Remarkable report on bank deposits and per capita wealth
A monetary commission releases findings from an extensive inquiry into U S banking resources. Total deposits reach 624,106,000,000 with state and private institutions dominating. Per capita wealth rises across regions, led by New England and followed by the Middle Atlantic and Western states, while loans and investments climb markedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New England
Westra
Melby
Aig
Lowe
Inurkaul
Arercin Banking
Las Es
Bern Laken
Ingland
Connecticut
Sos
WU Oper
Vermont
Lwne
Sana
Lew Lousianet
LEX
Virginie
Kentuely
Reuth Carolina
Yakima
Arkansas
Sun
Dore
North Dakota
Astinston
Arlennn
King Leopold Able to Walk Despite Ailing Health
Brussels reports indicate King Leopold is not seriously ill though private sources warn of anxiety over his condition. He has muscular rheumatism with prior strokes and pulmonary issues, plus years of electrical therapy in Paris. An official notice says he is afflicted with pain but able to walk about his apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Dec
Leopold
Paris
Taft at Horse Show Fourth Carnival Draws 294 Entrants
The Washington Post and the Road Drivers and Riders Association host a Saturday horse carnival at the Speedway. President Taft is invited to attend with Cabinet members and officials in attendance. Forty more entries bring total to 294 as 33 prizes are awarded across sixteen events with local merchants sponsoring prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luft
Washington Post
Road ‘Drivers and
Taft
P V DeGraw
Riders and Drivers Association
National Capital
Washington
Mx ‘Patt
Everett Tylor
Rid- A3 and Drivers Association
Wnese
Edwards & Zanner
Washington Horsanen
Offletain
Lake steamer on fire near Southeast Shoal
Wireless report from the steamer H Pope says a lake freighter burning about three miles off Southeast Shoal is believed to be the Anchor Line Clarion of Buffalo. There were no passengers aboard and two men may have been on board. The incident occurred near Detroit in icy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Lake Lire
Southeast Shoal
Clarion
Buffalo
H Pope
One Banquet for Calhoun in Formal Plan
Chongo Dee and Witam J Calhoun will attend a single large banquet in his honor as committees from the bar association plan diplomatic conferences with various societies that have sent farewell overtures. If negotiations succeed a combined banquet may replace ten or more separate events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chongo Dee
Witam J Calhoun
New Enoay
China
Bar Association
Calhoun
House moves to speed work on playgrounds and DC bill
House measures push quicker appropriations for District of Columbia needs as subcommittee circuits prepare fortifications funding before Christmas. Playground maintenance faces cuts despite pleas from Playgrounds Association leaders and commissioners. Legislative plans include a public service commission for the District with supervision over public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Bill
Public Service Commission
Washington
House
Appropriations
District of Columbia
Segalon Ceateriny
Moses
J KE West
Playgrounds Association
District ‘ Commisssioners
Insurgent Meeting Plans Amid House Turmoil
Insurgents occupy Hubbard's office for a Saturday meeting as committee chairs are shuffled. They push for postal savings bank legislation and real rule revision while opposing early passage. President Grant pardons Frederick Green, a former banker, amid broader diplomatic nomination actions in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurgenta
Repesentate
Poxytal Savings Hanks
Murdock
Kansas
Postal Savings Bank
Tll
Weeks
Monetary Commission
Fourteen Mutineers To Die In Philippines Uprising
Fourteen men of the Secunda company of native constabulary at Davao Mindanao were sentenced to death after being convicted of murder. The case stems from the June 6 mutiny when the mutineers attacked the town and killed Roy Libby. Executions are to be carried out on Daño Plaza as part of the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manda
Secunda
Nativa Constabulary
Davao Mindalay
Dean
Bent
Marder
Roy Libby
Dano Plaza
JUDGE TIRES OF FACTORY WORK AFTER DISAPPEARANCE
Kenosha Wis Dec The dream of former Judge Joseph R Clarkson of finding happiness as a common factory worker ends as he resigns his position due to wealth He had left Kenosha last June after a nationwide search found him in a small factory in Town Tiwan working on a button maker It was announced that he suffered from a lapse of memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Dec
Joseph R Clarkson
Chicago
Clarkson
Tiwan
Oral will pro bated in Kings county surrogate court
In Kings County Surrogate's Court today an unusual formality occurred as the oral will of George O'Connor, chief engineer on the steamship Daorathy, was proved. While two days out of port he dictated that all his property go to his daughter Lizzie, and the will was validated by his two seafaring sons who heard him declare it. The judge noted that the right to make an ordinary will at sea is typically reserved for sailors at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kigs County
George O'Connor
Daorathy
O'Conner
Lizcie
O'Connor
Brooklyn
Hama
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Revolutionary Army
Gon Estrada
State Department
Washington
Ruma
Zelaya Ag Geen
Dietetor
United States
Congress
Interéathus
Amercan
Eible
Hera
Nicara Euan Congress
Sepson Stuther
Zelayas
Jia
Enriquez Creel
Mexico
Iipe
United States of
Central
Aime
Seno Creel
Foreign Office
Celain
Vicarigua
Davila
Honduras
Salvador
