X ray scrutiny finds no war contraband in cotton bales
British consul generals x ray team examines cotton bound for Bremen at East River pier amid US Britain tensions over neutral commerce. Inspectors and Savannah line agent report no hidden munitions, while copper lists and contraband questions prompt further diplomatic notes and hearings in Washington.
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Washington Post
New York
Courtenay Walter Bennett
Bremen
Pier 3
East River
L. W. Hildun
Savannah
Soma Bales
Labroua
Italy irritates Austria over Aviona move
Italy's expedition in Aviona, which it had occupied, sparked irritation in Vienna. The surprise action may have unsettled plans tied to Prince von Buerow's Vienna mission and an offer of southern Albania to Italy in exchange for unspecified conditions.
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Venice
London
Italy
Aviona
Vienna
Prince von Buerow
Albania
Haste on Filipino bill to resume hearings today
The Senate Philippine Islands committee plans to hasten action on the Jones bill to enlarge self-government for the Philippines and push for a favorable report by mid January. Quezon tells the House disturbances are not sufficient to block the measure and asserts no revolution is underway. Senator Hitchcock emphasizes that unrest will not impede progress, while Worcester prepares to testify and lecture on raids for the panel.
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Jones
Senate Committees On
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Hitchcock
Philippine Committee
War Department
Manuel Quezon
Islands
United States
Manila
Corregidor
Philippine Scouts
Mr. Quezon
Philippines
Dean C. Worcester
Government may demand indemnity from British over cotton shipment issue
State Department officials said two cases involved general search and that Britain used them as a basis for talks. Solicitor Cone Johnson called any broad conspiracy to hide contraband on cotton shipments absurd but noted isolated cases could disrupt all shipments. Some discussed retaliation or an embargo on Allied shipments, though White House circles expect Britain to address the concerns. The British embassy declined to issue a statement while London handles the diplomacy, and Ambassador Spring-Rice sees negotiations as London-run with low friction risk.
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Great Britain
Cone Johnson
United States
Germany
Austria
White House
London
Spring-Rice
Greeting From Italy's King Extends Birthday Congratulation
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy cabled the President yesterday to wish him a happy fifty eighth birthday anniversary. Delays in messages from many warring nations were caused by cable difficulties.
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Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Chaffee Home Looted of War Trophies in LA
Mrs. Adna R. Chaffee reported theft of Gen. Chaffee’s war trophies and mementos from his Los Angeles home. Value set at $10,000 by the widow. Items stolen after his death on November 1 included rare Chinese ivory and jade ornaments and a signet ring worn by the general.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Adna R. Chaffee
China
Government ship purchase bill urged by cabinet data
Evidence to Senate shows ocean rates rising since the European war and only 50 percent of ships in use. Fletcher prepares report backing enlarged tonnage and a $40,000,000 government investment to cut freight costs. Cotton rates from New York to Liverpool jumped to 75 cents per 100 pounds. Bremen rates up to $3 per 100 pounds. Supporters say a government run line could lower prices. debates and opposition loom.
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Senate
Redfield
McAdoo
Commerce Committee
New York
Liverpool
Bremen
Ccatton
Millville tragedy clears as accused confesses accidental shot
Beatrice Bailey six seated at supper in Bucks Hutem near Millville when a bullet through a window killed her. George Hann twenty confessed to the police that the shot intended for his sweetheart was accidental. The child, daughter of Mrs. William Bailey, was among relatives at her grandmother’s home when the fatal bullet struck. Hann was arrested at his home after learning the girl died.
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Millville
N. J
Beatrice Bailey
Bucks Hutem
George Hann
William Bailey
George Pettit
Hann
Hanna
Burglar drugging tenants robs Harlem apartments
A lone burglar used chloroform to drug residents across Harlem three months, entering through windows to the Douglas and Washington buildings and stealing about $1,000 cash and $1,500 in jewelry from five families. Victims, including Louis Simon and Isaac Marks families, were treated by a doctor after awakening ill. The crime mirrors a prior 114th Street and Seventh Avenue robbery, with other similar break ins reported.
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Washington Post
New York
Harlem
Douglas
Washington
114Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Louis Simon
Simon
Frank Gens
Isaac Marks
Marks
Nominates 1915 Officers of Kallipolis Grotto No 15
Kallipolis Grotto No 15 nominated candidates for 1915 offices at the Chamber of Commerce. January 28 election and installation set in Odd Fellows Hall. Nominations: Monarch EB W Libbey chief justice George H Emmons C P Ross master of ceremonies I S Goldsmith treasurer Joseph T Curran secretary H J Simmons F I Hunter sentinel William Schoenberger Alexander Schmid trustees Edward S Schmid Peter Lattimer John H Shreve. Memorial services were led by Rev Usugh T Smith of Bethany Baptist Church. Retiring monarch T R Pullman spoke. hymns by the Grotto Glee Club.
