Opening of Federal Reserve Banks Moves Forward
The Federal Reserve Board announced class C federal directors for San Francisco and Dallas with John Erve Rin of Pasadena Claude Gatch Chase Peabody and W F McCabe named. No opening date set as debates continue on timetable for all twelve banks and gold pool subscriptions proceed. Richmond and New York districts also report organization and leadership appointments as plans for notes and reserves progress.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Federal
San Francisco
Dallas
John Erverin
Pasadena
Cal
Claude Gatch
San Francieco
Chase Peabods Sr
Dallas EO Tennison Dallas
W F McCabe
San Antonio
Fell
Martines
el Paso
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Europe
Twalve Reserve
McCombs declines New York state chairmanship
William F. McCombs, Democratic National Committee chairman, declined to have his name considered for New York state Democratic chairman. He said he cannot devote time to the state election and suggested Governor Glynn would succeed him. President Wilson approved the action, stating it would be unwise to divert the national chairman from the national campaign to run a single state's effort.
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New York
Wilham F McCombs
Democratic National Committee
State Committee
Tihans
Glynn
Senate adopts anti trust measure in final Clayton bill
Washington October 5 The administration anti trust program completed in the senate when the conference report on the Clayton anti trust bill was agreed to 35 to 24 Reed of Missouri moved to recommit but failed Three democrats Lane Martine Reed voted against the motion. Poindexter voted against both. The bill strengthens penalties and curbs holding companies while exempting labor unions and farmers from the law in labor disputes.
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Senate
Reed
Missouri
Motter
House
Lane
Martine
Lane Martine Reed
Thomas
Vardaman
Willams
Reet
Poindexter
Walsh
Reeas
Administration Trade Commission
Congss
Olzantzed Inbor
Decrease in Societies Caring for Children and Animals
Atlantic City reports at the American Humane association convention show child care societies dropping from 413 to 307 while animal protection groups rise from 18 to 191. Children aided last year reached 191,984, up from 177,147. animal attention rose from 2,539,186 to a higher total. Scott, secretary of the Chaiois Humane Society, laments inactivity among child welfare groups and notes stronger animal groups pushing for laws. President Stillman cites political pressure when child labor issues challenge powerful interests.
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Atlantic City
Humane Societies
Oni Gren
The
American Humane Association
H Scott
Chaois Humane Society
Stillman
Public School Laxity Blamed for Crime Exploited by Convention
Speakers at the American Prison Association convention in St Paul attributed much crime to public school laxity. Dr Peyton, superintendent of Jeffersonville reformatory, claimed 90 percent of juvenile offenders begin delinquency in school. He argued the central function of public schools is to mold character and prepare youths for honorable futures.
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St Paul Minn
American Prison Association
Peyton
U S Copper Shipments To Neutral Countries Policy Set
Washington October 5 The United States plans copper shipments to neutral nations under a nonexport pledge to be used domestically. Secretary Bryan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice discussed guarantees from Holland Italy Spain Norway Sweden and Switzerland that imported copper would not be re exported to Germany. British acceptance signals confidence that Italy will not join Germany and Austria in war against the allies. Senator Reed Smoot says copper interests approve the arrangement.
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Washington
Bryan
Cecil Spring-Rice
Holland
Italy
Folland
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
United States
Reed Smoot
Utah
State Department
William P Brown Dies a Noted Cotton Man
New Orleans October 5 William P Brown a well known cotton man died today after a long illness. He was tied to major operations in New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges and worked with Dugene Scales James Patten and Frank B Hayne. In 1910 government action targeted the four bull operators with Patten pleading guilty to conspiring to monopolize the commodity and paying a fine. Brown, aged years, had been bedridden for two weeks with lung congestion.
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New Orleans
Willam P Brown
Brown
New Fork
Dugene Scales
James Patten
Frank B. Hayne
Patten
Nalle Contendre
Walker Confirmed as United States Circuit Judge
The Senate confirmed Richard W Walker of Huntsville Alabama to serve as United States circuit judge for the Fifth District, in a confirmation acted today. The nomination proceeds from Washmelon with Walker being named to the court.
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United States
Washmelon
Senate Today
Richard W Walker
Huntsville
Ala
Fifth District
Indians disperse industrial workers in Glasgow Montana
October 5 dispatch reports a clash between Native Americans and Industrial Workers of the World near Poplar Montana leaving four dead. Indian police and deputized braves dispersed the celebration violence stemmed from internal dissensions. a stray bullet killed civil engineer A J Giantvanley of St Paul Minnesota and three band members were the other fatalities.
