Currency bill proposed to protect bank depositors
Washington January 8 Senator Aldrich and the finance committee discuss a currency bill authorizing up to 250 million in bank notes backed by non government bonds with a 0.5 percent monthly tax. Culberson’s three bills include a plan to protect individual deposits by requiring solvent banks to cover deposits proportionally. The measures focus on national banks and depositor protection.
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Washington
Ald Tich
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
United States
Culberson
Attack on the President
Washington citizens debate Roosevelt's leadership as Willett of New York accuses the president of lacking sense and failing to illuminate economic crisis. He argues dismissively that the president misreads conditions and incites panic with his policies and rhetoric.
Senate and House in trief Washington Dan
Senate and House adjourned after routine business as members debated currency policy and a prohibition vote. Aldrich introduced a currency bill in the Senate amid finance committee discussion while Clay of Georgia signaled a Senate vote to gauge sentiment on prohibition. In the House, Democrats attacked the president on various topics as the presidents annual message was referred to committees.
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Washington
Dan
Aldrich
Senate
Committee On Finance
Clay
Texan 4N GOD WE TRUST Speech Feature in Congress
In a house discussion on the president's message Rep Shepperd of Texas used the president's action to remove the motto In God We Trust from United States coins as the text basis for his remarks. The report notes the exchange occurred during a January session.
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Washington, Jan
Shepperd
Fexus
Causaz
United States
Faith and coinage debate in public remarks
A debate on religious liberty and national sentiment unfolds as speakers argue for freedom and divine guidance. Shepperd argues against action seen as impinging on religion, while Bontell cites biblical verses to urge lived faith and national influence, ending with support for a commonwealth coinage.
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Bontell
Hiineis
Shepperd
Commonwealth
Ballinger Resigns as Land Office Chief
Washington on January 8 Roosevelt said he had found a $20 000 man for a $5 000 salary Ballinger has reformed the land office over his year of service and placed it on an efficient working basis
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Washington
Land Office
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Soviet Prisoners Diplomacy Inquiry Resolution
Waldo of New York introduced a resolution in the house urging the committee on foreign affairs to investigate the expediency of asking the president to intercede with the government of Russia for the liberation of members of the Russian duma now imprisoned or under dureza in Russia.
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Washington
Waldo
New York
House
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Russia
Duresa
One Dead Four Die After Southern Train Wreck
An excursion train section plunged through a trestle over Copper Mine creek fifty miles west of Atlanta. One dead and four fatally injured, eighty passengers severely hurt. Engineer James Edward and many Ohio passengers among the injured. Flor ence Studebaker and Mose Baldwin among the fatally injured or dying. Relief train brought bodies and injured to Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Cleveland
Florida
Copper Mine Creek
Trato Hans
James Edward
Emil Hoover
Columbus
Florence A. Studebaker
Schnapps
Mose Baldwin
Ohio
John Touchstone
East Jordan
Mich
Lawton's Son to Take West Point Exam
Columbus Ohio January 8 Manly Lawton son of General Lawton the Philippine Island hero who fell in battle will take the examination here for admission to West Point The exam will be held on January 14 Lawton is twenty one years old and has frequently been under fire having been with his father in the campaign that led to the general's death.
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Lawton
Columbus
Manly Lawton
General Lawton
Philippine Island
West Point
Shippers Demand 6 Percent Interest on Freight Claims
Twenty five thousand shippers meeting in Chicago with the National Industrial Traffic League plan to push railroads to pay freight claims within thirty days. They seek 6 percent interest on overdue sums under the league agreement.
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Chicago
National Industrial Traffic League
Iaoterest
League
Virginia makes January Mississippi voyage by motor craft
Winona Minnesota January 8 The motor propelled craft Virginia ran a round trip of ten miles to Fountain City Wisconsin on the Upper Mississippi. It marks the first January journey by a motorboat on this stretch of the river in the region's navigational history.
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Winona
Minn
Virginia
Fountain City
Wis
Mississippi River
Upper
Mississippi
Large-scale layoffs hit New Orleans railroad workforce
Between 3 000 and 4 000 Central railroad employees have been dropped from payrolls due to the company finances. The announcement came from Din’centrum president 7 TL TWaruhan, detailing the impact as of January in New Orleans.
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New Orleans, Jan
Tinos Central Railroad
TL Twaruhan
Entra
Germer Foundry to Hire Only Non-Union Workers
Eric Pennsylvania January 8 The Germer Foundry company a major local industry issues an order stating that from now on only non union men will be given employment The announcement marks a strict labor policy in the city.
