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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1914

Page

7

Owen and Reed push Kansas City for regional reserve bank

Chairman Owen and Senator Reed discussed Kansas City as a location for a new regional reserve bank with President Wilson. No decision was reached on federal reserve banks or board membership. Reed urged appointing Dr. J. T. M. Johnson of the National Reserve Bank of Kansas City to the board.

Washington Owen Reed Senate Banking Committee Wilson Kansas City Congress Banking Committee White House Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Board J.T. M. Johnson National Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Gloomy Outlook for the Strikers in Depew

Martial law cloaked Depew New York as militia patrolled streets overnight. Gould Coupler Works strikers faced refusal of reinstatement and possible eviction from company houses, with guardsmen accompanying the day shift from Buffalo.

Associated Press Depew N. Y Gould Coupler Buffalo

New Rate on Livestock Declared Unreasonable

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in Washington that railroad rate increases from the Southwest to Wichita were unreasonable. It ordered Western and southwestern lines to resume old rates for shipping via Altus, Oklahoma, to Wichita, Kansas after a Wichita Business Association complaint.

Associated Press Washington Wichita, Kan Western and Southwestern Southwest Altus Oklo Wichita Interstate Commerce Commission

Cotton Warehousing Plan Gains Momentum in Carolinas

Enthusiastic Carolina meetings appoint a committee to develop a southern warehousing system for cotton. The plan envisions co operative warehouses across the South with receipts, sealing, auditing, and banking guarantees to aid farmers merchants and manufacturers, backed by a new board free from user ties.

Carolinas South American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association New York Charlotte J. B. Duke Col. T. G. Bush Birmingham

Million Dollars Guaranteed for Cathedral Nave

New York March 25 A fund of 1 000 000 is guaranteed the trustees of the Cathedral League to start the nave of the Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine Bishop David Greer announced that 100 000 was already available much of the rest pledged and gifts arriving daily With this sum they may begin work on the nave Previously they would not break ground until 1 000 000 was in sight and 250 000 on hand No more than 250 000 can be used in any one year It will take 5 000 000 more to complete the e

Associated Press New York Cathedral League St. John the Divine David Greer

Robbers Torture Storekeeper in Cheneyville Heist

Two masked robbers tortured William Lyles at a rural Cheneyville store to force the safe combination. They heated axle grease poured on his feet and fled after a nearby resident frightened them. Bloodhounds tracked them but no arrests were reported by nightfall. Lyles lay in serious condition.

Associated Press Cheneyville William Lyles Lyles

Vassar Students Rally to Aid Wellesley After Assault

Poughkeepsie March 25 Vassar students plan to raise one thousand dollars and forward it to Wellesley college authorities as sympathy for their sister institution after an assault incident reported yesterday.

Poughkeepsie N. Y E Vasear Wellesley College Aessauttig

Commissioner McKay to Glean Up the Underworld

New York police commissioner Douglas Il McKay issued an ultimatum to habitual criminals to leave the city or face life imprisonment on a felony conviction. He favors sending determined offenders to Sing Sing for life as a deterrent amid a spike in safe robberies on the lower East Side over the past six months.

Associated Press New York Douglas IL. McKay Lower East Side

An Old Fashioned Woman Worries Over Death of Cold

A cautious woman spends much of her time fearing that no one will endure the cold death.

Republican Primary Vote in Wilson's State Opens Campaign

In Wilson era New Jersey Seventh District four candidates vie to fill the Bremner seat. Primary results show Republican Don H. Drukker ahead by 1 203 votes over the closest rival amid 9 000 GOP ballots across eleven candidates. Democrats name James J. O Bryne with 4 500 total across five candidates. Progressive and Socialist each field one candidate with 400 and 700 votes respectively.

Associated Press Aterson N. J Congress Robert G. Bremner New Jersey Wilson Don H. Drukker James J. O'Bryne United States Hughes Progressive Socialists

Steel Magnate Phipps to Retire From Corporation

Henry Phipps, long associated with United States Steel Corporation since its founding, resigns from the directorate and the finance committee. James A. Farrell to take his place on the finance committee. Phipps cites desire to focus on private enterprises and philanthropic work.

Associated Press New York Henry Phipps United States Steel Corporation James A. Farrell Phipps Bihothes Sr Caenae Cube

Sex Hatred Debates in Modern Society by Lucille Caine

A critique of articles on sex hatred argues they are fundamentally incorrect and reflect a mental intoxication. The piece contends women seek equality, cites education and industrial roles, and asserts mothers influence national destiny without instilling sex hatred in their children.

Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advertises Darkening

An old-time ad promotes Sage Tea and Sulphur as a hair darkener that restores natural color and lustre. It claims quick results, stops itching, and smooths dry gray or streaked hair. The copy touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur products as trusted, simple treatments.

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