Banishing Bonds and a Liberal National Bank Act
At a money conference in Indianapolis the chairman announced over 300 delegates from major interests. J. H. Walker urged banning bonds from the monetary system and argued bankers should manage banking independently of government while backing a liberal national bank act. He pressed taxation and currency reforms, warned of treasury liabilities, and proposed currency issued by banks against assets to stabilize the system.
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Indianapolistan
Hugh Banna
Monetary Conference
Hiwv
M. L. Haynes
First Presbyterian Church
Hanna
Jacob W. Smith
Namier
C. Stanard
St. Bowls
Indianapoia
W. F. Gott
Indianapolis
Grant
Silom
Bower
Feleta
Mont
John SN
Simpson
Dallas
Tex
W. Beck
Sioux City
T. C. Power
Helena
Daggett
Ottumwo
Tal
Oneregentinis
Scudder
San Antonio
Charles 8
Stuart Patterson
Pennsylvania
Evans Woolen
Patterson
Wice
Uhin
BH. Walker
France
Rye
Walker
Nations Bank
Grant de Rade
Posai
Congress
Thoreton
Nebraska
Carsentios
Lye United States Treasury
Fleures
Senator Perkins Re-elected in California Senate
Senator George C. Perkins was re-elected United States Senator by a large majority in both houses. In the Senate he received 27 votes against a scattered opposition of 12. The assembly also chose Perkins by a decisive margin, preserving his seat amid party lines and local support.
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Perkins
Sacramento
Cal
Eorge C. Perkins
United States
Leginns
Senate
Electricity in Trees Spark During South Dakota Snowstorm
A South Dakota snowstorm created unusual atmospheric electricity. Telegraph operations were hindered by discharge between iron and metallic objects. Twigs in trees flashed with bright sparks that transferred to fingers on touch and stayed until the finger left the twig.
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South Dakota
Burea
Jao
Blooming scandal and flight of Mrs. Smith in New York
New York report details Charlotte Smith’s anti bloomers campaign from Union Square offices. The Women I Rescue league faced chaos as staff left with clothing, a theft of $80 occurred during a church service, and rent issues forced closures with no return.
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New York
San
Chariotte Smith
Ale Hed
J. Savier's
Mire Smith
Ice running short on Hudson as thaw slows harvest
The Hudson River ice crop, maturing quickly earlier, now retarded by January thaw, leaves crews and thousands of idle workers awaiting a full harvest. Storage capacity around 40,000 tons with potential 100,000 tons in good seasons, but over 200,000 tons from last winter remain unmarketable.
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Kingston
Hudson River
Prints From Bagdad Exhibit At Philadelphia Museum
A Bagdad merchant sent an exhibit of cotton prints to the Philadelphia Museums. The pieces are described as Persian market patterns, with striking and outrageous designs. Four prints have been shown to U.S. manufacturers to test if American goods can compete. The exhibit also features other cotton lines and is among many daily arrivals at the museum.
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Philadelphia
Sap
Bagdad
Persia
Tremaa
United States
New Lights On Elevated Cars in Manhattan Railway
New lighting system to equip 180 cars by March with wax lighting under contract. Nine score cars already fitted at Manhattan shops on Think Avenue Ninety eighth Street. Plans call for 200 more, then rolling stock will be lit at low cost, aiming to have four cars in service by mid April.
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New York
Manhattan Railway Company
Wax
Manatten
Think Avenue
Ninety-eighth Street
Manhattan Company
Santa Fe
Arata
Arizona
Taian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahama
Texas
Pavenger Depot
Fifth Street
Siren whistle killed damagers suit to begin at Homestead
Homestead Pennsylvania residents report a tragic death when a local siren whistle used to call volunteers allegedly caused Henry Stinton to be killed near the Fruimestead invethio Usht plant. Constable Thomas Shinton indicates intent to pursue damages and warned borough officials not to use the device. Nearby York County farmers diversify into chestnut culture with grafted large paragon varieties offering higher prices. A Wentfield News edition for women includes a correspondent note praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup colds and bronchitis with 25 to 50 cent bottles advised for home use.
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Homestead
Henry Stinton
Thomas Shinton
Tie Father
Schreechee
Wentseld
Ind
Waomuisa
Wentfield
Chamberlain
Dru
Governor seeks sight of funds before approving bonds
A sensational state debate centers on the slain treasurer’s official bonds. The governor demands a counted display of about ed million dollars in state funds before approval. Proposals call for a commission to audit banks holding transit funds, with costs and delays cited as obstacles to immediate action.
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Plerry
Sire
Mayer
Treasheer Phinpata Pat
Iie
Mayabe
New Chinese Minister Heads to Washington
San Francisco reports the Chinese minister to the United States will travel to Washington, expected in March. The arrival is awaited amid hopes it will ease tensions between Bee Yup and Sam Yap societies, with the minister from the same district as key participants in the China unrest. The current minister will be relieved in Washington as the new envoy assumes post in St Peters.
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San Francisco
United States
Washington
Stacy Mat
Ye Nea
Ching F
China
St Peters Ale
Terrible’s Record Aboard New Fret Cruiser Off Cornwall Coast
Terrible, the new fret class cruiser, conducted 23 mile trials off the Cornwall coast on Saturday, reporting an average speed of knots. Launched at Glasgow in 1835, the vessel carries 43 Belleville boilers, weighs 44,200 tons, and features twin screws with 23,000 indicated horsepower. The armored deck spans the ship, four inches at midsection, tapering toward the ends.
