Many Notables Stricken From Legion of Honor
Pari January 1 The decree expelling all Germans and Austrians from the Legion of Honor affects many prominent figures including Duke Alexandre of Oldenbourg Prince Radolin Baron Von Shee former ambassadors to Paris Prince Luitpold of Bavaria Baron Marshal Von Bieberstein former foreign minister M Von Radowitz former minister at Madrid Prince Von Buelow former chancellor General Gentzkow Von Hahnie Kirchner Kuntze Von Strauss Von Villaume Count Von Eulenburg grand marshal of the court Admiral Poll Baron Oppenheim Joachim president of the Fine Arts Academy Ballin director general of Hamburg American Line Wiegand director general of North German Lloyd and others.
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Pari
Gentzkow
von Hahnie
Kirchner
Kuntze
von Strauss
von Villaume
Count von Eulenburg
Admiral Poll
Baron Oppenheim
Joachim
Fine Arts Academy of Berlin
Ballin
Hamberg-American Steamship Company
Wiegand
Lloyd
Fined Five Hundred For Peddling Snipes
London report says Isaac Liss an east end tobacconist was fined 100 pounds for selling tintaxed tobacco. He held thirty pounds of butts and 41500 cigarettes made from the material in his shop. Robbins supplied part of the stock and faced a smaller penalty. The case signals further prosecutions to come.
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London
Isaac Liss
Liss
Robbins
Young French Woman Reunited With Husband by Belgian King
A Parisian wife, recently married to a French artillery officer, traveled to Flanders to join him. A tall Belgian officer arranged lodgings, then the king of the Belgians helped orchestrate the meeting. The reunion surprised the couple and endeared the king to Belgians.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Flanders
Colorado Prohibition Becomes Law Effective 1916
Denver January 1 proclamation by Governor Ammons places two constitutional amendments into effect. One initiated and referred law approved by voters in November makes prohibition part of the state constitution. Prohibition becomes effective January 1, 1916.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Ammons
English Note on Unwarranted Interference with Shipping
London reports the full text of the American note to Britain regarding interference with American shipping. The note is not viewed as an ultimatum by English observers. The Pall Mall Gazette asserts no sacrifice of key war aims will occur to appease U.S. demands.
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London
United States
Pall Mall Glazette
American Guns for the Allies Arrive via Vancouver Route
The Russian volunteer fleet steamer Tamberi has arrived from the Orient and will load English heavy field guns and projectiles made in Pennsylvania for shipment west by the Canadian Pacific line. A large cargo of American guns already reached Vladivostock and is being sent to Poland.
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Vancouver
B. C
Orient
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
Vladivostock
Poland
Hold Half a Million Men in German POW Camps
Berlin reports year end totals of 8158 officers and 577575 enlisted prisoners of war held in Germany. The summary excludes civilians interned and those captured in Russian Poland or still in transit.
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Berlin
Germany
Russian
Poland
New Imperial Naturalization Act Expands British Citizenship
Ottawa reports the imperial naturalization act takes effect across the empire today. It allows an alien who becomes a British subject in one region to be a subject in all. Residential qualification shifts to five years within the empire, with the final year in Canada. Noted American born Canadians Sir Thomas Shaughnessy Sir William Van Horne and Hon. George E. Perley are among applicants.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Empire
British Empire
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
William van Horne
George E. Perley
United States
Weather Report From Washington Jan First
The forecast notes rain in the west and snow or sleet in the east as January begins. Temperatures and exact locations are not specified.
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Washington
Jan
Son of German Chancellor Bethmanns Killed in Action
Berlin reports the eldest son of Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg was killed in action in Prussia during wartime. The terse release confirms his death and notes a prisoner was taken, with unclear timing and details due to damaged text.
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Berlin
von Bethmans
Mam Waed
Kansas Prohibition Arrests Reported in 1914
Topeka police report arrests of several individuals on liquor related charges in 1914. The items list names and charges though details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
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Topeka
Kas
Chprgep
Drun Ures
Arizona adopts institutional amendment amid liquor debate
Phoenix voters today joined the list of states enforcing a constitutional amendment affecting liquor sales. Strenuous efforts by opponents and Catholic groups sought to limit prohibition and permit wine for sacramental use, with injunctions aimed at druggists and others. Legal tests are expected to continue in courts.
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Amrizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Riots Over Folders Weigh on Railroads
Local notes indicate a dispute over folder supply and distribution affecting railroad ticketing outlets. Officials say the conflict involves the charging of fees for fire making and the handling of literature at hotels and other sites, with possible public impact on access and costs.
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CiBage
Retirement ends era at Hollweg Glass Co
The firm reorganizes as Louis Hollweg retires from leadership after decades as head and principal owner. The move follows a shift in management and hiring after a long period of steady operations in the glassware business in the Midwest.
