Blue Sky Law rules set for Georgia securities sales
Secretary of State Phil Duke announces a 15 percent limit on promotion costs for securities under Georgia blue sky rules. The measure aims to deter fake promoters by requiring full disclosure of costs and enforcing qualification under the buyer’s own state law before selling in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tle
Secretary of State
Phil Duke
Cook
Laskel
Uesaia
Ley
Uris
Annual meeting of the Story Association elects officers
The Story Association held its annual meeting in Charleston on December 20. Andrew C. McLaughlin was elected president with H. Morse Shons as vice president and George L. Burr as second vice president. Wallo G. Leland becomes secretary with Clarence W. New York as treasurer and B. Greens as executive council. The Dex Adams prize was announced to be awarded in December for the best essay on American Proverbs, with plans for delegates to travel to Cincinnati and Washington for sessions of the American Political Science Association aboard a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arleston
Etiean Historical Association
Ste
Andrew C. McLaughlin
Vyotdiret
H. Morseshons
Berkeley
Cal
George L. Burr
Itn- V
Wallo G. Leland
Pington
Weasur
Clarence W
New York
B. Greens
Thesa
Cincinnati
Daxter Adams
Violet Roof
Amer- Pnavai
Delates
New Busland
Philadelphia
Cumbin
Washington
Recallers Defeated in Carolina Mayor Recall Vote
In Orangeburg South Carolina December recall election voters upheld Mayor Wi Bryant and Councilman Weary Von Chaen Sr by large margins amid a total 158 vote. Brown opposed Crum while W C Smith challenged Van Ohson in the council race. The recall petition claimed the officials were temperamentally unfit to hold office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
8. C
Wi Bryant
Weary von Chaen
Broane
S. C Crum
W. C. Smith
van Ohson
Essyote
Major
Arrant
Grom
Smith
Dallas Masons Elect Officers at Sixtieth Annual Session
At the sixtyeenth annual communication of Dallas lodge No. 142, F. A. O., officers were elected and installed for the ensuing year. M. N. Moon was reelected Worshipful Master, Lawrence reelected Senior Warden, W. A. Dotson reelected Junior Warden, We A. Foster reelected Treasurer, H. Holland reelected Secretary, W. M. Hitchcock Senior Deacon, J. E. Brown Junior Deacon, O S. G. Hardage Senior Steward, J. F. Couch Junior Steward, OM. Hardage Tyler, and C. H. Lee Chaplain. The past year was prosperous. Also Royal Arch chapter No. 146 elected and installed officers: Fitehcook High Priest, G. W. Teleking, J. G. Wakbon Scribe, W. A Foster Treasurer, 20ay Camp Secretary, J. Hold Shiet Host, with other officers including J. C. Brown Ps. KHL Ryherteen, Hitchcock, M. L. Br third veil, W. Hay BM second veil, Bet Hardage first veil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
M. N. Moon
Lawrence
W. A. Doason
A. Foster
Holland
W._M
G. W. Tele King
J. GC. Wak- Bon
W. A. “Foster
Camp
J. &. Brown
Khl Ryherteen
Hittchcock
W. Hay
B. Sdronson
Bet Hardage
Sentinet
That Trainmen's Ball In Atlanta Lodge Tonight
The Atlanta lodge of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen holds its first big dance tonight in the Kimball house ball room. Aiming to be highly original and entertaining the committee arranged unique dance cards and popular dances. The event starts promptly at 3 o'clock with a $1 admission benefiting the lodge sick and charity fund.
