Indian Currency Crisis Prompts Paper Money Proposal
The Indian government faces currency scarcity as trade demands outpace funds. A bill by Sir James Westland aims to secure India’s notes against gold, with backing from London officials and bankers. The Times notes possible gold backing and warns of limited current reserves while banks push for commercial principles.
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Calcutta
Ian
James Westland
Council
India
Arthur
London
Chambers of Commerce
Answce
Ual Ahn
The
Times
Privent
Indien
Libel Suits Against Fifty Papers Thrown Out
Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court dismisses lawsuits brought by the Union Associated Press and President Brewer against about fifty newspapers nationwide. He notes no publication or circulation evidence and questions forum suitability, suggesting calendars may be overburdened.
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New York
Judge Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Union Associated Press
Brewer
Nasociation
Bel
Lacombe
United States
Washington Monument Crumbling Under Weight of Stone
Washington dispatch reports the Washington Monument degrading with southern blocks cracking under the vast pressure. Custodian Hawkins dismisses danger as the edifice may last beyond the capital’s decline. weeks of deterioration feared. Visitor count since 1888 stands at 1,474,308 with about a hundred daily crowds noted. A new daughter born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Summers of North Toledo is recorded with weight reported as seven pounds.
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Washington, D. C
Washington Monument
Hawkins
City of Washington
Tero
Raymond Summers
North Topela
Famine scare blows over in Klondike relief plan
Seattle January 14 report on Star Rucker sent to Dyea for reconnoitering ground ahead of a government relief expedition and to interview arrivals from Dawson. the dispatch forwarded to Brigadier General Merriam at Vancouver Barracks states the report discourages unnecessary expenditure of money and chory in carrying out the expedition.
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Klondike
Seattle
Star
Rucker
Dyea
Daw- Son
Merriam
Vancouver Barracks
Banking report urges more small banks to aid south and west
Washington reports Robert B Taylor of Indiana told the House Banking and Currency Committee that banking facilities in the south and west are inadequate. He urged relying on independent small local banks for relief, while noting branch banks could help equalize interest rates. The article also notes trolley car crowding in Washburn College transit and local civic notices.
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Taylor
Monetary Commission
Washington
Robert 8. Taylor
Indiana
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Washburn College
Topeka Railway Company
Sutvation Avesy
Umder
Ensien Jos Higwk
Kansas
Topeka
Charity Hospital
Sixth
Buchanan Streets
A. EL. Huxhet
Livat E. A. Thomas
Court Lodge No
Foresters of Amerits
New Irrigation Canal Under Way Near Albuquerque
Work has begun on a 96 mile irrigation canal from the Rio Grande near the San Felipe Indian village to south of Albuquerque. It introduces modern irrigation methods to New Mexico, replacing an old wasteful system marked by chronic squabbles and unreliability.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Rio Grande
San Felipe
Albufquerque
New Mexico
Banks Pull Out as Tax Department Targets Foreign Firms
New York January 14 The department of taxes and assessments issued a requisition and notice of taxation on foreign corporations requiring reports under the new system A vigorous campaign targets corporations based in other states with records examined from secretary of state archives especially New Jersey All incorporators and directors with residence or offices in New York were served with taxation notices Regardless of local business activity the move prompts indignation and has led to withdrawal of outside banks from New York accounts with more to come.
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New York
Department of Taxes
Tax Department
Secretary of State
New Jersey
Lincoln Monument Might Cost Half a Million in D C
Lincoln monument plan in Washington proposes a $500000 appropriation. A seven member commission including the president vice president speaker of the house supervising architect and chief of engineers will inspect submitted designs after civil service debates.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Quige
House
Lbtary Committee
Lorimer
Jmme
Treasury Department
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
In Topeka a series of social events unfolds with Mrs. D. P. Paxton hosting a thimble party for relatives Mrs. Lamont of Hamilton Mo and Mrs. Jones of Cameron Mo. Lillian Whitelock hosts a progressive supper for out of town guests from Atchison Boston Kansas City and Kishart Ind. The O N O club held a Harmony hall dance with many couples. The Parole club met at 1810 Topeka avenue with Riley poems and readings. Various notices mention Florence Stewart leaving for San Antonio Miss Caroline Haums recital and other local visits and gatherings around January 192?.Other items include engagements dinners and upcoming parties with Topeka residents and visiting relatives.
