Battle updates from Poland and East Prussia tensions
Reports from London on November 30 indicate renewed fighting between Germanic allies and Russia in Poland with local successes claimed by both sides. observers question whether German forces under Von Hindenburg were restrained and note Russian claims of gains near Lodz while railway traffic in Brussels and Holland is reportedly suspended to curb news flow.
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Associated London
Poland
Thorn
von Hindeburg
Craon
Associated Press
Montevideo
Uruguay
South Atlantic
France Blames Austria and Germany for War Ultimatum
Paris reports a French yellow book detailing events leading to war and assigning responsibility to Austria and Germany. It notes Britain France and Russia sought settlement while German allies refused, and that the German ultimatum to Russia precipitated the conflict.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
France
Austria
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Wilson opposes Gardner resolution on military strength
Washington reports President Wilson would not seek to guide Congress on Gardner’s plan to study U S military power. He favors no war talk now and hopes to help end the European conflict, arguing peace proposals come poorly from a nation debating readiness. Gardner plans a White House interview to discuss the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Gardner
United States
Wilson
Congress
Mr. Gardner
White House
Gardner
Pastor Dixon Leaves Young Harris for Grantville
Rev. R. M. Dixon, pastor for a year at Young Harris Methodist church, departs today with his family for Grantville and soon Barnesville after being reassigned by the North Georgia conference. Friends note his loyal, tactful service and significant year’s work that will be remembered in the congregation’s history.
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R. M. Dixon
Young Harris Methodist Church
Grantville
Barnesville
Dixon
North Georgia
Young Harris
Malt Breakfast Food Cereal Advertised as Different
An advertisement for Malt Breakfast Food promotes a cereal labeled as different and invites readers to ask for samples from Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Supreme Court strikes Oklahoma Jim Crow rail car rule
A majority of the Supreme Court ruled the Oklahoma law allowing white only sleeping dining and chair car service unconstitutional though the decision rests on petition flaws. Five negroes had sought an injunction to block enforcement and federal courts in Oklahoma had dismissed the petition finding the law constitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
British envoy reports good order in Mexico City
The British ambassador said a report from the Mexico City embassy stated good order prevailed there and General Zapata was not in the city but represented by one of his officials. No executions were reported.
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Mexico
Assoviated. Press
Bassador
Rice
State Department
Mexico City
Zapta
Sexecu
Probing Pere Marquette Finances Began In Hearings
Public hearings opened before Commissioner Hall as the Interstate Commerce Commission investigates Pere Marquette Railroad Company finances. The probe, directed by the House of Representatives, seeks to determine whether the railroad and its stockholders were exploited for favored financial interests and individuals.
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Detroit
Mich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Hall
House of Representatives
Mrs H F Maxeys Dies in Kentucky Funeral Planned
Mrs H F Maxeys, widow of the late Mr Maxeys, died Sunday in Kentucky. The funeral will be held at the home of her son in law Prof H F Smith, principal of Crawford Public Schools.
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Monnte
Iter
H. F. Maxeys
Setaives
H. F. Smith
Crawford Public Schools
Special election to fill congressional vacancy in New Jersey
Washington reports a special election in New Jersey's Ninth district to fill out the term of Walter I. McCoy who resigned to join the District of Columbia supreme bench. Republican nominee is Richard Wayne Parker against Democrat Arthur B. Seymour, Orange city counsel.
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Dave Paddock
Washington
D. C
New Jersey
Walter I. McCoy
Supreme Bench
District of Columbia
Richard Wayne Parker
Arthur B. Seymour
Orange, N. J
Lamar Faces Trial for Impersonation Fraud
New York November 30 David Lamar known as the wolf of Wall Street was arraigned in federal court to stand trial on indictments accusing him of impersonating government and Senate representatives to defraud J P Morgan Company and United States Steel Corporation He allegedly posed as Stanley committee members during inquiries into U S Steel stock through telephonic conversations with bankers and others to hear the stock.
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New York
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
United States District Court
J. P. Morgan and Company
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley Committee
Lamar
Steel
Pointer Club Trials Open in High Point NC
Scores of dog owners gather in High Point for the Pointer Club of America field trials. Now in its third annual meet, the event draws prize winners and promises a week of competition among high class entries. New Yorkers and locals alike attend as the trials continue through the week.
