Congress Faces Trade Debates and Shorter Action
A Nation’s Business notes in Washington that Senate cloture debates will restart when Congress opens. The focus will be on whether extended debate or swift majority-driven action best serves public interest in a smaller legislative body. Military defense remains priority while industrial and trade legislation advances.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Legislative Outlook for Business in Coming Congress
The article forecasts likely actions including legalized combinations for export to equalize with foreign competitors, possible reintroduction of government ownership of vessels, and bank branch expansion abroad. It discusses potential changes to tax revenue, sugar duties, and income tax, plus likely amendments to the Cummins act and railway mail pay debates.
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Federal Reserve System
National City Bank of New York
Latin America
Middle West
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Europe
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Widow of Justice Bashford Dies in Madison
Mrs. Sarah A. Bashford widow of the late Justice Bashford of the state supreme court died in Madison this morning after a long illness. She survived by relatives in Wisconsin and abroad and was known for her correspondence and civic work.
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Madison, Wis
Sarah A. Bashford
Justice Bashford
State Supreme Court
Pope's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advertisement touts Pope's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion, gas, and upset stomach. It claims to vest and straighten undigested food, working within five minutes. It markets a 50 cent large case at drug stores as a gentle, harmless remedy for a compliant stomach.
Circlet of Old Not Good Enough for Brides
New York reports a shift in wedding rings as brides demand platinum or diamond bands. Venus and Orange Blossom rings in green gold or platinum symbolize changing tastes. Eugenia Kelly's marriage sparks fashion, while some grooms balk at the higher cost.
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New York
Eugenia Kelly
A. Davis
Yesteryear
Plans for Two Major Mergers in the East
In New York on December 4 two mergers worth about 50 million dollars each are under discussion. One consolidates United Dry Goods and Associated Merchants into Association Dry Goods Company with Cornelius N Bliss possibly as president. The other groups Cuban sugar properties to exploit the embargo on European sugar with J and W Seligman and Manuel Rionda among backers. Options on Cuban lands total 35 million dollars.
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New York
United Dry Goods Companies
Associated Merchants’ Company
Association Dry Goods Company
Cornelius N. Bliss
J. and W. Seligman
Manual Rionda
Children’s Pet Exhibit Opens in San Francisco Exposition
San Francisco opened a two day children's pet exhibit featuring a prairie dog a Shetland pony and a galloping copper foil display among the many animals on show.
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San Francisco
Wilson to address Columbus Chamber on defense program
President Wilson may make his first direct appeal to business men on revenue features of the national defense program when he speaks to the Columbus chamber of commerce.
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Washington
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Man Fined for Beer Bottle Assault in Nora House Incident
Henry Nolte 66 told Judge Brindley he struck Christ Johnson with a beer bottle at Nora house on Nov 13. Nolte was fined 20 dollars and costs or 20 days after testimony from Nora house proprietor Arthur Fenning. Johnson spent a week in a local hospital, delaying the trial.
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Henry Nolte
John Brindley
Christ Johnson
Nora House
Nolte
Arthur Fenning
Johnson
Big Farms Not So Profitable as the Smaller Ones
Madison Wis Dec 4 Special Farm Investments That Bring Returns is a bulletin issued by the Wisconsin Bankers Association and distributed by local bankers. Written by D H Otis of the college of agriculture manager of the Wisconsin Farm Management Contest it argues the most profitable farms invest just enough land and equipment and sufficient breed for production livestock. Money tied up in unprofitable land or excessive buildings yields little return.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
D. H. Otis
College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Middle-West
Mr. Otis
Concrete paving eyed for Sheridan road in Racine area
Four and a half miles of Sheridan road through Caledonia may be paved with concrete instead of macadam. The Racine Commercial club is pushing to secure the change.
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Racine
Wis
Sheridan Road
Caledonia
Racine Commercial Club
Sheriffs Add Latest Attachments to Automobiles
Sheriffs place new attachments on vehicles as part of enforcement actions. The move targets speeding and other traffic violations, aiming to curb unsafe driving and improve road safety.
Chicagoans to Fight Charges in Mass Indictment
Fifty four labor union officials and big building contractors face 2484 indictments charging conspiracy extortion and malicious mischief. Bail potential total about 16 million dollars with each defendant indicted forty six times. Attorneys call the bail figure preposterous.
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Chicago
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe rub for rheumatism sciatic and related pains. It claims instant relief when applied to tender spots and urges readers to try a trial bottle from their druggist, asserting decades of proven use.
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St. Jacob’s Oil
St. Jacobs
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