Lawmakers press Wall Street leak probe in war funding
Washington reports tie in the house over a proposed investigation into a Wall Street advance tip about a war funding note. Representative Bennett of New York named Rid Beruch as a recipient of the tip and alleged 15,000 shares traded before the note went public. The move follows calls to probe leaks tied to Secretary Lansing and the civil service state.
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Washington
DD. C
Ronslong
Wall Street
Bennett
New York
toRid Beruch
Congress
Lansing
Stonefald
Civil Service
New Philadelphia Mint Delivers Ten Half Dollars
New Philadelphia mint distributed 325000 dollars in ten half dollars to banks and trust companies in the city. Obverse features a full length Liberty, laurel and oak branches symbolizing civil and military glory. Reverse shows an eagle perched atop a crag with a pine sapling representing early American spirit.
Japanese moves seal all merchant ships after action with U boats
Tokio Jan 3 The Japanese government learned of the ease with which U Yoats link merchantmen. It armed all her vessels as a precaution following recent naval activity.
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Tokio
Japs to furnish munitions in Tokio report
A Romanian envoy reached Tokio amid Bucharest news, seeking to buy munitions. Reports say the Romanian campaign hinges on a quick counter offensive to blunt German forces, with much of Romania’s munitions output reportedly exhausted, though fresh aid may be arranged.
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Tokio
Bucharest
Meeting Notes From AOR Described By West Van Trees Street
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting of the AOR with mentions of Shirley Burke and Mrs Burke on West Van Trees Street and a Taylor Wingfield in TL. Readable items are sparse and unclear about date, place, or outcome.
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AOR
E Americaa
Shirley
West VanTrees Street
Eskridge-Aglen Store Ad Promotes January White Woods
A blurred newspaper ad praises Eskridge-Aglen store with emphasis on January white woods and related offerings. Details are obscured by OCR issues but convey promotional intent and publication attention.
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Eskridge-aglen
Abandoned School Ownership Case Seeks Damages
William Price of Barr township sues Phil Troutman Everett Troutman and Daniel Carlin alleging sale and removal of an abandoned school building on Price property caused $400 in damages. He claims the structure stood on ground sold in 1916 and was removed despite objections. Attorneys Allen and Mattingly & Myers represent the plaintiff.
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Barr
Wiliam & Price of
Barr Townsui
Phil 4 Troutman
Everett Trotman
Daniel Calbin
Bare Townshi
Price
Edward W. Matthews
Barr Townslip
Pricee
Daniel Carlin
Bart Townshipy
Ade
Fantnas
Allen & Allen
T. D
Mattingly
Murder case in Philadelphia under police guard
Police hold a suspect in a murder case involving Sazie Colbert, a model and manicurist, after she was allegedly clobbered and strangled. Detectives say evidence is thin as they question a wealthy inland city brewer with ties to a fashion label hotel scene downtown.
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Philadelphia
Madan
Niyo
Sazie Colbert
Gard
Urey
Arelind Itlo
Larse
Ames
Viljad Tias Beseelulig
Germans Occupy Four More Adubanian Cities
Berlin reports German forces have seized four additional Adubanian cities. The move follows recent war advances, with 460 prisoners captured in the effort. German patrols also penetrated toward the French third line in the Forest of Priest.
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Aduabanian
Berlin
Roomania
von Markensen
Priest
Arrest in conspiracy case involving arms shipments to Mexico
New York reports the arrest of Juan T. Burts a Mexican content generator charged with conspiracy to violate American laws and evade orders on shipments of arms and ammunition into Mexico. He was held on 310000 bail and allegedly conspired with an employee of an exporting firm to ship weapons and other war materiel.
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Byrned Preas
New York
Mexico
Juani T. Burfs
Indiana opens 70th General Assembly in session
Indianapolis Jan 3 Members of the Indiana General Assembly arriving in the city for a 61 day session expect an interesting opening with 64 Republicans and 36 Democrats in the House and 28 Democrats to 25 Republicans in the Senate Republicans to control the House with Jesse Eschbach of Warsaw likely speaker Charles McGonagle and John W. Rodgers named for key posts Senate party split to begin with Democrats controlling for three days then Republicans take over James P Koditch elected governor to be inaugurated Monday and Governor Ralston to deliver lengthy message urging state wide prohibition woman suffrage tax reform and calls for constitutional changes
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiate General Assembly
House
Senate
Jesse Eschbach
Warsaw
J. Moardie Fitch
Muntie
Charles McGonagle
Muncie
John W. Rodgers
Neweagile
Robert Acres
Indiananelle
Dem
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
William , P. O'Neill
Edgar J. Mush
Cote Tral
Coocol
He Stutfman
Anderson
Guy York
Peru
Harry N. Styner
Montmurenel
Evistone
Ray Bornff
Bedford
Senate Democrats
Tepublgins
Bush
Fey
Aod
Ralston
James Fp.koditch
Rajaton
bin Fhat
Tong
Bishiyev
Fragmented State Lausin hands on new laws drive
United Press reports a chaotic Washington day with scattered phrases about a constitutional convention, joint resolution, and attempts to bring in new peace terms. The misread text hints at administration seeking endorsements and tense Senate committee discussions among Lansin and Wilsterman era figures.
