Banking bill battles in conference over board and notes
Congressional conferees argued through the night over the new banking system governing board composition and who may own stock in regional banks. Disputes centered on secrecy, treasury and agriculture posts, regional bank powers, and distribution of federal reserve notes as the final draft neared.
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Wilson seeks top men for federal reserve board
President Wilson plans a three week rest at Pass Christian while quietly forming a list of candidates for the new federal reserve board under the currency law. He aims to choose men with deep business and finance experience, keeping political pressure away as Congress stays aloof. James I. His is identified as a leading possibility. Tumulty will act for the president in Washington during the recess.
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Pass Christian Mise
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
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White House
Bryan
Garrison
Tumulty
Mexico
Rome High Girls Defeat Boys in Debating Meet
In a December 21 school event at Rome Home High School auditorium the girls triumphed over the boys in the annual debate on municipal ownership of public utilities. Positive team members were Davis Reese and Wilbur Delph while the negative was led by Visses Bune, Sammie McCafferey, and Fath Meyerhardt.
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Girl of the Home High School
Visses Bune
Lardy
Sammie McCafferey
Fath Meyerhardt
Incy Davis
Julan Reese
Wilbur Delph
Bryan and family spend Christmas in Florida visit
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Bryan, along with their grandson, arrived from Asheville to visit Mr Bryan's cousin former Governor Wo Jensinga Phes in Jacksonville. He plans a move to Miami to see his new Florida home and praised the cur treaty as a sweeping Wilson administration victory. Bryan to return to Washington December 30 for the diplomatic corps breakfast.
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Bryan
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Santa Claus to Drop Gifts From Airship Over Cornish
December 21 report says Santa will arrive by air, with an aviator from Bath hired by the Corning Business Men's Association to fly over Cornish in an airplane dressed as Santa and drop gifts to local children from the craft.
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Santa Claus
Cornish
Aero Plans
Corning Business Mens Assocation
Bath
Cormne
Santa
Aero
Tragic Accident As Christmas Gift Gun Kills Sister
Washington December report states John Larrabee aged 11 or 12 accidentally shot and killed his sister while handling two small rifles given as a Christmas present. Larrabee claimed he did not know the weapon was loaded. authorities describe the incident as an unfortunate accidental shooting.
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Washington
John Larrabee
Larrabee
De la Barra in Japan for General Huerta
Tokio December 22 Francis La Barra former provisional president of Mexico arrived here to head a mission sent by the Mexican government to thank Japan for its representation at the Mexican centennial celebration.
Miss Virginia Vaughan Killed in Streetcar Incident
Miss Virginia Vaughan, a writer and translator linked with 19th century authors, was killed today on Eighth Avenue by a streetcar. She was the daughter of John Champion, publisher of abolitionist news, and was about 31 years old.
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New Aura Ercenier Vise
Virginia Vaughan
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Brownings
Eighth Avenue
Vaughan Wis
John Champion Aura
Cheinnui
Cleveland
Landing of the Pilgrims Observed in Boston
December 21 marked the anniversary of the Pilgrim landing. At the Old North church on Salem Street Rev TH George Hodges of Cambridge described the Pilgrim spirit as the American spirit of individual protest against monopolies in business, politics, or region.
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Boston
Old North Church
Salem Street
George Hodges
Cambraize
Aged Odd Fellow Dies in Knoxville Home
Ostrander aged 88, after a fall at home on December 1 in Knoxville. He served as grand master of Wisconsin Odd Fellows before moving to Tennessee, and was a long time member of the order. The death followed a fall that fractured his lip and affected his health.
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Knoxville
Iwi Ostrander
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Servite
Mad Dogs and Rabies Fear in Public Beliefs
A dog owner reflects on rabies myths and public panic over mad dogs. He notes many dogs appear frenzied and bites occur, yet he doubts rampant danger, urges calm, and laments lack of drinking spots for dogs on hot days. He values dogs as true friends once fully known.
