Large Increase in Bank Deposits Across State Institutions
Deposits in state and saving banks and trust companies rose by 9,107,146.86 between June 29 and September 11, as 15 more institutions joined state supervision. Total deposits under state supervision reached 287,868,651.15 on September 11, with assets and liabilities totaling 345,599,834.77.
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C. B. Hillis
Banking Department
Auditor of State
Des Moines
Wunder State Supervision
State
Bank Ledger Shows Asset and Deposit Shifts
The report details increases in total assets and liabilities with a rise in deposits and capital stock. It notes surpluses and undivided profits, a net increase in the number of banks since August 30, 1911, and specific figures for deposits and totals as of September 11.
Express Companies Fight New Rates At ICC Hearing
Washington reports nearly all major express firms sent reps to contest the Interstate Commerce Commission’s new rate schedule. The plan starts at a 10 cent minimum for one pound with tiered increases by weight and distance, prompting warnings of a possible parcels post overhaul if appeals fail.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Commerce Commission
Commission
Alaska
Supreme Court
Congress
Borrowed Smiles in a Picture Window Scene
A playful exchange centers on a mishap with a step-ladder and a father clinging to a window, narrated in a humorous tone from a Loudono Opin ion clipping. The fragment hints at domestic whimsy and family resilience.
Surprising American Habit Noted by English Visitor
An English friend in London recalls a Chicago man who ate soup without making a sound, calling it the most surprising thing he saw in America. The remark contrasts manners across the Atlantic with a humorous tone.
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America
London
Chicago
Night Jury Out Until Ten Sparks Newsroom Plea
A worried juror asks an Evening News reporter to note that the jury remained out past ten. He urges the line be included, saying it matters to readers and even hints the reporter may one day understand such wait times.
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Newark News
For Sale Ad Notice
Partial classified line reads For sale and want ads on page 7 column 1 with numeric codes. Indicates a help wanted or sale listing reference among scant OCR text fragments.
Taft Attends Constitution Day in Philadelphia
President Taft arrives in Philadelphia to attend Constitution Day celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of the Constitution. Governors of the original 13 states join the event at Independence Hall with Chief Justice White among the speakers.
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Philadelphia
Wim. H. Taft
United States
Union
Independence Hall
White
United States Supreme Court
Governor Wilson Tours Midwest for State Fair Appearance
Governor Woodrow Wilson arrived in Springfield Illinois and will headline the State Fair. He plans visits to St Louis Chicago Canton Orrville Cleveland and Pittsburgh next weekend as he speaks to Missouri editors and other audiences.
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Springfield
Woodrow Wilson
St. Louis
Missouri
Chicago
Canton
Orrville
Cleveland
Ohio
Pittsburg
Canadian Highway Association Opens Annual Convention
Winnipeg delegates from boards of trade chambers of commerce progress clubs city councils motor car clubs and good roads associations attend the opening session. All addresses focus on general improvement of highways with sessions through next Saturday.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Highway Association
Dominion
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Progress Clubs
Motor Car Clubs
Good Roads Associations
Interesting talk by Rev. W. C. Allen at the church
The Rev. W. C. Allen, former pastor, spoke at the church last evening to a near full crowd despite rain. He described friendship with a Dominican monk who left the monastery after about twenty five years and later vanished one night. The tale included the monk’s experiences and a mysterious disappearance. Tests have been held at Fort Meyer and objections arise over duties of engineers to build walls and dig ditches for older people to vault over. Mrs T A Town of Water town, S D endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for colds and flu symptoms, citing past successes.
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Tor
Allen
Mr. Allen
Fort ,Meyer
Flatbush Marks 245th Anniversary Of Patent Grant
Flatbush Brooklyn today celebrates the 245th anniversary of its patent grant to Governor Nichols. The event marks the town’s historic relation to the city of Brooklyn and its long municipal lineage.
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Brooklyn
Flatbush
Nichols
Infantry officers fail horse riding tests on cross country rides
Washington reports that infantry officers of high rank must prove riding ability before the time limit expires today. Government findings show even top officers lack full speed cross country riding and ditch jumping skills and have been instructed accordingly.
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Washington
Mothers' Congress of Iowa Meets in Ottumwa
In Ottumwa Iowa Mrs B F Carroll president opened the biennial session at the First Baptist church The morning feature was the National Mothers' congress report presented by Mrs Charles Brenton of Dallas Center and an educational committee report by Mrs A O Rusts of Charles City Mrs Carroll delivered an enthusiastic annual address urging greater achievements in coming years
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Ottumwa
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Mothers’ Congress
First Baptist Church
National Mothers’ Congress
Charles Brenton
Dallas Center
A. 0. Rusts
Charles City
Carroll
Congress
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