Government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines urged
Postmaster General Burleson calls for government ownership and strict regulation of telegraph and telephone networks. He argues for federal supervision to prevent monopoly power and ensure fair rates and reliable service, aligning with House sentiment and press views of the era.
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Congress
Néal
Hitchcock
House of Representatives
Taft
White House
Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Judge Van Wagenen Ousted as U S Attorney
District Attorney A Van Wagenen of the northern Iowa district has been dismissed from government service. The Justice Department directed him to quit office amid criticism of his administration and alleged case handling errors. The president ordered removal after considering the facts.
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Washington, D. C
A. van Wagenen
Iowa
Department of Justice
van Waiegenen
Democrats of
van Wagenen
Fludge van Wagenen
Wilson
Norbeck loses pay for well case in South Dakota Supreme Court
In a South Dakota Supreme Court decision, the demurrer by the State in Norbeck and Nicholson v. State was sustained. The firm sought about 4000 dollars for drilling a well on the state university grounds funded by a legislature Norbeck helped, deemed unconstitutional. Another ruling reversed the Minnehaha case Elizabeth Cullen v Dickinson et al involving city commissioner Dickinson and dance hall entry limits in Sioux Falls.
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Elizabeth Cullen
R. W. Dickinson
Minnehaha
Dickinson
Sioux Falls
Belmont
New Money Law Aims to Reform Nation’s Banking System
Washington planners unveil a sweeping reform to stabilize finance through a federal reserve system. A three-person committee will oversee operations with regional banks handling reserves and emergency liquidity. Treasury notes and gold reserves back new currency while banks join and adapt over three years.
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Congress
Wilson
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Segional Bank
Isuch Regional Bank
Fea Reserve Board
United States
Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve District
Blindness as cause of death in Newark butcher
Frank J. Secori a Newark, South Carolina butcher, killed himself amid despondency over impending total blindness from cataracts. Physicians warned surgery could not restore sight. He leaves a divorced wife in Aberdeen, plus one daughter and four grown sons. his business affairs were prosperous.
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Newark, S. C
Frank J. Secori
Newark
Secori
Aberdeen
Bank in Cresbard Shuts Doors Amid Cash Shortage
Cresbard S D The Parmers State bank of Cresberd has closed its doors due to lack of reserve and failure to collect an outstanding paper. It is expected affairs will be readjusted and the bank may reopen. C H Rowley serves as president and L L Rowley as cashier.
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Regional Reserve Bank
United States Treasury
Mhay
Federal Reserve Board
Cresbard
Parmers’ State Bank of
Munson County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Meets
The Munson County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance company held its twenty fourth annual meeting at the Alexandria courthouse. The organization was rechartered for 25 years with a new policy form, including livestock coverage at higher values and common stock at enhanced values. The financials show strong risk in force near two million dollars and losses around four thousand dollars for the year. Directors elected include Stephen Seaivy Theodore Koster Msmond Graves and others with G. Shelps as president L. V. Plagmann secretary and L. P. Chapman treasurer. The association remains the county’s most popular insurer, protecting farms buildings livestock and machinery at a lower premium than old line firms by about forty thousand dollars in premiums saved since inception.
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Alexandria
S. 1
Munson County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company
Folowing
Stephen Seaivy
Pheodore Koster
Msmond Graves
M. M. Bowers
Gee. Lubbers
Fatn Huildings
Iowa Exhibit Car Draws Crowds Across State Tour
Immigration Commissioner McCuffree reports the exhibit car visits every stop drawing large crowds. Photos and crop displays in each town showcase progress and bring substantial publicity to Iowa.
Reaping Benefit From Neighbors Testimony in Mitchell
Mitchell residents share health testimonials praising Deans Kidney Pills for backache and irregular kidney action. Mrs Pattison of 605 Fourth Ave credits relief to one box and urges continued use, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents. The ad promotes the product for sale at 56 cents.
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Mitchell
Pattison
Dean
Diehl & Brown
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Feonn
Pioneering Deadwood Talk Highlights Local Grave Tour
A detective, a lecturer from Lead, and locals recount Deadwood history. The talk covers pioneers like Saye Wald Bill Hickock and a visit to graves on Mt Moriah, Pinchwood, a noted tour spot drawing visitors nationwide.
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Deadwood
Hickock
Mt. Moriah
Pinchwood
Country
Dr King s New Discovery Croup Remedy Ad
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio testifies that severe attacks once feared death but now fear is gone. Available at druggists in 50 cent and one dollar bottles from H. S Bucklen Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
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H. 2. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Rainfall and bank deposits mark South Dakota year
The 13th annual weather report shows Mitchell with 15.04 inches of rain and Sioux Falls with 20.23 inches. Yankton logged 1.67 and Watertown 16.36 inches. Pierre had 4.78 inches. May was the rainiest month. National and state bank deposits as of October 21 1913 totaled 98 841 880 10, up 8 256 245 15 from September. The report notes an average year with slight production dips but strong cash availability, and reflects an aging, thrifty population amid a broader national shift.
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South Dakota
Justi c
Mitchell
Thireenth
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Pierre
San Dakota
South
Lopez Still Not Captured In Utah Mine
In Bingham Utah sheriff pursues Ralph Lopes suspected slayer of six, believed hiding in the Apex mine since November 27. Heavy bulkheads erected December 14 to trap him. locals hopeful he is dead or alive, with no confirmed sighting since November 30 after two deputies were killed.
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Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopes
Utah-Apex
Heis
Sheriff Smith
Lopez
Andy
Rest for the weary in J. W. Wilcox’s memory
A short verse passage laments human discontent and pain and invokes rest for the weary in memory of J. W. Wilcox, reflecting mournful sentiment.
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Earth
J. W. Wilcosx
Dainty Chestnut Dishes For Christmas Tables
Chestnuts offer festive options for stuffing, dessert, and garnish. Recipes include Chestnut Custard Pie with meringue topping, Steamed Cider Pudding scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, and Chestnut Cup featuring vanilla ice cream and citrus syrup folded with chestnuts.
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