Lawson Testifies in Leak Inquiry Turbulent Session Cleared
Lawmaker testimony before the House rules committee on the alleged stock market leak tied to President Wilson’s peace note grew stormy as Lawson claimed a wide scale “gigantic robbery” of the American people. He alleged leaks from the White House and other centers manipulated stock prices and admitted personal profit from the leak. Lansing and Tumulty denied any known leak and defended handling of the document while ambassador Gerard drew notice for bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas W Laveon
Houss Ules
Wilson
Boston
M_ Chiperfield
Cenceld
Lawson
Wall Street
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
White House
James W. Gerard
J. P
Gerard
Hibbs & Co
Wilton
Robert Lansing
State Department
Lansing
Tumulty
Ilaon
Supreme Court hears Adamson law constitutional challenge
United States Supreme Court opened formal merit hearings on the Adamson law in a Department of Justice appeal from Circuit Judge Hook after his ruling that the act is unconstitutional. A decision was anticipated within weeks as the case moves to final determination. The notes from Pope Benedict in Rome reportedly deem the current moment unsuitable for a peace movement and will be sent to Germany and America via the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Department of Justice
W. C. Hook
Kansas City
Missouri, Oklahoma , Gulf Railroad
Hook
Supreme Court
Moat
Rome
Benedict
Germany
America
Messagero
Vatican
Belgium Workers Appeal At Paris Meeting On Belgian Crimes
At the Trocadero Paris a large protest gathering denounced deportations of Belgian and French civilians. Notables including Polacary Maeterlinck Vandervelde Buisson spoke urging neutral powers to punish crimes against humanity and stressing Belgian suffering and penitence.
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Paris
Polacary
Albert
Belgium
Trocadero
Baron de Galitier
France
Louis J. Malvy
Interior
Lacaze
Maurice Maeterlinck
Emile Vandervelde
Ferdinand Buisson
M. Maeterlinck
New International Code Aims to Shield Neutrals in War
Washington report says a new international code to protect neutrals from wartime offenses is being drafted by leading North and South American experts. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing back the effort. A Havana lawyers' meeting on January 22 will discuss its terms and enforcement.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Havana
Cuba
Great Britain
Portuguese Officers Arrive in France for Western Front Fight
Nine Portuguese expeditionary officers arrive in France preparing to join British forces on the western front. Authorization to enable their news has been granted for the first time as Portugal begins actual participation. The officers show eagerness to engage Germans at the front and on the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enthulmati Cally
France
Bandits Kill Two of Posse Near Nowata Oklahoma
Two posse members were killed and another likely wounded in a gun battle with a group of fifteen bandits, 18 miles northeast of Nowata Oklahoma, while market reports from New York note strength at the open amid coverage of peace news and Judge Gary’s statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowata
Okla
New York
E. H. Gary
Wall Street
Anaconda
Utah
Filibusters Shot by Guardsmen Near Zapata
Reports from Laredo claim four Mexican filibusters were killed or wounded in a clash with First New Hampshire infantry near Zapata Texas, with no American casualties noted. Military HQ denied receiving confirmation of the fight. Nearby, missions report Mexican revolutionists taking Ranchos and readiness of forces for Pershing’s punitive expedition. Carranza government asks potential U S use of the Northwestern railroad for withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
First
New Hampshire Infantry
Zapata
New Hampshire
Orville Caine
Ri Grands
Mezicar
Ramilene
Parral
Columbus
N. M
Mestco
Pershing
War Department
Paso
Carranza
United States Army
Casas Grandes
Carranss
Fire Panic Prevented By Cool-Headed Rector
Racine January 9 a fire at Bethania Daniele Lutheran church caused an estimated 20 000 to 25 000 in damage. Rector Rev K C Bodholt helped calm a crowd of about 200 as smoke rose, fire followed minutes after the congregation was cleared and no injuries were reported.
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Racine
Bethania Daniele Lutheran
K. C. Bodholt
Decrease of Vice in Gotham Report Says City Clean
The annual report of the Bureau of Social Hygiene led by John P. Rockefeller Jr. notes a marked decline in New York vice over the years. Saloons show improved conditions, the so called vice ring has disappeared, and owners have fled or left the city.
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Rockefeller
New York
Bureau of Social Hygiene
John P. Rockefeller, Jr
Buffalo Bill's End Near as Death Looms for Cody
Denver reports Colonel William F. Cody Buffalo Bill remains in serious condition. Dr J H East says the colonel traveled from Glenwood Springs without great improvement and his relatives are left hoping for recovery while his wife and daughter hurry to Cody. In Bern, the countess of Montignoso denies asylum rumors and says she is in Brussels with friends in good health.
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Denver
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
J. H. East
Glenwood Springs
Cody
Princesa
Berne
Switzerland
Countess of Montignoso
Saxony
Brussala
Adulterated foods and real estate notices in Williams county
A 1916 North Dakota health list lists adulterated foods with brands such as Pure Cider Vinegar and Ice Cream from multiple ND and MN vendors, followed by real estate foreclosures in Williams County. The documents include sworn lists by the state chemist, notices of mortgage foreclosures, summons in civil cases, and court actions against heirs and estates in Williston and Grand Forks, with dates in 1917.
