Editorial on German Plan For New U Boat Activities
Sectionalism in tilts as House debate on administration revenue bill sparks partisan clashes. Gardner of Massachusetts clashed with Howard, Northern pay and Southern representation debated amid calls for war caution. Editorials from major dailies warn of Germany’s submarine move and urge firm US stance, with mixed international reactions and calls for diplomatic severance if needed.
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House
Tilta
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Democrata
Callaway
Texas
Meyer London
Newark
Socialist
Democratic Party
Tepublican
Gardner
Wassachusetts
Congress
EE Warioof Creorgla
Teat
Thor Ashe Lh Howard
Mer Howard
Tonea
Vic Gardner
Howard Wee
Georgia
Howard
Delaware
Rhode Jalant
New Hampshire
Milne
Penaters
Rhitehin
Wits and Means Committee
Woore Republican
Pennsylvania
New York
Mascachhusetts
Whnols
Eftehin
Senate Passes Bridge Bill Across Potomac
Senate without roll call approves a measure permitting the Washington and Newport News Short Line Railroad to construct a bridge across the Potomac from Motomkin Point to Riverside, Warviand. House pending. Opposed by river interests, bill includes standard safety guarantees for navigable streams. Thirteen suffrage-state “silent sentinels” assist with ceremonial duties at the White House. Michigan Manufacturers oppose a proposal to fund national defense via an excess profits tax on corporations.
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Martin
Senate
Committee On Commerce
Washington and Newport
Detroit
Janus
Michigan Manufcturers’ Association
Women near five annual convention closes amid gala reception
The fifth annual Women’s National Democratic League session ends with a grand oak room reception at the Raleigh. Mrs. Cullop reelected president heads a long list of officers and guests including Miss Maxwell, Miss Lake, and many society figures. performances by Mme. de Warrene-Stock and Isabel McGhee.
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Raleigh, Ag
Woman's National Democratic League
William A. Cullep
Indiana
Matthew T. Scott
Lenore’ Sherwood
Charles J. Linthicum
Charles Bennett Smith
Joseph Kerr Maxwell
Saunders
New York
Mary ©. Adams
W. F. Hancock
Theodore H. Tiller
Edward T. Taylor
F. B. Moran
William Hettner
William Jennings Bryan
Edward M. House
Texas
Jucia Maxwell
Margaret Lake
Louise Worster
Martha Worster
Mrs. Cullop
Mrs. Sherwood
Mrs. Linthicum
Mrs. Maxwell
Mrs. Saunders
Mrs. Adams
Mrs Hancock
Mrs. Tiller
Mrs Taylor
Mrs. Moran
Miss Maxwell
Miss Laka
Mme. de Warrene-Stock
Julia Hugg
Isabel McGhee
Santorelli
Mary Custin Lee
Nannie Randolph Heth
John F. Little
Littleton Lake
Eugene Beer
Baltimore
Somerville Bowle
R. D. Shepherd
Elisha E. Meredith
Georgianna Baldwin
Eewin Stock
P. P. Claxton
Annie Laurie Pierce
Stinemetz
Janet Stinematz
Charles Ziegter
L. ©. Ramsey
Alabama
Mme. de Varrene
Churchill Cook
T. B Walker
Sara Verne
Talman
Truby
Emma W. Rudolph
Kansas
Beverly Buchanan
Florence Barr
Carl Smith
George Dudley
Carl Vrooman
Women’s Nation Democratic League
Wilson
League
W W. Venable
Missouri
George F. Dudley
Mme. de Warrene-Stack
James Stancell
Samuel Burleigh Milton
Senate Confirms Provisional Second Lieutenants in Cavalry and Infantry
The Senate yesterday confirmed provisional second lieutenants across cavalry field artillery and infantry. Names include Julian Cunningham of the District of Columbia, Joseph M. Hurt of Virginia, Hugh Chapman Minton of Virginia, James Moore Evans of Virginia, Guy Humphrey Drewry of Virginia, Harry Lispenard Kimmell of the District of Columbia, Hugh Mackay Davia of Maryland, James Bowdoin Wise Jr. of Virginia, and Alexander Newton Stark Jr. of Virginia.
