Democratic Finance Measures Salient Features
Washington Feb 8 The minority currency proposal drawn by Representative Williams includes repeal of laws allowing banks to keep large reserves in reserve-city banks and requires at least half of reserves in gold. It limits total liabilities of national banks to one tenth of paid-in capital and unimpaired surplus and caps overall liabilities at 80 percent of capital plus surplus. Loans against owned collateral are excluded from liabilities, and banks cannot exceed seven times paid-in capital plus surplus.
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Washington
Williams
House
Lewis
Pujola
Glass Va
Gillespie
Texas
Ollie James
Crawford
N, Co
McHenry
Penn
Committee On Banking and Currency
Willams
Banking and Currency Committee
Inter-Convertible Bonds And Elastic Currency Plan
A draft banking bill proposes banks may hold up to half their reserve in U S, state, or municipal bonds, with state and municipal limits and stringent eligibility criteria. It introduces inter-convertible bonds redeemable for U S notes, with staged taxes, and creates a 450,000 fund to cover failed banks. The plan imposes a bank deposit tax and penalties for loan misconduct.
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United States
Hingve
United States Emergency Treasury
Appointment dispute delays public printer bond in Washington
Washington February 8 William H Rossiter named by President Roosevelt as acting public printer faced a Treasury Department refusal to process his bond. Officials said the president may have exceeded authority by appointing Rossiter as assistant public printer pending an investigation into the former office holder.
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Washington
William 3. Rossiter
Roosevelt
Stillnes
Treasury Department
Hivk
Jrossiter
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold at Jungkunz Drugstore
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as the best pills. Sold by Wm. Jungkunz, a druggist located at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Captain J T Brian Takes Acting Public Printer Role
Captain J T Brian succeeds to the vacancy and will administer the government printing office as acting public printer. Rossiter steps aside but remains as the president's representative, continuing the inquiry to report on conditions and methods to put the plant on a business basis.
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J. T. Brian
Rossiter
Brian
Government Printing Office
Aoting
Hhm
Wages Not To Count In Telegraph Station Staffing
Washington February 8 The Interstate Commerce Commission chair Knapp told the House Commerce Committee that railroads can obtain telegraph operators if they pay enough. He said extending station staffing deadlines could be justified only if hiring proves impossible, otherwise no extension. Knapp noted some roads argue the law should not be enforced.
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Washington
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On Commerce
Knapp
Sherman
Hitchcock Taft Campaign Manager to Lead Taft Bid
Washington reports Franklin D. Hitchcock first assistant postmaster general will retire from the postal service and take active management of Secretary Taft's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The retirement date and final candidate are not definite but expected around February. Hitchcock agreed after Taft asked weeks ago and after completing required postal duties. President and Taft both asked Hitchcock to pursue the campaign role.
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Washington
Postal Service
Frank TW. Witchcock
Hitchcock
Taft
Post Office Department
Republican Campaign Committee caucus selects members
Washington Feb. With complete harmony of action a joint caucus for Republican senators and members elected the members of their congressional campaign committee. Representative James Sherman of New York presided. Among those chosen are Illinois James and Mannilowa Albert FF, Dawson Michigan Joseph W Fordney Nebraska J Bord Wisconsin James I Davidson. Some states had not chosen their representatives among them Indiana.
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Republican Campaign Committee
Washington
James
Sherman
New York
Hlinois
Tames md. Mannilowa
Albert FF. Dawson
Michigan
Joseph W. Fordney
Nebraska
J. . Bord
Wisconsin
Tames I. Davidson
Indiana
Washington Session Passes War Claims Omnibus Bill
The session concentrated on the omnibus war claims bill which received final passage after extended debate. It approves a total appropriation for war benefits. Several private claims bills were also passed and the house adjourned until Monday amid a stalled senate session.
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Washington, Feb. S
Monin
Senate
Washington bill on pensions aims at ex-prisoners
A Washington state bill introduced by representative Dingham proposes removing pension benefits for individuals who served in so called “cantedy erate” prisons during the civil war era. The measure targets those on the pension rolls and seeks to curb improper spillage of funds.
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Washington
Pet. S
Dingham Pa
Governor Hughes Delivers Farewell Speech in Albany
Governor Hughes announces his decision not to seek reappointment as commander of the state’s military and civil forces during a February Albany address at the National Guard association dinner. He frames the moment as his second and final public appearance in that role.
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Albany
N.Y
Travernor Trughes
Tray
National
Gueard Association
New York
Die
Pis
Sootinge sets sail for Valparaiso reviewing ships
Dubious text describes President Aud Abadbine Mott and Vaan touring a ship off the deck at Valparaiso. It mentions the president reviewing ships and the Chilean forces, with naval movements and fort defenses noted amid wartime tone.
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Aud Abadbine Mott
Froi
Vaan
Valparaise
Fs Srei
Uswer
Work for the Unemployed in Titishburg
The city government completed plans to furnish work for the unemployed and next Monday 3,200 men will begin daytime work. Investigations show about 15,000 men are unemployed in the area, indicating a larger need than the current program covers.
