Be told: Gage explains treasury depository policy
Secretary Gage testifies to congress that Treasury deposits public money in designated banks to prevent economic disruption. He details reasons for using internal revenue receipts as deposits, notes prior bank selections, and argues no discrimination among banks.
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Treasury
Gage
National Bank Deposis
Sherman
Mary
National Bank
Ajtories
Secre
Fairebird
Union Pacific Railroad
Internal Revenue
British War Criticism Grows Over South Africa War
London dispatch reports rising discontent with the British government over the war in South Africa. Balfour faces criticism from Times and Globe while cabinet ministers risk attacks as parliament nears. Supporters fear loss of Conservative majority. tensions rise as reports of troop movements, missing troopers, and reinforcements surface amid rumors of Boer withdrawals.
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London
South Africa
Manchester
Balfour
House of Commons
The
Times
the Globe
Mr. Balfour
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Wolseley
Banks as temporary depositories for war loan
The text describes national banks qualifying as temporary depositories for a $20,000,000 war loan. Eight banks including National City were admitted. deposits were gradually withdrawn as transfers to the sub-treasury. National City Bank deposited $14,000,000 of bonds with balances not exceeding $24,000,000.
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Hanover National Bank
National City Bank
Org
National City Bank of New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
New York City
Treasury
Actress Julia Morrison Murder Trial Closes in Tennessee
The jury heard the defense as actress Julia Morrison stood trial in Chattanooga for murder. Defense attorney William J. Cummings and Josenn Clift argued their case while the prosecution, led by 8 B. Smith, finished presenting. Col onel Clift contended insanity but emphasized self defense and justification.
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Julia Morriston
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jon
Julia Morrison
William J. Cummings
Josenn Clift
B. Smith
Clift
Herzow Released as British Steamer Seized at Sea
British authorities freed the steamer Herzow on January 10 after seizing her on January 6 during a voyage to Lorenzo Marques. The Associated Press report notes the vessel was detained while en route.
To Resume Rosiners
New York January 14 The Produce Exchange Plate company attended actions resumed banners today. The company has been made more reorganized. The old officers including President T. A. Deale have resigned.
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New York
Produce Excinge Plate Company
Tadiy the Company
Bis Boen Maure
Offcnrs
T. A. Deale
Tribute to Hobart in Senate Honors Late Vice President
Washington reports that Senator Sewall of New Jersey opened a memorial in the Senate honoring Garret A. Hobart, praising his public service and loyalty to the people. Other senators followed with eloquent tributes, noting Hobart’s restoration of the vice presidency’s dignity and urging a proper view of the office.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Sewall
New Jersey
Senate
Dart
Daniel
Virginia
Bewall
United States
Garret A. Hobart
Depew
Hobart
Denen
Paice
Cockrel
Missouri
Cullom
Bllnois
Davis
Minnesota
Morgan
Alabama
Lodge
Massachusetts
Serrtter Lodge
Baim
Sewall
Mobart
Vice President Hobart Emerges as Active Part of Administration
The public gradually recognized Hobart as the second ranked official in government. He held the office by broad popular vote and, beyond mere ceremonial duties, aligned himself with the administration’s policies as a representative of its chosen direction.
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United States
Hobart
Resolution impugns motion on Delagoa Bay seizure
Washington January 10 Senate discussion on a Maine Senator Hale resolution seeking information from the state department about Great Britain seizure of American products at Delagoa Bay. The measure, deemed important, was laid over after objections. Tribute to the late Vice President Hobart and treasury depositories report noted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Hale
Maine
Delagoa Bay
Lodge
Senate
Garrett A Hobart
Frye
Dela Boe Bay
Platt
Connecticut
Hale
Great Britain
Butler
North Carolina
Balfour Defends War Policy At Manchester Luncheon
A. J. Balfour told a Manchester luncheon that he rejects the charge of wavering support for the war office. He argued that Britain faced unique military problems and that guns must accompany horse troops, noting the war office did not lag behind modern opinion and promising justice in time. He denied concealment of facts.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Manchester
War Office
Great Britain
British War Office
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Across England
London dispatch reports the influenza epidemic expanding nationwide with lengthy casualty lists. The royal household at Osborne House is affected as many members are moved to a sanitarium for treatment.
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England
Associated Press
London
Osborne House
Trial Postponed In Quay Bribery Case In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Jan 10 The trial of alleged regis-sative bribers tied to Senator Quay s reelection was postponed from tomorrow to March 2. Defendants include ex Senator John J Coyle of Philadelphia ex Representative John R Byrne of Patterson and Robert Evans of Philadelphia and Thomas Moyles of Wilkes-Barre.
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Associated Preas
Harrisburg
Quay Tor
Tomorow
John J. Coyle
Chritadelphia
Robert Evans
Philadelphia
John R. Byrne
Patterson
Thomas Moyles
Wilkesborre
Failure at London Stock Exchange as Lake Alexander Leonidas Fails
London traders reported the collapse of broker Lake Alexander Leonidas today on the exchange. The announcement cited significant losses and sparked market speculation about implications for clients and investments.
