Cancel War Orders Act Due To Financing Difficulties
Special to the Washington Post New York January 2 Allies have canceled war contracts totaling over 100 million dollars in the United States since the Federal Reserve Board warned banks and the public against British and French unsecured loans. Cancellations stem from financing difficulties and Canada’s ability to meet needs, with some criticism of American materials. The Dominion government may seek a large loan in the U S to ease credit expansion within months.
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Memorial notices from January 1917 obituaries and death notices
Multiple short notices list deaths on January 1 to January 3 1917. Names include Margaret A Berckmann Sara Catherine Borrows Mary Cooney and others. Interments are at Mount Olivet Arlington National Cemetery Frederick Md and St Patrick St Mary churches with services at residences and churches.
Britain plans a new imperial knighthood order
London reports a likely addition to the postponed New Year honors. The Daily Express says the new order will resemble the Star of India and St. Michael and St. George, but honor services across the entire empire rather than just India and colonies.
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Daily Express
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India
Government Seeks Absolute Radio Monopoly Before War
Secretary Daniels urges swift purchase of all coastal and commercial radio stations in the United States Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Swan Islands within two years. He argues government control would prevent interference, ensure timely distress signals, enable naval coordination, and enable prewar censorship. Aliens would be barred from operating on American ships except in emergencies as citizens exclusively operate.
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Madison Square Garden Sold to Unknown Syndicate
Madison Square Garden in New York transferred from New York Life Insurance to a mysterious buyers syndicate for 2 million dollars. The deal precedes a March 1 handover with plans yet undisclosed. Rumors tie Morgan interests to the mortgage, while a Vanderbilt-backed project to relocate the horse show is mentioned but unconfirmed.
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Death of Mrs Cowell in St Augustine Car Crash
Special to Washington Post details a January accident on a country bridge in St Augustine that cost Mrs Alice Sewall Barton Cowell her life. Her daughter Jeanette Cowell survived with bruises. Mrs Cowell, wife of Judge George H Cowell, died from injuries after an amputation following the crash. Funeral held locally with Rear Admiral William Little and his wife among attendees. Mrs Cowell was once a Washington belle.
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Peru's finances improving under government measures
Peru reports improved finances after measures to ease poverty and debt. In the previous period the European war worsened conditions, nearly forcing salary cuts for diplomats and the Washington legation closing. Over the last fifteen months, debts of about 8,000,005 sols were canceled and customs receipts rose substantially.
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Reynolds and Seltzer Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Multiple obituary notices list George W Reynolds and Seltzer with January 1 1927 and January 1 1917 dates. Details include residences on Conduit Road and 640 E Street NE, church services at Holy Trinity and St Tommie's, and interments at Mount Olivet and Oak Hill Cemeteries.
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Sarah
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Dalziel Buys Pall Mall Gazette
London reports a sensational sale of the Pall Mall Gazette to Sir Henry Dalziel. The paper, once edited by W T Stead and others, will now echo Premier Lloyd George’s official views as the mouthpiece of the new British administration. Dalziel, long connected with Reynolds' newspaper ventures, becomes managing director.
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John Morley
Alfred Milner
John L. Garvin
Westminster Gazette
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British trenches raid near Vermelles repulsed
London reports a strong hostile patrol reached British trenches east of Vermelles but was repulsed with about half the force lost. Another 40 men attempted to approach north of Pres but were driven back. Enemy losses were heavy amid day and night artillery fire along the Somme Ancre Ypres front with counter battery actions near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres.
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Germans Halted in Galicia Near Brody
Petrograd reports German forces attacked near Brody in Galicia but were repelled by Russian fire. Official lines state the enemy advanced near Ponikovtzy southwest of Brody and were driven back into entrenchments. Attempts near Gaklovze forest and Jaroslavlze were thwarted by Russian artillery and rifles. Also notes a potential new British imperial knighthood and an invitation for Secretary Baker to speak at Washington and Lee University on January 18.
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Famous Frenchman and His Wife Engaged in Peace Plot
London dispatches report Joseph Caillaux and wife Henrietta resuming European activity after a Rome stay and a South America visit at French government invitation. Caillaux allegedly spread pro German peace ideas, while Mme Caillaux met church officials but did not secure a papal audience. Since her acquittal for the Calmette shooting they have kept a low public profile.
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German Statesman Sees a Bar to Peace in Allies Note
A German statesman argues that peace efforts falter amid Allied notes rejecting German proposals. He critiques Belgium’s neutrality and cites Baron Greindl on entente encirclement plans, noting Britain’s wartime roles and historical treaties. Spain faces libel concerns over articles insulting foreign figures.
Spain Denies Split Over Note to President Wilson
Paris datelined report says Spain's public instruction minister rejected claims of a cabinet rift over President Wilson's peace note. He cited Entente rejection of peace and Germany's unilateral stance, noting no pacifist intervention was discussed.
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Spain to Panish Papers For Attacks on Premier
Madrid reports that the Germanophile Nacion will be prosecuted for printing a statement by a high diplomatic personage regarding central empires. The note calls President Wilson's message a severe lesson for Spain and warns that warnings against involvement in contraband business have not been lacking.
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Dutch See German Peace Plans Beaten, UK Dispatches
London reports quote the Telegraaf and Tijd on Germany's effort to split the Allies. The Telegraaf says the maneuver failed and the Entente remains united under Wilson, refusing unconditional Belgium justice. The Tijd argues German overtures won none with neutral public opinion. Germany must reveal its terms.
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Austria Has Nothing to Guarantee Say Editors
A Vienna newspaper comment relayed by Reuters from Amsterdam rebukes the Entente for demanding expiation and guarantees, saying Central Powers have nothing to atone for and will bear no such conditions. It warns that blood shed remains Entente responsibility and urges its rejection. Budapest reports Count Stephan Tisza admitting a miscalculation about Roumania and asserting continued hostilities unless enemies abandon pointless slaughter.