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Titishburg
Bebo S
Death at a Grade Crossing in Akron Area
A report from Akron describes a fatal crossing accident during a rain storm. Phoebe Taylor and another unnamed individual were struck while crossing the tracks near Thiulis Bower, at a grade crossing near Piadhiatdee in Ob. The incident occurred as a thunderstorm caused hazardous conditions.
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Akron
Peb
Phoebe Taylor
Thulis ‘Bower
Piadhiatdee
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Announced
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for 106 a week.
Advice to Boy Tramps at Unemployed Convention
Report of a meeting in St. Louis where boy tramps not admitted to the council heard from Kansas City Kid New Haven Kid and Jersey Red among others. Speakers urged avoiding white line alcohol, steering away from the sea, settling down to become voters, and seeking work.
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St. Louis
Seasion
Kansas
New Haven
Kid Murphy
Springfield
Jersey Red
Africa
S&s
Franco Stops at Bordeaux After Arriving by Train
Former Prime Minister Franco and his family reached Bordeaux and settled at a hotel near the station. He spent the evening indoors reviewing timetables and spoke with an AP reporter about Portugal's future, saying he seeks peace away from past policies. He denied any accusation linking Queen Amalia to the king's assassination.
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Bordeaux
France
Franco
Senhor Franco
Associated Press
Portugal
Senhor Franca
Ama- Ye
Young Hargis Not Sorry After Fatal Shooting
Beech Hargis, age 8, who killed his father Julie James PH Hargis, says his father tried to assault him when entering the store before the shooting. The hearing before County Judge Taulbee was postponed to Monday. Funeral services were held today at Judge Hargis’s Jackson home, conducted by Rev. Callaway Cooper, per the family’s wish.
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Jackson
Beech Hargis
Julie James PH Hargis
Tie
Taulbee
Judge Hargis
Callaway Cooper
Tharess
Couper
Chicago voters to decide on Sunday saloon closings
Chicago voters will vote on Sunday closing of saloons in the spring sections. No petition with more than 74,000 names has been filed with election commissioners to submit the issue to voters. A petition requesting a vote against closing saloons showed needed signatures.
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Chicago
Feb. S
Sd. QO
Gotch Triumphs Over Beell In Barred Toe Hold Bout
Gotch defeated Beell in a two fall wrestling match here where toe hold was barred. The match was even early with both grapplers evenly matched as one tone bout followed.
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Chivago
Prank Gotch
Fred Beell
House bill aims to empower rural delivery carriers
An outline reports a House bill to arm rural free delivery carriers who certify pension vouchers for heads of households. The St Paul and Minneapolis Trades and Labour groups discuss the shut down of the closed shop strike ongoing since May. Governor Davidson backs I. ML flanks, a university event in Madison over three years. Ten killed in an indoor colliery explosion at Port Hood Nova Scotia.
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Hitws
St. Paul and Michinespolis
Tron Motlders’ Union of
North Americ
Tac
Davidson
Wisconsin
I. ML Flanks
Mandisop
University
Porthood
N.S. Ivery
Virginia
Taft Club
Patrick Dg. Grogan
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Schenectady
N.Y
Trade Shows Little Change In February Market
New York Feb trade review notes little change in commercial conditions with progress in the right direction. Gains persist across sectors, railway earnings show smaller declines, and leading industries show growing force. Iron and steel not in better shape, new contracts cautious, negotiations lengthy. buyers secure small pig iron lots amid modest demand for prompt shipments of novelties.
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New York
R. G
Dun & Cols Weekly Review of Trade
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve recommended for piles
Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson St, advertises DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as especially recommended for piles.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
The Cubans Unfit for Self Government Says Manitoba Chief Justice
St Paul reports Chief Justice HT W. Towel of Manitoba, en route home from Cuba, declares Cubans are no more capable of self-government than American Indians. He warns Congress against ceding Cuba, predicting bloodshed and destruction of property and a need to return later.
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St. Paul
HT. W. Towel
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Cuba
Spider Silk Becomes Essential for Astronomical Work
Ambrose Swazey notes in Scientific American that spider silk provides the only viable thread for precise astronomical instruments. Spider lines measure one fifth to one seventh of a thousandth of an inch and resist temperature changes, withstood intense heat near sunspot observations without damage. Unlike silkworm threads, which are coarser and unsuitable, spider silk remains true and round under high magnification due to thousands of intertwined microscopic streams.
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Ambrose Swazey
Scientific American
Great Vale
A Schoolboy's Decision Shapes History
A writer recalls how Charles Wesley, a founder of Methodism, received funds from a bene factor who funded his schooling and later invited him to Ireland. The boy's choice to stay altered the course of history, influencing Ireland, the Wesley family, and even Napoleonic fate.
