Bankers Seek Amendments to Owen Glass Currency Bill
Bankers from across the nation, at a Chicago conference, urged changes to the Owen Glass currency bill. A seven member committee led by A Barton Hepburn will travel to Washington to push for amendments. Key proposals remove presidential control of seven Federal Reserve board members and replace it with a mix of appointments, plus create a single central bank or limit to five regional banks.
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Christians In Synagogue Share Temple With Protestants
In San Francisco Rabbi Martin A. Meyer and the Jewish congregation at Temple Emanu-El extend the use of their temple to the First Congregational church led by Rev. Charles F. Abed for a year. Jews and Christians will worship separately in the same building, with Rabbi Meyer noting the shared worship of the same God on Sabbath.
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McCall Picked by Democrats for New York Mayor
Edward E. McCall was named as the Democratic mayoralty candidate by the city committee. The selection was unanimous among 630 delegates backing the Tammany forces. A three-ticket race is anticipated with Fusionists nominating John Purroy Mitchel and an Independent slate also to run.
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Willard Fist Blow Kills John Young in Vernon Arena
After a night of treatment following a blow from Jess Willard in the Vernon arena John Bull Young a Wyoming heavyweight died at Clara Barton hospital. The incident stemmed from a bout that led to his fatal injuries during medical care.
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Wilson outlines noninterference policy on Mexico
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan presented a U S policy to two foreign relations committees at the White House. The plan favors noninterference and seeks moral suasion to peace in Mexico while preserving the arms embargo and potentially increasing border patrols. Huerta's government will not be recognized and constitutional elections are urged.
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Girl Rescues Daughter From Drowning Husband in Willamette
Mrs. E C Welch swam into the swift Willamette to save her 19 year old daughter Eva Welch from her drowning husband who dragged her into the deep current. The mother pushed a board to aid Eva but jumped in herself and saved her at the last step.
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Large Crop of Suckers Fooled by Crooked Locators
Government agents report that about 20 000 people were misled by fraudulent land locators tied to railroad land grants. Investigators say locators advertised timber tracts for 2 50 an acre and charged victims high fees for bogus placements. Dozens to hundreds were directed to the same tracts, with millions of acres involved in the broader sweep.
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Salmon Season Delivers Poor Columbia River Pack
The spring salmon season on the Columbia River just closed with a weak showing in the lower river district while upper river plants fared better. The canned pack stands at about 230,000 cases totaling 9,000,000 pounds of raw fish, and the cold storage pack weighs 4,895,000 pounds across 3,450 tierces of cured fish.
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Mayors Censors Gowns Underworld Fashion Inquiries
Portland mayor replies to a young woman's request for guidance on fall gowns. He defends his order to police to arrest wearers of immodest attire, noting that late fashion finds favor in the underworld and could aid illicit activities.
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Sheriff Refuses to Whip Man in Klamath Falls
Sheriff Charles Low said he would not administer a whipping to William Pew who was convicted of wife beating before Justice BE Gowen and sentenced to 15 lashes. Low warned contempt proceedings would follow if the sentence was not carried out but said he would serve jail time rather than lash Pew.
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Ranks of Vetera May be Doubled Galem
The enfranchisement of women may double the total registration in Oregon based on studies of registration figures in Secretary of State Olcott's office. Conclusions rest on county reports from June 8 to August 16.
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Oregon News Roundup: Fires, floods, and civic moves
Molalla votes four to one for incorporation. Bonanza fire destroys two large commercial buildings. Florence eyes water mains for a 10 to 13 inch line. Oregon Mill and Rock Creek mills to consolidate in Baker County. Portland health official urges hygienic meat shipping. Willamette Univ names I H Van Winkle dean of law. Redondo Sutton commissioned as second lieutenant at Fort Monroe. Delinquent corporate license fees under enforcement. Jewell district timberland cruises report 948,375,000 feet. Miss Lavern Willett drowns in Willamette near Dayton. Lightning sets Carson station barn ablaze. loss 1500. Kent of Drain incident kills Mrs Kent. injuries to others. Governor West clemency request pending for Lem Woon. US Supreme Court mandate received in murder case. Mayerdale prune crop ships first carload to New York. Joe Barron identified body held for records. Marshfield announces Coos County coal development. Bear encounter frees campers in Wallowa range. they flee back to camp.
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