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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1913

Page

4

Bankers Seek Conciliatory Path on Owen Glass Currency Bill

Chicago August 22 bankers from across the country voiced a spirit of conciliation toward the Owen Glass currency bill with plans to amend and push concessions. President Reynolds of Continental and Commercial Bank reported talks in New York with Secretary McAdoo and urged reductions in federal reserve banks and expanded banker veto power to ease passage under a cooperative mood.

Chicago Freudent George M. Reynolds Continental and Commercial Bank New York Treas Meadow Reynolds Medda Reynels Teynelis Congress McAdan Wilson Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Toara Reserve Charity James B. Forsen

Conference considers currency reform and a new bill committee

Resolutions call delaying currency legislation at the present session pending a draft by a government banker and business commission appointed by the national chamber of commerce. A committee on resolutions includes A Barton Hepburn James B Forgan George M Reynolds John Ferrin Sol Wexler BEJ Connecticut Nathan Adams Texas George A Holderness H A Meehlenpak Hawes R F Maddox Standard Jones Foote Jnp, plus Andrew J Frame comments. The panel proposes a bill allowing banks to cow checks. Frame warns the plan may fail to preserve the gold standard since treasury notes redeemable in gold or lawful money.

Visiing Congress National Chamber of Commerce Committee On Currency Commission The American Banking Association A. Barton Hepburn New York James B. Forgan Chicago George M. Reynolds John Ferrin Los Angeles Sol Wexler New Orleans BE J Connecticut Nathan Adams Texas George A. Holderness North Carolina H. A. Meehlenpak Andrew J. Frame Waukesha Wis Treasury

Bryan Currency Bill Aids Trusts Critics Call For Caution

Democratic members of the Senate currency committee discussed holding a brief hearing series after the bill reaches the Senate. If held, hearings would feature invited testimony to scrutinize the proposed currency legislation and its provisions.

Lam Ax Muck Remy Theman Lo Mccaden House Senate Congress Unen Senate Currency Committee

Seton Blyth to Play at Auditorium Sunday

Seton Blyth the Edinburgh organist arrived in Atlanta on ten invitation of Colonel Feel and the Music Festival association. He will be soloist at the free concert at the Auditorium Armory Sunday afternoon with pieces never before heard on the Atlanta organ. Blyth has played at Westminster Abbey and in major English and Scottish cathedrals and is among distinguished organists invited to Atlanta this fall for a potential successor to Dr. Percy J. Starnes.

Seton Blyth Edinburgh Scotland Atlanta W. L. Feel Music Festival Association Auditorium Armory Mis Blyth Ware Westminster Abbey London Frank E. Sawyer England Birth Unis Fall Wll Percy J. Starnes

Grace Church Revival Gains Momentum Under Bass Preaching

Grace Methodist church sees growing interest in evangelistic services led by Rev. J M Bass noted for magnetic oratory. An illustrated Thursday service drew 300 children, while Sunday plans include 11am and 8pm sermons plus a men only 3:30pm session featuring his sermon on slavery. Dr. Jones organized full Sunday participation across church departments.

Grace Church Grace Methodist Church J. M. Bass Bass Jones

Will Fight to Break Will of Judge Godbee

Augusta news reports attorneys plan to challenge the late Judge Walter S. Godbee will claiming it was drawn before his third marriage and invalidated by that union. Florence Boyer Godbee’s heirs also contest, while Miss Maggie Godbee seeks to preserve her inheritance amid the looming court battle.

Augusta Walter S. Godbee Florence Boyer Godbee Millen Edna Perkins Godbee Mvalid James M. Hull William H. Fleming Archibald Boyer Florence Godbee Judge Godbee Maggie Godlee Fudge Godbee Mia Erna Perkins Godbee R. Lee Wood

Grant Park Children Capture Championship

Grant Park children dominated yesterday’s playground meet with top finishes across sprint races and high jump events. Winners hailed from Grant park and neighboring locales including Joyner park Mile park English avenue Pine Hill and Mims park, with prizes donated by local firms and a substantial contribution from Georgia Railway and Power Company.

Joseph W. Bean Grant Park Preaenian Frank K. Block Company Nunnally & Co Lewis and Norris & Co Georgia Railway and Power Company Playground Commission Alter Mitchell Fine Siena May Young Winn Funine Stella May Young Joyner Park Ruby Marnest Pins Eol Rosella Norman Pinar HI Gente Bell Grant Mark Hazel Meister Joyner Parx Nora Duckworth English ‘Avenue Wille Rise Vernon Powell Land Marcus Kléd English Ivylyn Chambers Grant Spark English Avenue Mims Park Joner Park Hazel Dean Clara Jones

Bijou to Open With Jewell Kelley Company

Canvass of public interest grows as the Jewell Kelly company brings to the Bijou a full four-set comedy drama Her Fatal Shadow for Monday matinee. Advance sales hint at record attendance, with promises of a complete production and strong cast in the popular family theater. At the Forsyth vaudeville bills feature Bond and Benton in Hanakerchief Number 13 and the Meredith Sisters in new songs with gala scenery. Moving pictures at the Grand present daily changing reels including Kinemacolor test pieces Life in Moor Village and The Scale Letter with a fresh program midweek.

Jewell Kelley Jewel Kelly Alent Forayim Forsyth Bond Benton Meredith Sisters Grama Kinemacolar Mondar Addon Moor

Rotary Club Applies For 20 Year Charter

The newly formed Rotary club filed for a twenty year charter yesterday. Thirty-one citizens signed the petition. The application states the club will develop and exchange progressive business ideas, promote honorable trade methods, advance business interests through publicity, and strengthen fellowship among members.

Rotary Club Crtizans Heing

Americus Market Opens as New Cotton Season Starts

Americus Ga August 22 Special Three hundred bales of cotton have arrived signaling an active start to the season. One hundred more bales came today from nearby plantations. The grade is high and commands top prices. Rainfall is needed for young cotton which has not set fruit due to drought.

Americus Drouth

Elkin Jr Honored by Rexall Clubs in Boston

Elkin Drug president W S Elkin Jr received a handsome chest of silver from Rexall convention delegates in Boston as a token of high regard from Rexall Club of the United States. He is a well known Atlanta figure and many friends celebrate the honor.

W. & Elkin, Jr Elkin Drug Company Rexall Seasion Boston Elkin Rexall Club United States

Ed Hogan Released After Arrest

Ed Hogan an alleged actor from New Orleans was released Friday afternoon after being arrested Thursday by Detective Harper. Moone had pressed charges that Hogan stared at several women at Five Points Doumaday morning. Police checked with New Orleans authorities but no word arrived, ending Hogan's detention.

Ed Hogan New Orleans Harper Hecarder Froem Prest Moone Hogan

Inspector Hays Attacked at City Hall Office

Inspector Hays was assaulted while seated at his desk on the fourth floor of City Hall Friday morning. Dr. J P Hall city physician treated him and he was taken home by an automobile. He appears to be suffering a nervous breakdown.

Wilkes County Couple Fights Over Children

Washington Ga August 22 A domestic tangle over four children between W K Hamilton and his wife Minerva Mitchell Hasken unfolds with habeas corpus writs to secure custody. Hamilton faces wife beating charges from his father in law A Y Mitchell of Monroe. A divorce action by Hamilton is also noted. The report also mentions a new British ambassador noted as a baseball fan.

Washington W. K. Hamilton Minerva Mitchell Ha Sken William Wynne City Court of Washington Hamilton A.y. Stchell Monroe Bamiltena

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