Plea of Small Banks Fears Loss of Profits at Senate Hearing
Middle West and South bankers criticized the administration currency bill before the Senate banking committee while endorsing core aims. They sought to restore out of town check collection charges and urged a smaller number of regional reserve banks, with Indiana and Southwest delegations presenting to President Wilson and meeting Northwestern bankers en route to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Banking Committee—Northwestern
White House
Clearing House
South
Senate Banking and Currency
Indiana
Wilson
Kern
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
American Bankers’ Association
Boston
Tennessee honors Hull for national committee seat
Rep. Cordell Hull of Tennessee’s Fourth District was unanimously elected to the Democratic National Committee by the state party's executive committee. The vote united both regular and independent factions, with Hull receiving broad congratulatory telegrams from Democrats statewide. Senator John Shields and others praised Hull’s campaign and loyalty as party lines blurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Hull
Tennenese
Democratic National Committee
Vica
Mountcastle
Knoxville
el Hull
Tennessee
Tennesses
Washington
John K. Shielda
Hull
Shisids
Iolfren
Democratic Party
Tennessey
State Democratic Executive Committee
Wwa
Regular
Coarmitteeman
Father’s Day Proposed In House Designation
Representative Moore of Pennsylvania introduces a House resolution to designate the first Sunday in June as Father’s Day with the rose emblem. The proposal follows backing from Charlotte Airkbrvle and Cairne Sternberg of Philadelphia who have chartered Ball 4 under Pennsylvania laws. The measure does not create a legal holiday. George R Looksey, a private secretary and veteran, appointed by McAdoo to succeed Byran F Kewtin as resident secretary of the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
House
Pennsylvania
Charlotte E Airkbrvle
Cairne
Sternberg
Lade
McAdoo
Reiurs Moduc
George Rlooksey
Priva’r Weterany
Byran
Kewtin
Congress debate on Sally’s talents and cultural worth
A heated session features Ohio Representative Fees praising skilled workers as cultured, while California's Mr Baker quips Sally may bake biscuits before piano. Virginia's Mr Montague concludes the argument, shifting to weightier matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansa Sension
Federal
Asaintante
Fees
Ohio
Baker
California
Diase
Sally
Feas
Mo Montague
Cullom Sees Eleven Presidents at White House Record
Shelby M. Cullom, former Illinois senator, notes he has met eleven U.S. Presidents from Lincoln to Wilson, newest count reached when he visited the White House to report on the Lincoln memorial commission. He recalls Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
White House
Lincoln
Wilson
Lincoln Memorial Commission
Cullom
Washington
WMG
Fred Douglas
Johnson
President Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
McKintey
Roosevelt
Taft
President Wilson Holds Conference on Alabama District Attorney Move
President Wilson yesterday met with Senator Bankhead and Representatives Underwood Heflin of Alabama to discuss the appointment of a district attorney for the middle district of Alabama. After the conference Underwood said no settlement was reached. Gordon urged the President to address in a general message to Congress the issue of internal revenue tax exemption on fruit prandles used to make sweet wines, arguing a loss of $7,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bankhead
Underwood
Heflin
Alabama
Middle District
Gordon
Ofc
California
Seaman's bill back for passage in Senate
The so called Seaman's bill to end involuntary servitude and improve shipboard conditions was endorsed yesterday by the Senate commerce committee and will be recommended for passage. The Oil bill was reintroduced by Senator Nelson with no changes from the previous Congress. It requires three watches on all vessels, allocates able seamen at the wheel and lookouts, prevents holding seamen in foreign ports, and includes further provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate
Nelson
Civil service changes target deputy marshals and revenue officers
Senate deftly expands an urgent deficiency bill raising funding to 4 182 881 and adding provisions to remove deputy U S marshals and internal revenue officers from civil service. The bill also renews back pay for old excise staff and funds a Vice President Marshall mobile for a year while extending court judge retirement timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
United States
Civil Service
Internal Revenue
Sihes
Senator Overman
Moss
Abele
Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Ott Board
Marshall
Commerce Court
Fort naming push honors Senator Morgan at Panama Canal