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Julian W Cunningham
District of Columbia
Joseph M. Hurt
Virginia
Field Artilery Arm
Hugh Chapman Minton
What Infantry
Virginia National Guard
James Moore Evans
Guy Humphrey Drewry
Harry Lispenard Kimmell
Hugh Mackay Davia
Maryland
James Bowdoin Wise, Jr
Alexander Newton Stark, Jr
Wilson Studies Germany's Note Sparks Washington Alarm
Washington confronts a Germany ready to resume unrestricted submarine warfare as Berlin signals a hard line. US officials warn pledges must be unconditional while Berlin weighs a last act of desperation and prepares 300 to 500 submarines for a campaign.
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Germany
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hallweg
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Marshal von Hindenburg
Congress Notes on Bank Reform and Prohibition Measures
The Glass bill to amend Federal reserve law advances after an amendment authorizes foreign agencies and branches in reserve districts. Hearings planned on rail relief for Illinois cars. Senate delays Wilson nominee Grayson while confirming other naval officers. Alaska dries bill passes Senate. House action pending.
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Federal Reserve Law
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Senate
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Samuel McGowen
Frederick R. Harris
Yarda and Docks
William C. Braisted
New Army and Navy Union DC Division Installed Tonight
At Gen Arthur McArthur Gar rizon No 74 meeting the Army and Navy Union of the United States for the District of Columbia will activate its DC division. National Commander H Oden Lake will install officers including senior vice commander William J Hull and chief of staff Otto C Hauschild, with a later election for division commander.
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Arthur McArthur Garrizon
G. A. R. Hall
Army and Navy Union of the United States
District of Columbia
H. Oden Lake
William J Hull
Garrison
John H. Paynter
Otto C. Hauschild
BE. C. R Humphries
John ¥. Harvey
C. G. Koers
J. Walter Mitchell
John Masters
Aptain
W. H. Winters
W. ©. Wetmore
T. H. Harris
W &. Branson
Howard Bordingham
Council of Administration
John Mitchell
Robert Finucane
F. Coleman
Cyrus G. Wood
Wiliam Green
Shell Prices Cut After British Contract Won’t Stand
Secretary of the Navy announced that after awarding a contract to Hadfields Limited of England, American shell makers cut bids on armor-piercing projectiles. The British contract was nearly canceled by the government as the war continued.
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Daniela
Hadfields Limited
England
Connolly details of the peace note tip and witness testimony
Connolly spoke of a prophetic resume drawn from the president's gridiron club speech and a note phrase by phrase. Bennet pressed for explanations as to the note's prophetic language while Hutton and Connolly testified on the timing of telegrams about Washington advices. Fills was summoned to appear before the committee regarding the note.
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Regulas
Bennet
Connolly
Hutton
Chicago
Washington
George A. Fills, Jr
Tte
Tip Wee
Savannah
Bolling Denies Leak Story in Washington Note Row
W H Bolling brother in law of President Wilson and broker with F A Connellx & Caomping denies any advance information about a peace note leak. He says the first notice came via FBF Hutton & Company over the wire and claims rumors in New York sparked client talk. He had no White House access or prior knowledge and read the note in the press.
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H Wilmer Bolling
Wilson
Thm
F A Connellx & Caomping Brokers
Washington
FBF Hutton & Company
New York City
Bolling
New York
FPF Hutton & Company
Rolling
Secretary Lanaingsa Warns of Near War Amid Stock Slump
Secretary Lanaingsa warns the nation of a verge of war as of December 21 and notes the president’s message on the stock market slump. The administration faces a tense moment as economic turmoil intersects foreign policy pressures.
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Lanaingsa
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