Federal Reserve Act Speech Critiques Monetary Reform
The article discusses a fiery critique of the Federal Reserve Act, arguing it ends financial domination by money changers and eases widespread distress from bank panics. It claims unemployment, famine relief, and bank insolvencies worsened under prior policy, while supporters say the Act stabilizes credit and payroll lending. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic administrations over the period, highlighting perceived shifts in economic policy and international loan activity.
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Jessettat
Jan
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve
New York
Europe
Fragmentary Demographic Notes From Wartime Era
Fragmented unreadable OCR yields stray phrases about democracy, administration, federal reserve, labor, and factory security. The garbled text references war effort, public service, and anxiety over business and crops, but no clear event, date, or identifiable names emerge.
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Federal Reserve
Democracy
Fragmented OCR Debate on Civil War and Party Leaders
The readable fragments show a distorted discussion mentioning the Civil War, treason, patriots, and political leaders in Chicago last week. It references Republicans and Democrats in session, weighing the role and actions of soldiers, with uncertain conclusions about loyalty and history.
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Chicago
Issian
Faris
Waterway Suit Seeks Pay and Charter Details
Illinois edged Waterway commission members filed a motion in the supreme court seeking leave to petition for a writ of mandamus. Treasurer Andr Jones J Brad salaries and $5,000,000 capital are noted. A charter application filed with the secretary of state at Atlanta indicates exclusive operation in the region.
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Llinois Dged Waterway Commission
Mandi
Andr Jones
J. Brad
Secretary of State At Atlant
Liquid poison used in Lambert murder case at Waukegan
Coroner Dr John Pavylon testified that cyanide causing Marion Lambert’s death arrived in liquid form and left stains on her hand and face as if from a trickle. The defense may claim crystals were brought by Lambert. The case involves University of Wisconsin student Orpet and药 supplies dealer Hassinger. Reports mention possible perjury charges against Josephine Davis based on trial testimony.
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Waukegan
John
Pavylon
Will H. Ofpet
Marion Lambert
Miss’ Lambert
Young Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Charles Hassinger
Madison
Wis
Miss Tambert
Taylor
Miss Lambert
Josephine Davis
Orpet
Fate of Rail Negotiations Hinges on Employers' Attitude
New York June 14 The fate of talks between railroad managers and unions over wage demands hangs on whether employers will give a definite answer The conference adjourned with leaders pressing for a clear reply President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen challenged the number of questions still to be answered and the parties debated the path forward A vote by unions on empowering officials to strike was discussed as the next step if talks fail
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New York
United States
Heip
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Elisha
J.ee
Auto Bandits Slay Officer in Chicago Robbery
Motor Cycle Policemen Herman Malow was shot and killed while pursuing two bandits who robbed an automobile, took jewelry valued at 2000 dollars from two women and 200 from two men, and escaped in a stolen car. The bandits fled, leaving one officer mortally wounded and another seriously wounded.
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Chicago
Herman Malow
Thebe Linde
French Ruffians Punished In Paris Roundup Tale
New York reports Pierce returning from France tells of a Paris round up where Apaches were allegedly driven from the city and executed in platoons under Gen Gallieni. He cites a French officer who claimed the purge occurred as Bordeaux was established and observers watched the approach of the enemy. He says he believes the rumor.
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New York
Pierce
Pierce Pil Corporation
France
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Paris
Bordeaux
Gallieni
Paria
National Democratic delegates named for the Democratic convention
In St Louis on June 15 the national body of Democrats elected state delegates to the national convention. The list names delegates for each state including Alabama South Arizona California Connecticut Georgia Kansas Kentucky and many others with many individuals such as Dockweiler Barnett Howell Elder Sapp Crawford Talbert Coughlin Wood Lynch McBeath Kremer Multen McCarthy McMurchie Tragspeth and Moyle among others. Also listed are delegates from New York North Carolina New Jersey New Mexico Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Maryland and additional territories and a district.
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St Louis
Alabama
Sk South
Arizona
F .T. Coulter
Arkansas
California
Laadere Dockweiler
le Tohn
B. Barnett
Iticut
Elomer
Kansas
William B
Sapp
Kentucky
W. Fr. Louisian
Robert
Marne
Charles F. Fannan
Maryland
J. Fred C. Talbert
Massachusetta
John W Coughlin
Michigan
Edwin ©. Wood
Minnesota
B. F. Lynch
Mississippi
J. M. McBeath
Missouri
Edward Qeltra Montani
J. Bruce Kremer
Nebraska
Arthur F. Multen
Nevada
James L. McCarthy
New Hampshire
C. McMurchie
New Jersey
Robert S. Tragspeth
New Morte AL Ones
New York
Norman 7
North Carolina
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Ohin
B. H. Moore
Okbkthoma
Roberciaibreath
Oregon
H. M. Kanuis
A. Mitchell Palmar
Rhinleiskiniti
Patrick Ho Qian
South Carolna
Tiiman
South Dakota
James Mee
Tennessee
Cordell Hull
Texas
Willam Poindexter
Utah
James H. Moyle
Vermont
James E. Kennedy
Virginia
Carter Gli
Washington
Q. J. Wallace
West Virginia
T. Methaw
Wisconsin
L Meh J. Martin
Wyoming
John FE. Osborne
Alaska
TT Donahue
Tistrive of
Columbia
J. Fo Castel
Moawe Lit —Jotn HM
Wilson Baroy Tina
Andres Crnsaa
Philippine detande-Tubt
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Japs Fight with Brusiloff on Many Fronts
London reports heavy Japanese assaults supporting Gen Brusiloff with large numbers. Budapest dispatch cites captured Austrian officers. 6,000 prisoners led by unequipped leaders found near the rout. Washington notes President Wilson opposes inserting a plank to bar federal judges from elective office.
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Lery
Brusiloff
Budapest
Morning Post
Az Uisag
Hothmer
Erecy
Wilson
Washington
Encyclopedia of Military Terms Enters London Press
A Telegram from Loudon reports the Listening Post, Jet Canadian Division’s official organ in France, features a new 2-A encyclopedia of military terms. It explains trench life slang from Karledwire to bayonet and biscuit, with notes on billets and bugle calls.
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Loudon
France
London
Lilleting
Susie
Jrith
Gasoline price inquiry ends after FTC hearing
The Federal Trade Commission closed its inquiry into rising gasoline prices after Standard Oil and other firms testified with diverging explanations. A full report will be released soon. Independent refiners blamed Standard Oil for lack of competition and price fixing, while Standard Oil did not offer a detailed defense. Also reported is the brain weight of Dr. J. William White, weighing 53 ounces, higher than the average.
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Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil
Conpion
Philadelphia
William White
The
Universi of Pennsylvania
Revolutionary Soldiers and Hunter Family History in Indiana
A reader disputes a published claim that only one Revolutionary War veteran lies in Daviess County Indiana. The letter highlights Sergeant Hunter, buried near Mount Olive Cemetery on State Road east of Washington, and traces the Hunter family history from Maryland via Cambridge to Ohio and Indiana. The piece notes a later conclusion that Dr. John Anderson also rests in the area.
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Democrat
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Mount Olive
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Hunter
Maryland
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