Bryan Obsessed With Navy Bills and Political Dispute
Washington December 18 Dewrib William Jo Bryan criticized as obsessed by naval arms advocates and Theodore Roosevelt while Senate debates a major defense bill. The speaker pressed for a strong navy and army buildup amid wartime fears, opposing delays and political filibusters. The discussion tied to armor plate plants, defense contracts, and criticism of Secretary Daniels and naval leadership.
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Dewrib
William Jo Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Tle Senate
National Defense
Reed
Senate
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Tillman
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Borneo
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Roaseeli
National Preparedness Promotes Europe Aid at Charleston
Dr Nacholay Wurray Butler of Columbia University urged wartime readiness and a democratic reconstruction to aid Europe after the conflict. Governors Manning of South Carolina and Stuart of Virginia discussed southern commercial and agricultural problems as the Southern Commercial congress met in Charleston. Secretary McAdoo called for national safety and economic security, urging a mercantile marine to back U.S. policy, with President Wilson sending good wishes by telegram.
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Charlestine
United States
Nacholay Wurray Butler
Columbia University
Butler
Europe
Congress
Richards Manning
South Carolina
Louise G Lindsies
Nastville
Charleston
Lletuher
Joan Temple Graves
New York
Dtesates
Treasury
Verdoo
John Barett
Pan American Unnion
Washington
Vanning
Charles Wostut
Fletcher
Barrett
McAdoo
WeAdoo
Wilson
Ford Peace Mission Split Over Wilson
The Ford peace faction split over President Wilsons preparedness policy aboard the steamship Oscar with Rev Jenkins Jones and Rex Charles Axed proposing a platform seeking unity. More than a dozen members including SS WeClure of New York and Judge Ben B Lindsey of Denver refused to sign, threatening to quit the party if adopted. An appeal to rulers of Europe urged bid for a peaceful settlement through negotiation and understanding, calling for an immediate cease-fire and talks to end bloodshed while preserving national existence.
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Oscar
Europe
Ita
Venue change granted in religious killing case
Three Marshall men charged with the murder of anti Catholic lecturer William Black were moved to Galveston for trial on change of venue. Defendants John Conel George Ryan and George Fler admitted involvement in directing the slain speaker from the hotel room prior to the shooting. The case, tied to a February murder after a Romanism lecture, is slated for the January term in Galveston, with co defendants OLeacy and Winn already acquitted.
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Galveston
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Conel
George Ryan
George Fler
H T Jmitleton
Secon
Woiham
Blackminde
Trank Oleacy
Harry Winn
Political Pot Oils in Jenkins Capital
Millenia December 12. A mass meeting of the Millen executive committee elected the ensuing year’s committee: Leroy Cowart chair, G WW Proctor and J Farmer Brunson. December 11 set as the candidacy deadline. Candidates include Major Samuel W Palmer and Ira UC Parker. Palmer, incumbent two terms, is a leading figure. Parker formerly mayor and Bank of Willen cashier. Two tickets emerge: progressive and conservative.
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Bank of Willen
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Campaign to Secure Data on Immigration
New York December 13 4 campaign to obtain reliable information concerning the probabilities of immigration to this country after the European war started today by the immigration committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States Frank Trumbull chairman of the board of directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad is chairman Circulars were sent to division traveling 2nd city passenger agents of all railroad asking them to cooperate in obtaining from the sub agents in the country of trans Atlantic steamship companies information on the subject The data will be used in making plans to handle any large influx of immigration The committee hopes that if a largely increased immigration is indicated to be able to prepare plans for the proper distribution of the Incoming population.
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trans-Atlantic Steamship Companies
Europe
Turk Kills Roommate Over Debt In Macon
In Macon at 4 AM at 616 First Street Ayad Esa fatally attacked his roommate J Hassen with a razor over a debt. Hassen bled heavily, three fingers skewered, and Esa, dressed in night clothes, claimed he owed me money. Coroner's jury held Esa on first degree murder charges as police filed the case.
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Ayad Esa
J Hassen
Vazor
Esa
Massen
Hassen
Sheil
W H Bailey
Ronomer
Fea
Wetnam
Hassean
Toremners
Mareen
Isa
Government Probing Labor Peace Council Records Turned Over
New Yokovember 13 The records of the Labor Peace Council were turned over to U S Attorney Marshall Drang van Huntelen Tarred on his conspiracy to instigate strikes in munition factories the evidence includes speeches notes bylaws and other material Straube will appear before the grand jury The government holds the theory the council was controlled by an inner ring of five men including Vin Rintelen Mil Marshall possesses documents seized when Von Rinteien was captured at Falmouth The Meloy case was postponed as he may plead guilty regarding Von Pinteten and receive a nominal sentence
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National Peace Council
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Marshall
Straube
Mil Marshall
von Rinteien
Falmouth
Andrew TD Melos An Mertcon
von Pinteren
United States Attorne
Knox
Meloy
von Pinteten
Tennessee contest for U S Senate in Nashville
Tennessee voters near the end of a key primary race for the U S Senate with former Governor William E. Pattison and Congressman E D McKellar leading the Democrat field. The November elimination round produced Jed Falterson with 271 votes amid about 131000 total, and voter interest remains moderate as both candidates campaign.
