Wilson Signs Glass-Owen Currency Act to Create Federal Reserve
President Wilson signed the Glass-Owen currency bill into law in Washington on December 29, in the presence of cabinet members and Congress leaders. The act establishes the Federal Reserve system to provide free and elastic credits for merchants and manufacturers, with four gold pens used in the ceremony and letters of praise to key sponsors.
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Presidential primary and direct vote reform debate
The piece argues for direct nomination by popular vote for presidents and highlights the failures of executive enforcement of the Sherman act. It blames party machines and big business for nominating conventions, urging the presidency to be elected by the people and platforms framed by those answerable to the public.
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Government brief filed in Midwest petroleum land case
Washington reports the government filed its brief with the Supreme Court in a case against Midwest Oil Co over Taft withdrawing petroleum lands in Wyoming and California from entry to reserve fuel for the navy. The suit seeks constitutional support for the order while the defense calls the withdrawals void for lack of explicit authorization.
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Secretary Lane Outlines Broad Conservation Policy
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane presents in his annual report to the president a broad program for conserving the United States vast natural resources. He avoids specific recommendations, urging general policies and noting two bold predictions about electricity from mining sites and hydroelectric power from rivers. He critiques land policy and calls for reform to prevent monopoly and promote public ownership, highlighting Alaska as a vast undeveloped resource with potential.
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