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Pointer Club
North Carolina
High Point
Pointer Club of America
New Evidence Points to Murder in Miami Case
In Miami Florida on November 30 authorities announced new evidence in the death of Adam A and his 18 year old daughter Marjorie. Investigators found the switch controlling the house lights open and a water supply spigot open at the burning country house. Suspect R B Ward, once held, was released after authorities said he knew nothing of the tragedy.
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Miami
Fla
Adam A
Marjorie
R. B. Ward
China bans Frisco papers in push against revolution
Peking reports the interior ministry has issued an order prohibiting circulation of the Shao-nien-shen pao and another San Francisco Chinese periodical. The government says both papers attack the Chinese government and back the revolutionary cause and should be treated under the Press Law.
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Peking
Associated Press
Siberia
Ministry of the Interior
San Francisco
Many Auto Taxes Evaded, Says Cook
Atlanta report says about 6000 automobile owners in Georgia did not pay the auto tax. State camera chief Cook names Augusta Savannah Albany and Americus as worst offenders and urges county officials to tighten enforcement and offer officers a percentage of fines.
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Atlanta
Cole
Cook
Pitcase
Augusta
Savannah
Albany
Americus
Railroad wage hearing begins in Chicago
The board of arbitration for 64,000 locomotive engineers and western railroad workers met at the federal building Chicago to organize and prepare for testimony. The six member panel includes two railroad, two employee, and two neutral representatives led by Judge Pritchard and Charles Nagel. Ninety eight western railroads are involved with a proposed wage increase costing about 33 million dollars per year.
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Chicago
Board of Arbitration
Western Railroads
Federal Building
United States Circuit Court
Pritchard
Richmond
Chas. Nagel
Commerce and Labor
The Junglemaster at the Classic Tonight
A vivid animal romance and danger tale titled The Junglemaster headlines the Classic program. Also shown are The Fatal Marriage with Billie Ritchie and Terrace O Rouke’s His Heart His Hand His Sword in a five reel lineup. The Ion Dollar Mystery episode continues with a seventeenth installment. Five reels, 5 and 10 cents.
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Billie Ritchie
Bil
Terrace O’rouke
Junior Cabinet to Meet This Evening
The J Cabinet at the University of Georgia will convene this evening. A notice lists rental rooms in three connecting units and invites interested parties to call Mr L Li Isom at the Sigma Phi fraternity chapter for details.
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University of Georgia
L. Li Isom
Sigma Fu
January Conventions Bring Four-State Meetings to Athens
Four-state farm groups schedule annual gatherings in Athens this January after midwinter short courses at the State College of Agriculture. The Georgia Breeders' Association meets Jan 16, the Georgia State Dairy and Live Stock Association Jan 18–19, and the Georgia State Horticultural Society Jan 19–20. Short courses end Jan 15 with registration starting Jan 4. Apple growers plan their first business meeting and officer elections in Athens.
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State College of Agriculture
Athens
Georgia Breeders’ Association
Georgia ‘State Dairy, and Live Stock Association
Georgia State Horticultural Society
the State College
H.G. Hastings
Atlanta
Breeders’ Association
J. R. Fain
O. W. Parker
Elberton
Dairy and Livestock Organization
Milton P. Jarnigan
War Tax Stamp Rules For Shippers On Rail Lines
Today shippers using Ath ens area railroad carriers begin paying a one cent war tax stamp on each bill of lading. Bills must have the stamp attached and canceled with the shipper's initials, under Secs. 5 and 6, Schedule A. Offenses carry fines up to 100 dollars.
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Athens
World's Need Now for Cotton
The state department will investigate current and estimated future demand for cotton. Secretary McAdoo asked Secretary Bryan to gather all possible information. U S consuls abroad have been directed to report on 1914 crop estimates in Egypt, China, and Russia.
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Washington
State Department
Treasury Department
McAdoy
Bryan
Treasury
United States
Egypt
China
Russia
Commerce Railroad Man Weds Here In Spontaneous Ceremony
W G Haynes of Commerce and Miss Irene David married Saturday evening at the bride’s home on Dougherty street. Rev R M Dixon officiated before leaving Yonns Harris Methodist church. Haynes, Southern Railway agent at Commerce, and the bride, active in Young Harris church work, will reside in Commerce.
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W. G. Haynes
Commerce
Irene David
R. M. Dixon
Yonns Harris Methodist
F. M. David
Dougherty Street
Haynes
Southern Railway
Young Harris Church
Athens
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