Urge anti strike law day light saving indorsed
A railroad committee report urged immediate passage of anti strike measures by Congress to prevent rail strikes. The chamber backed a permanent home here and called for majority public representation on investigation boards and a new interstate Commerce Bureau to compile rail labor statistics. Leaders warned rail unions seek to paralyze transport, emphasized more terminals and equipment, and proposed a central chamber headquarters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace League
Congress
Leu Y Dream
Usnter of Commerce
United Course
Chamber
Wion
Tee
Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau
the Red Cross
United States
Germans in Holy Wrath at Rejection of Peace
Amsterdam January 31 report from Berlin states Emperor William replies to Brandenburg officials with a vow that after 80 months of war the German people, in holy wrath at the rejection of his peace offer, are inspired to renewed strength and united with the Kaiser to win the final battle, deeming peace disturbers as enemies to be restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
London
William
Brandenburg
Berlin
Convention backs world league as peace aim
Delegates reaffirmed support for a world league to keep peace but rejected military enforcement. A daylight saving proposal was reviewed, citing health and economic reasons, though it lacked two thirds congressional approval. Major Gen. Leonard Wood testified on guard mobilization failures and urged federal control and swift reform of supply and artillery programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dation
Leonard Wood
Senate Universal Training and Committee
War Department
National Guard
Maryland
Wood
Hugh L. Scott
Crosa- J
Militia Bureau
Scott
Great Britain
Guard
Attacks on Hill 304 End in Repulse Near Ver dun
Berlin reports say French efforts to recapture trenches at Hill 194 northwest of Ver dun failed after a day of heavy artillery. French attacks observed near Tp om A and at 7.45 p m were repulsed by German fire in superior fashion amid the Esnes valley approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jan
Sayville
Hill 194
Verdun
Esnes
T P
Tp Om
Death Harvest of Germanys Submarines Under Restrictions
The record lists ships sunk by German submarines before and after the September 1915 pledge to the United States, detailing names, dates, and whether lives were lost. It notes ships sunk beyond the three-mile limit and the five ships sunk without loss of life off Newport Rhode Island by U-53 on October 8, 1916.
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Germany
Bertin
United States
Aquila
Lusitania
Hesperian
Ancona
Persia
Maloja
Silvius
Tubania
Brerwindvale
Sussex
Manchester Engineer
Zent
Sane
Chantala
Koenigin Wilhelmina
Letimbre
Kelvina
She Marina
We Boate
Angheliki
Tae
Lanao
Arabia
Columbia
Newport
R. L
Strathdene
West Point
Stephano
Bloomersdijk
Christian Knudsen
Gypsy Smith Sees Judas Within Modern Christians
Gypsy Smith in a fervent sermon labeled Christians of today as lukewarm and self indulgent compared with the steadfast “old time religion.” He urged self denial, cited Judas selling out for 15 50, and warned there is no middle ground. He praised those who suffer for faith and urged living Christ daily with courage and strict standards.
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Gypsy Smith
Christ
Lord
Calvary
Judas
Evangelist
Lfe
Mr. Smith
Shipping Losses Reach 4 559 000 Tons in 1916 War
Berlin reports Entente losses exceed 4 million tons from Central Powers war measures by Dec 31 1916. December alone saw 152 hostile ships totaling 415 500 tons sunk. British losses over 3 million tons. Neutral ships 65 of 86 500 tons also sunk for contraband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Saysville
Poland Is Grateful to Wilson for Independence Plea
Polish societies in Petrograd send an autograph testimonial to President Wilson praising his advocacy for an independent Poland. Warsaw reports the provisional Polish state council telegraphs gratitude, noting Wilson’s stance as a just solution and key to lasting peace.
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Petrograd
London
Tan
David R Francis
Wilson
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin
Polish State Council
Wilaon
Senate
State Council
Kingdom of
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Provisional State Council
Germans Take 900 Prisoners In Russian Front Action
Berlin reports German troops stormed a Russian position on the east bank of the Aa River near the northern front, repelling counterattacks and taking more than 900 prisoners along with fifteen machine guns. The Petrograd dispatch notes a German attack southwest of Riga paused after initial gains, with Russian forces withdrawing two-thirds of a mile near the Kalnzem Chiok road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Prince Leopold
Petrograd
London
Riga
Kalnzem
Chiok
American gets one year in trading with the enemy case
William Chester Silbermann of New York, linked to a Massachusetts rubber firm, had his five months imprisonment and 510 franc fine for trading with the enemy increased to one year by a higher court after an appeal. A Serbian acquaintance in Paris denounced him. his sister and employer appealed to the U.S. State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Chester Silbermann
New York
Silbermann
Massachusetts
Bellagerent
United States State Department
Paul Gottwik
Special assistant named to inspect Russian prison camps
Theodore Russell Schoomaker of New York is appointed special assistant in the American embassy at Petrograd to inspect Russian prison camps, the State Department announced yesterday. He is currently residing in Paterson, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Russell Schoomaker
New York
Petrograd
State Department
Paterson, NJ
Russians Capture Fortifications East of Jacobeni in Snow
Russian troops have penetrated enemy entanglements and captured fortifications on the heights east of Jacobeni southwest of Kimpolung after advancing through snow up to their waists. Dozens of prisoners and booty reported, with heavy fighting on the northern Roumanian front continuing near the Putna valley. Meanwhile Steubenville papers announce price hikes from 2 cents to 16 cents weekly and 1 cent to 2 cents for single copies due to high paper costs.
