Lines Drawn For The Struggle Over Currency Reform
Washington November 20 final preparations were made for the battle over the administration currency reform bill to be taken up by the Senate Saturday Three separate bills all aim to stabilize credit and currency via reserve banks and a federal reserve board but differ on regional bank numbers capital structure and rediscount rules The Glass Owen bill the Democrats and the Republican counterproposals each propose a different path to a bank of banks with regional institutions and gold reserves in varying percentages to back notes and loans Royal details highlight party splits and procedural plans ahead of the Senate debate
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Industrial Tour in Atlanta Sees 250 Business Men Ride Seeing Atlanta Special
A 9 o'clock morning departure from Union Station launches the Seeing Atlanta Special. About 250 Atlanta business leaders, with many ladies, tour major plants including Frank E Block and Atlanta Stove Works. Lunch, a $1 fare, and photographs by Al Bartlett accompany the circuit, with a full schedule visiting mills, factories, and yards across the city.
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Glynn seeks business volunteers to form state efficiency commission
New York November 20 Governor Glynn proposed creating a state efficiency and economy commission with volunteers from business to devise a comprehensive business system for state government. He urged business leaders to donate time and service, citing Senator Aldrich’s claim that government could be run like a business to save millions.
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Find a Room in The Constitution
The Constitution Want Ads index column promotes residential listings in Atlanta, urging newcomers to seek homelike rooms with table board. As Christmas nears, the growth of Want Columns reflects rising home money making opportunities and popular demand, with the department inviting patronage via Main 5000 or Atlanta 560.
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Roosevelt 15 Groomed to Run Against Wilson
Topeka Kan November 20 Progressive forces in forty Kansas counties backed a statement by former Governor W R Stubbs that Theodore Roosevelt is the only man who could defeat President Wilson in 1914. They adopted resolutions for complete party organization at all levels and urged keeping the progressive movement intact rather than amalgamating with the Republican Party. They said no changes in viewpoint since Chicago and warned against jobs driven fusion. The Republicans must embrace genuine progressive principles to become responsive to voters and curb boss control.
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Inauguration of Dr. Arthur Yager as Porto Rico Governor
Dr Arthur Yager of Georgetown Ky was inaugurated governor of Porto Rico in San Juan on November 20. In a brief address he discouraged independence talk and stated the American flag will never be lowered in Porto Rico, noting it has been raised here and will continue to wave indefinitely.
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Young Girl on Trial for Killing Her Lover
Crowle La November 20 Dora Murff aged 18 stands trial with step father James Duval and half brother Allie Duval on charges of murdering J. M. Delahaye. Prosecution says Duval wielded the shotgun. Dora claims sole responsibility. The killing occurred October 15 as shots from a Surrey felled Delahaye, with Dora allegedly firing after leaping from the vehicle. The case, long and bitterly fought, drew a crowded courtroom and strict security as jurors were being obtained.
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Girl Fined in Police Court For Parasol Head Hit
Miss Sue Willard Austin, 18, cashier at a downtown star, told how she used a parasol handle to deter persistent advances by Perry, a taxi chauffeur. Recorder Nash Broyles fined Perry 35 and costs and Austin 2.75 after Perry’s complaint and motherly advice led to the incident.
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Food Costs Hit Record Highs in August 1913
Washington reports retail food prices in 1913 rose to the highest level in 23 years. A bureau of labor statistics summary shows most of 15 major food items advanced from August 15, 1913, versus 1912, with potatoes and bacon up sharply, while sugar fell. Compared to the ten year average 1890 to 1899, overall costs were markedly higher, signaling substantial inflation for workers and households.
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Florida road workers mobilize under governor call
In Tallahassee on November 20 thirty thousand Florida road enthusiasts will wear working clothes and join Governor Frank Trammell in a statewide effort. Counties coordinate road construction as bonds totaling 6500 dollars fund brick road projects. Trammell will assist in Lakeland, joining Polk County workers.
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National Grange session debates road laws revision
The National Grange session in Manchester Ontario discusses revising trials laws and a proposal by master Wm. Groats of Pennsylvania to promote a good roads movement. He suggests roads could aid tourists and argues for preferred routes to support commerce and travel.
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Huerta defies Uncle Sam as US stance tightens
Washington believes Huerta’s grip weakens as marines stay absent and diplomatic pressure rises. Officials deny imminent blockades while preparations to safeguard British and other foreign interests are discussed. Huerta’s government appears to lose control as prose of U.S. policy remains cautious and secret. Huerta opens Congress amid a tense national moment, defending his acts with a plain, non-elocutionary address.
Invitation for Small Stores Adverts in The Constitution
A Philadelphia press publisher cites small retail ads in The Constitution, noting stores space for a few lines costs over four dollars per inch and can convert neighbors into customers. One ad led a local family to visit after years of passing by.
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Weather Prophecy FAIR Watt Friday Weather Prophecy FAIR
Forecast predicts fair conditions with increasing cloudiness on Watt Friday and Saturday. Low winds, mild temperatures, and no precipitation expected in the period.
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