Free Sugar in 1916 Carries In Senate
President Wilsons plan for free sugar in 1916 carried the day in the Senate as Democrats rallied to support the tariff unit and defeated amendments. Bristow, Norris and Gallinger amendments faced defeats while the Dutch standard test for sugar was adopted for abolition once the tariff bill becomes law. The vote tally shifted with party lines as Democrats aimed to keep sugar duties in flux until March.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Jay
Ranedell
Thornton
Louisiana
Bristow
Sorris
Gallinger
Brigton
Republian
Simmons
Willams
Norris
DIA
Ranadel
Oor Works
California
Isarevi
Depont Aid Root
Europe
Burleigh
Isenator Works
Williams
Deyanerat
Tariff debate and wool tariff fight shift to next week
Democratic leaders voiced confidence that tariff revision would accelerate next week as the wool schedule was debated and adjourned. The Senate disposed of spirits and wines rates except fortified wines and opened the cotton schedule briefly. Senator Lapritt attacked the ad valorem system for thread and yarn duties based on trade numbers.
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Bofors
Lapritt
Stolen Auto Found In Painter's Shop
Fitzgerald August 19. Mr and Mrs Dorming returned from a trip to find their seven passenger Cadillac stolen from a locked private garage. Telegraphs located the car in Valdosta repainted by a local youth who vanished on the noon train.
Redding Elected Recorder in Waycross
Waycross Ga August 19 special City council elected lefty attorney Charles L Redding recorder to fill the new post relieving the mayor of police duties The bill creating the office was prepared by the city attorney with the mayor's help Jerome Crawley brother of Rep J Lee Crawley was elected city treasurer to fill the vacancy
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Waycross
Lefty
Charles L. Redding
Reed
J. Lee Crawley
Jerome Crawley
Redding
Scandal Brewing in Waycross City Council
Waycross Ga August 19 Spe cial dispatch became known that an investigation will be asked into transactions of the city council by action contrary to the charter. It is not known who is involved but it is understood that at least one alderman has violated provisions and an impeachment stands liable. The probe may involve more than one official.
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Waycross
Spej—U
Ft Fe
Andernis Act
Baughman Arnett Couple Married in Sylvania Georgia
J W Arnett of Sylvania and Miss Ernie Baughman of Buck Creek wed Sunday morning at the bride’s home. Rev Robert Reuse officiated. The couple will honeymoon in Atlanta and Indian Springs before settling in Sylvania. Both families and friends extend best wishes.
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Sylvania
J. W. Arnett
Ernie Baughman
Buck Creek
T. W. Baughman
Hev
Robert Reuse
Atlanta
Indian Springs
Richest of Diplo Mrs Penfield Heads Vienna Social Scene
Mrs Frederic C Penfield wife of the new Austrian ambassador is noted as among the wealthiest of diplomatic wives. She previously reigned as a Philadelphia widow and will host lavish entertainments at the embassy in Vienna, likely becoming a magnet for society circles.
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Frederic C. Penfield
Austria
Philadelphia
Penfeld
Vienna
Penfield
Wakeman
Fulton County Shows Large Tax Increase 1913 Returns
Fulton county tax returns for 1913 show a gain of 10 823 080 over 1912 with total valuations of 122 198 115. State totals rise to 842 458 342, and Fulton County accounts for about 14.2 percent of state taxes. The digest lists county real estate city real estate bank shares and other property with a combined total of 122 198 215. The article notes professions and a lone veterinarian and corporation president among Fulton residents.
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Fulton County
T. M. Armistead
Tito
Publi
Woulton County
Opening Bijou engagement to feature Her Fatal Shadow at the Jewell Kelley Co
The Bijou opens Thursday morning with the Jewell Kelley company presenting Her Fatal Shadow a comedy drama with strong scenery and effects. Weekly play bills and voting contests will help choose the most popular future presentation. Grace Dasier is favored by many audience votes, while Howard Winburn and Wile Weston receive praise for performance. The cast includes Kennedy and Rooney in a Japanese variety act.
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Catime Nou
Jewell Kelley Company
Geere
Humad
Wall
Astronad
Soares
Atart
Anish
Perhipe
Pretty Grace Dasier
Wile Weston
Atlanta
Plantat
Howard Winburn
Weston
Cusrader Pungs
Moving Pictures at the Grands Tiere Showcase
The Grands Tiere displays a weekly lineup with daily matinées and night shows featuring a six to five reel film. The program highlights include a warship in action and a romantic plot with capable performers.
