Outlines Bank Reform Plan For Central Reserve
Former Representative Charles N. Fowler proposed a national bank system overhaul to Congress. He urged universal bank authority across commercial, savings, and trust functions with gold reserves, central zones, and a depu ty comptroller presiding over regional boards to control gold movements and set discount rates, creating a decentralized national credit system.
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Washington
Charles N. Fowler
New Jersey
House
Currency Reform Committee
Bankers’ Council
Court of Appeals
United States Comptroller
Big Central Reserve
United States
Fowler
Rockefeller Foundation Bill Passed by House in 1452 to 65 Vote
Washington January 21 The House passed Articles of Incorporation for the Rockefeller Foundation to manage a 100 million philanthropic fund donated by John D Rockefeller. The measure now goes to the Senate. Named incorporators include John D Rockefeller Jr Frederick Gates Starr Murphy and others. The foundation aims to advance civilization and relieve suffering through knowledge dissemination and eleemosynary efforts.
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Washington
Rockefeller Foundation
John Dr. Rockefeller
House
Senate
Representative Peters
Massachusetts
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Frederick T. Gates
Starr J. Murphy
Divorce of all roads in merger order talks in Washington
Representatives of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific met Attorney General Wickersham to discuss implementing the Supreme Court decree dissolving their merger. The joint talks included Robert Lovett Frank Vanderlip Mortimer L. Schiff and Maxwell Levyarts. Details of the transfer of Central Pacific from Southern Pacific to Union Pacific were not disclosed.
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Washington
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Robert §. Lovett
Frank Vanderlip
Mortimer L. Schiff
Maxwell Levarts
Famous naturalists appeal to nation's children
John Burroughs and Ernest Thompson Seton issue a joint plea urging American children to push Congress to pass a national bird protection bill. The call urges messages from families to senators and representatives, stressing that bird loss harms farming and the outdoors. The appeal extends to adults as well, asking for immediate cooperation.
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New York
John Burroughs
Ernest Thompson Seton
Congress
America
Washington
Surrender After Murder Ties Gang to Chicago Robbers
Frank Madia surrendered amid a police manhunt for Robert Webb, the gang’s driver who killed Detective Peter Hart with Hart’s own revolver. Webb, linked to the auto theft ring on Michigan Avenue, fled after Cassella witnessed the shooting in a South Wabash flat near the gang’s headquarters. Webb’s capture and the earlier arrests narrow a nine day, four escape spree by the Pontiac reform parolee.
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Chicago
Frank Madia
Michigan Avenue
Robert Webb
Peter Hart
Madia
James
Perry
Hart
Webb
Frederick Sticken
Michael Cassella
Wabash Avenue
Auto Bandits
Cassella
James A. Percy
South Wabash Avenue
Capt. Lavin
Hyde Park
Walter Scott
Jay
Pontiac Reformatory
Mat
John Worthy School For
Heig
Briand Forms French Cabinet Names 15 Ministers
Paris Jan 21 Aristide Briand completed the cabinet list and submitted it to President Fallieres. The lineup includes Briand premier and interior minister, Barthou justice, Jennart foreign affairs, Etienne war, Baudin marine, Klotz finance, Breeg public instruction, Depuy public works, Morel agriculture, David commerce, Gahist hault colossies, Bosnard labor.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Fallieres
Interior
Justice
Jean Barthou
Charles C. A. Jennart
Eugene Etienne
Pierre Baudin
Louis L. Klotz
Jules Breeg
Jean Depuy
Jean Morel
Fernando David
Gabriel Gahist‘hau
Rene Bosnard
Fire Threatens Town as Large Blaze Ravages New London
A fast moving fire in New London on January 21 swept a business block aided by strong winds. By 8:30 am the flames remained uncontrolled, with estimated losses around 100000 dollars, climbing to 240000 dollars as smoke filled the area. Separate blaze in Erie, Pennsylvania began in the Lawrie building basement causing about 260000 dollars in damage.
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New London
At & Oelock
Erie
Lawrie
Mosely Family Marks Multiple Wedding Anniversaries
In Keokuk Iowa on January 21 Mr and Mrs G W Mosely celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. At the same time Mrs J D M McTutosh eldest daughter marked her forty fifth anniversary and their youngest daughter her thirty third. Also present was grandson Gilbert Mosely of Oklahoma City who celebrated his birthday anniversary.
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Keokuk
G. W. Mosely
J. DM. McTutosh
Gilbert Mosely
Bighoma City
Weather Report Summary for Local Area
Temperatures ranged from 2 to 7 degrees with a cold night. A year ago the minimum was percent below and the maximum 23 degrees above this level.
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Ty Harlan Optied Co
Teunad
Underwood Says Labor Not Only Cost Factor in Tariff
Washington hearing on agriculture schedules resumed with about 40 witnesses, including experts on citrus, spices, tallow, and nursery stock. Chairman Underwood stressed management and executive leadership as shaping production costs, arguing labor cost is vital but not sole factor. Delegates urged free soy beans for lurds and higher duties on wool grease, while pineapple interests urged keeping tariffs.
