Woman Suffrage Defeated Amid GOP Gains in Several States
Early returns show proposals for women's suffrage defeated in New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts while Ohio's prohibition measure also failed. Republicans win big in New York New Jersey and Mississippi and gain legislative majorities and several mayoralties in Cincinnati Philadelphia and elsewhere.
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New York
New Jersey
Mass
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Samuel MecCall
David Walsh
New York State
N. S. Gould
Gnellin
W. SS. Bennett
Ang Aay Oeinovernence Merrington
Maryland
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Coun
Kentucky
A. C. Stanley
Mississippi
Virginia
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Geo. Lunn
Schenectady
United States Won't Act Unless Villa Fires Across Border
Douglas Arizona November 2 After a day of fighting Villa forces bombarded Agua Prieta and Carranza garrison then postponed a general attack. Private Harry Jones Eleventh United States infantry died from Mexican bullets yesterday as bullets crossed the border. U S will not act unless bullets are fired across the border intentionally.
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Texas Line
Associated Press
Douglas
Arizona
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Carranza
Harry Jones
United States Infantry
Adjourned Sunday School Session Planned for Friday
Two more services were held at First Methodist church with Rev. C. C. Jarrell preaching yesterday. He addressed children at 3 30 in the afternoon and spoke at night on The Awakening of Nehemiah. He will address the children again this afternoon and speak on The Life that Wins tonight. Friday at 3 30 there will be an adjourned session of the Sunday school for this congregation.
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C. C. Jarrell
Nehemiah
Whitlock reports Cavell case to State Department
Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium released a report noting his prior communications to Ambassador Page in London were factual and contained no opinion. The document, as a British representative explained, was directed to the British Foreign Office after Allied representatives handled Belgian affairs.
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Washington
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
State Department
Page
London
Edith Cavell
Whitlock
Cavell
Case
M Nathan Straus Dead in New Orleans at Eighty One
New Orleans reports the death of M Nathan Straus a noted Jewish philanthropist and former Confederate staff adjutant to Generals Miller and Bragg. Born in Alsace he immigrated to America in 1852 and lived in New Orleans most of his life aged eighty one.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
M. Nathan Straus
Miller and Bragg
Mr. Straus
Alsace
America
German promises to keep him informed cited in report
The source notes that the German side offered no official pledge to relay information. It adds the British publication of his reports caused embarrassment to his German contacts, but he explained the British access and the Germans appeared satisfied.
County Commissioners Meet For Top Soil Road Work
The county board held a regular session with routine business and many poor cases. The Trail Creek bridge steel contract went to Austin Bros. of Atlanta and the county will erect the bridge. Road Wardens Long and Estes attended and purchases of top soil and immediate surfacing of main roads were authorized. Government road surveyor George C. Scales advised on simple road machinery.
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Moonshine Trials Dominate Federal Court Proceedings
All day yesterday the federal court heard numerous moonshine cases with several convictions. Civil and criminal business will resume today as the grand jury continues its inquiry into illegal liquor, peonage, postal, and an alleged counterfeiting matter.
Hypocrites Returns for Second Showing at the Marion
One of the year's most talked about screenplays, Hypocrites, returns for a second showing at the Marion today. The film has drawn extraordinary public and press attention since its first presentation months ago. No advance admission required.
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Partee and Weldon Named in Franklin County Murder Indictments
The Franklin county grand jury in Carnesville returned true bills against John Partee a Southern Railway detective for murder and W N Weldon a Lavonia policeman for manslaughter following a Lavonia October 23 night clash that left two dead and two wounded Partee was arrested in Pickens D C and jailed in Athens for safekeeping.
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Southern Railway Company
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Lavoffla
Lavonia
No Sheriff’s Sales on First Tuesday
The sheriff reports no property to offer on sale day. No bidders or court actions occurred at the courthouse door during legal hours, as no cases or files were issued requiring sale in the county.
Asquith's Speech Draws Europe's Attention Amid War News
London November 2 Premier Asquith spoke on Britain's war policy in the Commons outlining a cabinet committee to steer major decisions. He noted Dardanelles attention, Greece's mobilization pledge of 150,000 troops, and potential shift to compulsory recruiting if voluntary plans fail. Serbia faces Austro German pressure while Russians land on the Bulgarian coast and fighting continues in Champagne and Riga sectors.
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Riga
Death of Mr J H Bone near Denmark hall
Three University of Georgia students found 59 year old Mr J H Bone dead on the edge of a wooded tract south of Denmark hall. Coroner ruled natural causes after an inquest. He visited a daughter at noon and was seen in usual health earlier that day. Burial planned from Baldwin street residence with services by Rev E W Jones at Oconee street Methodist church. Interment in Oconee cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs U O W Prather Mrs J W Deadwyler and Mrs Otto Bosner. He was a painter by trade.
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Agricultural College
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Tuskegee Singers Tonight at Moss Auditorium Athens
Athens residents hear a Tuskegee Institute Singers program tonight at Moss Auditorium. The performance features negro folk songs dialect readings and spirituals to benefit the Judia Jackson Harris Model and Training School. Proceeds support local gifts to the education board and school funds.
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Athens
Tuskegee Institute
Booker Washington
Judia Jackson Harris Model and Training School
General Education Board
Bon Neat Capt. T
Hill withdraws candidacy for First Ward alderman
In a Banner note K A Hill retires from the alderman race in the First ward citing business duties. He thanks supporters and explains he cannot give the office enough time to serve the city, urging continued backing from friends and emphasizing his good will toward constituents. The item appears amid prohibition and extra session coverage with local business listings.
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K. A. Hill
Hill
Sam
K .A. Hill
Governor Harris to Read Message at Joint Meeting in Atlanta
Governor Nat E Harris will personally deliver a special message to a joint session of the Georgia legislature, following Woodrow Wilson’s lead. The document covers all proclaimed subjects and includes additional suggestions for the assembly. The Anti-Saloon League bills’ fate hinges on tonight’s Kimball House session and related Atlanta committee events.
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Congress
Georgia
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E. Harris
Assembly
Banner
Kimball House
Ansley
Uncle Billy” Witham
Banner Campaign Offices Open In Holman Blog
Campaign offices open Saturday November 6 offering nomination blanks receipts and subscription forms. Voters urged to save voting coupons and turn subscriptions into the campaign office for votes. Page five continuation notes no money taken until opening day and lists campaign information.
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Holman
Clarke County Bank
Uste
Corsets Demonstrated at Davison Nicholson Co
Me Hoppe shows LaVic Corsets at Davison Nicholson Co with demos. Fresh Grapes ten cents a pound, ripe fruit and oranges. Arnold and Abney promote extra nice sweet potatoes and real good Irish potatoes during the event.
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Davison-Nicholson
Arnold & Abney
Davison‘Nicholson Co
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