Republicans hold caucus on peace note and Hitchcock resolution
In a party caucus the Republicans formed a five member committee to decide on action after debate over peace notes and the Hitchcock resolution. Some members opposed endorsing peace fearing U S involvement in European affairs, while others sought a strong presidential endorsement of diplomacy.
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Wilson
Qe Rodan
Gabees Nelson
Gromaa
Lippitt and
Watton
United States
Europe
Kidney Troubles Warning and Haarlem Oil Claims
An advertisement warns readers of swollen feet and hands and back pain signaling kidney trouble and possible progression to dropsy or Bright’s disease. It promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules as a natural standard remedy used for centuries and advises insisting on the GOLD MEDAL box to avoid counterfeits.
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Bright
Haarlem
Questionable Rheumatism Cure Claims Promoted
The text claims rheumatism stems from uric acid in blood and touts “4-K Tablets” by Dr Schultze as superior. It mentions widespread expert opinion and urges use to treat neuralgia headaches and pain, with tablets available in any quantity.
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Sam
Coeeea
Schultze
New Hunting Licenses Urged. Officials Visit Mobile
County game warden John C Hensch urges hunters to obtain the 1917 hunting licenses issued January 1 and warns of strict enforcement for illegal hunting Licenses available at the probate court. F M Halstead chief of the US customs will visit Mobile early February to meet local customs officials and stay with rector P W Maer. Other notes include the death of B E Smith of R P Smith Chicago and visits of Birmingham and Pensacola residents to Mobile.
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John C. Hensch
Hensch
F. M. Halstead
United States Custom Service
Arive
Mobile
Custom House
P. W. Maer
Halstead
Atlantic
Gulf and Pacific
Nations Weigh Peace Terms Amid War Talks
Fragmentary notes indicate nations are engaged in war while suggesting terms under which peace discussions might occur. The text reflects cautious diplomacy and the potential for negotiated settlement despite ongoing hostilities.
Wear-Ever Utensils Demonstrated at Raphael Semmes Meeting
By order of the president Mrs. C R Halil the postponed Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association meeting is set for Monday January 8 at 3 00 p m A full attendance is urged After the meeting Wear-Ever Cooking Utensil Co representatives will demonstrate the ware its care and the appliances for cooking foods A demonstration meal will be served by Miss Emily Roberts Each family present will receive a Wear-Ever pan.
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C. R. Halil
Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association
Emily Roberts
Fair and Warmer at Lyric Mobile
Selwyn and Company bring Avery Hopwood's top farce Fair and Warmer to Mobile's Lyric for a Monday night only engagement. The bubbling three act comedy drew nationwide praise and had a successful Eltinge Theatre run, with strong demand for out of town performances. Seats are on sale now for Mobile patrons.
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Selwyn and Company
Avery Hopwood
Lyric
Mobile
Eltinge
New York
Adv
Eltinge Theatre
Infant Marcus Pendola buried in Moss Point
The body of Marcus Reeves Pendola infant son of Mr and Mrs Marcus G Pendola was taken to Moss Point Mississippi yesterday for burial. He died in Mobile on Tuesday afternoon.
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R. Reeves
Denver
Colorado
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Moss Point
Miss
Marcus Reeves Pendola
Marcus G. Pendola
Joy Ride Not Productive Says Philadelphia Inquirer
A brief quotation notes that the joy ride is seldom productive of the joy that comes in the morning, attributed to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Doctor Tells How to Strengthen Eyesight Fast
A Philadelphia notice advertises a free prescription claimed to improve eyesight by 50 percent in one week. It instructs readers to buy Bon-Opto tablets, dissolve one in water, and bathe the eyes twice daily, promising rapid relief from eye strain and inflammation.
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Abeve
Leaks Hearing Brings Tumulty Probe Controversy
The hearing on the leak probe heated up over claims involving public officials and brokers. Tumulty denies knowledge of the peace note before public release and demands a public apology while lawmakers push for subpoenas and further testimony about advance information and confidential telegrams.
Washington Hearing Probes Stock Exchange Records
Representatives Campbell and Harrison offered resolutions to urge the New York Stock Exchange and W H Hibbs Co to preserve all books and papers from December 10 to now. Gardner plans to testify tomorrow while Lawson is expected soon. Wood cites a Wall Street broker’s letter as the basis for most statements and notes F A Connolly Co and Bolling linked to profits during the recent market flurry through Hutton Co of New York.
