Banking panel debates elastic currency and reserve reforms
House Currency Committee hearings on a new monetary scheme reveal consensus that the American system is flawed. Witnesses clash over central bank versus regional reserves while denouncing government deposit guarantees and urging centralized reserves to curb panics and improve credit.
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Glass
House Banking and Currency Committee
Congress
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National
Hank
New York
National Monetary Commission
Victor Morawetz
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Paul Warburg
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Mersin
Hepburn and Warburg
Monetary Commission
Mr. Hepburn
Bulkley
Hepburn
Warburg
Europe
House Caucus Elects Ansberry to Ways and Means
In a Democratic caucus in the House Rep. Ansberry of Ohio was chosen to join the Ways and Means Committee succeeding Rep. Hughes who resigned to run for the Senate. The panel also approved vacancies including Flood to chair Foreign Affairs and Humphreys to take Flood’s place on Territories.
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House
Ansberry
Ohio
Committee On
Ways and Means
Wiliam Hughes
New Jersey
Senate
Flood
Virginia
Gov. Sulger
Foreign Affairs
Humphreys
Mississippi
Territories
Progressives Back Bass in New Hampshire Senate Fight
Concord Jan. 1 The deadlock over a United States senator from New Hampshire to succeed Burnham seemed probable after Progressives, who hold the balance, pledged support for former Gov Robert P Bass of Paterboro. Democrats caucus tomorrow to decide their candidate with Hollis and Carr as contenders.
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Concord
N. H
United States
New Hampshire
Henry E. Burnham
Robert P. Bass
Paterboro
Henry F. Hollis
Concota
Clarence HB. Carr
Dover
Senate probes Archbald impeachment trial over courtroom conduct
Judge Robert W. Archbald faced relentless Senate questions on alleged improprieties in seeking evidence from Attorney Helm Bruce amid the Montgomery rate cases. The four hour testimony centered on whether requesting a fellow attorney’s explanations biased the proceedings. Archbald maintained no wrongdoing as impeachment managers prepare closing arguments and a Senate vote.
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Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Representative Sterling
House
Hils
Atchbald
Archibald
Imanégera
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Judith Archbald
Bruce
Montgomery
Commerce Court
Archbald
Bricé
Ola
Cooley
Two Georgetown Students Arrested in Baltimore Check Case
Two Georgetown University students were arrested yesterday in separate cities over two check transactions. William A. Miller Jr a freshman from Kansas City Missouri and Lawrence Poland a senior from Cincinnati Ohio were identified. Poland was taken by central office detectives Weedon and Burlingame and to be sent to Haltimers authorities. The other student was detained in a Baltimore jewelry store after attempting to pass an $800 check for a Glamond ring. Polland stands charged with using a bogus check to buy four pair of shoes.
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Georgetown University
Baltimore
William A. Miller, Jr
Kansas City
Lawrence Poland
Cincinnat
Ohio
Central Office
Weedon l
Burlingame
Haltimers
Ot Polland
Daily Oroscope Astrological Forecast for January 8 1028
The column outlines Uranus day influences for insight and reform with Saturn and the moon boosting lasting results. It calls for clear thinking amid complex details, notes benefits for domestic harmony, and hints at fortune for those pursuing prudent, decisive action this day.
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Saturn
Udureta
Venus
Jupiter
McClans
Syn Outa
Insurance Official Defends Appraisal In Southern Building Sale
Daniel Curry declared no irregularity in the appraisal of the Southern building for 400000 to the Commercial Insurance Company. He and statistician Hall examined the company on October 1, with a report dated November 8, saying the inquiry followed proper precedents. The sale to Thomas Lee’s party at Fifteenth and H Streets involved Alexander McNeill as the agent and paid a 16000 commission.
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District Insurance
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Equile
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Bouthern
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Hullalni, Valli, ii
Hullalni, Valli, ii Pereandd $600,000 In Book Vale
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Iby Ingham
Pita
Curry
Statlatician Hall
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Inauranda
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Mer
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Lee
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Proberty
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State OF New York
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New York
Wilam T. Emmet
Supreme Court
Tila Dey
County of New York
Dunham
Iosurence
Sale Corporation
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Ham
Inwandine
William Street
Manhattan
City of New York
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Seid Company
Caid
Frederic G. Dunham
Hin
Kenyon bill seeks total end to restricted districts
Senate District committee sub group favorably reported the Kenyon bill calling for comprehensive suppression of restricted districts in the Capital. Dialogue with Dr Wallace Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian and remarks by Senator Kenyon highlight the debate on segregation policy and compromises in legislator life. Rabbinic testimony from Rabbi Raber and Mrs. Dyd of the Rastafarian church noted shifts in belief about the district being a necessary evil.
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Senate District Committee
Wallace’ Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Radcliffe
Bernatoe Kenyon
Margaret Dyd
Chihliriad
Tte
Rasta Peretees
JUDGE HENRY PAGE DEAD AT 71 IN MISSOURI
Princess Anne Missouri January 1 Former Judge Henry Fage died at his home after a long illness. He was 71. Paralysis struck twice in December with no hope for recovery. Page served as state and federal judge, first appointed in 1899 and elected to the Maryland bench in 1893 for fifteen years. He resigned from Congress to accept the judgeship.
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Princess Anne
Henry Fage
Sinda
Page
Pagé
Fitet Judicial Attituc
Mayland
Sheriff Denounces Speed Laws as Joke in County
A Prince George county resident asserts speed limits are a joke and declares Deputy Sheriff Garrison not a sheriff but a constable, claiming he won’t ticket motorists who stay in control. The statement targets Maryland authorities and has sparked a clash over automobile regulations.
