House Passes Conference Report on Bank Currency Bill
The House approved the conference report on the administration currency bill by 298 to 60 and sent it to the Senate which planned to vote by tomorrow afternoon. The measure creates a regional reserve bank system, enlarges bank reserves, and introduces new treasury notes for emergencies while preserving existing banks.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Barlow and Burke
South Dakota
Owen
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Comptroller of Currency
Nar
New York
Chicago
St. Louisa
Wilson signals firms may re align to antitrust law
President Wilson indicated there are other corporations besides American Telephone and Telegraph that show willingness to conform with the Sherman Act. He stressed a general desire to understand and comply with the law, and pledged government cooperation to clarify expectations for big business. He discussed approaching Congress after vacation and enforcing the act rigidly.
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Washington
Presti
Wilson
American Telephone and Teleraph Company
Mamdo
Congress
Department of Se
Trains Wreck Near Rawlins Claims Several Lives
A head on collision involving Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern trains near Bordeaux and Rawlins caused multiple deaths including fireman Thomas T. Moore and engineer William K. McNulty. Two engines overturned. mail cars damaged. passengers uninjured. Coroner to hold inquiry as wrecking crews work through the night.
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Union Pacific
Black Buttes
Thomas T. Moore
Rawlins
John J. Kriss
Coucll Bluffs
Wm. Storey
Cheyenne
William EK. McNulty
Colorado& Southern
Bordeaux
Los Angeles Limited
Green River
Buttes
Moore
John J. Krisa
Cheyenne Yoester
Brady
Public Board of Inquiry
Remalnas
Wand
Clyde Barry
Colorado & Southern
McNulty
Art Stevens
Messenger
Aving
Daugher
Legion
Mac
Hoe
Remainow
Reprimand Sought for Carabao Dinner Officials
President Wilson asked Garrison and Daniels to issue a serious reprimand to army and navy officers linked to a Military Order of the Carabao dinner that satirized the Philippines policy and government. He condemned the officers for treating such conduct as fun and disrespect to sacred military traditions.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
Army
Navy
United States
Pepper of Iowa Dies in Washington D C At 55
Congressman J S Pepper of Iowa died in Clinton Iowa after months of illness while on a trip to canvass support for a Senate bid. Pepper had served in the 22nd Congress and was secretary to the Democratic National Committee. He previously worked as secretary to Martin Wade. He planned to challenge Senator Cummins in Iowa.
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Clinton
Nee
Pepper
Second Laws
Washington
Tec
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Martin J. Wade
Towa
Iowa
Senate
Cummins
Swindler Fades After Four Days of Bank Heists
In Philadelphia on December 22 a Canadian thief who swindled fifteen banks out of $200 each was finally discovered after four days of activity. The case highlights a rapid spree and ensuing investigation by local authorities.
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Philadelphia
Bank of London and Mexico Closes Amid Panic
Mexico City reports the Bank of London and Mexico, the nation's largest bank, closed its doors as withdrawals surged. Directors begin scrutiny with possible resumption plans and a Huerta decree declaring the last ten days of the year as holidays. About seven million dollars in withdrawals since last Tuesday.
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Mexico City
Bank of London
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Mexseo
Huerta
Mexico Fe
Claims Will Be Paid in Full
EVANSTON Illinois December 22 The Beckwith estate via trustee G F Chapman sold 4100 acres to Rex Fairh and Cattle Co for 82000 in stock of Beckwith Quinn The deal calls for 15000 down and balance in yearly installments The sale plus prior payments cover 10 to 60 percent of claims and full payment dollar for dollar is expected despite a cold snap hurting the dandelion crop.
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Evanston, Woo
A.C. Beckwith
G. F. Chapman
Rex Fairh and Cattle Company of
Tah
Beckwith
Certite
Heekwith-Quinn and Company
Perkins blasts Republicans over perilous agenda in Washington
George W Perkins, former banker and Progressive, accuses the Republican national committee in Washington of plotting to worsen business conditions to undermine the Democratic party and gain a Republican majority next fall. He calls the plan monstrous and brazen and argues it betrays the Chicago convention stance.
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New York
Greorge W Perkins
Republican National Committee
Washington
Democratic Party
Parkins
Perkins
United States
Republican Party
Chicago
Progressive Party
Nan Beleve
Spd
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Thomas J. Topham
Morgan
Arthur C. Carey
Colorado and Southern
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Caraboa
J. S. Pepper
P. Hope
Point Edito Rinle
Laualee
Wall Frame
Margaba Diy
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