Senate panel probes stock leak allegations and official secrecy
Two senators attack public trust as they discuss alleged leaks from the state department to Wall Street. Chairman Henry presses for names of sources and profiting speculators while Sen Stone warns of breaches in civil service secrecy. Lawsons’s claim of a Wall Street leak fuels calls for a broad inquiry.
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Dan
Stone
Senate
W. Lawson
Boston
Henry
The
Committee
Sen
State Department
Civil Service
Bear Stone
Dawson
Lawson
Aerae Tuleg Committee
Wall Street
Speculat
Inaugural Ball Without Gov Catts Family Attendance
Nerida's inaugural ball goes ahead tonight in Tallahassee without Governor Sidney J. Catts or any family member presence. The governor opposed the event and the idea of punch at the ball, while police inspection of places and Everglades reform were also noted in policy discussions.
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Ted
Everglades
Ang
Sopshire Chosen as Speaker of House
The Associated Press reports Sopshire has been selected as Speaker of the House in a formal vote. Details on the vote tally and party alignment were not provided in the readable text.
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Sopshire
House
New Year Brings Recruiting Rush at London Stations
London on January 2 reports a New Year surge as thousands of men of military age rushed to recruitment centers. After completing formalities they marched to depots for trains while new railway timetables and fare increases disrupted travel. Bakers in Scotland switch to whole wheat bread under new orders.
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London
Scotland
Stocks Jump On War Demand In Early Trading
Prices rose at the opening with war and semi war issues in strong demand in New York. United States Steel traded 108 to 108 3 4, rising to 1 3 4 to 2 1 2. Other issues advanced 1 to 6 1 4 points, as Entente note prospects cited for the rally.
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New York
United States Steel
Spence
Wheat prices rise after Entente peace reply in Chicago
Wheat prices climbed in Chicago after the Entente allies responded to the Central Powers peace negotiation offer. Initial quotes showed about five cents per bushel gain. May wheat opened around 1.79, up from Saturdays close near 1.74 1 4 to 1 74 1 2, while July rose to 1.46 from 1.41 1 8.
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Chicago
Cattle Killers Active in County Target Hides Only
Sheriff Holcombe leads a patrol after multiple cattle killings along the Mobile and Bay Shore road. J W Hamilton reported a 1,000 pound steer slain with hide removed, meat intact, and a nearby heifer killed for hide. Over months about twenty two cattle, mostly cows, have had hides taken. A gang was broken up last year. investigators pursue buyers of hides.
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Pora
Holcombe
J. W. Hamilton
Lloyd’ Station
Mobile
Bay Shore
Hamilton
Two Pleas of Guilty Planned in Milton Murder Case
John Barbaree and Elder Mitchell, among five men tied to the Perry and Emily Wyman killing, plan to plead guilty when Milton court opens January 22. One provided state evidence at the Roberts brothers trial. the five are jailed in Escambia county, with the Roberts brothers sentenced to life after initial hanging.
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Milton, Fla
John Barbaree
Elder Mitchell
Perry
Emily Wyman
Santa Rosa County
Roberts Brothers
State Pardon Board
Barbaree
Mitchell
Campbell
Milton
Escambia
Parlor Poker Promise Sparks Candid Household Tension
A wife objects to friends playing all night while the husband pledges to limit draws to four when pursuing a straight flush, signaling a domestic dispute over gambling odds inside a home.
Resolutions and the Habit of Breaking Them
The excerpt argues that breaking existing resolutions can save trouble and cost, suggesting that overturning a long held commitment may be easier than sustaining it. The author questions the necessity of preserving strict aims when flexibility avoids effort.
Revised Corrupt Practices Bill for U S Ready
A new corrupt practices bill limits national party contributions to one and a half cents per capita, with caps of 1.5 million dollars total, 5 thousand dollars per person, and a ban on corporate contributions. It tightens reporting, bans late money, and imposes felony penalties for election betting and improper advertising. The measure also restricts state and county funding, requires paid political ads, and sets per capita limits for state committees and candidates.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Senate Elections Committee
Owens
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Deaths and Funerals John G Swinson
Mr John G Swinson died after a lingering illness at 3 am January 2 born March 20 1856 in Perry Dale county Wisconsin survived by wife Mary Amanda Shreve Swinson two sons Maynard J and Orville H Swinson a daughter Mrs J F Tew one grandchild Orville H Swinson Jr two sisters Mrs Mary Nelson of Catenville Wis and Mrs Emma Olson of Madison Wis two brothers Henry Swinson of Milwaukee Wis and Rev Swin Swinson of Los Angeles Cal funeral from the family home east side of Chichester Avenue tomor row morning at 10 o'clock Interment Pine Crest cemetery
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John G. Swinson
Perry
Dale County
Wisconsin
Mary Amanda Shreve Swinson
Maynard J
Orville H. Swinson
J. F. Tew
Orville H. Swinson, Jr
Mary Nelson
Catenvia
Wis
Emma Olson
Madison
Henry Swinson
Milwaukee
Swin Swinson
Los Angeles
Cal
Chichester Avenue
Spring Hil Road
Pine Crest Cemetery
Funeral service for Walsey M. Roberts at Dexter Avenue
The funeral for the late Walsey M. Roberts was held Tuesday at 10 30 AM from the family home at 53 Dexter Avenue. Floral tributes adorned the grave and interment followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers included Price Taylor George A Eberlein B Carlin G Wolfe H B Gwinn Rey D A Planck.