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Atlanta
the Brotherhood of Railway
Kimball House
Moute
Vegins
M. T. Martin
W. H. Brewster
J. Walter Tripp
C F. Ren
B. R. T. Ball
New Federal Banks Back Farmers Say Coulter
Dr John Lee Coulter, secretary of the rural credit commission, urged in a AAAS address that new federal reserve banks and a rural credit system be established to ease farmers financial burdens. He argued for state or national institutions with bond power, government oversight, and real estate backed securities to grant long term loans while preserving commercial credit for crop holds and short term needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
John Lee Coulter
Rural Credit Commission
Washington, D. C
Racial and
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Kilpatrick Speaks on School Gardens to Atlanta Audience
Van Eric Kilpatrick of New York City, president of the School Garden Association of America, urged rapid installation of school gardens during an illustrated talk at Wesley Memorial church. He argued outdoor education is as essential as indoor facilities, cited the Back to the Farm movement, and highlighted gardens’ role in nature study with views from over twenty states and territories.
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van Eric Kilpatrick
New York City
School Garden Association of
Amerina
America
Wesley Mermorial
Auburn Avenue
Kilpatrick
Korea
Canada
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
School Garden Association
Ahanta
Ty ML. Erlitisa
Col Thompson fined 4000 under Sherman antitrust ruling
New York December. Col Robert M Thompson, indicted with James Z Patton and others for cornering the cotton market in 1905, appeared in federal court and was fined 4000. The other defendants were similarly fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert M. Thompson
James Z. Patton
Entered & Ples of Noise
Calumet Fire Alarm Probe Hints at Inside Suspect
In Calumet Michigan a coroner inquiry into the Christmas Eve disaster that killed seventy two focuses on who shouted fire. Witnesses describe a man with a Citizens Alliance button entering the hall and cry ing fire from inside while others claim the cry arose from within. Officials from labor and industry attend the hearings as conciliation efforts unfold and strike figures show wide gaps between union counts and company tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' Alliance
Theresa Csabo
Charles Olson
Hila Fortson
Union
John P. Bensmore
Department of Labor
Claude G. Taylor
Michigan State ‘Federation of Labor
Hancnck
Densmore
Hhis
Federation
W. Denton
Copper Range Consolidated Company
Conbanies
Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden Dies in Stockholm
Stockholm Sweden December 54 Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden died today in her seventy eighth year after several days of illness from lung inflammation. She had been mostly an invalid for over two decades, supported by caregivers due to melancholia and fragile health. She supported Salvation Army efforts and temperance, and was duchess of Nassau by marriage to King Oscar II. Her death leaves a large estate with most assets destined for her younger son Oscar who gave up his throne rights to marry Ebba Munck.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Sophia of
Sha
Salvation Army
Princess of
Nassau
Wiesbaden
Oscar II
Oscars
Oscar
Ebba Munk
Oscar K
Queer Sophia
Lillie D. Blake Dies in Sanatorium at 82
Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake a pioneer feminist died today in an Englewood sanitarium at age 82 Born 1833 in Finleigh XC she married F G Amsted in 1855 whose death followed by a 1862 marriage to Grinfill Blake A longtime advocate of woman suffrage she helped pass school suffrage laws lectured across the nation and before Congress and state legislatures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Lillie Devereux Blake
Blake
Fin
Leigh
F. G. Amsted
Philadelphia
Grinfill Blake
York
Inadequate Public School System Blamed for Youth Crime
Mrs. Charles H. Craigie, head of the Brooklyn Public Library association, told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that the U S public school system fails to meet lifework needs of 90 percent of students. She cited $300 million annual spending and urged industrial and vocational training to reduce juvenile crime and improve national productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles H. Craigie
Brooklyn Public Library Association
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Craigie
Lindsay
Isbor
Hoy and
Igidl
Railroads of Mexico default their interest
Disturbed conditions in Mexico force the National Railways of Mexico and affiliates to skip cash interest due January 1 on bonds totaling 11 million. EB M Brown announces three year 6 percent notes will be issued to fund payments, secured by Mexican treasury bonds and collateral via Guaranty Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