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Washington
Jan
House Committee On
Underwood
Orient
J. J. Culberson
Paris
Tex
Interstate
Cotton Seed Crushers” Association
Harry Hartley
F. W. Hobbs
Boston
National Association of Wool Growers
A. W. Eames
San Francisco
Hawaiian Pineapple Association
Black Hawk Sulong Named on Iowa House Committees
Des Moines Iowa January 21 Speaker Edward H Cunningham announced the Iowa House standing committees after a revess with one new panel on public health Rep Grant of Black Hawk will sit on Board of Control Ways and Means Municipal Corporations Banks and Banking Insurance Constitutional and Judicial districts Senatorial districts Rep Bernstock serves on Constitutional Domestic Manufactures Railroads and Transportation Food and Dairy Commerce and Trade Conservation of Resources Telegraph and Express Building and Lead Normal Shoals
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Des Moines
Edward H. Cunninghan
House of the
Iowa
Graut
Black Hawk
Board of Control
Ways
Bernstock
Condiments
Telegraph and Express
Wisconsin cattle talk urges kind cow greetings motto
Malcom T Gardner of Delavan will speak at the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders association meeting in February. He will promote kindness to livestock and share his consent to install a taste box in a stable as part of his message. The ad-style note hints at “Light Draft” cigars.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Gardner
Smallpox Alert Halts Vagrancy in Mt Maditen Jail
A cane of emalipax was found in Mt Maditen county jail causing a rapid shutdown of vagrancy cases in the police court. Suspects near railroad yards fled town after the alert reached the public. Albert Moriet, a former opera broker, was arrested for alleged jewelry store burglary after a recent band concert. Moriet had been exposed to the disease, which spread to a fellow prisoner.
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Mt, Maditen
Ja Dan
Hoo
Albert Moriet
Calm Follows Storm of Riot in Legislature
Cheyenne Wyoming January 21 Members of the legislature and house officers show expressions of regret over yesterday's riot in the house. The event signals likely close controversies ahead. Republicans and democrats have a new subcommittee on election with four Republicans and three Democrats. This aids Senator Warren's potential re election if contests are overruled.
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Cheyenne
Wyo Dan
House
Noll
Joseph M. Carey
Evelt
State Angled for Conviction in Dr Longshore Trial
Assistant county attorney McCoy argued the state case against Dr Anna Longshore for a second degree murder. He alleged a criminal operation on Oct 2 that led to Rebecca Shade's death on Oct 28, detailing visits by Miss Shade and others to medical offices. The defense sat calm as the case unfolded with testimonies and corroboration claims.
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Louis
Edward al. Met‘oy
Anna Longshore
Tacei
Longshore
P Commission
Urea
Shade O
Margaret Clark
Fred Morris
Lev Fiants
Sm All Reir
Rebecca Shade
Sunnday
Carr
McCoy
Elas
Mika Shade
Kenyon Wins Reelection On Separate Ballots In Senate
In a tight election on separate ballots, Senator Kenyon defeats Daniel Hiatuilten by a 3 vote margin in joint session. Kenyon led in the Senate with 24 to 18 while the House vote stood Kenyon 6 to 18, with some members absent. The result concludes with a majority for Kenyon on joint ballot and a public address planned by Kenyon after the vote.
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Wls
Kenyon
Few Mabook
Tomiarras
Senate
Daniel Hiatuilten
Demoncent
Boon
Colima Volcano Erupts in Wild Outbreak Fears Deaths
Guadalajara reports Colima volcano exploded violently last night sending refugees fleeing from villages and ranches. hundreds arrived in the city on improvised train cars as gases, smoke and dense ash clouds engulfed the area. despite less lava, roofs and streets sat under volcanic dust as a NW gale swept deadly gases over to safety.
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Guadalajara
Mex
Colima
Disquieting Reports From Vera Cruz Prompt Warship Move
Washington reports indicate grave conditions in Vera Cruz Mexico with rebel attacks and kidnapping fears prompting state department officials to consider detaching a Atlantic fleet battleship for protection. Meanwhile Servian army officers orders to return to regiments and Vienna telegrams show growing optimism on Ottoman peace efforts.
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Washington
Vera Cras
Mexico
State Department
Trujitanamo
Lave
Madero
Zapata
United States
Wronting
North Dakota
Utah
Florida
Colom
Giainraname
Toe
Helgrade
Vienna
Austria
Constantinople
Europe
Legislature Specials Prompt Suffrage and Direct Election Moves
Des Moines reports a joint resolution to extend suffrage and a concurrent resolution urging direct election of U S senators. Governor Clarke calls for an industrial dispute act to settle strikes. Dubuque Senator Sehrup backs a bill to abolish narrow gauge railroads. Saltzman seeks funding for a building project and a binding twine factory at the Anamosa state reformatory.
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Des Moines
Congress
United States
Clarke
Saltzman
Anamoss State Reformatory
Senate to Dr Custodian
Des Moines reports the Thirty-fifth general assembly opened with an executive session to review a governor’s communication. The governor seeks confirmation of a custodian appointment, with Capt. W. A. Buchworth of Keesequa rumored as a candidate and Capt. Ey Ehr referenced as the current custodian.
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Des Moines
Senate
Thirty-fifth
General Assembly
Geo. W. Clarke
W. A. Buchworth
Keeseuqua
Crestnt
Carroll
Cold Wave Spreads Across East Atlantic States
A cold wave moved from the Midwest into the Atlantic states with high pressure drifting toward New England. The Weather Bureau issued warnings for northern New England as much colder weather is expected tonight along the coast from Norfolk to Eastport Maine. interior areas anticipate warmer conditions on Wednesday.
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Washington
Atlantic States
Middle West
New England
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Coast
Norfolk
Astpart
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