Open Caucus Effort Fails In Banking and Currency Row
The push by insurgent Democrats to open the banking and currency committee caucus to the public failed 63 to 119. Representative Glass presented the currency bill with the support of eleven Democrats, while Neeley of Kansas Ragsdale of South Carolina Henry of Texas and others led the open caucus drive.
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Representative Glass
Banking and ‘Currency Committee
Neeley
Kansas
Ragsdale
South Carolina
Henry
Texas
Glass
Ex Governor Land Opens Offices in Mexico City
In Close Conference Mexico City Ex Governor John Land the personal envoy of President Wilson has set up temporary offices to discuss Mexico's difficulties and offer what is described as a panacea.
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Mexico City
John Land
Wilson
Rural Banking System Proposed in Senate
Senator Fletcher proposes a national rural banking system in a Senate bill. The plan seeks to establish financial institutions to support farming communities and improve rural credit access across the nation.
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Washington
Fletcher
War Brings Suffering and Want in New York
New York faces growing hardship as the recent war tightens supplies and inflames poverty. Residents endure shortages of food and fuel while relief groups scramble to provide aid and shelter to vulnerable families.
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New York
Cardinal Gibbons Arrives for Catholic Societies Convention
Cardinal Gibbons arrives in Milwaukee to participate in the annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. He argues against woman suffrage, claiming it would harm the family and Gret in history. He voices opposition to suffrage during the Milwaukee visit.
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Milwaukee
Tom
Cardinal Gibbons
American Fedéeration of Catholic Societies
Marvey Davis Wins Land Office Claim at Seventeen
Patience rewarded after years of effort. Marvey Davis of Lin Winsipesg stood at the land office door for seventeen hours to claim a valued patent. The case highlights perseverance and dedication.
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Man —aAfter
Marvey Davis
Lin I ‘Winsipesg
Ech
Harvest Home Picnic Planned in Garrison Park
A harvest home picnic is set for August 15 and 16 in Garrison Park. The event comes amid a string of local notices including school institute in Aurora and Havelock’s gala day planned for August 23.
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Ay Beseball
Gonemeen
Syracuse
Bailey
Pella
Caemia Ike
Tecumseh Milling Company
Incorpor
Madison
Garrison
Nebraska City
Fairbury
Charney Kinsley
Lincoln
Salt Creek
Hamilton County Teachers’ Institute
Aurora
Havelock
Wyoming
Fremont Signal Corps
John Kautz
Beatrice
Stengerbund
Council Bluffs
George Brenton
Neligh
Nebraska School of Agriculture
Curtis
Alien Land Act Now a Law in Japan
Discussion in Japan over Japanese women’s rights grows as a symposium of public figures weighs privileges and education against the traditional family system Viscount Uchida former ambassador to Washington supports informed women seeking political rights while noting family influence may slow progress in coming years.
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Tokio
Viscount Uchida
Washington
Japan
Lind Arrives in Mexico City After Midnight News
John Lind the president’s personal representative arrives at the Mexican capital and sits at his desk until after midnight awaiting news. The safe arrival of Lind and his party follows seven hours of suspension and uncertainty in the capital.
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Washington
John Lind
Wilson
Mr. Lind
Alien Land Act Becomes Law in California
Sacramento reports California’s alien land act took effect at midnight Sunday. The statute restricts aliens in acquiring real property and allows land leases for agricultural use beyond three years, with provisions tied to existing treaties between the United States and the aliens country.
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Sacramento
California
United States
Japan
Ech
Eilind Atin Wildlaend
Large Shipment of Cattle Arrives in New Orleans
Law arrangements are being made to handle the largest cattle shipment yet brought to this port. The first shipload from Tama Mexico will dock here, driven by southern insurrections, as owners seek to save portions of their herd amid vast costs.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Nebraska bankers discuss government funds for grain move
Four Nebraska financiers attended a treasury conference with Assistant Secretary Williams on government funds deposited in scattered banks to ease crop movement. About 1,000,000 dollars is expected to be placed in Nebraska banks, with 10 percent of securities required as government bonds, a provision bankers fear aims to lift bond prices amid treasury policy concerns.
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Washington
Nebraska
Treasury Department
Williams
S. K. Warrick
Scottsbluff
J. D. Richards
A.H. Davis
Omaha
J.C. French
South Omaha
Department
Treasury
New York
Corn Crop Shrinks as Growth Hurts Yields
Government crop report estimates total corn production at 2.672 billion bushels, down 452 million from last year. National condition at 76 percent of normal. Kansas drops from 81 percent in July to 30 by August 1, Oklahoma from 47 to 44, Nebraska from 91 to 67. these states account for about 19 percent of planted corn area.
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Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
South Seeks Its Share of Crop Distribution Plan
Representatives from thirty six southern cities meet at the treasury with Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Williams to discuss plans for distributing the souths share of crops.
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Washington
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Williams
Earthquake wipes out two towns in Peru
Earthquake destroyed Carewell and Quichcha in Peru. Thousands were left homeless as relief measures were mobilized and aid efforts began to reach affected residents.
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Tima
Peru
Carewell
Quichcha
Doings in Congress Report Condensed on Key Measures
Senate resumes debate on tariff while Hollis defends New England cotton, Mulhall and lobby committee hearings proceed, nominations confirmed, adjournment until caucuses. House lobby hearing continues with Mulhall. engineers propose East River improvements costing 13.4 million. Senate honors late Senator Johnston with adjournment.
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Senate
Hollis
New England
Mulhall
Royal Meeks
New Jersey
Labor and Statistics
Martin Mulhall
House
Wage and Means Committee
Decker
Commerce Commission
Teneycke
Board of Engineers
East River
New York
Senator Johnston
Water complaints echo across Seward Peninsula mining areas
Reports from Nome and surrounding Seward Peninsula communities indicate widespread water shortages hampering placer mining operations. Investigations note mounting costs and stalled work as residents seek relief.
GOSSIP FROM STATE CAPITAL Items of Interest
Fire and tax reports from July 1913 highlight losses totaling 391865 across cities led by Grand Island and Lincoln. Ri dge ll urges cities to hire inspectors to prevent fires and reports on state levy changes, equalization plans for livestock, and health board moves to modify drinking cup rules.
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Ridgell
Grand Island
Lincoln
Omaha
South
Fie
Douglas County
Board of Secretaries
State Board of Health
Cheap Talk Telephone Usage Sparks Local Gossip
A fragment from a 19th century item notes Mrs Naybor visiting and using the telephone for about half an hour, prompting nearby chatter about social calls and etiquette in the neighborhood.
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Mrs. Naybor
Farmer White Replies About Hard Life and Grub
A city visitor teases a farmer about feeding summer boarders and the farmer jokes about bartering. The exchange highlights rural hardship and humor in a rustic scene.
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Whiteea
Woman Takes Friend's Advice Late in Case
A woman followed a friend's counsel at a late hour, reported as part of a local social or legal note. The brief notes the individuals involved and the timing, with no further escalation or outcome detailed.
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Wisner
R B. Wahlquist
Hastings
Cleveland
Fremont
Logroiling Association
Blair
Albert Tibbetts
Chase County Court House
Imperial, Neb
Spirit OF the West
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City
Lind
City of Mexico
Congress
William Pitt
James M. Sullivan
Dominica Republic
Smith
State Department
Kenyon
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Johnston
Alabama
James A. Emery
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General Fond Isry
State Normal Schools
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Nackelle County
Dundy
Wyestock
Dietriet Mear
Mra Winstow
Lydie E. Pinkham
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