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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
Bank Statements
Abroad Show Strain

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE severe
monetary strain abroad is reflected
clearly in the weekly statements OF the
banks at London. Paris and Berlin
An expansion % SSi 600 600 in loans il
reported by the Bank OF England while
the reserve ratio declined TO IS SO per
cent against 43OT per cent last week
Total reserve increased IS GOO 600 and
gold SO. 900. 600
similar expansion in loans and note
circulation In the Rank of Germany's
returns totaled sl35. 900, 0OO and $40.
600 coo respectively.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
China Prefers Canned
Soups to Chop Suey

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Increaseo
Chinese trade in American prepared
food products was reported to the State
Department to-day in a letter received
from George f. Anderson. United States
Consul a Hongkong. China.
Timed meats, soups. vegeta bles, bis
cults and cereals are displacing Euro
pean products, said Anderson. in Chi
uese department stores and wholesale
houses
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
$4,000 Bonus for
1000 Trolley Men

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE Wash
irEtou street Railway Company, under
profit sharing plan. distributed more
than $50 600 TODAY among coo en-
ploNeeS ~ all grades. The amounts an
portiored were determined hy length or
service.
Motormen and conductors in the Scrv.
ice only one month got sass each
Those more than a year Si255
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
c. r. G. |. EARNS $24,315.887.

DENVER, COLO. Jan. 1.-THE
annual report of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company shows gross earn
ings of s24,315.SS7 from operation
during the year ended June 80, 1913
Net operating income was s4.375.9S5,
a decrease of s73.O79 from 1912. Sur
plus amounted to s1,727,192.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
% Per Cent Increase
in Risk Business

CHICAGO. Jan. Insurance BUSH
ness has increased 20 per cent in tho
last year declared r. W. stevens vice
president OF the Illinois Life Iusurapce
Company. at the annual meeting Of
company representatives. at the Hotel
IASalle
The Increase is noted over the whole
country and the outlook is for much
heavier business another year
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
Reserve Plan Open to
Missouri State Banks

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. Jan. It,
Attorney General Barker ruled TO-DAY
that State banks Of Missouri may sub
scribe for stock in the Federal Reserve
banks to be organized under the new
currency law.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18
WHAT RAILROAD AVERAGES SHOW.
. is synopsis returns last eight years:

-INDUSTRiALS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
SOUTHERN MEMBERS
 0F CONGRESS COME ID AID 0F PLANTERS
By c. E. STEWART.

Washington, August :.-tspeciaI.D Thoroughly aroused over the threat ened slump in prices of cotton because of the European situation. southern members of Congress called meeting tonight for the consideration of ways nnd means of conserving the interest of the cotton planters. The Alabama delegation is fully alive to the situ- ntIon and while they admit that tenn porarIly 1t is had, they nre on the whole optimistic and believe that the south crn farmers hnve great cause for alarm.
 Although harrassed with the respon- sibility of putting through the emer- colonies and possibly other European shipping and to safeguard the soundness of American finance. MT Underwood is keenly interested in the cotton situa- tion.
 "The situation is too new to fully comprehend" said MT. Underwood. but with the new emergency shipping and currency acts now being put through feel that great step has already been taken to protect the cotton crop. stand ready to do everything l can along other lines to help out. l am also hopeful by fall the channels of trade will be opened with Great Britain, her (COntinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
CONGRESS PASSES LAW PROVIDING FOR
 ISSUANCE OF NEW MONEY IN THE U. S.
|0VER BILLION ID BE ADDED CIRCULATING
 MEDIUM OF COUNTRY

