Bank Exchanges Decline Versus Last Year Despite Upturn
Dun's review reports weekly bank exchanges in all major cities at 2 029 209 293 dollars, down 3 4 percent from last year with declines strongest in Boston New York Philadelphia New Orleans Louisville and San Francisco. Despite a firmer money market and seasonable weather the holiday trade remains weak while overall business shows improvement.
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Planned arrest plan looms as miners face martial law
Coldfield Nev Dec 1 A plan to arrest all Mine Owners association members shadows the arrival of General Fred Funston Attorney W H Bryant says miners intend arrests for violating a state law barring agreements to join or withdraw from labor unions Bryant prepared to prove the law unconstitutional Funston arrived and conferred with Governor Sparks He says he will remain to calm the labor dispute and would impose martial law at first serious outbreak
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Cummins for Presidency Conference Of Friends Planned
A conference of Gov. Cummins supporters will meet soon in Des Moines to consider his possible bid for the presidency. The move could affect his senate race against Senator Allison. Cummins did not comment on a presidential run. Republican leaders expect a state convention date to be set for delegate selection with March seen as likely.
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Mrs. Longworth Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Surgeon General Rixey reports Mrs. Nicholas Longworth had a good night and was in excellent condition after an appendicitis operation performed yesterday. In Chicago, Richard Walton, colored, was hanged for the September murder of Mrs. Louise White Grant.
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Aid for Stoessel: Army-Utenable Without Fleet Cooperation
General Kuropatkin testified at the court martial of Lieutenant General Stoessel and other officers, saying the Japanese could have taken Port Arthur by assault early in the war. He supported Fock's defense, noting the fleet’s supposed invincibility shaped the war plan, and that Stoessel lacked authority over the fleet.
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Banker's view on interdependence and elastic currency
Milwaukee talk by David B. Forgan, president of National City Bank, on late financial unpleasantness. He urged interdependence between capital and labor and between farmer and capitalist, calling credit the life blood of business and supporting an elastic currency. He proposed banks use reserves in emergencies with an extra tax to the government.
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Taft Fairbanks Campaign Quarters Secured in Chicago
Managers for Taft and Fairbanks have secured quarters in Chicago at the Auditorium hotel for the Republican convention next June. Rooms were reserved for the Ohio New York and Indiana delegations and for managers of the Vice President Fairbanks interests at the same location.
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Firemen Fight Stable Blaze. One Man Dies
New York news reports a stable on East Ninth Street burned. One man was burned to death while another man and a woman barely escaped suffocation in a rear house. Firemen say police told them the house was vacant.
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Secretary Cortelyou Denies Resignation Rumor
Washington report cited as false claims that Secretary Cortelyou would resign. He replied simply That’s another tie, denying the rumor and offering no further comment.
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Cortelyou
Fish vows to depose Harriman at Illinois Central meeting
Chicago reports Stuyvesant Fish claims a majority of proxies to vote against Edward H. Harriman and to remove him as director of the Illinois Central Railroad. He accuses Harriman of seeking control for Union Pacific and cites past protection of J. T. Harahan.
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King Oscar's Body Lying in State Opens to Public
Stockholm announces public viewings of King Oscar's body in the palace chapel. From today the general public may enter daily from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see the coffin surrounded by high officers, state officials, and royal regalia on display.
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Acquits Chaplain at Soldiers' Home in Iowa
Hubbard Iowa Dec 13 The Northwestern Iowa Methodist conference committee trying Chaplain Jesse Cole of the Iowa Soldiers Home on charges of immorality returned a verdict of acquittal today
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Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
Williams Craig killed his wife at 912 Carroll Avenue in Keokuk Iowa by firing two revolver shots. He fled to Soapore where he placed the weapon to his ear and shot himself but survived with an even chance of recovery. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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Interference with Progress warned by former New York governor
Former New York governor and Roosevelt nominee in 1904, Henry Black, told the New Hampshire State Bar Association that popular ideas threaten liberty and progress. He warned against limiting fortunes and curbing courts, arguing such limits would curb industry and individual freedom.
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Liberty's knee on new gold pieces too high
Chicago reports a premium on the new $20 gold pieces as minting slows with only 750 circulated locally. Bankers blame the coins’ excessive thickness and the raised knee of the feminine figure for fitting issues in teller trays and scales, causing handling trouble.
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Kaiser in the Netherlands Greeted on Homeward Journey
Emperor William of Germany arrived in Amsterdam aboard the Hohenzollern from England and was welcomed by Dutch royalty. Prince Henry escorted him to shore, where Queen Wilhelmina awaited, and the two families shared a cordial greeting before a public ovation at the palace.
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Digest of Congress Proceedings Yesterday
Senate debated department heads submitting bills and referred the issue to rules. A resolution asking Secretary Cortelyou for financial information was adopted. Senator Frye was inducted as president pro tem. Adjourned at 2 36 p m. House met briefly, produced several bills, and adjourned until Monday.
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Argus Holiday and Shoppers Edition to Appear Tomorrow
The annual Merchants and Shoppers Holiday Edition of The Argus appears tomorrow and will meet the Christmas trade with content for merchants and shoppers. It promises special interest for the season of joy, good will, and generosity while advancing the Christmas trade from both viewpoints.
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Denver chosen for Democratic National Convention in 1908
The Democratic National Committee settles Denver as the 1908 convention site, setting July 7 as the date amid a dispute over accepting $106000 from Denver to cover convention costs. Debates center on whether funds constitute a bribe, with leaders like Hoke Smith and Clayton weighing the political risk. Denver officials greet the decision as favorable. Bryan comments on the timing.
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Missouri
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Central American Peace Conference Forms Permanent Court
Washington reports the first formal outcome of the Central American peace conference. An abstract of the general treaty creates a permanent court to settle disputes between Central American nations, a model potentially used for a broader international court envisioned at The Hague. A separate note warns about rapid naval gunfire depletion.
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La Follette to Invade Nebraska Delegation Fight
Friends of Senator La Follette announce plans to back his push in Nebraska to shift the delegation from Taft. Advisers relay via telephone from Madison that La Follette representatives will arrive soon to assist in securing the endorsement at the next Republican convention.
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Girl Located After Kidnap in Chicago
Lillian Wulff ten years old was kidnapped last Saturday from her Chicago home and found today in Momence. A man and a woman were arrested with her.
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Momence
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Death Sentence for Moscow Bomb Thrower
A Moscow woman who attempted to assassinate Lieutenant General Guerschelann, governor general of Moscow, ten days ago by throwing a bomb has been sentenced to death. The attack failed and the court-imposed punishment follows swift proceedings in Moscow on December 13.
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