In a move linked to the long Congressional fight by the late Senator Morgan Alabama for the Pacific waterway a plan to name a principal Panama Canal fort Fort John T Morgan gained momentum Senator Bankhead supports it Secretary Garrison has been asked to name a fort for Morgan The Women’s auxiliary of the Southern Commercial Congress led by Mrs Woodrow Wilson resists the effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Morgan
Alabama
Milan Canal
Panama Canal
John T. Morgan
Bankhead
Gerrison
Southern Commercial Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson May Not Aid Depends On Duties Here
Secretary Bryan and other cabinet members may help in Governor Pfeifer’s race in New Jersey if White House duties allow. A presidential speech tour is possible but unlikely, with the President focusing on administrative affairs unless conditions demand otherwise. He may write a public letter if he stays out of campaigning, while the administration plans solid support for Pfeifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Fielder
Wilson
White House
Jersey
Nis
Pfeifer
Smith-Nugent
Bryan
Oilie James
Kentucky
Senate committee backs 95000 for Tapenges memorial bridge plan
A Senate appropriations panel would add a 25000 item proposed by Senator Swanson of Virginia to cover expenses of a special commission to draft plans for a Potomac memorial bridge from near the Washington monument to Arlington. The item, authorized in the last public buildings bill, had not been funded before. The House blocked it previously and will likely oppose in conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Swanson
Virginia
Special Commission
Potomac River
Washington Monument
Arlington
House
Conference on Customs Reform Expected in New York
Secretary McAdoo called a conference of customs collectors in New York starting November 3 to study improved administration methods. The aim is economy and efficiency with expected sweeping reforms. Collector Mitchel and Frederick A. Cleveland have study findings for making New York a model port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Collectors of Customs
New York
Mitchel
Frederick A. Cleveland
Bird Escapes House Chamber Through Skylight
Officials and pages spent about an hour guiding a young whip-poor-will that entered the House of Representatives chamber. The bird eluded doorkeepers until a page opened a skylight and the bird flew out, ending the brief disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whip
Will
Chamber
Golemn Chamber
House of Representatives
Duty on Russian Pulp Denied Free Entry
Wood pulp made in Sweden from Russian grown wood is not eligible for free entry into the United States. Assistant Secretary Hamlin said the Treasury Department continues its policy of denying favored nation treatment to Russia regarding pulp and paper due to the abrogation of the US Russia treaty of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Russia
United States
Treasury
Hamiin
The
Department
Government to Push Federal Ownership of Telegraph Lines
Maryland Representative David J. Lewis prepares bills to place telegraph and telephone lines under the postal service. He has met with President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson, gathering data on costs and revenue, and aims to press the measure within a month with broad congressional backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
David J. Lewis
Postal Service
Leawis
Lewis
Wilson
Lewie
Burleson
Congrana
Hitchcock
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Congress
Ir. Taft
Postotie
Yrarand
Smal
Mes
K. T. Chamberlain
Navigation
United States
Hines
Inet
Excise List Clarifies Rules on Hotels Restaurants and Servings
The excise board defines hotel guestroom requirements and restaurant criteria under the new regulations effective November 1 1912. It bans liquor service to women in eateries and sets a minimum 25 cent meal threshold, while outlining license eligibility based on proprietor character and establishment facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betela
Excise Board
Pye & Hat
Ita
Complex DC Court Docket Lists Property Cases and Public Notices
The Record catalogs a lengthy District of Columbia legal calendar and assignments for the October term 1914. Entries detail numerous cases in equity, probate, real estate and municipal courts, with attached attorneys and party names such as McKinley, Lancaster, O’Brien, Wilson, and Bonty. it lists hearings, continuances, and sentencing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Meader
Waites
Brien
Wilson
United States
McKinley Va
Gies
Wickert
Jones
Ko Awing
Mitchell
Hawken
Millar
United
Allemays
Davia
Veskay
Wilgon
Atteisers
Wighaisen
Galladay
O' Brien
Atter- Gittings & ‘ChamuborMu
Meritiat
Thomas
Sacks
Altermers
Ortaee A Oarten Wien
Supreme Court
Cartier
Deeds of Trusts and Property Securing Bonds in Several Squares
A listing of deeds of trust across multiple plats including Mount Pleasant Smiths Vacancy Le Droit Park Petworth and surrounding blocks. Names such as Anna Musher e¢ vir Daniel W Reker Frank R Rogers and Herbert T Chapman appear with amounts from 250 to 100,000 and terms from one to three years with semiannual or monthly payments.
