Glass Bill Aims Elastic Notes and Reserve Reform
The article outlines a measure by Representative Glass to create elastic Treasury notes not exceeding 500 million dollars, with a gold reserve and safeguards against inflation. It details rediscount facilities, a restructured reserve system, and government backing while not making notes legal tender. The plan envisions shifting reserves to Federal reserve banks and laying groundwork for a broader national banking framework, with further details to be debated after President Wilson’s address.
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Jewels Lost by Brooklyn Husband in New York
A Brooklyn husband left with jewels worth 21000 in his coat pocket and rode to New York by subway to place them in a safe deposit. He was jostled in the crowded car and the packet vanished at Bowling Green station, prompting a $2000 reward for delivery without questions.
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Never Kissed by Husband in a Pittsburgh Divorce Case
In Pittsburgh on June 19, 17 year old Mary Leonard daughter of Oliver D Harrison testified that her husband never kissed her. Married at 15 in Wellsburg West Virginia they returned to Pittsburgh and she refused to reunite. A habeas corpus action failed as she remained with her parents and the husband disappeared. The master recommended divorce and the girl rejoiced at reclaiming her name.
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Clemency Halts Cuban Murderer's Hang Today
President Wilson commuted Andrew Gonzales's death sentence for the 1912 murder of his wife Madeline to life imprisonment on grounds of insanity. Gonzales, who had admitted guilt, showed no elation at learning his life would be spared. The case followed court fights over his sanity after a prior adjudication of unsound mind in New York.
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Ministers Uphold Vote Cast On Party Lines
London June 19 The House of Commons adopted a substitute motion by 348 to 268 ending the Marconi affair. The debate, led by Asquith and Grey for the government and Balfour and Bonar Law for the opposition, framed ministers Isaacs and Lloyd George as acting in good faith and not corrupt, while acknowledging indiscretion.
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Divided House Debates Ministers Conduct and Whitewash Vote
The house splits on ministerial conduct with cries of carelessness not corruption, opposing factions arguing over censure. Adkins amends along party lines with Labor and Nationalists backing the government, while a few Liberals abstain. The substitute resolution by Cave passes without division, replacing yesterday's opposition measure. The committee majority report is derided as a whitewash and had little support from the start.
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Naval Secrecy Ordered For Submarine and Torpedo Craft
A June 19 Washington dispatch reports a Navy order tightening secrecy on construction and operations of submarines and torpedo boats. The Brooklyn Navy Yard received the directive, barring crews from discussing structures or methods. Commander M M Taylor notes the U S follows other nations in secrecy enforcement.
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Tragic electrocution of lineman at Tunlaw and Jewett
Joseph H Allison a 47 year old lineman died after touching a bare 2,400 volt live line at Tunlaw road and Jewett street northwest. Georgetown University Hospital received him after emergency care by Dr W H Carr who sped through traffic to reach the hospital. An inquest was to be held this morning at the Merges's.
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Twenty dead in Florida tornado cuts Tallahassee capital
Tornado and storm wreck Tallahassee causing extensive damage to the old Capitol building and city stores. Reports say twenty feared dead in Tallahassee area with hundreds injured and widespread destruction from uprooted trees and ruined crops. Coast reports speak of drownings on the Florida keys as wreckage drifts ashore. In Madison county, Kentucky, a tornado and electric storm killed one person and injured another, with livestock and property losses nearing $100,000.
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Florida Keys
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Arthur Snowden
Battle Begins as Rebels and Federals Clash in Sonora
In Sonora near Ortiz and Hermosillo a general engagement opens between about 5,000 rebels and 3,000 federal troops. Gen. Ojeda’s federal column advances north of Guaymis while Constitutionists defend Hermosillo. Gov. Pesqueira notified officials of the battle.
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Senator Bacon Rejects Recognizing Huerta Regime
Senator Bacon, head of the Senate foreign relations committee, said no recognition should be given to Huerta’s government. He cited a revolutionary regime, ongoing Mexican conflict, and the need for peace, order, and legal elections before any acknowledgment from Washington.
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Trains Collision Kills Fourteen in Vallejo Cal
A head on trolley crash near Vallejo California today caused fourteen deaths and over 30 injuries. Eleven died instantly and three died soon after, many victims were Vallejo residents. The accident followed a miscommunication as a conductor received dispatcher orders by telephone just before the collision.
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Mob executes Black man amid horror in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas a mob dragged William Norman a Black man to a street intersection where his body was stripped burned and left to hang for about an hour as hundreds of tourists and locals watched. The incident followed accusations of an attack on Garland Hoff a 12 year old White girl who died later. Officials pursue responsibility while the mob disperses.
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Riverside sinks off Cape Mendocino with 36 crew rescued
Wireless reports say the steam lumber schooner Riverside foundered near Cape Mendocino after likely striking a reef. The 36 crew were rescued by the Admiral Farragut's boats and a Eureka tug. No cause is confirmed.
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Assails U8 Troops and Seeks War Dept Action
J J Kilpatrick of Candelaria arrives in Washington to file charges before Secretary of War against U S troops stationed on the Rio Grande claim drunkenness rioting and martial law methods by officers. He says Maj Cameron confiscated an armed shipment including a machine gun and seeks protection for store post office mill gunnery and farm operations claiming intimidation of freight agents and arbitrary seizure of arms. He cites a slain son in law and a hostile border population while urging troop withdrawal or curbs on conduct.
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Index to Today's Issue Features Mixed News and Notes
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Artist Carl Mauch Ends Life After Vision Fades
Special to The Washington Port Chicago June 19 Carl Mauch a 63 year old artist killed himself by poison after losing sight minute he conceived what he hoped would be his masterwork His remark There is nothing left for me reflected his despair He was born in Württemberg Germany and a rift with a boyhood rival colors the tale of his early life
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Trapped Under Car Foot, Murphy Severely Crushed
Deputy U S Marshal James L Murphy and Rep H Garland Dupre were trapped between two streetcars on F Street NW. The inside wheel pressed on Murphys foot, requiring hospital care. An ambulance crew and a car jack freed him. Dupre escaped minor injuries. Murphy, 4, lives at 415 7th Street NW.
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Tragic distraction at Ascot as rider is shot at
The Ascot gold cup race turned tragic when a man, Harold Hewitt, shot at jockey Whalley causing Tracery to bolt and crash. Hewitt, 50, an educated man with religious mania, was injured and conveyed to hospital after the incident. Prince Palatine won the cup riding for T Pilkington. August Belmont and wife sailed for Europe following the event.
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Moving Picture Reveals Tryst of Two Normal School Students
Two Normal School students are exposed by a moving picture photographer as they share a quiet moment. The scene unfolds near a rustic mossy garden, drawing attention to a private encounter and the public gaze it invites. The narrative hints at shifting travel plans and train departures between Washington, St. Louis, and Chicago as the story develops.
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