Haiti Paper Currency Spark U S Protest Aims as Gold Seizure Follows Bank Collapse
The State Department plans to protest an impending paper currency issue by Haiti and seeks American supervision over Haiti’s finances after the National Bank’s closure. Washington cites seizure of gold from the bank and argues the move could undermine creditors and destabilize the government amid Europe’s war.
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National Bank
U. S
Hiamian
Nat Anal Bank of
United States
Hattian
Whit
Ita International
Washington
Haiti
Delicate political clash over power shift in Treesdene
Sparse readable fragments hint at a political confrontation about expanding executive power and fears of overreach. Names, dates, and clear positions are obscured, but the tone suggests a contested move toward stronger authority, with opposition voices urging caution and legal review.
Outlook Bright Amid Industrial Slowdown Prospects
A partial transcription shows a cautious forecast from the Chamber of Commerce praising improving conditions while warning the South faces persistent declines in industry and autos. The report notes weak consumer demand and ongoing reduction in production, with several firms reporting uncertain prospects and some job losses.
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Road Passes Bond Interest in Western Maryland Case
Western Maryland faces default on a 16 million note as discussions unfold about bond interest payments and the finances behind the proposed railroad or public works project. The article references figures linked to Rockefeller era finance and the broader economic mood, noting possible implications for regional development and public debt management.
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Maryland
Fires in Southwest City Spark Incendiary Suspicions
Police and the fire marshal investigate multiple fires late Saturday night and Sunday morning in the southwest area. Incidents include a stable fire owned by William Collins in Quinn's court injuring four horses valued at about 1000 dollars, and several sheds, residences, and closets damaged by overheated stoves, pipe malfunctions, or spontaneous combustion with no insurance for some loss.
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William Collins
Quinn's Court
C, D
OG Street
F Street
William E Ayres
Nineteenth Street
T. G. Murphy
Rhode Island Avenues
Logan Place
Mary Clagcott
Louisa
Peril After War Fears Action by Europeans
Writer on military topics argues Europeans will not exhaust their forces. cites Civil War as example of lasting armies. He urges vigilance against complacency and calls for continued national defense and preparedness amid fears of Mexican events and danger to Americans south of the border.
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Rio Grande
Countr
Matto
Mexico
Roads value and valuation figures in congressional inquiry
A fragmented report cites a road reproduction value of 96,962,771 dollars linked to Marquette Railroid and the file Pcundal af tana. Dean Mortimer E Cooley of the Liveraits of Miehrean and the receivers of the road and State railway commission are noted in the appraisal as submitting figures showing depreciation and a value around 57,545,211 dollars.
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Mien
Thor Pere “Marquette Krailroid
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Win B
Dean Mortimer E Cooley
Lriveraits
Miehrean
Hty
Dean Cooley
British reply outlines contraband shipping delays and payments
A British statement on the shipping situation notes Rosin and Turpentine shipped before the contraband declaration would be paid for, and that copper shipped before the declaration was paid or released. It says no Italian cargoes have been held up at Gibraltar since December 4, and negotiations in London aim to lift the rubber export ban with a pledge to emulate the German dye and chemical controls.
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Britie. Co
United States
Italy
Gibraltar
Lander
Europe
Pascagoula Riser
Dog River
Pascagoula ‘River
Dog Riser
Dead Lake
Pascagoula
Leaf Rivers
Mississip
Leaf River
Slamouth
Mississippi River
St Paul
Minneapolis
Big Sandy
Pork Barrell Bill To Carry 24 Million In Pork Projects
Congress readies another rivers and harbors measure totaling 24.1 million dollars aimed at irrigation rivers paved creeks and harbor works. Army engineers warn many appropriations lack business justification as critics call out waste and misaligned priorities amid wartime revenue strains.
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Jane
Washington
Herald
Congress
Army Engineers
Texas
Norwegian Envoy and Wife Shine on Washington Skating Basin
The Norwegian envoy and Mme Fron lead a festive Washington skating scene on the Tidal Basin with other dignitaries and locals. Notable figures include Ferry Belmont and MP Alenil Martin, celebrated for skill, while social circles recount graceful performances by Frances Lippitt, Misses Thacher, and Mrs Laughlin as winter merriment continues amid cold, lantern-lit nights.
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Washington
Tidal
Potomac Park
New England
Congress
Mme Fron
Ferry Belmont
New York
Alenil Martin
M Martin
Thomas Laughlin
Wiliam Howard Taft
Frances Lippitt
Ithode Island
Margaret Parrin
Constance Gardner
Thacher
Massachusetts
Lathrop Brown
South
Few Bartenders Refuse Drinks Despite Pressures
A Kansas City Star report profiles bartenders who abstain from alcohol to protect their livelihoods. Many have not touched liquor for years, with examples of 22 26 and 46 years drinkless. They cite business prudence and social restraint as reasons, noting some see the negative effects of drinking while on duty and respect colleagues who also avoid alcohol.
