FIGHT OVER JONES SPLITS DEMOCRATS IN WASHINGTON
Washington July 15 An intensified Senate battle over Thomas D Jones of Chicago for the federal reserve board split Democrats. Eight to ten senators were said to oppose confirmation while Jones supporters pressed for votes to override on the floor. The banking committee favored a cautious report amid testimony revealing ties to the International Harvester company and the New Jersey Zinc Company. Jones defended Harvester actions as aligned with President Wilson’s anti monopoly policies, as the controversy intensified after his testimony was published.
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Washington
Thomas D Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Jones
Mr Jones
Internation Harvester Com Any
New Jersey Zinc Company
Mir Jones
Harvester Company
M& Member
Wr Janes
Wilsons
Democratic Mimerit
Hirvester Company
Hitchcock
Rayin
MenLormick Family
Flarvester Company
Han Wo Olins
Persendia
Senator Jones Confronted Over Harvester Policies and Monopoly Views
In a tense inquiry, Senator Reed and others pressed Jones on Harvester concerns, dealings with domestic and foreign firms, and whether he opposed monopoly. Jones claimed alignment with the company’s broader policies, denied illegal practices, and expressed support for President Wilson's anti-monopoly push while acknowledging no restraint of trade in zinc.
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Harvester
Mr Jones
Heed
Senator Holis
Mr _Jones
New Jersey Zinc Company
Hitchcock
United States
Jones Lessir Sennor Hitchcock
Jones
Ilsans
City Weather: Thunder Shower Cools Day After Heat Wave
A brief thunder shower cooled the city yesterday after a warm spell. The high reached about 83 degrees, and forecasters expect more showers in the Thursday afternoon period as cooler air moves in.
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Thursda
Telephone lineman hit by 2309 volt jolt in Atlanta fall
John Hightower, a lineman for Atlanta Telephone Company, was severely shocked with 2309 volts while working on a ladder at the corner of Capitol and Georgia Avenues. The ladder toppled, injuring two coworkers. Hightower was taken to the hospital in serious condition but not fatal.
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Jobn Lagiower
Atlanta Telephone Company
Camtol and
Georgia Avenues
Whch
Hightower
Trade Hospital
Senator Clay's Son Named for West Point Appointment
Manetts Ga Tul 15 receives notice of appointment to West Point as Senator Clay's son and brother of Solicitor Gary. The appointment reflects deference to Senator Bacon's wishes and prior recommendation before Bacon's death.
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Senator Clay
West Point
Manetts
Gueus Clay
Gary
West
Senato Bacon
Stahlman Scored On Senate Floor In Bitter Exchange
Senator Luke Lea denounced EH Stahlman publisher of The Nashville Banner on the senate floor accusing him of graft and lobbying for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Lea cited a contract with Barbee Smith and Methodist Publishing claims and questioned Stahlman's influence on legislation and a large share of funds said to be paid for church claims.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Luke Lea
Tannesses
EH Stahman
Nashville Banner
Senate
L. A
Major Stahlman
Louisville, and Nashville Railroad
Interstate Commerce Committees
Ley
Judiciary Committee
The
Republicans of
Tennessee
Lea
Stahlman
F B
Tennesse
Lea Thestd
Bens
Louisville and Nashville
Congress
Methodist Publishing House
Senator Lea
Congressional Record
Barbee & Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Rion Stahlman
Wr Stallman
Hale
Waine
Senator Bacon
Georgia
T Uman
South Carolina
Tillman
Georgia Rural Credit Bill Faces Subcommittee Review
State lawmakers discuss a tobacco ban proposal and a Georgia rural credit bill aimed at farmer loans at low interest. Colonel Bow Wintbanker praises land validation for farmers and Jordan Favors cites foreign rural banking reforms. The committee favors the measure but sends it to a subcommittee for perfection while also debating felony parole sentencing reforms.
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Georgia
Bow Wintbanker
Farontun
Jordan Favors
Bill
Artic Jordan
National Commission
Congress
Berrien
Senate
Philip Weltner
Captain Davidson
Prison and judiciary actions on wage garnishment and taxes
The prison commission discussed a bill to relieve a barole law with retake considerations. A subcommittee will confer with the prison commission while the special judiciary committee weighs a senate bill allowing wage garnishment of mechanics and laborers up to 80 percent if earnings exceed $1 daily. Action postponed to next Monday at 3. Slot machines bill reported favorably by General Judiciary No. 2. Committees favored changes to commutation tax and raid work limits. County matters reported for roads and bridge work in Toombs County, creation of a county board of commissioners for Toombs, and repeal of the Henry county raid and Poxenies office.
