Brokers Arrive For Leak Inquiry Hearing In New York
New York brokers testify at a House Rules Committee inquiry resuming Monday. Counsel Whipple seeks cooperation from major customers to verify brokerages and profits linked to war news. He stresses no proven leak but pledges to uncover all facts and review Exchange activities.
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Appeals Night Reprieve Delays Mississippi Execution
The Mississippi Supreme Court reviews a death penalty case of George Bowitzal tied to the murder of King Stites, captain of the Wicks street department. The higher court’s action delays the scheduled execution, indicating a new date will be set after further rulings.
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Wilson backs peaceful picketing in suffrage dispute
SiNeton Jan 27. President believes in peaceful picketing as a form of protest. Admiral Wainwright notes the administration approved the Clay proposal and told suffragists the White House did not endorse forceful methods.
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Mexicans Killed by U S Troops in Border Battle
A long distance report from Arivaca says fifteen to twenty Mexicans, some in Carranza uniforms, were killed in a Stone House clash with Utah cavalrymen and cowboys after a day of rocky fighting. Arizona border officials say Mexican forces received reinforcements and returned heavy fire, raising alarums among troops along the frontier.
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German Sub 15 Reported Sunk
A rumor from New London Connecticut says a German commercial submarine numbered 15 has been sunk by a British cruiser. Official details and destination remain unconfirmed and unnamed.
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Added dangers to shipping flagged by ambassador cable
Washington dispatches state that the ambassador in London warned of increased shipping perils due to belligerent operations in the North Sea. The cablegram to the State Department highlights heightened risk for maritime traffic amid ongoing hostilities.
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Verdun Front See Heavy Fighting as Desperate Attacks Fail
French and German forces clash along the Verdun front with major artillery duels and infantry fighting. French efforts to dislodge German positions on Hill 304 fail amid heavy losses, while German reports claim steady advances and renewed activity around Hill 304 and Eparges. The next day may bring renewed large scale combat as the long Verdun battle continues.
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Emperor William presses for peace through force on birthday
Berlin notes the Kaiser inexpressing thanks for birthday congratulations from army headquarters. He says the German people will sacrifice blood and treasure to defend the Fatherland and, by the sword, secure peace for the nation’s development. All Germany marks the monarch’s fifty-eighth birthday.
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Dispatch Contest Closes With Final Vote Showdown
Excitement builds as candidates and managers plan a last vote push. Subscriptions and votes must reach The Dispatch by 9 PM Monday January 29. Judges will count at the bank and return the result to the office for Tuesday night announcement.
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Judges Chosen to Seal and Count Ballots
The Judges J F Roach and J Holmes Davis cashiers and Maurice Lipinsky manager are named to oversee the ballot box and count votes. They must report to The Dispatch office before 9 PM Monday to seal the box and again at 8 PM Tuesday to tally and award prizes.
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Last day to vote in The Dispatch contest in Wilmington
Wilmington voters face final live campaigning by candidates as the deadline nears to secure and deposit ballots. The notice urges readers to subscribe before 9 PM Monday to boost their chosen candidate's chances.
Senate Clears Drug Bills and Absentee Voting Moves Ahead
The Bennett medicine bills pass the Senate prohibiting cure claims and misbranding with House support seen as likely to fail the tougher Scales-Page laws. Absentee voters act clears 62 to 19 after GOP opposition over mail voting for soldiers and others away from the state. Speaker Murphy ill but set to attend big fights this week. Continued on Page Eight.
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Town to own electric plant in Southport
Southport will own its electric plant after aldermen offered $7,000 to purchase the privately run facility. The move follows a water-supply contract with Fort Caswell and aims to ensure reliable power for government obligations. Also, seven residents viewed the Palmetto Island film about Smith Island and its potential as a major resort.
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Noted Lawyer Dos Passos Dies in New York
John Randolph Dos Passos a prominent corporation lawyer and financial authority died in New York at age 70 after a brief illness. He fell ill with pneumonia and initially rallied before proxy set in and death followed.
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Gardner Attacks Peace League Plan At National Security Meeting
Washington reports that the National Security League congress on constructive patriotism urged universal military training for fit men ages 19 to 21 and mobilizing women for wartime service. Representative A P Gardner attacked President Wilson’s world peace program as impracticable, favoring stronger US defense and opposition to a world court.
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Lawson May Go 10 Oregon Ranch
Washington dispatch notes Thomas W. Lawson may take a vacation on his Oregon ranch, while the House Rules Committee remains unable to compel further testimony. Ruth Thom ason Viscontini refuses to provide an affidavit, and any future appearance by her is deemed unlikely with questions limited to concrete knowledge.
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Wilson advances peace move as Entente backs talks
Washington reports President Wilson sees a big step toward peace as Entente powers favor his league to enforce peace. German willingness to discuss terms grows while British French and Italian support signals serious peace sentiment. Meantime Pershing orders withdrawal of U S forces from Mexico nearing border.
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Kaiser Leaves Berlin On Birthday Observation
Berlin January 27. The Emperor stays away from public birthday events disappointing the capital. Torchlight processions and tomorrow’s festivities are canceled. At fifty eight, the Emperor shows energy endurance and focus on military and state affairs with sharp vision and human sympathy despite the war.
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Sherley Presses $60 Million Naval Fortifications Bill
Representative Sherley of Kentucky urged quick action on the $60,000,000 fortifications bill, warning against neglect of national defense amid talks of world peace. He stressed the U S coastline and population justify primacy and defense measures regardless of peace prospects.
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New York Promotes Pneumatic Tubes Over Motor Mail Trucks
Mayor Mitchell Postmaster Morgan and traffic chief Myers urged the Senate post office committee to keep pneumatic tubes in New York City mail service. Mitchell argued for efficiency of tubes Morgan warned the switch would double the motor mail fleet.
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Mrs Wilson May Go to Jefferson’s Monticello Pilgrimage
Mrs Woodrow Wilson was invited to join a Monticello pilgrimage tomorrow with Senators, Representatives, and women's patriotic societies. The trip supports the movement to purchase Thomas Jefferson’s homestead for the Federal government.
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