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Eric. Pa
Germer Foundry Company
Daughter Born to a Duchess at Kylewore Castle
A daughter was born to the Duchess of Manchester formerly Miss Helen Zimm erman of Cincinnati on Sunday at Kylewore castle.
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Duachess
Dublin
Jan
Duchess of Manchester
Helen Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Kylewore Castle
Not Flat Earth Proof From a Bright Juvenile
A teacher asks a juvenile class for proof the earth is not flat. A confident student at the back answers that if the earth were flat the north pole would be visible with a telescope. The exchange captures a simple, practical reasoning moment in a classroom.
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North Pole
War on disease decriever for a coal mire
Plans for stronger fights on consumption and smallpox discussed at the state board of health annual meeting in Springfield. About 15,000 dollars worth of antitoxin purchased since Oct 1 1907 distributed at over 200 stations. 100,000 circulars on consumption to be sent via physicians. emphasis on vaccination efficacy. Board re-elected Dr. George R Webster and Dr. James A Egan.
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Springfield
George R. Webster
Chicago
James A. Egan
Spectacular Oil Fire Threatens Madison Plant
In Madison Illinois an enormous oil spill reached eight inches on a pond surface in the American Car and Foundry company's manufacturing district. The blaze, sparked by an underground reservoir leak, sent flames 106 feet high and drew 100 firemen to save the plant, with damage limited to about 5,000 dollars while the facility valued at 2.6 million remained intact and 3,500 workers were spared.
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Madison
Ill
American Car = and Foundry company
Chicago officials reindicted over interurban wreck
Mattoon January 8 Judge Peter S Grosscup along with Sampsell Arthur W Underwood Francis S Peabody and A Potter of Chicago plus Ron F McClain of Charleston and Chas Ketts of Mattoon were re indicted by the grand jury. The new indictments add criminal negligence to manslaughter in connection with the August 30 fatal wreck on the interurban line.
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Mattoon
Peter S&s Grosscup
Marshall KE. Sampsell
Arthur W. Underwood
Francis S. Peabody
A. Potter
Chicago
Ron F. McClain
Charleston
Chas
Hketts
Eranch
Deneen Speaks at Danville on Candidacy
Governor Deneen spoke twice in Danville Newfoundland January 8 in support of his bid for renomination. He denied false reports he would oppose Cannon delegates or try to block Cannon from the White House.
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Deneen
Danville
Cannon
White House
Helen Dixon Secures Job After Embezzlement Conviction
Bloomington Illinois January 8 Helen Dixon former treasurer of the Second Christian church here was convicted of embezzling church funds. She now serves as secretary for the Illinois poultry show which has opened its hull exhibition here.
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Bloomington
Helen Dixon
Second Christian Church
Illinois Poultry Show
Wife and husband found dead in burning Carbondale home
In Carbondale Illinois the bodies of Clarence Snider and his wife were discovered in a fire damaged house. Police indicate a possible wife murder followed by the husband taking his own life. The tragedy is described as a dual homicide suicide. Local investigators are reviewing the scene and cause of the blaze.
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Carbondile
Clarence Snider
Ownership of the Salvation Army name debated in court
New York January 8 The Supreme Court heard an argument over whether the Salvation Army led by General William Beoth can exclusively use the name in the United States An application sought a permanent injunction restraining the American Salvation Army from using the name.
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New York
Salvation Army
Wiliam Beoth
United States
Supreme Court
Argu
Salvaties Army
General Duffin Defends Salvation Army Name Rights
General James William Duffin and his counsel argued the organization has the right to its name. They said they were incorporated in Dauphin County Pennsylvania and later in Philadelphia County, with presence in twelve or more states, sixty five posts and 174 officers. The judge ordered papers be filed by Friday.
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James William Duffin
American Salvation Army
Dauphin County
Philadelphia
Death of Bishop Worthington in Mentone France
New York reports the death of George Worthington bishop of Nebraska and former head of Episcopal churches in Europe. He suffered heart trouble and could not live in the high altitude of his diocese for long, after succeeding Bishop Potter.
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Worthington
New York
Mentone
France
George Worthington
Nebraska
Europe
Potter
Equity board to reward evidence against Kentucky night riders
Indianapolis Jan. The board of national directors of the American Society of Equity denounced the Kentucky night riders at its session here and authorized its president C. M. Barnett of Hartford Ky to offer a reward of 100 dollars for evidence against any member in good standing who has taken part in the lawlessness.