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Petrograd
London
Jacobeni
Kimpolung
War Office
Jacoben
Kumpelung
Wwe
Berlin
Sayville
Putna
Archduke Joseph
Vale Putna Road
Kimpelung
von Mackensen
Danube
Steubenville
Ohio
Boy’s Joke Nearly Costs Him His Life
In Philadelphia on January 31 a 16 year old boy, Charles Crompton, locked in a trunk by his sister as a prank, nearly suffocated for about 20 minutes while being transported to Broad Street Station. His cries went unheard until the trunk was opened in the baggage room. He was rescued by railroad officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Crompton
Ninth and Walnut Streets
New York
Broad Street
Mary
Detective Bureau
Railroad
Why Society Women Wash Their Own Hair
An ad style note explains women wash hair not as fact but to gain beauty and avoid harm. It recommends a homemade canthrox shampoo, dissolving a teaspoon in hot water for about three cents per wash, claiming it cleans dandruff oil and dirt and leaves hair fluffy and lustrous.
Hogs Hit Record Price at Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago reported a record price of twelve dollars for live hogs at the Union stock yards on January 31, the highest since the Civil War, reflecting strong demand and market strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prohibition Trials End With Acquittals and Appeals Noted
W ashington Post Bureau reports W W Simpson convicted again on Virginia prohibition law charges with $50 fine and 30 days jail. appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia granted and 60 day stay. J B McCormick acquitted. a nolle pros entered for R Grove. Orenas Beach pleads guilty to burglary and gets three months. Local obituaries and minor sentences noted.
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Washington Post
Baireau
King Street
Alexandria
W. Simpson
Bailey
Corporation Court
Louis N. Duffey and
Edmund
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia
Simpson
Commonwealth
Samuel G. Brent
J. B. McCormick
R. Grove
Orenas Beach
Christian Endeavor talk at First Congregational Church
Daniel Poling president of the United Societ y of Christian Endeavor Boston spoke last night on Christian Endeavor Work as Applied to Tension Fellowship Citizenship and Communion. The Rev Robert Cole led devotional exercises and Rev C M Compton gave the introductory address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Poling
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Mass
Christtan Endeavor
Robert Cole
C M Compton
Commendable More Funeral for John Leadbeater
Funeral services for John Leadbeater merchant and longtime Columbia fire engine company official were held at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. A large delegation from the fire company led by William Smoot Sr. served as escort. Pallbearers were cousins from nearby towns. burial followed at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The Alexandria Automobile Club hosts its second annual dinner February 20 in the Westminster building with noted speakers. Goldheim's moves to a new Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue store offering tailored men’s wear and haberdashery with full custom tailoring. The coming of Goldheim’s is praised as a boost to neighborhood reputation and expects to attract high-end customers. The obituary also notes Mrs Catherine E. Heishley, widow of John Heishley, and her funeral.
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Burkart
Ratasia
John L. Burrart
Keinaing
Allen
Phirtieth
T ‘Thomas’ Apostle Chapel
Twenty Seventh Street
All Woodley Road
Thresdey
Looront Peivare Caldwell
Palm Beach
Jennyal Iweil
Oak Hill Chapel
Gah Hill Lotary
Connell- Tm
Tesideme
Ot Schiffert
Pergsvivania
Robert Daibott
St Pauls
Ghoamoo
Pmma Filuta
Hannah
Charles FoTlet Bingy Netle
John Feely Jove
Thomas Aid Mary
Nershvestoon
St Stephen's Co
Yodoom Terment
Wtei
Itas
Pire
Kate Dendney
Fie
Moxley Fagan Iles Moyly
Beuja Jo
Mosley
Prigram Bts
New
Eterna Redha Sr Fendas
Kom
Virginia
Baltimore
Thane Gt
John Leadbeater
Columbia Fire Engine Company
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
W J Morton
Berryman Green
S A. Wallis
Columbia Fire Engine Company i
William A Smoot
Ivy
Gardner L. Boothe
Frank L. Slaymaker
William G. Slaymawer
Alexandria
Albert Speiden
Washington
Edward Stabler
Richard Bentley
Sandy Spring
Alexandria Automobile Club
Westminster Building
J. A. Egghorn
CR. Swan
Harry Hammond
W. H Hellmuth
G. Washington Lewis
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Goldheim
Post
Ralph W. Lee
Commercial Bank
Bue Thesa
Goldheim's
Thesa
Goldheim Concern
Catherine E
Heishley
John Heishley
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Home For Chamber
Bell-Ans
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
George P. Zurhorst
Tom
Puneral F. A. Speare Sons
H Street
Almus R. Speare
Willis B. Speare
Pote Lawler Lins
Ady Ske
Thos. S. Sergeon
Severth St
Frank Geier’s Sons & CO
Slylmth ST
Modern Chapel
J. H. Small & Sons
R Goodwin Rhett
Charleston
Association
America
Woman Among Delegates
Jane Carrol
League of Advertising Women of New York
Miss Carrol
C. H. Davidson
Vphoenix
Ariz
Taft
Bares
Supreme Effort
Helella
For Universal Service
Lee
American Ordnance Bureau
Ordnance Bureau
Fred Pencil
R. Harris & Co
the Jewelers
7Th and
D Streets
Gypsy Smith, Jr
Damascus
Jerusalem
Russia
To-Kalon Co., Inc
St. N. W
Oac
York
W. W. Simpson
J. F. McCormick
Nole
South Fairfax Street
St. Paul's Protestant
Cnn
Shiubpa, DD
Ussh
James Johnson
James Diggs
M. L. Penn
Mary Ll. Penn
William Penn
Wilkes Street
P. P. Phillips
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
F. Pettit
Sarah F. Pettit
Duke Street
J W Duffey
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Albert H. Metzger
Albert H Metzger
North
Pitt Street
Automobile Club
C. E. Heishley
American Security and Trust Co
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Charles J. Bell
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