Large Gains in New York Deposits Boost Confidence
New York savings banks report two million dollars in Monday deposits, about 15 percent above normal for the period, with 90 percent of 45 city banks showing higher totals than typical. Officials view the rise as evidence of public confidence and economic stability amid questions on gold inflow from Europe. A top foreign exchange expert says the United States will obtain all needed gold from Europe, with bids of three and four percent ensuring access whether from Paris or London.
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Savings Bank
United States
Europe
Paris
London
Platt Seeks Court Ruling On Mae Wood Forgery Claim
New York counsel for Senator Platt asks the supreme court to order that a certificate and an alleged signed admission naming Mae C Wood as his wife be kept on file in the county clerk’s office. An affidavit by Platt says the certificate is a forgery and he will prove the letter purporting to be from him was manufactured by the plaintiff.
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New York
Senator Platt
Supreme Court
Mae C. Wood
Fairbanks in Wreck Involving Baltimore & Ohio Train
Vice President Fairbanks and a party of court officials from Fairbanks city were in a wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Weverton Maryland Tuesday night. Fireman Clarkson was severely injured and several passengers were badly shaken. Fairbanks and companions escaped injury.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Weverton
Mad
Clarkson
Bryan and Johnson to Speak at Omaha Banquet
Bryan and Governor Johnson of Minnesota are named as principal speakers at the Jacksonian banquet to be held at the auditorium in Omaha Nebraska on January 4. Plans aim to raise national interest and it is believed Mr Bryan may outline his campaign plans at the event.
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Bryan
Johnson
Omaha
Oil official dies after trolley collision in Bayonne
In Bayonne New Jersey assistant superintendent E W Johnson of Standard Oil Company died from injuries after a carriage carrying him was struck by a trolley car. The horse was killed and the carriage wrecked. Motorman Cheater Olmsted was charged with homicide in connection with the crash.
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Bayonne
N. J
E. W. Johnson
Stindar Oil Co
Battle at Meeting Canyon Reported Between Indians and Troops
An alert from Dutungu Cal A reports a clash at Meeling Canyon involving Native Americans and United States troops Tuesday night. Casualties and exact counts are unclear in the message.
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Cal
Meeling Canyon
United States
Fudhing
Sentencing of Missouri planters upheld in peonage case
The United States Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Charles M. Smith Sr and Jr and five employees for operating a negro peonage system in southeastern Missouri. The defendants, wealthy landowners from New Madrid County, face prison terms and fines, with bail pending rehearing motions. The court condemned the acts as flagrant violations of law and humanity, a reproach to civilization.
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St. Louis
Charles M. Smith Jr
Charles M. Smith, Jr
United States District Court
Cane Girardeau
Missouri
United States Court
St. Paul
Smiths
New Madrid County
Charles M. Smith, Sr
Federal
Fort Leavenworth
William Woods
Floyd Woods
Benjamin Wield
W. Lee Rodgers
Benjamin Stone
Court of Appeals
McPartland on stand in Steve Adams trial
In Rathdrum Idaho Detective James McPartland testified briefly in the Steve Adams case as Clarence Darrow traced his background from birth to arrest. McPartland described joining the Pinkerton agency in 1869 and said he secured numerous confessions from prisoners and escapees, noting he advised prisoners that the state would deal liberally with those who provided state evidence.
Harriman Case Delayed to December First
In New York Judge Ilough of the United States circuit court announced he would not be ready to render a decision on the Interstate Commerce Commission petition to compel H. Harriman to answer questions from last spring. The matter was adjourned to December 1.
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Harriman
New York
Ilough ii
United States Clicuit Quart
Rendo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Concel Hi
H. Harriman
Court of Commissions
Banker Walsh's Methods Revealed in Walsh Case
Chicago prosecutors described methods used by bank presidents who control stock companies to manipulate banking laws and loot banks. Assistant U S Attorney Lobyns told the jury that John I Walsh carried out the scheme for perhaps 20 years, becoming a millionaire through the practice.
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Walsh
Chicago
Igh Finance
United States
Lobyns
John I. Walsh
Pracice
No Battle with Utes Reports Conflicting Claims
Ute Agency at Ship Rock New Mexico denies a reported clash with U S troops near Durango claiming no battle occurred Tuesday. The rumor said six Indians were killed, but official details remain unconfirmed and disputed by Supt Shelton.
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Ship Rock
N. M
Shelton
Durango
Cobh
Buried Miner Is Rescued From Trapper’s Cave
Mahoney city Pennsylvania reports a miner Mehr Me abe was entombed for five days after a collapse in a trapper’s tunnel. He survived on limited food and water before rescue by Gilbertson and others, with aid continuing as he recovered.
