Ship Bill Debate Flares Over Neutral Purchase Rights
Montana Senator Roots defends a government ship purchase from a belligerent arguing neutral rights to buy merchant ships during war, citing legal authorities and state secrets. Senator Sherman ridicules the measure as opponents press for limits amid international law debates and London declarations.
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Montana
Supreme Court
Sherman
Senate
Republicaius
Roots
Tan International
Jim Crow Bill Approved by Florida Representative
The Jim Crow bill by Representative Prank Jack of Florida, permitting separate white and colored street cars, was favorably reported by the House District committee. It awaits a formal report and House consideration. senators are deemed unlikely to support it. The measure allows transport companies to run separate cars or compartments with equal comfort, imposing heavy penalties and personal accountability on officers and corporations for violations.
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Prank Jack
Florida
House
Caraway
Arkansan
Senate
Transportation Ines
Philippine polygamy limits debated by Senate committee
Mrs. Caroline Spencer, back in the United States after seven months with the Aetas in Jala, warns the committee that abolishing polygamy now could trigger U.S. interference. She says a Philippine ban would be seen as dissolving existing families and could blot the attempt to enforce the measure. The committee indicated it will adopt a future prohibition on polygamous marriages.
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Lnstead
Philippines
Senate Committee On
Philppines
Caroline Spencer
United State
Aeros
Jala
Spencer
Servie Sible
United States
Bfores
New York Chamber Urges U S Merchant Marine Support
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging Congress to encourage American merchant ships to operate under American standards and to pay the cost difference to owners of American vessels. The plan seeks a federal shipping board and government aid to level the field against foreign-flag operators.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
A York
Tan
United States
Apburidaoa Oof Sa
Arcedean
Congress
Teutons Prepare For Heavy Blows In Winter Fronts
An Allied war update describes intensified German assaults near Ypres and La Bassee, with French and British artillery resisting in Arras, Albert, and Alsace sectors. It notes German losses exceeding 2,000 in multiple battlefields and claims French gains in Vosges and Argonne as bombardments continue along the front.
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Wesperor William of
Fehin
Iran
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Hoye
Vosges
Senanes
Wenrt
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Tha
Ran-decSant
Launois
Alsace
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Cernay
Trudeine
Tanuary Th
Ypres
Jan Masere
Craonge
Argonne
Weeste
Vosces
Daniels to Y M C A Campaign for 1000 Members in Week
Secretary of Navy Daniels and William F. Gude spoke at a supper for Y M C A campaign workers as the drive to add 1,000 new members reached the second day. Teams reported gains with 118 new members yesterday. the Ford team led with 12 additions.
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Secretary of Navy
William F. Gude
Daniels
Pelock
Young Men's Christian Association
Ford
HL. W. Robertson
Kwist
Italian Stoneworker Dies After Threat Claim Baltimore Coroner Seeks Clues
Carlo Morano 45 entered the Italan' stonesnl offices claiming threats by the Black Hand and was found dead two hours later in Jones Falls. No marks of violence. Autopsy to determine if death was murder or suicide. drugging possible. Police note he had handed a small sum to a man with the WL, suggesting fear of enemies. The coroner cautions drowning unlikely as body surfaced quickly. The consul reports Morano said nothing of self harm. The morgue holds the body.
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Raver Jones
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Morang
Cormur
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Itheory
Death of Thomas D. Sariol in Washington
Thomas D. Sariol of 7104 O Street NW died at home on Wednesday. Born in Cuba and educated in the United States, he lived in New York before moving to Washington and was noted as an Anguist with a reputation for precise translation. In 1904 he headed the Latin voters bureau for the Republican National Committee and he frequently visited Cuba. Funeral services were set for 9 a.m. at St Matthew's Church. He is survived by his wife Miss Lucy Moore and two daughters, Miss Mercedes Sariol and Miss Dudley Sariol.
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Washington
O Street
Mr. Sartol
Cuba
New York
Republican National Committes
Bt. Matthew's Church
Sariol
Lucy Moore
Mercedes Sariol
Misa Dudley Sariol
Graduation at McKinley and Western High Schools
Western High School and McKinley Manual Training High School held February graduation ceremonies with diplomas presented by board members and outside speakers. Representative Howell and Commissioner Riggs gave addresses as 36 pupils graduated, plus 107 graduates at Business High School in the district.
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Western High School
McKinley
Thomas Rigss, Jr
Alaskan Engineering Commission
McKinley School
William T. Galliler
Board of Education
Business
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Lavelock
William J. MacDonald
Michigan
Central Vrish Scho
John Brows Jlow
Washington
Tryde
Central
Eastern
Western High Schonts
New Armies Face Russia in Hills Battle Report
Russian general staff reports January 27 progress against German forces on multiple fronts. In East Prussia combats near Malwischken Lasdehnen and Skempe see advances and German counterattacks repelled. In Galicia attacks along Dukla to Wryszkow yield 100 prisoners and two machine guns as heavy artillery silences German batteries.
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Lasdehnen
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Vistule
Skempe
Vistula
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Rabawebudy
Kamion
Attanka
Sachuczew
Galicia
Mount Dukla
Wryszkow
Bukowsna
Waleputia
Kimpolung
Ex journalists recall experiences at National Press Club
Bryan and other ex journalists recount civic roles and journalism ideals at the National Press Club event titled The experience of Xs. Peru minister Federico Peret describes early day revolts and a near assassination plot at Panama Star and Herald. Brownlow Newman Townsend Newton Breckenridge Daniels Roosevelt Johnson and others discuss public office and press power.
