Bankers Urge Passage of Currency Bill at Conference
Chicago August 22 bankers from across the country urged conciliation and compromise on the Owen Glase currency bill. They expect amendments to be adopted and administration support to remedy defects. Rep M Reynolds reported talks with Secretary McAdoo and outlines concessions to meet government half way.
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Chicago
Congress
Wilson
Rep. M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank
New York
Treasury
McAdoo
Reynolds
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Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Bank
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T. J. Wade
St. Louie
James B. Forgan
Clasees
National Chamber of Somemerce
Committee
Morgenthau Nominated as Minister to Turkey
Henry Morgenthau a New York real estate man and banker and longtime Democratic supporter has been nominated by President Wilson as minister to Turkey. He served as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee in the last campaign and helped raise funds for Wilson’s election. He is very wealthy and can fund the post from his own means if the salary is insufficient.
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Henry Morgenthau
New York
Wilson
Turkey
Morgenthau
Democratic National Committee
Constantinople
Absence and Letters Inspire Brook lyn Life Exchange
A Brook lyn Life quote recalls Joya of Absence asking George if he is lonely. The reply notes not enough time to feel due to mornings spent reading his letters and afternoons answering them. The dialogue features a financial pessimist labeled as Gaye and a curious remark about Amin.
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Joya
George
Brooklyn
Gaye
Myers
Amin
Napoleon’s omen and his feared Italian fate
A fragment recounts Napoleon Bonaparte’s alleged superstition during the 1700 Acre campaign. He feared a vessel named Italie foretold Italy’s loss, predicting his Italian conquest would be lost to France as foreseen by a grim omen. The tale cites a powder magazine explosion and ominous dispatches as supporting signs.
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Acre
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Egypt
Demalz
L'Italie
Napoleon
Italy
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Nile
Europe
France
New York
Champion Lazy People
A German traveler and historian reports a tribe in the interior region near Congo that is perpetually fed and sleepbound. They show extreme laziness with women and men avoiding hunting, only stirring at marriage or death when feasting leads to illness, and missionaries deem them hopelessly degenerate.
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M. Friedmann
Org
Chicago Tribune
One Line Poem Mystery Tied to Damascus Petra Legend
A London Chronicler notes a single line poem often attributed to Damascus and relates the Newdigate prize incident at Oxford. It mentions Rev. J. W. Burgon, who won in 1845 and likely recited parts of his poem at the Sheldonian theater, with Petra the famous Aratian rock city as a lingering allusion.
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Mintus
Bey
Damascus
Oxford
J. W. Burgon
Sheldonian Theater
Petra
London Chronic
Comic opera sparks chorus over loud mugic
A poet and a musician created a comic opera. On its first performance the music was very loud and a friend asked why. The composer replied that the audience should not hear the lyrics, as shown in a Saturday Evening Post notice.
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Noilan
Saturday Evening Post
Wistful chat and clipped banter from old papers
In a fragment from the Chicago Record Herald and London Opinion a woman asks Henry about a wish and a man replies with a wary line. The exchange hints at social restraint and discreet behavior.
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Chicago Record. Herald
He Why Are You Going to Marry That Old Fossil
Louden Opinion recalls a debate over marriage and affection with sharp wit. The speaker questions a partner's choice while a contrasting voice asserts love for the earth and a vow to pursue affection over social pressure.
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Louden
Fuzzy Dialogue Fragments Prompt Curious Exchange
A fragmentary exchange shows unclear dialogue with garbled spelling and stray phrases. The text resembles notebook style notes rather than a coherent report or event. No identifiable persons or organizations emerge from the readable lines.
Evelyn Thaw fears escape of her insane husband from Matteawan
Mrs Evelyn Thaw, newly appearing on the Paris and New York stage, fears for her life as Harry K Thaw, declared criminally insane after his murder trial, escapes Matteawan Asylum. Dr Austin Flint and ex district attorney William T Jerome also fear for their safety as Thaw allegedly threatens them.
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New, York
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan Asylum
Austin Flint
Thaw
Matteawan
William T. Jerome
New York County
Mrs. Thaw
Jack Clifford
Paris
New York City
Witty Temperance Tale From Sir Wilfred Japwaon
A fragment from Meggen dorfer Blatter recounts Sir Wilfred Japwaon the temperance reformer reflecting on christening champagne during ship launches. He quips that after the first sip the vessel prefers water and remains loyal to it, offering a cheerful counterpoint to drinking customs.
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Sir Wilfred Japwaon
Vesgeld
Wilfred
State Leader Classifieds Highlight Wyoming Wants
Wyoming readers encounter a brief display in the State Leader ad section. The note promotes classified opportunities and local notices, inviting residents to engage with listings and offerings across the region.
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Wyoming
Fony Nodd Leans Toward Europe Amid Hazy Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows Todd-Ne and Ure persundy debating plans and aspirations, including a vague aim to go to Europe. The text remains incomplete but hints at travel or study intent and foreign prospects.
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Europe
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