Carranza government recognized by Pan American conference
The Pan American conference led by Secretary Lansing agreed to recognize the Carranza government, with U S recognition pending Latin American responses. Carranza promised protection for foreigners, no religious persecution, and an amnesty proposal to ease political divisions. Villa vows to continue fighting and moves toward Casas Grande. Alberto Garcia, interior minister under Huerta, was executed in Mexico City for Madero murder.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
Brazil
Chile
Argentine
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Carranga
United States
Carranza
Wilson
Madero
Suarez
Mexico
el Paso
Villa
Juarez
Casas Grande
Sonora
State Department
Alberto Garcia
Huerta
Mexico City
Ambiguity Settled on Flour Branding in Georgia
Banner's Special Correspondence reports a Georgia ruling amending earlier guidance on flour branding. The amendment states flour marked Bleached Electrically or Electrically Bleached will be admitted for sale in Georgia to avoid cross state branding conflicts with South Carolina. Commissioner J D Price signs the ruling.
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Banner
Atlanta
Pure Food Department
Price
Clark Milling Company
Augusta
Department of Agriculture
Clark Company
South Carolina
Commonwealth of Palmetto Tree Fame
Georgia
J. D. Price
State of Georgia
Georgia Governor backs drastic prohibition in special session
Special session likely as Governor Harris states Georgians want strict liquor ban. Reporters press for exceptions to home made beverages with berry wine and cider. the governor, recalling Tolstoy, pauses and admits uncertainty by saying I just dont know.
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Georgia
Leo Tolstoi
Learn to Let Agents Alone The Editor Urges Local Purchases
The Marshville Home editor warns against traveling salesmen who swindle the South, citing inflated prices for sewing machines and cheap glasses sold door to door. He praises thrift and urges farmers to buy from local merchants or direct from reliable nurseries, avoiding unreliable traveling agents.
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Marshville
Gulf Coast
Chicago Dry Parade Responds to Sunday Saloons Closures
Thousands of Dry Chicago Federation members marched through the Loop protesting Mayor Thompson’s order to close 7152 saloons on Sundays. The court had refused to block the enforcement and police chief warned arrests for violators. Liquor interests urged saloonkeepers to resist, predicting public backlash and a revocation request.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation
Loop
Thompson
San Francisco
Court Fight Upon Auto Tax Put Off
Atlanta a Oct 9 The Sumter county auto tax dispute before Fulton county superior court is postponed with no decision expected soon. Facts agreed only points of law remain Secretary Cook raises how Sumter would be paid if entitled to 1914 funds since reports were due in April and disbursement made in June. State secretary acts under law and funds are exhausted. Bibb county will wait on Sumter decision before pursuing a similar action for 1914 funds.
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Atlanta
Sumter County
Fulton County Superior Court
Phil Cook
Secretary of State
Bibb County
Judge Starke Soft Drink Bill in Georgia Extra Session
Atlanta October 9. News notes that despite a proclamation barring revenue measures in the extra session, speculation grows that Judge Starke or another member will attempt to introduce a soft drink bill. Experienced members may challenge the vow by arguing the broad scope of the governor’s call could permit such measures as part of general appropriations.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Starke
Agers
Prohibition Campaign Letter From Atlanta Committee
A Georgia press item notes an Anti-Saloon League campaign letter from Room 814 Empire Life Building urging lawmakers in the extra session to back three test bills. The missive attacks liquor interests and urges unity, calling for drastic prohibition measures and warning against newspapers and outsiders. The chairman signed as W. S. Witham, and the piece remarks the letter has influence.
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Banner
Atlanta
Anti-Saloon League
Atlanta Committee
Empire Life Building
Billy’ Witham
With
Georgia
Witham
Montreal Gains in Grain Trade Threatens New York Prestige
Syracuse reports New York City loses commerce prestige as Montreal and other Canadian ports expand grain handling. Secretary Ellsworth notes Montreal grain receipts rise sharply from 1909 to 1914, outpacing New York despite higher freight costs and ice hazards, urging prompt decisive action to protect Atlantic port supremacy.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
New York City
Krank
Ellsworth
New York State Waterways Association
Montreal
Canadian
New York
Atlantic
Baltimore
Boston
New Orleans
Galveston
United States
Heart of Serbia in Teutons Hands
London reports Belgrade, Serbia’s old capital, now in Austro German control as Teutons push toward Serbian mountains. Meantime Bulgarians advance toward Nish near Pirot while Entente troops land at Salonika to aid Serbia. Trench fighting resumes at Champagne and Loos as fronts shift on the eastern war theatre.
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Associated Press
London
Belgrade
Serbia
Save
Danube
von Mackensen
Bulgaria
Pirot
Nish
Entente
Saloniki
Turkey
Varna
Dedenghatch
Paris
Greece
Loos
Artois
Vernelles
Champagne
Laintry
Lorraine
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Drina
Bessarabia
Rumania
Naval defense of Atlantic coast breached by enemy landing
A dramatic wartime report states the Atlantic coast defense failed for the second time this year as hostile troops reportedly landed in America. Admiral Fletcher's fleet was destroyed by a night torpedo attack and enemy transports entered Delaware Bay ending maneuvers that began October 4. Hear Admiral Knight commanded the attacking fleet with a deadline of October 16.
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Atlantic Coast
Delaware Bay
Associated Press
Washington
Oct
Atlantic
America
Naval Department
Admiral Fletcher
Tack
Knight
Navy Ust
Peg O' My Heart Shines With Bea Martin at Colonial
Bea Martin stars as Peg O' My Heart with Oliver Morosco's Southern City Company. Her rise from Biograph films to a three year Morosco contract signals a bright future. The Erin type with auburn hair and Irish blue eyes headlines at the Colonial next Saturday evening.
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PEG O' MY Heart
Bea Martin
Oliver Morosco
Southern City Company
Miss Martin
Biograph
Morosco
Martin
Erin
Colleen
Liebler and Company
Peg O' My
the Colonial
Business Prospects After War and the Economic Outlook
In examining postwar business, the article asks whether war supply industries will collapse or continue to prosper for stock replacement and home defense. It discusses labor, immigration, and political trends, wonders about profits being absorbed by future costs, and notes Europe’s debts and economic repair. It highlights expected industrial reorganization, high replacement needs for destroyed property, and enduring munition-era lobbies, with stock and contracts shaping the near future.
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Europe
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Washington
Chas F. Bpeare
American Review of Reviews
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Austria
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