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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1913

Page

20

Currency reform clash as Democrats push urgent conference

Senate currency battle shifts to a party conference at 1 o clock to align Owen Hitchcock and Newlands bills. Wilson urged daily sessions to 6, Hitchcock defends reform, Shafroth critiques central bank risk, Newlands proposes state reserve associations in Washington plan.

Hitchcock Shafroth Newlands Senate Wilson Gwen Owen Hitchcocck Senate Committee House France Germany Belgium Holland England Hla Washington

Chestnut blight kills man in Glastonbury case

Fifth Connecticut death attributed to chestnut blight occurs in Glastonbury. Everett Hale, 30, fell ill after eating a grav squirrel. Physician records death as Ptoraalia poisonin g due to chestnuts the squirrel had eaten.

Connecticut Glastonbury Cong Toda Everett Hale

Noted Railroad Genius Dies At Home

W. Finley president of the Southern Railway died suddenly at his home yesterday after a stroke of paralysis. The obituary notes his leadership and impact on the railroad industry.

W. Finley The Southern Railway

Finley Dies After Long Rail Service and Reform Efforts

W Faris Finley, long time head of Southern Railway, dies leaving a legacy of public accountability and development. He advanced regulatory thinking, urging fair charges and anti discrimination while promoting Southeastern growth and co operation with communities along the lines. News from Atlanta and Washington notes he inspired trust among shippers and officials alike and that successor plans will hinge on board timing.

State University of Kentucky Finley Southern Railway Ufe Southeast United States Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Tme Thomas C. Powell The Queen and Crescent Cincinnati Fairfax Garrison Chicago Monon Henry B. Spencer Samuel Spencer Joseph P Bullups Atlanta and West Point Railroad Southeastern Territory Winley South Towa W. W. Finley Pase Christian Migs Andrews Atlanta A. B. Andrews Raleigh N. C Birmingham Ala Mr. Andrews

Death of T M Emerson President of ACL R I P

Thomas Martin Emerson, longtime leader of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, died in Wilmington N C after indigestion as he returned from an inspection trip with directors. Born in Ohio in 18, he joined rail service in 1867 and rose to top positions including traffic manager and third vice president before becoming ACL president several years ago.

Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington N. C Thomas Martin Emerson Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company Emerson Mr. Emerson Preble County Ohio Hagerstown Ind Marion Fort Wayne Detroit and Indianapolis Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Mrwin

Yoakum Quits Trust Co and Frisco Board Ties

W K Bixby resigns from the Frisco board while B F Yoakum severs ties with St Louis Union Trust Company. Yoakum did not resign but ordered sale of his Union Trust stock, removing him from the Frisco directorate amid ongoing receivership probes. Bixby cites time constraints as he becomes Wabash Railroad receiver.

St. Lowe W. K. Bixby St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad B. F. Yoakum Frisco St. Louis Union Trust Company Yoakum St Louis Union Trust Company Straus Union Trust Company Bixby Frisco Board of Directors Wabash Railroad

Frederick Townsend Martin III Recovering at Hotel

London reports Frederick Townsend Martin III at the Berkeley Motel after a nervous breakdown. Doctors say the illness is not serious and his condition has improved. he had been under care for several days and was working on literary projects. He canceled New York travel plans.

London Frederick Tonsent Martin Herkeley Martin New York

Bear in Raleigh college chapel scatters 700 students

A wild black bear ambushed the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanics chapel crowd, forcing 700 students to flee as lassos chased and captured the beast after it had sheltered in the chapel overnight. A worker who helped corral the bear was scratched.

Ralagh North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanics Colege Chapel College Chapel Raleigh

Slow Starvation Described by Wabash Vice President

At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on a proposed 5 percent freight rate increase, Wabash Vice President Maxwell declared the situation “slow starvation” for railroads as operating expenses rise and net income shrinks. Testimony from Professor Frank Dixon and others detailed wage increases, coal costs, and a large capital need to maintain service, with anthracite coal excluded pending investigations.

Delano Frank Dixon Interstate Commerce Commission Commission W (. Maxwell The Wabash Clark Maxwell Interstate Comoerce Commission Department of Justice J. I. Minnis Pittsburgh Buffalo Central Freight Association F. A. Delano Wreight Asadq@ation Vandalla Chicago Ilinois Grand Trunk Western Grand Rapids Minoiy Central Chicago and Alton Daniel Wild Baltimore and Ohio Rulroads Willard Dixon

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