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Leak investigation urged to uncover secret Washington stock tips
A House debate intensifies calls for a full inquiry into the alleged leak linking officials in Washington to profitable stock tips. The probe would identify sources of the information and clear or implicate high officials, including Cabinet members, while defending public confidence and the integrity of the administration.
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Suspicion-Created Atmosphere Hints at Possible Investigation
A passage notes that a welcoming course may be overshadowed by those whose offices have aroused suspicion. It suggests a demand for investigation by those figures or by the President himself, implying political tension and potential inquiry.
Allies plotting Balkans offensive as Greece faces pressure
Lloyd George signals a coming blow in the Balkans with Rome talks and Greek king’s fate in question. Briand and Italy shift toward a joint strategy while Greece faces concessions to obtain relief from Turkish oppression and to keep pace with Allied arms.
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Power of Suggestion Across Sudden Crime Spikes
An essay links a string of suicides and murders to the power of suggestion and imitation. It argues that shocking acts set patterns, influence later criminals, and that even professionals in mental care show high rates of insanity, suggesting a pervasive social influence.
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Influence of suggestion on criminals and free will
The article argues that vulnerable minds and the so called criminals are influenced by suggestion, surpassing normal control. It labels the lawless as an outcast and parish, and suggests higher thought may question the freedom of will despite advocates’ claims.
Half-and-Half Funding for Rivers and Harbors
The author argues for a state federal funding split for river and harbor projects modeled on the federal roads system. Requiring states to match each dollar of federal aid would curb pork, reduce political pressure, and align river and harbor spending with national and state prosperity, invoking improved cooperation and accountability.
Japan Finances and Global Power Shifts in War Era
Analysis notes Japan’s rise as a creditor nation with a British loan of 50 million and large cash outflows totaling around 5 billion since the war with Russia. It highlights Japan’s robust reserves, international financial influence, and Augmented government revenues underpinning a secret naval program. The piece also weds era wry comments on Sino relations, peace indorsements, and stray quips about public figures and culture.
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Berchtold Named Grand Master of Austrian Court
Emperor Charles appoints Count Leopold Berchtold as grand master of the Austrian court in place of Prince Montenuovo. Berchtold will wield influence over court admissions and disciplinary matters, while also serving as a trusted political mentor to the young sovereign. The transfer marks a shift in court power and signals Berchtold’s elevation to prince, with connections to Moravia and Hungary enhancing his status.
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Hat Whirl Halted Runaway Horse in Ohio Farmyard
An old farmer in an adjacent state faced a livering runaway horse marching toward him with a spring wagon carrying a frightened 6 or 7 year old boy. He waved his hat in front of the animal and the horse stopped inches away. The grandfather, arriving afterward, embraced the rescuer and cried with relief.
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Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Wiliam Phillips of Massachusetts was appointed Assistant Secretary of State to succeed John Osborne who resigned. Breckinridge Long of Missouri named Third Assistant Secretary. Filibuster blocks Walsh water power bill. rail legislation program debated by interstate commerce. Shipping board member John A. Donald questioned over Chinese crews. Pension bill for District teachers urged. Senator Overman and Senator Chamberlain introduced associated measures for DC representation and suffrage. Pork-barrel critique cited by Kenyon. District register bill advanced. adjourned 6:05 pm. Washington Wall Street leak dispute sent to rules with five extra days. Lawson asked for officials named. Military committee backs no radical change. supports army funding status quo. Cline bill on Niagara water diversions reported favorably. Eight-hour rail bill under consideration. Post Office appropriation debate concluded. five-minute rule amendments opened. War Secretary Baker backs wireless regulation. Immigration bill to shift effective date to May 1. District telephone ownership debate noted. Secretary Daniels to testify on battleship bids. adjourned 6:03 pm.
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Island name recalls treason and Blennerhassett life
In the Ohio River channel near Marietta an island linked to Harman Blennerhassett, Burr plotter, is described. Once 800 acres, part of it was his home, burned during the Burr conspiracy, now in West Virginia Wood County. Blennerhassett died poor in 1821. Burr escaped punishment. Also notes vegetarian Lady Tree comment and a Galion couple marrying in a speeding motor car.
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Attempted assassination of Jackson on January 18 1835
The 1835 Jackson assassination attempt by Richard Lawrence ended with a rapid verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Lawrence fired twice as the president left the Capitol after a funeral service, but the weapon misfired and he was overpowered and jailed. He later spent nearly four decades in a lunatic asylum.
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Consumers Take to the Hills Menu for 1017
Claude Callan writes in the Fort Worth Star Telegram urging consumers to retreat from bargain counters taxes and meters and seek a frontier life in the hills. A 1917 menu from the Minnesota state penitentiary in Stillwater offers a year of virtues and good wishes with kindness grace charity and affection as daily fare.
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Views of World Travelers Meet in Capital Hotel Lobbies
A series of remarks from international travelers at the Willard and Raleigh hotels discuss U S politics and wartime neutrality. W F Brown of Columbia defends Ohio’s political terrain and endorses a potential Harding faction for Republicans. William Flannen of Los Angeles highlights a Hawaiian pineapple canning boom driven by nine firms, with vast production. Thomas F Ivy of New Hampshire praises U S neutrality as aiding the Allies, citing Canadian judge Mr Snow on Wilson’s reelection and the Somme casualty.
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Alabama's diversified resources highlighted by Watts
Alabama has a richly diversified economy with vast navigable waters a strong mineral belt and varied agriculture. Watts notes northern Alabama boasts bluewater regions and Muscle Shoals power while the state portends coal iron ore limestone and lower costs for production than Pittsburgh. Citrus fruits pecans peanuts and yams flourish in southern soils.
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