Delegation Reaches Jerusalem Amid War Gossip
A report from an Anglo American society delegation in Palestine says Jerusalem faces extreme living costs with hotels at up to 100 dollars weekly and coal scarce. The head, William D. McCracken, warns of Turkish and German agents spreading anti British propaganda to American tourists.
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Anglo-American Society
Jerusalem
William D. McCracken
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Egypt
Great Britain
Ill At Home Here Out Again Dr Henderson
Dr. Leroy G. Henderson pastor of Albany Presbyterian previously here has been confined to bed with chills and fever for six days. He was able to go out briefly today. The Al 2Y congregation is building Mac Manse, and relocation of his family from Americus will not occur before January at the earliest.
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Leroy G. Henderson
Albany Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Albany
Mac
Henderson
Americus
Another Bomb Plot Nipped Six Arrested In Cleveland
Cleveland police disclosed a radical plan to unleash a new wave of bombings next spring. Six suspects, five men and one woman, were arrested in four simultaneous raids, with high explosives, a complete bomb, several unfinished devices, and anarchist literature seized.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Central
Peach Shippers Get Rebate From Exchange
Limited Sumter County men received Georgia exchange rebates today. The payouts related to Peach shipments include a dividend to Peter C age dened, reflecting a distribution by Raierdhangay eirtass coe 20n.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Peter cAge
Two Crawleys Arraigned in U S Court for Desertion Harboring
Felix and Frank Crawley brothers of George and Decatur Crawley face federal charges for harboring an army deserter and aiding escape. Frank also stands trial for violating selective service by failing to register. Felix previously acquitted in murder case. re-arrested on new charges. U S Attorney Gordon M. Combs leads prosecutions. several other draft law violations to be tried in coming days. City tax receipts top $500 as Eldridge urges patience to avoid rush.
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Atlanta
Felix
Frank Crawley
George
Decatur Crawley
United States
United States District Court
Felix Crawley
Decatur
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Frank
Gordon M. Combs
Eldridge
Cotton Market Futures Report
New York futures show Dec at 26.60 near 36.72 close for December, with January opening 36.02 and low 35.75. Midday quotes list May near 24.55 with 54.28 high, reflecting volatility across contracts and period-specific price shifts.
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New York
Humbers acquire 16 mile Flint river tract in Sumter
W M Humber and his father expand holdings to 4 200 acres by acquiring 953 adjoining acres along 16 miles of Flint river frontage at Flintside. The land, largely cultivated bottom land, is slated for a cotton plantation operation in southwest Georgia.
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Flintside
W. M. Humber
Terrell Land Company
Georgia
Firemen Find Black Cat Bad Omen Twice
A black cat appeared at the city fire department doorway for two nights and each early call preceded a building blaze. Sawyer machine shops burned after the first visit and a near north city house on Prince's Alley burned at 3 56 this morning, said to be tied to the omen.
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Sawyer
Prince's Alley
Ex-Lieutenant Brennan Details Giant Plane Plans at Souther Field
Ex-Lieutenant J. D. Brennan says he will remain at Souther Field for a month to push negotiations with Washington for the giant passenger-carrying plane invented with Sergeant Walter Deming. He cites up to five million dollars in capital arranged by Baltimore interests and argues building at Souther Field is best to sustain work through winter, with government permission sought and McCook Field as a less favorable alternative. Brennan shows papers detailing funding and plans to employ 200 men around the clock starting January 1 to complete the colossal aircraft.
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Washington
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Baltimore
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Dayton
Sumter's Quota to Agnes Scott Half Met
Mrs L G Council urges immediate completion of Sumter County endowment drive for Agnes Scott College. Only 1090 raised of 2000 target. volunteers to submit subscriptions by Friday noon. Campaign notes Albany's success and appeals to local generosity to support women’s education and the General Education Board gift.
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Sumter
Agnes Scott
L. G. Council
Agnes, Scott
T. O. Marshall
Albany
General Educational Board
Balloon wing airship for passenger freight carrier described
A novel semi-balloon aircraft is described with wings designed to hold hydrogen gas for near self lifting. It aims to carry 160 passengers and 87 gross tons, spans 204 feet, reaches 180 mph, and is powered by eight Liberty motors of 100 horsepower each.
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Liberty Motors
Garfield, Fue Chief, Is Called to White House
Indianaplis bulletin reports Fuel Administrator Harry A. Garfield summoned to the White House amid coal strike tensions. Union officials discussed the strike order but saw no modification forthcoming, while President Wilson’s stance received guarded appraisals. Garfield, still without formal fuel administrator duties, expressed cautious confidence in an early settlement.
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Indianapolis
Associated
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Washington
Associated Press
Harry A. Garfield
Garfield
White House
Farmers oppose radical elements at Maryland convention
Delegates at the Farmers National convention in Hagerstown, Maryland, address the industrial situation on October 29. Prominent agriculturists will speak as they endorse resolutions defending wage-earners rights and freedoms amid growing labor concerns and calls from AFL affiliated unions for a December meeting to safeguard labor interests.
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Tional
American Federation of Labor
Hagerstown
Associated
Mes
Pthermers National 43
Desi
British Commons to Belabor Government Debate Looms
In London the house of commons opened with national finance as the focus. Over a hundred members signaled intent to speak, ready to attack perceived waste and extravagance as government aims to introduce a resolution seen as a vote of confidence.
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London
Associated Presa
National Finance
House of Commons
Italians Worried By United States Stand
Paris dispatches report Rome is concerned that the United States may refuse Italy's Adriatic proposals. Italian circles fear Washington will not accept the Italian plan.
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Paris
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Adriatic
Queen Elizabeth Drives With Mrs Wilson in Washington
In Washington on October 22 the Queen, while King Albert inspected the bureau of engraving and printing, went driving with Mrs Wilson. The Belgians also visited the pentane of the Red Cross and expressed appreciation for the society's work in Belgium.
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Associated Press
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Bureau of Agraving
Elizabeth
Wilson
Euitionaies
Belgium
Grand Duchess To Wed In Luxembourg On November Sixth
Grand De (h) Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg will wed Felix of Bourbon Parma, the Associated Press reports. The ceremony is set for November 6 in Luxembourg City.
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Luxembourg
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