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Ind
Jane
Emyey and
Reese
Ileehi
Theiddle West
Head
Prineifirm
Hollweg
Louis Hollwe Pal
Formidable Sunk in Channel Likely by Mine or Submarine
London reports the British battleship Formidable was sunk in the English Channel by a mine or submarine. Seventy-one survivors were rescued by a light cruiser, with many midshipmen among the casualties. The loss follows bombardments on the Belgian coast and recent U-boat activity.
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London
Official
Bureau
Arthur N. Loxley
Paris Journal Reports French Artillery Exchanges
Paris reports the French official statement noting artillery exchanges begin or continue amid ongoing hostilities. The brief mentions military activity but provides no further details on locations or outcomes.
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Paris
Russian Activity Amid Carpathian Front Battles
Vienna dispatch reports Russian movements in the Carpathians with Austrian units repelling an attack. The notes claim progress at several points while the Balkan front remains unsettled. Montenegrin forces and artillery are referenced in relation to the overall struggle.
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Vienna
Russia
Monarchy Would Help The Cranks
Petrograd reports the failure of the last appeal against the prohibition decree as the councils of Petrograd and Moscow reject the petition to authorize resumption of beer and light wine sales.
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Cranks
Petrograd
Moscow
Panama Pacific Exposition Opens in San Diego at Midnight
San Diego January 1 President Wilson will press a button in Washington to open the Panama Pacific exposition at midnight. An elaborate program proceeded the ceremony this morning with notable officials and spectators observing the event.
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San Diego
Wilson
Washington
Missouri millers and shippers in rail rate battle
Final arguments scheduled today in Washington over freight rates. Missouri millers press for maintaining state rates against Missouri railroads and St. Louis grain and flour dealers seek lower interstate rates to align with state rates. Testimony occurred in October.
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Washington
Missouri Millers
Missouri
St. Louis
Teach National Hymns In Detroit Schools
Detroit public schools superintendent Dr. Charles K. Chadsey orders daily instructional time in January for pupils to learn the words of the Star Spangled Banner and America. He believes only one in ten thousand knows all stanzas.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles K. Chadsey
America
Georgia Reforms Child Labor Law Takes Effect
Atlanta on January 1 implements a state law banning work by children under fourteen in factories laundries and places of amusement with exceptions for orphans and children of dependent widows.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Ginners Meet Opens National Convention
Memphis Tenn Jan 1 The national convention of ginners opened its annual sessions with a lively meeting. Attendees from the south plan to push for aggressive measures to close every gin after ginning half as many bales of cotton as last year. Additional changes are discussed for future emergencies.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Convention of Ginners
South
Lumber Up Again In Pine Price Increase
An advance of 1 percent in the price of southern pine takes effect in New Orleans amid the recent reorganization of southern lumber mills that were compelled to break up their combination.
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New Orleans
Southern Lumber Mills
Unique Italian New Year Celebration in Rome
Rome marked the new year with a peaceful display as fireworks and gunfire were banned. Citizens gathered at open windows with glass in hand and shouted Viva Italy, creating an impressive scene.
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Rome
Italy
Mexican general Manuel Garcia executed on hacienda
St Louis Mo Jan 1 Manuel Garcia a general in the Mexican federal army was executed on his hacienda last month according to word received by Zach Tinker his father in law through the state department at Washington He represented the Mexican military department at the Louisiana exposition and was married to Miss Carrie Tinker He is said to have owned 80 acres of land and other property
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St. Louis
Manuel Garcia
Zach Tinker
State Department
Washington
Carrie Tinker
World Leaders Send New Year Greetings to Wilson
Washington Jan 1 President Wilson received New Year greetings from rulers of other nations and Americans. King Albert of Belgium sent thanks for relief from general army headquarters and King George wished personal happiness and prosperity.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Albert
Belgium
General Army Headquarters
George
President Wilson Hints Veto Over Immigration Bill
In Washington on January 1 President Wilson is expected by officials to veto the immigration bill if it includes the literacy test the Senate refused to strike. The president asserts the literacy test does not measure immigrant quality.
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Wasington
D. C
Wilson
Senate
Mummers Parade Delights Philadelphia Crowds
Philadelphia observers report a record Mummers parade on January 1 with hundreds of paraders in elaborate costumes and comic dress. Spectators praised the colorful displays and the competition among clubs for substantial prizes from merchants and sponsors.
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Philadelphia
Comig
Coin Toss Decide Hutchinson Clerk Contest
Daisy Rinehart is blamed as a bad sport in Byracuse Kansas after losing the county clerk race by a coin toss. Congressmen Neeley seeks to settle the dispute as Max Van Hall won the agreed toss that split the tied candidates.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Daisy Rinehart
Byracuse
Kansas
Neeley
Max van Hall
Miss Rinehart
New Episcopal Bishop Begins Service in Oregon
Portland Oregon January 1 Dean Walter T Sumner the new Episcopal bishop of Oregon assumes his duties today.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Walter T. Sumner
Episcopal
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