Georgia House Near Midnight Clash Ends With Rules Fight
In Atlanta officials report a tense Georgia House session where the antis and majority fought over rules and an order to take up bills. A late-night clash saw vote maneuvers, a contested report from the rules committee, and a move to reconsider. The session adjourned with a rule battle unresolved and the Senate also adjourning until Monday morning.
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Georgia House of Representatives
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Blackburn
Shelby Myrick
Myrick
Rules Committee
Fullbright
Hopkins
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Burwell
Rules
Senate
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H. J. Fullbright
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People of
Georgia
Roosevelt figures in New Haven case
Former President Roosevelt was referenced in the trial of eleven New Haven directors. Charles S. Mellen testified Roosevelt, while president, assured no federal action would follow if the steamship assets were not sold to Morse. The government argued the directors pursued a monopoly, resisting the sale amid Morse influence.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
The
New Haven
Charles S. Mellen
Mellen
Charles W. Morse
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morse
Redfield Says U S Shipping Investment Surges
Secretary Redfield told the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association in Savannah that McSweeney’s statistics are outdated. He argued that American shipping saw more capital investment in the past six months than in the previous three years, challenging the La Follette sea laws data.
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Associated Press
Savannah
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McSweeney
Boston
LaFollette Seaan
Theda Bara Debuts At Elite And Marion Theaters
Picturegoers will see Theda Bara in Sin at the Elite and Marion today in what is billed as her greatest screen triumph. The Vampire Woman and Neal of the Navy serial chapters accompany the feature, with Herbert Brenon’s direction highlighted.
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William E. Shay
William Fox
Herbert Brenon
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Neal
Navy
Elite
Athens Campaign Opens Big Christmas Gift Drive
The Athens Banner launches a public subscription drive offering $3,000 in premiums and cash commissions to local women who promote circulation. Participants can win a 1916 Hudson Six, a Ford touring car, a piano, or other prizes with votes earned via nomination blanks and daily coupons.
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Athens Banner
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Bomb explosion sparks fire on Italian steamer Livetta
Port Arthur Texas Nov 11 a fierce blast aboard the Italian steamer Livetta 65 miles seaward from Port Arthur tore through the vessel as it carried cargo from the port to Buenos Aires. The explosion hurled several men against the hull injuring them and started a fire that quickly spread aboard the ship.
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Texas
Buenos Aires
Here
Athens Must Have a City Hospital, Citizens Urged
A persuasive call to Athens residents to back a city hospital proposal as essential for medical care and future growth. The piece cites potential benefits for patients, doctors, and new citizens while urging turnout tonight at city hall to consider two hospital propositions.
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Norfolk Oyster Roast Draws Washington Visitors
Judge Hamilton McWhorter returning from Washington joined a Norfolk oyster roast with President Fairfax Harrison of the Southern, General Counsel Thom, and other officials aboard en route home. A Columbia Tailoring Co. advertisement offers tailored trousers free with a suit or overcoat order.
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Columbia Tailoring Co
College Ave
Griffin Case Heads Back to Supreme Court Again
Solicitor General J. B. Gamble acknowledged service on the Griffin case bill of exceptions and announced the case will depart for the third time to the higher state courts within fifteen days. An Athens fish ad follows with seasonal seafood prices.
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J. B. Gamble
Funeral of Mrs. John R. White Held at First Presbyterian
Yesterday at 4 p.m. the funeral for Mrs. John R. White was held at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. E L Hill officiating. The service reflected her faith with readings from Genesis and hymns loved by the deceased. Pallbearers were nephews including John White Morton and J Audley Morton. Burial followed at Oconee cemetery beside relatives. She is survived by her husband Judge John R. White and four children, John R. White Jr Rugh White Robert P White and Mrs. Paine of South Carolina.
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Athens
E. L. Hill
D. D
Enoch
John W. Welch
James Paine
J. G. Paine, Jr
Bolling DuBose
Joseph Morton
Oconee Cemetery
Ville
Mr. R. Paine
South Carolina
Cartoon drawing contest offers prizes for Colonial show
Children may win four box seats for the Bringing Up Father show at the Colonial. The next ten best drawings receive one box seat each. Submit all cartoons to the Banner office by Saturday night for Sunday’s Banner coverage. Show date is Monday, November 15.
Tender produce and poultry advertised for sale
Call Jossey offers tender beans fresh turnips collards and white cabbage along with a variety of peas onions potatoes pumpkins yams beets eggs broilers hens and turkeys. Phone 1176.
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California
Record Closed in Criminal Cases in City Court
Judge West closed the record in two criminal cases J N Haley charged with assault and battery and Gus Waller charged with cheating and swindling. They had been sentenced a few days earlier and granted time to pay fines of 55 and 50 dollars respectively. They face six months more if they fail to pay.
Conscription Nears in Great Britain Amid War Debate
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith states Kitchener did not resign to the king or premier and that conscription is imminent. He notes a two billion dollar war credit and reports on Allied operations from Serbia to the Aegean, with Russia on the offensive on the eastern front. Authorities also confirm no new news on the Ancona sinking.
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