Russia hopeful on New Year despite crisis
From Etrograd January 15 Associated Press reports that Russian optimism surrounds the New Year amid political turmoil. Leaders of Zemsky Soyuz praise patriotic work amid difficulties and newspapers laud allied replies to the American note, while noting the Red threat and ministerial changes.
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Russia
Associated Press
Etrograd
Lon- Gon
Zemsky Soyuz
Red
Politi
Duma
Hooks Struck By Doctor Cole’s Auto Not Seriously Hurt
C R Hooks of 156 South Warren street was struck by an auto driven by Dr H P Cole on Warren street at 6 30 pm Saturday. Hooks suffered a scalp wound and bruises. Dr Cole, who identified Hooks, said he likely knocked the man down and rolled over him, advising bed rest for several days.
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H. P. Ie
Government Warren Streets
C. R. Hooks
South Warren Street
H. P. Cole
Hooks
Cole
Disposition of Appam before Supreme Court
On the first anniversary of the Moewe raid the Appam case reached the Supreme Court. German claimants appeal a Virginia judge ruling ordering return of vessel and cargo to British owners. The dispute hinges on German American treaties and Hague provisions regarding capture.
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Washington
Moewe
Appam
Supreme Court
Newport News
Waddill
Virginia
Hague
Hampton Roads
Atlantic
Frederic R. Coudert
New York
Kaiser Says Only He Had a Courage to Offer Peace
A German chancellor letter dated October 31, 1916, published by Nordeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, claims a moral deed is needed to end the war. The author, addressing Bethmann Hollweg, says he will dare to take a peace step if drafted notes are prepared and submitted without delay.
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Kaiser
Associated Presa
Amsterdam
Wan
London
Nordeutsche Allégemeine Zeitung
Em R
Chancelor von Bethmannellweg
Bethmann
Neutrails
Constipation Relief Ad and British Legal Counsel
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pill as a quick laxative cure for constipation claiming it makes you feel brighter by morning. The second part notes former Solicitor General Lehmann Walter Penfield Robert Hughes and others representing German interests in a legal case with arguments to conclude tomorrow.
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Lst
Lehmann
Walter 8. ‘Penfield
Robert M. Hughes
Zeigler in Custody After Lipscomb Street Fight
Edward Zeigler told police he ducked a 45 calibre bullet but a second shot grazed his forehead. Will Duncan, injured by Zeigler, lies seriously wounded at City Hospital. The two, both degrees, fought Sunday at 251 Lipscomb Street. Zeigler is in the guard house as the case proceeds in recorder's court.
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Edward Zeigler
Will Duncan
Zeigler
Lipscomb Street
Recorder’s Court
SEEKING SUPPORT OF PROGRESSIVES
The national Republican committee's executive meeting in New York will discuss recognizing Progressives. Six Progressives were on the Republican campaign committee, and potential appointments may come from those six. Alvah D. Martin of Virginia says Progressives should be included to promote harmony after the November election.
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New York
National Republican Committee
Republican Campaign Committee
Alvah D. Martin
Virginia
Fireman Laborer Jobs Advertised by Uncle Sam in Mobile
Uncle Sam offers 660 dollars a year for a fireman laborer in Mobile. Civil service exams will select the applicant here and send applications must be submitted by February 10. Age limit is 20 to 50 years.
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Uncle Sam
Mobile
Feary
Vets Travel Over Line Built by War Comrades
Confederate veterans traveling to the Washington reunion on May 2, 1917, will ride 48 miles of the line between Greensboro North Carolina and Danville Virginia, built by Confederate soldiers and a lasting monument to the Confederacy. The route, part of the Southern Railway Atlanta Washington line, emerged from wartime need and later faced title disputes before the Richmond and Danville secured ownership.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Greensboro
N. C
Danville
Southern
Atlanta-Washington
Richmond
North
United States
Tennessee
Benton Railway
Leader of German Socialist Gets Added Hard Labor Sentence
Dr Karl Liebknecht the German Socialist leader has been sentenced to four and a half years at labor and expelled from the Berlin bar. A Berlin court martial earlier sentenced him to four years for military treason. The imperial military tribunal rejected his appeal on November 5.
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London
Karl Liebknecht
Berlin
Amsterdam
Liebknecht
Imperial Military Tribunal
Strike Threat Before Baseball Magnates Meet
New York January 15. As schedules are formally reviewed at the meeting of league presidents and schedule committees, players threaten a strike that adds urgency. Owners expect players to realize wage needs, with talks reportedly pressing for a deadline to sign contracts or face suspension without pay. Discussions continue at Dover Hall Georgia through Wednesday.
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New York
Tod
Dover Hall
Georgia
Open Letter Promotes Mobile Oil Prospects and Etheridge
A local open letter asserts Mobile County holds oil potential and praises H A Etheridge president of Mobile Oil Company for honesty. The author pledges to relocate with family if the first well succeeds and urges readers to buy company lots to fund drilling, naming several out‑of‑town partners joining the venture.
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Mobile
Mobile County
H. A. Etheridge
Mobile Oil Company
Etheridge
Mr. Callaways
E. L. Martin
J. H. Whitner
Atlanta
Jj.r. Zimmerman
Virginia
December cotton consumption and stocks across the United States
The Census Bureau reports December cotton consumption of 836 587 lint and 2 763 962 bales for the year end of 1916, with public storage at 4 065 178 bales and imports and exports greatly altered from 1915. Spindles active total 32 864 474, and linters exports reach 1 081 bales, reflecting a busy postwar trade environment.
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Washngton
Linters
Anpoun
Andyin
One Old Package of Bromo Quinine Sought
A terse notice notes a single remaining bottle of Bromo Quinine laxative and asks buyers to sign for Grove brand at the local grocer, with delivery hoped within one day.
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Dr. Cole
Appamis
Carver
Sothern
National
American League Chiefs
Pres
A. O. Self
City Bank
Ala
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