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Mahoney City
Abe
Entosibul
Oak Gilbertson
Los
Cowie Utkou
Conavious
Illinois News Show a Big Defeat of Salon
Illinois reports a landslide against license in local option vote. Out of 160 precincts, 446 opposed licensing and 20 favored. Of 260 saloons, 199 were voted out of business, signaling a sharp counter to saloon interests.
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Salon
Springfield
Ernest A. Scrogin
Anti-Saloon League
Illinois
Serogin
Christmas Craft Miniatures for Gift Boxes and Cushions
Practical holiday crafts show a miniature work box four inches long ideal for travel. A rose pin cushion uses two-inch satin ribbon with two tiny roses and green foliage. A bodkin holder, thread holder, and ribbon-thread spools use inexpensive fabrics, ribbons, and beading to create dainty, utilitarian gifts.
Wardens Destroy Fish Traps on Okaw River
Bloomington deputies Schultz and Sikes report the destruction of two unpermitted fish traps on the Okaw river in Moultrie county as part of ongoing anti poaching efforts. follow up instructions mandate removal of such traps on sight.
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Bloomington
Charles Schultz
Augustus Sikes
Okaw River
Moultrie
Boys Confess Robberies in Prince ton
Mount Carmel youths Otto Wheeler Ray Swain and Arthur Hennipen confessed to Prince ton police that they robbed a grocery store and a school building. They are held to the circuit court.
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Mount Carmel
Otto Wheeler
Ray Swain
Arthur Hennipen
Princeton
Stenciling on Wood and Baskets for Home Decor
The article explains versatile stenciling on wood and fruit baskets using dyes or paints with turpentine, tracing patterns, and applying color. It suggests Dutch figures or child motifs, outlining in black, and using varied colors to create a pleasing, child-friendly decorative basket suitable for gifts or grandmothers.
Poultry Raisers Organize in Christian County
Poultry raisers in Christian county organize here with officers elected. President J A Bickerdike, vice president O J Austin, secretary O A Eiwall, treasurer J Pierpont. A poultry show is planned for January in Ivanuw.
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Pana
Christian County
J. A. Bickerdike
O. J. Austin
O. A. Eiwall
J. Pierpont
Ivanuw
Farmer Dies as Moving Barn Falls in Lawnsdale
In Lawnsdale township Bloomington Wille were moving a barn when the structure toppled onto Carl Grendig, a prominent local farmer, killing him at the scene. The accident occurred as workers toiled to reposition the building, and authorities are now investigating the cause of the collapse.
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Bloomingtoun
Wille
Lawnsdale Township
Carl Grendig
Stanly
Orris Root Ring Gift For Christmas Wishful Boy
A fragile Christmas craft tale describes making an orris root ring as a scenting keepsake for a mother. A small boy, lacking sewing skill, uses a gim and ribbon to assemble the piece, then ties a large bow and hangs it in a wardrobe to diffuse fragrance after holidays.
Oldest Preacher Jol Williais Dies at 90
Ceontralla Rev Jol Williais, the state’s oldest Christian church preacher and organizer of several Southern congregations, died at age ninety.
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Ceontralla
Jol Williais
Christian Church
Ab Hnois
Old Settler Dies in Illinois Farm Accident
Litehfiehd-Absalony Davis, aged 73, a pioneer of Litch field, dies from injuries after a collision with a Call ren diss wage Mlinois Girl badly burned when clothing caught fire from burning leaves.
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Absalony Davis
Litchfield
Call Ren Diss Wage
Mlinois
Modut Carmael
Miss Mary Calverly Way
Pretty Paper Weight Gift Idea for Kodak Prints
A reader suggests a quaint craft: repurpose children's flat iron toys to create gilded mounts for photo prints. Trim prints to fit the frame face evenly, add a ribbon bow, and display upright as a charming keepsake for receivers.
Fragmentary note on population and land area takeaways
A garbled text fragment discusses America and population ideas with numbers such as 66,000 and mentions land area shifts. It references the United States and a vague concept of society but lacks clear events, persons, or organizations to identify.
Prune shades in silky broad cloths adorn season costumes
Pattern department notes prune shaded fabrics for over-blouse waists and five-gate box-pleated skirts. Recommends wide revers, pleats over the shoulders, and decorative buttons or braid. Patterns include waist and skirt. mailed for ten cents. Address Pattern Department with size and pattern number.
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