Turning Point in 1914 Economic Struggles Brighten
International News Service reports a swift shift in early 1914 as conditions improve for labor, business, and finance. Weeks bring renewed confidence, faster railroad decisions, resumed steel work, calmer anti trust anxieties, and stronger stock and bond markets.
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International News Service
New York
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Supreme Court
Washington
Wall Street
America
Hearst
Treasury Department
Borah Proposes National Clearing House for Farm Goods
Senator Borah introduces a bill to create a nationwide grading and distribution system for farm products removing middlemen. A 15 member board would oversee operations with county associations of at least fifty farmers forming the strength behind the plan.
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National Association
Board of Directors
Glass Rejected for U S Senator From Alabama
The Senate committee on privileges and elections split 7 to 3 to favor Blair Lee of Maryland for credentials and 9 to 1 against Frank P. Glass of Alabama. Lee was elected in a Maryland primary. Glass was appointed by Alabama Governor O Nea l with no statutory appointment law in place. The panel ruled Glass’s appointment did not meet constitutional requirements. Bradley of Kentucky voted affirmative.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges
Blair Lee
Maryland
Frank P. Glass
Alabama
Glass
O’neal
Bradley
Kentucky
Alabama Faces Short Term Senate Nominee Prospects
Governor ONeal may appoint to fill the late Senator Johns ton term if the federal senate rejects Frank Glass and seats Blair Lee. Tyler Goodwyn indicates the April 6 primary could include a short term nomination, with ONeal awaiting Senate action before deciding on a special election.
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Tyler Goodwyn
Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Frank P. Glass
Alabama
Blair Lee
Maryland
O'Neal
Johnston
State Executive Committee
Senate Committee
Glass
Iit
Setoom
Newburgh Man Admits Guilt in Campaign Funds Case
Arthur A. McLean former New York Democratic State Committee treasurer pleaded guilty to accepting corporate contributions in violation of the corporations act. Sentence was suspended as District Attorney Whitman pursues corruption probes into campaign finance.
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Arthur A. McLean
Newburgh
N. Y
Democratic State Committee of
New York
Whitman
McLean
Senator Lewis Hosts London Visit At Safety Conference
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, attending the Conference on Safety at Sea, enjoys social functions in London while steering American positions. He says the US opposes external control of wireless aboard ships and favors dual wireless systems for commerce and navigation. He predicts the conference will adjourn next Tuesday with an agreement in sight and outlines anticipated trust regulation and Philippine policy steps.
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London
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Savoy
Sidney Huxton
Board of Trade
Bryce
Charles Robhouse
Lewis
IL N. S
United States
Europe
Wilson
Mr. Lewis
England
Huerta
Philippine
Miss Delilah Bradley Due Home Amid Welcoming Party
Friends in Pemberton New Jersey await Miss Delilah Bradley’s return from Mobile with her father. She is set to arrive at North Pemberton station tomorrow afternoon and will be greeted by a party of locals, reflecting strong feelings in town after the earlier shock involving Joel M. Foster.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Delilah Bradley
Mobile
Pemberton
North Pemberton
Joel
M. Foster
Atwon
Albania
Albania in Chaos Describes Refugee Suffering
London dispatch reports 30 000 Albanian refugees starving or freezing in highland districts after Serbian army destruction last October. William Willard Howard cites 125 000 needing food clothing and shelter while 17 000 receive aid from British Australian and Italian governments amid chaos and calls for American philanthropic intervention.
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International News Service
London
Albania
William Willard Howard
New York
Gashi
Krasichi
Goloborda
Middle Albania
Lower Dibra
Mr. Howard
Scutari
Tirana
Elbassan
Howard
Essad Pasha
Wied
Germany
Europe
Bulgarian Refugees Strain Relief Efforts Across Sofia
John Bas sett Moore of the American Red Cross International Relief Committee received a Sofia relief appeal from Theo Holway. The message says 100000 more refugees arriving plus 50000 not receiving relief, needing food clothing and fuel as government and private aid falter, with funds growing slowly.
