Russians Preparing to Launch Great Offensive South of Riga
Washington report summarizes Thomas W. Lawson refusing to name an informant linking cabinet officers and a New York broker to a stock gambling partnership amid a leak tied to President Wilson's peace note. Lawsons seeks a formal inquiry into the New York stock exchange before naming individuals, insisting disclosure would harm the nation and administration.
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American Women's Husband a Rebel
Mme Coremilan once Miss Cockrell daughter of the late Senator Cockrell of Missouri her husband a longtime Greek political figure recently resigned as Greek minister to Rome to join the Venizelist revolutionary movement in Greece. Also mentions a witness matter before a special committee and Lawson refusing to name individuals, asserting a drastic stock exchange inquiry may follow, and ends with a note that John Braal was sentenced to hang January 16 1917 for murdering his wife Florence A Small at Mountain View on September 25.
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Harrison
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John Braall
Florence A. Small
Mountain View
Great Legal Battle Over Railroad Wages at Supreme Court
Washington Jan 2 The great legal battle over constitutionality at the Adamson act continued in the Supreme Court with counsel for railroads questioned by Justices White Brandeis and Day. Railroads chief counsel Walker D Hines argued Congress cannot regulate wages as interstate commerce. He contended the act serves wage fixing not safety or efficiency. Justices pressed for broader power questions and potential impact on rates and living costs.
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Justice Piney
Sr. James
Germans Again Discuss Peace Amid War News
Berlin reports that German papers discuss peace again after a ceremony involving an American diplomat gift. Leading sources say Germany would welcome American support for peace, provided it does not hinder Germany’s stated aims and its efforts at war.
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America
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Great Crowd Watches Big Fight Debates Capital Dry Referendum
A packed gallery witnessed a tense debate on a bill to submit the question of making the national capital dry to a DC referendum. Hundreds of letters and telegrams were read or presented for printing as supporters and opponents argued the measure amid a closely contested vote.
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German and American peace aims debated in press reports
The Boernen Zeitung and the Great Zeitung analyze Ambassador Gerard's Berlin speech. They note American interest in peace while questioning Germany US relations. London’s Guardian calls Gerard's remarks a diplomatic signal and warns of shifting factions influencing Germany US ties.
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Paris Newspapers Disavow Caillaur Effort
Paris papers reject caillaur bid as Joseph Cafilaux, once a French cabinet member, travels to Italy attempting to influence events. Italian reports note he has been publicly disavowed by Paris press.
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Joseph Cafilaux
Italy
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Platt Opens Defense in Bopp Conspiracy Trial
Sam Platt, former Nevada Senate candidate and defense counsel, starts closing arguments in the Frans Bopp German consul general case. He attacks government informer Louis J. Botth, accusing him of payoffs to entrap the consulate, and argues co-defendant Mrs. Margaret W. Corett and others were drawn into a dynamite plot. Remaining defense attorneys follow as jurors await verdict.
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Cal
Ban Platt
Fieno
United Btalea Senate
Nevada
Frans Bopp
Allica
Platt
E. St. von Schack
George von Dricken
Lyle Crowley
Margaret W. Corett
Smith
Crowley
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Colonel Cody Growing Weaker In Final Illness
Venter, Cola Jan 9 Colonel William F Cody Duffalo Till grew weaker today. He slept fairly well last night but digestion has failed and he no longer sustains life from food. Natural functions have largely ceased as his condition deteriorates.
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Wyoming to Enter Day State Column in 1918 Debates
Cheyenne Wyoming January 5 1918 legislative leaders open the fourteenth talog in the state capital today predicting party caucuses will back the submission of a constitutional amendment for prohibition. Leaders say adoption of a resolution is among the first tasks for the session.
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Cheyenne
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Wrortna
Field Marshal von Mackensen drives on Sereth line
Russian forces retreat across the Putna as Austrian German offensive advances push from Foksbant toward the Hereth sector. German troops seize fortress positions, claim about 6,500 prisoners across yesterday and the preceding day, with three cannons and ten machine guns captured in the push. Weather and rail reports note continued heavy artillery in the west and new offensives forming in the Riga area.
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