Aldrich Bank Plan Outlined for Centralized Currency
United Press reports Senator Aldrich proposed a national banking scheme to centralize currency control. The plan calls for a Reserve Association of America to oversee national banks, with existing bank owners maintaining leadership in the new system. A separate item notes 15 Hudson Bay expedition scientists arriving after a 1100 mile trek in extreme cold.
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Washington
Aldrich
Reserve Association of
Iica
Reserve Association of America
Birthday Party for Mrs Belmont Urges Women’s Ballot
A birthday gathering for Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont promotes the women’s suffrage cause. The Political Equality Association leader calls the movement serious and urges a general strike of all women until the ballot is won.
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O. H. P. Belmont
Mrs. Belmont
Poltical Equality Association
Cowpens Encounter and Civilian Wit Highlight History
A January 17 1781 skirmish at Cowpens features Col William A Washington and Col Tarleton with a witty Mrs Jones who proves Washington can write his name. Other notes cover a charity whist event, railroad traffic regulation bill, and local notices on trials, injuries, and school construction plans.
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Cowpens
William A Washington
Col
Tarleton
Jones
Washington
Col. Washington
High drama over four words leads to heavy fine
Grace Raymond’s mother, Mrs Na om Dring, 70, faces a $4,000 jury verdict after four whispered words shocked a New York courtroom. In Chico, a Hindu group’s rain-soaked bath in public drew police attention as residents complained about their outdoor stunt.
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United Press
New York
Grace Raymond
Naom! Dring
Chico
Barber
Adam
Eilers Piano Sale Ends Week as Damaged Stock Sells Out
Ellers Music House announces a rapid sale of damaged pianos from four carloads received by error in shipping. Prices range from 96 to 222 dollars, about a third of typical local costs. The clearance sale continues with brands like Chickering Weber Steinway Lester Fischer and more and flexible payment terms.
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the Star
Aga
Portland
Oregon
Chickering
Weber
Steinway
Lester
Fischer
Ellers Music House
D. 8. Johnston Co
Third
University
Bloodhounds Track Mexican Smugglers Southeast of Banta Ana
Officers under Los Angeles inspector Charles T. Connell using bloodhounds pursue an armed band of Mexican smugglers in the mountains southeast of Banta Ana. The smugglers allegedly guided Chinese captives recently seized with several Mexican suspects. An Improvement Club meeting is announced for January 20 at 1195 34th Ave with Carl J. Smith presiding.
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Banta Ana
Cal
Charles T. Connell
Los Angeles
Here
Hats Sold at Special 75 Cents for Boys
Covert and red felt hats and red and tan corduroy hats in square crown style trimmed with ribbon bands offered at 75 cents for boys.
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Sicilienne
Cardinal Sicilienne
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Aldrich Bank
the United Press
Winnipeg
MacCann
Hudson Bay Country
Ehical Union
O. K. Louder
Madrona
Alprintere
New Orleans
Charles Johnsson
Hornet
Spokane
Goldfield
Congress
Everett
Ernest Winkley
Viola
Olympia
C. W. Maynard
Kingston
Jamaica
Brilliant
Long Beach
House
Revetle and
Denney
Meridian Improvement Club
Lincoln High School
Board of Education
Eilers
White Company
Third Ave
Corner Spring
Ind
My United Pree
Union
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Chair Illustrated
Rocker
Frederick & Nelson
Copenhagen
New Printed
Irish Dimities
Floor
Roy
Cascade Jabots
Journal
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Bryn Mawr
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