Washington, August 3.-More than n billion dollars in currency will he ada ct to the circulating medium in the United states by the action If Congress today to meet the situation resulting from the European crisis. This new money. backed by prime assets of banks. may be issued under n modif- cation of the bank law, passed in both House and Senate, then compron,ised in 1 conference and approved by the admin istrstion for final action in both houses tomorrow.
 All national banks and all state banks and trust companies. members of the new federal reserve system, and those that have agreed to join, may issue notes under the Aldrich- vreeland sec- tion of the bank law up to 125 per cent of their combined capital and surplus. There Is approximately S1,76o,ooo such capital and surplus on which issue of notes may be based Of that, about | $500, ,000, 900 invested in government bonds is not available. Approximately $500, 900 900 plus 25 per cent therefore is ready as a basis of issue. Bankers told administration leaders the issue avail
 (Continued On Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

German Lloyd liner kronprinx Wti- helm, her bunkers and holds filled with coal. superstructure painted gray and carrying no passengers, slipped quietly cut of her pier tonight nnd put to sea. passing Quarantine on her way at s'45 o'clock.
 London. August 3.-A Brussels dis- ,,utch says the Belgian Parliament will meet Tuesday under the presidency ' of the King. It adds that the Germans hnve not crossed the frontier.
 yondon. August 3.-The Brftlsh ad- mtrnlty has issued an order prohibit
 ine the use of wireless by merchantmen
 within the waters of the United King dim.
 Haitfax. August 8.-Thc First Cam ad,an artillery. the Stxty-third Hnl1faA Rifles and slxty-sixth Princess Louise funiIiers of the Canadian militia were dc lied today to assist In manning the fortress here.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-England mobilizes troops. Real purpose of war leaders un-
 known.
 Billion in new currency provided. Southern congressmen come 10 aid or
 planter.
 Threatened railroad strike aNerted. 3-Soundness of our finances shown by
 weeks events. 4-fditoria comment. 5-Bankers of state are not uneasy Scully says war will be greatest in
 history.
 Relatives assured by government ac-
 ton. Credit tax cases being settled. 6-Soceiy. s-Sports s-Financlal condition of country shows improvement. 9--Latest developments from European
 war zone.  effort to get ships to
 handle war products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
LATEST FLASHESFRO WAR ZONE

nhle tO draw money or find facilities for sailing home went In great num- hers to the American consulate today seeking relief. As much possible was done for them hut Henry w. Died rfchs. the consul general, has no funds to carry on general relief work.
 It was stated here today that the United Stntes government probably would have to send warships or trans- ports to Antwerp to take Americans home.
 Washington. NAuRust 3-(SpeciaI.) Requests from various parts of the country were receIved today at the treasury department for permission to Issue currency under the AIdrich- ree- land act. Among the requests received today was one from Birmingham bank CTS. Just what amount Birming ham stated would cover her needs was not dlscIosed by the treasury officials. London. August 3.-Sir Edward Grey lan1aumcet in the House of Commons ltedG that telegram frem the King (Continued en Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Brussels. August 3.-Thc Soir says another German note has been re- ceived by Belgiun in response to Bel- eium's reply to Germany's uItimatum and that ne&Otiations between the two countries are proceeding.
 Paris, AuGust 3.-H was officially announced tonight that . German force had invaded France near Cirey.
 London August 3-The admlraIty am nOunccn that the mobilization of the navy was completed h a1l respects at 4 o'clock this morning. This was due tO the measures. taken and the voIun- tary responae Of the reserve men In adv ance of the royal proclamation.
 Berlin. August 3.-The German troops from Lubl1nitx, siIesia, today, after . short slkirmish with RusiAana. took pos scNsion of Ceenstochowa, Russia Po- lMnd.
 Bendzig and KaIinch. Russ1sn Poland slro have been occuptea by the Ger
 Kew Yark. AuGunt 2-Uha NoPtf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Fred I. Kent of the Bankers Trust company of New York said his company was sending several million dollars in gold to Europe to redeem travellers checks and other companies were doing likewise.
 Committees were named to interview shipping companies and hotels. search for lost baggage. make arrangements for honoring all proper checks and notes and confer with the members of the Ameri- can embassy.
 Chandler Anderson, member of the in- tcrnational claims commission arrived to- day from Paris He said he was warned to leave France. and that the commis- sion had adjourned until after the war. MT. Anderson said most of the shops were closed, the streets quiet and al- most deserted. but that there was a ~trange absence of any hostile feeling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Washington, August 3.-Plans were virtually completed tonight for the care of Americans in wnr-torn Europe: Con- Eress, at the request of President Will son, appropriated s.5O,OOO to care for the immediate needs of Americans. es- pecially those without funds. More will bc granted If desired.
 Americans who have letters of credit or other forms of money credit will be assisted by American embassies in hay ing them cashed. Instructions were is- (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

