Split in Prohi Wing Evident as Dry Measures Debate Divides
Prohibition supporters in the General Assembly show a growing rift over drastic Anti-Saloon League bills and Fulbright substitutes. Radicals press Governor Harris to call an early September extra session, while conservatives seek constitutional safeguards and a longer fight.
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General Assembly
Scanton
Harris
Eugene Callaway
T B Felder
William Schley Howard
W Woods’ White
Henry J Fulbright
Burke County
House Appropriations Committee
Prohibitioniats
Fullbright
Prohibition Wing
Fulbright
Anti Saloon League
Conservation
Causewate
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Tullbright
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Wakes
Senate
HW Hopkins
Thomas
Dorris
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Prohibition
Wives Sue for Divorce in Atlanta Petitions
Two Atlanta wives file for total divorces in Fulton Superior Court with Clerk Arnold Hroyles. Mary Nelms alleges cruelty and abuse by Clifford Nelms. Mamie Almand accuses Albert Irwin Almand of non support and adultery. Petitions request alimony, custody, and restoration of maiden names. hearings set for the September term.
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Atlanta
Arnold Hroyles
Fulton
Superior Court
Fettioner
Mary Nelms
Clifford Nelms
Fetiiioner
Mamie Almarnd
Albert Irwin Almand
Petitioner
Decatur
U S Asks For Data On War Munitions
Washington August 12 The war department asked American munitions makers for data on their facilities to gauge capacity for supplying in emergencies. Officials say no purchases are planned now as private plants are near capacity. Inquiry aims to ensure expansion keeps pace and a reliable supply to supplement arsenals, with possible defense legislation in Congress.
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Washington
War Department
Ofrope
Congress
Haiti Recognition Delayed as Dartiguenave Takes Office
Washington reports recognition of Haiti’s new head, Dartiguenave, will await his ability to secure peace and settle foreign debts. Naval forces stay to protect revenues. permanent customs oversight would require a treaty. Officials say little is known of the president’s personality.
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Washington
United States
Haiti
Dartizuenave
National Assembly
Lansing
Four Killed and Sixteen Injured in Excursion Wreck
Four people died and sixteen were injured when an excursion train collided in the rear with a freight train at Orient station on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad. The victims and survivors were Knights of Pythias lodge members from Mount Sterling Ohio returning from Cedar Point on Lake Erie. The injured were rushed to Columbus Hospital.
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Ohio
Orient_station
Baltimore and Ome
Underwriters Set 1816 National Meet in St Louis
San Francisco August 12 St Louis was chosen for the 1816 convention of the National Association of Life Underwriters Boston and Chattanooga also requested. Sir Edward A Wood of Pittsburg was elected president. Dr Heniman Ide Wheeler president of the University of California addressed the gathering. The value of life insurance as collateral at a bank and a spur to thrift and family protection was discussed by Orville Thorp of Dallas Texas.
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San Francisco
St Louis
National Association of Lafe
Boston
Chattanoogs
Edward A Wood
Pittsburg
Heniamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Orville Thorp
Dallas
Texas
Captain George H Knox Killed in Plane Crash
Port Sill Okla August 12 Quartermaster Captain George H Knox of the TNE Aero Squadron S A was killed and Lieutenant R Button his side probably fatally injured today when an aeroplane in which they were flying fell 300 feet The squadron had just been transferred from California.
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Oklo
George H Knox
Tne Aero Squadron
R Button
California
Vacation Kodak Ads Boost Trips With Autographic Attachments
Moore and Sons promote vacation planning with Kodak camera ads offering Autographic Attachment devices for all sizes. The copy suggests using these tools to document trips and capture memories during travel. The promotion frames Kodak gear as essential for complete travel records.
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Kodaks
Ino Lo Moore & Sons
Kodak
Ino L (Moore & Sons
Week of 6 Days Adopted by Printers Union
Los Angeles August 12 1916 the International Typographical union adopted a six day week after debate by a 156 to 70 vote. The measure limits subordinate union members to six days or six nights per financial week unless the local union cannot supply workers.
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Los Angeles
Altimore
International Typographical Union
Plea for Harmony From Atlanta Leader Ragsdale
Mayor Pro Tem I N Ragsdale urges Atlanta citizens to unite for a revival of business and prosperity. He calls a Saturday meeting of department heads to plan steps for harmony and city uplift, recounting Atlanta’s past spirit and achievements.
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I. N
Ragsdale
Woodward
West
Atlanta Pride
Atlanta Doosters
HI Kimball
Atlanus
Kimball House
Fromm Rew
Qackwi Bim
Kimball Hauge
Allante
Famaue Austin
Junior Order Meeting in Newnan Elects New Officers
The state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held its twentieth regular session in Newnan with 175 representatives. New officers were chosen for two years, and Rome was named the next meeting site. Notable attendees included John S Wilder and State Councillor Benjamin S. Symons, with local celebrations and a courthouse meeting highlighted by speeches.
