President insists pledge to close doors at Gettysburg event
Washington reports President urges strict enforcement for the Gettysburg veterans celebration and to manage the crowd. Representative Barton seeks an emergency appropriation to cover needs for veteran care, citing War Secretary Garrison saying funds may be insufficient. He will press for action if current funds fall short.
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Barton
House
Secretary of War
Garrison
WEW Currency Bill Grants National Bank Real Estate Loans
Washington reports a currency bill giving national banks the right to real estate loans under strict limits. Loans limited to nine months with aggregate exposure capped at 26 percent of capital plus surplus and 50 percent of time deposits. Applies only to banks outside central reserve cities. The measure aims to modernize banking and support farm states. The WCTU also plans an anti tobacco drive targeting minors with emphasis on cigarettes.
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Washington
Congress
Doors Closed Upon Them Hindus Admission Rules
A historical note outlines admission rules affecting Hindus and the closing of doors to entry. The piece discusses social barriers and discriminatory practices reflected in policy. It highlights the impact on affected communities and the need for equitable access.
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Aguinaldo Mission Mentioned in Philippine Independence Talks
Report says Aguinaldo may be seeking negotiations toward Philippine independence while militants in Washington stress tariff changes. The revised Underwood Tariff bill reportedly includes free list additions for cattle wheat pig iron and other items and higher rates on many cotton goods.
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Washington
Senate
President Approves Currency Reform Measure
The administration currency bill outlined by Representative Glass aims to reform coin and paper money standards, creating elastic bonds and new machinery for handling currency. It will be introduced in the house and senate after President Wilson presents his address to Congress next week.
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Carter Glass
Senate
Owen
House
Washington
Administration
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Wilson
Congress
Glass
State topics cover bridge aid and valuation talk set
E. C. Hard will address Omaha Electrical club on June 26 about valuation phases. State irrigation board approves half the Carns bridge cost of 23045 dollars, six 50 foot spans. State bank fund to cover failed banks rises to 822000 with added 43000. Insurance dept to study fire and tornado rates in Omaha and Lincoln. Deputy Auditor warns sheriffs to attach receipts for prisoner transport expenses. Agricultural hall construction at the state fair grounds underway.
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State Railway Commission
Omaha Electrical Club
State Irrigation Board
Carns
Niobrara River
Cronin
Omaha
Lincoln
Sell
Welbhet
State Insurance Department
State normal building plan discussed at meeting
Members of the state normal gathered to decide building allocations for the coming year. It was tentatively agreed no new buildings would be allotted to Kearney or Peru, while Chadron and Wayne would receive additions. A delay occurred due to a letter from Deputy Migzor and an issue with the envelope.
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Kearney
Peru
Chadron
Wayne
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