Revision pivoted on Atlanta rates
Southeast dispatch reports Atlanta freight rates under review as the Interstate Commerce Commission may suspend January 1. W. A. Wimbish previews that a 98 cent rate from Louisville and Cincinnati to Atlanta could rise to 1.07, a critical change shaping national tariff plans amid hearings at the New Willard.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. A. Wimbish
Commission
New Willard
Louisville
Cincinnati
Avlants
Chultanvesa
Germany Proposes Exchange of Beland for Von Rintelen
Montreal reports the German government offered to swap Dr. Henri Beland former Canadian postmaster general for Captain Franz Von Rintelen who has been a prisoner in England since being captured en route to Holland. The exchange proposal, relayed through Arthur Ecrement, cites Vatican mediation and a note from Cardinal Gasparri to Sir Henry Howard.
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Montreal
Henri
Beland
Canada
Franz von Rintaien
Arthur Ecrement
Antwerp
von Rintelen
United States
Holland
England
Tower of London
Ecrement
Borden
Andrew Bonar Law
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Dr. Beland
Henry Howard
Munich
Rintelen
White Star Line to Pay $664000 in Titanic Settlement
New York December 17 The White Star Line agrees to pay 664000 to settle all Titanic claims from the sinking of April 15 1912 with over 1500 drowned. About 590000 to American claimants 50000 to British claimants and 114900 for interest and expenses. Forty four attorneys covering over sixty claimants signaled acceptance of terms. The plan stems from the claimants committee which set total claims at 2500000. About 500000 would go to American claimants each receiving ~20 percent of their claim. Funds to be deposited in a New York bank and action must be taken by December 30 to become operative.
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New York
White Star Line
George W. Betts, Jr
Ftorty
Morehan
Virginia Seeks 900000 Taxes From Williams burg Woman
In Williamsburg circuit court, the state of Virginia and the city of Williamsburg sue Miss Marie Marshall, a wealthy resident under care of the asylum physicians, for 900000 dollars in taxes. Authorities say her stocks and bonds were not taxed in New York as previously thought, so taxes are sought for the period since she became a Virginia resident.
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Richmond
Virginia
Williamsburg
Williams- Care Circuit
Marie Marshall
Milas Marshall
New York
Marshall
College Girl Pins Burglar After Room Break-In at Normal College
Milledgeville Georgia December 1947. Flora Brags a senior in Atkinson Hall dormitory at Georgia Normal and Industrial College grabbed a burglar in her room and held him for minutes. He escaped leaving half his sweater behind. The thief, a negro, had entered several rooms seeking money.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Flora Brags
Atkinson Hall
Coda
Contempt fined as judge fines attorney in Macon court
In Macon during a city court trial, attorney H W Turner accused a witness of lying and was fined 15 dollars for contempt. He then secured a conviction against the defendant, a negro named in the proceedings.
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Macon
ER. P. Frazer
H.W. Turner
Hodges
Dixie Congress Endorses Wilson Policies in South
Charleston December 17 The Southern Commercial Congress endorsed President Wilson's national and international policies, backed rural credit and a plan for a merchant marine, and approved steps to ship tobacco to neutral markets without re export restrictions. It also moved toward forming a peace bell project with a schoolboy penny fund and planned a wide southern campaign with state representation.
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Charleston
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
Plana
South
Ben Altheimer
St. Louis
Dumcan J. Fletcher
Fgirt
Wilton
Southern Commerccial Congress
American Bar Association
National
Chamber of Agriculture
Association of Southern Agricultural Commissioners
Waleb
Varioux
League
Audieacy
Dritato
Hoke
Germany
Senator Smith
United States Senate
Tie
New York Exchange
Smith- Laver
New York
House of Representatives
House
Calfornia
Jyegr
Emperor of Abyssinia Offers 260000 Troops to Allies
Paris reports that Sidi Jeassu the young emperor of Abyssinia resisted German agents last year and offered 200000 soldiers to the Entente. French deputies discuss securing Abyssinian help under independence guarantees with rapid troop transport via the Djibouti Addis Abeba line and potential Japanese cooperation.
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Sidi Jeassu
Abyssinia
Great Britain
Italy
France
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Alype
Gratien Candace
Guadalupe
Menelik
Alliwice
Jubit T
Addis Abeba
Suez
Bassora
Mespotami
Egypt
Mesopoamia
Mrs An It’s Asquith Sues The Globe Over Libel
Mrs. Herbert Asquith wife of the British prime minister filed a chancery suit in London demanding an injunction against The Globe to stop publication of alleged libels. Her counsel said the paper had pursued her for a year with disloyalty accusations and insults in social circles while letters accused her of German ties. The case was adjourned until Tuesday as she publicly denied the statements under oath.