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Newnan
Order of United American Mechanics
Denjamin S Symons
W A B Johnson
J B D. Loveless
O H Puckett
A B
Jonn S Wilder
Benjamin S. Symong
Savannah
W C_Wishtr
W L. Kiallings
Wesley HR. Johnson
Augusta
Hey A Samsburn
Atlanta
Codpler
Riverdale
D J Batley
Griffin
O Allen
Sentinel
W M_ Haney
H Puckett
W ‘i Porter
Brunswick
John W Kersey
MH Abpott
National Council
Rome
Daughters of America Plan Entertainment For National Council
The state executive council hosted over 100 delegates from the Daughters of America as they opened sessions at 28 Capitol avenue yesterday and continue through Thursday. Maude Gilbert presided, with state officers Odessa Brantley Pauline Sipher and Ethel Duncan active in preparations for the October entertainment of the national council.
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National Council of the Daughters of America
Counci
Capitol Avenue
Maude Gilbert
Daughters of the State
National Council
Odessa Brantley
Roswell Council
Pauline Sipher
Chambres
Ethel Duncan
Lily HW Council
Pellagra cure praised by former patient from Ringgold
A Ringgold Louisiana resident writes of complete recovery from pellagra after using Baughn's remedy. She reports weight gain and renewed health, urges others to seek the cure, and notes the free book from American Compounding Co. Box 2003 Jasper Alabama. Money refunded if it fails to cure.
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Baughn
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Labor Troubles Grow in Bridgeport Area Labor unrest expands at several plants
Bridgeport Conn August 12 Labor troubles in Bridgeport and nearby towns deepen as seventy Lake Torpedo Boat machinists walk out and about six hundred employees at Farrel Foundry and Machine in Ansonia threaten strike. Locomobile expected to respond to wage and hour demands. Workers at American and Bright and Standard Manufacturing vote to press demands.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Farrel Foundry and Machine Company
Ansonia
Lake
Locomobile Company of America
American and Brigh Company
Standard Manufacturing Company
Wilson Begins Work on National Defenses
President Wilson moves to outline a strengthening program for the navy and army. Secretary Daniela presented plans while talks with Secretary Garrison and military leaders proceed. A naval expansion, including submarines, is anticipated as the White House frames a December defense request.
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Garrison
White House
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General Board
Advisory Council
Navy Department
Cornish
Daniels
Navy
Army
Goethals
Panama Canal
Recall Workers From Ten Wards Meet Tonight
Representatives from the ten wards meet tonight at the recall campaign headquarters on the seventh floor of the Silver building to consolidate canvass returns. Paid workers run the office with committee help, mailing blank petitions and answering correspondence, as leaders express optimism about securing signatures soon through late-night activity.
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Jin
Jare
Bell
Saan
Police Board
James L Beavers
British Admit Loss of Auxiliary Cruiser India
London announces an official note that the British auxiliary cruiser India was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on August 3 in the North Sea. Twenty two officers and 129 crew members were saved. Earlier reports had stated eighty sailors rescued. The attack occurred north of Budge near escort routes off the Norwegian coast.
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London
India
North Sea
Angonhcement
Ferlin Atgpatch
Norwegian
Budge
More British Gold Coming to America
New York August 12 private advices from London state a recent shipment of 26,000,100 dollars in gold to this country via Halifax will be followed by heavy imports direct from South Africa and Australia. The Bank of England held about 20,000,000 pounds in gold at Cape Town and three to four million pounds in New Zealand, drawn upon to meet obligations in this country as shipments are said to be in transit. Warm Springs and return Sunday via A B and A.
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London
Halifax
South Africa
Australia
Bank of England
Cape Town
New Zealand
Two Men Caught and Drug Supply Is Confiscated
Atlanta detectives Dorsett and Hudson arrested Ben and Guz Lipes at 25 Railway street seizing a wagonload of drugs and hypodermic needles. Both men were bound over on vagrancy charges to face the grand jury after a police raid that also uncovered numerous cocaine bottles and gear.
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Hudson
Mayo
Ben
Guz Lipes
Railway Street
Atlanta
Sanford
Lipes
Ccase
Lopes Brothers
Gunge Johnson
Grand Jury
Amc
Hudson Duncan
Turner
Florida postmaster removed from office in Washington
Postmaster Guy Metcalf of West Palm Beach Florida has been removed from office in Washington. Inspector Clyde Flemming, who did not investigate the office, informed the postoffice department today. The cause of removal is not known to the authorities.
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Washington
Guy Metcalf
West Palm Beach Fia
Clyde Flemming
Postoffice Department
Decatur Orphans Home Marks Forty Eighth Anniversary
Decatur Methodist Orphans Home will observe its forty eighth anniversary Friday with a program from 8 to 10 pm. Sunday school students and teachers are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served in the afternoon.
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Decatur
Supper Event Requests Penny Per Year Age
An upcoming evening social asks guests to bring a penny for every year of their age or a dollar if they wish to keep age private. Superintendent Hawking oversees the gathering and etiquette for attendees.
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Hawking
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