Senator Stone Rejects Aldrich Bank Power in Crisis Debate
Missouri Senator Stone tells the Senate the Aldrich bill is a stopgap and opposes expanding national bank powers over currency. He favors keeping reserves in country banks, supports a federal deposit guarantee, and seeks interest on government deposits. He condemns stock gambling as diverting funds from lending.
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Cannon's First Speech Remembered by Illinois Speaker Boutell
Washington February 18 34 years ago yesterday Speaker Cannon delivered his maiden speech in the House. Illinois Representative Boutell praised the young speaker noting his careful preparation and use of figures to argue a postage rate and free newspaper carrying bill. The tribute recalled allied lawmakers and the moment when Cannon answered city press ridicule with confident defiance and cited oats in his pocket.
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Blizzard Sweeps Across Midwestern Cities
A broad winter storm hits Muscatine Davenport Burlington Chicago Kansas City Lincoln Omaha and St. Joseph with heavy snow and strong winds. Streets blocked by drifts and transit disrupted as forecasts warn of worsening conditions and possible Ohio Valley flooding.
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Three Men to Hang After Missouri Supreme Court Ruling
Jefferson City February 18. The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed lower court verdicts against three men convicted of murder and set execution for April 3. William Jeffries of St Charles county killed during an attempted robbery, Frank Daly alias A C Biles of Kansas City murdered Robert Harvey by poisoned whiskey, and John Baker of Boone county killed one man and wounded two others in a shooting at a fourth individual.
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St. Louis
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Boone County
Democratic State Central Committee Backs Bryan
The Democratic state central committee of Ohio unanimously endorsed William J. Bryan for the presidential nomination in Columbus on February 18.
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Snell will case ends in mistrial with retry set
Clinton Illinois February 18 The Snell will case ends without an agreement as the DeWitt circuit court judge discharges the jury after over 100 ballots eight to four to break the will. The second trial at the May term may bring new letters from Mabelle Snell McNamara.
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Bankers Oppose Aldrich Bill in State Association
New York February 18 The council of administration of the New York State Bankers association records itself as unequivocally disapproving the Aldrich financial bill then before the Senate. Bankers oppose a bond secured emergency currency and demand elastic currency based on bank assets.
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Fire damages $75,000 at Illinois Street building
A large blaze last night heavily damaged the building at 120 Illinois Street in Chicago. The property, occupied by A. C. Schmidt and Company furniture dealers, sustained damages estimated at $75,000.
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Miners Rescued After Entombment at Mid-Valley Colliery
Pottsville Pennsylvania February 18 28 miners were entombed at the Mid-Valley Colliery yesterday all but one were rescued alive early today one miner died from a fall at the chute remaining miners were reported none the worse for their ordeal five lives saved from a fatal incident at the mine this day
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Russia Sees War in Prospect Amid Bluffing Ambassadors
Reports from St Petersburg indicate war scare over Russia Turkey tensions. Duma leaders push to probe railway mobilization and readiness while military staff and Siberian troop movements heighten alert. Ambassadors warn Johnson bluffing but expect prolonged Balkan friction and Austro Russian tensions.
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Saloons Owned by Breweries Barred by Byers Decision
Des Moines, Feb 18 Corporations cannot lawfully own and operate saloons in Iowa, per Attorney General Byers. The ruling affects about half of the state saloons tied to corporations including brewing firms, and ends plans to issue capital stock in exchange for saloon properties. Saloons must be run by individuals who bear personal responsibility for debts and obligations.
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Survivors of Emily Reed Wreck Reach Port in Wretched State
A steamer life boat from Noah Bay brings four men to Seattle after the Emily Reed wreck off Oregon. Three survivors are alive and one is dead. Hunger and thirst have left them in a pitiable condition, having had no food since last Sunday and no water since leaving the wreck on Friday.
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More Foreigners Leave Than Come
Washington report shows January immigration fell with a large decline in Japanese arrivals. Emigration from all countries in January was 2700 versus 5100 a year earlier. July to October immigration totaled 462000 while emigration reached 190000, with future months likely showing a further emigration surplus.
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United States
American Leads In New York to Paris Auto Race
The American car led the field at start in New York and left Cleveland at 7 a.m. heading toward Erie. The French car trailed an hour later while the Italian vehicle reached Ripley and Rochester en route. Godard’s French car moved toward Buffalo, and the German entry departed Buffalo for Erie before the American arrived in Cleveland at 11:40 a.m.
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New Shoe Store Firm Forms in Borger Building
A deal closed yesterday rents the old Borger Store room in the Olds building to Ineichen and Casper who will open a modern shoe store. The partnership includes G. H. Casper of Columbus Junction and George Sneichen of Muscatine, a longtime local resident with prior work at Wilson Shoe Store and an Omaha shop last year.
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Des Moines Plan Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court
The Des Moines plan was ruled constitutional by a unanimous Supreme Court decision. Judge Bishop of Des Moines authored the opinion with no dissent.
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Iowa Capital in Floods Peril
Des Moines faces a potential disaster as an ice gorge six miles long blocks the Raccoon River above the city and threatens the lowlands. Officials use dynamite with limited success as residents evacuate, while a blizzard hampers trains streetcars and communications amid a harsh cold spell.
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Taft Speaks at Lincoln Day Banquet in New Haven
Secretary William H Taft headlined the Lincoln day banquet of the Young Men's Republican Club in New Haven delivering the keynote to one of the citys largest public gatherings He attended the Yale corporation meeting and met friends at his hotel after the event.
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Morse Again Says No Banker Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury
Charles W. Morse, former banker, indicted on perjury charged in connection with a $50,000 loan to E. R. Thomas. He pleaded not guilty and was freed on $10,000 bail after the arraignment in New York.
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Armenian Priest Impostor Denied Pulpit by Des Moines Rector
In Des Moines at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Rev. Thomas Casady refused to let an Armenian priest preach from the pulpit despite letters of introduction signed by the bishop and other authorities. Casady calls him an impostor.
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Bryan to Legislators
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Columbus and will address the Ohio Legislature this afternoon on bank guarantees. He speaks at Memorial Hall this evening at a dollar dinner on the topic Point of View.
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Death and Robbery Hit Janesville Round-House Worker
A round-house worker in Janesville Wisconsin was found dead with his head crushed in the water tank at Harvard. He had been robbed of his paycheck. No identification available. Police probe ongoing for motive and suspect leads.
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Missouri Delegates Elect Taft Loyalists in Sedalia
Sedalia Missouri February 18 Republicans in the seventh district chose delegates to the national convention and instructed them to support William Howard Taft. The result reflects local backing for the Taft candidacy within the district.
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Weather Report Highlights Snow Across North and West
Winter storm moves through Sinois with heavy snow in the north and rain turning to snow in the south. Temperatures drop tonight and Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and colder conditions. Snow flurries affect the northeast while Iowa faces more heavy snow and a warm west portion. Sunrise at 6 42, sunset at 5 26, moonrise at 6 4.
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