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London
Herbert Asquith
Chancery Court Today
The
Globe
Asquith
Doonington Hall
Tilbe
Jeff Staples Acquitted in Double-About Murders Trial
Lawrenceville Georgia December special report states Jeff Staples was acquitted in Gwinnett Superior Court of murdering his son in law Jake New on July 4 1914. Evidence showed New and his wife with Staples family after dinner a quarrel arose Staples shot New while New advanced with a knife. Staples claimed self defense. Other cases drew attention with fines and sentences including R A Nash $350 and costs J Jett $360 or 12 months Tom King 12 months chain gang six months jail Whiter Titshaw four years for shooting.
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Lawrenceville
Gwinnett Superior Court
Jeff Staples
Jake New
New
Staples
Nortross
R. A. Nash
J. & Jett
Tom King
Whiter Titshaw
Austria and United States face off over note response
Vienna and Washington exchange views on the Ancona dispute. Austrian officials say the Vienna note defines positions and demands clarity. Washington hints at a diplomatic solution while avoiding rupture risks. Observers expect a formal reply leading to a potential resolution without a break in relations.
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Germany
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Ancona
Baron Turian
Washington
Baron Burian
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
Itt
Jane
Vienna
Foreign Office
Frederick Penfield
Congress Closes For Holidays After War Revenue Vote
Congress adjourned for Christmas after the Senate backed a one year extension of the emergency revenue law by 45 to 29. Both houses reconvene January 4 to press national defense plans and further revenue measures. The session featured heated debate on tariff policy and the Underwood law, with Republicans attacking it and Democrats defending it.
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Congress
Senate
House
Democrata
Wilson
Underwood
Alabama
Simmons
Finance Committee
Tle
Honda
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Wood
Bis
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Fecen
Custom House
Custom Houses
Treasury
Benator
Europe
Nuw
South
United States
Lodge
Smout
Gronny
Gallinger
Works
Thomas
Gore
Turner leaves for uncle's funeral in Georgia
J. Q. Turner, a noted Atlanta real estate man, travels to Armachee Georgia after the death of his uncle J. Stephen Turner. The elder Turner, 66, was a Georgia educator and former mayor of Dallas who served on the Paulding County school commission and taught in several schools.
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J. Q. Turner
Armachee
J. Stephen Turner
Georgia
Turner
Dellas
Paulding County
Atlanta
Endymion Postponed to Monday Evening
The Atlanta Conservatory of Music and Oratory postpones the Greek play Endymion to Monday night at Cable concert hall. Friends gathered Friday despite poor weather, but officials deemed a postponement advisable for a more favorable night.
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Endymion
Atlanta Conservatory of Music and Oratory
Cable Concert Hall
Captain English Goes to Augusta for a Rest
Captain James W Engtian Tet, after a fall while playing with his grandson and a subsequent deep cold, travels to Augusta at doctors' urging for extended rest in milder climate. He is accompanied by his daughter Mrs Gordon Kiser.
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James W. Engtian
Augusta
English
Gordon Kiser
Christmas Gift Kodak Keepsake Message
A holiday note suggests a Kodak camera as a supreme joy and constant reminder of warm regards. It invites readers to select one at John L. Moore & Sona Opticians at 42 North Bread Street Pi for gift giving.
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Kodak
John L. Moore & Sona
Opticians
North
Bread Street
Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree in Atlanta
Lebanon Lodge No. 655 Free and Accepted Masons will hold a special communication at 4 pm in the Red Men’s Wigwam on Central Avenue to confer the Entered Apprentice degree on 36 candidates. It is a record turnout with witnesses expected. The temple of Lebanon No. 665 on Georgia Avenue and South Pryor Street nears completion and will host dedication ceremonies early January.
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Lebanon
Central Avenue
Atlanta Masonry
Tme
Georgia Avenue
Pryor Street
Arch Duke Crushed by Beam at Foundry Shop
Arch Duke, a young white man from Phenix City Alabama, was killed at Goldens Foundry Company's inguiding shop when an electric crane beam hoisting newly cast stock slipped. He reached to adjust a loosened hoop and was struck, dying instantly. The body will be sent to Phenix City for funeral arrangements tomorrow.
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Columbus
Arch Duke
Phenix
Phenix City
Students of Tech to Begin Christmas Vacation
Georgia School of Technology students will leave Atlanta next week for Christmas holidays with parents in various parts of the state. The term ends Thursday and classes resume January 3. Most students will return to their homes for the break, with only a few staying in Atlanta due to distance.
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Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
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