Thaw Indicted on Kidnapping and Whipping Charge
Associated Press reports Harry K. Thaw indicted in New York on kidnapping Fred Gump Jr. and beating him with two whips. George F. O Byrnes named as alleged Thaw bodyguard detained in Philadelphia. he denies identity, claims to be Oliver Brewer from Pittsburgh. Thaw sought after as detectives pursue him in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry K. Thawa
Fred Gump, Jr
Kansas City
George F. O'Byrnes
Thaw
O'Byrnes
Philadelphia
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Gump
O’byrnes
O'Byrne
Oliver Brewer
Pittsburgh
Lawson Faces Contempt Citations On Leak Probe
Washington January 9 The Rules Committee nears dropping hearings on the Wood resolution amid Democratic weariness and lack of supporting evidence against W Lawson He vows to reveal names if inquiry proceeds Four contempt motions were filed as Lawson again defied the committee and planned to testify tomorrow The Yeak link was denied by Bernard Barush Charles H Sabin and Otto Kahn of Kahn Loeb Co in New York
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Associated Press
Washington
W. Lawson
Congress
Rules Committee
Lawson
Bernard Barush
New York
Charles H. Sabin
The
Guarantee Trust
Otto Kahn
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Yeak
Bill Passes to Train Teachers To Teach Vocations to
Washington January 9 Vocational training urged by President Wilson gained ground as the house passed the Hughes bill to train and employ teachers in state schools for useful work. Senate approval at last session means quick conference action possible. First year funding set at 1.7 million dollars with increases to a 7.2 million annual maximum in nine years. A board would administer the system, with states required to match funds.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Hughes
Senate
Senate passes Sheppard bill to abolish DC saloons after 1917
Washington report notes the Sheppard measure abolishing saloons in the District after November 1, 1917, passed the Senate 55 to 32 and moves to the House. An amendment to submit the proposal to a district referendum failed by a tie. The result crosses party lines. The bill does not prohibit importation of liquor for private use.
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Associated Press
Washington
District ‘of Columbia
Senate
Shareholders elect Morton to director roles at two Georgia banks
James W. Morton, a leading Clarke and Oconee farmer, was added to the boards of the Georgia National Bank and the American State Bank. John J. Wilkins remains president, with M. G. Nicholson and J. Warren Smith as vice presidents. J. C. McClain P. T. Betts and E. L. Wilkins elected assistant cashiers at Georgia National. directors reaffirmed.
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Georgia National Bank
American State Bank
Georgia, National Bank
John J. Wilkins
M. G. Nicholson
J. Warren Smith
W. P. Brooks
Howell C. Erwin
Walter H. Jones
Charles H. Brand
L. F. Edwards
Thos. H. Nickerson
W. C. Jordan
A. M. Soule
Jas
W. Morton
R. W. Sizer
Charlee H. Brand
Jas. W. Morton
James W. Morton
Clarke
Oconee
Messrs
J. C. McClain
P. T. Betts
E. L. Wilkins
Five Deaths Daily in Alabama Guard at Nogales
Visalia California January 9 There has been an average of five deaths per day among the Alabama National Guard at Nogales Arizona from typhoid pneumonia and measles in a letter from J G Crane of Nogales received by James M Burke assistant district attorney of Tulare county Crane and Burke formerly served in the Second California infantry Crane is in civil life.
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Associated Press
Visalia
Calif
Alabama National Guard
Nogales
Arizona
J. G. Crane
James M. Burke
Tudare County
Crane
Burke
Second California Infantry
Rapid Guatemalan Peso Surge Boosts Dollar Value
Guatemala City reports the American gold dollar now buys 40 to 50 pesos, up from 18 before the war, unsettling local business. Prices in guatemalan currency shock Americans, with shoes at 350, hats at 200, and ready to wear suits between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos.
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Associated Press
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Suffragists Plan Silent Sentinel Picket of White House
Washington reports that 400 women from the Congressional Union failed to win President Wilson's support for the Susan B Anthony amendment. They vow to stage a silent sentinel protest on White House grounds, with 4 banners blocking entry and exit. The pledge totals 3000 dollars for the campaign. Wilson declines to commit beyond party stance, praising the cause but noting Democrats have advanced suffrage more than Republicans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Union
Wilson
Susan B. Anthony
White House
Silent Sentinel
Georgia Military Training Units Designated by President
President Wilson designated the University of Georgia at Athens and the Georgia Military Academy at College Park as military training schools under the 1916 act. Schools will receive U.S. financial aid based on size and training. The act requires a two year minimum course for physically fit male students and makes the course a graduation prerequisite. The two institutions already include military training and the designation aims to improve their program.
