First Photonranh of the Currency Reserve Board in Session
The photograph shows the Currency Reserve Board in its inaugural session with control over national banks. On the far left is William G. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, ex-officio. beside him John Skelton Williams, controller of the currency, ex-officio. then Adolph Miller and Frederick Delano among others arranged left to right.
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Catensy Reserve Board
Currency Reserve Board
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
President Wilson Urges Honest Ship Manifests in War Trade
President Wilson appealed to American shippers to keep non contraband cargoes separate from contraband and said the government can handle British interference only with honest manifests. He noted the note to Britain protesting detentions and discussed potential indemnities and possible embargo ideas, while predicting Britain may be compelled to pay millions in private indemnities if the U S stance holds. The British ambassador declined to comment.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Great Britain
Etate Department
Congress
United States
Whitehouse
State Department
Cecil Spring Hice
General Lee's 1867 idea spurs journalism schools growth
A historic proposal by General Robert E Lee in 1867 led to many universities adopting journalism courses. The American Teachers of Journalism conference in New York notes the program, with leaders from New York University and Columbia's Pulitzer School coordinating efforts. The movement, tied to practical training and early journalism schools, traces to Washington College and Pryer Thorp, shaping journalism education across the era.
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New York
Robert Be. Lee
As of
Department of Sociation
James M
Journal New York University
Talcott Williams
Pulitzer School
Columbia University
General Lee
Gene Grant
Lee
Uwat
Betiof
Washington College
Ehoraferty & Bon
Lax
Ing
Actus
Pryer Thorp
Washinyversity
Tle
Kansas
Ppaz
Nese
To Ee Crafh
York
Nape Tien
Hmtor
York Newspapers
M 5 Ochet
Meeker urges coordinated distribution to cut costs
Royal Meeker, U.S. labor statistics commissioner, told the American Economic Association that better market coordination can reduce living costs and raise farmer profits. He faulted farmers for ignorance of market conditions and urged organization of marketing facilities and federal inspection to standardize practices and improve transportation.
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Princeton
N. J
Royal Meeker
United States
Commissioner On Labor Statistics
American Economic Association
Meeker
Meer Palais
Washington
St. Laws
New York City
North Maston
Penn
Eoker
Stock Exchange Closing Discussed by Yale Professor
In Princeton the December session of the American Economic Association examined stock exchange regulation amid wartime strain. Prof Hey Emory of Yale highlighted the exchange's emergency closure as a feature of the debate on public regulation and speculative activity in Germany and wartime markets.
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Princeton
N. J
Dee
Hey. Emory
Yale
American Economic Association
Stock Exchange
Germany
Farmers Union on Money Loans in Texas
A special dispatch from Port Worth Texas reports that W D Lewis president of the Farmers Union of Texas states the next Legislature may amend the Robertson Law to allow foreign life insurance companies to lend money in Texas. He asks what share of loans goes to farm property and what rates are charged, urging disclosure before the law is discussed to protect farmers interests.
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Port Worth
Texas
W. D. Lewis
Farmers’ Union of Texas
Joans
Thame Jif
Tesa
Farmers’ Union
Robbery at Bingham Cashier Tracked by Escaped Clerk
A man giving the name Bert feast ed robbed a Bingham cashier, taking eighteen thomson dollage in gall and currency. The robber was arrested soon after with the money, aided by a clerk who escaped a vault and raised an alarm to a policeman nearby.
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Bingham
Uter
Dee
Bert
Binghan
Hank
Thomson
Gall
Aeroen
Colorado coal interests protest removal of federal troops
Representatives of three large Colorado coal companies urged Governor Ammons and Governor-elect Carlson to keep federal troops in the coal fields arguing strikers remain armed while operators are not. They proposed troops confiscate weapons or withdraw troops to aid operators.
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Fty
Denver
Colo
Bec
Colorado
Ammons
Carlson
Ourthers
Des Moines Saloons Set to Close After February 1
Des Moines Iowa city council adopted a resolution limiting saloon changes. Rightyostx saloons will be affected as the measure closes them after February 1.
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Des Moines
Towa
Firing Renewed Along Border Sparks Clash and Arrests
Reports from Naco Arizona and San Antonio Texas describe renewed border fire after scouts clash with Yaqui forces. In Live Oak County a mob attack near Oakville failed to abduct Ysidor Gonzales while jailer Reederleo Sanches faced sentencing and Goolea faced trial amid ongoing security measures.
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San Antonio
Texas
Oakville
Live Oak
Ysidor Gonzales
Reederleo Sanches
Che Oniaeder
Googalea
Interstate Commerce Commission Modifies Freight Rate Order
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered changes to a prior freight rate ruling to preserve rate relationships between the central freight association territory and the southwest, noting the previous order would fracture grouping methods of origin and disrupt established practices.
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Fiy
Washington
Interatate Commerce Commission
Coal barons threaten miners with eviction demand
In Strubenvillgle and Jeffereen County, about 2,500 miners face eviction as coalition leaders claim coal companies demand ten months of house rent. Under penalty of eviction, United Mine Workers officers plan action to restrain the firms from this new tactic.
