President presses antitrust plan before Congress
Washington aton. The president read this anti trust message to the democratic members of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and the sub committee of the House judiciary. Committees will handle antitrust legislation with bids to eliminate interlocking directorates strengthen the Sherman law define restraint of trade abolish immunity paths create an interstate trade commission and penalties for individual guilt. All conferees are in accord with the president's views.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House Judiciary
City to Have Sixty Wooden Signs Made for Automo rists
The city plans sixty wooden signs to be nailed at street entry points and across the city warning motorists of the speed limit, the fire limits district, and regulations for areas outside the fire limits. Signs will be white letters on green background, large enough to read clearly along highways.
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Siittientore Liberal Regula Uou
Militia Pay Bill Advances In Federal Reserve Plan
War Secretary and adjutant general agree on a militia pay bill. Militiamen would receive federal pay as reservists subject to the president's call. An annual appropriation of fourteen and a half million dollars is proposed, allocating funds for home pay and for armament and equipment. President Wilson would support the measure and present government expectations to Congress as an administration bill.
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Associated Press
Congress
Dr Knapp Leaves for Little Rock
Dr Bradford Knapp of Washington, head of the U S agricultural extension and demonstration work, left for Little Rock Arkansas after visiting the State College of Agriculture. He praised Georgia progress and commended the efforts of Phil Campbell Miss Creswell and Miss Holt in Georgie while noting the demonstration agents and scholarship winners.
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Washington
Agricultural Department of the United States
Seaman A. Knapp
Little Rock
Ark
State College of Agriculture
Orn and Canning Club
Georgia
Phil Campbell
Creswell
Holt
Georgie
Watkinsville County Court In Session This Week
Watkinsville Ga January 14 The county court of Oconee is in session this week for the regular quarterly term. Oconee, one of the few counties without a city court, handles limited civil matters in its quarterly terms and monthly sessions.
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Oconee
Oconee Ia
Powers Grumble Over U S Role in Mexican Debt War
Washington reports renewed pressure from European powers to protect their financial interests in Mexico after the country suspends interest payments on its national debt. Officials warn a continued war could trigger another default and possible U S intervention. Huerta’s motives are debated as Brya n and the president meet without changing policy.
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United States
Mexico
Europe
Huerta
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Mexico seeks return of generals and troops from Texas
Presidio Texas January 14 reports Mexico plans to ask the United States to return all Mexican soldiers driven into U S from Ojinaga as border patrol rushes transport plans for about five thousand federal soldiers and refugees to Fort Bliss. General Mercado denies intent to retreat into Texas. Blanquet announces formal request to Washington. Officials cite neutrality laws.
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Washington
Cotton Supply and Distribution for the United States
Washington dispatch reports December cotton consumption at 482 295 running bales with 13 206 foreign and 22 114 Unters. On hand at manufacturing establishments 1 801 285 bales, with ware houses holding 8 371 263 bales. Imports 15 512 bales. exports 1 239 820 running bales. Active spindles 31 001 664. Distribution for four months ends December 31 shows consumption 1 977 471 bales and total stock across manufacturing, ware houses, and others 7 301 509 bales.
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United States
Census Bureau
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Germany
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Italy
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Egypt
Peru
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China
Tax Legislation Across United States Reviewed in 1912 Report
President Wilson receives a final report by the Bureau of Corporations on 1912 tax laws. It highlights New York secured debts law of 1911 and Wisconsin income tax, noting centralization of administration and property classification trends. Rhode Island uses classification method. Massachusetts taxes estates of nonresident decedents once, real estate only. New York taxes chattels as well. Wisconsin advances intell tance tax plans amid changing tax structures.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Pocuiuiealonse Davies
Bureau of Corporations
New York
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Pale Christian Rally Lifts City as Winter Capital
A fragment notes a Pale Christian event rallying residents to energize the gathering around the city. The piece hints at a recurring theme of memory until the next year when the city remains the nation’s winter capital.
Whos Who at University Lists Top Campus Figures
The annual Who's Who on campus reveals Most Popular and Biggest Freshman, Biggest Politician, and Biggest Bonehead among students. It notes rivalries with enemies and praise for trusted friends, highlighting popular and unpopular figures on campus.
