Reserve Banks Report Strong Early Performance
The Federal Reserve Board’s first report to Congress on the twelve regional banks shows strong early results and dismisses the system as merely experimental. It outlines the banks’ role, aims to diffuse credit, and notes plans to publish open market rules while considering admitting state banks and trust companies. The report stresses caution, patience, and readiness to act boldly if extraordinary conditions arise.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Banka
Reserve Board
Reserve Bank
Gregate
Tional
Federal Reserve Cvente
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Chicago
St. Louuis
New York
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Atlanta
Dallas
Minneapols
Kansas City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Jesus Is a Friend of Mine Hymn for Revival Opens
The Chapman Alexander revival in Atlanta will run five weeks starting February 14 with a 1500 voice choir and over 1000 volunteers. The hymn Jesus Is a Friend of Mine by J J Sammis and D B Towner will be official, hoping to rival Glory. Dr Marion Bell Hull chairs the committee and Dr Chapman will direct the events with possible further speakers.
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Jesus
Chapman-Alexander
Charles M. Alexander
Glasgow
Scotland
Jésus
Atlanta
Alexander
J.J. Sammis
D. B
Atlanta Bible Conference
Chapman
Bible Conference Sessions. Dr. Broughton
London
Dr. Broughton
Living object lessons teach zoology and botany
Park Manager J C Cochran launches living zoology and botany lectures for Atlanta school children. Edward T Boyd keeper of the zoo and Frederick O Ritter city florist conduct visits to Grant Park with animals and plant demonstrations. Plans include giving each city school a special zoological and botanical day to engage students with hands on lessons and practical knowledge.
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Parks of
Atlanta
Grant Park
Edward T. Boyd
Frederick O. Ritter
Ritter
Reward for His Auto Offered by Stewart
The Cadillac 1912 model of J. D. Stewart, clerk of the United States district court, was stolen recently on the streets of Atlanta and has not been traced. It bears license 2543, engine 64128, a 46 gallon rear tank, a wooden toolbox, no doors, dark blue body with black fenders, and a hood longer than usual. A $50 reward is offered for its return.
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J. D. Stewart
United States District Court
Atlanta
Stewart
Leesburg Citizen Cut by Negro Man Near Home
January 27 Leesburg special report states J Stocks, Lee County commissioner, was cut by Henry Webb at Webb’s home. Stocks struck Webb after a curse, and Webb inflicted a painful hand cut. Sheriff Moreland and Deputy Coxwell captured Webb with dogs and jailed him in Leesburg.
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Leesburg, Or
Special
J. Stocks
Lee County
Henry Webb
Mr. Stocks
Wild railroad motor causes excitement in Waycross
Waycross Ga January 27 Hundreds of Waycross residents saw a railway motor car used in roadway work runaway east of Waycross on the Savannah line. It sped through the city and crashed into the shop turnable causing a dramatic scene and safety concerns for bystanders and workers.
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Waycross
Savannah
Shriners Plan Welcome for Shrine Leader in Atlanta
Yaarab Shrine temple in Atlanta plans a grand reception for Dr. Frederick R. Smith of Rochester New York imperial potentate of the Shrine in North America. He arrives February 13 and will stay several days on an official visit. Dr. Smith, elected at the 1914 Shrine convention in Atlanta, was deputy imperial potentate before this appointment. Potentate Adair has ordered Shriners to suspend business and prepare a big entertainment and hearty welcome.
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Atlanta
Frederick, R. Smith
Rochester
Adair
Yasrabs
Tradesman Bought by Atlanta Publisher
The W. R. C. Smith Publishing company of Atlanta has added The Tradesman of Chattanooga to its list of trade publications. The Tradesman will be merged with Southern Machinery to form The Iron Tradesman. Smith already publishes The Southern Engineer Electrical Engineering and Cotton. Combined circulation reaches 50,000 monthly with new editorial talent joining to manage the merged line.
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W. R. C. Smith Publishing Company
Atlanta
Tradesaman
Chattanooga
Tradesman
Southern Machinery
Iron Tradesman
Smith Company
Southern
Congregations urged to aid in Atlanta law enforcement
The Civic Law and Order league launches a drive urging Atlanta churches to mobilize members for law and order. President Dr. R. R. Kime and secretary Dr. E. G. Cartledge say pastors lack nerve and emphasize sheep leading shepherd. Campaign targets several thousand Christian men ready to enforce lawful conduct.
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Atlanta
Civic Law and Order League
R. R. Kime Asi
E. G. Cartledge
Cartledge
Commissioner Wrights Rome Representative
Rome Ga January 27 Special Insurance Commissioner Wright spent today in Rome examining the State Mutual Life company now under state control Colonel Hamilton Yancey Sr was named to direct charge of the company and to represent the commissioner locally Yancey heads a regional fire and life agency and has long traveled the south as a representative
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Rome
Wright
State Mutual Life Company
State Insurance Department
Hamilton Yancey, Sr
Yancey
South
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Lee‘ County
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Ine
Lisle
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Seling
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Eling
Marment
Deaner Salta
Beach
Culatinn
Thermos
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