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Itittea Wis
Ladiepiga
United Press
Ithtiog Juss
State
Lausin Consult
Britsh Whole Wheat Bread and War Time Travel Changes
On January 3, Britain began rationing bread and enforcing a move to whole wheat or standard bread in most areas. Immediate effects included a rush at recruitment offices and many men canceling plans for travel or business trips as women take on wartime duties. Cubedensen vine tables and a 50 percent rail fare increase also impact travel, reducing movement and raising costs during this period.
Reform to License Laws Narrowing Liquor Trade Exposed
Plans disclosed by the Nation Wholesale Dealers Association and a cross section of U S brewers aim to tighten retail liquor controls across states cities and counties. The program, supported by leading industry groups, calls for a standardized regulatory approach and a national committee to implement the changes.
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Ihe
Tdagne Bad Mae
Plang
Dealers’ Association of America
Brewsure
United States
Ntatel
Aqtor Swainess
Gerard and Hollweg Hold Conference
Jan 3 report from Herlip notes President Wilson was informed by American Ambassador Getaril after a conference with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. The diplomat and the chancellor reportedly discussed German ties and an unfavorable reply to Germany's peace offer. German papers viewed the Entente's note as potentially answerable by force.
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RY Cai W
Ackerman
Herlip
Wilsor
Getaril
von Bethmany-Halfweg
Gerard
Germany
Allies Capture 10,000 Last Year On Fronts and Naval Losses
Report details Allied captures totaling 78,360 on the French front and 40,000 by the British, with 12,173 Bulgarians and Turks taken in Serbia and Macedonia. Russians and Rumanians retreat near the Romanian border as German and Bulgarian forces advance in Dobrudja and Galicia. A Greek steamer Sapttio, 2,985 tons, was torpedoed off Brest with nine crew saved. fate of others unknown.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Dgn
Jack Wa
Wallachia
Bokshini
Dobrudj
Matchan
Brest
Sapptio
Nin
Value of U S crops nears nine billion dollars
The Agriculture Department estimates last year’s total crop value at 8 994 687 000 dollars, up 2 165 989 000 from the prior year and 2 867 206 000 above the 1910 18 average. Illinois ranked second behind Iowa, with Nebraska Georgia Kansas Pennsylvania New York Italy and Ohio among the top states in value.
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Washington
Twinois
Iowa
Nebraaska
Georgia
Kufisan
Pennsylvania
New Youn
Italy
Ohio
Marth
Dakota
Calouge Gazette Weighs U S Neutrality War Entry
The Calouge Gazette raises questions about whether the United States will stay neutral or join the conflict. It notes President Wilson’s possible psychological motive to enter the war and debates the nation’s posture on entering hostilities.
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Calouge Gazette Worrie
Berlly
Jan
United States
Wilsonl
Alogne Gazette
Mexican American peace commission to present recommendation
Washington January report notes committee members will submit to President Wilson their proposal regarding Carranza’s troop withdrawal and possible response. The draft aims to address new projections and outline the commission's action plan for peace talks.
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Carl Groat
Cvnla Press
Washington
Id. C
Police struggle to identify dead bandit after failed leads
Sullivan officers admit discouragement in tracing the body of a missing bandit and identifying him. Patrick Fant arrived back from Sullivan to aid in recognition as authorities hold a possible suspect in jail. no inquest date set. Descriptions match a man seen entering a room and dying, with similarities to a recent Los Angeles case.
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Washingdon
Iburdefér
Thay
Patrick Fant
Sullivan
Cahill
Uif
Joon
Cjan Talta
Wap
Wasi
Los Au
Petes
Cal
Dea
Discussion on Widowed Mother's Pension Meeting Tonight
Tonight at Red Men’s hall a meeting discusses the widowed mother’s pension and child welfare. Local church leaders and civic figures invite all citizens to attend to learn how the program would help widows keep and care for their orphaned children at home and keep families united.
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Red Men's Ball Pension
Bill Spear
McCarty
May Reach Agreement on Splitting Patronage
A terse note indicates May reach agreement on dividing patronage, with emphasis on division and potential political or organizational stakes. The fragmentary text suggests a negotiation or settlement plan under consideration, highlighting the term patronage and its distribution.
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Chicago
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Linsing
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Senatet Committee
Lansin Memers
Hanse
Scotland
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Gerard Amd Hollweg
Ger
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Rumania
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