Winter Storm Paralyses Transport Across Region
A severe snow and wind storm disrupted telegraph and telephone lines from Ohio Valley to New York. Ten inches of snow fell in one day, with temperatures dropping from 48 to 22 as westward routes and rail traffic faced major delays and outages. Widespread wire outages hit Pittsburgh area and parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Columbus, Findlay, Zanesville, and Utica reported heavy accumulations and incidents.
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Ohio
West Virginia
New York
Washington
Pittsburgh
Monongshela Valley
Allegheny County Light Company
Lake Erie
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cumberland
F Pitzaburgh
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
New York City
New England
Columbus
Baltimore and Ohio
Speidel
Findlay
Zanesville
Utica
Raquette Lake
Tonaire
Masse
Wheeling
W. Va
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Grant Southworth
Wallsburg
Savannah
Charleston
D. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Rough voyage on the Celtic and Lucia as storms lash ships
The Celtic, arriving with Edverpool, battled heavy rain snow thunder and gigantic waves delaying travel. Its speed barely surpassed 6 knots for two days, while the Lucia from Trieste also faced severe weather, flooding decks and damaged cargo, arriving five days late.
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Lee Rte
New York
Edverpool
Celtic
Lucia
Trieste
Seeks to Locate Daughter Pearl Dudley in Jersey City Trip
Mrs. Mary Storks of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest told Inspector Boardman at police headquarters that her 15 year old daughter Pearl Dudley left home last night with a young woman. She said they may have taken a 5:40 train toward Jersey City and requested assistance to locate her daughter.
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Mary Storks
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Boardman
Pearl Dudley
Vincent Astor Describes His Fiancée Miss Huntington
Vincent Astor portrays his fiancée as a typical American girl tall with light brown hair and blue eyes. He notes she has spent much of her life outdoors in tennis golf or riding and remarks she is pretty with few foolish notions and few facts.
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Vincent Astor
America
Helen Dinsmore Huntington
Robert P. Huntington
Hopeland House
Staatsburg
N. Y
Miss Huntington
Mr. Astor
Tragedy at New York Avenue Louhroom Ends in Self Inflicted Shot
Joseph J D Rogerson proprietor of a lounge at 1406 New York Avenue was shot and killed by Clarence P Bowzee a former companion who then shot himself. Bowzee died later. Rogerson’s death appears jealousy driven. No witnesses. two cooks present heard no quarrel. Bowzee fired three shots from a .32 revolver then turned the weapon on himself.
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Joseph JD. Rogerson
New York Avenue
Clarence P. Rowzee
Fred—Ty Rowzee
Rogerson
Howzee
Rowzee
George Turner
Rawzee
A. N. Fennell
Turner
Rawaee
Stanley
Bowzes
Bowzee
Freezing Weather Predicted Across Atlantic States This Week
The weather bureau forecasts a cold week with a sharp temperature drop across the Atlantic States. Snow and high winds are expected in northern districts, while the south may see near freezing conditions early in the week and a warming trend later.
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Florida
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
Letters Seized in Double Tragedy Case. Wives Questioned
Coroner Nevitt ordered locking the letters in police headquarters. Emma Rowzee and Mary Rogerson were separately questioned as clues involve their husbands Rowzee and Rogerson. Rogerson, who carried a revolver, and Rowzee were linked by threats. Rowzee had estranged from his Philadelphia wife. Rogerson’s family ties and Rowzee’s Washington birth are noted amid the inquiry.
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Delver
Nevitt
Emma Rowzee
Mary
Rogerson
Rowzee
Philadelphia
Washington
Heatreet
Northwest
Mount Vernon
Mary Spence
Hertford
N. C
C. R. Rowzee
Edward Bowzen
Beanie McDeavitt
Estrest Northeast
Inez
Martha
Woodstock, Va
Hard Blow at Trusts Aimed at Directorates
Interlocking system proposed to be prohibited and another bill would divorce carriers from industrial or producing corporations. Limit may be placed on capital of interstate corporations.
Antitrust Program Targets Interlocking Directors in Banks and Firms
TheDemocratic antitrust drive plans seven or eight bills modeled on New Jersey reforms under Woodrow Wilson. It would also ban interlocking directorates in banks and interstate corporations. The measures are in preparation and will go to the House next month, aiming to dismantle many big corporate boards.
