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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

10

Senate appoints conference on bill to balance commercial finance

The senate tonight named a conference committee to resolve differences with the house on a bill reorganizing financial conditions. Democrats Owen Ooorman Reed Pomerene Shafroth Fields lead the senate group with Bastow Crawford as Republicans. House members Glass Early Hayes also sit on the conference. The house panel will be named tomorrow. Currency writers and Secretary McAdoo have already discussed chief points of difference.

Galeries Senate House Owen Ooorman Reed Pomerene Shafroth Fields Nelson Bastow Crawford Glass Hayes Calfornia McAdoo Treasur

Battle Over Federal Reserve Bill Struggles in Congress

A lengthy debate outlines differences between the house and senate on federal reserve provisions. Amendments by La Follette target conflicts of interest and interlocking directorships while leaders weigh board membership and bank control amid a looming currency bill passage.

Federal Reserve Board Mumber Bank la Folletta Standard Gil Tamme Banncal Ato Natemi City Bank Janother Marin Group National Bank of Gommerce ENS Western Hemisphere Bank of

Senate Amendments Rejected Promptly at Noon

The afternoon session will formally reject the senate amendments to the inn and pave the way for immediate action by the senate when it convenes at noon. Conferees from both houses are expected to begin work shortly after the senate reconvenes following noon.

Senate

Woman on Train Breaks Window in Attempted Jump

A well dressed non English speaker was taken from a Louisville and Nashville train at Union Station after smashing a car window to leap from speed. Passengers, near Atlanta, helped restrain her as she screamed. Authorities seek her identity with New York offices.

Louisville and Nashville Union Station Po Ienen Milam and Palmer New York Atlanta Jacksonville

Ship Breaks on Rocks With Crew Lashed to Rigging

New York December 19. Three masted schooner John R. Wooley of New York to Providence ashore on Gardners Island at the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound. Eight crew members lashed to the rigging unable to reach land. Revenue cutter Itasca launched from Montauk Point after wireless report. Heavy seas breaking over the deck described in reports reaching New York.

New York John R. Wooley Providence Gardnersa Island Long Island Sound Itasca Montauk Point Gardners Wland Scaa

Bill Would Exempt Assistant Postmasters From Civil Service

Washington December 19 The house committee on post offices completed the post office appropriation bill and will report it after the holiday recess The Democrats voted to add a provision similar to that in the sundry civil bill exempting deputy collectors and deputy marshals from civil service The bill totals about 303.69 million dollars a cut of roughly 2.09 million from the department estimates.

Washington Post Office House Committee On Post Offices Post Office Department

President signs the Hetch Hetchy bill in San Francisco

President Wilson signed the Hetch Hetchy Bill granting a public water supply to San Francisco. He accompanied his signature with a statement that the bill serves the public needs of the region without impairing the usefulness of the public domain.

Washington Wilson San Francisco

Priest portrayed crime as sacrifice of love in Schmidt trial

New York December 19 defense medical witness in Hans Schmidt murder trial described the defendant’s actions as a sacrifice of love. Dr Lichtenstein testified Schmidt wept when shown a handkerchief embroidered with the letter A and asked about funds to build a church for the poor, linking motive to devotion.

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumailer Schmidt Anna Aumallery Lichtenstein

Carlton's Shoes for Men Insure New York Fashion Correctness

Carlton's Shoes for men emphasize fashion accuracy and craftsmanship made in New York. The brand promises classic styles and reliable quality with a focus on contemporary gentlemen seeking durable dress footwear.

New York

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