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Walsey M. Roberts
Dexter Avenue
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs. Price Taylor
George and
A. Eberlein
B. Carlin
G. Wolfe
H. B. Gwinn and
Rey
D. A. Planck
Prayer Week Observed at Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Broad Street Presbyterian hosts Universal Week of Prayer with participation from nearby churches. The schedule runs Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p m with speakers from Central Presbyterian, Broad Street M E, Government Street and other groups leading prayers for the church, nations, families, schools, youth, missions, and missionaries.
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Broad Street Presbyterian Church
World's
Evangelical Alliance
Federation of Churches
Church Sun
Church Universal
Christ
D. A. Planck
D. D
Central Presbyterian Church
L. H. Chappelle
Broad Street M. E. Church
F. G. Rickardy
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Y. P
C. Endeavorers
H. M. Perkins
Canadians greet allies with steady intent in New Year message
Ottawa reports New Year's greetings from the Canadian government stressing determination to aid the Allies until Entente aims are achieved. Premier Borden signs a message to King George expressing hope for liberty and victory, with divine blessing invoked for a just cause. The king replies with gratitude and confidence in final victory and enduring peace.
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Ottawa
King George
Robert L. Borden
George
Duke of Devonshire
Dominion of Canada
Death of Mrs Frank David announced Port Washington burial
News of the death of Mrs Mary Ellen LeBaron wife of Frank David who died Monday afternoon at Port Washington Long Island was received here this morning by relatives. Her body will be brought here for interment.
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Frank David
Mary Ellen LeBaron
Port Washington
Long Island
New York
New York Athletic Club Easily Captures AAU Indoor Junior Meet
In Buffalo at the Third Artillery Armory NYAC won the national indoor junior championship with 31 points. Ferguson AC of Buffalo took second with 15 and Millrose AC 11. Medley race was decided in the final ten yards by Foy for Illinois AC.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Athletic Club
Artillery Armory
Ferguson A. C
Millrose A. C
Foy
Ilinois A. C
Improved Reply to Wilson Note
The Manchester Guardian favors a new hand and spirit in the allied reply to Wilson. It criticizes the German note for poor translation and emotion while urging a clearer, more forceful statement drafted in Britain to win American sympathy and support. The Westminster Gazette backs a careful, courteous reply to inform and persuade the American public.
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Associated Press
London
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Germany
The
Guardian
Paris
Belgium
United States
Balfour
Westminster Gazette
Tennessee General Assembly Opens With Prohibition Crackdown
Nashville reports the biennial session will push stricter enforcement of prohibition laws. Legislation to abolish county officer fees via salaries, restore capital punishment, anti pass and workmen compensation bills, and tax law changes to cover a $500000 annual shortfall are all expected. A state compulsory primary law will also be introduced.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee General Assembly
Men of First Alabama Ill With Pneumonia
Twenty four Alabama Brigade members, federalized National Guard, are ill with pneumonia at Nogales base hospital in Arizona. Fifteen are from the First Regiment and others from the Second and Fourth Regiments. Names of the affected and regimental leaders are listed.
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First Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Brigade
National Guards
Nogales
Ariz
Mobile
Bridagier
James M. Harrison
Guy Miller
Edward G. Howell
Roland Williams
John H. McGill
Lonnie Booth
Harris Ellis
Jeff Holloway
Drew Douglas
William Frazier
Frank T. Knight
Malcolm Brannon
Alta Woodruff
Purse Murphy
B. G. Parrish
Perry Jones
Robert B. Lee
Zola Humphrey
Charles Culpepper
Solomon Massenle
Huey W. Craft
William F. Mcartey
Charles B. Wright
Arrests Planned in Maizie Colbert Murder Case
Philadelphia police expect arrests by day’s end in the Maizie Colbert murder case. Detectives say they surveilled a man and a woman and are pursuing a right track toward solving one of the era’s most perplexing crimes. Captain Tate cautions against rushing to conclusions and emphasizes careful elimination of acquaintances.
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Miss Colbert
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Maizie Colbert
Roberts
Tate
Hundred die in Australian floods洗
One hundred persons are believed drowned in Clermont Queensland Australia after a flood swept away the main street and homes. Fifty bodies have been recovered as cyclonic weather rages in northern and central Queensland.
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Associated Press
London
Clermont
Queensland
Australia
Reuter
Brisbane
Three Drown When Sinking Soviet Ships Reported
Lloyds reports the Russian steamer Tuskar of 3043 tons sunk by a German submarine with three crew drowned and others landed at Stavanger. A Norwegian ship of 1137 tons was sunk with crew landed. Danish steamer Danmark of 2050 tons also sunk with twenty four crew landed.
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London
Lloyd’s
Tuskar
Stavanger
Stove Thief Sent Up
Dan Bell was sentenced to six months on the county road by Recorder D H Edington after stealing a stove from a camp car of the Louisville and Nashville railroad in this city. His defense claimed he found the stove and took nothing that didn t belong to him. Bell recently served three months for stealing.
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Dan Bell
D. H. Edington
Bell
Louisville and
Nashville
Germany Buys Time With Massive War Munitions Drive
Berlin reports Germany is producing thousands of guns weekly for 1917 under von Ludendorff’s universal service law. Ammunition output rises as Krupp and other factories swell, with machine guns expanding manpower needs. A shift of focus may see Verdun as the new center of Allied effort while Somme quiets.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
von Ludendorf
Kitchener
Somme
Krupp
Universal Labor Service
Verdun
Meuse
Military experts assess German defense and peace talks
Experts say large British forces would struggle to move at this battle point due to transport limits and that French reserves are enough for any major push. They expect spring artillery strength to prevent a serious advance. In foreign affairs, peace overtures are unlikely to yield immediate results despite neutrals. Germany’s likely plans if the entente refuses talks are debated.
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Germany
Entente
United States
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