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Prison Commission
prisin_commission
Special Judiciary Committee
Senate
General Judiciary Committee
County of
Toombs
Henry
Law or Smith in Georgia Senate Fight of 1913
EP H Brown argues in a Georgia race that Hoke Smith’s supporters protect his power while labor unions and foreign agitators threaten law and order. He claims Smith opposed enforcement of federal laws, aided by non naturalized foreigners, and asks voters to choose strict law enforcement over perceived political expediency.
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Theorgia
Georgia
Hokesmith
United States
Miliia
Av O Ricon
United States Senate
Bacon
Hoke Smith
Sun
Hoke Spruths
Wefne
Georgia Railroad
Southern Pacific
Aml
Delaware and Ha Ivan
Colorado
St Samuel Gompers
Toke Smith
Senate
Labor
Senter Smith
Furope
Michigan
Smith
Publi
Wigkence
Bethia
Smiths
Smithy
Howev
Senator Smith
Bimyself
Hole Smith Hoke
Georgis
Teahy Saprarene
i_ cone
Senat Smith
Eph M Brown
Morletion
Auto Party to Marietta Ends in Marriage
An Atlanta auto party this afternoon brought about the marriage of Mrs Willie T McNinch to Mr Ea I Coolidge of Atlanta. The ceremony occurred on the roof garden of the New Kennesaw house in Marietta, conducted by Rev Tumlin of the First Rapist church. After a midnight sophe at the M & Mf club, the couple will tour the West and visit relatives in Fort William, Ontario, before settling in Atlanta.
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Marietta
Atlanta
Willie T McNinch
Ea I Coolidge
Kennesaw House
Tumlin
Bertha 4 Humphries
J S_Irvine
Phteburg
Toll Meter Company
J R Wetherbee
Albany Ga
M & Mf
West
Atlanta endorsed by Marietta Conference for Methodist university
The Marietta district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South endorsed July 15 in Kennesaw the location for a proposed Methodist university in Atlanta. Rev W H Cooper presided as the district’s presiding elder during a busy opening day with Rev EDF Dales delivering the sermon.
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Kennesaw
Methodist University
Atlanta
Marietta
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Edf Dales
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
W H Cooper
Clergy elects Sor Wiber Colvin secretary at Loclock
President J E Dickey of Emory College preached at the morning service and Rev J A Sharp of Young Harris College preached in the evening. Reports by pastors from across the district were presented. Thursday will be a full day with Rev John Jenkins preaching on missions and conference committees reporting.
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Sor Wiber Colvin
Loclock
J. E Dickey
Emory College
J A. Sharp
Young Harris College
John Jenkins
Bavarian Army Ordered to Buy Cigarettes Independently
Munich July 15 war ministry orders all Bavarian army branches including officers mess and mens canteens to purchase cigarettes only from firms independent of the tobacco trust. The directive targets all supply points to reduce reliance on the trust and ensure alternative sources for service members.
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Tobacco Trust
Munich
Germany
Bavarian War Ministry
Mesnes
Mens
Thee Tobacco Trust
Quinine Syrup PEBRILINE Called Tasteless and Safe
Advertising copy touts PEBRILINE as a tasteless quinin e syrup that avoids nervousness and nausea. It claims suitability for adults and children, offering a 2 ounce original package for 28 cents with the name YFEBRILINE blown in the bottle.
Midsummer Sale of Blankets Beckons Housekeepers
Chanberlin Johnson DuBose Co promotes its annual Midsummer Blanket Sale arguing wise purchase now saves next winter. Readily available blankets in varied weights sizes and borders priced from 2.50 to 19.00, with shades of blue pink gold and silk bindings.
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Chanberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Clearaway Sale of Embroideries Promises Broad Stock
A local advertisement promotes a clearaway sale of embroideries including baby patterns at low prices and linen and crepe overs for summer stock. The notice emphasizes affordable access and broad variety for buyers seeking practical use.
Baby Pattern Embroideries in White and Colored Edges
Embroideries feature the "Baby" pattern in 16c and 20c values with edges three to five inches wide. Includes all white and colored insertions, beadings, and bands one half to two inches wide. Dainty Swiss and Mainsook patterns offered with fine detailing and leadings.
Textile trims advertise children's dress and underwear use
A catalog fragment lists fabric edges and insertions from 15¢ Swiss and Nainsook. It notes beadings seamings and bands in white and color up to four inches wide. The items are pitched for children's dresses and underwear.
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Lea. Stahlman
Palm Beach
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
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Little Joe
Iides Agven
California
Goxgo McHes
Calfornia
Diamond Valley
Chamberlin - Johnson- DuBose Co
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