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Campbell
New York Stock Exchange
Harrison
W. H. Hibbs & Co
Washington
Gardner
Henry
Lawson
Wood
A. Curtiss
Wall Street
Cabbage Costs Reach Far, Cutting Stogies Short
A Toledo Biade item notes inflation’s reach with a quirky policy: an inch is to be cut off the end of stogies as costs rise. The remark highlights how rising prices affect everyday goods and consumer behavior.
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Toledo
How to Check Cold Relief Ad from Druggist
An old advertisement promotes Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy. It claims the pine loosens the bronchial passages and the honey soothes sore throats, with antiseptic qualities killing germs to relieve congestion. Available at all Druggists.
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Bell
All Druggiste
Would-Be Inventors Had Money Yet Lived In Piano Box
Darwin de Wolf, 76, died from burns in New York after experimenting with a kerosene burner. He lived in a piano packing box in a factory yard but held $6,000 in a Chattanooga bank and owned 27,000 shares in Colorado Mineral Properties. He arrived from Kalamazoo by foot eighteen months earlier and sought piano tuning instruction. He stayed in the box instead of a hotel despite his funds.
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Associated Press
New York
Darwin de Wolf
Chattanooga
Colorado
e@ Wolf
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wood denies direct knowledge in Bolling rumor case
Representative Henry presses Wood for sources on Barney Baruch and Tu Multy rumors amid stock crash inquiries. Wood admits no definite recollection or names, citing letters and common rumors, and says he knows of no congressmen involved. He identifies Hutton & Co. as the New York representatives of Connolly & Co.
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Biltmore
the Biltmore
Bolling
Connolly
Mr. Bolling
Ood
Wood
Barney Baruch
Representative Campbell
Wingtda
Connolly & Co
Garrett
New York
Hutton & Co
Testimony on note leak and stock market crash dates
Representative questions whether trill knew of the note leak before introducing a resolution. Wood states he had other information and sent letters seeking details but history not fully developed. He cites the stock market crash culminating on December 21 and a peace message released at 12 05 am by the Associated Press.
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Campbell
Kansas
Lansing
Tumulty
Baruch
Thomas W. Lawson
Wood
Chiperfield
Illinois
Foster
Harrison
Mississippi
R. W. McKinnon
Thompson & McKinnon
Chicago
Ralph H. Hartley
Oshkosh
Wis
Lawson Brothers
la Fayette
Ind
Cantrill
Europe
Mr. Wood
Mr. Harrison
Wall Street Journal
Financial America Eecent
Secertary Lansing
Curtis
Publication of German peace notes deemed useless for press debate
London dispatch reports Berlin newspaper says publication of German peace terms would be pointless amid British French press attitudes. French senate pledge to not negotiate with invaders is cited as blocking terms release. Journalists and officials are linked to leaks and questions about notes and disclosures amid conference remarks by Secretary Lansing.
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Jones
Sénate
Norris
Senate
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Anziefer
Amsterdam
Reuter’s
Anzieffer
France
Zemo Offered to Clear Skin Ailments
One remedy that clears pimples blotches and skin eruptions is Zemo an antiseptic liquid sold for one dollar per small bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle. It cleanses and dries skin while not staining and is touted to stop itching and reduce blemishes overnight.
Congressional grilling over leaks and Curtis letter
A heated hearing centers on rumors of a leak in the state department about an advance note to Wall Street broker A Curtis. Committee members press Wood for exact charges while disputing Tumulty’s role and Baruch’s alleged campaign contributions.
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A. Curtis
Wall Street
Barney Baruch
Tumulty
Henry
Curtis
Wood
Garrett
State Department
New York
Henry Canting
Efrant Henry
Chipperfield
Baruch
United States Steel Corporation
Chairnmian
Sloss Sheffield declares IFS dividend on common stock
New York January 6 The Sloss Sheffield Steerind Iron Company today declared a quarterly dividend of 1 1 2 percent on the common stock, placing the stock on a 6 percent annual basis. The last dividend paid was in January 1910, when total disbursements amounted to 33 4 percent.
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New York
Tis Sloss -Sheffield Steerind Iron Company
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