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Charles Wesley
Schol
Charles
Santa Claus
Ireland
Wesley
Wellesley
Earl of
Tragic double shooting in Chicago family quarrel
Wilhelm Williams twenty five shot and killed his father Join Williams fifty three at the family home. The son then shot himself in the head, a wound feared fatal. Authorities note the tragedy followed a domestic quarrel.
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Chicago
Wilhelm Wiliams
Williams
Thaw counsel to inspect asylum in Poughkeepsie
Mrs. Harry Thaw and lawyer Daniel O Rielly will visit the Poughkeepsie insane asylum next Monday to seek a more congenial institution than Matteawan for Harry Thaw. The plan follows an asylum review amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Fishkill Fanding
Harry “Phaw
Matteawan Hospital
Harry Thaw
Daniel O'Rielly
Thaw
Poughkeepsie
Waddell Sold to St Louis Club
St Louis February 8 President Wedges of the St Louis American League Base Balltenn announces the outright purchase release of Rebbe Waddell, the Philadelphia pitcher.
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Waddell
St. Louis
Wedges
Taltenn
Rebbe
Philadelphia
Chicago Markets and Stocks Report from the Journal
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations cover wheat corn oats and soybeans with May and Sept figures and price ranges. Live stock prices in Chicago show hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and bid ranges. An advertisement claims Ely's Dream Balm cures nasal and hay fever ailments and invites readers to try it. The piece ends noting the Journal's want column.
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Chicago
Fel. T
Chicago Board of Trade
U.so
Wisconsin
Ely
Price
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Canvasser and Business Man Debate Life and Law
A New York Press quip contrasts a canvasser with a business man joking about life insurance and execution. It notes that Indians are the most litigation prone people, with an estimated 1,500,000 lawsuits annually.
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New York Press
India
Kodol Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
Kodol is billed as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders. The advertisement claims pleasant prompt and thorough action and lists Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson St as the seller.
Two For Five Autograph Auction Gaffe
Thomas Bailey Aldrich visited an auction where two autographs by himself were bid as two for five cents. The auctioneer started the lot at two for a cents and no further bids were made, selling for that sum. Aldrich later quipped he would have preferred four cents each but the memory of two for five reminded him of little apples.
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Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Relief for indigestion with Kodol remedy
It promotes stomach relief at signs of trouble and after meals. The ad notes taking Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion, sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Trains and connections across lines described
Train schedules list east and west bound Nos 200 through 211 with service notes buffet coach parlor car details and Sunday operations. Connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Madison and Milwaukee to Beloit Sycamore DeKalb and other western and northern points. WM. Nee se and J P Elmer agents. Forreston service times included.
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Ly. Freep't
Ly.Chic'ge
Daisaree
Chioc
Rockford
Benfoit
Janeaville
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Mad
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Beloit
Janesville
Harevard
Madison
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
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Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Chicago
Bage
WM. Neese
J. P. Elmer
Paul
Mina
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Hargis
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Gotch
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Chicago Grain
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Pet
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Qaeeker
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Tives
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Merket Hiehers Best
Sbf
The
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People’s Column
Emerick
Renee
Sten
Nul Securities
Enquire L. M. Journal
J. FF. Smith
Stephenson Street
Hess
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Poloortemeter
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Gartinmd Drenter
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Theo. Kaundinger
Vidon St
Gitlena Ave
Blk Bt
Wa Walton Nephews
Rao Joni
Posctaitier
Liquire
Levedtt
Roe and Board
Rodern
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Fiquire Md
So Mrawa
Shawpee St
Loquiee
Oren Tb Room
Cottawe
Bodman Street
BS Pee Maagith
le Pelinuge New Ses
Oaltf
Phibacs Bartta Cetaek
Wales
Orin Bostic
Vaithats
W. Beluru
Omi
Corn Products Manufacturing CO
Deliv
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D.C. Stover
H. H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Baker
F. Dorman
Ass't
State Bank
R G. Shumway
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Stealy
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Bater
Homer F. Aspinwa
Savings Department
C. QO. Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass’t
First National Bank, Freeport, Inc
O. B. Pidwall
A, d Well
A. Blower
M. Clark
Rast Cashier
Joan Burrell
Joseph Emmert
C. H. Anah
Wight
O. B. Geawely
Boyd P. Hin
Addison Bidwell
M. Vv
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le Z.farwell
I. F. Graham
Second National Bank
Illinois
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
J. F. Fair
Reuben Siegfried
D. F. Graham
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. NL “Galloway
FL ‘Schaeffer
Websten
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. N. Wey
Bohaudlor
C. J. Wells
John Tranck
Mayer
J. Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
H. S Webster
Attorney AT Law
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KR. P. Eckert
Freeport, HiNnois
Wagner
Hindley & Specialty
Anztetger Building
Chicago and
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C. AL Ruthe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
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Omaha Lim
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Dubuque Bix
Soux City
Seaae
Essnee
Lim
Decatur
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Arriva
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R. Island
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Ras A
Venport
Rock Island
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Katy
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Palate
North
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J.B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
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Forrestor
Forreston
Bigs
Aurora
Wh. Neese
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