Congress Opens as New Session Debates Merchant Marine
Washington begins the sixty fourth congress with belated members and visitors in the capital. Democratic leaders feel optimistic about passing a merchant marine bill as party plans for organization proceed. The Senate and House convene at noon with votes for speaker and pro tempore, while debate centers on national defense, revenue, and suffrage and the anticipated flood of new bills.
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Atlanta merchants report improved business conditions
Frank T Lowenstein of the Ad Men's Club of Atlanta completed a nationwide investigation for the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. He reports November 1915 business activity up 25 to 60 percent over November 1914, with healthier stock levels and a general rise in advertising expenditures around 10 percent. The findings will be analyzed by Mr MacMartin in Minneapolis for a broader study.
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Minneapolis
Panama-Pacific Show Sets Record Attendance Across Exposition
San Francisco reported total attendance at the Panama-Pacific exposition reached 18 871 957 with a record 458 558 admissions in a single day. Workers began dismantling foreign and state pavilions as some exhibits were sent to San Diego and others to the Panama exposition in the canal zone.
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Hartwell Man Struck by Scantling in Home Fight
Marvin Herring about 25 was struck in the head with a scantling during a fight with Watson Gary at Gary's home in Hartwell Georgia. Herring may die. Gary, about 45, is jailed. Gary says Herring advanced with an open knife. Herring to be taken to Atlanta for treatment if allowed. Local neighbor Gary is in custody.
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Atlanta
Debutantes Will Raise Fund For Charity Work
Debutantes of last season plan a charity fundraising meeting this afternoon at Piedmont Driving Club. City charity leaders will outline programs and debutantes will vote by secret ballot to pick a winter project. former debutantes pledge support.
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Re‘mug
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Incurablea
Arnold Brooke
Atlanta
WT Newman
Martha Berry Elela
W.S. Witham
Young Womens Christian Association
George B Howard
Parent Training Class Starts at North Avenue S S
A Sunday morning class at North Avenue Presbyterian Sunday school was launched to teach parents better child raising. About a dozen formed the nucleus. Edwin McDonald led the first session and Dr Marion Hull outlined future talks on child activity and curiosity for the series.
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Atlanta Education Board to Inspect 600 Teachers
A citywide program will begin this afternoon with 81 instructors examined by Dr W Adkins medical inspector. Over 600 teachers are to be tested in groups of six to eight daily, with the process expected to last more than three months. Tests will cover eyes ears nose throat lungs and heart, using sheets for modesty. examinations follow board instructions and may involve family physicians later.
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Dream Fulfilling Premonition Ends in Fatal Car Wreck
Pelham Ga December 6 Special His brother warned of speed after a dream in Americus last night then H A Jones of Atlanta was killed near Pelham when his car struck a hill, flipped, and burned. The crash followed a speedy chase to overtake a machine driven by his brother A W Jones, who was ahead when the fatal collision occurred.
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Captain J W English Hurt Falling At Grandson’s Door
Captain James W English, president of the Fourth National Bank and noted Atlanta citizen, was badly hurt Sunday afternoon after slipping on the steps at his son in law J D Robins home at 356 West Peachtree. He saved his seven year old grandson Harry English Robinson from injury by twisting his body. The 78 year old was taken to a doctor and confined to bed for several days though not seriously injured.
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New Frictions Emerge Between Allies and Greek Government
Allied nations face renewed tensions with the Greek government as impatience grows among their publics. Demands for stern action rise to press King Constantine for assurances on wartime commitments and policy directions.
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Mutiny on the Chao Ho Sparks Fire On Nearby Warships
Chinese cruiser Chao Ho mutinied pre arranged and opened fire on the Kiang Nan arsenal and two ships. Foreign forces replied for about an hour as panic spread, with attempts to reach the arsenal blocked by guards and gunfire continuing into early morning.
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Bondsman Clark Tried to Shoot Youth on Decatur Street
Clark a city bondsman attempted to arrest Arthur Pope a 20 year old chauffeur after a dispute on Decatur Street near Piedmont Avenue. Pope says Clark fired at him scarring his coat powder burns. Bullet found lodged in sawdust barrel. Clark released on bond. Trial set for Recorder Johnson at 2 30 this afternoon with assault charges planned by Pope.
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Rumania’s undecided mood delays Balkan alignments
Reports from Bucharest indicate Rumania may join the Entente only after larger Allied forces are positioned in the Balkans. Greece continues to negotiate with Entente powers as Britain and France seek assurances. Meanwhile Serbians retreat are repelled by Bulgarians near the Albanian border with Monastir reported as occupied.
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Weather Outlook Across States With Cloudy Skies
Forecast notes partial cloudiness for Washington Alabama Mississippi and Illinois on Monday and Tuesday with chances of local rain. Florida and Louisiana show generally fair or partly cloudy conditions. A weather card mentions possible rains in portions of the Carolinas and a few surrounding areas.
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