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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
1
Comptroller Williams addresses bankers recalling the era of prosperity and asking for deliverance from hard times. He urged stability and prudent lending while emphasizing public confidence in financial institutions.
In Kansas City bankers at the American Bankers Association conference hear John Skelton Williams push immediate retirement of greenbacks and gradual withdrawal of National Bank notes toward a strict gold basis with Federal Reserve notes. He says the US now acts as a creditor nation and warns against wealth concentration while stressing the need to put “souls in the dollars” to aid war-torn recovery.
Commission discusses neutrality laws proposing an offense for Americans joining bandits. The article cites officials debating penalties and scope of the draft rule. It outlines potential impact on political or paramilitary groups and public responses in the capital.
A revised neutrality approach was proposed to curb American participation with Mexican factions. Border raid lists were exchanged as Civil War era tensions resurfaced.
Aullion faces a local gall case with several witnesses ready to testify today. Prosecutors seek a clear verdict on the alleged misconduct amid pre trial motions.
Democratic campaign in New York hinges on a critical victory as the president plans a stump speech. Party leaders emphasize New York support to secure broader national momentum and electoral strength.
Washington D C Sept 24 A key Wilson era law regulating trade and preventing monopolies takes effect on the second anniversary of the Federal Trade Commission. It makes it unlawful for a person to serve as director or officer in more than one large bank or trust entity and prohibits directors of competing firms with combined capital and surplus over 5 million or more from serving on multiple entities. The measure targets eliminating competition by agreement and enforces anti trust statutes.
Peking September 26 report notes the growing patriotism of Chinese officials. Minister of communications Hsu Shih-ying refused to accept free railway tickets on all lines, a privilege previously taken for granted.
Mrs Ma uife C VanAlatyne visited an undertaker in Quincy this afternoon, viewed caskets, and after returning home invited friends. She then took poison and died in the arms of her nephew. The death appears self inflicted and stems from despondency.
In Claire Wisconsin on September 26 the main attraction at tomorrow night’s event is heavyweight fighter Fred Fulton of Minneapolis facing Andre Anderson of Chicago. Fulton, the taller name, draws big crowds though Anderson’s backers expect him to challenge the Minnesota giant in a ten round bout.
The United States Weather Bureau notes generally fair and cooler conditions for Wednesday with lower temperatures in the northwest part. East Texas will be partly cloudy and cooler, with Thursday also partly cloudy. Readings show maximums around 76 and minimums near record lows for 1915.
Infuriated residents confront a stalled shipment after trains refused to handle ten men identified as Industrial Workers of the World. Police warned crowds as the situation escalated with improvised weapons in North Yakima, Washington.
The readable line hints at a bold spectacle seen in a crowd with painted figures and a rough crowd size described as fourteen or fifteen rolling by. context unclear.
General Bell cites authentic reports that 500 Villa adherents have been executed in Chihuahua City following the Villa attack. Other notes include a skirmish near Arena, a Carranza wounded returning to Juarez, and Matias Kamaz returning with thirty five of his forces.
In Massachusetts today voters nominate candidates for the 1917 legislature and state offices. The key Democratic contest is for governor between Charles H Cole and Frederick W Mansfield, with no Republican opposition to Governor McCall. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge faces no intra party opposition.
Former Greek Premier Venizelos leads a national move from Athens toward Crete to form a provisional government. He says the action aims to defend Greek Macedonia and vows support for the Athens regime if needed. Constantine reportedly ready to declare war immediately.
The Danish government is said to favor selling the Owlish coast tactics to the United States without resorting to a general election. Officials report the sale progressing through both houses, with a public celebration tied to a new automobile roadway project linking Chicago and Milwaukee. Delegates gather in Philadelphia for the American Hospital Association convention focusing on standardized hospital work and dental clinics.
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