War Secretary Says Filipinos Not Ready for Independence
Washington December 8 Secretary Stimson’s annual War Department report condemns sentimentality toward Filipino independence before full American civic benefits. It covers militia pay, army reserve training, field artillery shortages, dam protection, and Philippine development including education, sanitation, and governance progress with millions still lacking schooling.
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Washington
Henry Ly Btlmsor
National Guard
Trea
Popular Army
Philippines
Geerup Alian
Cii
Stimson
Manila
Wessa
Policy on Philippine independence and Panama Canal timing
The discussion argues that Americans could be at risk if the Philippine minority dominates, urging continued policy until independence is resolved. It asserts liberty must serve Filipino self-help and national unity, linking this to broader independence aims. The report also notes Panama Canal opening set for 1915 with possible earlier use, and mentions toll remission debates for American vessels.
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Panama Canal
Trivial row ends in death in Georgia quarrel
Swords of Chattahoochee fired at dawn after a dispute with Wesley Berryhill over a trivial quarrel. Swords died at Grady hospital from two gunshot wounds. Berryhill fled but was arrested as police closed in. Swords was married with several children.
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B.C. Swords
Chattahoochee
Grady Hospital
Tom Bernyhill
Wester Perryhill
Swords dJeelareg
Swords
A Robineson
Tom Heatshill
Wesley Berryhill
Berryhill
Rev Richard A Farret Heard At Central Baptist
Due to Dr Ridley’s absence the Central Baptist pulpit was filled by Rev Richard A Forrest, superintendent of Toccoa Falls Institute, in Fitzgerald conducting laguticul new Wilagerald church meetings. Forrest’s sermons on Missions and Loosing the Colt inspired praise and blessing from attendees.
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Ridley
Fitzgerald
Laguticul New Wilagerald Baptist Church
Central Baptist
Richard A Forrest
Toccoa Falls Institute
Toccoa Gu
Is Sir Thomas Americanized
Atlanta awaits the arrival of Sir Thomas Lipton whose debut is now planned for Wednesday morning after delays. The telegram notes he will come without his valet, a sign some question as to whether the famed Englishman is truly Americanizing, a detail watched by readers beyond Atlanta.
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Stimson
Congress
United States
Atlanta
Sir Thomas Lipton
Piedmont Hotel
Sir Thomas
Tommy
Sulfosol Promises New Remedy For Gout and Rheumatism
An ad extols Sulfosol as a soluble sulfur remedy superior to old molasses mixtures. It claims to vitalize blood, expel uric acid, and conquer gout and rheumatism, urging readers to obtain it via druggists or request a free medical booklet from the Sulfosol Company in New York.
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Sulfosol Company
Washington St
New York
Atlanta Ad Men's Club
Associated Charities
Sir Thomas Becomes American In Atlanta Jest
The piece notes Sir Thomas the great yachtsman’s playful push toward informality, preferring to be called Tommy rather than Sir Thomas. Dispatches from Denver and Friscotown report his western hosts address him as Tommy, stirring debate on proper title and familiarity.
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Atlanta
Sir Tommy
Denver
Friscotown
Sir Thomas
Tommy
Parcels Post Funds Diverted to 1400 City Post Offices
Postmaster General Hitchcock allocates 300000 for parcels post equipment across 1400 city delivering offices in December. Funds target improved handling and infrastructure to support parcel services nationwide.
Parcel Post System Expansion Authorized by Postmaster General
The postmaster general has authorized $180,000 for supplies and equipment to establish the parcels post system. This funding aims to support initial setup and ongoing operations of the new parcel delivery service.
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Western Union Services
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Charlotte Walker Nigula
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Madame Sherry
Star Cart and Beauty Chorus
Edgar Atcheson
Ely & Co
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van Ossman’s
Roert & Ward
Tydeli & Wuttern
Marto & Maxim
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Moore & Sons
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