Washington
Perm
Omsk
Kama River
Glasoff
Third Army
Siberian
Petiliev
State Department
Evidence Shows Big Five Dominate Meat Output in 1916
Washington reports that in 1916 the five major packers controlled 86 410 per cent of output in 12 principal centers including Chicago New York St Louis Kansas City and Omaha. Chairman William B. Colver of the federal trade commission told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that the big five also dominated livestock markets through a giant pool dating to the Veeder Allerton pool of 1835.
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Washington
William B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Chicago
New York
St Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Culver
Veeder-Allerton
Huerta's Adviser Dies on Christmas in Peru
Col Charles F Carchristi once a diplomatic adviser to ex president Huerta of Mexico died on Christmas at the Callao golf field Caracas reports. Born in Richmond Virginia fifty two years ago he gained fame as an explorer and financial author and was a friend of Francisco Madero before his presidency. He was later expelled from Mexico by Madero.
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Huerta
Caracas
Venezuela
Charles F. Carchristi
President Huerta
Mexico
Callao
Col. Carchristi
Richmond, Va
Francisco Madero
Madero
Hindenburg to be Deposed in Germany Crisis
Zurich dispatch reports unconfirmed chatter that Field Marshal von Hindenburg, head of the German army, may be deposed as Berlin faces internal power struggles and calls for Soviet recognition. The claim circulated amid border disputes and political turmoil in Germany.
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Hindenburg
Zurich
von Hindenburg
Germany
Berlin
Keeping Young with Olive Tablets Dr Edwards Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a secret to staying young. It claims the vegetable pill aids the bowels and liver, reducing sallow complexion dark circles pimples and dull eyes, promoting a healthier look. Sold in 25 cent boxes at druggists.
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Ohio
Edwards
Coast Guard cutter battles heavy surf near transport
A Coast Guard cutter plows through towering waves shown in a photo as it races to reach a transport. The image captures the perilous sea state and the crew’s urgent mission to secure the vessel and its crew.
Baker advocates army of 500000 for rapid demobilization
Secretary Baker told the House Military Affairs Committee that a temporary volunteer army of 500000 should be created to replace the wartime military establishment. He said Congress should authorize the force to accelerate demobilization after the armistice, noting 700000 had already been discharged and about 1,000,000 more were expected in five weeks. He warned against handling each case of distress individually as it would slow demobilization.
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Washington
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
Congress
America
John Smith
Thomas Brown
Odd Fellows Install Officers at Central Lodge No 12
Central Lodge No 12 I O O F installs new officers for the term led by District Deputy John S Carpenter and East Hampton N G William J Kieft V G Richard Bayley records Albert H Griswold treasurer Richard Mylchreest warden J W Hewitt Cont Fred Pyram Chap C D Armstrong R S S Franklin Hutchings L S S A E Hubbell I G Jesse Fox O G William D Holmes R S N G Garrison Hayes L S N G Francis Bement R S W G A A Packard L S V G Jacob White Retiring N G F S Phelps receives Past Noble Grand badge and a social hour follows.
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Central Lodge
No. 12
John S. Carpenter
East Hampton
N. G
William J. Kieft
V. G
Richard Bayley
Albert H. Griswold
Richard Mylchreest
J. W. Hewitt
Fred Pyram
C. D. Armstrong
Franklin Hutchings
A. E. Hubbell
I. G
Jesse Fox
O. G
William D. Holmes
Garrison Hayes
Francis Bement
F. S. Phelps
Ireland Separates as Provisional Government Sends Envoy
Philadelphia January 3 Dr Patrick McCartan envoy to the United States from the provisional government of Ireland announced to Washington that Ireland has separated from Great Britain. He stated the Irish nation rejects British sovereignty and that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is ended. McCartan, fellow of the College of Surgeons of Ireland, was re elected representative for Tullamore in King's County.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Ireland
Patrick ,McCartan
United States
McCartan
Great Briain
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Dr. McCartan
The
College of Surgeons of Ireland
Tullamore
King's County
Who Wants the Kiel Canal The New Republic
The author argues against returning Schleswig Holstein to Denmark citing military value of the Kiel canal and Denmark’s wish to avoid guardianship. It warns that in a future war Germany would seek Kiel canal, Denmark would be drawn in, and population realities complicate any transfer.