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Apd Financial
Democrats Prepare Broad Antitrust Legislation Push
Democratic members of the House judiciary committee near completion of a nationwide inquiry into antitrust measures. Plans include seven or eight bills mirroring the New Jersey Seven Sisters, targeting interlocking directorates, overcapitalization, and holding company practices. Reeditions aim to weaken Sherman Act enforcement and exempt labor unions and farmers organizations, pending President Wilson and Attorney General approval.
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Clayton
Alabama
Judiciary Committee
Carlin
Virginia
John W. Davis
House
Bell brothers linked by Chicago death and burial plans
A telegram from Capt Halpin notified Washington police that Maj W W Bell left Chicago to claim his brother Maj Charles A Bell body. burial likely in Arlington. In DC a baby girl died smothered by a pillow at 78 K Street NE. Police seek James Dwyer, 53, who escaped from jail after a October 14 arrest. A colored expressman is suspected in misdelivered carpet worth 3.25 from John Hutchins on D Street SE.
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Halpin
Chicago
Washington Police
Maj
W. W. Bell
Charles A. Bell
Twelfth Street
Arlington
Alice
Arthur V. Hoffman
K Street
James Dwyer
Beard le
John & Hutchins
D Street
Mr. Hutchings
Will Have Booth at Bazaar Suffrage Event in Washington
The White House Chapter of the American Woman's Republic will operate a booth at the suffrage bazaar in the old Mason Temple this Friday and Saturday. They meet Wednesday evening at Miss Warfield’s home to plan decorating, with luncheon directed by Mrs. Charles Morton and Dr. Sarah M. Siewers. Numerous women are listed to manage tables and assist in the Japanese tearoom, including Miss Alees Jenkins, Mrs. Helen Creney, Miss Estelle Helman, and many others.
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American Woman's Republic
White House
Old Masonic Temple
Miss Warfield
Rhode Island Avenue
Charles Morton
Sarah M. Siewers
Alees Jenkins
Helen Creney
Estelle Helman
Jennie Mendenhal
Eva N. & Lytle
Martha Hoyt
Florence Willard Day
Wiliam Broun
Clara Dawson
Cora M. Howes
Garnet Kendrup
Mise Borland
M. R. Moore
Mize Anna Bray
Mise Hilda Crops
Anna Harrigan
Zole Strawen
Ruth Tarr
Esther Johnson
Eleanor Doing
Marshall
Elmira
Hollbrook
Cornelia Trudgeon
Miss Evans
Mary B. Whitfield
Newman
Bessie Broun
Brayton Ransom
Carl Smith
Julia MacFarland
Ada Trantham
Dorothy Bantz
Amos Cansilman
Virginia Beator
Ocean Steamers Departures List Across Transatlantic Routes
Movements of Celtic and La Savoie from Liverpool and Havre bound for New York and Southampton. Majestic sails from New York to Liverpool, Carmania from New York to Bremen, Meuretania from Queenstown to New York, Provenos from Havre to New York.
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Celtic
Taverpool
New York
la Savoie
Havre
Majestic
Southampton
Carmania
Liverpool
Bremen
Meuretania
Queenstown
New Terkia
Provenos
City News In Brief Lecture and Society Events
Dr. William Turner delivered a facult y lecture on the Philosophy of Cicero in McMahon Hall. George Washington University received thirty two volumes for the Agriculture Department from the GWU Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Cap itol Heights Boy Scouts held a flag raising with Mayor Sweeney present. Newton W. Preston spoke at the YMCA on The Average Man. The Oriental Esoteric Society met at 148 Q Street with Miss Agnes E. Maraland on Character and Immortality. Crowds attended a reception at the Jewish Foster Home to benefit its children. John Burke spoke at GonRa College under the Aloysius Club. Rehearsals continued for The Daughter of the Huntsman at Germania Maennerchor. Board of Trade set for tonight at the New Willard with officers to report and ten directors to be elected from thirteen nominees. A home talent concert by Saengerbund members was planned for tonight at the clubhouse. George Blewitt named president of the Catholic University Junior class. A paralytic condition afflicted James Henry Moser at his home. Georgetown University Law School class of 1916 held a banquet at the Hermitt with officers named. Beta Phi Sigma fraternity installed a chapter at Central High School with a banquet at the Eopitt.