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Grands Tiere
Abanta
Motive
Niskt
United States
Grand la
Mercallore
Dr Ridley to Return Home This Friday Night
Dr C A Ridley pastor of Central Baptist Church returns from a three month vacation in North Carolina. He will resume pulpit duties Sunday morning. Prayer services will be held tonight at 8 o clock by Rev J Ehrlich.
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Ridley
C.A. Ridley
Central Baptist Church
North Carolina
Rev
J. Ehrlich
Wife Withdraws Suit Against Prof Kenyon
Mrs. Ligzia Kenyon dismisses her divorce and alimony suit against Professor Jereme L. Kenyon filed in Yerres Superior Court. She named sister Bertha Averitt as co respondent. She cites mental strain and misunderstanding and says she and her husband have reconciled living together.
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Dawson
Ligzia Kenyon
Yerres“superior Court
Jereme L. Kenyon
Bertha Averitt
Commission Rule Beaten In Pennsylvania Election
Advocates of the commission form of government were defeated in the first state election held under the new law. Sunbury Shamokin and Mount Carmel boroughs voted against the change. Proponents argued higher liquor license costs drove votes against the charter.
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Philadelphia
Sunbury
Shamokin
Mount Carmel
Disposal Plant Nears Readiness for Sept 1 Completion
Assistant Construction Chief W A Slansel says the new 145000 dollar Peachtres Creek sewage plant will be practically complete by September 1. Receiver Sullivan aims to have three filter beds in operation within fifteen days, with six more acres finished in October. If quarries keep shipping stone, the plant may open earlier. county commissioners plan creek debris clearance to avoid nuisance and ensure effluent flows to the river.
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Peachtres Creek
W. A. Slansel
Sullivan
Hansel
Clty Ie
Clayton
Wallace Miller Chooses His Mayoralty Ticket
Macon Ga August 19 special Wallace Millers mayoralty ticket completed today and lists ward by ward selections including C W Schaefer FP L Has and C Robert in the first ward and W H Evans B F Merritt and W C Stevens in the second. Several members are veterans of council or alderman posts with others new to politics Bridges Smith and A L Dasher also prep tickets.
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Macon
Wallace Millers
C. W. Schaefer
FP. L. Has
C. Robert
W. H. Evans
B. F. Merritt
W. C. Stevens
Steve Wright
W. C. Lee
H. W. Pittman
J.B. Riley
F. Jon Bishop
Eden Taylor, Jr
P_L Hay
J. B. Riley
Moore
Harry C. Robert
A. L. Miller
Bridges Smith
A. L. Dasher
Covington Area Obituary Highlights Local Deaths
Mortuary notices from Covington Georgia report Dr W J Higgins aged 61 passing at 5 am with widow Duval and four daughters surviving. Funeral at home 10 am with interment at Westview Cemetery. Also Evelyn Cates dies at private sanitarium age 8. David Myrick Clements infant buried Greenville. Walter W Key of Carrollton dies, 55, former county farm supervisor and district bailiff, buried Betheads Church with Mason service. Mrs Weaver 70s dies at son’s home, survived by three sons and two daughters. arrangements pending.
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Covington
W. J. Higgins
Hame
Soy Duval Higgins
Flat Politzec
South Carolina
Annie
West Thew Cemetery
David Myrick Clements
C. S. Clements
Greenville
Walter W. Key
Carrollton
Reopville
Justice Court
Mr. Key
Betheads Church
Key
Mr. Weaver
Homer Weaver
South
Wellington Street
Homer
Hol Ue
Will Weaver
Louie Wilson
Th. McMiMan
A. 0
Roy Donehoo
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Keith Vaudeville
Aeeke Tareeth
Prof
Kenyon
Kresko
SLO Kresko
Aturey Slag
Kreoko Laboratories
Fourth Ave
New York
Jacob Pharmacles
Ophea
Whitkey
ErStesdor
Aliant
Georgia
J.D. Hughes
Hughes
Sundats
Nat'l Bank
N. Broad St
Wallace Miller
Malta Lodge
Hasoule ‘Temple
Peachtree and
Cain
Orthy
Charles L. “Bass
Walter R. Bush W
Harry G. Adams
Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge No
McKanzie
James St
Mortuary
Evelyn Cates
C. S. Cates
Pole’s Funeral Establishment
M. C. Weaver
Myrtle Street
Forrest
George Adair
Courtland Street
John J. Wooudlise
Druid Hills
Moreland Avenue
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