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Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows’ Flall
Monarch
EB. W. Libbey
George H. Emmons
C. P. Ross
I. S. Goldsmith
Joseph Ti. Curran
H. J. Simmons
F. I. Hunter
William Schoenberger
Alexander Schmid
Edward S. Schmid
Peter Lattimer
John H. Shreve
Usugh T. Smith
Bethany Baptist Church
T. R. Pullman
Grotto Glee Club
Novel Sock Party at Confederate Home Fundraiser
A holiday sock party and dance at the Confederate Home on Vermont Avenue NW raised funds for the Home Memorial. About 50 couples attended the event with a miniature sock penny drive, a buffet luncheon, and an one-step exhibition by Miss Meridith and Gwen Howenstein. Recipients included Leigh Robinson, Maude Howell Smith, Archibald Young, Edward Dutton, and Mrs. George W. Covington. Winnie Davis Chapter handled music. Archibald Young chaired refreshments.
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Confederate Home of the United Daughters
The
Confederacy
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Confederate Home
Home Memorial
Miss Meridith
Gwen Howenstein
Leigh Robinson
Home Board
Maude Howell Smith
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Archibald Young
Edward Dutton
George W. Covington
Winnie Davis
Russians to seek new uses for alcohol prize fund
Fetrograd reports the government has set aside a substantial sum to organize an international competition for discovering new technical methods to utilize industrial alcohol. Prizes totaling over $50,000 will be awarded.
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Fetrograd
Forty Paris Lawyers Die in Battle
Paris December 29 A tablet in the court of appeals lists forty attorneys from Paris who fell in battle.
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Paris
Court of Appeals
Paria
83 year old man sings 52 verse song in two hour marathon
Alton, TIL Dec. 2 James Chessen 381 years old celebrated Christmas night by singing a long nursery rhyme song with 52 verses at a family dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs Julius Haas. The retired stockman, seeking work as a chorns trainer, performed after dancing the tango with his son in law and was hoarse at the end. Granddaughter Mrs William Sumer accompanied on piano. Dinner at Julius Haas home, an affluent Alton backer.
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Cote
Chessen
William Sumer
Julius Haas
Alton Backer
Patronage fight in Vermont senators review Brattleboro postmaster bid
A Democratic clash over patronage centers on Brattleboro postmaster nomination Maj. F W Childs received 3 of 14 Vermont committee votes while P H Moran drew 11 The Senate postoffice committee, led by Senator Martine, will report against confirmation The dispute involves Postmaster General Burleson and Vermont officials including State Chairman Kennedy and John L Moran
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Hrattleboro
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P. H. Moran
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Reed
Ewing G. Bland
Missouri
Capitol
Judiciary Committee
Stone
Florida
Bristow
Kansas
Surplus to the needy Patten explains plan to give away fortune
Chicago December 29 two Chicago millionaires Julius Rosenwald and James A Patten give away all earnings beyond living costs and investments to charity Patten says he made 25 000 from a wheat pit move and will donate it He supports United Charities Juvenile Protective Association Visiting Nurse Association and Jewish relief causes Rosenwald backs Jewish charities and Patten supports Northwestern University The two men are tied to major city philanthropies through their giving
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Washington Post
Chicago
James A. Patten
Mr. Patten
Board of Trade
Wheat King
United Charities
Juvenile Protective Association
Visiting Nurse Association
Rosenwald
Patten
Northwestern University
World War Remedy Proposed by Columbia Professor
Chicago December 29 John Bassett Moore of Columbia University urged the American Political Science Association to organize all nations to codify administer and enforce international law like municipal law. He outlined a system with law above violence effective enforcement specific universal adoption and tribunals with advisory and judicial powers to apply the international code.
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Chicago
John Bassett Moore
Columbia University
American Political Science Association
Moore
Bis
Santa Claus Delights Children at Emergency Home
The Christmas festival at the Washington Emergency and Receiving Home in Barcroft Virginia featured a tree heavy with ornaments and gifts. Santa distributed presents amid a musical program as Dr. Murphy the director and Mrs. Barringer the superintendent greeted attendees. Abbie Wright played organ and Fritz Linden acted as Santa.
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Barcroft
Santa Claus
Alexandria
Murphy
Barringer
Abbie Wright
Fritz Linden
Filipino Revolt Spreading From Manila to Cavite
Reports from Manila on December 29 indicate rising unrest among Filipinos spreading toward Cavite where Aguinaldo has set up headquarters. The authorities are arming coast patrols and patrolling with destroyers ready to land troops if needed.
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Washington Post
Manila
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Filippina
National Popular Government League Meet At Willard
The second annual meeting of the National Popular Government League will convene at the Willard on Monday and Tuesday with discussions by Congress members farmers newspaper men labor leaders Federal officials and students of political economy. Frank P. Walsh and Senator Robert L Owens will open sessions and address topics including direct primaries initiative referendum recall federal corrupt practices act and informed voting.
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National Popular Government League
Willard
Frank P. Walsh
United States Industrial Relations Committee
Robert L. Owens
Oklahoma
League
Progressive leader backs 1916 amalgamation with Republicans
Illinois Republican William E. Hinebaugh, organizer of the Bull Moose in Congress, declares Progressives should join with Republicans in 1916. He notes the six or seven Progressives in the next Congress may join the Republican minority, receive committee assignments, and act as part of the party.
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Bull Moose Party
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Republican Caucus
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