Wright Seen Tied to Coal Interests in Senate Probe
Washington December 14 Intimations that private interests may sway Frank C Wright Bristol Tenn surfaced during Senate committee’s inquiry into Southern railway coal transport Alfred Thom general counsel for the Southern cross questioned Wright about coal business ties with B L Dulaney of Bristol who claims the railway blocks coal via blind end roads Wright said he could not judge impartially while engaged to study the issue for Senator Tillman and noted the committee record showing the inquiry scope. The subcommittee has raised questions over a protest by the Southern railway that Tillman’s requested reports exceed the inquiry’s bounds.
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Washington
Frank C. Wright
Bristol
Tenn
Southern Railway
Senate
Southern Coal Transportation Companies
Alfred Thom
Southern Raiway
Wright
B. L
Tillman
Naval Committee
Southern
Danville
Mr Wright
Goethals to Protect Neutrality of Canal
Washington December 14 secretaries of war and state and Rear Admiral Fiske held a conference on enforcing neutrality laws around the canal zone. No decision was reached as the delicacy of questions and Goethals findings require further study.Officials consider radio misuse and the potential need for a naval display to deter belligerent activity near the canal.
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Washington
Canal Zone
Wace Garrison
Lansing
State Department
Fiske
Navy
Bureau of Operations
Iarrisor “Vuriy
Goethals
Garrison
Tno
Canal Sone
WDA
Navy Department
Radi
Isle of Iona Aground Off Cape Hatteras In Heavy Seas
Surfolk Virginia December 14 heavy surf pounds the British steamer Isle of Iona ashore one mile south of Cape Hatteras inlet. Believed total loss. twenty seven crew members rescued by life savers at daybreak.
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Surfolk
Isle of Iona
Cape Hatteras Inlet
Toshi
Hutteras
Overcoat Thieves Target Atlanta Homes in Cold Wave
Atlanta police pursue a tall white suspect snatching overcoats during the cold spell. A resident at 22 East Bliss street reports a morning intrusion by a man claiming to inspect water pipes after entering unchallenged and leaving with George Tyler's gray overcoat. Other thefts include a private locker burglary at 68 Edgewoods avenue and a barber shop theft on Marietta street. Multiple residents report missing coats, including Aaron Cohen and J L Plunkett, with several others listed.
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Atlanta
Lettie Miller
East Bliss Street
George Tyler
A. N. Tyson
Edgewoods Avenue
The
Georgia Railroad
Marietta Street
Aaron Cohen
Washington Street
T. J Glass
Windsor Street
J L. Plunkett
Edgewoodavenue
Wholesale lynchings to be investigated in Louisiana
Baton Rouge December 14 A sweeping statewide probe into wholesale lynchings in Caddo Parish will begin immediately at Governor Halt's request The attorney general will lead the inquiry aiming to fix responsibility and pursue prosecutions The governor says he knows only what newspapers report Five Negroes have been lynched in ten days with several others in recent years near Shreveport and surrounding areas
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Baton Rouge
Caddowarigh
Halt
Shreveport
Cutnie
Seven Die in Gas Explosion in Cleveland Apartment
A natural gas blast rocked a two story Cleveland residence housing foreigners, killing seven and severely injuring others. The blast shattered windows within a block, with a drug store across the street damaged by glass. The first floor studio may have housed the leak source. flames engulfed the wreckage as firemen rescued victims.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Docto rs Organizing to Assist Belgians
New York December 14 A movement was completed today to form an organization of physicians surgeons and pharmacists in the United States to aid about 5000 Belgian medical professionals The group aims to provide food and medicines for Belgians The effort mirrors a similar body formed in England Dr Frank F Simpson of Pittsburgh serves as treasurer
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New York
United States
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
England
Frank F. Simpson
Pittsburg
Farmers of Illinois to Aid Belgians Grain Relief Drive
Chicago December 14 Grain for relief of Belgium famine sufferers is to be contributed by the farmers of Illinois. The committee's slogan is a carload of grain from every shipping station in Illinois. A similar Iowa group has donated more than 100000 bushels.
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Chicago
Belgium
Iinois
Ilinois
Iowa
Nightshirts Issued to Bay State Prison Inmates
Boston December 14 inmates at the état prison in Charleston wore nightshirts for the first time in history. About 1600 prisoners received two shirts each as part of a new standard issue program across penal institutions.
