Lawson and bankers summoned in stock leak hearings
Washington January 16 officials and bankers join Thomas W Lawson in testimony about a stock market leak tied to Wilson peace notes. The Rules committee subpoenas J Morgan J S Bach e Henry P Pauson Frank A Vanderlip Arthur Lipper and Sol C Wexler as Lawson contests Henrys claim of no such remarks. Lawson later says his impression of McAdoo involvement was erroneous and sourced elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Wilson
Jioese Rules Committee
Lawson
Harrison
J. Y. Morgan
J. S. Bache
Henry P. Pauison
A. Vanderlip
Arthur Lipper
Sol C. Wexler
Henry
McAdoo
Lawmakers subpoenaed in leak inquiry name notable figures
The list includes Paul M. Warburg of the Federal Reserve Board and several New York and Washington figures tied to the leak investigation. Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Tumulty denied involvement as they agreed to appear voluntarily. Warburg said he has not been subpoenaed and seeks to testify.
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Ampriz
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Lawson
Feak
Archili
White
Jim
Fisk
Malcom McAdoo
McAdoo
C. B. Barney & Company
Stuart G. Gibboney
New York
Ruth Thomson Visconti
Washington
W. W. Price
White House
Jom O'Hara Cosgrave
The
New York World
Erman J. Ridgeway
Everybody’s ‘Magazine
Donald McDonald
Boston Financial
Lian Klenry
John
Day in Congress Highlights for January
The Senate met at noon to consider a legislative appropriation of about 39 million dollars. Hearings continued on compulsory military training and preventive departments to address oil lands and California reserves. The House opened discussions on post office funding as well as revenue measures as Thomas W. Lawson pushed for reform proposals.
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Ere Luk
Mili‘ty Committee
Legis- Mythaval
CS Ventive
California
Navy Yard Upkeep Plan Seeks 18 Million Expenditure
Secretary Daniels outlined to the House naval committee a plan to spend 18 million dollars on equipment and improvements at U S Navy yards. Six million would go to Norfolk for one battle cruiser and two scout cruisers, with further funds for Charleston Boston Portsmouth Philadelphia New York and Puget Sound yards to support battle cruisers destroyers submarines and related facilities. About six million is already available and he asked Congress for twelve million more.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Navy Yards
Norfolk Navy Yard
Charleston
Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Philadelphia
New York
Puget Sound
Congress
Bryan in liquor talk boosts woman suffrage
William J. Bryan opened the Anti-Saloon League convention in Raleigh with a prohibition address of about an hour and twenty five minutes. He linked enfranchisement of women to prohibition and delivered a capital Democratic appeal. The crowded Baptist church proved difficult to read the audience. Indicates continuation on page eight.
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Raleigh
William J. Bryan
Anti-Saloon League
A. D. Ward
Simmons
Baptist
Bryan
Snow and Ice Freeze Roads Across Six Southern States
Snow and ice disrupted traffic in Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Texas with several accidents reported. Temperatures stayed below freezing as sleet coated surfaces and Raleigh recorded heavy ice early today while Norfolk described widespread sleet and broken branches.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Raleigh
N.C
Norfolk
Dora, SS
Legislature Introduces Wide Range of Vital Measures
The General Assembly sees proposals on patent medicine regulation and drug inspection, a cattle tick eradication fund, and a motor vehicle under influence law. Additional measures seek child labor limits for telephone workers, crime sentencing location changes, and reforms urged by Governor Bickett including prison and treatment for the insane.
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Bickelt
Darden
North Carolina
Seales
Warren
Bickett
State Tax Commission
State Farm
Raleigh
Allen
Progressive step by Dispatch praised for leased wire service
The Dispatch earns public praise for adding full leased wire reports. Prominent citizens like Joseph W. Yates of Murchison National Bank and Home Savings Bank commend the improved news service. Bon Marche says the paper is more readable and comprehensive with the new wire service. The article notes growing local support for the paper.
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Dispatch
Wilmington
Joseph W. Yates
Murchison National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Wilmington Dispatch
The
Bank President Hails Full Leased Wire Service Move
Mr F W Dick president of the People's Savings Bank praises securing full leased wire service. He says readers desire it to stay in touch with the world and congratulates The Dispatch on the move, predicting public appreciation.
