Athens Lady Recalls Warfront Travel in Europe
An Athens woman Mia T. J. Wooster writes from Basel about a perilous yearlong journey with Prof. Wooster through war torn Germany Switzerland and into Basel. She describes crowded trains mobilizations arrests and the uncertainty of finances while seeking safe passage and mail from home.
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Athens
Mia
T. J. Wooster
Prof. Wooster
Mr. Wooster
Jack
Basel
England
America
Hamburg
Berlin
Wooster
Germany
Brussels
Herve
Switzerland
S J Tribble Campaign Expenses 1914 Georgia Statement
Campaign expense report for S J Tribble in 1914 covering August 19 primary for judge of the Superior Courts Western circuit. Expenses include 350 for county assessments and 115 announced newspaper fees totaling 465. Also 250 for primary election notices with 82.50 in newspapers and 167.50 for county assessments in counties Oconee Banks Clarke Gwinnett Walton Jackson. Statements sworn in Walton County Georgia August 27 1914 by C H Brand and notary.
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District OF Columbia
Congress
Superior Courts of the Western Circuit
Circuit
Oconee County
Banks
Clarke
Gwinnett
Walton
Jackson
Georgia
Walton County
C. H. Brand
Moving Pictures of Georgia for Panama Exposition
Special to the Banner Atlanta Aug 29 officials of the I C U Film Company of Chicago have opened an Atlanta office and will begin filming Georgia scenes for the Panama Pacific exposition. The Georgia exhibit will feature moving pictures of town and country life and major industries from mountains to coast. Each city will have a chance to participate, including schools with groups of children and images of each town’s pretty girls.
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Atlanta
I. C. U. Film Company of
Chicago
Georgia
In Memory of Miss Mary Hamilton
The passing of our dear friend and associate Miss Mary Hamilton has saddened our hearts. She served loyally in church activities teaching Sunday school and attending services. As secretary of the Woman's Missionary Society she gave time, money and personal service.
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Mary Hamilton
Woman's Missionary Society
Edw. H. Dorbey
Paul Hadaway
Warlike mood and wartime travel notes from Empire departure
The writer reports telegraph and mail disruption from the Empire and describes efforts by Mr. Wooster to reassure them. He reflects that it is war and recalls a general’s remark on war being hellish. Switzerland is praised for beauty and climate as they hope for peace. He laments high daily expenses since landing and reluctance to spend on postage stamps.
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Mr. Woosters
Switzerland
Embezzlement scandal rocks Japanese Buddhism leader Otani
Indictments allege five Buddhist priests embezzled about four million dollars with corruption linked to officials near the Imperial palace in Tokio. Count Otani resigns as abbot and plans to move to Chile, while the Western Honganji sect faces financial ruin and a history of vast influence.
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Associated Press
Toklo
Imperial
Tokio
Count Otani
Chile
Japan
Count Otan
Kioto
East
China
India
England
Central Asia
House of Peers
Rokkosan
Kobe
Europe
Australia
Pacific
South America
Nagoya
Scfence
Rekkosan
Bay
Osaka
Eton
Kloto Temple
Imperial House
Cowrt Oten Forthwith
YWCA Glee Club Formed With Twenty Eight Charter Members
The YWCA Glee Club in GA organized with twenty eight charter members. Miss M Rutherford and Mrs Henry Reaves attended with helpful suggestions. Laura Blackshear will direct temporarily. Two expert pianists and a sight singing director secured. Weekly meetings set for Tuesday at 830. Men invited to join. Members asked to bring college books to the Boarding Home.
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Y. W. C. A. Glee Club
M. Rutherford
Henry Reaves
Griffeth
Laura Blackshear
Georgia boards tightening CPA standards cited by officials
Atlanta reports Georgia strengthens licensing for certified public accountants. State Board of Accountant Examiners chair Joel Hunter notes fewer but more trustworthy practitioners due to new law and stricter exams. Next Georgia CPA exam set for November 18 and 19 in Atlanta, with increased applicant numbers and diversified requirements in business arithmetic theory and auditing. The board, including R. W. Jemison and Hudon Moore, stresses rigorous qualification.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Certified Public Accountant
State Board of Accountant Examiners
Peragog
Joel Hunter
Georgia Board of Accountant Examiners
Hunter
Union
Georgia Board
Public Accountants
Journey Through the St Gothard to Goeschenen and Amsteg
Describes the Milan to Goeschenen rail route through mountains lakes and waterfalls. Notes the nine mile St Gothard tunnel and scenic drives to Hospenthal and Furka Pass. Recounts stays in Goeschenen and Amsteg with hotels and local life, local inns, native customs, and simple mountain living.
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St. Gothard
Milan
Chenen
Europe
James Knapp
Philadelphia Record
Goeschenen
Goenchenen
Hospenthal
Furka Pass
Reuss
Lombardy
Amsteg
Wassen
Lttle
Toom
Germany
Turco Persian Boundary Deliberations Reached Understanding
The Turco Persian boundary has long been debated since 1843 with repeated commissions failing to settle the line. A completed understanding was reached in November last year, likely yielding interesting geographical results and a clearer frontier for the involved powers.
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Asia
New Wasp Sloop Promises naval Victory in 1812 Era
A century ago a star flagged vessel sailed near English shores. The new sloop Wasp, built at Portsmouth New Hampshire, was to win a notable victory in the War of 1812. Commanded by Captain Johnston Blakely, the 11 gun three master carried 173 American sailors.
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English Channel
England
Wasp
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Johnston Blakely
Materprisa
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Hudson Moore
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