Peace by Spring predictions filter through German officials
German officials predict England will seek peace in spring as business interests push Britain toward ending the war. Berlin sees Germany’s two-front position as limiting Britain’s resolve, with calls for minimal territorial changes and heavy indemnities from France. The piece notes opinions on Poland’s future and possible separate administration.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
France
Poland
von Klugk
Alexander H. RB. von Kluck
Simpson Convicted in Mail Fraud Case in Atlanta
John J. Simpson, former Simpson-Harper Lumber Co. member, was found guilty in federal court of using the mails to defraud. He mailed false financial statements to a mercantile agency to secure a favorable rating, enabling large borrowings from Georgia banks. Bonds totaling over $300,000 in notes of the defunct firm are cited. Simpson awaits sentencing and is on bond after giving notice of appeal.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
John J. Simpson
Simpson-Harper Lumber Company
Simpson
Georgia
No Solution of Comen's Death
Charleston report on Sidney J. Cohen murder case shows coroner's jury not yet reaching verdict at midnight after testimony on weapon calibers 38 and 32 by Dr Kivy Pearlsine and Police Chief Cantwell while local deli items are listed in a separate shopper note.
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London
Riga
Volhynia
Galicia
von Hindenburg
Drina
Ivankoff
Tyr
Gernowitz
Odessa
Besarabia
Serbia
Sutan Tope
Keri Patanka
Kumancov
Cadrona
Iiet
Petro
Duke Abruzzi
Italy
Charleston
Associated Press
Sidney J. Cohen
Post
Kivy Pearlsine
Cohen
Cantwell
Henry J. Brown
Edward R. McDonald
Licensing Auto Drivers and Owners Urged by Safety First
Detroit October meeting of the Safety First federation adopted resolutions demanding licensing for drivers owners and chauffeurs. Licenses to be issued after examination of moral mental and physical capacity plus a photograph. Operators intoxicated will lose licenses six months. A nationwide uniform traffic code was adopted.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Safety First” Federation
Court Yesterdays Busy Session Disposes Cases
Superior court yesterday disposed of multiple matters including State vs Will Jefferson burglary guilty with mercy recommendation, state vs Will Brown liquor sale guilty, Harrison vs Harrison divorce granted, state vs Ed Winfrey pistol costs paid, state vs Odell Winfrey shooting costs paid, state vs Will Wright assault to murder guilty with 12 month sentence, J C Jester vs Mutual Garage Co appeal withdrawn, Massey vs Hulme Co verdict for defendant, Cranston vs Parker dismissed, Ruark vs Ruark divorce granted, state vs Wiley Granison liquor sale guilty, state vs Jack Mathews auto law plea 100 dollars or 12 months, indictment for involuntary manslaughter not pressed. many other cases set for today, court likely to extend into next week.
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Will Jefferson
Will Brown
Harrison
J. C. Jester
Mutual Garage Co
Griffin Vs
Griffin
Massey
Hulme & Co
Cranston
Parker
Ruark
State
Wiley Granison
Jack Mathews
Continental Army Plan Wins Corporate Backing
Washington reports the administration's proposal to raise a continental army with more than a million reserves is being endorsed by numerous corporations. Letters received in Washington show firms willing to grant employees time off for continental reserve training.
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Associated Press
Washington
Third Pellagra Convention Meets Today
Columbia 8 G Oct 20 The third triennial meeting of the National Association for the Study of Pellagra convenes here tomorrow. Includes market listing of cabbage ruta-baga turnips Irish potatoes New York celery fresh cranberries bulk olives Heinz pickles yellow split peas fresh barley fine grapes and other groceries at Buchwalds.
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Associated Press
Columbia
National Association
New York
Heinz
Buchwald's
New Cabinet Post Proposed to Boost Industry Gains
Hon G Gunby Jordan urged creation of a federal department headed by a Secretary of Industries. He spoke to the Athens chamber on lessons of the hour and the potential commercial benefits of the European war, with a representative local audience in attendance. The chamber also received proposals from a California paper box maker seeking Athens site and two Bell Overall Factory workers aiming to raise 25000 dollars to start a local plant, already contributing 6000 dollars.
