Woman Fends Off Burglar. No Theft Reported in Alexandria
A North Columbus street home of Southern Railway conductor Drew Toms was entered shortly after 4 yesterday morning. The intruder warned Mrs. Toms not to scream. neighbors heard two pistol shots and a police whistle. No loot was taken as the burglar exited through a side window. Concerns rise over burglaries as plans unfold for church parish hall and local civic actions.
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Alexandria
Udrew Toms
Southern Railway
Columbus Street
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Julian Early
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Polie
Rammel hosts supper after election and public notices
William L. Rammel entertained organization members at a supper after the election. Mrs. Jean Charlotte W. L. Fateman, widow of Philip H. Yateman, died yesterday at 220 North Washington. she was 93 and long known in Alexandria, with funeral plans undecided. Belgian war sufferers fund total rises to 208.50 with new contributions from Robert Jones, Willard Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and Mrs. Laura Watkins in merchandise. A coroner’s inquest is set for tonight at Wheatley’s to probe Melvin Humphries, 18, killed Sunday by contact with a live electric wire.
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Philip H Yateman
North
Washington Street
Alexandria
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Harriett Lloyd
Yateman
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Robert 4. Jones
Willard Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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Wheatley
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FE. Humphries
Judge Latimer Arrest Case Sparks Court Debate
Judge J Wilmer Latimer was fined after a speeding arrest by Bicycle Policeman W C Allen. Latimer sought to prove non speeds and called witnesses, while Judge Pugh ruled there wasn't enough evidence to refute the officer. John Whase of Chevy Chase Md also promised to refrain from future offenses.
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Allen
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George Datzell
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Palmer to Practice Law After Term Ends
Pennsylvania Representative A. Mitchell Palmer, defeated for senator, said at the White House he is not a candidate for any office and will return home to practice law when his term ends March 4. He dismissed suggestions of a future government post.
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Allen Rolls 167 Game For a Duckpin Record
Alien of the Grand team set a district duckpin season high by rolling 187 in a game against Linworths. He followed with 112 and 06 for a 475 set, breaking the previous 160 record held by Earl Fiker in the National Capital circuit weeks earlier.
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Value study slow in rail valuation bids 7000 horses sought
The Federal valuation effort on railroads reports a major hitch in determining original cost to date due to pre 1907 account classifications and lost records. Fifteen roads are under active study with government parties on fifty railroads. experts warn depreciation could alter final values and influence public safety concerns.
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FEDS SIGN JOHNSON FOR CHICAGO FEDERALS
Walter Johnson agreed to a two year contract with the Chicago Federals after talks with manager Tinker and club president Weeghman. Johnson refused to disclose salary but said the offer was the best he has received and he is ready to report to Chicago.
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Senators Hunt Hidden Holiday Retreat near Baltimore
Three or four Democratic senators, vacationing at the Lore Baltimore Club, were seen hunting in Maryland woods. Reported plans for a large rabbit pot roast at a private Capitol restaurant suggest a relaxed lead up to the short session. The Lord Haltimore Chub’s proximity allows a small group to stay near the capital until the holidays end.
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Knox Appears for Thaw in Supreme Court Case
Philander C. Knox former Secretary of State appeared in the Supreme Court as attorney for Harry K. Thaw filing a brief against New Yorks extradition bid from New Hampshire Knox argues Thaw is insane and not responsible for Stanford Whites killing and that extradition cannot be used for any purpose other than returning a fugitive to trial The case is set for argument on Monday December 7.
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New York
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Steel trade hopeful of better pig iron buying and activity
The steel trade remains hopeful for stronger pig iron purchases this week, signaling more manufacturing in the month. Buyers from Buffalo to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis show broader district strength. December foresees high finished steel tonnage, with Iron Age and Iron Trade Review noting continued orders and a potential bottom in November.
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Order for 525000 swords is received from Europe
Sperial to The Washington Post reports American manufacturers plan a large scale move into sword and bayonet production. A Buffalo hardware firm negotiates with two foreign governments for delivery of over 500000 swords bayonets and steel bars for aeroplane use. One order seeks 500000 cavalry swords and sabers and another 25000.
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Buffalo Hardware
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Steamers off for Europe with cotton and horses
New Orleans December 5 British steamers Rowanmore and Asian cleared yesterday with 244i horses said for British and French armies, plus large cargoes of cotton and grain. Rowanmore to Bordeaux and Asian to Liverpool via Avonmouth. Jona, first of four ships, will sail from Portland in about a week with 700 Texas horses. ship movements extend to June. Horses from West and Southwest U.S. are shipped to France and England. Mobile announces Cratheus charter to haul 1,600 horses from Mobile to Bordeaux for the French army, with horses sourced from St. Louis.
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Japan appoints agents to get business data
The Japanese government has appointed several special commissioners to inspect the effect of the present war on world trade and to extend foreign markets for Japanese goods. Commissioners, accompanied by businessmen, will start for destinations including China India Asiatic Russia the South Sea Islands Australia the United States and Canada. Mr Sho Shide is appointed to the United States and previously acted as the Japanese commercial agent in New York.
