Currency measure in final form to be signed tonight
Washington, Dec 22 reports say administration leaders in Congress pushed to wrap the final currency bill into law and have it ready for President Wilson to sign before Christmas. The conference committee resolved differences with eight to twelve regional banks and a stronger gold reserve, with potential delays from printing and Senate objections to a bank deposit insurance provision.
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Ackley Farmer Wins Big Corn Load Prize
Ackley Iowa December 22 1912 Special A local elevator ran a contest offering a fur coat to the farmer who carried the largest box load of corn. The winner hauled 291 bushels nearly five tons while a rival brought in 289 bushels in the event attracting local farmers.
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Probable fatal shot in Burlington by drunken man
Olive Layton, 28, is in a Burlington hospital with a bullet in her head after a shot fired by Charles Anderson, a cement worker. Layton says the shooting was accidental, while Anderson claims intoxication prevented him from knowing how it occurred.
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Unsettled Weather This Week Across the United States
Washington D C December 22 News reports unsettled Christmas week weather will bring frequent rains to the Pacific coast and overcast skies nationwide. Disturbances from the southwest and off the north Pacific coast expected to move eastward, bringing rain and snow to the central valleys, Midwest, and eastern states by midweek with a temporary warm spell and then cooler conditions. no severe cold wave expected this week.
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Roll of Honor Courier Readers in Waterloo
Waterloo reader recalls subscribing since 1873 and expresses dependence on the Courier. The note, dated December 4, 1913, is signed by J. P. Greeley of 618 Western Ave El Tovar Havana Cigar advert seen in the page.
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Pepper Dies After Typhoid Chapter In Iowa Politics
Congressman Irvin Pepper of Muscatine dies at Mercy hospital after peritonitis following a typhoid illness. Born June 10, 1876 in Davis County, he rose from teacher to lawyer and Democratic leader, serving as county attorney and congressman, with a planned Iowa Senate bid before his illness. Funeral set for Ottumwa Friday at 1 PM.
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Administration Will Co-Operate In Trust Regulation
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson intends to work with business to comply with the Sherman act. He cites AT&T as a model, says others have shown willingness to reorganize, and will send a special message to Congress after vacation urging strict enforcement and clear interpretation of the law. Justice officials say cooperation will be used where possible while prosecutions continue for violations.
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Simultaneous Raids On Two Iowa Strong Boxes
Reports from Dunkerton and La Porte City describe break-ins at local lumber and grain office facilities. In Dunkerton, thieves blew open the safe at Renz and Teldeger Lumber Co and escaped with $60. windows shattered by the blast, tools scattered, bloodhounds debated. In La Porte City, robbers failed to open the Farmers Grain Elevator exchange safe, using an ax before leaving. bloodhounds traced a scent to nearby Mt. Auburn road before losing the trail.
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Col C A Clark Dies Aged 72 Noted Iowa Lawyer
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 22 Col Charles A Clark a leading Iowa lawyer died suddenly at 72 He left Iowa in 1866 and gained fame for legal skill He was active in the Democratic party until 1896 switching to Republicans He served in the Sixth Maine volunteers earning congressional thanks for gallant conduct Also note Cal T Kingsley’s absence to Colorado Springs for two weeks.
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Attorney Van Wagenen Charges McReynolds and Trust Ties
Sioux City Iowa December 22 1943 Attorney Van Wagenen former Northern District of Iowa official fires charges at the Justice Department accusing Attorney General McReynolds of trust affiliations. He cites a Master Plumbers association ring rigging bids and pooling profits while demanding kickbacks and control over jobs. Louis Murphy replies with sharp rebuke and a new appointee named Grover M Neess.
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Guarantee Bank Deposits to Be Guaranteed in New Bill
Washington D C Dec 22 The elimination of the federal guarantee of bank deposits in the new currency bill is to be followed by a separate bill to establish such a guarantee Chairman Owen of the Senate Banking Committee expects to introduce it early next month.
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President in Good Health After Weeks Away
President Wilson appears in strong health as he meets Washington correspondents at a Monday morning press conference marking his return after several weeks away. The brief appearance signals renewed vigor and continuity of leadership.
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Illinois Central Pays Waterloo Workers For November
The Illinois Central distributed a total of $94,098.07 in November payrolls to 1,409 Waterloo residents. The checks covered shop, train, track and office staff on the Town and Minnesota divisions and were issued Friday and Saturday before Christmas. If this average continues, Waterloo would receive about $1,129,176 annually.
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Desolation in Chihuahua as Villa’s rebels tighten grip
Desolate Chihuahua City endures siege aftermath with empty churches and guarded shops. Villa’s forces claim unity as federal troops retreat, while Mercado allegedly flees across the border. US troops on Presidio watch for Mercado amid fragile regional control. Bank of London and Mexico suspends payments due to currency shortage.
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Bartholdt Will Not Seek Re election in 1976
Washington Rep Richard Bartholdt of Missouri announces he will not run again after 22 years in the House. Only Payne of New York and Jones of Virginia have longer records. Bartholdt says he will devote efforts to universal peace.
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