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Indianapolis
Jan
American Society of Equity
Kentucky Night Riders
Nnt
C. M. Barnett
Hartford
People's party of Oklahoma backs Fred W Jacobs for president
Guthrie Oklahoma January 8 the state central committee reorganizes the People's party after claiming the Democratic fusion failed to meet any agreement and endorses Fred W Jacobs of Oklahoma for the presidential nomination.
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Guthrie
Okla
Democratic Party
People's Party of Oklahoma
State Central Committee
Fred W. Jacobs
Oklahoma
Wireless Telegraphy Link With Cape Blanco Sails 2310 Miles
Nauen station maintained constant wireless communication with the steamer Cape Blanco during its Hamburg to Teneriffe voyage of eight days. The distance covered was 2,310 miles, marking a notable achievement in early wireless telegraphy.
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Nauen
Prussia
Hamburg
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Found Murdered in an Alley in Canton Ohio
Elizabeth Brown, 35, was found dead in an alley with five head wounds from a stiletto or pick. Police report no clues to the murderer's identity as of June 8.
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Canton
Elizabeth Brown
New York Diamond Trade Faces 1907 Decline
The 1907 diamond import report shows a downbeat mood in New York with four major Fifth Avenue firms hit by tighter conditions and a nearly $12,000,000 drop in imports and trade activity. The downturn signals broader economic strain in the jewelry sector.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for wheat corn oats and lard with opening high and low values. Live stock and hay markets showing hog and cattle receipts, prices for prime steers cows heifers calves and lambs, plus East Buffalo and Wisconsin feeding hay figures and remarks from Dunning Stevens live stock merchants.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
East Buffalo
N. Y
Z. Dunning
Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Paper delivery notice appeals for reader reports
Readers are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their newspaper regularly. The brief notice requests timely notification to ensure service.
Indictment Over Certification of Checks Tearing at Panic Echo
Otto Heinze and Otto Heinze Co. face federal indictments for over certifying fifteen checks totaling over 490000 drawn on Mercantile National Bank. Ex bank president Augustus Heinze surrendered, posted 50000 bail. Counsel says not willful. bank bookkeeper may have omitted entry.
Grand Jury Mistaken Over-Certification Allegation
Grand jury findings questioned as Lauterbach argues no willful intent to over certify. Indictment accuses Heinze as Mercantile National Bank president of over certifying fifteen checks, a federal offense with five to ten years imprisonment. narrative traces Heinze stock battles with Otto Heinze Co. and the United Copper raid, broker suspensions, and a bank crisis tied to the Mercantile National Bank and clearinghouse probe.
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F. Augustus Tweingze
Heinzes
United Copper
Otto Heinze & Co
Gross & Kleeberg
United Copper Company
Mercantile National Pank
Clearing House Committee
Meinze
Edwin Gould
Vesuvius Reveals Channel of Eruptive Activity
Naples reports steep venting as Vesuvius shows increased activity. The cone sank into the crater with significant internal tremors and heavy detonation noises. Smoke plumes rose from the crater and streamed outward several miles.
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Vesuvius Mikes
Naples
Juan. S
Marc Vesuvius
We Crater
Life in the Desert and Its Inhabitants
The piece surveys desert life with edged notes on flora and fauna. It details cacti and spiny plants, venomous and dangerous animals, and how travelers adapt to water scarcity, including the hardy survival traits of desert dwellers and the vigilant caution required in Death Valley.
A Flippant Critic After Rheingold at Berne
The Berner Fremdenblatt reviews Wagner's Rheingold after a Berne performance, noting a flippant tone in its critique and highlighting how the cultural venue and audience impressions shaped the write up.
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Berne
Switzerland
Berner Fremdenblatt
French titled lady explores British America with two guides
A French titled lady journeyed 1600 miles beyond civilization in northern British America with two Indian guides. She reached the sixtieth parallel riding, paddling, and trekking, noting Indian traits and a chief’s refusal to dine with a woman due to caste.
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British America
San Francisco Chronicle
On Tour in the Country Lanes to Autos
A playful exchange recalls courting in old days, contrasting walking to autos and gathering momentum with modern dating rituals. The dialogue highlights nostalgia and the steady shift from lane strolls to car journeys as a measure of progress.
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Papa
Blithe spirit and age bloom in Irish proverb
An Irish proverb notes that a light heart yields a blooming life across age. It links happiness with longevity, suggesting cheer fosters growth and vitality over time.
Cascusweet Advert for Babies Remedy at Jungkunz Store
When the baby is cross and worried you will find that Cascusweet, the well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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IF. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Local Journal Delivery Across City Weekly
The Daily Journal states it is delivered to every part of the city on a local weekly basis for residents and businesses seeking reliable newspaper access.
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the Daily Journal
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