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F. W. Dick
The
People’s Savings Bank
Belk Williams Co praises Dispatch lease wire upgrade
Mr. J. C. Williams of the Belk Williams Company lauds The Dispatch for adopting a full leased wire service. He says the move makes the paper more valuable to advertisers and subscribers, offering readers timely news through a progressive step.
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J. C. Williams
Belk- Williams Company
Dispatch
American Bank chief lauds full leased wire service
Mr. T E Cooper president of the American Bank and Trust Company says securing full leased wire telegraphic service completes the picture for Wilmington readers. He calls it an enterprising step that will bring the day’s full news to the public.
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T. E. Cooper
American Bank and Trust Company
Wilmington
Ice Closes Newport News Roads Halt Rail Trolleys
Newport News Virginia reports a half inch ice sheet after sleet and freezing temperatures. By dawn the streets are slick and trains late while trolley cars struggle to keep schedules. Horses slip and struggle to move in the icy conditions.
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Newport News
Admiral Dewey Weakened by Illness as Night Passes
Doctors report Admiral Dewey slowly declined through the night. Lungs affected, temperature 102, pulse 120, respiration 38. Breathing labored, kidneys weak, swallowing difficult. His condition is described as slowly sinking and the end may come at any time.
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Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Admiral
Seaboard Special Derailed In North Carolina
A Sea Board Air Line Florida Cuba special train wrecked near Hoffman North Carolina early today injuring several, including at least one passenger and dining car porters. Seven cars left the rails and partly turned over.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Hoffman
Hamlet
Berlin Reports Two Entente Counter Attacks With No Advantage
German Berlin dispatch notes two counter attacks on the Sereth front were not decisive. Romanians penetrated briefly in the Moldavian valleys but the advance was temporary. A major Russian assault near Fundeni failed to hold against Austro German fire. Signs of activity loom along Macedonian front with Falkenhayn reported in Greece and plans to widen Entente forces.
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Presa
Sereth Line
Romania
Fokshani
Danube
Berlin
Kasino
Suchitza
Moldavian
Sereth
Fundeni
Macedonia
Greece
von Falkenhayn
Larissa
Ring
Kavala
Saloniki
Sarrail
Berlin-Constantinople
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Florida Cuba special derailed southbound at Hoffman
Norfolk report states the Seaboard Air Line Florida Cuba special was delayed two hours after a derailment at Hoffman. No injuries were reported and the southbound train resumed service shortly after the incident occurred in the early hours.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Florida-Cuba
Hoffman
Rehder Praises Dispatch Lease Wire Service
J H Rehder of J H Rehder & Co commends The Dispatch for adding a full leased wire service. He calls the move an invaluable benefit to the city and newspaper readers and extends best wishes for continued success.
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J. H. Rehder
J. H. Rehder & Co
The Dispatch Adds Full Leased Wire Service
Mr. M. W. Jacobi, president of the Chamber of Commerce, praises The Dispatch for its full leased wire service supplying world news seven days a week. He says the move demonstrates the paper’s commitment to the city and will be appreciated by the community.
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M. W. Jacobi
Chamber of Commerce
Dispatch
News of the World
Roache Praises Expanded Wire Service For Dispatch
Mr J F Roache cashier of Home Savings Bank says the full leased wire service will keep Dispatch readers well posted on world events. He notes it will raise circulation benefiting advertisers and welcomes the managements step.
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J. F. Roache
The
Home Savings Bank
Dispatch
Community praise for The Dispatch’s expanded news service
Mr. C. E. Taylor Jr of Wilmington Savings and Trust lauds The Dispatch for full leased wire service and keeping Wilmington abreast of state news. He says the newspaper matches city industries and offers readers all the news with expanded facilities. Mr. Louis Lipinsky, manager of the
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C. E. Taylor, Jr
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Dispatch
Progressive management expands newspaper reach
Capt. Thomas D. Meares, city clerk and treasurer, praises the plan as a branching out movement that attracts more readers. He notes full leased wire service will provide world news as it unfolds, increasing the paper’s value and usefulness to the public.