Wreck Delays Miss Clark Return to Washington
Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Clark rushed to Washington after a freight wreck delayed her while en route from New York. She had traveled to select a wedding present for Mitas Jessie Wilson daughter of the President with guidance from Representative Mann and the trip’s timing stirred family and political notes.
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Genevieve Clark
Speaker Clark
Washington
New York
Metropolis
House of Representatives
Mitas Jessie Wilson
Beaunett
Tumulty Sought for Democratic Chair as Wilson 1916 Fears Rise
Private secretary Joseph Tumulty surfaced Saturday as a potential head of the Democratic national committee to succeed William F. McAdoo while McCombs eyed the France ambassadorship. The White House distance left some fearing that the move signaled a Wilson bid for a second term, with Lyons likely to become embassy secretary and Harris serving as census director.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Democratic Namene Committee
William F. Ibe
France
Wilson
Tumuity
Democratic Committee
Iso
McAdoo
William Cumbacco
the Treasury
McCombs
United States
English Expert Discovers Bacillus Causing Infant Stomach Trouble
Dr Ralph Vincent director of Infants Hospital London announced in Baltimore the discovery of a bacillus linked to infant stomach illness. He will present a New York Academy of Medicine paper next Thursday and says pure milk is the key to disease prevention, recommending feeding infants milk as from the cow without boiling.
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Baltimore
Ralph Vincent
Infants’ Hospital
London
England
New York Academy of Medicine
Vincent
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Homeowners Face Rent Payment Under New Income Tax
Under the new income tax law homeowners may owe rent to themselves. Treasury officials are shaping personal return regulations and outline that tax applies to all incomes including property sales. Officials expect a fair rate for property never marketed, a likely difficult task for revenue collectors.
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Treasury
Department
Lew Ft
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Galt & Bro, Jewellers
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Clarence P. Bowzee
Eastman Kodak Company
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New Jersey
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City News
William Turner
Catholic University
McMahon Hall
Cicero
Berlex
George Washington University
Department of Agriculture
American Institute of Architects
Committee On Education
A. L. Harris
J. R. Marshall
Boy Stouts
Capitol Heights
Charles L. Sweeney
Newton W. Preston
Representative Stephens
Nebraska
The
Oriental Esoteric Society
Q Street
Agnes E. Maraland
Isaac Behrend
John Burke
Gon- Ra College
Aloyslus Club
William C. Sullivan
P. J. Hartigan
Reading
James I. Maguire
St. Aloysius’ Church
P.T. Moran
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Misa Mary Moran
Graham Ashisy
Paul Hines
Vincent Hovello
J. B. Colton
Germania Maennerchor
Pennsylvania Avenus
Frederick Aue
Max Dex
Frits Hoffner
Martin Schilling
Jacob Schilling
George Sebastian
Board of Trade
New Willard
Droop
Hynon
Gockeler
Dr. Callahan
John L. Weaver
Porter
Saengerbund
C Street Northwest
Bundage Sa
George Blewitt
Frank Field
Clarence Daling
Frank Hobson
John Lynch
Henry McManun
John Haaren
Thomas Gormiey
Connecticut
James Henry Moser
Corcoran Art School
G@ street
Moser
West
Cornwall
Conn
Georgetown University Law
Hbbitt
Joseph J. O'Toole
Basil T. Bonnet
Hédward J. Hart
Dan C. Ryan
Arthur W. Shepherd
William B. Turley
John B. Harvey
Richard B. English
Bernard D. Garvey
Beta Phi Sigma
Central High School
Omega Unsiion Phi
Indianapolis
Gordon
W. M. Paxton
J. C Donahue
C. Norton
Pp. Koester
F H. Melvin
W. 8. Bremser
G. Mlendreau
H Stirling
Ll. L. Hamner
Miss Clark
Speaker
Trip
M. F. Lyons
Paris
MEV
Messaline
Raleigh
Boston
Page & Shaw's
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
Lialaw
Him
Kneessi
Seventh St
Sibley Hospital
Ier
LVES
Georges
Georges & Son, Inc
WM. W
Xander’s Select
7Th Street
Manonte Temple
Balentine
Newark
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