Washington Fresh drive in Wilson era policy
Washington reports reveal McNab's resignation amid charges against McReynolds over prosecutions delays. Bryan backs currency reform and tariff reductions. White House ready to sign civil appropriation bill restricting anti trust prosecutions. Lodge on labor cases, Rothschilds invest in Waters-Pierce reorg. Stuck reaches Mount McKinley summit.
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Drastic Changes in Currency Law Creates Federal Reserve System
Washington June 20 administrators unveil the Owen Glass McAdoo plan to establish federal reserve banks across at least 12 districts. It creates a nine member federal reserve board and requires banks to subscribe stock, deposits rules, reserve requirements, and regular examinations with heavy penalties for misconduct.
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Russian officer killed in frontier bridge bet raid
A Russian vicer was bayoneted by an Austrian sentry at Podwoloczyska Callcia after an officer near the railway bridge along the frontier bet to cross into Austrian territory and disarm the sentry. He crept toward the guard post as part of the fatal wager.
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Soldierstabbing on bridge during night clash
In a nighttime confrontation on a bridge an Austrian soldier was stabbed after an attempted rifle grab. The assailant wrestled the weapon and was struck multiple times in the struggle.
Back Yard Beautification Debate With Axades and Cans
A dialogue critiques yard aesthetics. One speaker questions beautification, arguing Axades lack decorative value and tin cans poor for attractive designs. The exchange centers on practicality versus ornament in yard projects.
Wilson urges new currency system with tariff reform
President Wilson addresses Congress urging banking and currency reform linked to tariff changes. He calls for elastic currency, mobilized reserves, and public control of banking and issue to empower business and prevent financial concentration. The message stresses timely, constructive legislation with deliberate, common counsel.
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Music solace on St Helena piano bought for Napoleons
A note in G. L. De St. M. Watson’s book claims Napoleon’s evenings on Saint Helena were soothed by English imported piano costing 122 pounds. The musician, possibly Mme. Bertrand, received the instrument, which she later took off the island after Napoleon’s death.
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Poincare Salute Takes Pro Lives In London Visit
President Poincare arrives at Portsmouth aboard Courbet as a royal salute is fired. Two killed and two wounded by the gun explosion during welcome. He tours Buckingham Palace, Guildhall, Windsor, Olympia, and ends with a ball. Aims to deepen Franco British friendship through grand entertainments and official functions.
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Wong Do King Arrest Reveals Bing Kong Crimes
Federal immigration officials disclose letters showing Wong Do King, head of the Bing Kong tong, oversaw blackmail, murders, opium smuggling, and smuggling of Chinese across the border. Gunmen on regular salaries protected gambling dens and owners of Chinese and American girls for sale.
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Thaw Relative Killed by Train Near Franklin
John Ross, aged forty, cousin of Harry K. Thaw, was killed by a train near Franklin, Pennsylvania. Authorities say Ross lay across the tracks as the train rounded a curve. An inmate of a state institution for feeble-minded persons, he had recently escaped and was en route to his former home near Pittsburgh.
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Shooting Fellows Quarrel In Barracks Ends In Death
In Moline Illinois on June 24 Edward Ren son a colored soldier drew a 44 caliber revolver in a barracks room and shot Frederick Patrick and seriously wounded Frank Rochelle both colored. He then shot himself dying instantly. A woman present believed the trouble was over.
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Newport Girl to Wed In Fall Quiet Newport Nuptials Planned
It was announced that Miss May Van Alen of Newport and Griswold Thompson of York will marry in September in a quiet ceremony. May Van Alen is daughter of James J. Van Alen. The wedding will take place in the fall.
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Brakeman Awarded 17000 For Lost Arm In Minnesotan Trial
Andrew Larsen of Albert Lea Minnesota won a $17 000 verdict in district court against the Minnesota Central Railway company for the loss of an arm in an accident. The case was heard in St Paul Minnesota with the June 24 citation. The award reflects compensatory damages for the severe injury and its impact on Larsen's employability. The judgment names the railway and confirms the high monetary relief awarded to the plaintiff.
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