Clews proposes changes to national bank notes
Henry Clews writes Comptroller Eckels advocating two amendments to the national bank act to issue notes up to the par value of U S bonds and against 7 percent of banks surplus capital This could add about 150 million in currency and give elastic money tied to bank surpluses with strong regulatory oversight The letter notes New York banks already show a large surplus and suggests broader adoption nationwide
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Washington
Eckéls
New York
Henry Clews
National Bank
United States
Four Drown In River Tragedy At Vernon
In Vernon Indiana yesterday Willie Allen aged 9 and Willie Boyce aged 4 fell into the river while playing. Mrs Allen jumped after them but was swept away. Her 16 year old daughter Anna attempted a rescue but all four perished in the rushing current.
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Mr. Vernon
Ind
Willie Allen
Willie Boyce
Glen House at Mt Washington Burns In Fire
Mt Washington N H July 16 a blaze swept the Glen House owned by Charles R Milliken from the office area and within an hour left the hotel a ruin The structure cost about $100 000 including furnishings Insurance coverage is believed to be adequate Only about twenty five guests were in residence at opening time the fire origin remains unknown and rebuilding plans depend on season timing
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MT. Washington, N. H
Glen House
Charles R. Milliken
The
Glen
Mt. Washington
White Mountains
Isles of Shodls
Ae Charles T. Wilson
Tremont House
Mr. Milliken
Portland
Wealthy miner shoots wife then kills himself in Los Angeles
Luca Scescich, a 60 year old capitalist and miner, shot and killed his wife in Los Angeles yesterday and then took his own life. Authorities cite jealousy as the suspected motive. The wife was significantly younger than he.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Luca Scescich
Scescich
Boys With Gunpowder Burn Kids in New Bedford Barn
July 16 in New Bedford three boys were badly burned when they found a keg of gunpowder in Peter Crapo’s barn and lighted a match. Ten year old Charles Baxter suffered severe clothing-burn injuries, Eddie Allen endured severe burns to arms and legs, while a third boy escaped with lighter injuries. Firefighters alerted by Box 53 contained the blaze with minimal property damage.
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New Bedford
Peter Crapo
General Thompson
Charles Baxter
Eddie Allen
Oevere
Man Dies at Funeral in South Boston Home
John J. McNerney aged 26 of Milton Lower Mills collapsed at 270 West Fifth Street South Boston just before mourners arrived for his brother Francis J. McNerney’s funeral. Death attributed to heart disease per Medical Examiner Draper. Services for Francis were set for 2 PM at St. Augustine's Church Dorchester Street.
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John J. McNerney
Milton Lower Mills
West Fifth Street
South Boston
Francis J. McNerney
St. Augustine’s Church
Dorchester Street
John McNerney
Draper
Sunday on the Common returns to Boston public pleasure ground
A vivid Sunday scene at the Boston Common with Baldwin's Cadet Band drawing crowds. The outdoor mood blends humor romance and culture as Americans imitate European openness, the band sparkles, and the pavilion fills with a lively audience and noted pieces performed by the orchestra and soloists.
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Boston
Comedié Humaine
Max O’rell
Sir Edward Arnold
Doli-Lanad
Japan
Baldwin
Life To the Post
Sunday Common becomes open parlor with music and sermons
A lively Sunday scene unfolds on the Common with music, religious exhortations, politics, and romance as couples sit on benches and stroll. A sharp, earnest speaker draws a working crowd near Park Square while others enjoy fountain sprays and convivial chatter.
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Park Square
Yankee
New England
Lightning claim three in Gulania family near Richmond
During a severe electrical storm in Gulania Virginia on Friday Henry Washington his daughter and a daughter of Elmore Washington all identified as colored were struck and killed by lightning.
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Richmond
Gulania
Henry Washington
Elmore Washington
Jocko the Gorilla Breaks Loose at Austin & Stone Museum
A gorilla named Jocko escaped from a transfer cage at Austin & Stone's Museum yesterday afternoon. Keeper Dick Smith struggled to recapture the agile primate as Jocko dashed through the building, tangled with wiring, and forced a crowd of workers to rig a new enclosure with scenery. The ordeal ended with Jocko returning to a large monkey cage, leaving staff exhausted and damages including a chandelier and hats. Manager Frank Stone coordinated the containment effort.
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
Frank Stone
Jocko
Mr. Stone
Reynard
Dick” Smith
Mr. Smith
ana@ Smith
Anteses
Smith
Acireus
Ape
Sumatra
Puso Hall
Snake den
Stone
Howard Street
Soman
Plate Seized Cartoon Returned by Secret Service
New York July 16 The plate of a silver dollar cartoon seized as counterfeit was returned to the Recorder after John P Brooks of the Treasury secret service acknowledged a misapplication of the law. Brooks delivered the drawing electrotype and bill, later withdrawing the claim once the misinterpretation was noted. The Recorder cites Brooks overstepped authority and is awaiting guidance from Washington.
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New York
John P. Brooks
Secret Service Division
Treasury Department
Recorder
United States
Brooks
Recorder Office
Washington
D. McCarthy
Bee
The
the Treasury
Hamlin
Brooks Wn
Solicitor-General
Fall River Out in Force at Orphanage Dedication
Ten thousand people attended the dedication of a new French-Canadian orphanage in Flint Village Rhode Island. Bishops Harkin and DeSelle officiated with Mayor Coughlin and others. The six story building was to house 800 orphans. a collapse during finishing touches injured five workers.
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Fall River
Flint Village
Harkins
Providence
DeSelle
St. Hyacinthe
Notre Dame Church
Coughlin
de Grandpre
Hugo A. Dubuque
J. H. Lafond
Lique Des Pirotes
Rhode Island
Bristol
Barnstable
Plymouth
Massachusetts
John Lavalle
Napoleon Lavalle
Napoleon Berube
Paul Lavesseur
Alfred Larivere
Sleeper Freight Rates Rise as Charter Hits High
Beston Shipping Company announces advance of sleeper freights with the schooner Heer Hill chartered at 18 cents per sleeper from Bay Chaleur to Boston, the highest rate paid in years.
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Beston Shipping Company
Heer Hill
Bay Chaleur
Boston
Murder at Holden Worcester Sets Off Investigation
William Baxter of Holden was found murdered in a Handy farm cow pasture between Worcester and Holden. The skull was fractured, the body decomposed, and a hatchet and long-handled axe were found nearby. Ed Cunningham is held in custody as a suspect. robbery is suspected as the motive due to the turned pockets and missing gold watch.
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Worcester
William Baxster
Holden
Handy
Baxter
Handy Farm
Ed Cunningham
Cunningham
Hinsdale
Baby's body found in South Bay by officers
A six month old infant was found yesterday in the South Bay by Division 6 officers. The body was taken to the morgue and the medical examiner notified.
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South Bay
Division 6
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