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New War Contracts Call for 30 000 000 Cartridges
Lowell mass December 3 United States Cartridge Company receives an order for 20 000 000 cartridges from a source not public but said to be England. The firm works day and night with thorough examinations for all applicants. New Haven December 3 an arms factory here builds four new buildings covering an acre each to manufacture ammunition. The company has orders for 10 000 00 rounds of ammunition.
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American clockmakers win market share in Germany and Europe
American clock manufacturers, working at full time, are expanding into European markets previously dominated by German makers. The closure of Austrian and German factories boosts American output and tariff changes aid sales. One firm ships small clocks to England and plans a London branch after five years with Glasgow office.
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Big Shipments of Apples From New York to Europe
New York manifests show vessels sailing for European ports with large apple exports. The steamship Columbia carried 10,900 barrels of apples and total shipments for the day reached 13,454 barrels worth 45,867 dollars plus 4,141 boxes worth 8,287 dollars. Frederik VII II manifest included 127,144 pounds of bacon valued at 16,180 dollars and 2,246,213 pounds of tard valued at 245,402 dollars, along with 2344 packages of hardware, drugs, shoes, machinery, and 37 cases shoes totaling significant value.
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Savage Arms Rushes Guns for British, Ottawa Orders
Utica reports Savage Arms is producing high powered magazine rifles and automatic revolvers for the British government. The order, placed through Canadian officials, targets Ottawa shipments. The rifle is lever action with a magazine, the revolvers are automatic and unusually long range.
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Great boom in textiles at Amoskeag Mills
Manchester N H Dec 3 the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company which employs 16 000 operatives in its textile mills here announced today it would resume operation on a full time basis immediately For several months the mills had run only four and a half days a week and some departments had been closed for weeks Huge orders have been received from abroad.
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Russia buys 50 thousand tanks for pontoon bridges
New York December 3 The Russian government has purchased 50 000 65 gallon air tight steel tanks at about 256 000 to be used in constructing pontoon bridges. First shipment to go forward Saturday. Entire lot must be shipped by January 16 per contract terms.
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Norwegians Buy Rye From United States
Christiania Norway Dec 3 Own ers have concluded contracts with the United States for supplies of rye totaling about 24 000 barrels The country has also obtained 40 000 barrels of barley from the Black Sea The cargo was to go to Germany but due to the blockade and Baltic mines the ship was sent to Norway The Norwegian American Line has profited from increased passenger and goods traffic to North America Several additional steam ships have been chartered.
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England and Russia Buy More Motors and Tools
Purchasing agents of England and Russia closed contracts here yesterday for automobile trucks and tools totaling 2,500,900 dollars. Each country ordered 300 trucks with 200 three ton and 10 five ton units. Buyers for the British government received a cablegram ordering thousands of shovels picks and other trench digging tools.
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1 000 000 Suits Ordered
London reports that 1,000,900 soldier suits have been ordered for the United States. A letter dated November 27 from H S Lindsay, parliamentary secretary of the Labour Party, is cited. Harold Haker, war office financial secretary, allegedly told Labour officials that the order went to American firms due to insufficient prompt supply at home and would not have been made if avoidable.
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New Haven Arms Factory Operating Day And Night
Boston dispatch reports Winchester Repeating Arms at New Haven employs 4,000 on day shift and 2,000 at night. The firm expands buildings costing 500,000 dollars and produces 100,000 rifles of standard French army pattern along with 9,000,000 cartridges. W H McElwain Company of Boston receives 256,000 pairs of shoes for allies, foreign sales reach 50,000 pairs worth about 3,000,000. An order for 600,000 swords from the English government is awarded to A Hankey & Co of Rochdale.
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French ship carries 1144 horses to Jersey City
A shipment of 1,144 horses for the French army left Omaha for Jersey City today. An order was issued for 10,000 more horses to be delivered after December 21, highlighting wartime supply for France.
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Bill for Prison Reforms at Fort Leavenworth
Secretary Garrison submits sweeping federal military prison policy changes to Congress. The plan, to be folded into the army appropriation bill, would rename Fort Leavenworth as the United States disciplinary barracks and extend the federal paroling system. It abolishes the current board of commissioners, transferring duties to the Secretary of War or designees.
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Submarine Plant Hires 500 For 12-Hour Shifts In Groton
Five hundred men are working twelve-hour shifts at the New London Ship and Engine Company's Groton plant. The company has large contracts for machinery to be installed in submarines.
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Virginia Tobacco Growers Seek Aid From McAdoo
Senator Swanson of Virginia will urge Secretary McAdoo to implement relief measures for tobacco growers in Virginia and other tobacco states. He notes export limitations worsened by the European war impacting tobacco shipments.
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Cotton Loan Nears Chairmen Meet December Fifteenth
The cotton loan committee completed the last major step for the 136 million dollar fund by notifying state committees to select local chairmen. Florida and Missouri details were incomplete, but officials expect local organizations to form soon and applications for loans to follow. Southern producers show limited enthusiasm due to required interest, though plan is viewed as a potential success regardless of immediate borrowings.
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City News in Brief Highlights and Local Meetings
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