Wimbish Likely Accepts Western and Atlantic Post
Wimbish of Atlanta indicates in a telegram to The Constitution that he will likely accept the special attorney position for the Western and Atlantic railroad commission and hopes to attend the organization meeting next Thursday. The decision may affect how the commission fills vacancies and handles legal duties for state rail matters.
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64th Congress Begins Action On Trade and War Issues
Congress opens with focus on extending foreign trade and Philippine bills, conservation of natural resources, prohibition, suffrage and tariff issues. Senate debates treaties with Venezuela and Colombia and a Haiti protectorate proposal while probes into munition sales and neutrality arise from wartime unrest. Administrations leaders express cautious optimism about early session outcomes amid party dynamics and committee reorganizations.
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Haiti
Europe
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Revenue issues and house rules stir Capitol debate
Administration leaders foresee a re enacted war tax and revised income tax as Ways and Means and Senate Finance push immediate revenue discussions. Optimism grows over a merchant marine measure to aid the navy with support from senators including Clarke of Arkansas. A flurry over house rules emerges as independents seek more publicity and power, with progressives opting to vote individually rather than organize before January 17.
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Anglo French Leaders Hold Meeting at Calais
Paris reports a Franco British conference at Calais with key leaders present. British party including W. Grenville? and Balfour joined by Kitchener and Wirray. French delegation led by Briand and Gallieni. The talks addressed principal questions and concluded with delegates returning to respective capitals.
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Lunding
England
Recruiting scheme proves disappointing in Derby plan
James Menry Thomas MP told railway workers at Long Eaton that the recruiting effort overseen by Derby’s director has fallen short of expectations. He said the Earl of Derby agreed the plan was not as successful as hoped and urged a final supreme effort in the coming days by those opposed to conscription.
League to Enforce Peace forms state branches across nation
The League to Enforce Peace, led by former President Taft and ex-President Taftia, begins forming state branches to promote world peace after World War I. Local chairs and state committees will organize in each state with national aims to influence Congress and party platforms toward endorsing the league's aims.
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European War Organization
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Taft
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New York State
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Delaware
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New Jersey
Lowell of Hazvard
Massachusetts
Henry Lane
Wilson
Indiana
Thedore Marburg
Maryland
Henry A Buchtel
Colurain
John Lind
Minnesota
W Kitchin
North
Arobna
Oscar B Colquitt
Texas
William H Malin
Virginia
United States
Charles 2 Townsend
Michigan
Albert B Cummins
Arma
Comet discovery reported from Copenhagen cablegram
Cambridge Massachusetts reports a new comet discovered by astronomer Taylor at the Cape of Good Hope. The object was first seen near Delta Orionis in Orion, moving slowly north, with further details unavailable due to censor restrictions per the cablegram.
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Harvard Observatory
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Greenwich
Postal Receipts Show Revival of Business
Washington reports November revenues for the fifty largest post offices rose to 13,349,450 with New York leading at 28,367,61 and Chicago at 2,401,018. Gains topped 20 percent across most cities, Dayton Ohio posting the highest percentage rise while Scranton Pa declined. Southern centers showed mixed increases led by New Orleans and Dallas, Chattanooga notes a 381 percent rise in post office receipts for the period.
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Memphis
Houston
Dallas
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Louisville
Rachmond
Chattanooga
Tong
Advice to Congress offered by Bryan in peace mediation plan
Washington December 5 W J Bryan says Congress should assure the president its readiness to back any effort to hasten peace in Europe He argues mediation is justified on humanity and that the president with neutral nation executives can secure a peace terms statement leading to a treaty.
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W J. Bryan
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Suffrage Workers Invade Washington to Open Union Convention
Hundreds of women suffrage workers from across the nation arrive in Washington to welcome envoys Mrs Sara Bard Pilelda of Gra gon and Miss Frances Joliffe of Gal fornis, then present a petition to Congress. The event marks the start of the first national convention of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage with sessions at Little Korea House on Madison Place.
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The Manager Wrestles With a Hidden Problem in Box Office
In a tense moment the manager confronts an unseen issue behind the box office counter, a problem affecting sales and audience access, as staff monitor lines and try to keep the play on track. The scene hints at deeper tensions within the theater operation.
Colquitt Man Kills Police Chief in Georgia Tragedy
In Colquitt Georgia Special report says Fudge shot and killed Chief J W Scott after a dispute in a drug store. Fudge, about 25, son of a local merchant, fled with witnesses present. A $250 reward offered by the mayor and council, with possible governor support. Scott, 35, leaves a widow and several children. Funeral held at the Baptist church, buried in Colquitt cemetery.
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British Cruiser Waits for American Vessel at Galveston
A British battle cruiser lingered beyond the three mile limit outside Galveston bay for hours as it waited for the Ausable to depart. The Ausable, formerly the Laura, was in port with cotton cargo and remained anchored after authorities indicated safe passage. Officials say the vessel's destination is a Danish port while the British claim on seizure is disputed. In New Orleans reports, the Australian cruiser Sydney, noted for defeating the Emden, is operating in Gulf waters after a Belize visit.
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Belize
Honduras
Mail Christmas Packages Early Urges Jones Postal Request
Postmaster Bolling H Jones asks the public to mail Christmas parcels as early as possible to ease holiday strain on postal workers. He notes limited experienced staff and space, urges customers to send within 120 miles up to 20 pounds beyond that radius, with parcel size limited to four by four inches.
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Recall Petition Ready for Filing with City Clerk Today
Officials of the recall movement announce that the recall petition will be filed with the city clerk before the council meeting this afternoon. If successful, the council must call an election within the month since the current council expires on the first Monday in January.
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General Tesas Rabi Dead in Cuban War Chief Dies in Boyamo
General Tesas Rabi, a senior Cuban war of independence commander, died in Boyamo. His passing marks the loss of the last prominent military chief from the Cuban struggle.
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Birth of a Nation Show Grabs Atlanta Theater Tonight
Local Atlanta theater urges advance ticket sales for the film The Birth of a Nation with promises of emotional response. Audience attendance expected this evening as seats sell quickly.
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McCall Case Rested With Gov Whitman
Albany December 5 The fate of Gordon E McCall chairman of the first district public service commission rested with Governor Whitman tonight after McCall faced charges brought by the Thompson legislative investigation committee. The governor offered no hint of decision and was expected to announce tomorrow. Nadner tendered his resignation as executive.
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Exceptive
Mothers Try This On Your Babies
An old style medicinal advertisement promotes Lucepan Salve as a soothing treatment for colds coughs sore throat and tonsillitis in babies and children. It claims the salve combines eucalyptus menthol campion and pine oils with petrolatum for healing and quick relief, urging readers to buy at the local store.
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