Guatemala
Pacific Coast
Tings
Central America
Hmtho Espinosa
Bremagus Estrada
Trancesco Morena
Espinosa
Panama
Ieavagua
Gelaya
Measagua
Toledo
Battle rumors swirl as Nicaraguan revolt intensifies
Reports from New Orleans and Washington cite Gen. Toledo surrounding Rama and Greytown with insurgent forces while Zelaya, aided by congressional power shifts, faces pressure from loyalists and U S interests. Cardenas allegedly heads an expedition against Zelaya’s regime as tension rises across Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cardenaa
Hamid Enemy Zelaya
No Case Against Ben Teal Dismissed in Perjury Indictment
Special to The Teashington Pret reports Judge Foster of the court of general sessions dismissed today the indictment charging Ben Teal with subornation of perjury in the Tract Gould divorce case. Maurice B Blumenthal, her counsel, hints she may sue for annu ages. Convalescence discussed as a disease remedy and Hood's Sarsaparilla praised in promotional style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teashington
New York
Foster
Court of General Sessions
Ben Teal
Gould
Maurice B Blumenthal
Ann
Power of Rules Committee in the American House
A detailed, partisan critique traces the evolution and power of the House Rules Committee. It argues the five-member panel can nullify minority rights, force majorities through, and shape legislation by amending procedures, with historical shifts since 1889 under leaders like Randall and Garfield. The article warns such dominance, while framed as necessary, effectively grants the majority decisive parliamentary leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass 9
House of Representatives
Congress
Caramittes
Power and Rule Tactics Stir House Actions
The text notes how the majority can enforce rules bypassing committees and floor motions. It cites a BA bill, backed by Crisp, sent to passage by a rule that the speaker upheld, enabling instant consideration despite protest. The instance shows rapid, centralized action in war claims matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spenkar Crisp
Committee On
Ray
Senate
White Cross milk plant touts pasteurization cure for tuberculosis risk
The White Cross company unveils a new pasteurizing system at its Baltimore and Washington milk plant aimed at delivering pure fresh milk and reducing tuberculosis risk. The process heats milk to 140 degrees F to destroy germs without altering taste, uses sanitary piping, cotton filtrations, and continuous cleaning, with bottling automated and monitored in a controlled environment in Frederick region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Evory
White Cross
Frederik
Caps
Thoroven
Vogus
Frederick Ma
Dr Miles' Nervine Restores Nerves, Ends Spells
Rosa Bonner of Birmingham Alabama testifies that nervous spells and convulsions ended after using Dr Miles' Nervine. The ad claims improved circulation and vitality, promising the first bottle helps and offering a money back guarantee if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Bonner
8Th St
Birmingham
Ala
Miles
Fragmentary political roster listing state and local figures
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous political names with odd spellings and mis-typed states. It mentions Vice President Sherman, Senators Tillman of South Carolina, Guggenheim of Colorado, Representative Langley of Kentucky, Governor Angel of North Carolina, Governor Waber of Connecticut, and others including Upham of Chicago and Victor Rosewater of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tillman
South
Serplina
Guggenreim
Colorado
Langley
Kentucky
Vereland
New York
Angel
North Carollia
Waber
Connecticut
W Upham
Chicago
Victor Rosewater
Omane
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Wta
Leony &E
Anon Y Vieterag
Mython
Holsd
Jane
York
Venice
Danks
Wwe
Bunds
Hecht & Co
Laos
George Goodacre
FW Maskenale
Probey Carriage Company
John Wanamaker Company
Philadelphia
Umbrella Neary Lansburgh
Combinalon Barocas
N Meyer
City Harness and Supply Company
Park
Rich & Son Breen
Hay Wardman
J Pt
Germeiler
Lake
Clarion, Watch
Anny
Interstate Commerca Commission
Smith Will
Thomas P. Cleaves
James Coutts
Housa
Hau
Canton
Tait
Remieut
Vic
Vreerland
Tad
Frederick Te Green
Tredonia
Sy) National Bank
Green
Currenc
Auburn
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Philippine Contabulary Gon
Judge Tires OF Factory
Estrada
Greytown
Vasques
Rama Wey
France
Nicarague
Marlot
New Orleans
Cardenas
Reid
Gwrentiam Costa
Fteh
Scratch
Mi Cats Biipatiand of
Suley
Hood
THE
American Congress
By Frederic J. Haskin
Nandita
Randall
Havens
Alexander H Stephens
Geers
Confeder & Colla Geal
Agrave
Jms Ta Tha
America
Yoseph CS
Blackburn
House of Representatiee
Ben Butler
Repub
Committee On Xeana
Gevsiopeent
Blaine
Fronbee
Harther
Igaaa
Bette
White Cross Company
Pomorrow
Belasco
Sobte
David Belasco
Lily
Menere Welt
Lersuy
Mont
Plaza Theater
Sth
A. W
SC Maryland
Winfe Street
Thermali Iy Motion Pictures
Harry Cutler
Sugar
Sovgn Auditors
Vaudeviles
Pioteree
B. Moses & Sons
Midway Company
14Th and
Park Road
Reynolds
White House
Dechvber
Bess
West End
Penna. Ave
N. W
Orcock
Soseph Weber
York Sueroes
Henry, Harris
Elsta Ferguson
Channing Pollock
Tomeee
Jon St Gates
Cath Lean
Florence Holbrnoh
WEEX
Sir Lung Charlee Trotman
Preeea
Maude Adams
T Edwards Bavis
Elinore
Irene Jirmor
Th. Lang
Dunbar Iinet
Warren Sour
Cyrem
Cn AL
Saeco & Lyne
Ws Restauras Academy
Creo
Lyceum
Jolly Girls
Williams
Keyg and Bailey
Gayety Theater
Howe
Rialto
Ana
Miagara Falls
Comedien
Sam Bane
Abdullah
Elks’ Minstrels
Elks” Hall
H St. R. W
Clubkeuss
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