Currency bill passed by Senate backed by eight Republicans
The currency bill passed the Senate 64 to 34 with Democratic support and eight Republican votes. It creates an organizational committee led by the treasury secretary and Fed board members to designate 8 to 12 reserve districts with a Federal Reserve Bank in each, sets capital and subscription rules for banks, and outlines reserve bank governance, earnings, and federal duties.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
District of
Colombia
National Bank Act
Reserve Banka
Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve District
Federal Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Thea Board
Cardinal Martinelli ill in Rome at sixty five
Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli once papal delegate to the United States from 1896 to 1902 is seriously ill in Rome. He is sixty five and serves as prefect of the sacred congregation of rites.
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Martinelli iI de Rome
Itrly
Sebastian Martinelli
United States
Sacred Congregation of Rites
Judge Frees Accused Wife in Chicago Murder Case
In Chicago on December 22, Judge Frees discharged Mrs. Alice Davis Sing. The jury had removed the cage from the defendant on motion by the defense, amending the case concerning the alleged murder of her Chinese husband, Charles Bing.
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Judge Frees
Chicago
Alice Davis Sing
Charles Bing
Jack Johnson Defeats Jim Johnson in Farcical Bout
Paris December 22 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion defeated Jim Johnson a second rater in ten rounds The bout drew close to nothing with spectators loudly disapproving looting and hissing during the fight The event was marred by the unruly crowd and poor fighting quality
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Jack Johnson
Paris
Jim Johnson
38 Miners Perish in Rocky Mountain Fuel Mine Disaster
An explosion of black damp in the Vulcan mine near New Castle Colorado entombed 38 miners and mine foreman L L Crawford and fire boss L Walker. Only two men W J Finley and John Dawson survived. Rescue work began immediately as crowds gathered at the mine mouth.
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New Castle
Colo
Vulcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Hern
L. L. Crawford
L. Walker
W. J. Finley
John Dawson
Far and Near News Roundup From December Dispatches
Reports from Cornell Bluffs Iowa describe a fog bound collision injuring motorman H L Wyant and passenger Grover Smith with four others hurt. Washington committees strike major postal spending add ons from the appropriation bill totaling about 300 million. In Glasgow a by election returns unionist W Watson for South Lanarkshire Parliament seat after Sir Walter Menzies death. An investigating panel overturns graft charges in US government supply purchases. President Wilson orders inquiry into Philippine policy satire at a military banquet event.
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Cornell Bluffs
H. L. Wyant
Grover Smith
Washington
Post Office
House Committee
Glasgow
W. Watson
South Lanarkshire Caat
Walter Menzies
McAddo
Dan
Wilson
War and Navy Departments
Order of Carabao
Army
Navy
Islands
Robbery hits Milton drug store in December
Milton Indiana post office and drug store owned by the Postmaster Inglla were robbed at night. thieves took 600 in cash and 3200 in stamps. no clue left for local police. Albany New York December 20. Arguments in appeal for new trial of four gunmen convicted in Herman Rosenthal murder concluded in the court of appeals. Decision reserved.
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P. O
Milton
Ind
Inglla
Cass
Albany
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
Hyde
Kanasa City
B. G. Hyde
Colonel Swope
Tha
Pet
Michigan Court Hit Vice-President Accuses Michigan Justices
C E Mahoney of Denver vice president of the Western Federation of Miners told a Washington House committee that Michigan Supreme Court justices are stockholders or heavily interested in copper mines, urging federal inquiry into the strike. He cited biased courts, peonage, and 16,000 striking workers, while arms and ammunition were seized in Ahmeek and Calumet.
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Washington
C. E. Mahoney
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
House Committee On Rules
Supreme Court of Michigan
Congress
McDonald
Mahoney
Calu- Met
Michigan
Aganta
Chicago
New York
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Lansing
Grand Jury
Calumet
Mich
Salzura
Ahmesh
Ahmeek
Aviators Rout Moors In Morocco Battle
Moors suffered heavy losses near Muley Abselam in Spanish Morocco as a Spanish army aided by aerial bombardment and artillery forced Moorish tribesmen from their positions. Reconnaissance by air guided the advance and a rain of bombs broke Moorish defenses before infantry bayonets finished dislodging them.
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Madrid
Dae
Muley Abselam
Morocco
Spaotah
Advanea
Advanca
Spanish War Office
Death calls noted prelate Rampolla dies in Rome
Rome December 18 Cardinal Rampolla former papal secretary of state and one of the most discussed candidates to succeed Leo XII died here on Tuesday. The Italian nobleman held high church rank and was active in diplomacy during Leo XIII's era. He urged Spain to grant autonomy to Cuba and faced debates over possible war with the United States, displaying friendliness toward the United States.
