Silver and economic policy shaping the 1930s outlook
The article traces silver coinage history from 18th century fixed gold to the Sherman era and Blane Allison act, then Roosevelt era moves to bolster silver as money. It cites Oklahoma tax delinquencies, postal service growth, politics, and Roosevelts currency reforms, with broader notes on press freedom, democracy, and impending economic changes.
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Uncle Sam
United States
John Sherman
Nevada
Colorado
Hayes
Blane-Allison
Sherman
Treasury
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Powder Rock Firework Substitute Discovered Near Rusk
Rusk Texas residents learn a red sandstone rock nicknamed powder rock explodes when heated, serving as a firework substitute. Scientists from the National Museum explain the rock’s pyrite core alters to brown iron oxide, forming protective rust around pyrite. Also reported are frigid January temperatures across western Canada and Ontario towns with readings from Winnipeg to Port Arthur.
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Rusk
Tex
Raymond Vermillion
United States National Museum
Washington, D. C
Mud floods drown 12 in Irosin Bulusan activity
In the Philippines 12 people died when sulphurous mud from the inactive Bulusan volcano swept into the town of Irosin after three days of heavy rain. An additional 11 were reported missing as Governor Silveria Garcia urged relief and an expert inquiry into the cause of the torrent.
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Manila
Bulusan
Irosin
Red Cross
Silveria Garcia
Frank Murphy
Garcia
Economic experts in convention debate U S policy impact
At Philadelphia conferences on economics and social science fifteen associations opened with forecasts of recovery. Vanderbilt professor D F Fleming attacked the senate for steering world affairs toward chaos, blaming treaties and League of Nations actions. Yale economist Irving Fisher defended NRA effects, noting possible recovery and reflate bank deposits through renewed hiring and lending.
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Philadelphia
Vanderbilt University
Senate
D. F. Fleming
Vanderbilt
American Political Science Association
Pacific
Japan
Manchuria
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Irving Fisher
Yale University
American Statistical Association
NRA
Seven State Banks Vote to Liquidate in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on December 27 Farmers State Bank of Spiro received authorization to disburse 6049 dollars to depositors, about 15 percent of deposits, as part of voluntary liquidation under a new state law. President J O Terrell and cashier M L Conn will stay through liquidation. Six other banks including Bank of Cache and First State Bank of Byron have completed payments.
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Congress
Rome
Paul
Tarsus
Judea
Galilee
Moses
Europe
Macedonia
Philippi
Oklahoma City
Farmers State Bank of
Spiro
LeFlore County
W. J. Barnett
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Spiro Bank
Eisuth
FDIC
First
State Bank
Byron
Alfalfa County
Barnett
J O. Terrell
M. L. Conn
Bank of
Cache
First State Bank of India
Mannaville State Bank
Oakwood State Bank
American State Bank
Porum
First State Bank of
Putnam City
Winter Grips Western Canada Amid Fatal Freezing
Low temperatures persist across north western Ontario and western Canada. A fifth death from severe weather was reported with three deaths in Vancouver and one in Edmonton from traffic accidents during the icy holiday. Fred Harbon died frozen on Nipigon Bay ice. companions suffered frostbite. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta remain affected.
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Winnipeg
Ontario
Canada
Vancouver
Edmonton
Fort William
France probes spy ring as arrests mount in Paris
Paris police push to uncover an alleged international spy ring selling military secrets. Ten suspects are in custody including Americans Mr and Mrs Robert Gordon Switz. Authorities aim to arrest up to 30 more as Judge Benon probes the case and 23 year old Mile Madame Madeleine Mermet faces questioning as the wireless expert. Mr and Mrs Switz deny guilt, calling it a frameup.
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Paris
Robert Gordon Switz
Benon
Catlig
Mile
Madeleine Mermet
Coast Guards Seek Victims After Lake Michigan Storm
Benton Harbor Mich Dec 27 Coast guards patrolled the wave battered eastern shore of Lake Michigan seeking traces of victims of Tuesday's storm that killed eight in the wrecking of two fishing tugs The Bremen of South Haven sank near that harbor while the Martha of Michigan City Ind sank near the lighthouse Crews aboard the Bremen included Albert Balow owner his son Frank Erwin Carter and Harry Stevens all of South Haven The Martha crew were Tony Gauthe Walter Biddie William Klemick and Walter Markowski all of Michigan City
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Coast Guards
Lake Michigan
Tus Gremen
South Haven
Martha
Michigan City
Ind
Bremen
Albert Balow
Frank
Erwin Carter
Harry Stevens
Tony Gauthe
Walter Biddie
William Klemick
Walter Markowski
Myers outlines farm loan plans and credit system
Philadelphia dispatch reports W. S. Myers governor of the federal farm credit administration says a complete system of farm credit will let agriculture finance itself for the first time. He notes loan applications at twelve banks exceed 500000 since May and loan approvals run about 66000000 monthly with 17000 to 18000 weekly applications.
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Philadelphia
W. S. Myers
Federal Farm Credit Administration
American Farm Economic Association
F. F. HI
Cornell University
Myers
Credit Administration
Awark
Harris Tire founder Tom Harris remembered by friends
No. 4, a University of Oklahoma graduate, built and ran Harris Tire on North Broadway for years. He earned a growing business and a reputation for a genial smile. Survived by Jr. Harris, Mrs. John R. Harris, sister Margaret, and brothers Marshall, Randall, and William.
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Harris Tire Company
North Broadway
Tom
John R. Harris
Margaret
Marshall
Michigan
Randall
Bartlesville
William
Ada
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