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Vidlatina
A. B. Bult
Prince. George County
Marylaind
Congregational Sunday School Institute closes at Mt Pleasant
The Rev Milton Littletom district secretary of Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society closed the three day conference at Mt Pleasant Congregational Church this week. He explained his statements in terms used in his games. Miss Margaret Slattery supervised teacher training and also spoke.
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Littletom
Congregational
Flat
Congregational Sunday School Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Slattery
Sdéciéty
Shea in Mansfield Role Delivers Dual Performance
Thentine Be Shea gave a vivid dual portrayal as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in the Academy production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde last night. His benignant physician and malignant Hyde contrasted sharply, captivating the audience with the dramatic clash of personalities.
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Mr. Jekyll and
Hyde
Academy
Shea
Mr. Shea
Mathias
Spices Tariff Debate Highlights House Tariff Schedule
Ways and Means panel signals support for vetoed tariff bills with a broad chemical schedule from acid to incant. Witnesses push for 6 percent spice duty while arguing over uncooked imports and free-list aims. Industry reps warn duties pass to consumers, as committee weighs shifts before extreme session.
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W. J. Gibson
New York
Underwood
Gibson
Ngs
Thadcker
Perfuihere’ Association
United States
Arthur JS. Somers
Calighda
Tintevilla
Dgiss
Finch Nominates Pardons Attorney For District Judge Post
Reports indicate Attorney General Wickersham is drafting a final report on the nomination of A. Plich as District judge, with speculation on J. DeLacey’s expiring term and Taft’s authority to appoint. Finch’s allies say DeLacey’s background as pardon attorney and DOJ work boost his fit for the post amid party expectations.
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Wickersham Bréparing
Taft Wilk
Candie Date
Department OF Juatica
Secret Service
Aquste
Judaé A. Plich
Department of Justice
Stanley Finch
Dendttmerit of Justice
District Faventis Court
Tati
Authentis
Jiage William B. DeLdey
Wiseidoteakdr
Wickersham
Tad
DeLucy
DePapo
Ethnologist Weds in Secret in Philadelphia Marriage
John N. B. Hewitt, noted ethnologist and authority on Indian languages, wed Katherine C. Stuart in Philadelphia. They reportedly left for Washington after the ceremony, with Mrs. L. Rimby and others connected to license records and reports of the secret ceremony.
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J. N. B. Hewitt
Katherine C. Stuart Marty
Philadelphia
Washington Post
John N. B. Hewitt
Katherine C. Stuart
Eighth Street
Washinton
D. C
Tha
Cerermony
Washington
Mra. L. Rimby
North Thirteenth Street
Stuart Wren
Army of Potomac Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Sécond Corps Association of the Army of the Potomac held its annual meeting in Dr. William Yindall’s office. Elected officers include Gen. H. C. Magoon as president and M. M. Parker, W. W. Davis, and Thomas W. Bradley as vice presidents of divisions. James Wychoff is secretary treasurer, with Charles Lyman chaplain and BK. C. Kirk historian. The executive committee lists Gen. Miles, Gen. Ondries Fr., Col Lyman, Col Armes, Dr. Tindal, and others. The Second Corps had about 45,000 men. of 27 Hancock staff officers, only Joseph Smith and Col. Armes remain.
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Sécond Corps Association
Army of’ the Potomac
William Yindall
H. C. Magoon
M. M. Parker
W. W. Davis
Thomas W. Bradley
James 5. Wychoff
Treaurer
Charles Lyman
BK. C
Gen
Joseph Smith
Col
Armés
Navy reorganizes coast defense system under Meyer order
A Navy secretary ordered a reorganization of the coast defense system. Present torpedo bases remain on channel. Supervisors of the 13 naval districts will oversee main fortifications and prefects in Constantinople report the assassination of the Prefect of Van.
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Césst Defense Syeteih
Mr. Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Torpedo Bates
Car crushes child's hand in city street accident
A five year old Besale Toy of 609 B Street Hooderea was hiding a tricycle on Fourth Street Northeast Mondey when a vehicle ran over the child. Three fingers of the right hand were crushed and amputated. She suffered severe bruising.
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Besale Toy
Horthea
Fourth
Mondey
Crown Prince Alexis Appears Amid Royal Gift Distribution
Patkiauty January reports the Russian imperial crown prince Alexis fulfilling his first public appearance since illness. He attended the Christmas gift distribution for soldiers at the palace, delivering gifts to the Cossacks despite harsh weather and a long journey.
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Patkiauty
Alexis
Nicholas
Thix Atte
Chriatmas Tros
Taarekod-Belo
France
Taft Replies To Central American Conference On Trade
President Taft and the U S government respond to Central American Conference held in San Jose Costa Rica. The exchange centers on opening a warehouse and the practical effects of treaty provisions for labor and commerce in the region. The notes express support for neutral gains and broader cooperation between the United States and Central American states.
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Alteste
Wilson
Tonkratulation
Yehias
Taft
Seabe
Faustino Vignes
San Jose
Costa Rica
Waahoi
Clayton Quits Politics as Arkansas National Committeeman
Gen Clayton, Arkansas Republican national committeeman since 1872, resigned to National Chairman Hilles. He plans to move from Arkansas to Washington DC, ending a record long service as a national committeeman for the party.
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Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Hilles
Clayton
District of Columbia
Revord
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