Treasury and agriculture plan hearings on new currency system
Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston will lead a 14 city hearing tour to gather banker and business views on federal reserve district boundaries and related execution issues amid currency reform. Other items include resignations, confirmations, and notable political actions across Washington.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo Ad
Houston
Organization Committee
United States
Federal Reserve District
Regional Reserve Bank
Ruley
Riot in Los Angeles Leaves One Dead and Fifty Injured
A Mexican national Rafael Adames was killed and about 50 people were wounded as police tried to quell a disturbance on the Los Angeles plaza where hundreds of unemployed Americans and Mexicans gathered. Many arrests were reported amidst the unrest.
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Rafael Adames
Los Angeles
Cal
Notable Early 1900s Obituaries and Disturbances
Personal C Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners was placed on a train from Calumet Michigan after refusing to allow miners to accept aid. Wisconsin legislator James W Murphy died in Denver at sixty-two, father of Detroit actress Laura Tiffany. Woodcraft founder Joseph C Root died in Hendersonville NC, brother of Senator Root of New York, ex mayor of Omaha. Charles M Travia, Grant era minister to Brazil and Lew Wallace law partner, died in Danville Illinois. Lewis urged to attend London conference. Miss Mary Morrison killed at Kokomo Indiana when struck by a car that plunged into a quarry. driver Edgar Hudson survived. Chicago board of education supporters elected Elia Flagg Young as superintendent by 18 to 7.
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Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Calumet
Mich
James W. Murphy
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Laura Tiffany
Detroit
Denver
Colo
Joseph C. Root
Woodcraft Orders
Hendersonville
N. C
Mr. Rootr
Billiu Root
New York
Omaha
Neb
Charles M. Travia
Brazil
Grant
Lew Wallace
Danville
Mary Morrison
Kokomo
Ind
Edgar Hudson
Elia Flagg Young
Chicago Board of Education
Motous
Young
Meaning in Failure and the Path to Renewal
A sermon on finding meaning in failure and how defeat can guide growth. It discusses distinguishing internal from external causes, honesty with oneself, repentance, and the potential to use past errors to strengthen faith. Saints like Wesley and Hadley illustrate transformation and renewed purpose through humility and trust in God.
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Pavia
Jesus Christ
John Wesley
Samuel Hadley
Augustine
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Rev
J. T. Forbes
Doan's Kidney Pills End Housework Burden Story
A health ad argues kidney trouble causes backache and nerves in women and men alike. It cites a Michigan case of Mrs George Dolan who recovered after using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting relief from back pain swelling headaches and fatigue enabling her to resume housework and child care.
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Bright
Doan
Donn
Michigan
Dolaen
Inkater
Mich
Pays
Bister
Dean
Just an Acre in the Suburbs Poultry House Ideal for One Acre
An article argues poultry farming on a one acre plot near Kansas City can profit like cattle. It describes a two story poultry house 15 by 30 feet with roosting and laying rooms, ventilation, netting, feed and water systems, and pens for hens and chicks. It notes space for 200 medium birds or 250 lighter birds, with possible apple trees or rapid groveth to accompany the operation.
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Kansas City
Taking Pledges in a Pawnbroker's Gag
A brief, witty exchange features the Boob and the Old Fogy debating a man who appears to take many pledges. The Boob explains he is not a dipsomaniac but a pawnbroker, turning a drinking pledge joke into a punchline.
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Old Fogy
Mean Trick Causes Brother's Outburst Over Towel
In a tense moment, a quarrel erupts when one sibling questions why the other punched his brother for moving into a designated spot on a roller towel. The dispute centers on an accidental disruption of a clean area and a scarce final spot.
Quite a Pet Causes Laughter in Domestic Exchange
A comic exchange about a wife and her dog highlights family humor as the speaker notes she will take the dog to the moving pictures. An ad extols Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops as a quick throat relief. A brief quip on women in farming closes the snippet with a punchline about traditional husbandry appeal.
Bank humor in era noticed after failed bank balance
A witty exchange notes Old Scadds being upset by a bank failure and jokes about losing balance, reflecting light social humor in the period.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Claim Summary
Historical note describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief. Claims include soothing gums reducing inflammation and easing crying. Language reflects period marketing, with emphasis on infant relief and calming effects.
Something Light in a harum-scarum shopping scene
A brisk dialogue shows a shopper seeking lighter reading and treats. The exchange contrasts a “nice novel” with a sharp jab at “terrible chine stories” and ends with a request for a lighter pairing to accompany bon bons.
Not So Easy as That Porous Plaster Debate
In a spirited exchange, speakers dismiss the idea of finding uses for caut a porous plaster. A critic questions the practicality, arguing no one has ever cast off a porous plaster, while others hint at lingering doubt about its usefulness.
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Charles F. de Woody
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
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DeWoody
McAdoo
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Interior
Lawe
Alaska
Senate
Judson J. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
United States Senate
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Greece
Brand Whitlock
Ohio
Belgium
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
War Garrison
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Henry Clay Hall
Colorado Springs
Thomas
Seldomridge
Supreme Court of Missouri
Arkansas Lumber Company
Missouri
Gulfport
Miss
New Jersey
Charles Alling, Jr
Taois State Board of Health
Frank Kumek
Paul B. Schwab
Health Board
H. F. Prica
Clinton
Angel Gandia
University of Mlinois
Porto Rico
Margherita Traiper
Bank of Preacott
Hmmet
Ark
Wes “Tha
Michigan Central
Pittsburgh
National Soldiers
Dayton
William F. Roberts
George G. Meade
Wzra R. Thayer
Harvard Law School
Foss
Supreme Court
Topolobampo
Sinaloa
Mex
State Department
Bank of London
Mexico City
Mexico
Huerta
Frederick Burlingham
Vesuvius
Italy
Grenadieff
Paris
Sofia
LF Up
Cardinal Rampolla
Rome
Vatican
Europe
Zeke Emerson
Jackson
London
Lewis
Stevenson
Foster-Miburn Co
Buffalo, M.Y
Ray van Benthuysen
Schences Mandrake
J. H. Schenck
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lord William Percy
England
Ottawa
F. H. Hewitt
West Sixth St
Ben Moines
Candian
Iowa
Wesell Hoods
National Volcanision & Log Co
Des Moines
ORWIG
Crocker
Cresssy & Wingate
Bes Moines
Lows
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Ceperto
Minowood & Son
Hawty-Robinson Co
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