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Daniels
Newman
Brownlow
Franklin Roosevelt
Panama
Federico Alfonso Peret
Ecuador
Panama Star and Herald
Canal Company
Banquet Debates New Water Tax Frontage Levy Increase
West End Citizens at the Powhatan Hotel banquet heard District Engineer Commissioner Kutz oppose changing who pays for water main extensions. He urged keeping the frontage tax at $1.25 per foot, arguing federal and local water interests are aligned, while other speakers outlined neighborhood improvement efforts.
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George W. Evans
Justice Hagner
Supreme Bench of
Edward T. Calladay
Federation of Citizens’ Association
J. F. Oyster
Henry Randall Webb
M F. Finley
William H. Dennis
Mr. Sayre
Maj. Sylvester
Morris Hahn
George E. Russell
M. J. Savage
John F. Meaney
James M. Woodward
C. F E. Brooks
Hugh F. Harvey
A. E. Burcha
A. RB. Gawler
E. H. Newmearer
C. D. Colling
Judge A. RB. Hagner
John H. Tleer
Adam J. Dickhart
John F. McCarran
Max Goodman
Austin
J. A. Jeffries
J. B. Flynn
Dr. E. Letheron
A. J. Schwarz
W. Coombs
Luther Linking
K. C. EK. Ruppert
Jules Demonet
M. E. Buckley
KE. May
Edward Dulin
J. D. Avery
W. Stiebeling
E. Block
F. B. Bloom
M. F. Finkay
RH Kleindenst
C. G. Flemming
J. A. Birch
Arthur L. Mitchell
J. de Leste
W. Carter
S. Konigaberg
Robert la Dowd
Dr. J. BD. Thomas
W. W. Danenhower
Charles Staley
D. O. C. Callahan
Henry G. Berling
S. M. Whitwell
H. J. Rethrock
C. J. Holliday
D. Herz
Aark
Congress May Shift Blame For Deficit On President And Advisers
Washington dispatch says House Democrats plan to blame the President and his advisers for the deficit. Leaders question McAdoo figures and warn that large deficits linger unless retrenchment occurs. The administration holds an economy conference as lawmakers push for cuts in next year’s appropriations.
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Washington
New York Tribune
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Deficit policy debate stalls ship bill revenue hopes
Treasury officials discuss potential revenue from sugar tariffs and the Underwood bill while warning of unclear future receipts from customs as European war effects loom. McAdoo argues for steady estimates despite profits from income and corporate taxes, noting past shortfalls and war-driven income changes.
Dr J Henry Brooks Dies at 75 in Brookland
Dr. J Henry Brooks, 75, Brookland native and physician, died at his home 3737 Michigan Ave NE from paralysis. Funeral at St Andrew's Catholic Church Brookland with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife Agnes D Brooks three sons H E Brooks Charles J Brooks Dr J D Brooks and three daughters Mrs L F Stock Mrs A H Wilson and Miss Emily L Brooks.
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College of St. Francis
Pittsburgh
Georgetown University
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Charles J. Brooks
J. D. Brooks
South Dakota
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A. H. Wilson
Emily L. Brooks
New York Editor Dies by Suicide in Easton
Ralph W. Schirtzinger, owner of the Peekskill Evening News, on a visit to an Easton sanitarium for a nervous breakdown, leapt from the Delaware River bridge with a nurse present and left a wife. The death occurred January 28 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
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Ralph W. Schirtzinger
Peekskill
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Evening News
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Russia’s War Budget Sees Direct Taxes Rise
The fduma ways and means committee reports 191,000,000 rubles more direct tax income next year, totaling about 342,465,000 rubles, despite wartime strains. Alcohol revenue ends, indirect taxes must cover shortfall, while crown lands and resources will boost revenue to about 694,600,000 rubles. Labor efficiency rises with sobriety, and plans for future war financing are noted in Paris talks among Lloyd George Ribot Bark.
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Tetragrad
Ways and Means Committee
Fduma
Vretavier Kharitonoff
Jbuager
Paris
David Lloyd George
Alexander Ribot
Pierre L. Bark
Food Ship Controversy Shakes Britain Over German Pledge
London January 28. Debate over whether food shipments to Germany should be treated as contraband grows, pitting Sir Edward Grey against military leaders. The Wilhelmina is expected to be stopped and American cargoes denied, despite assurances from Ambassador von Hernstorf that U S food will not be seized for military use. Officials remain divided on accepting Germany pledges and the policy shift could halt all American food shipments to Germany.
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America
Wilhelmina
Germany
von Hernsterft
Washington
Edward Grey
Meat from U S seized off Copenhagen voyage
London January 28. The Kentucky, detained December 1 at Kirkwall, transferred to Leith, cleared to Copenhagen January 22. Twenty four tons of meat from New Wins had been removed. the meat was sent to a prior court. Official report says consigned to the Sranske Fedt Import Company, which opened a Copenhagen office after the Kentucky sailed, possibly to supply enemy forces. Delay blamed on Fraserburgh Ras detainment en route to Leith.
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Daniensteanice Kentucky
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Copenhagen
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Leith
Sranske Fedt Import Company
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Schich
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