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Chie
Dee
Rem
Jeffereen
Joo
United Mine Worker
Secretaries Whitt wok UVPION AL MERCHANT MARIN
Tac. 2h. devi devce of thadeguils Ghean Trine portation feilitie. ad "wbreasona ble and exorbitant weredses to rate wines the Rurdpoon war. Were con tunicated to Benate faduy in a tr port by Bacreration & vdtividt and M. Adoo to be used by champions of te pending Government Ship Purchas hill in urging the "ante to get fa vorably upon the mie ire.
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Wasrtington
Tac
Thadeguils
Benate
Bacreration & Vdtividt
M. Adoo
Purchas Hill
White vs Scougrue Boxing Bout at Madison Square Garden
Report on a boxing card at Madison Square Garden featuring Charley White in a seven round bout and Joe Scougrue from New York. crowd noted a fast, clean fight with White holding the edge over seven rounds.
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Ahugene Heo
White
New York
Joe Scougrue
Charley White
Mastcone&quare Garden
Bhagree
Williams makes annual report to Congress
Comptroller Williams of the Currency Bureau submitted his annual report to Congress detailing the transition from the old National banking system to the Federal Reserve system. It reviews bank provisions, recommends new legislation, notes 26,278 banks reporting, and outlines deposits, discounts, and capital figures while urging stronger oversight of bank officers and directors.
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Washington, D. C
Wiliams
The
Currency Bureau
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Asmee Lie
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Act
McAdooee
Dongre Ye Yimainider
United States
Comptroller Core
Wheat harvest outlook lifts Texas farmers after rain
In SHL.VERTON Texas on December 29 farmers celebrate a wet spell that promises a record wheat yield and strong oat prospects for next year. The light rain followed by snow last week led to jubilant expectations for the ground and harvests.
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Oovlal
Verton
Texas
Friction Between Nations Sparks American Protest
Residents highlight widespread objections as protests erupt amid rising tensions in international affairs. Organizers named in coverage include local groups and unspecified officials voicing concerns over wartime policies and diplomatic stances.
Russians Report Successes in Galicia and Poland
Russian forces in Galicia and Southern Poland claim defeats of Austrian troops and advances against German positions. They report taking thousands of prisoners and capturing guns while muddy roads hamper pursuit. Western fronts show conflicting French and German claims near St Georges and Nieuport with heavy fighting in the Argonne.
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Associated Press
London
Cleveland
Foreign Office
Sir Edward Grey
Poland
Vistula
Pilica
Warsaw
Galicia
Servia
St. Georges
Nieuport
Niueport
Argonne
American captain denies threats by rival cruiser at Tripoli
The commander of the US cruiser North Carolina told the Navy Depart ment that it was the Russian cruiser Askold, not an American vessel, that had threatened to use its guns at Tripoli Syria. North Carolina was not in port.
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Washington, D. C
United States
North Carolina
Navy Department
Askold
Tripoli
Syria
French Admit Loss of Submarine Curie
The Minister of Marine confirms the loss of the French submarine Curie in Austrian waters as previously reported.
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Paris
Minister of Marine
Curie
Austrian
Michigan to Establish 62 Wildlife and Zoological Parks
Detroit dispatch reports Michigan plans 62 parks across counties under Public Reserve Commission. Parks will protect native species from elk to quail, reforest areas to pre settlement condition, and relocate 25 elk from Yellowstone to Roseotaman County Park to restore wildlife.
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Michigan
Lew
Detroit
Mich
Pitts
Amerenew
Michieas
Manny
Yellowstone Park
Roseotaman County Park
Judge weighs case against attorney in divorce dispute
In Trenton New Jersey Chancellor Walker hears arguments from Samuel Schleimer accused of irregularities in a divorce case. Ernest Kinder alleges Schleimer failed to prosecute after accepting a retainer. Schleimer is required to explain his position as the hearing proceeds today.
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Trenton
Walker
Samuel Schleimer
Divorer
Ernest Kindervotter
Schleimer
Ree
Old Time Spelling Bee Returns in Illinois Counties
In Illinois the old time spelling bee returns with statewide participation. County superintendents and officials organize the event as hundreds of county reps compete for medals and county fees contribute two dollars each. State Superintendent Francis G. Blair supports the spelling bee idea.
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Illinois
Francis G. Blair
Varios
Washington University Musical Club Tour Opens in Missouri
The 36 member Washington University musical club begins a tour of Missouri cities with concerts and dances in honor of college boys, starting in Springfield tonight as part of a larger entertainment series across the state.
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The
ST. Louis
Washingtop University
Springfield
New York Americans Sale Nears Completion
The closing of the proposed transfer of the New York Americans to Colonel Ruppert and Captain T J Huston is believed completed tonight. An official statement of the sale is expected to be issued tomorrow morning.
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Sae
New York
Searingtad
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