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Woodley Park
Anna Musher
Nathan
Daniel W. Reker
Grantey H. Fischel
James O'Donnell
Kat
Anna I. Pigott
Frank R. Rogers
Herbert T. Chapman
Thomes A. Rogers
Jorece Weeney
Die Baul
William Clebsugh
Willey Jacobs
Mount Pleasant
LE Droit Park
Washington
American Teague Rehal
George W. White
Cano H. Rudolph
la Droit
Smiths Eye
Petworth
Robert W. Burrougham
Thomas J Degvitt
Margaret
Murphy
Roonat
Joseph Thame
Brest
Te Schmidt
George M Emmerich
German-American Building Association
North Brightwood
Freverick Cohmet Ux
James Hood
Firmen R Horner
Asconia MacLachlen Banking Corporation
Blanche
Risera Et Yir
Charles
William Edmonston
Louie R. Peak
M Marr
Mery E. Hogers
Percy Thomp
Hubbert R Quinter
Harry Waltman
Thomas Bower
Joseph D ‘Jenkine
Allac
EB Walker
Leroy Fiaddiatr
Blandhs T
William E Cowen
Pierce Boteier
William E Hill
Mutag Firs Insurance Company
Ellen Golden
Estelle Fenno
B. WR. Grury
Monnie H Calfoo
Pert Walton
Wiltsen Holmes
Idtog
Black
Charles W Campbell
HOD @orden
Gorden
Peter F Pheponas
Harcy Morment
Charles Linkins
Asoura Memiy
Morment
Percy
Ho Rasgell
Geerwet Bunnell
John AL Busnell
Robbery of Rare Coins in Baltimore Collector’s Vault
Thousands of dollars worth of rare coins were stolen from Waldo Newcomer, president of the National Exchanges Bank, and owner of a private coin collection in Baltimore. The loot, taken during the summer while the family was away, includes about 4000 pieces with an estimated value of 40 to 50 thousand dollars, with insurance around 24 thousand. Police suspect expert thieves with knowledge of numismatics carried out the daring break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Waldo
Newcomer
National Exchanges Bank
Thia
Urge Labor to Arm at Syndicalist Congress in London
London October 2 Ben Tillett secretary of the Dock Wharf Riverside and General Workers Union of Great Britain addressed the international syndicalist congress today. He thanked Ulster leader Sir Edward Carton for inspiring the working classes to act and said once they have courage to follow his example they will fight the government. James Larkin, a Dublin strike leader, telegraphed urging comrades to send ammunition and bring fighters to Dublin, noting masters admit they are on their marrow bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ben Tillett
Colors May Fix Child Sex at Birth Idea
The Washington Yoon Chitaga, Oct. 2, Dr. Albert Abrams of San Francisco attends a convention where he outlines experiments claiming colors influence the human system. He asserts red animates blue pacifies yellow neutral, and believes color could determine a child’s sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yoon Chitaga
Albert Abrams
San Francisco
Dr. Abrams
Chile Claim Dispute Implicates Prevost Estate Director
A lawsuit filed in the District Supreme Court alleges Hennis Taylor as administrator of the Stanhope Prevost estate did not pay a share valued at 12,664.56 dollars in the Alsop claim against Chile. The action traces an 1811 dispute settled by arbitration under King George V, with original award 906,006.78 dollars and the current claim 12,664.56 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prevost Estate
Alsop
Distribution Dispute Over Alsop Claimants Setstle by King George V
The death occurred before he could take it up and the matter went before King George V on his ascension. He awarded the amount to the Alsop claimants and the United States government distributed it. The defendant estate’s declaration says it received seven and a half percent plus one ninth of twenty one and a half percent as Stanhope Prevost’s share, totaling $34,430.43. It is claimed that Mr. Taylor failed to pay over to the estate represented by the complainants the fifteen percent share corresponding to the defendant estate’s claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Young
