Bank Law Upheld as Aiding Treasury Powers and Federal Reserve
Representative Carter Glass told the American Bankers Association in Richmond that the new banking act preserves Treasury powers, assigns no extra control to the Secretary, and aims to stabilize currency. He said the Reserve Board operates within independent banking, while critics claim the law shifts funds and oversight to government fiscal agents.
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Federal Reserve Banks
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Southern governors urge Congress save cotton planters end banking scheme
In telegrams from Texas Mississippi Georgia and Oklahoma, Southern governors warn of near bankruptcy for cotton growers and urge federal action. They back a $1.5 million pool to lend at rates around 30 cents per bale, with low interest loans for twelve months and potential extensions, plus acreage curtailment to stabilize next year’s crop.
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Georgia
Oklahoma
Washington Post
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Texas
Cotton Tanner Co
Teigunt
Olgait
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Banka
Government Alone Can Save Planters in War Time
Eduar Post argues the cotton market is ruined by war as exchanges fail and farmers face hardship. He urges federal action and congressional will to provide relief, proposing immediate steps to warehouse cotton with insurance to guard against loss or damage.
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Iseas
Congress
Philippine Independence Bill Passed in House
The Philippine independence measure, backed by the administration, passed the House with 0 opposing votes and seven Republicans, four Progressives voting yes. It pledges to grant a liberal government and to withdraw sovereignty once a stable government is established, with Senate action expected to be limited this session.
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United States
Philippne Bill Wich Si
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Senate
Philippines
Nater Hitchcock
Nebraska
Pubippine Islands
Bay
Wih Mattie Affairs Committee
Barton
Nebraska Care
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Dillon
South Dakota
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Grest
Chanter
New Lork TuUroner
Washington Trupes
Pennsylvania
Thompson Thinals
Clark
Staes
Philippin
Philipines
Alaska Bill Accepted and Senate Conferees Report
The Alaska coal bill faces Senate action after a conferees report was rejected over powers limits to Interior to issue land titles. The report endorses a new proviso on state power and land leasing for Alaska development, sending the measure back to the House for consideration.
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Senate
Aliska
Alaska
Revort
Request to Congress on Anacostia District Improvements
Elected representatives urged by Anacostia residents to press the District commissioners for needed sanitation and street improvements. The meeting highlighted alleged delays and called for action on sewer and roadway work in the Van Huren Lahout annex area.
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Thindstom
van Huren Lahout
Wrese Ss
Wade's Pool Plan Most Hopeful Yet
Wade outlines a plan to ease cotton distress proposing government acreage restriction for 1915 and credit to hold surplus at low interest. He cites plummeting prices and farmer vulnerability to spinners and speculators. Wade praises Festus J Wade of St Louis for a feasible remedy to loan farmers up to 40 per bale to stabilize income.
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Renson
Sway Jackson
Misa
Vereral
South
Congresas
Wade
Festus J Wade
St T.cuin
Cotton Panic and Government Aid Proposed to Save Farm Debt
1913 export figures show cottons role in trade imbalance and looming losses. Treasury could deposit funds, low interest loans, and emergency banking measures to avert a wide collapse in cotton values and aid farmers and merchants facing debt in cotton regions.
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Ford
Europe
Treasury
New York
York
German and French Views of the War
From the Courrier des Etats-Unis New York October 15 French war office says little changed on the western front. German press and Berlin silence cited as signs of unfavorable conditions for the Kaiser’s forces. It accuses German reports of inaccuracy about Verdun and notes two failed attempts around Verdun, including action through the Argonne forest with heavy losses.
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Courrier Des Etats-Unis
New York
French War Office
Ypres
Belgium
France
War Office
Verdun
Argonne Forest
Vinarville
Varennes
Judge Grosscup Quoted In Germanys Defense By the Staats Zeitung
New York October 15 Judge Peter S Grosscup of Chicago offers analysis of war responsibility arguing Germany did not wish war as the Kaiser and councilors faced broader failings by Russia England and France. readiness spanned 43 years with limited prior conflicts. Germany’s invasion of Belgium is discussed in context of mobilization and diplomacy.
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Staats-Zeitung
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Chicago
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America
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Kaiser
Russia
England
France
Transvaal
United States
Spain
Japan
Italy
Turkey
Belgium
Senate panel OKs amended home for disabled volunteers board
The joint resolution naming members to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers board was favorably reported. the Senate amended the bill to add Nelson and the committee urged agreement to the amendment, Wilmington era context.