National Railways of
EB. M. Brown
National Railways
Mexican Central Railway
Brown
National Railroad Company
National Railroad Company of Mexico
Mexican Central Railway Company
Guaranty Trust Company
London
NO QUARTER IN GJINAGA BATTLE REPORTS BORDER FIGHTING
American forces endured a busy day along the river edge with cavalry patrolling to deter Mexican crossings. Federal troops sheltered in adobe buildings as Osinaza’s forces pressed forward after days of hard marching, concentrating fire on the village at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osinaza
McNamee
Orega
Huerta gets money to pay rail interest
London and Paris bankers move to fund Mexico’s railway interest amid a $4 million liquidity plan. Speyer Brothers will cover January coupons for Nations railways bonds under government security deposits. International bankers report a $5 million loan to cover January interest. Adolfo De La Lama travels to London to pursue a loan to pay rail bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of London
Mexico
Paris
Speyer Brothers
Baris
International
Adolfo de la Lama
Northwestern Electric Railway Corp Plans Augusta Line
The Northwestern Electric Railway company was incorporated in South Carolina to build an electric railway from Hasley, D. C., to Augusta, Ga. The capital stock is stated as 1 3100,000, with possible increase to 2,000,000. The venture aims to carry general passenger and freight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, & _C
Northwestern Electric Railway Company
South Carolina
Hasley
D. C
Augusta
Banks Enter Federal Reserve System Without New Charters
Banks operating under state charters or national banks become members of the Federal Reserve by applying and becoming stockholders in Federal Reserve banks. A board action suffices, though stockholders may be canvassed. non-acceptance by national banks before Feb 22, 1914 may lead to liquidation. Committee tours begin. hearings planned in 14 cities. White House sees broad support for President Wilson’s appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Banks
Reserve Bank Organization
Federal Reserve Act
Btate
Federal Reserve Bank
Organisation
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Wasa'neton
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Wilson
Congress
Strike Averted On Frisco Lines In St Louis
In St Louis on December 30 telegraphers on the St Louis and San Francisco railway avoided a strike after receivers and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers grievance committee reached a settlement. Details were withheld pending formal drawing up of terms, but concessions were reported by both sides, with final terms to be disclosed tomorrow. The agreement followed a conference between W Tyler general manager and telegraphers union committees after a deadlock. The receivers approved the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
San
Thafternoon
Tyler
Frisco
Telegraphers’ Union
Inter
Bernhardt Nominated for Legion of Honor in New Year list
Dispatches from Paris report that Sarah Bernhardt has been nominated again for membership in the Legion of Honor. French Minister Viviani sent the actress’s name, President Poincare keys in support, and friends remain hopeful despite opposition from the grand chancellor of the veders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New_York
Fparis
Sarah Bernhardt
Legion of Honor
M. Viviani
Cunningham Kills Self After Arrest in Nashville Jail
Nashville Tenn December 16 W D Cunningham 4 native of New tile brought back Saturday from Pa duc an Ky on a charge of passing worthless checks totaling 200 committed death by his own action in the jail today by taking poison How he procured the poison has not yet developed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
W. D. Cunningham
Paducan
Duncan Succeeds in Tackling Pittsburg Smoke Nuisance
Professor Ira Kennedy Duncan of the University of Pittsburg, a noted scientist and brother of Norman Duncan, attends the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. He works on absorbing smoke by combustion with soot reuse for commercial aims, turning Pittsburg’s pollution joke into potential profits and contributing to research on bread milk and other problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Kennedy Duncan
the Unversity of
Pittsburg
Norman Duncan
American Association For the Advancement of Sclence
Duncan
Atlante
University of Pittsboro
University
Collier's Weekly
America
Fast Train Crashes Into Open Switch Near Mobile
Mobile and Ohio fast passenger train No. 2 bound for St. Louis crashed into an open switch at thirteen mile switch twelve miles north of Mobile at 3 40 tonight and overturned. Engineer W H Riggins lost an arm and other crew injured. A relief train was dispatched. Cars overturned and express car thrown across track. One fireman and express messenger seriously injured. Earlier incident reported near Bacon, Miss, with soldiers killed at Fort Morgan.
