Prohibition Speaker Draws Large Georgia Audience
Sam Small of Atlanta opened a statewide and national prohibition talk to a large enthusiastic crowd in Mallen. He was joined by State Superintendent Biehelberger of the Anti-Galcon League, who will escort him on a fortnight itinerary across the southern state. Dr Small has been touring Florida cities, east and west coasts, and will continue from Georgia.
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Anti- Galcon League
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Dr Small
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Georgia
Hot Water Cleanses Liver Poisons Claims
A health column urges daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the liver and bowels, sparing calomel’s salivation. It claims headaches, bad breath, and sallow skin signal liver uncleanliness, endorsing a safe routine for flush and digestion.
Georgia’s prohibition leadership hailed in eight weeks tour
Dr Small lauds Georgia's history of prohibition from colonial days to 1907 and its lead in the nation’s anti liquor crusade. He calls for steadfast adherence to prohibition, warns of conspirators seeking to overturn Georgia’s laws, and urges Georgians to reject efforts to weaken statewide prohibition. Dr Smart to speak in Waynesboro tomorrow evening.
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Ships Auction Attracts Noted Shipping Interest In New York
New York April 10 Contracts for two steamships under construction in American yards were sold today at public auction on the Maritime Exchange floor. A motor tank ship of 4,760 tons built in Baltimore was bid to 500000 with delivery in August. A 7,500 ton freighter to be built in Seattle was bid to 600000 for delivery in July 1917. A duplicate Baltimore tank ship was withdrawn after bidding. Purchasers’ names were withheld but believed to be Max Strava for a foreign line and Morris Jankel for Universal Transportation. The sale drew several hundred shipping figures and prices were seen as below expected for ready delivery.
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Maritime Exchange
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Seattle
Eine
Ordhager
Max Strava
Ling
Morris Jankel
Universal Transportation Company
S C Insurance Law To Be Tested In Court
Charleston readers learn the state supreme court, led by Chief Justice Gary, ordered a temporary injunction delaying enforcement of the Laney-Odom anti compact fire insurance act. The case, filed by Charleston lawyers for a local agent, sets April 17 in Columbia for show cause why the petition should not be granted. Lawyers argue constitutional violations in the act’s form and provisions.
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Eugene B Gary
South Carolina Supreme Court
McMaster
Thomas H. Peeples
Laney-Odom
State Supreme Court
Gary
Abbeville
Tn Neapers
Columbia
Fire destroys business in Shubuta block on April 10
A blaze swept a full block of shops in Shubuta Mississippi after 4 a.m. on April 10. The fire burned Meridian, Mississippi, about 26 miles away, and caused an estimated loss exceeding seventy five thousand dollars.
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Preliminary report on gasoline advance by FTC to Congress
The Federal Trade Commission presented a preliminary report to Congress on rising gasoline prices. It includes production and price statistics but does not conclude the cause, noting possible price discrimination if regional price gaps remain after adjusting for quality, freight, and marketing.
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Federal Trade Commission Today
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Senate
Plea of Not Guilty Entered by Dr. Waite
Dr Arthur Warren Waite, who has confessed to poisoning his father in law John E Peck, entered a not guilty plea through counsel on first degree murder charges. The district attorney consented to a ten day right to change and Waite was sent to the Tombs without bail for trial.
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John E Peck
Grand Rapids Mich
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Waite
Gazlhe
Bellevue Hospital
Frank Walls
Dr. Waite
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Pulice
Wattee
District Attorney's Office
Walter R. Douel
Watte
Railroads Attacked by Steamship Line Petition
The Baltimore and Carolina Steamship company petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to force major railways to accept its through freight. The Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce joins, alleging dock facilities were denied in Wilmington and New Bern, with discrimination aiding rival steamship firms.
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Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Company
Baltimore
Wilmington
Georgetown
Charleston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk Southern
the Southern Railway
Chamber of Commerce of
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Nary
Qoinet
Newbern
King Albert Thanks Americans for Belgian Relief Efforts
A cable from King Albert of Belgium to the Commission for Relief in Belgium expresses gratitude for American wishes and support. The Belgian relief campaign, begun on his birthday, continues as Daughters of the American Revolution raise funds with Belgian flag sales.
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New York
Albert
Commission For Relief of
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Commission For Relief
Saturda
Daughters of the American Revolution
Great-Grandnephew of General Taylor Faces Murder Trial
Pine Bluff Ark April 16 Bradberry of Orange Va foreman on P G Jenkins plantation went on trial today for murder in the December ambush killing of wealthy planter P G Jenkins Bradberry a great grandson of General Zachary Taylor faces potential motive show wife Mrs Johnnie Jenkins infatuation prosecutors say Mrs Jenkins also indicted as accessory and to be tried after Bradberry's case a venue motion denied six jurors seated when court adjourned for the day
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Orange
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Zachary Taylor
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Johnnies Jenkins
Lawtern
Jenkins
Let Harris Resign Blalock Urges Change in Narcotic Policy
Blalock urges Harris resignation criticizing his stance on the Harrison anti narcotic act. He argues Savannah Augusta and Macon show fewer addicts with treatment, while Atlanta remains high. He defends federal role and urges relief of Harris as secretary, asserting cures exist with open air exercise and proper facilities.