''The German troops hitherto have obeyed orders not to cross the French frontier. French troops on the contrary, since yesterday have made several at kacks on the frontier posts without any es<claration of war having been made.
 ..The French have crossed the frontier at several places in spite of the fact that the French government a few days ago informed us that 1t would not infringe on the unoccupied zone of six miles from the frontier. and since last night com panies of French troops have been in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

against the Germans individually. They mingle freely with the people and dine ore nly at the popular restaurants
 Some 700 Americans registered at the American embassy today. Many of them added to their signatures the note ''with- out sufficient funds
 One traveller reported that party from a girls school in American was marooned in Austria.
 The following committees were app pointed at the meeting held this after- noon.
 Fiuance--Theodore Hetzler, Fred L Kent and James c. Cannon.
 Transportation-Joseph r. Day. Francia NJ. Weld and George D. smith. all of New York
 Diploma matie-Oscar $. Straus. Walter L. Fisher and James Byrne.
 Hotels--L. Fl. Armour of Chicago. and Thomas l. Shanley of New York.
 The committees have established head quarters where Americans may register and obtain assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

There has been no report of any hattles on a large scale, and conse- ouently the belief is expressed among military men here that invisible wires are holding back the dogs of war. and that the full strength of the military forces on all sides is being withheld while statesmen and diplomats are nIavinp the last cards in the desperate rame of diplomacy in the hope now, not If averting general war, but of obtaining individually such advantages as they can through delayed action. REAL PURPOSES
 OF LEADERS UNKNOWN
 After looking over available data or today's operations, the stratesis's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Washington, August 3.Wth hastily drawn map of the theatre of the probable Europe before them army sat exists today early scanned reports of the stirring events that taking place in Germany and Russia and France There complete lack of official information as American military attaches at European embassies and ega
 tions are out of touch with the war department.
 Experts expressed surprise at the comparatively
 slow beginning of the German campaign The American war college had understood perfectly had detail of offensive campaign against both France and Russa been worked out that within hours after the declaration of after order for mobilization the first German battaons would he many miles advanced both eastern and western boundaries into enemies country. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
GOVERNMENT QUICK
 ID COME ID RELIEF |OF CITIZENS ABROAD
HOW MESSAGES MUST
 BE SENT TO EUROPE

New York. August 3.-The Vest ern Union Telegraph company to- night announced the following:
 Under current regulations all European messages must not only be written in plain English or French language, but must bear full address and be signed in the full name of the sender. Messages with abbreviated code addresses or which do not bear full signatures will not be passed by the censors. This likewise applies to messages for the British Indies and is- lands beyond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Mobilization Completed

ceived, owing. to the censorship
 London August 3.-Great Britain has mobilized her forces and awaits events. Today she is not belligerent power, nor is she a neutral one.
 The government has given France assurance that the British fleet will not permit the German fleet to attack the French coast. It has not yet pledged itself to contribute an army to the continental war.
 The British government regards with the deepest distrnst Germany's violation of Belgium's neutrality. but makes no declaration as to whether it considers that measure provocation for war
 The pronouncement of government pol icy-the result of two days almost con- tinuous deliberations--was made to the House of Commons late today by Sir Ed ward Grey, secretary of state for foreign affairs. Therefore the trying hour of sns- pense for the British people is prolonged indefinitely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

