Wilson Opposes Single Bank Plan in Currency Reform Debate
President Wilson reiterates opposition to a central bank and backs the Glass-Owen proposal with twelve regional banks under a single Federal Reserve Board. Senate committee hearings continue as Democrats debate whether to pursue one bank or multiple banks, with party leaders and House prospects shaping the outcome.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Senate
Wilson
House
Central Bank
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
New York
Senate Committee
Glass-Owen
Federal Reserve Board
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
Reed
Mohonk Conference backs nonpartisan commission for Indian and colonial affairs
The Lake Mohonk Conference proposes ultimate self government for the Philippines and Porto Rico under a permanent nonpartisan national commission. It supports Philippine supervision and gradual self-government for Puerto Rico with full American citizenship for Puerto Ricans, while delaying final self rule decisions until broad education and familiarity with American liberty.
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Wilson
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Fourteen Men Die In Cliff Collapse On Mountain Incline
Thurmond W Van Elmer Balmer and Amos Howell die in a fatal incline accident near Kaymoor when a cable snaps while a truck full of workers topples over a cliff. A dozen others suffer serious injuries in the incident.
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Thurmond
W. van Elmer Balmer
Amos Howell
Kaymoor
Nations Warn On Mexico Interference Policy
The United States plans a proclamation to foreign governments stating that any interference in Mexican affairs will be treated as unfriendly to the U S. President Wilson Secretary Bryan and Counsellor John Bassett Moore discussed the wording to keep other nations informed of every step in Mexico.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Mexico
Four Die in Canal Street Factory Explosion
A gas oven used for enameling on the top floor of a six story Canal Street factory exploded killing four persons. More than twenty injured or burned, with several possibly dying. The dead were not identified hours after removal to the morgue. Three of the deceased were women. Searchlights shone on the ruins and firemen continued to search for additional bodies.
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New York
Canal Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Goodyear Rubber Company
Oregon to Lead International Fleet Through Panama Canal
The battleship Oregon will head the planned 1915 international fleet through the Panama Canal with Secretary Daniels aboard. President Wilson may attend, and surviving officers from the 1898 cruise could return to duty as Oregon, commanded by Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark, leads the procession. Great Britain accepts the invitation through its foreign office.
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Washington
Daniels
Oregon
Cape Horn
Panama Canal
Wilson
Charles E. Clark
British Foreign Office
United States
Bryan
Ambassador Page
Great Britain
Filipinos Thank President Wilson for Forerunner of Freedom
The Philippine assembly adopted a cable resolution gratefully accepting President Wilsons words as a categorical declaration of independence. It asserts the Filipino peoples right to freedom and self government, recalling their struggle against Spain and the American flag presence as encouragement despite wartime reverses.
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Washington
Philippines
Wilson
Harrison
Cable
Philippine Assembly
War Department
Solemly
Spain
Manila Bay
Roosevelt Welcomed to Brazil with Military Honors
Theodore Roosevelt was greeted with military honors as he stepped ashore at Rio de Janeiro. Edwin V. Morgan, the U S ambassador to Brazil, and embassy staff boarded before docking, greeted by a reception committee led by Senor Moreira of the foreign affairs ministry, Brazilian envoy Achilles de Pederneiras, Don Jose Carlos Rodriguez, Admiral Antonio Olyntho Coutinho, and others.
Woman Chased by Murder in Chicago Case
Henry Spencer, a confessed killer, said in Wheaton jail he followed Mrs. Potter Palmer after her arrival in Chicago on November 3 seeking to rob her. He claimed the prize was Mrs. Palmer’s $100,000 diamond necklace and connected the plot to other murders including Mrs. Mildred Allison Rexreat.
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Chicago
Henry Spencer
Mildred Allison Rexreat
Wheaton
British displeasure over Sir Lionel Cardens credentials in Mexico
Washington reports no change in Mexico City policy but notes an international flare as Ambassador Page questioned London over Sir Lionel Cardens unsympathetic stance toward the United States. The issue centers on Cardens credentials presented to Huerta the day after he proclaimed himself dictator and halted the Mexican Congress.
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Washington
Mexico City
Ambassador Page
London
United States
Lionel Carden
Mexico
State Department
Wilson
Bryan
Lionel
Huerta
Muerta
Sulzer Gets Nomination by Sixth District Progressives
New York William Sulzer former governor was nominated for the assembly by the Progressives of the Sixth district. He began his public career in this branch in 1889 and agreed to accept the nomination. Max Steindler the district leader announced the nomination after Sulzer phoned from Albany indicating acceptance.
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New York
W William Sulzer
Sulzer
Max Steindler
Albany
Steindler
Mr. Sulzer
President Menocal Defies Cuban Congress Over Foreign Loan
In Havana, President Menocal blasts congress for refusing to convene an extraordinary session to debate a urgent foreign loan of 15 million dollars. He warns he may resort to extraordinary measures if Congress remains obstinate.
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Havana
Congress
Menocal
Bible interpretation urged for better daily life
Washington reports Secretary Bryan telling delegates of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church that the people need the Bible more than ever. He says communities can be purified and improved by broader Bible knowledge and application, noting no investment pays a larger dividend.
