Entente Disappointed by Italys Balkan Stance
From San Francisco and London dispatches on October 13, reports say the Entente powers regret Italy’s Balkan stance as Rome stays aloof while Serbs defend against Austro German forces. Russian chances to land at Black Sea ports face fortifications, and Italian influence in the Balkans is noted alongside debates in Paris over Bulgaria and Saloniki.
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London
Balkans
Nish
Saloniki
Black Sea
Rumania
Italy
Balkan
Asia Minor
Paris
Savoff
Viviani
Chamber of Deputies
Reno Viviani
Delcasse
Viviant
Indianapolis Mayor Bell Acquitted After Five Weeks Trial
Indianapolis Oct 13 Mayor Joseph E Bell was acquitted of conspiracy charges tied to the 1914 primary and election after a trial lasting more than five weeks. Bell had been indicted with over a hundred others including Democratic National Committeeman Thomas Taggart. The prosecution offered no update on other cases. Taggart anticipated Bell’s acquittal.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
Thomas Taggart
Live stock to be emphasized at Newton Co fair
Banner's Special Correspondence from Atlanta reports Newton county fair will showcase stock development to expand farm focus beyond cotton. Hereford cattle will anchor the exhibit with aims to raise awareness and support for diversified farming. Exhibits travel to the state fair in Macon and a cattle show in Atlanta.
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Newton CO
Banner
Atlanta
Newton County Fair
Covington
Newton County
Macon
Plans Campaign of Evangelism at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist church announces a systematic evangelism campaign led by the pastor with consecrated workers. It includes a member list, volunteer tasks, a Sunday school decision day, a week of training, a children’s service, a nightly Gospel service, and a set reception for new members on November 7, all under prayer for spiritual guidance.
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First Methodist Church
Georgia Bank Closes Doors in Georgetown
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Georgetown, Georgia, closed its doors today as its directors acted. The bank, with twenty five thousand capital, saw the state examiner summoned to handle the situation.
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Associated Press
Georgetown
Farmers ‘and Merchants Bank
State Examiner
Wilson Aims at Large Army and Navy Budget Increase
Washington reports President Wilson and his advisors seek a total near 1900 million dollars for army and navy by the next Congress. The army may rise from 87 000 to about 120 000 with a possible reserve of 400 000, while the navy could gain around 100 million over last year. The administration plans to push for bond issues to cover the expansion with capital ships spread over five years.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Wilson
Congress
Daniels
Will Harris Veto Prohibition Bills in 1916 or 1917
Atlanta October 13 The question whether Governor Harris will veto prohibition bills if passed to take effect by January 1 1917 dominates discussion. Conservatives want 1917 while radicals push for 1916. Officials fear confiscation effects if enacted too soon, making a veto unlikely to be confidently predicted.
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Banner
Atlanta
Harris
Wealthy Defendants in Trial Linked to Morgan Interests
The document describes high profile defendants connected to J. P. Morgan era corporate deals and railroads. It notes figures such as Lewis Case Ledyard, George Macullough Miller, Charles F. Brooker, Charles M. Pratt, and Edward D. Robbins, detailing their roles, homes, and prominent positions in finance, industry, and philanthropy.
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Morgan Firth
United States Steel Corporation
New Haven
New York Central
Northern Pacific
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
New York
George Macullough Miller
Central Trust Company
Greenwood Cemetery Corporation
Charles F. Brooker
American Brass Company
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
Ansonia
Conn
Charles M. Pratt
Standard Oil Group
Brooklyn
Amherst College
Pratt Institute
Todward D. Robbins
New Haves
Farmers warned of boll weevil damage in several states
Washington reports an Agriculture Department warning that the boll weevil could cause major crop losses next year unless immediate action is taken in Oklahoma Northwestern Texas Tennessee and Mississippi Planting and destroying affected cotton is advised Alabama and Georgia planters should kill the weevil this winter Information shows extensive spread across Oklahoma Mississippi portions of Tennessee Alabama and western Georgia Unusual August storms contributed to the movement and more than half of Oklahoma all of Mississippi two Tennessee counties most of Alabama except four counties and over thirty western Georgia counties are affected Trachems and anthrax are also mentioned in the papers the text notes several Connecticut and New England financial figures with resignations and bank roles in a separate summary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Georgia
Lever Cotton Futures Law Declared Unconstitutional
New York October 13 District Federal Judge Hough declared unconstitutional the Lever cotton futures law designed to prevent speculation in cotton futures. The decision in the Hubbard case held the law a revenue measure arising from Congress and void because it taxed the debtor rather than the transaction, with the market reacting then recovering as existing contracts stood. The government regarded the ruling as not yet final and no immediate appeal was announced by Attorney General Gregory.
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Associated Press
New York
Hough
House of the Senate
Samuel T. Hubbard
Cottom Brewer
Internal Revenue Collector
Gregory
Washington
Professor Slack Extends Athens Road Meet Invitation
Prof Searcy B Slack of the University of Georgia good roads department travels to Bluefield West Virginia for the Appalachian Good Roads conference and extends a formal invitation from Athens and its Chamber of Commerce for a future conference in the city. Prof Strahan will be on the program but not present in person.
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Searcy B. Slack
Good Roads Department
University of Georgia
Bluefield
West Virginia
University
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Bluefind
Strahan
East Georgia Fair to Attract Many from Athens
The East Georgia Fair at Washington Georgia begins on the 19th and promises a strong display of agriculture education and livestock. Clarke county residents will visit during Athens Day while a hundred Washingtonians and Wilkes county folks toured Athens recently. The event aims to unite East Georgia counties for one significant community fair with strong local participation. The University freshman football team will visit Richmond Academy for a game during the fair period.
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East Georgia
Athens
Washington
Wilkes County
Clarke County
Basti
Georgia
Air
Wilkes
Richmond Academy
Circus Day Draws All Ages to Free Street Parade
Next Tuesday the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth stages a city street parade at 10 am to celebrate Circus Day. The event appeals to the young old and middle aged, with fathers recalling circus memories and families enjoying the wide range of performers and bustle. The parade promises an attractive procession from the circus lot.
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Barnum and Bailey
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