Harold J . Hagner
Prevost
Alsop
John Wheelwright
Alsop & Co
Valparaiso
Chile
Henry S. Prevost
Taylor
Wheslwright
Boutwell
United States
Edward VII
England
George V
Stanhope Prevost
NO INQUIRY INTO "SNOBBERY" CLAIMS IN NAVY
Arthur Middleton, ex navy clerk, says his father Frank Middleton, a patent attorney, told the Navy Department of general snobbery charges but no inquiry has been made. He mentions a letter from Secretary Daniela inviting specifics and a call to the department. The letter was mailed Tuesday night from Daniela's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Arthur Middleton
Navy
Frank Middleton
Navy Department
Daniele
Daniela
Atlantic Fleet Ships Sail From Philadelphia For Hampton Roads
United States battleships Kansas Idaho and Ohio left Philadelphia for the Atlantic fleet drill at Hampton Roads tonight. The Minnesota remains in yard repairs. After weeks of exercises the fleet will return to be fitted for a Mediterranean cruise planned to begin October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Kansas
Itaho
Ohio
Hampton Roads
Atlantic
Beatty
Minnesota
Mediterranean
Marshall at ease on wedding anniversary remark
Vice President Marshall recalled his eighteenth wedding anniversary with Mrs Marshall noting couples without children forget such dates. He quipped that without children the milestone feels smaller and suggested younger marriages are advantageous, reflecting on bachelor days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Secretary Lane Recovers Leaves San Francisco for Denver
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane departed San Francisco today bound for Denver on the way to Washington. He will spend a few days there en route and is reported to be much improved in health after a week at Monterey Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Denver
Washington
Sanrancisco
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Monterey Bay
Cotton Crop Conditions Reported by State and Nation
The Department of Agriculture reported US cotton condition on September 8 at 1.1 percent of normal, with state figures ranging from Virginia to California. 1913 cotton growth up to September 25 totaled 1.337 million bales, with state winnings listed including Alabama 222,602 and Texas 172,688 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriulture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Census Bureau
Sea Island
Weno
States
Merchants Favor Arbitration Tribunal Plan for International Disputes
New York October 2 The New York Chamber of Commerce approved a resolution to seek world chamber and trade boards support for settling disputes between foreign merchants through an arbitration tribunal. The plan calls for a standard contract clause creating an arbitration panel appointed by a named commercial body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade of the World
New York Grain Market Report Mixed on Export Sales
Grain prices in New York show firmer futures on export demand with mixed spot quotes for wheat and barley. Export basis and FOB figures vary, while northern markets hold around mid 90s with minor price adjustments as trade reacts to December futures activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington cattle market report summary note
Market notes from Washington cattle trade show spring offerings with quotes on prices and per pound rates for steers calves and hogs. Prices appear as per pound indicators in a terse OCR fragment noting choices and weight considerations amid unsettled demand.