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Glasgow Mont
Poplar
Mont
J Giantvanley
St Paul Minn
Relief Measures for Jews in Europe Prepare for Conference
The American Jewish Committee issued a statement from New York noting a preparatory conference will be called soon with representatives of major Jewish organizations to plan relief for distressed Jews in Europe. It says information is being gathered on the extent of distress and urges nationwide groups to stay ready to cooperate at the forthcoming meeting.
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New York
American Jewish Committee
Europe
Yoakum Loses to Charley White in Ten-Round Bout
In Kenosha Wisconsin tonight Charley White Chicago lightweight decisively defeated Stanley Yoakum of Denver in a ten round boxing match. The article also notes Macon Georgia faces destitution issues with Mayor Bridges Smith pressed by twelve unemployed visitors seeking aid. Associated Charities lack funds, prompting calls for more contributors to assist the needy.
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Kenosha
Wis
Charley White
Chicago
Tomipht
Stanley Yoakum
Denver
Cole
Munny
Macon
Bridges Smith
Smith
Associated Charities
Charity Association
Randolph County Fair Set to Open October 21 in Cuthbert
The Randolph county fair will run October 21 to 23 in Cuthbert under the second year of the Cuthbert Women’s club auspices. The pageant features a grand parade through the business district to the park, coronation of the town king and queen, and a masked revel. Speakers including Charles J. Haden of the state chamber will advise farmers on expanding crops amid hard times.
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Cuthbert
Randolph County
Tha
Cuthbert Woman’s Club
Randolph Chamber of Commerce
Thene
Charles J. Haden
Zs Chamber
Store at University Flies True to Form
Athens on October 5 special for the past several years the fall term has each time brought to the home of a married senior member of the student body an addition to his family Sunday a bright biology came to the home of Mr and Mrs C Lee Gowan.
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Athens
C. Lee Gowan
State May Buy Road Platform Advances at Boston Meeting
A Boston convention plans to vote tomorrow on a platform proposing the state purchase of a majority stake in the Boston and Mamera Road. The platform also endorses national prohibition as a policy.
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Boston
Mamera Rroad
Coal Supplied Leipzig by Steamer Mazatlan
San Francisco October 6 a German cruiser Leipzig was stocked near Magdalena from the Mazatlan ship's cargo. The Mazatlan left August 13 and later transferred coal to the Leipzig via Guaymas and Marie. The exchange involved mail and stores, and the New Castle pursued Leipzig. Officials questioned ownership of the Alexandria and a prize case looms as neutrality questions await resolution.
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Leipzig
Magdalena
Mazatlan
G.D Smith
Pond
Twelfth
United States Naval District
South
Letpaig
Guaymas Smith
Letpgg
Lower California
Washington
Guaymas
Smith
Frederick Jebsen
Zur Helle
Gustave
Traub
San Pedro
Magdalena Bay
Wer
Marie
New Castle
Mexico
Newuer
Alexandria
Valparaiso
Lepag
Northern and Southern Navigation Company
Sacramento
Valpammso
New Orleans
United States
Devigation Bureau
Department of State
London
Lorenzo
English children play prominent part in war
London reports children in England taking a direct role in the war effort with many boys and girls marching through slum areas with wooden swords and flags, singing the Tipperary marching song, while educators push wartime history and civics in schools and Sunday institutions to foster support and gratitude for the Navy.
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London
England
Paris
Tommy Allins
George
Beorrabhy
Chicken Thief Proved To Be Big Bullfrog
Allen Smith and a work train crew on the Southern railway near Crose Keys, Georgia, found a mother hen calling for help as a giant bullfrog engulfed a chick. They freed the chick after the frog disgorged it, ending the chick’s peril.
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Athens
Allen Smith
Southern Railway
Griffin
Flusmen Pool
Roberts
Crose Keys
Atlanta
Queen Helena’s Accouchement Expected Next January
Rome announces the birth of Queen Helena’s expected child next January. The royal couple already has three children, a boy and two girls, as the press notes. Macon voters to meet for Bibb county bond plan aimed at a $1,650,000 courthouse and hospital project.
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Rome
Paris
Helena
Bos
Court ruling on coal provisions for German cruiser Karlsruhe
Officials note the Karlsruhe case is the only American registered steamer under investigation for alleged coal and provisions shipments to the cruiser. No reports indicate other steamers have failed to reach their destinations as of now.
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