Four Hamburg-America Officials Convicted of Conspiracy
Jury convicts four Hamburg-American Line executives of conspiracy for sending coal and supplies to German cruisers. Verdict framed as a test of U S law against belligerent nations, with appeals likely to the Supreme Court. Defendants face possible prison terms. case stems from 1914 shipments from U S ports to German vessels, with prosecutors asserting U S laws were violated.
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Ly Seng
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Ang Reang
Neo Osud
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Department of Justice
Cadiz
Spain
Philadelphia
Hampton Roads
Pensacola
New Orleans
All French Armies Now Under Joffre Appointed Chief
Paris December 2 General Joffre has been named commander in chief of all French armies excluding North Africa. President Poincare signed the decree on the minister Gallieni's recommendation. The move aims to unify command across fronts and directs resources to the principal adversary as needed.
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Joffe
North Africa
Morocco
Voincare
Gallieni
Poincare
Wone
Uone
Joffre
Colquitt County Suckers Fatten Smooth Faker
Residents of Colquitt County unaware victims describe a lightning rod recharge scam by a man named Sullivan who claimed to guard homes from storms. He charged between 700 and 20 dollars, connected rods to storage batteries, produced a spark, and then vanished with payments. Authorities report many locals fell for the ruse during his two day visit.
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Seaen
Sullivan
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Foreman Nominated for Harvard Ivy Orator Post
Evan Howell Foreman of Atlanta is named as one of three nominees for the Harvard Ivy orator position at June class day exercises in Cambridge. The humorous Ivy oration is a keynote feature drawing thousands each year, with Foreman popular among Harvard students and noted for success at the institution. He is son of Mr and Mrs RoL Foreman of 933 Peachtree Street.
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Evan Howell Foreman
Atlanta
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Ro L Foreman
Peachtree Street
Augusta man slain in alleged self defense case
In Augusta Georgia Marshall Shedd who shot and killed Edward Collins in February 1912 after a year on Rockdale county chain gang was himself shot and killed by J J Collins son of Edward Collins. Collins surrendered and friends say he acted in self defense.
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Marshall Shedd
Edward Collins
Rockdale County
J J Collins
Edward Collins Collins
Blackmailer Foiled In Slick Postal Scheme
Pittsburg on December 3 J t Mar shall a Youngstown Ohio railroad brakeman jailed on charges of sending threatening letters through the mails Homer Allison a rich farmer of Mercer Pa received a letter ordering him to take 2500 in gold to Youngstown He was told to place the gold on the front of a locomotive and as the engine started a post office inspector chased after the train arriving at the next station in June The arrest followed
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Pittsburg
J T Marshall
Youngstown
Ohio
Homer Allison
Mercer
Allison
Marahal
Santa Claus to be searched before visiting 800 prisoners
Santa Claus must submit to a search at federal prison, with guards screening visitors and packages for weapons or contraband. About a ton of Christmas gifts are expected for inmates, while inspectors scrutinize each parcel, including gums and small items, before entry.
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TMA Club Cashier Held Under $200 Bond
TMA club cashier EP Holcombe was fined $100 and held to the grand jury under $200 bond after Tuesday night arrests on liquor selling charges. Negro bartender LD Dean was fined $50 plus costs and 30 days in the stockade. Trial focused on whether members could serve non members in the clubroom. Plain clothes officers Vaughn and Burka testified they could buy liquor as nonmembers.
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Potlée
Jer E P Holcombe
Ld Dean
Vaughn
Burka
Johnson
Howard Given Place on Big Committee
Congressman William Schrey Howard was notified by telegram that he has been elected a member of the appropriations committee of Congress. He succeeds Congressman Bartlett of Macon, with the selection made by the Ways and Means Committee by a vote of thirteen to none in session.
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Vinson
Washington
Howard
Appropriations Committee of Congress
Howward
Congressman Bartlett
Macon
Mrs Leonora Raines War Correspondent Returns to America
War correspondent Mrs Leonora Raines returns to the United States after years abroad. She intends to arrive in New York for a months stay before possibly moving to Atlanta. Raines, once known as Mrs Sheehan Raines, reported from Paris and battlefields for New York and Philadelphia papers during World War I.
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America
New York
Philadelphia
Leonora Sheehan
Raines
Atlanta
Haines
Europe
Italian Troops Land in Albania to Aid Serbians
Italian forces reportedly landed at Aviona Albania to join Serbian defense as Balkan operations escalate. Italian minister Sonnino hints Italy may soon send expedition to Albania while Paris reports detachments already there and Athens sources cite limited rail and sea access for allied relief.
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Sonnino
Ford expedition disclaimed by Lansing amid European neutrality questions
Washington announces the United States disclaims any connection or responsibility for Henry Ford's peace party. Secretary Lansing says the expedition has no credentials from the state department and officials scrutinize passports for travel to neutral countries. Sixty to seventy five passports issued. some denied for improper forms or non American status as ambassadors note public travel.
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United States
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Lansing
Ford
Wilson
State Department
Europe
Great Britain
New Pay Plan Offered for Insurance Agents
Five Texas insurance men meet at Piedmont to discuss a profit sharing pay plan for agents. If Atlanta talks yield agreement, Texas and other states may adopt the system, rewarding agents with a share of money saved by companies rather than a flat commission. Attendees include executives from Home, Hartford, National Fire, Continental, Liverpool and London and local Texas officials. sessions run through Friday morning.
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Continental Insurance Company
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Tucker
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CO Wright
DD McLarry
CT Smith
N_ Seay
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University School Growth Spurs Atlanta High Plan Debate
A large joint committee presses to locate a new city high school, weighing Piedmont Park against other sites. Mayor Woodward and city and county officials insist on securing a suitable site promptly while preserving park space and easing costs. The panel plans further hearings to decide where the school should be built.
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Ite
Atlanta
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Ashley
Robert Guinn
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Ile
Woodward
Cty
H Turman
County Board of Education
Ant County
Colume
Aseyain
Ays Turman
Turman
Lakewood Park
Fox Hunting by Moonlight With Automobiles In Atlanta
Fox hunting by automobile proved a novel sport in Atlanta with fourteen hounds and two city detectives pursuing a fox on Sandy Springs road under Atlanta Kennel Club auspices. The quarry, owned by O W Gilbert, escaped by climbing a tree after a brave run, and both fox and hounds will be shown today at the Atlanta Kennel Club show on North Pryor Street.
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Sandy Springs Road
Atlanta
North Pryor Atrset
Lanta Kennel Club
Roswell Road
Sandy Springs
O W Gilbert
Bill Stoddard
Official Announcement of American Vessel Seizure
An official notice reports that an American vessel has been seized without prize court proceedings. The government indicates this action may signal a pattern, with similar seizures anticipated against additional United States ships.
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United States
United States Vows Vigorous Steps Over Ship Requisitions
United States will contest as illegal the British seizure and requisition of the American steamship Hocking and other vessels. Consul General Young reports from Halifax that Britain’s order in council underpins these actions. The State Department awaits Ambassador Page’s report and will decide on further protests and possible prize court in rem actions.
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Hocking
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London
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Youngs
Weather Prophecy FAIR Weather Prophecy FAIR
Washington forecast calls for warmer Friday and Saturday in Georgia with rising temperatures. Expect clear to partly cloudy conditions and light winds as weekend warmth continues into the first days of the new period.
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