New Voters and Voting Rules for Alabama Primaries
Attorney General Brickell ruled in Montgomery that men reaching adulthood between the primaries and general election may vote in the primaries if they have twelve months residency in the state before the primary. He also said those who move into Alabama within two years before the election or have paid poll tax but lack twelve months residency cannot participate.
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Montgomery
Ala
Brickell
Eight Clubs In Federal League Says Weeghman
Chicago January reports detail Charles Weeghman’s pivot to the Federal League after a tense day of rumors. He announced the eight-city circuit would field first class clubs and that he is in for good, with Toronto kept in and Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Baltimore backed.
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International News Service
Chicago
Federal League
Charles Weeghman
Weeghman
Federals
New League
St. Louis Browns
Toronto
Buffalo
Gilmore
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Ban Johnson
Iderit
Garry Herrmanin
Charles Ebbetts
Robert Hedges
Frank Navin
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati National League Club
Baseball Players
John L Taylor
Boston
Red Sox
California
Detroit American League
George Moriarity
Tiger
Knoxville Banker Convicted Of Receiving Deposits While Insolvent
William H. Gass president of the Knoxville Banking and Trust Company and former Knoxville mayor was found guilty in criminal court of receiving deposits when he knew or had reason to believe the bank was insolvent.
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Knoxville
Knoxville, Tenn
William H. Gass
The
Knoxville Banking and Trust Company
Pitts declines appointment to Alabama Supreme Court
W L Pitts of Uniontown declined the January 17 offer to join the Alabama Supreme Court for the unexpired term of Judge Anderson. He said two campaigns in two years would be needed if opposed, and his modest means could not bear the cost. Governor O Neal may name another nominee while Pitts remains in private practice.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. L. Pitts
Uniontown
Supreme Court
O'Neal
Pitts
Anderson
Mexican refugee shows gold waistcoat heavy with pesos
Leon Vigio, a Mexican jeweler and refugee arriving from Vera Cruz, stepped off the Monterey in New York and opened his coat to display a gold waistcoat. He claimed to carry fifty thousand dollars in Mexican pesos sewn into the garment, weighing about one hundred pounds.
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International News Service
New York
Leon Vigio
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Vigio
Alfonso contributes to statue of Balboa
Dr E A Morales minister from Panama announces King Alfonso of Spain cabled 10000 dollars to the Balboa fund for a Balboa statue near the Pacific entrance to the Panama canal. Latin American countries will be asked to contribute through their representatives in Washington. Spanish sculptor Beaulaire may be engaged to begin work immediately.
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International News Service
Washington
E. A. Morales
Panama
Alfonso
Spain
Balboa Fund
Pacific
Panama Canal
Beaulaire
Polaris Crew Escapes Burning Wreck Near Duxbury Reef
In rough seas off Duxbury reef the four masted schooner Polaris ran aground. Captain Albert Hansen and twelve crew members abandoned ship in small boats and fought through breakers to reach safety.
Savings Rise in Mobile Banks Amid Wage Earners Deposits
Mobile banks report a sharp rise in savings deposits in early 1914, led by small accounts from wage earners. Bank officials say December withdrawals declined and deposits grew, signaling improving employment and prosperity across the city and echoing trends in New York and Pittsburgh.
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Mobile
Ansy
Seceant Ber
Weelings
New York
Pittsburg
Union Savings Bank
Savings Ac
Jane
J. Grover Taylor
L. W. Woolf
First National Bank
Savings
Woolf
City Bank and Trust Company
Save 4Ngs
Army engineers urge Gulf to Rio Grande waterway plan
A board of army engineers urged Congress to fund an inland waterway costing over 3 million dollars. The route would extend from Florida along the Gulf to the Rio Grande, connecting with the pre inter coastal system near Boston.
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International News Service
Washington
Florida
Rio Grande River
Gulf
Mexico
Congress
Board of Army Engineers
Begu
Boston
Nnin
Indianapolis Feds Contract For Stand
The Indianapolis agency announced a contract for a new stand at a public venue. Officials said the project will boost local service and create job opportunities with approval from city authorities.
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Indianapolis
FEDS
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