Suspend Leaks Probe Brokers to Produce Books
New York January 24 The House rules committee suspended its leak inquiry to allow stock exchange brokers to compile customer trading records prior to the presidents peace note. Experts will study short selling ahead of a potential public disclosure, with envelopes separating names from data to preserve confidentiality unless a broker resists cooperation.
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Rules Committee of
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K. Os Noble
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Wold Arcede
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$25,000,000 for Argentina ships sail with gold from Baltimore
Reported in Baltimore that three American registry steamers recently sailed with about 5,006,000 in gold for the Argentine republic and will be followed by more carrying 20,000,000. A source says the gold goes to Buenos Aires to fund Argentina's wool purchases, with banks in New York involved. Also noted is Cardinal Gibbons' new book A Retrospect of Fifty Years from John Murphy Company.
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Argentine Republic
South America
Bere
Buenos Aires
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
John Murphy Company
Barer
Hook and Dept. Stores
Adyv
Forced Over Danube and Wilson in Washington Visit
A busy Washington day features President Wilson returning to the Capitol for lunch and meetings with leaders and public figures including Mrs William Cumming Story and Frank Poiss. Democratic leaders discuss the revenue bill while dark clouds of Senate criticism loom.
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Frank Y. Glass
George Bass
Kitchin
Wilson
White House
Congress
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Frank Po Iss
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Capitol
Tumulty
Senate Chamber
President Wilson Holds Prolonged White House Conference
Five Democratic leaders from the Senate including three Foreign Relations Committee members met with President Wilson at the White House. Senators Stone, Pomerene, Saulsbury, Walsh, and Hoke Smith attended. The talks focused on Cummins’ push for a debate on the peace issue and broader legislative priorities including water power legislation, though no action plan was adopted.
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White House
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Saulsbury
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Hoke Smith
Confiscation by Austria to stave off bankruptcy
Paris reports Austria plans an extraordinary measure. A decree to strip a quarter of all real and personal property of subjects, replacing it with state mortgage bonds redeemable when finances permit. Geneva corre spondent notes the move aims to avert imminent bankruptcy.
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Austria
Petit Journal
Geneva
Empire
Former witness shot dead in Brooklyn tied to Gaimari case
Salvatore Zurica, 24, a key witness in the Michael Rofrano murder inquiry, was shot in a Brooklyn street and died later. Police say Rofrano, once deputy street cleaning commissioner, was indicted for complicity in Michael Gaimari’s two year old killing. Grimaldo and Whate were charged with homicide. Hilda Peterson, a material witness, was detained. Zurica reportedly identified Grimaldo prior to death. Rofrano had been acquitted recently.
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Salvatore Zurica
Michael Rofrano
Michael Gaimari
Brooklyn
James Whate
Lefty
Michael Grimaldo
Hilda Peterson
Spring Lake
N. J
Zurica
T Kcato
Grimaldo
Licato
Rofrane
Gaimari
May Stop Passenger Ships From France Commandeering Sought
Reports in shipping circles say all French Line passenger liners may be commandeered by the French government upon arrival in Bordeaux. The potential move could suspend passenger traffic between the United States and France. Ad appears mention Seaboard Air Line and route notes in Florida and North Carolina areas.
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New York
United States
France
Bordeaux
Berlin Gratified by Wilson Address in Senate Tone
Berlin officials express extreme satisfaction that President Wilson aims for permanent peace and mutual respect. They anticipate Germany and its allies favoring a reasonable end to the war, with a stable Europe and respect for all nations.
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Austria-Hungary
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Turkey
Europe
Britain halts Hadfields shell contract for U S Navy
London January 24 The British government refused Hadfields Limited permission to proceed on shells for the American navy while war needs persist awaiting official word. Secretary Daniels would wait for formal notification before acting as plans for a government projectile factory near the armor plant proceed, with a projected completion in about a year and a half and a budget of 1.5 million dollars.
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England
London
Hadfields, Limited
Isg
Christopher Addison
Hadfields
Daniela
Hadfielda
Europe
International law for Raider captives statement issued
Berlin January 24 through Sayville. Baron von Stumm says if any American citizens were aboard the Yarrowdale their interests will be carefully safeguarded by the German government in line with international law principles.
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Sayville
Yarrowdale
Baron von Stumm
Foreign Affairs
Americana
German Losses Estimated At Two Million In War
The National Zeitung of Berlin estimates German total losses around 2,000,000 with enough reserves to wage war for years more. It cites casualties figures and notes Germany still has about 8,000,000 men available for front lines or navy.
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Sayville
National Zettung of
Germany
Attempt To Kill Premier Report From Madrid
Madrid reports that two railroad ties were placed on the tracks as Count Romanones traveled from Seville to Madrid. Officials say the ties were cut up by the premier’s train wheels and that no further danger occurred.
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Paris
Interior
Romanones
Seville
Lifer Quits Lone Cell After Youth-Driven Murder Case
Boston and Paris datelines report Jesse Pomeroy, aged 57, freed from solitary confinement after 41 years in Charles Town prison. Convicted at 15 for murdering two children, his sentence was commuted due to youth. now he will join other prisoners, attend church, and pursue light work and study as Gov. McCall approves. An official Verdun front note records Lieut Guignemer downing his 26th German aircraft near Maurepas with two more hit.
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Jesse Pomeroy
Charlestown
State Executive Council
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McCall
Dorchester
Charles Street
Iis
Waa
Paris
Lieut. Guignemer
Maurepas
Verdun
World Peace Plan Opposed in Senate Moves to Limit Debate
President Wilson faces strong Senate resistance as Cummins proposal for daily discussion of his world peace address meets opposition led by Senator Stone. Debate highlights partisan tensions, with calls for an extra session and possible nationwide lectures after adjournment.
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Senate
Shafroth
International Tribunal
Iowa
Weeks
Wilson
Europe
Cumming
Senator Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Stones
Norris
United States
Stone
American Senate
Cromwell
Leak Inquiry Is Suspended
Report notes the ongoing inquiry into a leak has been suspended as political maneuvering and Capitol visits intensify.
Wireless by Gerard at Berlin's Request
London reports Ambassador James W. Gerard was summoned to the foreign office for a talk with the imperial chancellor about President Wilson's Senate address. The meeting lasted over an hour and a wireless message was sent to Washington at Germany's urgent request. Analysts in Berlin view Wilson's speech as a peace bid, with failure possibly forcing alignment with a belligerent group.
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Berlin
Sayvilla
Foreign Office
Wilson
United States Senate
Foreign Affairs
Zimmerman
Senate
United States
James W. Gerard
London
Saya
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Washington
President Wilson urges written protest on labor disputes
Senate interstate commerce committee today left intact a railroad bill amid efforts to curb strikes without banning them. Wilson requested a written submission for a new board to settle controversies, with a provision creating penalties for obstructing interstate commerce. A six month jail term or $100 fine is proposed for railroad workers who strike to impede mail or passage. The plan also lets the President seize and operate railroads in military necessity.
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New Board
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Wilson
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House
Bonar Law Calls for Peace Through Stronger War Measures
Bristol dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law, British chancellor of the exchequer, urging that victory must yield peace and that Allied aims align with Wilson while warning that neutral nations cannot stop war. He critiques German acts, supports tougher methods, and envisions a future League of Peace. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
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