Senate approves currency reform bill creating regional banks
Washington Dec 19 The administration currency reform bill proposing a revision of the US financial system and the creation of regional reserve banks passed the Senate tonight by 54 to 34. Forces that had united for amendments split at final vote with Senator Hitchcock noted continuing on Page 6-Fifth Column.
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Christmas Mail Arrives on Lusi tania with Morgan Party
The Lusi tania docked in New York on December 19 after a speedy stormy voyage bringing notables including J. P. Morgan and family and Lord and Lady Decies. The ship also delivered 8000 bags of Christmas mail.
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Cigar Scare Promotes Blue Label Boxes
Holiday demand drives counterfeit smugglers and Tobacco Trust agents to flood markets with inferior cigars. Consumers urged to choose boxes with the Blue Label from the Cigar Makers' Union to protect themselves and friends.
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Ethical Conduct of Harvard Teacher Is Rapped
Howard W. Kendall testified before the Public Service Commission that the Hill Towns Association was formed to sway opinion in western Massachusetts toward New Haven trolley purchases. Kendall said he prepared a planning program for crystallizing sentiment and, at $25 a week from New Haven, produced articles and travel reports to promote the movement.
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Police say Pringle taught girl theft in Somerville arrest
Wakefield police believe James W. Pringle Jr the daylight burglar and axe man tried to train his 17 year old sweetheart Bertha Eldridge into a skilled criminal. The report notes investigators have been pursuing the girl and that the story continues on another page.
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How Cash Was Raised for the Association
The speaker noted that New Haven and Berkshire Street Railways funded much of the effort. The rest came from contributions by citizens of the hill towns.
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Malden Bull Moose Campaign Expenditures Reported
The Malden Bull Moose campaign filings with City Clerk Holden show leader Alvan T. Muller spent funds to aid candidate Charles S. Bird. The Progressive city committee added $1110 to Muller's expenditure total of about $4200.
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Public ownership question deferred in telegraph lines debate
Washington December 19 Postmaster General Burleson and House post offices chair Moon conferred on government ownership of telegraph or telephone lines and decided to defer further action until Congress reconvenes after the holiday recess.
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Bell Co. and Union agree to separate lines
The Bell Telephone Company and the Union Telephone Company agree to separate toll and operating lines. Federal action ends the pending policy, with Wilson expressing high satisfaction as toll lines become open to all phone providers.
AT&T plans breakup of Telephone Trust and Western Union stake
Attorney General McReynolds disclosed a reorganization plan for American Telephone and Telegraph to separate Western Union and to run independent managements for each unit. The plan aims to restore competition in U S telephone service, seek Justice Department guidance on future controls, and ensure toll-line access across major phone companies.
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Secession Scrolls and Civil War Echoes from 1860s News
The item recalls South Carolina’s 1860 secession from the Union and Nantasket’s wish to secede, alongside a 1864 event where rebels destroyed a shipyard and escaped. It also notes a 1863-64 context with Representative Sullivan of East Boston, tied to a toll dispute over a Boston Harbor tunnel.
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Fair Warmer Weekend Forecast For Boston Area
Forecast calls for fair weather and warmer temperatures in Boston and vicinity Saturday and Sunday. Moderate westerly winds on Saturday with possible cloudiness and southwest to west winds later. Northern New England expected fair and warmer, with moderate west winds.
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