Lawson Refuses Names in Leak Charges During Hearings
A Boston banker Thomas W Lawson defied the House rules committee refusing to name any individuals connected to a leak about a peace note. The hearing turned into a tumult with crosstalk and threats of contempt, and subpoenas were issued for several financiers and witnesses including Otto Kahn and Bernard Baruch as the panel prepared to reconvene.
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Sweeping denial on note existence from Tumulty
Testimony shows Tumulty claiming he did not know of the peace note until after its press copies were released and that he had no prior role in drafting or consulting on the document. He asserts he did not meet Representative Wood and did not discuss with Mr Baruch or others in the executive office.
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Six Hour Law Test in Supreme Court Case
The Adamson law test case on hours of service and wages, urged by Solicitor General Davis for the government, dominates Supreme Court arguments. Justices White and Day press Congress’s power to fix wages while hearings extend through Wednesday, with railroads heard today and the government to present final remarks.
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Plot Warships Doom 40 Prisoners in Naval Scandal
More than 40 people are jailed asItaly probes destruction of battleships Benedetto Brin and Leonardo Da Vinci in 1915 and 1916. A cabinet session in Rome weighed prisoner disposition amid Vatican ties via Ambrogetti and Mgr Gerlach. Archita Valente’s arrest links to plot details. naval officials debate delays and costs for further shipbuilding.
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Greece Faces 48 Hour Deadline From Allied Note
London Times reports a fresh note from allied ministers, drawn in Rome, demanding Greece accept all prior demands and notify acceptance without delay. The note, issued to Athens, sets a 48 hour response period amid tensions with King Constantine's government.
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Sister of C. A. Arthur Dead in Atlantic City
Mary Arthur McElroy sister of Chester A Arthur and widow of John E B McElroy died this morning in Atlantic City after a brief illness. She had been mistress of the White House during her brother’s administration. Surviving are her son Charles E McElroy and two daughters Mrs May McElroy Jackson and Miss Jessie McElroy.
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Lahore Conspiracy Trials Expose U S German Links
Seventeen defendants in the Lahore conspiracy case were sentenced, six to death and others to transportation or imprisonment. The court blamed Manila as an active center while stating the United States led the movement with German agents, alleging plots to overthrow British India during the war.
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Russians Halt Teuton Push in Romania and Gain Rail Front
Russian and Roumanian forces repelled a Teuton attack northwest of Fokshani and captured the fortified pass of Mount Odobecht. In Moldavia, Fokshani was seized with about 4,000 prisoners as Russians pushed along the Aa River and gained ground on the Galician front.
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British minister to Netherlands appointed in Hague
A Reuter dispatch reports Sir Walter Townley to succeed Sir Allan Johnstone as British minister to the Netherlands. In New Jersey, the Third district election is certified for Thomas J Scully after a recount. Amherst County Lancaster sheriff appointment fills unexpired term of William Carter.
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Index to Today's Issue Age 3 Lawson at Leak Hearing
The issue highlights a range of stories including Lawson at a leak hearing and various items on law, politics, and local events. Readers are guided through headlines spanning court actions, budget items, and civic updates with emphasis on notable figures and dates.
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Four Chicago officials accused in bribery ring probe
State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne announces arrests in an alleged illegal resort tribute scheme. Charles C Healey, superintendent of police, is charged with conspiracy along with Thomas Costello, Mike de Pie Heitler, Lieut Martin White, and William Skidmore. About $1,000 allegedly on hand for division. Healey implicated in sharing in the payments. Hoyne vows to clean up Chicago after a raid by detectives and a later signed statement alleging corruption in City Hall.
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Ilegal Resorts
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Lake Street
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Costello
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Rome War Council Ends Difficulties Amid Entente Talks
Rome dispatch to the Temps reports private conversations with principal figures at the conference. Briand says the venture was fruitful and timely, noting that difficulties of detail were resolved to dispel fogs, align ties, and find a common solution for present and future events with unity and good faith.
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Trapped in prison fire at Kentucky reformatory
In Frankfort Kentucky January 8 an estimated 86 prisoners were trapped as fire cut them off in the oldest cell house at the State Reformatory. Dynamite from the city work house blew a hole in the wall to aid escape as blaze raged and two prisoners remained unaccounted. Officials said by 12:15 all but two had been rescued, many unconscious from smoke, with rescuers pulling people from the building before flames could seal it.
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Court care by CWEN would strip Congress of constitutional checks
Oklahoma Senator Owen introduces a joint resolution to remove Supreme Court power to declare congressional acts unconstitutional and to automatically remove any judge who would rule against them. The move, labeled revolutionary by critics, would press final passage with Senate support while sparking a heated debate.
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