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Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Leo XII
Marquis del Tindaro
Atete
Leo XIII
United States
Spain
Cuba
Weyler
Republicans vote against special national convention
Washington December 18 The Republican National Committee approved 35 to 14 not to hold a special national convention to reorganize the party. States voting for the convention included Indiana Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Mexico New York North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Washington and West Virginia.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Mexico
New York
North
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Editor in death by own action in Illinois
Aurora Illinois December 20 Joseph Nolan editor and owner of the Chieftain of Shabbana was found hanging at his printing plant by his sixteen year old daughter Blanche cause of his act due to ill health noted in the report authorities stated.
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Linois
Aurora
Ill
Joseph Nolan
Shabbana
Hie
Blanche
Wilsone Invited to Civil War Monument Unveiling
Washington December 20 Senator Hoka Smith of Georgia presented to the president and Mrs Wilson an invitation to attend the unveiling of a Civil War monument at Savannah Georgia next April.
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Wilsone
Washington
Hoka Smith
Georgia
Mra
Wilson
Savannah
Fire on U S Men Near Presidio Texas in Border Clash
Mexican and American troops exchanged fire two miles west of Presidio Texas after Mexicans allegedly hid in a hut on the American side. One Mexican, Luis Orozco, died after crossing to warn the hut. Separate reports recount Zapata’s escape, mutinies, and Villa’s orders. Washington notes ship movements and Carranza warnings. Juarez reports confiscation of property tied to Creel and Terrazas families.
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Presidio
Tex
Shota
Prasido
Luis Orozco
Mercaid
Orozco
Cuy
Mexico
Emiliano Zapata
Nénepapa
Toluca
Wheeling
Tampico
New Orleans
Dolphin
Dominican
Puget Sound Yard
Maryland
Topolobampo
Washington
Carranza
New York
Acta
Juarez, Mex
Luis Terrazas
Enrique Creel
Juan Creel
Banke
Francisco Villa
Labor unions march on capitol over coal strike policy
Labor union delegates from across Colorado gathered in Denver on December 20 to protest Governor Ammons policy and the use of state troops during the southern Colorado coal strike. They demanded recall of state troops within five days and transfer of military prisoners to civil authorities, while criticizing the adjutant general and threatening action if troops were not withdrawn. Separate notice from Washington reports Senators Kern and Shively recommending F C Dalley of Blurton as U S district attorney for Indiana.
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Denver
Colo
Capitol
H. M. Ammons
Colorado
Ammons
Tis
Adjt
John Chase
State Military Department
Mrs. Pankhurst Free Again Amid Cat and Mouse Law
London reports Mrs. Pankhurst released from Hollo way fall after rearrest under the cat and mouse law. She refused nourishment and was said to be in a state of collapse. Also notes Mary Robert Rinehart in Pittsburgh quarantined with diphtheria under Dr Winehart care.
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Pankhurst
London
Mary R. Rhinehart Lall
Pittsburgh
Mary Robert Rinehart
Doctor Winehart Ie
Dutch Auction System in Dutch Fruit Trade
New York describes Dutch fruit markets in the Netherlands where about a hundred co operative societies control sale of produce. Growers grade and weigh, load barges, and use an automatic auction dial with numbered seats to reveal buyers. Prices rise and fall until a merchant presses a button to seal a sale, with the book record sent by barge to settle payments weekly minus council costs.
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New York
Netherlands
Births from Sea Mark Notable Census Feature
The 1912 census report notes migration by birthplace in England and London. Major counties and boroughs hold over a million London natives, with Essex and Middlesex contributing large shares. London’s foreign-born rise persists while overall growth slows. Persons born at sea jump from 3 946 to 6 805.
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London
Essex
Herts
Kent
Middlesex
Surrey
West Ham
Croydon
England and
Wales
Greater Britain
Timepiece Restored in East Orange Note to Daughter
A lost watch returned to its owner in East Orange New Jersey after three years. Accompanying note quotes a message about conscience and the finder telling the daughter to reclaim the timepiece from Mrs Albert G Ackerman. The item reflects a personal, local appeal and emotional reunion.
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East Orange
N. J
Mra
Albert G. Ackerman
Twenty Conductors Arrested In Chicago Graft Scandal
Chicago authorities say a graft ring among Chicago and Joliet electric line conductors led to 20 arrests and confessions. The scheme involved illicit payments and irregularities in fare handling and schedules, prompting an ongoing investigation and calls for reforms within the transit system.
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Chicago
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Reed
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Mex
William Sevey
Chihuahua
Maximo Castillo
U.S
Huerta
Texas
Miller
Kern
Shively
F.C. Dalley
Blurton
U. S
Holland
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