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Ehutadd
Weather Forecast and Conditions From Atlanta
Special to the Banner reports Atlanta forecast for Thursday for Georgia with warmer temperatures. An area of high pressure sits over the middle Atlantic states, with the coldest readings from the Carolinas to New England and single digits in Boston. A western Canada storm moves toward Manitoba while a new Pacific disturbance may curb severe cold for several days. rain dominates the Pacific coast as fair weather returns to Atlanta.
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Government head of extension to speak in Atlanta
Special to the Banker Atlanta Ga Jan 14 Dr Bradford Knapp head of the farm demonstration work and chief of the bureau of industry of the National Department of Agriculture has accepted an invitation from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to attend its semiannual meeting in Macon January 29 30 He will deliver an address January 29 Dr Knapp is a leading agricultural expert in the United States and his Macon talk is highly anticipated The Georgia Chamber expects about nine thousand prominent Georgia business men and planters to attend the Macon meeting which will also mark the final steps in organizing the Georgia Chamber of Commerce The first Macon gathering in September drew more than 300 attendees and the complete program will be announced soon
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Bradford Knapp
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Bureau O Industry
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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Washington
Georgia
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Saacone End
New Paper Company opens in Abe Joel house rear
The Merchants Paper Company opens for business in the rear of the Abe Joel house. Mr. Pat Hadaway to be manager. Outlook is good with early food plans. He aims to put one or two men on the road and serve the surrounding country as the business grows with ample capital.
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Merchants Paper Company
Abe Joel
Pat Hadaway
Resolutions Accept Federal Reserve Provisions by Banks
Washington Jan 14 Copies of resolutions by the boards of directors of 1696 national banks scatterd across states accept the provisions of the federal reserve act. These acceptances include nearly all the largest banks in principal cities of the United States. Huerta has failed to pay interest on Mexican bonds, a blow to Mexican credit and a sign his financial power is waning and his ability to finance the war is diminishing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve
Wasik
Treasury Department
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Are You One Of Those Who Habitually Catch Cold
A dated health ad warns sedentary workers and clergy to guard against colds via routines. It promotes Peruha cough remedies and a free sample offer via retailers and a Druggist push, linking relief to daily habits and mild care.
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Peruns Co
Miraculous Rescue Of 106 From Cobequid Packet
Yarmouth Nova Scotia January reports a miraculous saving of 106 aboard the royal mail packet Cobequid after the ship was hammered by massive waves on Trinity rock. Wireless appeals for aid were sent hours before rescue by several vessels including West Port,Rappahannock, and Landdowne. The Cobequid, wrecked during a blizzard on her first round from the British West Indies to St John, sits on a granite pinnacle between Yarmouth and Brier Island.
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St. John
Jackson County cases set for review by the judge
Jackson county superior court will hear several days of business in vacation before the regular term. On January 22 and 24, disputes include Claude Hancock vs Virginia Carolt nz Chemical Co and Empire Cotton Oil Co, both injunctions, plus State vs Montgomery. Notes with no consideration and prior sensational Braselton barn fires are noted as echoes of last term.
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Jackson County Superior Court
Claude Hancock
Virginia Caroltnz Chemical Co
Empiire Cotton Oil Co
Holder
Empire Cotton Oil Co
State
Montgomery
Jackson
Braselton Brothers
President Opposed to Freeing Asst P M s from Examination
Washington January 14 The president declared opposition to restoring the spoils system in post office appointments and will veto the post office appropriation bill unless the rider barring assistant postmasters from the classified service is removed.
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Asst. P. M.’s
Washington, D. C
House
Classified Service
Danielsville Court to Take Up Criminal Docket
Danielsville Ga January 14 The Madison county superior court January quarterly docket will be taken up tomorrow. Several Athens lawyers are to be there to represent matters of importance in the session.
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Danielsville
Madison County Auperior Court
Athens
Cele Cliedte
Made in Alaska Pair of Athens Shoes Displayed
In the Athens Shop Company window this week a pair of comfy slippers made in Alaska is shown. The fine feather and fur bead and thread work is noted for news and quality. The display aims to attract attention amid growing public interest in Alaskan subjects.
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