One Banker Leads In 4000 Vote Against Currency Bill
At the American Bankers Association convention in Symphony Hall, with over 4000 delegates, only one banker dissented in opposing the Glass-Owen currency bill. The currency commission report urged modifications, citing compulsory stock subscriptions and Federal Reserve control as flaws, while leaders pressed for continued banking involvement in shaping a new currency law.
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American Bankers’ Association
Glass-Owens
Congress
Commission of the Association
Symphony Hall
E. J. Hall
Norwalk
Conn
Reynolds
Currency Commission
Central Reserve Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
National Monetary Commission
Bankers In Convention
Aldrich
Glass-Owen
Federal Resere Board
E. J. Hill
Association
Commission
Chicago
McRae
Joseph O’neil
Federal
Bankers Hear United Stand on Currency at Chicago Convention
The meeting narrowed to constitutional amendments and banker unity. Delegates approved a new provision allowing a 1000 member section to elect an executive council member and backed status for Hawaii bankers. Reynolds of Des Moines was nominated for president, Law of Philadelphia for first vice president, with 2400 bankers present from nearly 4000 attendees and only one dissent. The day focused on currency reform with broad support and a schedule for a Beverly plant tour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Committee
Executive Council
Hawaii
Lewis Abraham, Jr
L. T. Peck
Symphony Hall
Arthur Reynolds
Des Moines
Des Moines National Bank
W. A. Law
Philadelphia
First National Bank
Reynolds
Bankers of America
United States
Congress
Currency Commission
Chicago
Association
J. J. Hill
Northwest
United Shoe Machinery Company
Beverly
Pimply Face Off With Olive Tablet Promise
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse blood bowels and liver. It claims clearer skin after a few nights, lists benefits, and promotes the olive color product sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus for 10 and Bic perbox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Doctor Promotes At Home Gray Hair Darkener
Physician Dr. Stanton Burroughs releases a home recipe to darken gray hair using 7 oz water, Barbo Compound, bay rum, and glycerine. Applied every other day, it claims to darken shade and relieve dandruff while costing little.
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Stanton Burroughs
An Appeal to Wives for ORRINE Treatment
An advertisement urges wives to use ORRINE to help family members with drinking problems. It claims the home remedy saves money, can be used secretly, offers a full refund if ineffective, and promotes a free booklet. The ORRINE Co of Washington, D C markets the product through drug stores.
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Orrine
Orrine CO
Washington,d. C
Riker-Jaynes
Bankers attend four historic venues for church history program
A crowd of bankers and guests gathered last night at Faneuil Hall King's Chapel Old South Meeting House and Old North Church for a history themed program. Speakers included Hon Robert Luce Dean George Hodges and Edwin D Mead who spoke on Liberty Christ Church and The Voice of the Old South Meeting House respectively.
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Faneuil Hall
King’s Chapel
Old South Meeting House
Old North Church
Robert Luce
Lexington Minute Men
Dean George Hodges
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Christ Church
Edwin D. Mead
The
Jamaica Plain Pair Wed at Home Ceremony
Miss Ella Root of Jamaica Plain married Henry Greenlaw chief clerk in the West Roxbury post office at the bride’s home 48 Wenham street Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon The Rev Paul Smith pastor of the Daniel Dorchester Memorial Church West Roxbury officiated
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Ella Root
Jamaica Plain
Henry Greenlaw
West Roxbury
Wenham Street
Paul Smith
Daniel Dorchester
Attacks on Currency Senators Prompted Executive Session
In Washington an informal executive session of the Senate banking and currency committee condemned attacks on members. Senators O Gorman and Hitchcock were singled out as targets within the last three days and urged the committee to act on the administration currency bill.
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Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Committee On the Administration
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
Hitchcock says committee unity stands against coercion and unfounded criticism
Senator Hitchcock reported unanimous committee backing against organized coercion and baseless criticisms. Senator O Gorman noted general goodwill and a pledge to resist pressure for swift action. The committee also read President Wilson’s today issued repudiation of a quoted rebuke of Democrats opposing the currency bill.
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Hitchcock
Carter Glass
House
O’gorman
Wilson
White House
Senator O Gorman Opposes Bill As Presented In Committee
The committee session features strong criticism from Senator O Gorman who arrives late and condemns the bill as written. Frank A. Vanderlip of National City Bank supports several features but calls for amendments to ensure the measure works, while Chairman Owen notes possible changes without opposing the bill overall. Discussion continues with witnesses invited through Oct 8 and aims to speed Senate action before the December session.
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Owen
O'Gorman
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
O’gorman
Hitchock
Senate
Vanderlip
Cuban Congress Fails to Open as Quorum Lacks
In Havana an extraordinary session opened but only seven senators and 40 representatives attended, all loyal to President Menocal. A quorum required 16 senators and 61 representatives, so no session proceeded and the presidential message was not read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae
Hill
O'Neil
Arkansas
Arkansan
Gordon Jones
Colorado
Havana
Menocal
Guard Meet at Wakefield Field Day Rifle Shoot
The Rehardson Light Guard of Wakefield holds its annual field day rifle shoot and banquet this afternoon and evening. The shoot begins at 1:30 at the Wakefield rifle range with the Carpenter Cheney Kingman and Goodale trophies up for competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehardson Light Guard of
Wakefield
Carpenter, Cheney, Kingman and Goodale
Banquet Tonight by Supreme Lodge in City
The convention of the Supreme Lodge of the Order of Sons of St. George in session in the city will hold a banquet tonight at the Hotel Brunswick. The event gathers members for fellowship and formal dining as part of the lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge of the Order of Sons of St. George
Hotel
Brunswick
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Agstormy
Jamas C. McRae
Little Rock
Ark
Joseph O'Neil
Federal Trust Company of
Boston
George A. Gordon
New Old South Church
Copley Square
Thomas P. Beal
Boston Clearing House
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
James Russell Lowell
Charles F. Huttig
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank of New York
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Aldrich Bill
Secretary of the Treasury
Commission Indorsed
Committee On Banking and Currency of
United States Senate
Committee of Congress
Frank
Dr. Edwards
Old South
Old North
Summerfield
House of Dignified Credit
Summerfield’s
Monarch
Hub
New England
Washinton Street
Columbia
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