Taft endorses currency reform and canal toll policy
President Taft sent a broad message to Congress endorsing currency reform and the national reserve idea while urging governmental supervision to guard against bank consolidation. He backs tolls on U S ships using the Panama Canal with equal terms, and calls for navy expansion, pension changes, and civil service reform.
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Taft
Congress
Panama Canal
Monetary Commission
National Reserve Association
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Special Board of Engineers
Lakes
Gulf
Webster City Gets New Gas Company Manager
C. W. Fair of Atlantic has bought a controlling interest in the Webster City Gas Company from W. N. Merritt G. D. Doolittle and W. J. Zitterell. Des Moines parties are said to be involved though not named here. Possession is January 1, with Merritt retiring and Fair taking over as manager for the Webster City plant and the plant here. Merits include continued leadership of local operations.
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Webster City
C. W. Fair
Atlantic
Webster City Gas Company
W. N. Merrill
G. D. Doolittle
W. J. Zitterell
Des Moines
Mr. Fair
W. N. Merrit
Recovery Hopes Rise For Accused Minister
Boston December 23 Physicians see rapid recovery for Rev Clarence V Richeson accused in the Avis Linnell murder after a self mutilation at Suffolk county jail. A drastic operation was performed and doctors say blood poisoning is unlikely though still possible. Debate continues over whether he can appear in court January 15 with Sheriff Seavey guarding his bedside. Attorney Morse reports the clergyman resting quietly amid the care and uncertainty.
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Boston
Mass
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Clarence V. T.richeson
Avis Linnell
Suffolk
Richeson
Seavey
Morse
Picketty Name Change Details From Local Death Case
Iva A Pickett brother of the Wiota death story leaves city with the body of Thomas Pickett. funeral held at Stuart. The dead man used the alias P Sandalbarbaras in his art business. money motive undetermined. Novelties in gents purses at Fred Alexander's.
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Wiota
Sandalbarbaras
Iva A. Pickett
Stuart
Thomas Pickett
P. Sandalbarbaras
Fred Alexander
Mysterious NAMM Ad Revealed at The Unique Theatre
An anonymous advertisement in last night’s paper for the Unique theatre caused curiosity as the name was omitted. The ad is corrected tonight, revealing the owner and clarifying the sponsorship.
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Unique Theatre
Bruce Makes Good Offer from Chicago Hospital Desk
Bruce H H Bruce former state senator from Cass Shelby now in Chicago manages Chicago Hospital and aids Neal Institutes Company. His ad promotes sale of Neal Company preferred stock backed by his personal guarantee. He urges investors to consider the proposition citing his reputation for action to reassure potential buyers.
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James H. Bruce
Cass-Shelby
Chicago
Neal Insttutes Company
Neal Company
Bruce
Wiota Superintendent Salisbury Resigns
Prof. R. J. Cornell of Wiota public schools and editor of the Wiota Record visited Salisbury today on business. He has resigned as Wiota schools superintendent and is considering another position, with details to be announced later. The News wishes him success in future endeavors.
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R. J. Cornell
Wiota
Wiota Record
Cornell
Remembering the Boys and Local Xmas Deals
Atlantic merchants pool resources to gift the A N and S train crew for best service during the holiday week. Stores advertise folding doll car toys from 50 cents to 3.00 and list Christmas items including carvers roasters skates and fields. Local legal action notes Murray Iron Works sues J H Bortenlanger and Atlantic city for 2221.50 over boiler plant issues. Several clothing firms announce holiday closures and early grocery store hours through Christmas and New Year.
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Atlantic
Poor Fund Receives $75.82 for Christmas Cheer
Rev Mack and local volunteers drive a generous Christmas fund in Atlantic. The News reports deposits totaling 75.82 from cash gifts and in kind contributions and lists dozens of donors and items such as bread, candy, clothing, shoes, toys, and farm name registrations. Local shoppers and clubs join in, with a note that the News will not publish Monday due to Christmas.
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National Bank
Schoslchildren
Atlantic
Hamid
Pub. Co. Jealtedh
Salvty Adeneteen
Geo
Henningsen
Kristina
Walter
Leo
Marie Rattembore
Hansen Clothing Co
Butler
A. N. Gaylord
Tom C. Whitmore
Will Grubke
G. A. Grubb
Atlantic Home Bakery
N. P. Peterson
E. B. Marquis
Lottie Hill
Mabel Hurd
Burnea
Wm. Fletcher
E. Crawford
Nebe Shoe Co
Weddings of the Yuletide in Brayton and Anita
Rev G F Braun at the German Evangelical church presided over the marriages Carl Dahl and Andrea Christensen at 12:30 pm at the courthouse. The couples, from Brayton and Anita respectively, plan to settle on nearby farms and were joined by relatives B R Gochanour and others.
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Carl Dahl
Brayton
Su-Peeee
Andrea Christensen
Same
Chas. Jewett
Anita
Vernie Godanour
G. F. Braun
German Evangelical Church
Court House
Charles Jeweth
B. R. Gochanour
Christmas Greeting Card Note from Crowley Colh & Co
A holiday greeting from Christias at Crowley Colh & Co quotes a reflective Christmas message about kindness and generosity. The note invites recipients to open their hearts and share in the season's goodwill with a warm seasonal sentiment.
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Christias
Crowley
Colh & CO
Kids Gather for News Christmas Giveaway at Entrance
About two hours before polls opened, thousands of children aged five to fifteen gathered at the News building entrance for a Santa Claus appearance and Christmas package distribution. Some three hundred candy and nut bundles were handed to the youngsters as the event continued into the afternoon.
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Santa Claus
Miss Brown Thanks Atlantic Friends For Help
Dear Sir to friends who visited Miss Brown at the Christian Home in Council Bluffs on Friday the 16th she asks for sincere thanks from her to all Atlantic readers for helping her reach the Home She is pleased with the care and kindness shown and though helpless she expresses heartfelt gratitude for the support that has brought the lines to pleasant places
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Wditor
Daily News
Miss Brown
Council Bluffs
Atlantic
Atlantic Daily News
Laying the Foundations for a Proposed Commercial Club
A Booster Club committee has worked on forming a new Commercial Club for Atlantic. At a public supper gathering at the Pullman Hotel, officials and suggested officers discussed needs and scope with strong city growth interest. The meeting pledged support to organize the club and inform residents of its aims and progress.
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Booster Club
Pullmen Hotel
McWard
Commercial Club
Pullman
Atlantic
Newa 48
Doll at Melcher Salveter labeled a democrat in politics
Dell Hazel Gaskill daughter of William Gaskill and his wife owns a large doll from Melcher Salveter store. She informs the public the doll is labeled as a democrat in politics.
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Dell
tHazel Gaskill
Wm. Gaskill
Melcher & Salveter
Osteopathic Treatment Of Heart Disease By Finley
Dr Charles D Finley explains osteopathic care for heart disease. He argues osteopathy reduces heart work by removing physical obstructions to blood flow, relieving muscular contractions, vertebral misalignments, organ congestion, and nerve disturbances, unlike drug therapies.
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Charles D. Finley
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