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Nashville Tenn
Cheampaign T-tseen
Fast motorboats shipped to British navy for submarine chase
New York reports a shipment of fast motorboats valued at 48000 intended for the British navy to chase submarines. The week ending December saw a major export from the port, with manufactured products comprising about 56 percent and explosives, shells, and cartridges the largest single class. Britain received roughly a third of weekly exports, followed by France, Russia, the Netherlands, Maryland, and Norway.
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Drunk and a Jay Walker Fined In Police Court
Jo Smith of 6% North avenue was fined $1 7d in police court on Monday for being drunk and jaywalking. Patrolman Goode arrested Smith after he crossed diagonally and refused to cross as directed, cussing the officer in the process.
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Americus saloons to continue business in Georgia
In Americus Georgia special license for beer saloons is prorated at 100 dollars for retail and 323 dollars for wholesale, with the city license expected to be set at similar amounts. The action follows a decision to extend operations until next May, ensuring continued saloon business in Americus.
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Amercun Ga
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Georgia
Toll Plant Chiefs Gather for Phone Company Conference
Aglenta hosts a two day meeting of Southern Bell and Cumberland Telephone toll plant chiefs and plant superintendents from Atlanta Charlotte Savannah New Orleans Nashville Louisville Evansville and more. Topics include maintenance safety upgrading of the long distance system.
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Aglenta
Atlanta
J T. Monre
Charlotte
Orleans
Con Edwards
Nashville
Pat O Brien
Louisville
Girl Clears Charges After Promise To Go To Augusta
Agnes Wood an 18 year old Watton hotel resident was freed from charges of disorderly conduct after promising to go to Augusta. J D Parmalee, Paris apartments resident, was released when court ruled he aided Miss Wood to avoid an abusive man. Lane, named in the case, had left a $10.3 collateral deposit forfeited when he failed to appear in court. The Parmalee case was dismissed.
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Lane
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Crematory Case Nearing End in Federal Court
The Destructor company 4 case returns to federal court with Bb Sper Newart addressing the court on behalf of the company. George Spence of Ions Voge Spence will argue Tuesday, while W Spences argument is expected to be influential. If needed, assistant U.S. attorneys may reply. the case has lingered through master hearings and continued sessions, and a decision could come Wednesday.
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George Spence
Ions Voge & Spence
Colonel Jim Smith Rests in Family Cemetery
Funeral services for Colonel Jim Smith were held at his residence with burial in the family farm cemetery. Ministers conducted the rites as relatives and many local residents attended. Temporary administrators were appointed to manage Smith’s estate, noted as one of the state’s two largest.
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UN Hs
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Nat Arnold Langton
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Jefferson
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Smithout
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Dears
Scribner's Magazine 1916 Best Fiction Preview
In 1916 Scribner's Magazine will feature Best Fiction of the Year with short stories from famous authors. Katharine Fullerton Gerould contributes her first serial, Ursula Wharton Astor offers Burner's Sisters, Jesse Lynch Williams presents three Phases of marriage and divorce titled Remating, and starting in March a new writer debuts with the tale Bonnie May. The issue promises sympathetic human stories, lively drama, and vivid portraits of life and fame.
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Jesse Lynch
Bonnie May
Travel in America Elmendorf’s Border Sketches Series
Travel in America presents Elmendorf’s acclaimed picture essays on the Mexican border. Ernest Peotto plans further trips and brief articles with his drawings. The BORDER series includes The Old Texan Capital The Charm of New Orleans The City of the Holy Faith.
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Ernest Peotto
Oriears
Scribner's Great War Series Attracts Noted Authors
The Great War SCRIBNERS will feature front line writing by Mrs Wharton Richard Harding Davis and Alexander Powell. Davis currently at the front will contribute again, showcasing enduring value from these war reports.
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The Real Hawaii and Roosevelts Bird Refuges Highlight Travel Pieces
A travel and natural history feature introduces The Real Hawaii by Mia, Roosevelt and bird refuges in Louisiana, and Leo Willer’s South American journey tracing the elusive cock of the rock. Amateur and college athletics are noted for future pieces.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Louisiana
Leo . Willer
American Museum of Natural History
South America
War pictures in color by Russian artist and others
A remarkable series of war pictures in color by a Russian artist, with illustrations by ARB Frost, Reginald Birch, Walter Biggy, George Wright, Everett Shinn, May Wilson Preston, and others including Wyeth, Kendall, Aylward, Rushles, Mra Abbott.
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William Sergeant Kendall Aylward Rushles
Mra Abbott
Arb Frost
Reginald Birch
Walter Biggy
George Wright Everett Shinn
May Wilson Preston
Financial World by Alexander Dana Noyes in Evening Post
Alexander Dana Noyes, financial editor of the New York Evening Post, contributes The Financial World. He covers market phases in plain language and his opinions command respect from top financial authorities.
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Alexander Dana Noyes
New York ‘Evening Post
Tayman
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