Present Congress saved country millions through emergency spending
Washington dispatch argues current Congress reduced regular outlays by $18 million after accounting for extraordinary emergency costs. It details allocations for postwar postal profits, naval needs, diplomatic and agricultural programs, census and labor bureaus, and relief for Americas abroad, insisting overall spending was prudent and revenue returns offset expenditures.
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Reserve Banks Open Nov. 16 for Federal System
Washington Oct 37 The twelve federal reserve banks will open for business November 16 despite earlier delays. Secretary McAdoo announced the date after discussions with the Federal Reserve Board. He cited emergency conditions in the South and said opening will aid cotton and general business, with reserve funds aiding producers and expanding bank lending. The move uses the treasury as fiscal agent and releases more than 400 million in reserve money.
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Steel Trust Lawyer Lauds Carnegie in Ruling Battle
Philadelphia observes the third anniversary of the government suit to dissolve U S Steel as arguments continue. Henry E. Colton ends his government case with price and supply figures while David A. Reed for the Steel Corporation praises Andrew Carnegie and contends the firm’s growth trails independents.
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United States Steel Corporation
Henry E. Colton
David A. Reed
Great Northern Railway
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Colton
Reed
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Mgures
Bteel Corporation
Conditions in South Praised by Fahey
John N. Fahey of Boston, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and colleagues praised South business conditions during a tour. In Memphis they said no evidence of prostration or panic, noting self confidence and optimism among South business leaders despite wartime difficulties. The group planned to continue to Birmingham.
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John N. Fahey
Boston
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United States
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Birmingham
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Ites
State to Work Out Offer to Belgians
Quitman Ga Oct 27 Announcement was made at the Brooks County Industrial Club that a state wide effort will be organized to craft a standard Belgian refugee offer. A Georgia wide committee will be named to handle proposals, meet in Atlanta November 24 with the Belgian and French consuls and Agriculture Commissioner J D Price, and review farmer sponsorships including hundreds of homes offered for Belgian families.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Henry L. Degive
R. L. May
J. D. Price
Industrial Club
Robert FP
Shedden
H. H. Jarred
Ray's Mill
J. A. Coursey
Lyons
Mia
F. H. Johnson
Gray
Tooten Libel for Divorce Legal Notice
Clara Tooten sues James Tooten for divorce in Ware Superior Court December Term 1914. James Tooten must appear by the first Monday in December 1914 to answer the libel. judge J W Quincey presiding. Deputy Clerk D Mitchell directs notice. October 23 to November 18 dates noted.
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James Tooten
Ware Superior Court
J. W. Quincey
D. Mitchell
War's Effect on U S Commerce
Washington reports show war reshaping U S trade with a surge in grain and meat exports while cotton and manufactured goods decline. September exports rose sharply vs August and year ago, lifting the export balance though overall trade to war nations and Latin America grows unevenly amid reduced shipments from Germany and allied nations.
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Holland
France
Latin-America
Toney Up Whole System with Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. Eather Mae Baker of Spencerport New York reports that Chamberlain's Tablets cured her bilious attacks sick headaches and that worn out feeling and also toned up her whole system after using several bottles. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Bender vows to pitch on until uniform torn off
Philadelphia on October 28 Chief Bender, athletic pitcher, declared he would pitch until they tear the uniform from his back, denying reports he planned to retire. He said he was in his best condition during the world series and disputed a recent article attributed to Christy Mathewson.
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Chief Bender
Christy Mathewson
Bender
You Need a General Tonic Crown's You Need a General Tonic
You Need a General Tonic Crown adds a vintage patent medicine claim with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic marketed as valuable. The text references price as 50 cents and mentions generic tonic benefits in a faded, jumbled OCR segment.
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Grove
Soren Ek
Fund of 6100,000 for Emergencies by Federal League
A New York meeting of Federal league club owners raised about 100000 for emergency use. President Gilmore said funds aim to entice players from organized ball to join the new league. Roger Hresnahan returned with owners and discussed a Brooklyn managerial plan. No circuit changes were announced, though a well-known theatrical figure reportedly seeks the New York club.
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Gilmore
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B.wart
Brooklyn
Georgia Deputy Grand Master Heads to Atlanta Meeting
Division Deputy Grand Master J. T. Strickland of the First Division of Georgia departs tomorrow night for Atlanta to attend a grand lodge meeting lasting two days. The division is described as one of the state’s most important and the deputy is pushing to make the year one of the division’s best.
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J. T. Strickland
Georgia
Atlanta
Li Ae
Miision
Georgia State Fair at Macon Promises A Grand Exposition
In 1249 Georgians founded a state fair from Mountain to Macon. The 49th Georgia State Fair runs November 3-13 at Central City Park Macon. Highbred livestock and poultry displays, county exhibits, farm implements, and canning clubs showcase agricultural progress and investment potential.
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Invigorating to the Pale and Sicily
Fragmentary OCR text references a weekly journal and names Reed. exact events, dates, or context are unreadable. The readable items indicate a historical periodical mention without clear actions or outcomes to summarize. No full facts to anchor a concise news card.
Decatur Farmers Seek Debt Moratorium and Cotton Aid
Decatur County farmers demand a debt moratorium and reduced cotton input, urging five dollars per plow, minimum fertilizer, and more mulch to cut crop yields. They vow 1915 payments despite hardship, and urge an extra legislative session. Col John E Donaldson leads a speech praising Wilson and Hoke Smith while criticizing northern Democrats.
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Joho E. Donaldson
President Wilson
Hoke Smith
Hardwick
Park
Ike Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted by Homer City Writer
R E B Roberts of Homer City Pennsylvania endorses Ike Chamberlain Cough Remedy as superior to all others. He claims it has never failed to give the desired results after years of use. Fore sale by all dealers.
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Ike Chamberlain
R. EB. Roberts
Homer City
Target raft adrift spurs battleship search off Virginia capes
Washington Oct. 18 The battleships Nebraska and Michigan left Chesapeake Bay to locate a great target raft that went adrift in a gale off the Virginia capes. If unsuccessful, the naval tug Patapsco will join the search. The raft, a navigation menace, was last seen at 9 oclock yesterday morning at latitude 36.57 north longitude 75.40 west.
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Patapso
Fragmented Health Note Mentions Remedies and Healing
A damaged OCR fragment cites remedies and cures, mentioning healing effects. The text references soreness and care but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. It reads as a brief health note or advertisement fragment with incomplete details.
Jury Sent Out for Change of Clothing in Deadlocked Trial
In Scranton Pennsylvania on October 38, the jury in the William Pegran murder case against Mary Quinn from twelve years ago sent out for changes of clothing after three and a half days locked up. Some jurors vowed to stay all winter rather than reach a verdict, while the court reminded them a verdict must be reached before discharge.
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William Pegran
Hero
Mary Quinn
Greece to re occupy Mpirus in provisional move
Greece informs major powers that it will re occupy Mpirus, arguing the action is needed to restore order in the neighboring country now plagued by anarchy. The démarche states the move is provisional and denies any intention to intervene in the Aviona district.
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London
Mpirus
Greece
Aviona
Agreement to Maintain Butter and Egg Prices
Chicago authorities report arrangements to keep butter and egg prices stable. Frank Un Kennedy deputy attorney general of New York and John Lanyon chief investigator say Chicago commission merchants seek New York mercantile exchange quotations before making a sale. They collaborate with U S district offices to gather data on the Chicago butter board and Elgin Board of Trade for a government inquiry.
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John Lanyon
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Lanyon
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Elgin Board of Trade
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