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Hhnois
H Woot
Omo
J C Nelson
Indiana
J Clase
Kansas
T S Bridgham Warner
National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Senate
Nelsor
Planters of South Look to Congress for Relief
Atlanta editor argues Southern farmers must seek relief from Congress as several Georgia legislature bills aim to ease the cotton crisis. He cautions against prejudging measures but believes federal action can relieve or ease the looming hardships facing planters. October 14, Atlanta Georgia.
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Georgia
Congress
Atlanta
Resentment Over Cary Resolution Attacks Navy Chiefs
Representative Cary of Wisconsin introduced a resolution charging Rear Admiral Strauss and Rear Admiral O Neil with disloyalty over a high explosives report. House members regret the move, expect dismissal, and may seek no investigation unless demanded by the officers.
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W J Cary
Wisconsin
Strausa
O'Neil
Navy Department
Cary
Admiral O Neil
Strauss
Beine
Ter
Cary Resolution
Admiral O'Neil
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Spain
Senate
Chief of Ordnance
War Department
Nell
Philippines
Wr Cary
Naval Affairs Committee
New Honor to Mgr Shahan and Catholic University Leader
Monsignor Inahan rector of the Catholic University of America will be consecrated titular bishop of Germanopolis in Baltimore on Sunday November 15 by Cardinal Gibbons. Assistant consecrators are Bishops Nian of Hartford and O Connel of Richmond with a sermon by Monsignor Duggan vicar general of the Hartford diocese. The piece also notes Germany's wartime diplomacy and Belgium’s refusal of safe transit amid potential conflict with France and England.
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Catholic University of America
Germanicopolis
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Nian
Hartford
O'Connel
Richmond
Monsignor Duggan
Carnegie funds in campaign tied to tolls repeal controversy
The IIrowmaster Gailed and James J Hull, backed by Andrew Carnegie and James J Hill, are linked to financing the Democratic congressional campaign. The piece outlines Carnegie and Hill motives, arguing they sought toll repeal to aid Great Britain and to profit financially, noting Hill controls major northern railroads and urging reform in state and federal railroad regulation.
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G. GO. P. Congressional Committee
Carnegie
National Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Janiey J Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Great Britain
United States
Hult
Mr Hill
Hill
Twin Cities
Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Paine Railroad
Coast Terminal
Pacific Coast
Monticello Valuation Sparks Montague Congressional Fight
The Washington Post reports Monticello has an assessed value of 28971, with Mrs Martin M Littleton and others opposing owner Thomas Jefferson Levy’s efforts to sell to the government for 600000. Critics question the $1000 physical value and Levy’s claimed million-dollar investment, while Congress debates the proposed appropriation and Levy’s justification amid disputes over prices and maintenance costs.
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Martin M. Littleton
Washington Post
New York
New York Herald
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Martin M Littleton
Moncella
Thomas Jeffersons
Jefferson M Levy
Wilson
Levy
Monticello
Let's
R T W Duke
Glass Opposes National Action On Cotton Relief
Richmond Va Oct 4 Chairman Glass of the House banking and currency committee told the American Bankers Association convention that proposals for government valorization of cotton or selling bonds to aid planters would not pass Congress and would not provide lasting help. He warned such measures would harm cotton producers through credit distortion and loss of confidence, expressing reluctance to back relief schemes that target a single American product.
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Richmond
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American Bankers Association
Congress
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Mississippi
Virginia
California
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Rebekah Lodge Jubilee Marks Sixty Third Anniversary
Delegates and members in Logansport Indiana celebrate the sixty third anniversary of the Rebekah Odd Fellowship lodge in Washington with a program at IOGF Hall. A grand sire message from C A dweller of San Antonio Opens with prayers and songs, followed by speeches and a dance. The event features Mrs Anna Billings and others, with a reception led by Eliza Schneider and local officers. In separate notes, Indiana suffrage delegates vow to wear gloves and hose until the European war ends as Spain opens parliament on October 30 and a royal decree labels October 27 for a Madrid prayer day.
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Rebekah Odd Fellowship of Washington
IOGF
Seventh Street
Belle
Carter
San Antonio
Rebekah Lodge
Grani
Anna Billings
Rowlett
Susan Jones
Rebekah Assembly of Mars Lami Teem
Mary Newramble
Marks Trank “ Rapp
Garand Master
Louise Kephart
Anna Bylings
Annette Kmer
R E Vollard
Bertha M Nichate
Mias E Vearle Grigao
Ettie Tynge
Mei. Gaurman
Blanche Senburs
Dove, Mra
Leisinger
Harry Lo Anderson
Eliza Schneider
Noble &Lands
Sopha Zupnik
Leonora Tpawkins
Ramela Wlernrlag
Mollir Foimonsten
Ratz Ani
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