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Washington
Secrtary Bryan
Women's Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Democrats Win Illinois Supreme Court Seat in Tight Vote
In Peoria Illinois Charles C Craig Democrat from Galesburg won the state supreme bench seat over Republican Leslie D Puterbaugh of Peoria by 3646 votes. Progressive Arthur H Shay trailed the Republican by about 5000 votes. Analysts credit Progressive and Woman Suffrage aid for the Democratic gain.
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Illinois
Peoria
Ill
Charles C. Craig
Galesburg
Supreme Bench
John P. Hand
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Arthur H. Shay
Streater
Mine 3 Wrecked entombs miners at Dawson New Mexico
Debris blocks shaft as rescuers report hundreds dead and others still buried in Mine 3 at Dawson New Mexico. Thousands watch as bodies are pulled and crews probe subterranean chambers two miles from the entrance.
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Dawson
N. Mex
Memorial to Cleveland and Princeton Graduate College Dedicated
Princeton University dedicated its graduate college and the Grover Cleveland memorial tower in a ceremony led by President Hibben. Gifts totaling 2.85 million dollars funded graduate housing, with the tower presented by the Cleveland Monument association and leaders including William H. Taft and delegates from many universities attending. Richard V. Lindsbury announced funds came from all parts of the United States.
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Princeton Graduate College
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Graduate College
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland Monument Association
United States
Hibben
William H. Taft
Canada
University of the Cleveland Memorial
Richard V. Lindsbury
The
Cleveland Memorial Association
Diaz Defies Government Remains at Vera Cruz
General Felix Diaz refuses to disembark at Tampico aboard the Corcovado and talks of a trip to the capital. Reports say he may return to Havana aboard a Mexican warship if capital orders are not changed. Zaragoza captain changes after losing course during night sea patrol.
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Vera Crus
Felix Diaz
Tampico
Corcovado
Vera Cruz
Havana
Zaragoza
Vidaurrazaga
Troop Struck by Lightning in Texas Gulf region
A bolt of lightning struck a marching Sixth United States cavalry column between Texas City and Galveston, killing Privates Monroe Morris George Morris and John Zimmer. Veterinary Surgeon Devine was injured. Horses and mules perished and several troopers were unhorsed. The regiment was en route to Galveston for target practice when the strike hit the wagon train.
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Houston
Texas
Sixth United States Cavalry
Texas City
Galveston
Monroe Morris
George Morris
John Zimmer
Devine
Navy Secretary Daniels Keeps Nation on War Readiness
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, on a special train to Mobile, says the United States has war vessels at all strategic points and that Mexico’s situation should be handled by the State Department. He notes no opinion on Mexico, discusses naval policy with the president, and comments on Churchill’s suggestion to halt naval construction.
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Atlanta
Josephus Daniels
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
United States
Mexico
State Department
Bryan
Washington
Georgia
Daniels
Charlotte
N. C
Winston Churchhhill
Admiralty of
Great Britain
Churchill
Mexican election a farce in Mexico City polling turnout
Mexico City reports indicate fewer than 10,000 of 80,000 eligible Federal district voters cast ballots for the presidency, with Catholic party leaders claiming a large lead. Analysts expect Congress to declare results and Huerta to publish a decree raising the army from 85 000 to 150 000, after dissolving a prior limit.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Federal District
Republic
Congress
Catholic Party
Frederico Gamboa
General Rascon
Felix Diaz
Senor Requena
Manuel Calero
Flores Magnon
General Huerta
Huerta
California Syrup of Figs A Child Friendly Laxative
Old fashioned remedies like castor oil and calomel are fought by children and mothers. California Syrup of Figs is gentle yet effective at cleansing the liver and bowels, loved by kids and trusted by millions. A 50 cent bottle includes clear directions for babies, children, and adults.
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California
Adv
Father's Rebuke of Son in Orders Turns to Lunacy Sermon
An elderly Evangelical clergyman visits his son who has joined the ritualist movement. The father initially refuses to preach but ultimately agrees to speak at his son's church. He selects the text Lord, have mercy upon my son, for he is a lunatic as the central message.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Grays
An old home mixture called Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised in stores for about fifty cents. The ad claims it darkens gray hair naturally, stops dandruff and itching, and makes hair thicker and glossy after repeated use.
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Wyeth
Ady
Soldier and sergeant joke about trousers in barracks
A soldier salutes by telling a sergeant he is headed to fetch water. The sergeant confronts his disreputable trousers, but the soldier explains he means the pail, not the liquid. The quip ends with the humorous misunderstanding.
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Pat
Hancock's Sulphur Compound Eases Sores and Ulcers
Salem Virginia reader Mr C A Butler praises Hancock's Sulphur Compound as the best remedy for sores. He reports quick healing for his eight year old son's facial sores and a leg sore in his nineteen year old, after other medicines failed. Advertisement notes Hancock products sold by dealers. Also a humor item about a politician's wife and nemesis.
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C. A. Butler
Salem
Hancock
Baltimore
Adv
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh Advertisements
An old advertisement urges use of Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for nail wounds and infections from rusty nails. It claims to kill poison germs and cleanse wounds. It promotes carrying a bottle in the stable for harness sores and burns and notes wide uses including agricultural and social quips.
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Hanford
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Monterey
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Nuevo Leon
Pablo Gonzales
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