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Money Billi
J. L. McCulloch
Marion
John Frenzel
Indianapolis
Charles Wordep
Fort Waynes
Francis Reitz
Evansville
Thomas Paxton
Princeton
Southwest
J. W. Bolton
Alexandria
F. W. Foote
Hattiesburg
Miss
Oscar Nawton
Jackson
Migs
Edwin McMorries
Miga
George W. Rogers
Little Rock, Ark
Wisconsin State Bankers’ Association
Northwestern Bankers
Washington Clearing House Association
Willam J. Fiather
Floyd E. Davis
Edmund S. Wolfe
Joshua Evans
Northwestern
Jenna Harte
Mount Vernon
Raleigh
Lewis F. Crawford
North Dakota Bankers’ Association
G. H. Richards
Minnesota, Bankers’ Association
George K. Calett
Tumnols Bankers’ Association
Senate Committee
Auto For
Canal
Panama
Presigent
Investigation OF Customs
U. S
Equitt Gaurt
Clahgugh
Hines. Ve. Higes
Patlsoner
Harry H. Hollender
Hehzenes Ve. Pilling Et
J. J. Keenan
Efendant
Iring Will Mambon
Cornwall Va
Bernlt Mie Company
Wale
Ioere Company
Jong Wausmaker
Platatif
Duvall
William Henry White
H. H
Peitioner
Tras
Albert S. Connolly
Heare Oie
Clebaugh
Jagte
Asta
Tasale
Peal
Aiala Rath
Wisner
Mavem- Wrard M. Wiis
Tor Pea & Lek
Sleman Mae
Robert
Johmnsen
Margaretta B. Er
A. Ghedd & Hpo Company
B. C
T. Johnson
Maddox @ Gatley
Joseph L. Crapper
Va Real Botate ‘Peast Company
J. Edward ‘Thomas Ay Ead
Joseph L Crupper
Malcolm Hufty
Arthur Lys- Hain
Ruth BR Craword
Wellington Crawford
Melintenance Plaintif
Nathan Bickle
William Ho Ward
al Tb Jate Trust
Conveygnes Flavistf
George
Sullivan
Ata
Hyde Komien
Filen Stab
Sida
Maleaim
Ang Melber
Sue Flaine
Andrew Ather
Duvallae F Co
Pittsmann
Carrie Taylor
Negro
Fourth Street
Ashe
Jamea O'Benndil
Anna Masher
Vermont Avenue
Susgans
A. Speltina
Edward M. Dulin
AUE
Francie Sauk
Rosalia & Smithy
Harleston KR
Isard
Equsra Fila
Ash
Helen W. Pairo
W. Mandley
Cnet de
Arolena Avenue
Willem
Jean W. If
Nortar
Dnock Avenue
Ebastion Banking Corporation
Aber
Blanche T ‘Steere
Joseph D. Jenison
Harry Wardtoan
Mary FB. Romero
Wrest Holmead Manor
Howard B Smith
Ania
North Addition
Chevy Charm Grove
Charles W. Campbell
Square Fl
Ta Faomes i - Jacobe
Iy Ang
HY Jacobe
Merle Baty
Bolte
Wart
Sauara
Thomas ¥. Jacobs
Marie asby-Smith
Berbmt
Marie Hasby-Smith
Thomas Bate
Trinidad
Eighth Street
Clinton James
Bish
Serbet
Mamis Nore
Haconas
Rosbed
Tillett
Ulster
Larkin
Talla
King George
Hannis Tayloe
L. L. Perkins I Bond Fov
Royal Engemnity Co
le Re, Tis, Bulidiss
the New Boys’ Shop
Palais Royal
A. Lisner
Charles Bast
Philadelphia Yard
Department of Agriculture
Cenxia Bureau
NEW York Grain
Washington Cattle Mareef
Little Highness
Warba
Lueschem
Edman
Harar
Yaniel D Carter
Id Breese
York
Belasco
Shore Acres
Mary
Olive Wynahem
Primrose & Bockstader
National
Otis
Skinner
Kismet
U. Bines
B. F
Keith
Betame
Lean & CO
Agadery
Krmotioga
Astras
Eugenie Blair
Mentee
Madame X
Rauscher
Conn
Haare
Menderson’s
A. Smith
Ham Adame $H
Ota
Axaenius Corbey
Massachusetts Avernue
E Street
Arsenian Corbe
University Place Northwest
Garnett R. Brown
Bortheas
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