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Reargeiata Tee Cream
Feldman Co
Devila Lake
N. D
Atanand
Tet City Wholesale Grocery Co
Minot Grocery
Dak
Ea Vinersr
Foley
Bros. & Lly
Paul
Minn
Hendrickson & N. D
Jahnke Bros
M N. D
Minot
Thegal
Paris
Gary & Son
Crosby
Tegal
Legan
Johnson “Ice Cream Co
Fargo
N. Dak
Legal
A. J. Spielman
New England
J. Ramell
Fergus Ice Cream Co
Fergus Falls
Ilegal
American Cider Co
St. Paul
Cohol
Pure Food Mfg. Co
Mandan
National Fruit Products Co
Memphis
Tenn
Cavalier Betthing Works
Co N. D
Capital City Bottling Works
Dismarck
Segal
Jamestown Bottling Works
Jamestown
N. 10
Istate
North Dakota
Foreclosure notice and land claim in Williams County
Foreclosure sale set for July 6 1917 at 2 PM at Williston North Dakota for Harvey N Montgomery and Florence M Montgomery mortgage to Jacob Leuthold Jr. Mortgage appears dated May 12 1910 with recent notice dated November 29 1926. Property described as Lot June 0 Broegeere amended plat to Williston. Also notice of homestead claim by Pere Lynch et al at Williston North Dakota with proof filing due January 26 1917.
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Williams
LM. H. Agen
Sika
North Dakota
M. H. Agen
Williston
Ivan
Clyi Organization
E Int ND
N. G. Mortgagorty C, Go, Smith
Register of Deeds
Wil Hams County
John H. Shaw
Imortgagee
C. D. Smith
Willams
Mary A
Office of the Register of Deeds
Whhams County
Burt C. Peasley
Um Gingle Min
Mortgagor
Dickingon Land Company
Mortearces
County of
Promiava
Wil. Haton
Salement
Yueh Mortage
Dickinson Franeo
Dickinson Land Co
Mortger Fee
A. Gilmore
Mortkagers
Williaton
Joseph Bell DeRemer
Elizabeth DeRemer
B. J. Lander & Co
Willums
Williamton
Wil- Hames
Tollaws
Meran
Grand Forks
N. D
E. J. Lander & Co
Mortganee Murphy &Toner
Morteagee
Java Peuney
Amber A. Penney
mort+ Kugork
Jacob Leuthold Jr. Mortagen
County of Willams
North di
Bool
Maine
Wich Morteax
Bouthweetuarter
Iquarter
Hedlonwenty
Ted
Ene Rey
Meal
Montgh
Harvey N. Montgomery
Florence M. Montgomery
Mortgagora
Jacob Leuthold
Williams County
Willang
Broegeere
Willaton
Jacob Leuthold, Jr
Department of the Interior
U. Land
N.D
Pere
A. Lynch
Beation
P. Meridian
Register & Receiver, US. Land Office
Paul Lynch
Joseph Lynch
Stener Hayden
Bernard Lynch
Winston
Rural Carrier Examination for Williams County North Dakota
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Williams County North Dakota. The test will be held at Ray and Williston on January 13, 1917 for vacancies at Buford McGregor Bonetrails and Wilderage post offices and may cover other rural routes. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county and meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Forms and blanks available from local offices or the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Submit applications promptly.
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Noriur
Cousty Court
A Te Butler
Ludgre
R. Neelands
Percy J. Neelands
Petthimur
J. M. Cooper
F.S. Atkinson
Mrm S Allen
Curt Lindabi
Will
North Dakota
Percy J
William E
Not
Dakota
Santurday
of Williams
Cooper
United States Civil Service Commission
Williams
Ray
Williston
Buford
McGregor
Washington, D.C
Commission
Washington
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Laveon
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U. S. Court
John L. Duffy
wMaamer
Chemung
Mediterranean
Workers Appeal
Wilcon
Xicang
Rodela Taka
Gotham
Buffalo Bill’s
North Agricultural Experiment Station
AED Tobe
Nies F
F. Ladd
Alma K. Johnson
Cass County
Aly Commission
John H. Gnaw
Williama
Butler
Sanuel Smith
Thomas Shea
W. Mam Freat
Clarenor Frost
Sarah Luster
Ida Dove
Lilite Brown
Samunt Brown
Gunalé Brown
Fou
Samuel Mith
Wilkis
Hia
Monay
Court House
Williamson
Sepetes
Ms Mthday
Fanuily A. D
Withiston
Judare
Palmer, Craven
Burns Attorneys
County of Williama
Sin ’Diserter Court
Eleventh Judicial District
Gustav Schoenfeldt
Plaintitt
Wiebke Schoenfeldt
Aihor Heira
Ida Schoenfeldt
Wilixton
Willan
John A. Murphy
Ivan Vo Metarer
Eattorndya
Wtaintiet
S.nak
Willams County
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Murphy A& Tvan
Mutagen
Novick
Geo. A. Gilmore
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