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G. ‘Gunby Jordan
Columbus
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Jordan
C. D. Flanigen
C. D. Heidler
Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce
California
Bell Overall
Winder
Finishing Touches on Georgia Football Team Set
The Georgia football squad prepares for the Virginia game with final practice and lineup specifics. Ex captain Paddock leads signals, Henderson directs the attack, and Culbreath shines as reserve tackle in yesterday’s scrimmage.
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Georgia
Virginia
Paddock
John Henderson
Conyers
Garmany
Thrash
McConnel
Garrard
Thompson
Dezendorf
Powell
Holtzendorf
Freight rate expert of the South to speak at university
Mr. L. Green of Washington City, freight traffic manager of the Southern Railway, speaks at the University chapel at 10 AM on Freight Rate Adjustment in Georgia. Col. Green, described as a leading national expert, arrives with H. H. Shaw and others and attends the Athens Chamber of Commerce event.
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Neville
Virginia
Athens
Seaboard
Colonial Theatre
Red Rose
Harry White
The
Seaboard Railway
Atlanta
University Chapel
L. Green
Washington City
Southern Railway
College, Community and Friends
Georgia
School of Commerce
University
Col. Green
Green
H. H. Shaw
Lauren Foreman
Walter Shipley
Macon
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Grand Jury Endorses Judge Pay Raise Speech
Grand jury presentments read yesterday afternoon endorsed a raise in judges pay. A separate report notes the attack on Trunie Harber, a longtime employee at Hardeman and Phinizy, shot in the right lung near Jordan Thomas's Danielsville road store. The shooter aimed at Hugh Sims and fled.
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Trunie Harber
Athens
Hardeman & Phinizy
Jordan Thomas
Danielsville Road
Hugh Sims
Former President Mellen testifies in New Haven trial
Charles S. Mellen, former president of the New Haven Railroad, testifies as a government witness against eleven directors charged with violation of the Sherman Act. He describes 25 years ago transport conditions in New England and says the New Haven had an edge in 1890 passenger traffic and funded freight connections via proration, though the plan could not be sustained. Mellen will continue testimony tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New
York
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Railroad
the Road
New England
Mellen
New Haven Road
William Rockefeller
New Haven
Ky Mellen
Two Jefferson Davis great granddaughters born in Colorado
Colorado Springs reports two new great granddaughters of Jefferson Davis. One is a daughter of Jefferson Hayes Davis born a week ago, the other, a daughter of Will Davis Hayes, born today.
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Jefferson Davis
Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jefferson Hayes Davis
Will Davis Hayes
No Hope for Hillstrom in Utah Murder Case
President Wilson informed Swedish Minister Ekengren that no action can save Joseph Hillstrom after his death sentence in Utah for murder. Governor Spry had reprieved him earlier at Wilson's request, but no new evidence has emerged.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ekengren
Wilson
Joseph Hillstrom
Utah
Spry
Hillstrom
Clarke County Grand Jury Recommends Judge Salary Increase
The Clarke County grand jury presented a report urging the legislature to allow Clarke County to supplement the Western circuit judge’s salary to 5000 per year. It notes the judge’s heavy workload in Athens and Clarke County and endorses funding from county funds. Recommendations include appointing James F. Hart as county auditor for six months and reelecting W. A Phillips as justice of the peace of the 217th District, G. M., with Morton replacing James W. Morton in the 218th District, G. M. The proceedings were read in open court and will be continued.
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Grand Jury
Clarke
Andrew C. Erwin
Clare DL. Heidler
Tue Banner
Chas
H. Brand
Superior Court
Larke County
Patrior ‘Court
Richmond
Chatham
Bibb
Charles ‘H. Brand
Western Circuit
Georgia
Athens
Clarke County
James ‘F. Hart
W. A Phillips
G. M
218Th
Jas. W. Morton
College of Agriculture
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J. R. Rain
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C.W. Heard
Lloyd Brooks
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R. Grubb
W. A. Shelton
H. W. Odum
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J. W. Jarrell
G. U. Bond
C. A. Scudder
Ross W. Coker
J. H. Wozler
John D. Moss
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