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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
10
President Wilson signed the currency bill with four gold pens as a ceremonial stamp of approval. He called the law a constitution of peace for U.S. business and expressed pleasure it would benefit the country’s commerce.
The prominent Sullivan county attorney and former district attorney George L. Cooke died aged 65. He was known for his square dealing and intelligence, once rivaling Parker for county judge. He sheltered a troubled companion described as a Grab personality in a back room of his Monticello office.
Congress adjourns until January 12 as leaders plan to tackle the trust issue and banking law revisions. In the Senate closing hours an executive session and a heated fight over nominations occurred. President Wilson sent a large batch of postmaster nominations at midnight along with additional appointments.
Coin Harvey argues about inelastic egg admission while rival theaters plaster fronts declaring lower admissions for minors. The scene coincides with his visit to Harrison and the broader political noise as a Congressional candidate weighs in.
A fragmented OCR item notes a mill or industry record on consumption figures facing review. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the brief hints at a statistic tied to milling output and energy use.
Government experts report higher wages and longer hours in the boot and shoe as well as hosiery industries. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show hourly wages up, with increased percent of workers in 1912 and longer average working hours compared with 1911.
Mrs. January Hart of Gilbert has given birth to four children within one year. The first twins died, but the second set are reported doing well. The two most recent arrivals followed earlier births in January, completing the year’s extraordinary family record.
Reported clash at Presidio Texas as Mexican soldiers from Mercado's unit attempted to cross into the United States. An exchange of gunfire occurred after guards halted two men who allegedly carried a note. One Mexican, Orosco, admitted crossing and being shot during the halt.
Democrats claim victory as the Senate passes the money bill 64 to 34 and pledge immediate organization of the new system. Support comes from Hitchceck and six Republicans in a lively session with cheers and applause in the galleries. The measure promises an elastic currency and rapid mobilization of reserves. California and Weeks of Massachusetts are noted among backers.
Washington reports the Bell System will drop control of Western Union Telegraph Company and reorganize under Sherman Act terms. Attorney General McReynolds and President Wilson approve a plan to loosen toll-line access for independents and cooperate with big benefactors while pursuing no anti trust action. A separate proposal seeks land banks to extend rural loans, with bonds limited to 14 times bank capital and surplus to back agricultural credit improvements.
Refugees describe crowded trains bound for safety as Villa's forces tighten grip and seize wealth from arriving Spaniards. Survivors recount coercion and payments to be allowed onto trains leaving the border area.
The United States Navy will send a wireless New Year greeting at midnight December 31. The Naval Observatory Arlington radio station will transmit a time signal marking the exact moment of the new year as the world hears the message.
A local lyceum bureau announced that Vice-President Thomas A. Ri retired had signed a contract to tour four weeks after the close of the recent session of Congress.
The onboard wireless system proved its worth when it summoned an ambulance for a passenger seized by a fit. The train was in motion and assumed dead before the message brought aid. by the time it reached the city the man had revived.
Reports say at sunrise shots were fired at deserters. Officers and men of the Tenth had been disarmed days earlier by Gen. Ojeda, the Federal commandant, after discovering they planned to defect to the insurgents.
Mild weather in Middletown New York brings a fresh crop of eggs. The report notes hens returning to laying as temperatures stay mild and conditions improve.
The report notes churches in Allentown raising funds led by Rev. P Everett. It mentions Albert Viola and Carmiey Butelli, details a 1000 ton hot metal miner at Bethlehem Steel Works, and reports miners Edwin Radcliffe and Michael Rachetto from Summit Hill revived after black damp. A broken leg for Lewis Laury in Northampton and a 12 foot fall by John McCatachon are listed. A horse and wagon worth 206 dollars were stolen from Joel Boyer’s barn near Reading.
In Dauphin County Middletown officials and a nearby institution clash in court over a rabbit shot on the grounds. James and Mary Fillman sue Walter Schaef of Blue Bell for 5000 damages claiming he ran them down with a team. Jack Long reports a robbery in Allentown with a 122 dollar loss. Father Charles Pahl and Joel Gchifert suffer leg injuries from a bullet in Chestast.
An article extols agricultural schools stressing public demand and curriculum breadth. It argues the program trains receptive minds and scientific attitudes through practical farm work and aims to prepare boys for related occupations with qualified teachers.
A rural districts tax proposal prompts Mr Lacher to urge the state to assume total education costs and pay all public school teachers directly.
Edward Smith grandson of Johan FE Bush, the aged railroad man, was arrested in Pittsburgh after Bush was found shot to death in a burning home near Inglenook. Authorities report Smith carried $2,400 and $800 in gold. a partial confession is claimed by officials. Mrs.
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