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Harry
Kansas City Star
West Ninth Street
Mquor
Kansan
East
Lua
Stumple
Social Whirl in Tuxedo Park Amid Snow and Charity
A fall of three inches of snow delights the colony at Tuxedo Park New York with frosty fun on hills and a large lake rink for skaters. Notables attend luncheons and music while wartime relief drives focus on packing Lafayette kits to aid women cut off from work.
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Tuxedo Park
Noy
Aarge
George F Baker, Jr
Forsyth Wickes
Rodman Wanamaker
Henry Whitney McVickar
Alfred Seton
Mra
Lewis S&s Morris
Marlon Stoddard
Vivytan Spencer
Robert D Wren
George W Forsyth
Lafayette
John Astor
American minister aids Dutch relief with oil and funds
The Hague January 3 reports Henry Van Dyke the American minister to the Netherlands handed to the Netherlands Red Cross Society 1400 dollars raised by the St Nicholas Society of New York for Belgian destitution. In the last two days he arranged 37 boxes of clothing blankets and more from American societies for Belgians in Holland. He also advocates importing cottonseed oil to the Netherlands and seeks to clarify its status to avoid future embargo issues.
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Hague
London
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
Kana
Netherlands Red Cross Society
St Nicholas Society of
New York
van Dyke
Holland
Folk for Missouri Senate 1916 amid White House friction
Special to The Washington Post reports Joseph W. Folk, chief counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission, is being groomed as the administration candidate for Missouri senator in 1916. He may oppose incumbent James Reed, with party allies expected to back a bid despite bitter relations and possible active support from the White House. Folk has not decided on a campaign timing, but could start early in the fall.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
Tribune
Joseph W. Folk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri
James Reed
Reed
Thomas W. Jones
Federal Reserve Board
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Folk
Farmers' Profit Measured by Products Not Money Returns
A Department of Agriculture investigation found farmers gain more in products than cash from their own work. The study notes farm reward includes risk and responsibility, with 6% of food provided by the farm and regional variation. North Carolina supplied 63 percent of food, New York 60. The result suggests Southern farms could become self-sustaining with proper agricultural systems.
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Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
New York
Officials dispute Japanese interference claim in Pacific trade
Diplomatic officials reject allegations that Japan interfered with Amenesn commerce in the Pacific. They argue there would be no need for such action and note it is unlikely Germany or Austria would secure U S supplies from the Pacific coast, so Japanese interference with American shipping in Pacific waters is improbable.
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Pacific
Germany
Austria
United States
Roosevelt May Testify On Colombia Treaty Hearings
Senate foreign relations committee will continue hearings on the $26,000,600 treaty with Colombia through the rest of the week. Former President Roosevelt may testify as part of the inquiry urged by President Wilson to press treaty consideration. A Nicaraguan treaty is also planned for executive session after a prior favorable committee report.
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Taft
Dean C Worcester
Senate Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
Wilson
Colombia
Stone
Antis Oppose House Rule On Woman Suffrage Debate
Letters from Mrs Arthur M Dodge of New York urging defeat of the special rule to allow consideration of the woman suffrage amendment reached Henry of the rules committee Clark and Underwood. Dodge claims the rule would merely give suffragists a chance to advertise their propaganda at the government.
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Henry
Committee On Rules
Clark
Underwood
Arthur M Dodge
New York
National Association
Mra Wodge
Guide to War Names Pronunciation Aids Amid War News
Special Cable from The Washington Fest London January 3 notes the Austrian fortress Preemral is a wartime mystery. Grand Duke Michael offers to share pronunciation with Britons contributing 5 shillings to Comforts for British Soldiers. A British authority suggests saying a damp chemise to guide pronunciation, then discard the rest.
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London
Grand Duke
Michael
World wide Autocracy and Messianic Kingdom discussed in New York
Pastor Russell in New York City outlines the Fifth Universal Empire of Earth and a theocratic Messiah’s Kingdom to end sin and death. He contrasts autocratic rule with divine governance, cites Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar, and argues a future theocratic monarchy will replace Gentile powers, bringing universal righteousness and salvation.
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Messiah
New York City
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Strear
Broadway
United States
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Fide
Congresa
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Frand
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Batiylon
Grea
Meada-Persia
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Isreece
Massia
Papacy
Napoleon Io Cyriae
Meastaha
Kovernmenta Ara
Constantinople
Kay Nebuchadnezzar
Zechariah
Althousand
Joatan
Kingdom prayer inquiry from Pastor Russell study group
A fragment from a religious tract questions how the proof of a future kingdom will be established under the current government. It mentions a study group linked to the International Bible Student Association at 17 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, soliciting readers to obtain a copy titled Thy Kingdom Come upon payment.
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IL Hulekoper
W Huldekoper
Hiks
Brook Iyo
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