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Kiel Canal
New Republic
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Denmark
Panama Canal
Baltic
North Sea
Atlantic
Pacific
Belgium
Schleswig- Holstein
Schleswig
Units Marked For Return
Washington on January 3 General March chief of staff announced designations to the early convoy of 579 officers and 19 137 men of the American expeditionary forces. The 41st division includes 544 officers and 17 739 men from national guards in Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming Montana North and South Dakota Colorado New Mexico and the District of Columbia. They trained at Camp Greene North Carolina.
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Washington
Jan
General March
41St Division
National Guards
Oregon
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
North and
South Dakota
Colorado
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Camp Greene
N. C
Mixed stock gains spur petroleum market rally
New York opening shows strength in oil shares with Mexican Petroleum leading advances. Texas Company and Sinclair Oil rise as rails and steel move higher. tobacco stocks climb while trading remains active. In Chicago corn and oats rise with solid oil and grain futures, and a large Sub-treasury balance flags steady financial activity. Public health updates from Los Angeles report rising influenza cases and renewed quarantine enforcement efforts, including arrests for reporting failures and quarantine breaches.
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New York
Mexhan Petroleum
Texas Company
Pan- American Petroleum
Sinclair Oil
Pierce Oil
Steel Common
Marine Preferred
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Mexican Petroleum
Texas
Pacific
United Cigar Stores
Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Interrupted Festivities Hit Police Ball Plans
The Boston Transcript notes events since tickets were printed for January police ball. Commissioner O'Meara pictured on the tickets has died. The Arena mentioned for the ball has burned. The police force remains in question ahead of the scheduled night.
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O’meara
Boston Transcript
Cornelius Lehane Dead Irish Socialist Dies in NYC Hospital
Cornelius Lehane an Irish socialist who vanished in Ansonia last March as federal agents prepared espionage act charges died Tuesday night in Bellevue Hospital New York City of pneumonia. He was arrested in Ansonia for talks on the New Haven green but later released.
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Cornelius Lehane
Ansonia
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Lehane
New Haven Green
Prohibition Action Deferred by Augusta Legislature
Augusta Missouri on January 3 reports the legislature deferred action on a resolution for ratification of the federal constitutional amendment providing national prohibition until the first of next week. The move shifts the planning phase and keeps the prohibition issue in consideration for future session votes.
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Augusta
Make Peace at Once Senator Lodge Urges Speed
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in the Senate warned President Wilson and the Versailles peace conference to make peace with Germany immediately or the world could be consumed by delay. He rejected charges that his opposition and Knox’s were driven by political ambition, stressing the treaty power of the United States over personal fate.
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Senator Lodge
Washington
Germany
Wilsor
Versailles
Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge
James Hamilton Lewis
Knox
Lodge
United States
Senate bill seeks permanent generals for Pershing March and Bliss
Washington January 3 Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill at the request of Secretary Baker to make Generals Pershing, March and Bliss permanent generals of the military establishment. The measure would also grant lieutenant generals of the temporary army such as Hunter Liggett and Bullard the same rank.
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Pershing
Washington
Baker
Chamberlain
March
Bliss
Hunter Liggett
Bullard
Woman Struck At Tenth and Polk By Real Estate Man
Miss Lola Brethour was hit by an automobile while crossing at Tenth and Polk streets Thursday evening. The driver is described as a real estate man with a surname beginning with R.
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Topeka Capital
Tenth and
Polk Streets
Lola Brethour
Pain Relief Remedy Ad Promises Fast Comfort
Famous reliever of rheumatic aches and neuralgias offers soothing relief with rubbing. Clean, refreshing and effective, it promises speed without irritating scent. Available at all drug stores, large bottle emphasized for economy.
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