Wilson Signs Glass Owen Currency Bill to Create Federal Reserve
President Wilson signed the Glass-Owen currency bill to form the Federal Reserve System. He used four gold pens and wrote personal letters to Representative Glass and Senator Owen praising their leadership. The signing followed a day of congressional celebration and collegial applause in Washington.
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Presidential Primary and the Hunt for Direct Vote Reform
The piece argues for direct presidential nominations by popular vote, praising Wilson's stance and tracing the history of direct senatorial elections. It condemns executive neglect of the Sherman act, criticizes party conventions as undemocratic, and urges platforms framed by those accountable to voters.
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Government brief filed in Midwest oil lands case
The government filed its Supreme Court brief challenging President Tafts order withdrawing petroleum lands in Wyoming and California from entry to reserve fuel for the navy. The suit argues the action rests on long standing practice and constitutional grounds while the defense contends the order was void for lacking explicit authorization.
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Lane Seeks Broad Conservation Policy For United States
Secretary Franklin K. Lane outlines a broad conservation policy in his annual Interior report to the president. He calls for general principles rather than direct recommendations, predicting widespread future use of hydro power and river dams, while urging new machinery to manage public lands and resources responsibly. Alaska is highlighted as largely undeveloped with potential for settlement and resource development.
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