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Prominent Atlanta Lawyer John W Cox Dies at 49
John Wright Cox a longtime Atlanta lawyer died Monday at 4 PM at his sister’s home 404 Peachtree Street He was 49 and survived by his wife two children John and Edna May two brothers Albert H Cox of Bremen and Sterling A Cox of Atlanta and several sisters He was a TaGrange native a UGA and Yale Law School graduate and practiced law in Atlanta for 35 years He served in the Philippines during the Spanish American War Funeral is Tuesday at 4 PM from his sister’s home 402 Peachtree Street and interment will be in La Grange Wednesday
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Sterling A Cox
Bremen
M A. Tugele
LaGrange
F. Akers
Orlando
Fla
Philippines
Peachtrea Street
la Grange
U S Bank facilities for British merchants
London April 10 The American consulate here notes growing American bank support for British merchants trading with the United States. It highlights acceptance of drafts based on import export deals under the 1914 Federal Reserve Act, creating a developed U S discount market for these transactions and offering to provide bank names ready to do acceptance business to finance shipments to and from the United States.
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London
United States
Debate Ends on Waterways Bill in House
Washington April 10 The long debate in the house over the annual river and harbor appropriation bill virtually closed today with leaders predicting passage tomorrow. Items largely approved as framed, but survey methods and contract details remain to be settled. Mississippi river appropriations total 8.4 million and Missouri river 1.75 million, with total bill around 40 million.
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Missouri
Sparkman
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Insult Alleged To American Flag At City School
Mayor Mitchel asked the President or the board of education to probe an alleged flag insult at Washington Irving High School last night. John S. Maurer, president of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor, was named as the speaker associated with the remark down with the Stars and Stripes.
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Board of Education
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John S. Maurer
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
New York
Stars and Stripes
Marshall Refuses to Make an Apology
Washington April 10 United States Attorney Marshall of New York told a house select committee he did not withdraw nor apologize for criticisms of the judiciary subcommittees probing Representative Buchanan's impeachment. The committee plans next Friday to report on possible contempt charges. Marshall hints at resisting arrest and may appeal to the Supreme Court. The dispute centers on grand jury records and a New York reporter Holme, with strong department of justice backing Marshall.
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United States
Marshall
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House Select Committee
Judiciary
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Select
Representative Moon
Tenneases
House
Wesk
Representative Carlin
Virginia
Select Committee
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Department of Justice
Caylin
L. R . Holme
Holme
Achanan
Buchanan
Labor
National Peace Council
United States Supreme Court
Committee At Work On Naval Measure
Washington April 10 draft of the 1917 naval appropriation bill was discussed by the House Naval Committee as part of a five year increase program. The group considered duties and rank for the chief of operations with Secretary Daniels approving a full admiral rank for the officer serving in that post. The bill would place the chief of operations just below Admiral Dewey in rank.
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House Naval Committee
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Dewey
Training Camps Budget Sought by Secretary Baker
Washington April 10 Secretary of War Baker plans to ask Congress for funds to operate citizen soldier training camps this summer. Representative Olney of Massachusetts says about 75,000 men could be trained annually at such camps, with a proposed appropriation ranging from 3 to 5 million dollars.
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Baker
Congress
Citizen Goldier
Representative Olney
Massachusetts
Charles F Jackson Dies in Columbia at 86
Charles Frank Jackson 86 a longtime South Carolina Mason and treasurer of the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons died in Columbia today He had served as treasurer of the South Carolina Grand council Royal and Select Masters since 1870 Union council since 1871 and Columbia commandery Knights Templars since 1875
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Charles Frank Jackson
Grand Chapter
South Carolina
Royal Arch Masons
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Grand Council
Union Council
Royal and Select Mantera
Columbia Commandery
Huights Templars
California Syrup of Figs Health Ad Lift
An old style advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims constipation causes fever, dullness, and illness, and promises rapid relief after a gentle cleansing. The copy urges asking druggists for a 3a0-cent bottle with clear usage directions from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Mexicans Not Aiding In Pursuit Of Villa
Senator Fall reports Carranza troops not aiding the American expedition against Villa. He cites inadequate border patrols, a nine mile gap enabling the Columbus raid, and says Mexicans in several northern districts show mixed cooperation while Villa remains uninjured per reliable sources. He notes potential Carranza troop concentrations near Agua Prieta and Torreon and describes local sentiment toward U S forces.
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Columbus
Gallinger
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el Paso
Ramon Reyes
Villaa
Fom
Wall
Juarez
Agua Prieta
Chihuahua
India
Columbua
Douglas
Gibson Ranch
Hachita
Wenico
Torreon
Parral
Santa Rosalia
Vila
Canuto Regea
Pall
Casas Grandes Santa Maria
Guerrero
Suit for fire damage won by the South
The Supreme Court reversed a South Carolina ruling in favor of WW E Prescott of Edgefield. The case involved 13 boxes of shoes destroyed by a Holgefield railroad station fire on July 4, 1915. Federal law places burden of proof on the consignee, not the railroad, overturning the state decision.
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Supreme Court Today
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WW. E. Prescott
Edgefield
Southern Rail
Holgefield
Prescott
Petersburg
South Carolina
Willing to Lend from Judge in verse
A poetic aside quotes a judge noting the ease of borrowing trouble. He observes that all have plenty of trouble to lend, reflecting on human nature and shared burdens.
Catarrha Deafness Remedy Promoted by Local Drugstore
An ad promotes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and granulated sumas in a set recipe. Patients are advised to take one tablespoon four times daily. The remedy claims quick relief for catarrhal deafness and head noises, with easier breathing and no throat mucus.
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