Controlling the Necessary Currency Expansion
Conservatives reassured by recent currency inflation trends note the President’s plan for controlled expansion of Federal Reserve Notes. The program ties permanent value to U S securities while permitting expansion against collateral, with the President able to halt or contract issuance to keep a normal basis. The plan favors central bank action over private scrip issued by banks, avoiding rural disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
United States Securities
Federal Reserve District Banks Face Coordination Gaps
The article notes friction between Federal Reserve District banks and the Treasury over leadership and timing of bank reopening. New York’s district bank moves faster toward normalization, while other districts lag, keeping many small town banks waiting for district guidance to resume operations.
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Hollay
Federal Reserve District
Treasury Department
Woodin
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Wraen
Federal Reserves Bank
Whiten Wey
Buy American campaign shows early gains across nations
The nationwide Buy American drive appears to be taking effect as imports slow and domestic products gain attention. London dispatches suggest Britain may shift from its own Buy British push, with Sir Edward Crowe noted as a key figure in overseas trade discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miwill
Great Britain
London
Edward Crowe
Department of Overseas Trade
Lordon
Sir Edward
Mudu
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files
A March 11, 1913 digest reports a Baptist pastor O H Wallace honored at home in the Third Ward, a baby treated for bronchial pneumonia, and local plans to rehabilitate the Chamber of Commerce. It notes J. W. & A. P. Howard Co shipments hindered to Mexico, new rooms for Home Watchmen and Corry Grange, NuBone Corset Co expansion, Jackson Tubbs dying at 76, Joe Faber injured, T H Brown and Son garage receiving equipment, Lester Miner ill, and Pennsylvania Railroad workers extending switch facilities. City Council approves a 15 mill tax levy. British campaign and American policy remarks at a business gathering are also mentioned.
Muskrats spread in Central Europe stir alarm
United Press reports a swarm of muskrats released 30 years ago by a bohemian estate owner now covers rivers, dykes, and railways across Central Europe. Saxony employs many muskrat centers. Thüringia sighted nine figures of damage, while the creature’s rise prompts bans. A zoological note mentions a baby eland and taxpaying concerns.
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United Press
Washington
Mat
Duk
Vallents
Europe
Muskrat Keillers
American Society of Mammaogists
Uns
Atate of
Saxony
Muskrat Jenters
Thuringia
Minskrats
Central
Margaret Singer
Hollywood Film Shop duo praise long partnership on screen
George Sidney and Charlie Murray discuss their 14 film partnership spanning eight years with no major on set clashes. They credit a casual off screen relation, shared respect, and avoidance of spotlight grabs for enduring teamwork. The pair recall applying to work together on The Cohens and Kellys and note their on set friction remains limited to playful bickering.
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United Press
Hollywood
Mar
George Sidney
Charlie Murray
Sidney
Charlie
George
Damon
Fythias
Cohens
Kellys
Prouble
Universal
Fim
Erie Wide Open As Raids Dropped In 1930s Restart
Erie shifts to open drinkery as federal enforcement weakens under the 18th Amendment era. Officials say prohibition officers can no longer fully press wholesalers or speakeasies, while new illicit outlets emerge and liquor prices drop.
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Erie
Wood
Leeks
Amos Wentkieck
Washington
Elanto
Haymkemeit Ag
W Horfle
Enje
Jound of Béast Antelope Valued at Seven Fifty
A fragment notes a large Afti¢an antelope described as the eland and valued around seven dollars and fifty cents. No full context or event is provided.
Cord Gains Control of Aviation Corporation
New York March 11 Cord a young motor executive seized control of Avia Hon Corporation and strengthens his hold by holding about 1 100 000 shares of 280 000 shares making him president. Reported also that several compromise directors will resign before the April meeting to be replaced by Cord men.
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Vines Press
New York
Lj Cord
Young Motor
Avia- Hon Corporation
Chicago
Cord
Siveral
Bank at Girard Unaffected by Holiday
Girard Pennsylvania March 1 There has been no banking holiday across the Battles Bank in Girard concerned. Business has been transacted as usual. The institution is private and operated like a private independent store. Confidence of the community has allowed it to continue and expand through conditions that affect other banks. The president is C Elizabeth Bullies, daughter and sole heir of founder R B Battles.
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Girard
Sill
C. Elizabeth Bullies
R. 8. Battles
Chicken Theft Case Appealed by Jamestown Court
Jamestown March 11. The question before the Albany Court of Appeals is whether heel prints in mud at the Perkins farm prove violence necessary to convict Tan Schlenker of stealing 24 chickens from Dennis Perkins. Schlenker was sentenced to fifty days in jail and a $50 fine after a June conviction. the case has been appealed from county court and the appellate division of the supreme court.
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Jamestown
Tan Schleniker
Dennis Perkins
Court of Appeals At
Albany
Schlenker
Supreme Court
Sugar theft at Evansville feed store shocks city
Bandits stole two and one half tons of confectioner's sugar from a local feed store in Evansville. Police report no injuries and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects. Local records note related mentions of historic figures and business names in the era.
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Evansville
Ind
Two Men Held For Robbing Mt. Jewett Man
George Rook II and Len Phillips of Mt. Jewett were arrested by state police on charges of robbing Herman Nesselman of Mt. Jewett. The theft included 330 dollars in cash and 6274.08 in jewelry. Police say the money was hidden in several places and the men were held for court after a hearing before Justice Lundberg. Private Shulick and Bevilacqua assisted in the case.
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Nesselman
Nesselson
Nels Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corry
A.D. Colegrove
Arthur Golegrove
National Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th’ St
Tribune
Chicago Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh and Co
Wade
America
the Baptist Congregation
O. H. Wallace
John Thomas
Lyle Thomas
Third Ward
James Green
Fifth Avenue
Coury Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. & A. P. Howard Company
Mexico
Home Watchmen
Corry Grange
Johnson
NuBone Corset Company
Ajax
Jackson Tubbs
Spring Crest
Joe Faber
Union City
Corry Hospital
Shreve
T. H. Brown and Son
Lester Miner
Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Captin Crmon Till
Baward
Nas
Efund
National Zoological Park
Andhenes
Hollywood Film Shop
Burlington, Vi
Board of Aldermen
J. Holmes Jackson
Istering Estates
Tages
Odity
Control Aviation Corporation
Nelly Don
Owen
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Battles Bank
G. D. Heath
J. J. Ressler
Wallace Cogswell
Gerry
Don
MacKenzie
Arlington Hotel
of City
MT. Jewett
Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
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