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Roe Viasaurg
Busines
Woodness
Dr Lincoin McConnell Lecture at Baptist Tabernacle
De cember 22 Dr Lincoin McConnell lectures at Baptist Tabernacle to raise funds and pay off debt owed to Dr Mac Arthur. Local notice invites attendance and supports a community debt settlement effort.
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McConnell
Lincoin McConnell
Baptist Tabernacle
MacArthur
Window Shopping on a Christmas Eve Parade of Style
Daysey Mayme and Imogene roam Whitehall and Alabama windows before Christmas, gossiping about jewelry and fashion. They critique costlier displays, debate gifts for friends, and linger at a soda fountain, amid a sea of shoppers admiring the seasonal window miracles.
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Imogenes
Wilker
West View
Dayley Mayme
Imogene
Whitehall
Darsey
Dentur Street
Dane Tashon
Daysey Mayme
Dana
Frend
Imogene Scruggs
Greece
Paris
Gentman
Dvgney Mayma
Jess
Taft Speech From Window Ledge At Brooklyn YMCA
Former President Taft spoke from a Bedford branch YMCA window in Brooklyn to about 1600 people. He warned of men who fail to train and travel, paused outside the window to address those nearby, and urged disciplined conduct while weaving in local scenes and reactions.
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New York
Wolrim
Fatt
Bedford
Young Mens Christy Association
Brooklyn
Pmippines
Pater
Lespol
Maj Shattuck Dead in Accident in New Hampshire
Maj Shattuck of the U S Army died in an incident described as a mishap near New Hampshire. The report notes his graduation from a West Font and mentions Monik Peccaer and Myo Anos B Shittack in unclear context, with limited legible details about unit or date.
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Shattuck
Monik Peccaer
Myo Anos
Shittack Lifternth Infantry
Bat
Hmattuck
Crom West Fount
Home Work From the De noe Tarners Waited Tas We hog etd time
Fragmented OCR notes describe chores and activities of a family or group. Entries mention chores like washing, feeding animals, stoking a stove, mending, and gathering items. Several garbled phrases reference ducks, horses, mules, and a collection of domestic tasks.
Labor Party Receives $2,080,000 Gift in Brussels
Ernest for Way reports a process for soda manufacture and a major donation. He recently gave over 1,000,000 to educational and charitable institutions. Employees of his firm contribute $200,000 to a labor educational fund for working men.
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Labor Party
Brussels
Ernest
Way
Quinine and Iron Tonic Promises Health Boost
An old advertisement touts a tonic named Grove containing quinine and iron. It claims to enrich blood and strengthen the whole system. The product is marketed as generally valuable and widely useful for various ailments.
Auto drops from bridge kill one injure two
New York dispatch reports a fatal and injurious car crash on a Central Park driveway. Tessie Fitzgeraald a 25 year old from Beeltakil NX died Frances Lyman of this city and another passenger were injured. the chauffeur fled Seabright NJ. Authorities search for the speeding driver and party responsible.
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New York
Upper Central Park
Tessie Fitzgeraald
Beeltakil
Frances Lyman
Seabright NJ
Richard Gevales
Dr. W. P. Harbin Heads Floyd County Physicians
Rome Ga December 21 special Floyd County Medical Society hosted a banquet for county physicians across the seventh congressional district and northeastern Alabama. Dr R. P. Cox served as toastmaster as speeches followed. In officers election Dr W P Harbin was chosen president and Dr H Clay Willis as secretary treasurer.
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Rome
Floyd County Medical Society
Alabama
R. P. Cox
W FP Harbin
H Clay Willis
Fire destroys Crenshaw Oil house in Crenshaw Mississippi
A fire swept the Crenshaw Oil company complex in Crenshaw Miss today destroying the good and hill house. The estimated loss stands at 40000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to the main structure and equipment. Authorities assess the fire as accidental with no injuries reported.
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Crenshaw, Miss
Crenshaw Oil Company
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