the occupation of a number of German villages.
 .French army aeronauts have been fly- ing over Baden and Bavaria yesterday and today throwing bombs and have vio-
 lated Belgian neutrality by flying over Belgian territory into the Province of the Rhine in an effort to destroy our rail- ways.
 Tn this way France has opened the att tack upon us and has established a state of war which has compelled the German empire to take measures for the security of its territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

unanimously were of the opinion that the plans of campaign had not so Tar unfolded as. to admit of a guess as to the real purposes of the great mii- ltury leaders What has been done py the German army in the east Tn tne reported invasion of Belgium is regard |ed as precautionary and calculated rather to prevent a possible quick dasn by the French into the fatherland than with the purpose of beginning delib : crate and progressive campaign toward Paris.
 Clashes reported on the border Of Lorraine are looked on as feints to develop the French strength in that quarter. Military maps here disclose q large German military force in that
 dContinued on Page Ninel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Germany Urges Neutrality

Meanw hile the German embassy in Lon don is exerting every effort of diplomacy to induce Great Britain to hold aloof from the conflict and to bring public opinion to Germany s side The counsel Tor of the German embassy issued a strong appeal for the neutrality of Great Britain, asserting that Germany would agree to keep her fleet from attacking the northern and western coasts of France if England would pledge neutral ity and argued that England would gain more in the end by standing outside the European war and using her influence as mediator when the moment was ripe.
 Referring to this suggestion the British foreign secretary said
 ,'T have only heard that shortly before came to the House.
 He raised his voice and rapped the ta- ble before him sharply declaring:
 But that Is far too narrow an engage ment."
 Finally, on the one tremendously vital question--a question upon the answer Of which the British empire and the whole world are whether the govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

ment considers that Germany's policy con,pcls Great Britain to wage war. the foreign secretary left an impression or doubt
 That doubt may reflect the mind of a cabinet not wholly unanimous, and tho interpretation drawn by many Is that Sn- Edward Grey's speech to Germany was a hint that if she will keep her soldiers off Belgian soil and her battleships away from the coast of France. that will be the price of Great Britain's armed neu- IralitN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Americans Tn London To
 Assist FellozU COuntryn1en

London August 3-A meeting of upwards of thousand Americans many of whom had the rush from contnent- al cities held late today take steps to ameorae the of their fellow conntrYmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
ENGLISH FLEET
 WILL PROTECT
 FRENCH COAST
France Assured Support of English Navy If the German Fleet Attacks French Coast - England Neither Bellieerent Nor Neutrol-Germdny Urges Her to Hold Aloof- -Suspense Prolonged.

Announcement of the definite policy of the British cabinet which the prime minister expected to make in the Paa ment today postponed
 John Burns president of the local goveinment board, signed night from the cabinet owing disagreement the policy of the British government, and late report said that Viscot Morley lord president of the council considering resigning.
 Sir Edward Grey in the reviewed the situation, and although he used qualifying phrases his words taken generally that Great Britain committed to war
 The ambassador at Paris ordered by the Elm pe1o demand his passports which lines France with Rus sia Serva and Montenegro against Germany and Ausra- Hungary.
 Mobilization Completed
 The mobilization of most of the countries Of Europe has been virtually completed Holland has been invaded at mburg by German troops according reports and the Dutch people said to be flooding the country to prevent the passage ot soldiers
 Germany has issued white book iusifyng her acton with respect Russia and at the time German diplomats London their utmost efforts to wn Great btan to a position of neutrality.
 Few reports of actual military movements are beng re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
FIRST OUTBREAK
 OF ENTHUSIASM

The first outbreak of patriotic enthu- siasm since the possibility arose of Eng land becoming involved in the war. oc- cured in London tonight. Crowds of Englishmen and Frenehmen assembled In
 tContinucd on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
German Statement Charges
 That France IS A99reSsOr

