Brokers and Editors Face Test in Stock Scandal Probe
Washington January 13 A House vote approved a rules committee power to compel witnesses in the stock leak inquiry to answer fully. Law son likely to testify first. Wall Street Journal editor James K Reilly to be questioned about brokers wires alerting Wall Street to a December note.
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Washington, D. C
Rules Committee
House
Welsd
Lawson
James K. Reilly
The
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
Locktow & Go
Vomby
F. W. McKinnott
Chicago
Thompson & McKinnon
Wood Tit Tor
Donald McDonald
Boston
Woman shoots husband after struggle in Denver home
In Denver on January 12 Mrs. John Law Smith, 43, shot and killed her estranged husband after a confrontation in their residence. The couple had been separated. Mrs. Smith had previously divorced from William A Moore, former Moore family connections noted. Moore, her former husband and father of her child, cooperated with police as the investigation began.
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Denver
Colc
John Law Smith
Smith
Methodist Church
Kansas City
Moore
Smiths
Th. Lome
William ‘A. Moore
Weebare
Mildred
W. A. Moore
Wa Scar
U. S. Cruiser Milwaukee Beached Near Eureka
The United States cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore near Eureka today while aiding in salvage operations for submarine H-3. Tugs rushed to assist though the cruiser was reported in no immediate danger.
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U. S
Eureka
Cal
Milwaukee
Cutter McCulloch Sails to Aid Milwaukee Boat
The United States coast guard cutter McCulloch was ordered to depart San Francisco for Eureka to assist the Milwaukee boat. The voyage typically requires about 18 hours.
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San Francisco
United States Coast Guard
McCulloch
Eureka
Milwaukee
Germans in England receive Christmas gifts
With help from English authorities German prisoners in England received Christmas parcels or cash gifts in time for Christmas. The gifts were contributed by the German Red Cross Society and organized through Berlin headquarters, the local delegates announced.
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New York
England
German Red Cross Society
Berlin
Regina Margherita Sinks After Mine Hit
Rome reports the Italian battleship Regina Margherita struck two torpedoes or mines on December 11 and sank within minutes. Most of the crew perished, 270 survivors rescued, with the captain and 14 officers among the missing. The admiralty confirms no other losses beyond those announced.
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Regina Margherita
Gg5
Public Y M C A to Sell White Elephant for Drive
The Y M C A executive committee announced a plan to sell a white elephant in a five day drive from January 21 to 26. Dr R B von Kleinsmid chairs the committee with Charles Salomon N Plumer Leo Goldsmith and General L H Manning. The elephant, valued at 46000 on the hoof, will be paraded daily in downtown Tucson as funds are raised to reach a 40000 goal. The animal consumes about 2450 annually in fodder and will be sold with trunk and tail pieces offered as special items.
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R. B. von Klein- Smid
Charles F. Salomon
N. Plumer
Leo Goldsmith
L. H. Manning
Arizona National Bank
KleinSmid
Capecity
University of Arizona
W. H. Day
Bilheimer
Tors
E. Kinney Miller
Tucson
German Press Reacts to Allies Note on War Aims
Berlin reports quote Tageblatt and Lokal Anzeiger urging unity behind the entente reply to Wilson while noting mixed German reactions. Editors assess the note's impact on central Europe and efforts to pit opponents against each other, warning against any perception of German defeat.
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Berlin
London
Entente
Wilson
Ine Tageblatt
Lokal Anzeiger
Europe
Tageblatt
Germany
Tageriatt
Thaw Funds Education for Two Young Men at University
Report reveals Harry K. Thaw arranged and funded education for J. F. Barnard of Concord New Hampshire and Roland Downey of Tempe Arizona. Barnard, a Dartmouth freshman, was aided to attend Arizona to complete his studies while Downey benefited from Thaw's patronage, with public praise by R B von Klein Smid president of the University.
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Uni+reity
Arizona
Co Ool
Ide Speather
Mary Copley Thew
Pittabarg
Iife
United States
J. F Barnard
Concord
N H
Roland Downey
Iftem
Ariz
R. B. von Klein Smid
Univery
Harnard
Toolesf
Barnard
Thaw
Stanuera White
Matteavs
New Hampshire
Eagle Hotel
Mfe
New England
Dartmouth
Bulletin
Ureora High School
Dispatches
Arimona
Tiem Company
Downey
von Kielsa
Law
Aine Industry Faces Closure Amid Fuel Shortage
Reports from mining and smelting circles warn of a threatened shutdown as coke and coal supplies dwindle. Ore piles up at the emetter yards while smelters race to find fuel. Purchasers plead for new shipments as shortages drive prices and production toward an emergency halt.
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United States
Death of American Attache in Mexico Told by Minister
Mexican Foreign Minister Candido Aguilar telegraphed denial of reports that Luis D Antin, the American attache, died from unnatural causes. The minister said D Antin’s death stemmed from cerebral congestion during a trip from Monterey to Queretaro, due to a preexisting cardiac condition. he died in San Luis Potosi.
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Mexico
Washington
German diplomat promoted to minister plenipotentiary
A German diplomat receives a promotion to minister plenipotentiary in the German diplomatic service and will remain attached to the German embassy for the present.
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William
Southern Pacific to Invest 8.25 Million on Yor Improvements
The Southern Pacific plans to spend 8.25 million dollars on Yor improvements ahead of the completion of the San Diego and Arizona Railway.
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Southern Pacific
Yor
San Diego and Arizona
British and German Hinge on Somme Front and Eastern Front Struggles
British thrusts north of the Ancre report inroads into German lines as a new attack is claimed at Serre. German forces gain ground in Rumania and along the Moldavian frontier, while Russians suffer losses northwest of Bralia as Mihalea falls to Turkish troops. Bulgarian forces seize a monastery near the Buzeu Sereth junction.
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Ancre
Somme
Berlin
Serre
Ramtania
Teutonic
Danube
Bralia
Mihalea
Sereth
Buzeu
Slanic
Ostuz
Prisoners Protest Food at Rossi Cafe Jail Meals
Hunger strike erupted at the county jail over substandard meals from Rossi Cafe. Federal and county authorities investigated a can delivered mix with gristle, bones, and unknown ingredients. Supervisor Baker ensured promised improvements and accountability for future jail fare.
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Rossi Cafe
Board of Supervisors
United States Marshal's Office
Phoenix
Baker
Harry Hall
Pershing's Forces To Quit Mexico Territory Soon
Washington January 13 Congressmen at the war department pressed inquiries on the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Secretary Baker said the militia should be returned home soon but gave no definite plan. Officials indicated the next Mexican move had been decided by President Wilson and would be announced Monday in New York to the Mexican members of the JOMCO Mission.
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Washington
Mexico
War Department
Baker
Wilson
New York
JOMCO
Senator Shafroth's bill backs 13th farm loan district
The Senate Banking Committee approved and ordered favorable report of a bill to create a 13th federal farm loan district covering Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico with a farm loan bank at Denver marking a step for regional agricultural credit assistance.
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Washington
Shafroth
Federal Farm Loan
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
Denver
Senate Banking Committee
Pneumonia Claims Another North Carolina Trooper
Private William Henson of Company D second North Carolina infantry died at the base hospital in El Paso from pneumonia. He was 18 1/2 years old, a Goldsborough, North Carolina native, and leaves his mother and sister.
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EL Paso
William Henson
Company D
Second
North Carolina Infantry
Goldsborough
N. C
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