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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

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Jan 17, 1914

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13

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Banks debate Federal reserve site in new system era

At hearings with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh interests, bankers argued deposits and city reach should guide where a Federal bank is placed, but McAdoo pressed that Washington offers better coordination under the new currency law. They noted branch banks would still serve major cities, with local directors in each, while Washington faces broader considerations.

Federal Reserve Philadelphia Pittsburgh Federal Reserve Organization Committee McAdoo Washington Baltimore Federal Bank Pittburgh Federal Reserve Board

Municipal Ownership Bill Sparks Washington Rail Debate

The Crossen municipal ownership proposal for Washington street railways faces flaw in half and half funding. Critics warn the federal government would pay half upkeep and interest, creating an unfair burden. Cleveland’s failed municipal system is cited to warn against similar measures. Local opinion opposes the plan as a substitute for better existing service.

Crossen Washington Treasury Congress Cleveland Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston

Financial nerves in a world tense with European crisis

The article discusses Washington's respect for legal norms amid global strain, notes New York banks' reluctance to unload gold, and cites a large export appetite from France. It highlights ongoing European banking losses, prospect of American gold shipments, and the need to balance domestic crop needs with shifting international dollars.

Wall Street Europe New York France South Africa Paris Triple Alliance Berlin Mexico Brazil Argentina

The Return of Burroughs in Roxbury

John Burroughs, famed writer and naturalist, returns to Roxbury New York after 40 years away from the Treasury Department. The piece notes his shift from politics to plant life, praising nature as a source of peace and lessons he shared with thousands of readers, and stating the world is better for his influence.

John Burroughs Roxbury N. Y Mr. Burroughs Treasury Department Washington Heaven Siple

A Beloved Classic Acknowledged In Landmark Illumining

The Post thanks Joseph P Watkins of Savannah Ga for an illuminating article on Marr s Little Lamb, a cherished childhood tale. It discusses its authorship and enduring place among stories that truly happened, noting the Mary s Lamb connection and Holmes speculation.

the Post Joseph P. Watkins Savannah Marr Oliver Wendell Holmer Mary

Mr Pinchot Platform Signals Shift in Progressive Talks

The Pennsylvania Progressive convention backs Gifford Pinchot for the Senate with a platform focusing on nine hour work days child labor limits a constitutional convention women’s suffrage and recall and initiative reforms The tariff is deemphasized leaving Senator Penrose to contend with the issue while the party pursues direct primaries in name only and hints at broader reform across labor and government.

Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Progressive Party Senate Harrisburg Penrose

New French Envoy to St Petersburg Named

Maurice Paleologue, replacing Theo Debasee, becomes French Ambassador at St. Petersburg. The veteran diplomat known for reforming the foreign affairs department and handling Dreyfus trial prudently, earns praise for reducing red tape and protecting state secrets. Also details on historic Koenigsmarck lineage and related royal intrigues.

Maurice Paleologue Theo Phile Debasee St. Petersburg Department of Foreign Affairs Quai d'Corony Parle Poincare Paleologue Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department Alife Moss Tours Rennes Dreyfus Devils Island Rusate Tangiera Rome Germany China Cairo Bulgaria Madrid

Congress Debates Alaska Railroad Bill and Nomination Action

Senate continued debate on the Alaska railroad bill with a likely vote Tuesday. The Interstate Commerce Committee deferred action on pilaged rebates to steel trusts until specific information is provided. The panel also postponed trust bills pending President Wilsons message. House members pressed post office appropriation work and government operation of telecoms. Norfolk harbor improvements were recommended, and antitrust bills were introduced after talks with the President. The House adjourned at 6 05 p m.

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Line Wilson Kintore Root Lodge Frank P. Glass Alabama John Bkelton Wilams Federal Reserve Board House Lewis Maryland Post Office Department Foreign Affairs Committee New York State Assembly Niagara River Labor Committee Bureau of Labor Safety Labor Department Norfolk Garrison Crosser Ohio Fess Ge Bil Washington Stanley Kentucky

Reveries on marriage and money in a 19th century essay

A Madison Peters excerpt argues love can be blinded by wealth, urging women not to marry for money or to reform husbands. It condemns societal auctions of daughters, warns that expensive marriages strain husbands, and critiques money as a corrupting force in domestic life.

Women’s League United States West Alfred Rucker Denver Shoreham National Woman's Democratic League League

Japan political parties and leaders summarized

From We Japanese Magazine and Chicago Journal the Seiyu kai led by Prince Ito is Japan’s largest party with a working majority. Rikken Doshi kai led by Princes Katsura is a strong factor. Kokuminto nationalist. Selyu Club formed by Seiyu kai deserters. Yuraku-kei independents. Jiyuto once led by Itagaki merged into Seiyu kai. Shimpo-to led by Okuma opposes, supports Kokuminto. Ozaki of Tokyo heads Seiyu Club. Also a school globe joke anecdote referenced.

