National Bank Branches Proposal Prompts Fresh Debate
The Banking and Currency Committee plans a bill to authorize national bank branches. Supporters argue it would ease money note circulation, lower rates, and improve liquidity during high demand. The move comes amid wider questions of international finance and Korea's future, with reports linking Russia and England to broader strategic stakes.
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Roosevelt Jr. Hopeful for Crisis Pass in Massachusetts
In Groton Mass on February 12 doctors warn Theodore Roosevelt Jr in fragile state but likely to survive the critical phase in his lung condition. Secretary Cortelyou notes left lung improvement and stable vitals as President Roosevelt plans a possible Friday trip to Washington. The Roosevelts attend an Ash Wednesday service as the Gardner house residents show cautious optimism.
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Miss Halter Wins $2500 Breach of Promise Verdict
Catherine O. Halter was awarded $2,500 against Gustav F. Volzer in Canton Ohio on February 12 for breach of promise to marry. Volzer argued a Catholic marriage required a dispensation due to his divorce, which could not be obtained, while Halter claimed she was willing to marry before a qualified magistrate.
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Miss Halter
Princess Radziwill Pays Court Judgment in Cape Town
Cape Town February 12 Princess Radziwill will pay a judgment of 1150 pounds to Thomas Louw merchant for money advanced on a note said to be indorsed by Cecil Rhodes but later repudiated The date traces to October 12 of last year and involves a large claimed loan of two million pounds before repudiation was declared.
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Rebels Capture Venezuelan Gunboat Crespo
A report from Willemstad dated February 7 describes the insurgent steamer Libertador engaging the Crespo near Camarebo. After half an hour of battle the Crespo surrendered, its crew transferred aboard the Libertador, and the Crespo abandoned with war materiel removed and guns destroyed. The commander Pedro Rivero Sutéro was noted as fighting valiantly. The report, by General Manuel A. Matos, is not corroborated locally and Germany’s ultimatum claim is doubted.
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Two Fishes Found in Tree Branches Near Wabash
In Wabash Indiana on February 12 Jacob Reust found a hollow in a cottonwood branch forty feet up containing two fish a seven inch pike and a six inch black bass. He cannot explain how they got there. The likely theory is they were deposited by coons owls or hawks.
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Judge grants injunction to stop The James Boys play
Judge Teasdale of the Circuit Court in Kansas City granted Frank James an injunction to halt the production of The James Boys in Missouri, a drama depicting the James brothers as train robbers. The ruling cites privacy rights and the harmful glorification of outlaws without consent.
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Johnsonites Bash Democrats in Heated Ohio Caucus
In Columbus on February 12 the Johnsonites of Cleveland led a secret Democratic caucus clash over a blocking tactic. Cleveland leaders pressed a two thirds vote plan to derail general appropriations and push parks work, while Republicans warned most measures would stall.
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Nash rejects salary hikes for state officials
In Columbus on February 12 Governor Nash rails against rising state official salaries. He cites pressure from officers and departments to boost pay, says new revenue sources are untested, and warns that state finances depend on taxpayers while he contends the current push heightens fiscal strain.
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Desperate mountain battle ends with Turner escape
In Middlesboro Kentucky deputy sheriffs and a posse clashed with mountaineers at Lee Turner's Quarter House saloon. Five or more dead and many wounded as Turner and henchmen fled to Mingo Mines amid a blazing raid. McKinley era tensions framed the confrontation and local unrest grew as authorities hunted Turner.
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Plot of Anarchists Unraveled in King Humbert Killing
Police report to the Italian representatives states the Humbert assassination was planned in New York four months earlier at a hotel meeting led by Malatesta. Attendees included Gaetano Bresci Guido Canov o and the Blatto brothers now fugitives, with incendiary talk and Bresci volunteering for the act.
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Secretary Root III Leaves Office Early With Cold
Secretary Root is suffering from a cold and left his Washington office early to go home for medical treatment. The brief bulletin notes the illness but gives no details on his condition or plans for return.
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Root
Preacher Revives Policeman After 36 Hours Comatose
In Pana Illinois on February 12 Rev W H Anderson pastor of the Christian Church applied hypnotism Serbestion to James Mason a policeman from Assumption after he lay comatose for thirty six hours and doctors could not wake him. The hypnotic treatment revived him though details of his condition following are not given.
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