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Boston
État
Charleston
Twa
Maude Adams Captivates Atlanta In Double Bill
Review notes Maude Adams and James Barrie pairing at the Atlanta theater. Leonora and The Legend of Leonora are praised for charm and wit. Also features Barrie adaptation The Ladies Shakespeare with Adams as Katherine, plus a Forsyth vaudeville program led by Nanette and other acts.
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Peter Pan
Maude Adama
Leonora
Atlanta
Maude Adams
Miss Adams
Zaibed
Barrie Saya
Barrie
Katherine Maude Adams
Katherine
Petruchio
Seven Keys to Baldpate Opens in Atlanta For Three Nights
The farce comedy Seven Keys to Baldpate opens in Atlanta Thursday for three nights with four matinees Saturday. The original Chicago company led by Cyril Scott brings a top-tier cast under George M. Cohan’s auspices, drawing large advance sales and praise.
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Baldpate
Atlanta
Atlants
George M. Cohan
Cyril Scott
Chicago
New York
Funeral Notleen Notlen Ail at Page
Word reached the city Monday of the death of Clarence Brown Giffen of Marietta Ohio in a private sanitarium in Cincinnati He was oldest son of the late R K Giffen He presided over the Town and Country club in Marietta and was a vestryman at St Luke s Episcopal church He is survived by his mother and three brothers Interment at Wheeling West Virginia Athens Ga special Dr ER Kinnebrew aged 65 died today at Franklin North Carolina last immediate member of a large family He moved from Athens two weeks ago He was prominent in the drug business Burial will be Franklin Tuesday
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Clarence Brown Giffen
Marietta
Ohio
Cincinnati
R. K. Giffen
Giffen
St Petersburg
Fla
R. K Giffen
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
5. E
RB. K. Jr
Mana
Athens
ER. Kinnebrew
Franklin
N. C
Atheng
Deaths of Elmer Jones and Olie Hubbard
Elmer Jones aged 38 died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his sister Mrs. L. Gorman’s Fulton avenue residence in Peachtree Park. Survived by wife, two children Otis and Ruby, mother Mrs. M. J. Jones, two brothers Oscar and A. A. Jones, and three sisters Mrs. A. C. Chappelear, Mrs. H. Hilderbrand, and Mrs. Gorman. Olie Hubbard aged 15 died last night at a private hospital. home at Winder, Ga. Survived by two uncles John Kitchens and Olis Hubbard of Winder. Body at Greenberg & Bond's chapel pending funeral arrangements.
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Elmer Jones
L. Gorman
Fulton Avenue
Peachtree Park
Otis
Ruby Jones
M. J. Jones
Oscar
A. A. Jones
A. C. Chappelear
H. ¥. Hilderbrand
Gorman
Olie Hubbard
Winder
John Kitchens
Olis Hubbard
Greenberg & Bond
Scandinavian kings to hold conference at Malmo
Copenhagen December 15 By invitation of King Gustav of Sweden King Haakon of Norway and King Frederick of Denmark will visit him at Malmo southern Sweden Friday and Saturday The three kings will be accompanied by their ministers of foreign affairs and secretaries and will discuss affairs of common interest arising from the war and measures for helping the economy in Scandinavia.
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Copenhagen
London
Gustav
Sweden
Haakon
Norway
Frederick
Denmark
Malmo
Scandinavia
Germany Sure To Win Declared By Von Der Goltz
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal Baron von der Goltz telling an interview during his journey to Constantinople that Germany is sure to win. He notes Belgium’s population now accepts Germans and life continues normally as Belgian resistance is praised as brave. He comments on western war conditions and says opponents deserve esteem.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Tageblatt
Sofia
Baron von der Goltz
Constantinople
Belgium
Itching Buns Covered Body Declares Cuticura Cure
Mrs Mary Boles describes relief from severe itching and red bumps after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She credits two weeks to complete recovery and notes her baby’s ear rash also healed after treatment. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept T Boston.
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Cooper
Texas
Mre
Mary Boles
Tard
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
German Leader Predicts Long War With Standings To Win
A German commander boasted of millions in the enemy's country and the occupation of rich French provinces. He stated the French and English fight with contempt for death while Germany gains ground. He warned Germany is prepared to wage war for years, relying on discipline, morale, and good supply. Field Marshal von der Goltz interrupted, saying no...
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Germany
Marshal von der Goltz
Turkish army to make a good record say Petrograd observer
A Petrograd observer notes that as the Russian offensive falters, hard fighting remains likely and predicts the German army will prevail against larger numbers. He adds confidence that the Turkish army, strengthened by years of effort, will achieve a strong record. He mentions a clock in Petrograd with ninety two faces showing global time.
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Petrograd
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