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D. P. Paxton
Lamont
Hamilton
McCray
Jones
Cameron
Western Avenue
H. Ta P. Hillyer
D. O. McCray
J. F. Daniels
George W. Harrison
Slow
Barnes
Lowry
Walker Combs
Miss Barnes
Tena McCray
Love Min
Joy Paxton
Lillian Whitelock
Bessie
Katherine Per- Hell
Atchison
Josephine Chandier
Boston
Berenice McDonald
Kansas City
Edna Mettintock
Myrtle Davis
Ivah Davis
Edna Crane
Caroline Chase
Kikhart
Ind
Albert Patten
Red McGilin
Marlins Windal
Will Wiksdal
Gullford Sindley
Fom King
Hal Hazlett
Walter Smith
Fey Howell
Miss Chage
Miss Chase
Patter
Parole Club
O T. Palmer
Topeka Avenue
James Whitcomb Riley
J. Hodgins
Sheldon
Peers
McArthur
Florence Stewart
San Antonio
Tex
Plety
Baker
Pittsburg
Galena
Kan
Caroline Haum
Tus Burns
Copeland
G. Wittitt
Osawatomie
Taylor Street
F. Daniels
Wm. Moss Jones
D. C. McCray
Leva McCray
L. ¥. Ismond
Tarkio
Harmiston
A. H. Case
R. MM. Spivey
Ors
N. P. Garretson
W. KF. Parker
Ciiil
Helen
Frances Moon
Mainie Brown
Chicago
Charlie Davidson
Altotoa Whist Club
Daisy Smith
Anon Crana
Jennie Cantwell
Mabel Baker
Trissa Greenwood
Hemeet
Emily Jateck
Genevievs Thorax
Leavenworth
Eeniuk
Wm. Rothr
Ass Pearlade Prescott
Lawrence
Wm. Docking
Clay Center
Franks
C. R. Hudson
Hudson
W. ¥. Payne
W. ¥. Payne. Mrs. Hudson
Grace BE. Tuttle
Mr. Geo. Johnston
Madixon Street
Countermine
Relaves
Mrs. Johnston
Madlon Street
Katie Emmett Collapses During The Walls of New York Scene
Katie Emmett caused a scare for her company as heavy stage smoke during the Crawford Stage production of The Walls of New York last night led her to fear she would choke. In the dramatic rescue finale at Five Points she was compelled to act, briefly losing breath amid the suffocating smoke.
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Katie Emmett
New York
Crawford
Miss Emmett
Theatrical Smoke Sours A Performer's Breath and Health
During a long scene a performer inhaled heavy theater smoke causing coughing and near fainting. Stage crew helped her to a dressing room where fresh air revived her. Doctors warn continuing the role could permanently injure her voice.
A Jury Bill Cut in Queens County
Queen's county supervisors slashed a jury bill, striking items for wines 7516, cigars 238.40, billiards 52.40, reducing total from 2068 to 204. The action occurred January 4 in New York. Kansas City transit plans near: Metropo litan Street Hills company to end par and operate care shinzion and Fairmount hike.
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New York
Queen's County
Thorn
Kansas City Parka
Kansas City
Metropolitan Street Hellas Company
Care Shinzion
Fairmount Hike Ag Sve
Ninth Street Theater Sale Nears to Sackett Couple
Katie Emmett and her husband Hubert Sackett plan to buy the Ninth Street theater in Kanes City, a major western property. Sackett said the deal should close within two weeks as Emmett contemplates retirement from stage life after a final year.
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Katie Emmett
Ninth Street
Kanes City
Hubert Sackett
Hubert Backett
Katie ‘Emmett
Stacy
Ninth Street Theater
Eee
Wharton's Report Filed With State Auditor
State inspector Wharton filed an annual department report with the state auditor amid controversy. The records allege oil mishandling and missing tank data, with audits citing $ up to 5,075.40 in expenditures and 1,200 unspecified drafts. Wharton denied wrongdoing and promised ongoing cooperation with the auditor.
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Wharton
Department
Snmples
Morrie
Weims Bowen
State Treasury
IATL
Rontes
Kansas Ol
Fox Hunt on Eles at North Dakota Coursing Meet
In Fargo North Dakota January crowds gathered to watch a novel fox chase near a kennel. About 300 spectators rode bicycles along the course to witness the hunt which featured greyhounds chasing a fox in midwinter without snow on the ground.
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Fargo
N. J
Dex
Mmit
North Dakota
Florida
Last of Durrant Body Cremated and Ashes Delivered
The body of murderer W. H. Durrant was cremated at Barnolds and Van Nuys crematory in Altadena. At 5 o clock the ashes were removed and handed to his parents. Only staff and Durrant family witnessed the process, with a small outside crowd dispersing before the ashes were unveiled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. Hot. Durrant
Barnolds & van Nuys
Altadena
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van Hund
Congress
West
Cirls’ School
Loes
Mentis
Kansas Ave
Furman's Shoe House
London Times
Versine
Sally Pennington
Eale
Lincoln Monument
Social and Personal
CAM Communications
O. N. O. Club
O. N
Harmony Hall
T. FP. Doran
Sehook
C.F
Itis
C.J. Wingert
AL Rh Inson
George
Blom
Mleishman
Aline Lamy
Perrins
Perrin
Patr
Mousquetaire
Price Yeasee
Lormer
Biarritz Suede Mousquetaire, &c., &c
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Mits-Adams
Katie
Emmett
Donne
Fox Hunt
Eles
Durrant
C. F. Hall
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