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Thomas D. Meares
The Dispatch Secures Full Leased Wire Service Progress
Architect H E Bonitz notes The Dispatch now uses full leased wire service. He cites management progress and yearly improvements making the paper highly progressive and connected to the outside world. The new service links readers to world news as it happens.
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H. E. Bonitz
Rotary Club President Praises The Dispatch
Mr. Roger Moore commends The Dispatch for full leased wire service and a newspaper in every sense of the word. He notes the new management fulfills its public promise and delivers valuable news to readers.
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Roger Moore
Rotary Club
Dispatch
Bank Chief H. F. Wilder Backs Leased Wire Service
Citizens Bank president H. F. Wilder says acquiring a full leased wire service is a great proposition and a valuable addition for Wilmington and the region. He asserts the public will recognize the benefit once news reports increase and the service is seen in action.
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H. F. Wilder
The
Citizens Bank
Wilmington
Dispatch Gains Full Associated Press Service
Columbus manager Mr Kora F Briggs says the installation strengthens The Dispatch hold on readers in North Carolina. He notes AP access boosts the paper to the front rank of southern publications and will expand its circulation and timely news delivery.
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Kora F. Briggs
Columbus
Ohio
National Circulation Company
Associated Press News
Dispatch
North Carolina
Associated Press
Wilmington
Nickel coffee pot sparks wary exchange
Mrs Wyse I bought a nickel coffee pot today. Mrs Green Mercy exclaims it cannot be any good for five cents.
Cold snap grips Nashville with sleet and frigid lows
Nashville and vicinity remain under sleet as temperatures fall to 16 degrees at midnight and rise to 20 by 9 AM. Forecasters expect continued cold for the next 24 to 36 hours.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vicinity
110 Thoroughbreds Imported into U S
The steamer Minnehaha arrived in New York with 110 English thoroughbred horses, the largest import since the war began. Buyers include John A. Drake, Richard T. Wilson, Willis Sharpe Kilmer, George D. Widener, W. R. Coe, and Jefferson Livingston.
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Tay Associated Press
New York
Minnehaha
John A. Drake
Richard T. Wilson
Willis Sharpe Killmer
George D. Widener
W. R. Coe
Jefferson Livingston
Heavy voting shifts leads in North Carolina contest
A Dispatch report notes Kenansville's 65 000 vote surge elevating Mrs Wm E Powell to nearly second and nearby Warsaw boosting Annie Lee Adkins to first. Other leaders include Ethel Grimsley Gussie Skipper Pauline Renfrow Blanche Surles Mrs Fred W Dock and Lillian Bartley. Campaigns accelerate as closing date January 29 9 pm approaches with AP service backing and possible one subscription deciding prizes.
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Annie Lee Adkins
Wm. E. Powell
Dispatch
Dispatch Office
Kenansville
Warsaw
Duplin County
Ethel Grimsley
Freeman
Gussie Skipper
Town Creek
Pauline Renfrow
Fair Bluff
Blanche Surles
Mrs
Fred W. Dock
Wilmington
Lillian Bartley
North Carolina
Associated Press
Red W. Dock
Ay Lillian Bartley
French Are Repulsed and Russian Attacks Reported
The army headquarters reports French detachments failed to enter positions near Bouvraignes south of Roye amid moderate fighting. Russian forces attacked Fundeni on both sides, but German fire inflicted heavy losses and repulsed the waves. Macedonian front activity unchanged.
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Berlin
Sayville
Bouvraignes
Roye
Rumania
Fundeni
War Office
Archduke Joseph
Kasino
Suchitza
von Mackensen
Germans Driven Back In Somme Gas Raid
Paris reports a German raid in the Somme last night using gas released under shellfire. French troops repulsed the attack. Across the front there was little action aside from artillery duels and outpost skirmishes.
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Paris
Somme
War Office
Swiss Mobilization Ordered For Second Division Units
The Federal Council announced from Berne that as a precaution the second division and the unmobilized contingents of the fourth and fifth divisions will be mobilized on January 24. The notice was issued via London.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switz
London
Federal Council
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