President Seeks Elastic Currency to Meet Shifting Needs
In San Francisco on May 13 the president urged elasticity in the currency system to benefit all classes, while addressing throngs at the YMCA and attending banquets. He warned against abandoning the general policy but favored adjustments to meet changing conditions. The journey included stops at Stanford University and Burlingame with greetings from officials and citizens.
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San Francisco
Palaee
Citizens Committee
Tulo Atio
Leland Standford, Jr
Jordan
Burlingame
Henry T. Scots
California
Partir
President participates in Pacific coast dedication ceremony
The president was greeted by a citizens executive committee led by M. H. De Young. He expressed gratification at reaching the metropolis of the Pacific coast and reviewed a military parade from the reviewing stand. He then joined dedicatory exercises for the Y M C A building.
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Citizens’ ‘Executive Committee
M. H. Deyoung
Grast
Pacifi
Vaness Avenue
Stolen Money Buried In Pot
Philadelphia May 12 The mystery of a 20000 express package disappearance was solved by Agent W G Murphy who confessed to taking the money from the safe while drunk He says he forced a woman to let him hide it in her cellar where a detective later found the iron pot buried money left 200 short Murphy 40 a longtime company employee is jailed
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Philadelphia
United States Xpress Company
W. G. Murphy
Potsilie
Murphy
Sard
Bowangsu Famine Drives Rebellion and Child Trade
From Victoria B C May 1 reports warn that Bowangsu province faces a severe famine. Destitution and mass deaths prevail as families subsist on minimal rice and leaves. Missionaries feed thousands daily while hunger fuels unrest and rages, with women and children sold off to survive.
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Victoria
B. C
South China
Bowangsu
Illinois Dental Society Opens 29th Convention in Bloomington
The 29th annual Illinois Dental society meeting began in Bloomington on May 13. President A. H. Peek of Chicago delivered the annual address as committee chairs presented reports and technical lectures. F. A. Weldar of Belvedere spoke during the session.
Local Names Listed in Chicago Trade Notice
A roster of individuals including A Woarmison of Mocmora HL Allen of Freeport T H Bartlett of Ottawa George W Cook J H Frabasco and C Case of Chicago is cited in the period notice.
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Vetera
A. Woarmison
Mocmora
HL Allen
Freeport
T. H. Bartlett
Ottawa
George W. Cook
J. H. Frabasco
Chicago
Union Pacific Probed Over Payments to Peavey & Co
The interstate commerce commission opened an inquiry into whether Union Pacific payments to Peavey & Co of Kansas City and Council Bluffs for grain handling and train elevator services violate interstate commerce laws. Peavey elevators allegedly yield rebates to Union Pacific, possibly discriminating against other shippers and reducing net rates below standard tariffs. The railroad must answer by May 23 and present explanations at a future hearing.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacfic
Peavey & Co
Kansas City
Council Blutts
Union Pacific
Commission
Council Bluffs
Peaver & Co
Peavey
Cotton market soars as prices rise in New York and New Orleans
Prices in the cotton market surge with gains of 20 to 40 points in New York and New Orleans. The day opens with sharp upward moves and a wide price range from Saturday’s close, as Liverpool markets show similar excitement and spot cotton climbs.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Cotton market soars past previous highs as prices surge
Prices for mid ling cotton rise to 84 per pound equivalent 11.60 cents in our market. Spot cotton trades around 11.15 cents locally and 10 3-4 cents in New Orleans, with not since January 1901 seeing such highs. May, July, August and September options move strongly, with big trading and sharp intraday swings.
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Quay
New Orleans
Liverpool
Twenty six officers join new general staff gathering
Twenty six newly appointed general staff members assembled in Washington. The group heard about the Root Young correspondence on staff duties and will hear General Schwan speak informally. General Bliss, soon to join the staff, will address the officers. Several boards are expected to review army matters.
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Washington
General Staff
Army
Root
General Young
Schwan
Bliss
Race Riot in Louisiana Leaves Four Dead
Four people died in a race riot in St. Tammany parish about 52 miles from New Orleans. The incident began after an insolent Black man allegedly confronted others, sparking violent clashes that resulted in fatalities.
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New Orleans
St. Tammany Parish
Brutal Assault Leads to Death in Remote Camps
Report describes a violent incident where a black individual was beaten by a white man near isolated camps away from communications. Several victims including the aggressor were killed as tensions flared and defense collapsed. Authorities faced a challenging scene in the rugged area.
Result of a family quarrel ends in murder in Indianapolis
Howard Hoover shot and killed Frank Sutton, his father in law, in Indianapolis during a family quarrel. Hoover fled but was later arrested after police hunted him. his wife had separated from Hoover and returned to Sutton. Hoover telephoned Sutton to collect his wife's belongings before the shooting.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Howard Hoover
Frank Sutton
Hoover
Sutton
Disputed Claim Sparks Quip After Pittsburg Gazette Entry
A fragmentary exchange in the Pittsburg Gazette features a back and forth about certainty and correctness. The brief dialog highlights voices asserting rightness without requiring outside validation.
Re-occupation reports misinformed by US consul
The May 18 report shows the state department was misinformed about Russian re-occupation. The United States consul believed authorities and transmitted details to Washington.
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New Chwang
United States
OORUFF TO RETIRE PROMINENT COLONEL RETIRES
The piece notes Brigadier General Charles A. Woodruff will be retired in July after serving as chief commissary. It mentions Major General Davis and promotions for William J. Alexander and James N. Allison, along with earlier wounds from war. A separate quip about a frightened husband and a bottle of strychnine is included.
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Charles A. Woodruff
Davis
William J. Alexander T
James N. Allison
The Way to Succeed Maxim Says Not to Read Advice
A Somerville Mass Journal note urges action over reading maxims or taking advice from the successful. It argues that to win in life, one should get busy and act rather than seek guidance.
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Somerville
Mass
Base Insinuation Book Agent Madam Exchange
A terse exchange mixed with quotations from Bunyan and Boston Post. A judge remarks that men who claim virtue would not need to claim it, reflecting social critique and witty repartee. The fragment preserves a courtroom or literary tone with implied reputational stakes.
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Bunyan
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