Row Over Day Debate Denies He Defended Vice
A bitter House floor clash between Philadelphia Democrat JC Hamp Moore and Seattle Republican James Worgan erupted over district segregation. Moore defended Philadelphia under a strict code during a debate on a presidential amendment, countering Worgan’s attacks with statistics on local improvements and pressuring for policy support.
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James Worgan
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Hepre
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Suffragists See Hope in Debate Over Personal Integrity
Fragmented report cites a Tuesday session where Bryan pressed for reforms while Moore defended saloon and brothel institutions. Bryan accused, Moore responded by labeling Bryan as a wanderer and fortune seeker, with dialogue focusing on personal integrity and party debate in Washington.
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Pernaloo
Lretta Waar
Bryan
Moore
Washington
Prohibition party to launch 129 day petition drive
Kansas City hosts a national Prohibition campaign beginning January 3 with delegates from Kansas Iowa and Missouri aimed at gathering 6 090 000 voter signatures to push a nationwide ban before Congress votes again. Speakers include Rep H Richmond P Hobson Eugene N Chafin and ex Gov John P St John.
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Prohibition Party
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Iowa
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Congress
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Eugene N Chafin
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Nebraska
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Congressional Union Suffragists Criticize Prohibition Leaders
At Congressional Union headquarters leaders blamed Democratic authorities for delaying the Hobson Prohibition vote and vowed the suffrage amendment will prevail. Miss Lacey Burns argued Democratic leaders will face backlash over the two issues, while supporters emphasized the suffrage campaign would proceed regardless of prohibition results. A Washington anti suffrage branch may form to fight women voting, with letters sent urging Congress to oppose a constitutional vote.
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Nevada
Montara
Prohibition Fight Shapes 1916 Constitutional Amendments
Fragmented text reveals 1916 struggle over constitutional amendments tied to prohibition. Lawmakers debate whether to record positions, with 133 opposed and 438 voting against the measure, potentially delaying action and influencing future Congress.
Unemployed Reserves Debate Housing Reform
Lawmakers discussed compulsory service for unemployed reserve members and potential discharge after ten years. Representative Brit and allies argued for broad action to curb loafing and boost national strength, while critics warned of flawed plans and ineffective reforms.
Colorado leaders push national recreation area plan
Colorado officials and lawmakers urged rapid creation of a Rocky Mountain National Park sized forest reserve in the state to boost tourism. The measure would designate 360 square miles as a protected recreation area to attract visitors and support outdoor travel.
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Ros Atptmans
Jowetet Carlson
Shifroth
Loose Lands
New Passport Rules Reported by Ambassador in Berlin
Ambassador Gerard reported to the State Department in Berlin on new Ciazman passport regulations effective January 2. The rules require official certified photographs and bearers' signatures and inspection by German diplomatic or consular officials. Americans failing to observe regulations may be turned back at the border.
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Berlin
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Hall Renaming Nominates Several Federal Appointees
The President renominated Chav Hall of Colorado Springs to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Raimundo Harrison of Anton thico New Mexico is named receiver of public moneys at Fort Sumner New Mexico. Mats A Carioti is selected to be postmaster at Treadwell Alaska.
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Colorado Springs
Raimundo Harrison
Anton Thico
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Fort Sumner
N Mex
Mats A Carioti
Treadwell Alaska
Flop on neutrality quotes party's textbook
Special report from Omaha dates December 3 noting Secretary Bryan reversed stance on lending money and arms to belligerents. The Omaha World-Herald, aligned with Senator Hitchcock, cites a 1914 Democratic textbook and argues Bryan's current opposition to Hitchcock's bill mirrors past party principles while criticizing administration policy on arms sales to belligerents amid the war.
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Omaha
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Omaha World-Herald
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World- Herald
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World-Herald
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Mexico
Ilitchcock
President Gives Turkey Gifts at White House
The President distributed 125 fifteen pound turkeys to White House staff including policemen clerks and domestics as Christmas presents. He plans to honor his late actions and aid needy families via Washington Associated Charities. Many gifts arrive at the White House mailbox but none will be opened until Christmas.
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Wilson
Washington Associated Charities
Lieut George McCellan Chase Dies at Letterman Hospital
Lieut George McCellan Chase U S Army son of Brig Gen George F Chase retired and Mrs Chase of 1744 Z Street NW died yesterday afternoon in Letterman Hospital San Francisco Information received by Gen Chase says he had served with the First Cavalry on the Mexican border He is survived by his wife and two children Burial will be at West Point where he graduated in 1912.
