Washington girds for Wilson era extra session actions
Washington reports committees move to outline tariff and currency reforms for President elect Wilson. Lawmakers push hearings and prepare reports on the money trust and currency law while awaiting directions for early administration plans. Debate over currency measures and Philippines policy shapes expectations for the upcoming special session.
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Philippines
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Edo
House
Funds for Cuba Campaign to Begin in Atlanta
The interdenominational laymen’s missionary conference in Atlanta February 8-10 will launch a large campaign by Methodist churches to raise funds for Cuban mission work. About 1,200 church members are expected, with a February 7 banquet by James I. Mayson and J. M. Skinner.
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Weasley Memorial Church
In Memory of Mrs. White Tribute at Athens Woman's Club
At the Athens club meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. M A Lipscomb home there will be a program in memory of Mrs. H C White late president of the Georgia Federation. The tribute program arranged by the home chapter promises unusual interest.
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Thomas Oliver on American women wage earners and factory life
Sir Thomas Oliver, authority on work and health, reflects after a six week tour of American industries. He notes fewer older workers, mass female labor, and pride in neat young women but questions effects on home life, marriage, and maternity, warning the nation may lose its future generation.
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United States Supreme Court
Oliver
England
United States
Tarife hearings close this week in Washington
Washington January 26 The tariff hearings on fourteen schedules including the wool and free list will end this week The wool schedule draws sharp argument from wool growers manufacturers importers and clothers Rep Underwood says taxes must not prohibit importation to keep benefits with the government and avoid harming public funds The democratic majority aims to frame the new tariff law tentatively in February with witnesses from all industries represented Many witnesses represent both industry groups and individual interests
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Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Heavy railroads place large steel orders in January
New York January 26. Three railroads the St Paul Great Northern and Chicago and Northwestern entered the market last week for supplementary rails totaling 150000 tons. Canadian roads added about 30000 tons. U S Steel supplies armor plate and structural steel for battleship Pennsylvania and other contracts. Rock Island ordered 54 locomotives and Erten engines, marking January as peak for such orders since 1900. Fabricators booked about 15000 tons of structural shapes with 20000 tons of plates and shapes pending including pipe for Port Arthur and a Philadelphia company.
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Port Arthur
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Pittsburg
Mrs Ray alleges police persecution over guard at home
The Sunday paper reports Mrs. W. J. Ray of 84 Trinity Avenue attacking and denying police persecution after a raid last week. Five vice squad members guarded her home until she posted 100 bond on Saturday, ending the unusual vigil. Neighbors watched, and Mrs. Ray plans court action Wednesday to prove mistreatment was unwarranted.
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Cotton goods markets quiet and trade patterns shift
New York reports a quieter cotton goods market with leading blanket mills sold out for fall and out of the market. Dri t and sheetings hold steady in limited runs while print cloths trade more actively at lower prices. Staple ginghams and tickings rise. bleached cot tons show little change. exports remain quiet as strikes disrupt cutting trades. prices on various goods listed in a price guide.
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New York
Haughton and Scott Win National Amateur Doubles
Harvard coach Haughton and partner H D Scott of Boston won the national amateur racquet doubles title, defeating defending champions Quincy A Shaw and George R Fearing Jr of Boston in four straight sets 15-14 8 15 15-5 18-13 16-12.
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Haughton
Harvard
H. D. Scott
Boston
Quincy A.shaw
George R. Fearing
Stock Prices Edge Up Amid Recovery Signals
New York reports some stock market recovery as factors easing pressure for prices emerge. Bear traders cover shorts while Turkish capitulation to Balkan demands and Constantinople disturbances influence confidence. Markets still expect war not to resume and hope for long term resolution of money market tensions.
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Constantinople
Bettef
Stock Market Weakness Tied to Postwar Outflow and Money Tightness
The opinion grows that stock weakness stems from heavy postwar security returns to New York. Buyers faced autumn money-market strain as they anticipated a revival that did not arrive. Last week's gold outflow to France and Argentina failed to equalize conditions. money stayed easy in New York and firm abroad, keeping investment demand subdued. A New Jersey bill plan from the president elect eased some mood, while Union Pacific dissolution worries linger. A stock exchange seat sold for 350000, a low mark in years, signaling discouragement. ANDEL war was returned trip after visiting his brother Bradwell Donason.
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Argentina
Foreign Exchange
New Jersey
Perpaleo
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