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Washington
Wilson
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgia Military Academy
College Park
Congress
Georgia
United States
Georgia Spends Over a Million Monthly on Out-of-State Meat
Special to the Banner reports Georgia paid twelve and a half million dollars for dressed beef and salt meats over eleven months, with substantial imports from other states. The state veterinary summary lists detailed tonnages of beef, hogs, sheep, calves, smoked and dried meats, pork, sausage, lard, canned goods, oleo, butter, and cheese entering Georgia during 1916, noting lard data covers May to November.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Jas D. Price
Peter F. Bahnsen
People's Bank Shares Reelect Officers After Strong Year
Shareholders gathered at the banking house yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock for People's Bank annual meeting. Officers reported an exceedingly gratifying year with steady rapid growth, expanding patronage, and strong foundation. All old officers were unanimously reelected for the year.
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People’s Bank
Good Will Declared by Officer in Court
London January 9 A verbatim statement made in court by an officer killed in action was ruled a good will. He stated to fellow officers that if he died all his property would go to his wife. The case notes a 1677 privilege allowing soldiers and sailors in active service to dispose of movable wages and personal estate as before the act.
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Associated Press
London
Courts of Justice
Rail wage law challenged before Supreme Court
Washington January 9 Associated Press railway attorneys Hines and Johnson attack congress lack of authority in the Adamson wage law case before the Supreme Court. They say it targets private contracts and favors a high paid brotherhood class. Government to present final statement tomorrow. decision expected after.
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Washington
Congress
Walter D. Hines
John G. Johnson
Supreme Court
Hines
Johnson
Women as clerks in London law courts begin training
London January 9 six women typists have been hired in the Scriveners office for shorthand and typewriting with engrossing reserved for men. The crossers are all elderly men.
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London
Central Law Courts
Scriveners’ Office
Cnsrossers
Fulton County Tops Georgia In Prohibition Liquor Shipments
Special to the Banner reports Fulton county led Georgia in liquor shipments under the Eakes law, delivering more than eleven men and producing about nineteen times Bibb county totals. From August to January, total state receipts reached 19 952.43 dollars, with Fulton contributing 12 000.09. Other counties show smaller returns, including Bibb 1 065.45, Richmond 888.79, Burke 353.64, and Chatham 442.92, while the state total stands at 919,952.53.
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Avlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Bibb
Republic of
Chatham
Bibb County
Richmond
Burke
Troup
Laurens
Chat ‘Ham
MGA
Muscogee
Dougherty
Floyd
Coweta
Morgan
Renee
Crisp
Dooly
Wien
Mitchell
Lowndes
Decatur
Newton
Emanuel
Bereven
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertorial Testimonial
Mrs R E Bailey of Athens describes kidney pain dizziness and rheumatic aches improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons Drug Store. Public price 60 cents, endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N C.
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Dean
Mra. R. E. Bailey
Barrow Sa
Athens
Palmer & Sons
South Carolina Legislature Opens with Busy Agenda
The South Carolina legislature convened in Columbia with Governor Manning’s annual message outlining priority proposals. Compulsory education amendments, stricter liquor limits, fire insurance reforms, rural credits legislation, and a state highway commission are expected topics, along with election law safeguards and a state school for the feeble minded.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
Manning
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street Expands Job Needs
In London the Bank of England nicknamed the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street has expanded greatly since the war. To handle the surge in work and staff a number of premises have been leased. The Pay Office National Debt Department Printing Department and Loan Departments require separate housing. A large new building will soon be used to accommodate the many additional workers.
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London
Bank of England
Old Lady of
Last survivor present Napoleon funeral dies in London
London June 9 the last survivor of those at Napoleon's funeral has died in a London suburb. Mrs D Owen daughter of Captain James Beamett of the St Helena regiment, nearly 100 years old. Born on St Helena January 26 1823 she was taken to the Emperor's funeral as a infant and later helped embroider a silk flag unfurled when the coffin boat left St Helena.
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London
Napoleon
D. Owen
James Beamett
St. Helena
Owen
Helena
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