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Moblie
Ain
Mobile and
Ohio
St. Louis
Here
W. H. Riggins
Bocatuna
Miss
Mobile
Ohia
Fort Morgan
Ala
Wheeler Elected by the Kappa Alpha Alperas
Memphis Tenn December 11 The Kappa Alpha fraternity sessions focused on creating a general secretary to manage an endowment fund and build chapter houses. Elected were W. L Wheeler of Yancun Ga president J W Barley of Moimplis Fla secretary W R B Crawford of Kissimmes Fla assistant secretary and J E Ford of Lexington Ky sergeant at arms.
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Memphis
Tenn
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Niflers
W. 2 Wheeler
Yancun
J. W. Barley
Moimplis
W. R B. Crawford
Kissimmes
Fla
J. W. Oaper
Thomasyu
Siegel Stores Faces Receivers as Holdings Go Bankrupt
New York and Boston department stores and related firms tied to Siegel Stores corporation, led by Henry Siegel, were placed in the hands of receivers in federal court. The action aims to conserve goodwill, rehabilitate, and reorganize the distressed holdings, with Charles Melville/William A. Marble named in banking and related roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Express Company
Slegel Stores Corporation
Henry Siegel
Bani
Sredit
Siegel
Greenhut-Siegel-Cooper Company
Siegel Stores Corporation
Chicago
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Siegal Stores Corporation
Max Pam
Chicago Ators
Gayp
Fourteenth Street
Simpson-Cradford Company
Frank E. Vogel
Henry Siegel & Co
Merchants' Express Company
Henry Siegel Company
William A. Marble
J. S. Sheppard,Jr
Henry Melville
Ite
Melville
Coporation
Eee
Mache
Sheppard
Fate of the Senator Rested With the Jury
The jury in the Hobbs Bilbo bribery case retired for the night after a two week trial in Vicksburg. Judge Mounger ordered the foreman to retire and consider their verdict. Senator Hobbs sat through a bitter arraignment while Lieutenant Governor Bilbo remained near his chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
G. A. Hobbs
Thaddore’ Bilbo
Ariheg
Tonlett
Henry
Mtounger
J. D. Thames
Hobbs
Mounger
Ballis
Bobbs
Miss Pleakitt
Bilbo
Editor Put Seven Bullets Into A Strikebreaker
Decatur December 30 Carl Person editor of The bois Si Bulletin at Clinton shot and killed Tony Muster a strikebreaker at Milingis Central shops Clinton. Muster died twenty minutes after being shot as mob violence loomed. City officials ordered saloons closed and extra police patrolled after the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Carl Person
Bois
Clinton
Tony Muster
Milingis
Clnton
Musser
Person
Beeates
Edmonson
Bank Raids Net Fortified Cash Across Two States
Robbers struck the Fredonia Valley Bank in Kentucky and the Bank of Gitette in Arkansas on December 30. In Kentucky the thieves took between 7,000 and 10,000 dollars in cash and escaped with a horse and buggy. In Arkansas the vault of the Bank of Gitette was dynamited, yielding 4,800 dollars, with pursuit underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Fredonia Valley
Izite
Ark
Bank of
Gitette
Trains Collide Head On South of Hershey on Valley Branch
A head-on collision occurred seven miles south of Hersg on the Valley branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad injuring seventy five passengers. Fireman William Yates of Middletown Virginia was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Valley Branch
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Herg
Williank Yates
Middletown
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Story Association
EADED
M’laughlin
Carolina
Dallas Masons
John L. Coulter
Col. Thompson
Calumet
Mich
Hillton
Western Federation of Miners
Hilton
Queen Mother
Sophia
Lillie D. Blake
Lasly
Railroads
Gjinaga
Huerta
Cunningham
Self
Robert Kennedy Duncan
Mitton Industrial Innstitute
J. Johnston
Government Geophysical Laboratory
Wheeler
Kappa Alperas
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