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Dream of Peace Over Says Berlin Newspaper
Berlin reports that peace prospects fade as Taegliche Rundschau questions the German offer and warns that entente rejection will push Britain France and Russia to doubt any peace. It argues a coming months will reveal strength and责 rulers will face consequences for the bloodshed.
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Rasputin death sparks reckoning over nobility links
London reports Monday that Rasputin’s reported death prompts claims two high ranked figures and a former Duma member conspired in the killing. Accounts describe a car ride to Yussupoff palace, gunfire heard in the garden, and a later ice hole on the Neva where Rasputin’s body was recovered amid shifting narratives.
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Grand Sherif Becomes King of Hejaz in Mecca
London reports the grand sherif of Mecca who led the 1914 revolt against Turkish rule has adopted the title king of the Hejaz. The Hejaz region runs along the Red Sea coast covering about 100000 square miles. Britain, France, and Italy have recognized the new kingdom.
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Eleven Generals Retired In War Office Shakeup
Paris reports Gen Desautey new minister of war continues Joffre era purge by moving eleven generals to the reserve and placing younger officers in their posts. The changes follow recent fighting on the Somme and at Verdun.
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Tests Determine Efficiency Of Third District Of Columbia Officers
In San Antonio on January 2 officers of the Third District of Columbia Infantry sat for a semiannual written exam by the brigade commander to gauge efficiency across all military tactics. In the afternoon field officers undertook a tactical ride to attack a problem, in hot weather with temperatures above 80.
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United States establishes military government in Dominican Republic
U S forces occupy Dominican departments including Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo and set up a military government led by Capt Harry S Knapp. The move halts native political strife and places control in U S hands to reorganize the government promptly.
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Dr Hyde to Be Freed in Swope Poisoning Case
Kansas City Mo Jan 2 a formal order ending the prosecution of Dr Clark Hyde in the murder of Col Thomas H W Swope will be issued January 13 Judge E E Porterfield announced today Swope died seven years ago Hyde Swope family physician and son in law to the philanthropist has been tried three times with one conviction overturned a mistrial and a hung jury since then
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City Parks to Be Farms in Italy Plan
Rome reports that on January 2 the agriculture minister ordered prefects to boost national food supply by cultivating public grounds including city parks with forestry staff. Genoa has planted wheat and potatoes on vacant lands. Nuova Antologia urges Italians to begin the new year with thorough mastication, a method already trialed in schools.
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Hayes Dead at 58 Leader of Glass Bottle Blowers Union
Dennis A Hayes longtime president of the Glass Bottle Blowers Union of the United States and Canada and third vice president of the American Federation of Labor died in Philadelphia at age fifty eight. He was unmarried. Captain Charles C Yates of the coast and geodetic survey was said to join the preliminary organization of the new shipping board and will devote his time to the work.
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American Federation of Labor
Lifelong Term for Dr Atwood in Double Tragedy
Boston January 2 Dr Eldridge D Atwood pleaded guilty to second degree murder for shooting Dr Wilfred E Harris president of the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy on July 18. He received life imprisonment amid negotiations with prosecutors. The case also involved the self inflicted poisoning death of Celia Adams, Harris's accuser and Atwood’s pupil, in Brookline.
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Flames Sweep Valdez in Devastating Fire
A major blaze in Valdez Alaska destroyed nearly the entire business district of the mining town. The fire reportedly started simultaneously in multiple buildings amid extreme cold that hindered firefighting. A steamer left Cordova with supplies and the Spokane carried groceries for about 650 residents.
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Whittridge Funeral With Honorary Pallbearers Attends
Frederick W Whitridge railroad lawyer and political economist is buried in New York with honorary pallbearers including Theodore Roosevelt and J P Morgan. Over 300 railroad employees attend as services end with a five minute halt on the Third Avenue system. Body taken to Stockbridge Mass by special train for interment. Arthur B Pugh, Interstate Commerce Commission attorney, also funeralized at his home with plans for Salem Va burial. Pugh served in the Interior Department and as special assistant to the Attorney General, survived by a daughter two sisters and a brother.
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Munitions Cost Rising for Army of Vitlicg Men
Brig Gen Crozier told a wartime committee that munitions costs are soaring and a request for 18 million dollars is needed to replenish ammunition. He forecast 3.064 billion rounds for 1.066 million men within two years and 600 million for machine guns by June. He urged primate corporations to maintain capacity and dismissed a government munition plant as insufficient.
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Adam J Dickhaut dies after long illness in Ripon
Adam J Dickhaut well known in real estate circles died at his residence 5207 Colorado avenue after confinement at home. He was active in Masonry as past master of Hiram Lodge No 10 and was worshipful master in 1915. Funeral service today at 6 pm at his sister in law's home 104 Fourteenth street northwest with interment Thursday at Winchester Va. under Masonic auspices. Ripon Wisconsin Afonso A founder of the Republican party died at 47.
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Death of Wallace Brewer 73 veteran compositor dies at Brentwood
Wallace Brewer, age 73, died Sunday at his Brentwood residence. A civil war veteran and longtime government printing office compositor of 47 years, he served in Company A, 128th New York Infantry and was wounded at Cedar Creek and held at Libby Prison. Funeral services held at 9 am by Phil Sheridan Post No 6 GAR.
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Free prescription claims 50 percent eyesight boost in one week
An ad relays a Doctor Lewis claim that Bon-Optol tablets dissolved in water can improve eyesight by up to 50 percent in a week. Testimonials from users describe dramatic reading improvements and reduced eye irritation, urging purchases at local druggists.
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