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Ely McCellan Chase
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Letterman Hospital
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First Cavalry
West Point
Dry states hit brewery firm Columbus plant falls to receivers
The Hester Columbus Brewery Company a $12 million firm with breweries in several states went into receivership by order of a U S district court Judge Sater named C Christian Born and Carl J Hoster as receivers The company blamed dry laws and reduced beer demand in the last eight years noting West Virginia and old Virginia voting dry as key blows It cited a 1914-16 decline and higher saloon license fees and local option laws as factors in its financial trouble
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Ohio
Hester- Columbus Breweriea Company
United States District Court
Sater
Samuel S and
Victor Steiner
New York
C Christian Born
Carl J Hoster
West Virginia
Old Virginia
Croker's Bride Kills Wildcat Near Palm Beach
In Palm Beach Florida on December 23 Mrs Richard Croker wife of the former Tammany boss hunted near Wigwam. Accompanied by her husband she faced a snarling wild cat about to spring from a tree and shot it dead with a rifle preserving serious injury.
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Wigwam
Richard Croker
Washington dog Santa leaves dogs without Christmas gifts
Victor Poeschie known as the dog doctor of Washington died at Washington Asylum Hospital after a period of illness. He spent years delivering Christmas gifts to pedigreed dogs, earning praise from owners and even diplomats for his canine care and poetry. His burial was arranged by relatives in Congressional Cemetery.
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Senators Fight Over Post Office Appointments And Power
Senators debate a legislative measure banning public funds for pay to officers rejected by the Senate. The fight highlights potential deadlocks as the President pushes patronage limits. Key figures include Reed of New Hampshire and Senator Ooorman, with Cabinet members Burleson and McAdoo active in shaping the confrontation.
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Newlands Waterway Plan Delayed to Next Congress Session
Senator Newlands announced in the Senate that his plan to coordinate river and harbor improvements into a broad national waterway development scheme would be deferred until the next session. He indicated the President supports the plan but will not press it this season.
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Trade Boom at Hand as $300 Million Orders Quoted
New York December 23 Bethlehem Steel president Charles M Schwab says European nations have placed over 300 million dollars in orders with U S factories since the war began. He predicts a great prosperity period for the United States and notes he canceled submarine contracts with Britain to honor neutrality. He cites new munition deals abroad and foresees transportation needs to handle a manufacturing surge.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
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Kehwab
Millions spent for goods by Europe in Kansas City
The Commercial Club reports Kansas City supplied European belligerents with horses and mules and provisions and shoes for soldiers. About $5,000,000 of horses and mules were sold to the British government via local manufacturers, with 5,000 pairs of shoes also shipped. Flour exports from the district rose to 52 barrels,000 this year from 7,700 last year due to foreign demand since the war began.
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Thi
Commercial Club Today
Million Dollar Cotton Cargo Sets Sail From Texas City
The Elder-Dempster liner Egba departed Texas City with about 16,853 bales of cotton in its hold worth nearly $1.006 million bound for Liverpool. The shipment is noted as one of the era’s largest cotton cargos to leave Texas City.
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Egba
Elder-Dempster
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500000 Canteens Ordered for Pennsylvania Factory
New Kensington Pa Dec 23 An order for 560 000 aluminum canteens for a belligerent nation of Europe was received by a local manufacturing company. Several months will be required to fill the order but shipments are to be made each week.
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Europe
Aged Man's Injuries Fatal Des Marets Dies After Run-Down
Capt Des Marets dies fifteen days after being run down by a car in Washington. Ernest A Des Marets ten or thirteen? years old was struck by a street car December 8 at Fourteenth and Fortmont streets northwest. He died at Providence Hospital. Captain Des Marets from Long Island NY was in the city for rivers and harbors congress. He had dined at Mrs A B Graham’s Fontanel Courts. An inquest will be held and the body sent to the Des Marets home.
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Providence Hospital
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Long Island
Rivers and Harbors Congress
A B Graham
Fontanel Courts
Maid and Jewels Vanish From Walter Branden Burg Residence
Robbery at Walter Branden burg at 1620 T street northwest yesterday. Family jewels valued at 1122 dollars stolen while house was unattended. A colored man in charge of the house disappeared when the family returned for dinner. Central Office Detective Sergis Bau and McNamee investigated the case.
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T Atreet
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Sergis Bau
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