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London
Lake Alexander Leonidas
Om the Stock Exchange
Rockefeller Endorses Trusts as Beneficial
John D. Rockefeller, president of Standard Oil, tells the industrial commission that rebates before 1880 did not yield unearned profits and were offset by oil prices. He says combinations are essential for large business and urges federal or uniform state laws to regulate and supervise corporations to prevent fraud.
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Associated Prean
Washington, D. C
The
Industrial Commission Today
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
O'L
Pany
Mina
Bryan's Busy Day in Minneapolis Before Meeting
William J. Bryan spent a busy day in Minneapolis preparing for a class meeting and banquet. He met at his hotel after breakfast and then with the state Democratic committee to discuss Minnesota campaign strategy. He hosted a reception at the Commercial Club and conferred with gold Democrats allied with anti trust and anti imperialist factions seeking party reconciliation.
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Tirelegs Nebraskan
Minneapolis
Associated Press
Quon
Willian J. Bryan
Cldss
Hig
Minnesota
Bryan
Commercial Club
Gold Democrang
Noted man to lecture in Osukos and city educators
Professors Ballabory and Taylor of Chi wago University announce a Friday night lecture series in Osukos under the Normals and public school teachers. Charles K. Adams of Wisconsin University will speak on Educational Awakening in Germany.
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Normals
Charles K. Adama
Wisconsin University
Germany
Andrew 3. Draper
Niinota University
R. S. Salisbury
Graham Taylor
Chicago University
Chicago Commons
Ili
Waugh
Misa Grace Stone
Dartington
Admirals Nominated by President for Navy Rank
Washington January 10 The president sent to the Senate nominations for rear admirals Henry Lawison Albert Knoutz George C Remey and Norman H Farquhart in the Navy.
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Mowlson
Remey
Farquhart
Associated Press
Washington, DC
Senate
Navy
Henry Lawison
Albert Knoutz
George C. Remey
Norman H. Farquhart
Meaning of United States debated by House Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee discussed a resolution to define the meaning of United States in the constitution clause on uniform duties within the United States. The vote set a five member committee to report authorities and laws on whether the term includes only state boundaries or territories as well. The move arose from questions about extending U S customs laws to new possessions, notably Hawaii.
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National City Bank
House
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Ways and Means Committee
Newlands
Nevada
United States
Payne
Mesars
Dalzel
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hopkins
Himnals
Messrs
Richardson
Ways and Means
United States Territory
Hawaii
New Cabinet Named by Premier MacDonald in Winnipeg
Premier MacDonald announced a new cabinet in Winnipeg Manitoba on January 10. He assumes attorney general and the other ministers include J A Davidson as treasurer and minister of agriculture, Secretary and minister of public works Dr Moffadden, with James Johnston and Colin H Campbell also named without portfolios.
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Premise MacDonald
Associated Press
Winnipeg
Man
Dpremier Macdonald
J. A. Davidson
Dr. Mofadden
James Johnston
Colin H. Campbell
Colorado congressman introduces woman suffrage amendment
Representative Shafroth of Colorado has introduced a resolution proposing a woman suffrage amendment to the Constitution. The Associated Press reports the measure sent to Congress in Washington on January 10.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
House
Sulzer
Newth
Hia
Treasury
de Rumen
Pet
Colorado
Representive Shafroth of
Payne declines vice presidency in war office duty letter
Milwaukee Wis January 10 Henry Payne national Republican committeeman of Wisconsin received a letter from Secretary of War Elihu Root stating he is not and will not be a candidate for vice president. Root cites Cuba and the Philippines as reasons and says Payne must remain at the War Department to carry out duties. The president is believed to share this view of duty.
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Associated Preas
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry ¢. Payne
National Republican
Republican Party
War Office
Cape
Rootham
American Flour Seized Then Released in Trade Row
London Jan 10 American flour seized at Delagon Bay was released after talks. Ambassador Choate met Salisbury’s premier in the afternoon and heard a verbal reply to Washington's representations. The British note was sent to the US embassy noting breadstuffs as contraband unless for the enemy. The Hague Jan 10 minister Jansen ordered Fries land’s commander to Durban to take aboard the Dutch ambulance corps for the Transvaal and related stores aboard the Friesland’s cargo of the Herzog.
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Associated Press
London
Delagon Bay
United States
Choate
Salisbury
Washington
The
Hague
Miaring
J. C. Jansen
Friesland
Lorenzo Marques
Durban
Transvaal
Street Car Riot After Accident In Cleveland
A Broadway street car of the Big Consolidated company struck farmer Edward Addis in Cleveland on January 10 dragging him sixty feet and injuring him badly. A crowd swelled with threats of lynching the crew and several tried to pull the conductor and motorman from the car. The motorman resisted, police and riot calls arrived, and the car escaped as Addis was taken to a hospital.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Ohto
Big Consolidated Company Today
Edward Addis
Addis
Broadway
Anti-Scalping Bill Opposition by Labor Councils
The National Building Trades Council of America adopted a resolution denouncing the anti scalping bill before Congress and urged labor organizations to unite in opposing the measure. The Chicago Bullying Trades council also adopted a resolution echoing the irrigation bill stance.
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Associated Fransy
Milwaukee
Wis
National Building Trades Council of America
Congress
America
Chicago
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