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Tonion
Terrible
Agiant
Glisgow
Belleville
FRANCIS KEY MONUMENT MEETING IN FREDERICK
A large Key Monument association meeting in Frederick Maryland reports strong fundraising from appeals to schoolchildren in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Maryland General Assembly’s 35000 monument fund is now received, with about 2000 to be added. The monument is planned for erection this year and to be unveiled next September.
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Frederik
Key Monument Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
General Assembly of
Maryland
Kannan Leen
New York Cab Company Plans Horseless Carriages
New York cab company prepares to replace horse drawn carriages with horseless vehicles. An investor linked inventor says a new carriage powered by compressed air will run twenty four hours between charges. Trial to begin. service aimed by April 1 with improvements over English models. Allen Lexow cites rapid testing and public satisfaction as priorities.
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New York
New York Cab Company
Uxt
Allen Lexow
Jant
Lexen
New York Car Company
Pilgrims to Jerusalem Planned for Holy Land Journey
American Catholics prepare for a long pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a large party expected this year. Leader Francis H. Throup of Brooklyn says about three months will be spent visiting sacred sites, with Cardinal Satolli and Bishop Eneas guiding rites at the Holy Sepulchre. A banner bearing the year 1907 will be carried, and Bishop Hentessy of Kansas heads the fourth annual London pilgrimage planned for departure on Saturday.
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New York
Holy Land
Reine
Pune
Threr Mooius
Francis H. Throup
Brooklyn
Syreed Op
Bohop Hentessy
Kannas
Londros
Setar
Goulds Golf Trophy to be Played at Lakewood
New York January t Messrs Tiffany Co have completed a silver tankard offered by Mr George Jay Gould for the midwinter tournament of the Trem County Hunt and Country Club to be played at Lakewood on February 18 Birthdy The tankard weighs sixty ounces and features etching of golf players in action The inscription winds around the base and a border of golf balls projects from a bed of pines and cones The cup holds two and a half quarts and stands ten and a half inches high mounted on an ebony base
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New York
Jan
Messrs. Tiffany & Co
Jukce
George Jay Gould
Trem County Hunt and Country Club
Lakewood
Ernesin
Hame
Minon
Uke
One Hundred Dividends From Calumet Mining
The Calumet and Heche Mining Company declared a large dividend, bringing the year’s total dividends to a substantial sum. Stockholders are to receive payments totaling significant money, marking continued earnings since organization. Mrs Drew Afaid of Newark notes a personal milestone with a birthday on the morrow as news items shift to social updates.
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Calumet Mining Company
Boston
Jan. T
Calumet and Heche Mining Company
Fyday Brennomielnar
Hasag
Dix
Johnson Defends Past Life Amid California Feud in House
The House heatedly debated caustic charges from California Democrat Maguire about Mr. Johnson’s youth. Johnson recounted past Arkansas troubles, California reforms, and denounced Hearst driven attacks, while Maguire and Hearst allies pressed for records expungement and defense.
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Mr. Johnson
Fine Winter in Alaska Brilliance of Yukon Aurora
An Arctic chronicle describes the Yukon aurora during winter, its brilliant display near sunset and midwinter brightness. It details colors like gold, green, pink, and crimson, weaving curtains of light across the sky as miners endure long nights and rising daylight through spring.
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Yukon River
Alaska
Yukon
Boon
Manshine
Mrs Edwards Nose Reconstructed By Surgeon From Her Finger
A Philadelphia hospital report tells of Mrs. Edwards of Chenier who underwent a remarkable facial reconstruction after cancer left a disfigured nose. Dr Tunis amputated the third finger’s joints and grafted bone to form a new nose, with careful bandaging and stitching to secure the graft to her face. The procedure aimed to preserve appearance and function, leaving the hand immobilized away from the nose.
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Philadelpha
Joseph
Methodist Hospital
Mre
John Edward
Chenier
Raward
Edwards
Tate
Tunis
Abe
Leto
Ty Jose
Harper's Weekly plans for a forty year edition and content
Harper's Weekly announces its fortieth year in publication with continued coverage of political events and progress in science, arts, and letters. The periodical promises war and peace context, new stories, travel notes, and world news, aiming to stay premier in American journalism. Subscriptions cost four dollars per year with postage free in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Harper's Weekly
Itz
EU ‘suRope
Ana
Englana
Lies Marr Wilkins
Jaethe le Howrit
Periapricaliteratue
Mek S. Martin
Othura
Iterars
Lteel
Harper’s
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers
P. O
N. Y. City
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Jerusalem
Mra
Drew
Newark
M. J
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Hervoun
Congressmen
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Johnson
California
Hearst
Maguire
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Hoe
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Wteknish
James G. Maguire
Ireland
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Russia
Mr. Hearst
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Patelarch
Grow
Cooper
Wisconsin
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Pope
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Mr. Maguire
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Hep
Minn
Thia
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Alva Adems
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Senay
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Iceland
Phorson
DeMoss
L. M. Penwell
Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Undertakers
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ST. Ison
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American Bassia
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