Former Atlantan Gets One Year And One Day
In Columbus Ga on December 9 W Nicholls formerly elevator man in the post office building in Atlanta pleaded guilty in federal court to impersonating a United States officer and was sentenced to one year and one day in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. Nicholls represented himself as a revenue officer and extorted goods from Columbus merchants. Allen Davidson faced fraudulent signature charges and was acquitted.
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New Haven Did Not Plan Monopoly Says Mellen
New Haven did not conspire to monopolize New England traffic, testified Charles S Mellen at the New Haven conspiracy trial. He described the system’s growth as evolutionary, driven by demand and the need to secure business sources to cover large expenditures.
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Many Britons Enlist as Time Limit Nears
London reports surge in voluntary enlistments as the deadline for Earl of Derby's 1941 program approaches. Recruits rush to centers for deferred service with clerks and doctors in high demand. Officials consider limiting signing to registration and delaying attestation due to pressure. Prime Minister Asquith plans to seek parliamentary approval to raise another million men, bringing total to four million, with an anticipated home time announcement on the Derby plan.
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War Risk Bureau Names New Insurance Rates
Washington announces new insurance rates set by the War Risk Bureau. Rates between non belligerent Western Hemisphere ports drop from 0.25% to 5 cents per 3100, and between West Coast ports and Japan fall from 10 cents to 5 cents. A separate 13 cent per 400 rate applies to belligerent ports in the Western Ocean.
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War Between America And Germany Inevitable Says French Writer
Paris debate cites Joseph Reinach in The Figaro praising Wilson's message while warning that German imperial aims threaten the United States. He argues American destiny lies with resisting Germany, predicting an inevitable conflict driven by economic and political absorption. The Matin notes strong rhetoric aligning with Roosevelt as threats from Germany grow.
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Will Keep Supplies From British Cruiser
Tampa authorities report British cruiser sighted near Egmont Key and in the area. Customs officials say no supplies will be sent out. Rumors claim the Austrian steamer Borneo captain plans an escape to New Orleans to dock and reefers, with crews aboard. The Zealandia link to Captain Deviptier and prior Isis search at a Mexican port is noted.
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Greeks Prepare to Resist Allies Blockade of Ports
Telegraphing from Rome The Daily Mail cites Greece ready to resist armed compulsion and to counter a commercial blockade. German agents report routes protected by submarines as activists slow entente transport to Salonika.
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President Wilson to Speak Twice in Columbus Ohio
President Wilson leaves for Columbus Ohio to deliver two addresses on December. The first at a noon luncheon before the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will cover business. The second at night before the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will address farmer problems. An afternoon reception by Franklin County Democrats marks the political note of the visit.
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British and Greek steamers sunk in December report
London reports the British steamer Veria of 2229 tons gross and the Greek steamer Goulandris sunk. Veria, owned by Cunard, last sailed from Liverpool to Genoa November 11 after leaving Ge noa. Goulandris, about 1098 tons gross, built in 1895, fate unspecified. Experts estimate Pacific coast seaweed could yield over 150 million dollars annually in fertilizers.
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