We Japanese Seiyu-kai Political Friends Association Prince Ito Japan House of Representatives Rikken Doshi-kai Constitutional Friends Association Princes Katsura Kokuminto Nationalist Party Count Okuma Selyu Club Selyu-kai Yuraku-kei Jiyuto Uberal Count Itagaki Shimpo-to Progressive Rikken Doshi-list Katsura

Army Orders Leave and reassignments listed for coastal artillery

Army orders announce leaves of absence for Vieut Col Charles H Grhrizrson one month and Capt Samuel M English three months. Capt Edwin B Hartshorn transferred to the Third Infantry. Coast artillery officers reassigned to various companies including Capt Carr W Waller to the Fifty fifth and Capt David McC McKell to the 153d Cape. William Lo Hart detailed on Fort Crockett examining board. Edwin W Rich also listed. First Lt William W Hicks relieved from the 165th company.

Vieut Charles H. Grhizrson Tenth Cavalry Ramuel M. English Coast Artillery Corps Edwin 8. Hartshorn Fourteenth Infantry Third Infantry Carr W. Waller David McC. McKell Cape William Lo

Naval orders and ship movements summary

Chief Machinist C R B Johnson detached to Navy yard Portsmouth. Machinist W A Burley detached to Washington. Movements include Arrige Rocket at India Head Wilmington Amoy Brutus Lambert Point Rocker from Indian Head to Norfolk from Guantanamo to Porc aa Prince New Orleans from San Francisco to Enrepada Lower Ca Wunnt Paul Jones from Mate Ts to San Diego Potomac Annapolis to 2 fok Lonopeh D-102 0-3 B-1 F-2 Charleston for favanuzh Montens from Guan tanamo to Guacanayabo Bay Pittsburgh from San Waa for Masutlen.

Arrige-Rocket Indias Head Wilmington Amoy Brutus Lambert Point Rocker Indian Head Norfolk Guantanamo Porc Charleston Montens Guacanayabo Bay Pittsburgh

The Trouble with Responsibility and Demagogic Times

Leslie's Weekly essay discusses collective blame and denial across society. It contrasts the reluctance of inmates on death row to admit guilt with political demagogues who avoid responsibility for failed laws, urging thoughtful people to unite and prevent upheaval.

Leslie Cleveland

Insect Movies at Museum Reveal Growth of Life on Screen

A New York Times report from the American Museum of Natural History describes moving picture exhibits by R L Dutmare showing insect and animal development. Scenes include salamander eggs, moles, baby snakes, a king cobra, crickets and katydids, spiders with nurseries, and early life on the screen. The London Chronicle tale about Sabbath observance in Scotland is also mentioned.

New York Times American Museum of Natural History New York City R. L. Dutmare Bronx Zoological Garden Pike’n Peak Rockies Mr. Ditmars

Hard Luck Stories From New Yorkers on Travel

Two seasoned New Yorkers recount travel misadventures. One recalls buying a pullet thought to be fresh but turned out to be a hen too old to lay eggs. The other laments a month-long marooning in a Kansas temperance town where even cows abstained.

New York Son Kansas

On an Overhead Trolley Prom Judge

A conductor impatiently awaits an elderly stout passenger to board an overhead trolley but the woman shocks him with a cry about a hazardous step. He calmly retorts that he will not touch the wire unless she places her other foot on the trolley line.

Tor

MARVELS OF 1913 What was the most wonderful event of the year

From London Tit-Bits a look back at 1913 highlighting rose blooms in December English gardeners marveling at horticulture, Pagoud looping the loop in flight, Amundsen Scott tragedy, Volturno rescue via Marconi, Queen Elizabeth launch, Panama Canal blast, Balkan wars, and railway and mining disasters shaping future safeguards.

London Guimet United States of America Carpentier Welle Pagoud Mars Amundsen South Pole Scott Volturno Marconi Wilson Washington Panama Canal Europe Turkey Balkan Bulgaria Servia Greece Montenegro

King Alfonso funds Balboa statue project in Panama

Panama’s Minister Dr Rusebio A Morales announced that King Alfonso of Spain donated 10000 dollars for land for a Balboa statue near the canal entrance to honor the explorer. Invitations will be sent to Latin American governments to participate. A Spanish sculptor, Benilaire, is expected to design the memorial.

Rusebio A. Morales Panama Alfonso Spain Balboa Pacific Canal Benilaire

Weather Summary and Tide Tables for Friday

The report from the Weather Bureau notes a disturbance moving from Manitoba into eastern Lake Erie bringing snows and rain, with a stronger north Pacific system affecting the West. Colder in the Rocky Mountains and Northwest, warmer than average elsewhere. Storm warnings posted along the California coast and Atlantic coast. Local readings show midday temperatures in the 40s, highs near 47 and lows around 28, with 28 percent sunshine.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Manitoba Lake Erie Lake Region North Pacific Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountain Northwest New Tongland Middle Atlantic States California Atlantic Jacksonville Charleston North Atlantic Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Coast East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan

Iowa Elects Affects National Politics In West

Voters in Iowa's Second District will choose a successor to the late Representative Irvin Pepper in a contest seen as a test of Democratic strength in the West. Maurice Connolly, a Dubuque Democrat, returns confident of victory and possibly the Senate seat vacancy, while candidates from Republicans and Progressives line up.

Iowa Irvin Pepper Maurice Connolly Dubuque Connolly United States Cummins Pepper New Willard Las West Wigan Progressivea Edward Hanley Muscatine Democratin Fred Vollmer Davenport Nan Lane Theresa Haye Clinton County Howe Congress

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