Berlin August 3-A further offcel communication re- rding French of hostility against Ge1nany was pub ]ished here tonight. It said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
GREAT BRITAIN MOBILIZES FORCES AND AWAITS
 EVENTS; MAY BE DRAWN INTO FOREIGN CONFLICT
LOPMENTS IN EUROPEAN WAR GAME

medium in e ofnsn o Europa Americana in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

New YsFk. Asssst s~-rhs North
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Astwerp, Aagust a--AneFlcass un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

tContinued on Page Nine)
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-12
A POPULAR POSSIBILITY.

Whatever may result from the report that President Wilson is planning to appoint former President Taft to the position of chief justice of the United States supreme court, it is evident that such d statement is prema ture There Is no vacancy for such an appointment Chief Justice White is still in good health and active. Even though he is nearing the seventy mark he will not reach there until November 1915 and then he is not obliged to resign his po- sition. although he can retire at that time should he so desire Thus Is the rurnor taking long look into the pes- sibilities of the future
 With the renewal of the talk sur rounding the chief justiceship and ex- President Taft it will be generally con- ceded that such action if ever taken by President Wilson could not help but meet with general approval. It would of course mean his selection because he was considered the man for the place, the same thing which prompted Pres idenf Taft to select the present chief justice. It is an office. which when 1t is flied, calls for the best qualified man and no man is better fitted by in- clfnation or by attainment than the former president. His training has been for just such place and it is known that his ambition has been bent in that direction. While the discus sion of such a result must be treated solely in the light of an unauthorized statement. it deals with possible circumstance which will receive wide- spread sanction if it ever tranSpires.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-12
NEW HAVEN FINANCES.

new and interesting plan has been added to the railroad situation in New England by the decision of the MassS achusetts supreme court that the pro
 posed bond issue of ss7, 000, 900 for the New England road is illegal While thiS. IS based upon the convertible feature of the bonds it is likely to mean the end of that bond issuing effort, the opposition to which was started and has been led by Morgan G. Bulkeley.
 This decision means that with the rehabilitation of the road a new sys- tenn of financing must be put into ope- ration. When it was revealed that brokers were to receive the reward of two and q, half per cent. on the bonds for arranging for their disposal it is realt 1zed rflal the decision means hand some saving to the Toad, and il points to the end of such methods of financial operation. The appfof al of the issue by the public service corporation of Massachusetts was chiefly upon the grounds of necessity. The road had 8 large bond issue maturing which with the other contemp plated expenses made it necessary that the money be obtain cd. They took into consideration the needs of New England as well as the road. How ever the sabseg4aAHt ralsing E ef the aaaaeslnt ess. notes -brtdgsd oyer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-12
EVERYBODY AT CHURCH EVERY
 SUNDAY

The united effort in behalf of Every body-a1-Church Sunday was made for a purpose. It was undertaken under the realization that a, great many were not taking an interest in the church. There was a lack of interest both in what they could get out Of it, and what they could do for it. The movement was in accordance with countrywide effort for just such a reason
 The large attendance at each church indicated a recognition of the force and value of the invitation. It pro- duced an attendance which gives bet ter idea Of what the Sunday attend ance at church should be. It re- vealed the reserve and some of the inactive forces. The magnificent re sponse was a pleasing endorsement of the idea. It disclosed the inspiration and strength which come from such bodies united in a common cause, and the additional power and influence which are made possible by the filling of the ranks, and standing for the church of God in Norwich.
 The movement was for the bring ing out of an increased attendance in the hope that everyone would attend church somewhere and as such it was a decided success. It resulted in a large increase in attendance in all churches, which prompts the question What is the effect of it going to be? What it should be might be easier to answer for the attendance was that which should characterize every Sum- day. Everybody church Sunday should become a weekly instead of an annual event In fact it should be everybody at church every Sunday.