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British German Motives Behind Caribbean Action
Atlanta dispatch argues that Britain and Germany push to punish Venezuela for debt as pretext. It cites economic distress in Britain, Kaiser's military appetite, and German resentment toward England. It notes social unrest, jingoism risks, and potential for a brief war to revive industry and provide employment.
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Venezuela
England
Germany
Caribbean
Castro
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
China
Great Britain
South Africa
United Kingdom
Joan Bull
Transvaal
South Atlantic
Monroe doctrine fears fuel Anglo German game in Americas
European powers Britain and Germany resent U S expansion and trade success, fearing loss of colonial sway. The Venezuelan crisis underscores rival interests, with the Monroe doctrine tested as Europe eyes South and Central America and the United States maintains its hemispheric policy.
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Kaiser
Merrie England
Caribbean
Wilhelm
Edward
South America
Parliament
Reichetag
United States
Europe
Great Republic
Spain
Cuba
Old World
Richmond
Great Britain
Germany
United States of America
Venemela
Venezuela
New World
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Columbia
Porto Rico
America
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England
Sedan
Uncle Sam
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Monroe Doctrine tensions threaten US peace in Venezuela
The piece argues Britain and Germany may test the Monroe issue amid Venezuela tensions. It warns that fortuitous events could raise the matter and notes plausible public support in Europe for such a move, creating disquieting global and US risk.
Kissing Bills and Baldhead Quarantines Stir Virginia Lore
A Southern newspaper lampoons proposed health laws that would require a physician’s clearance to kiss, and even mandate disinfecting bald heads before public appearances. It mocks Virginia and other states for overzealous germ theory legislation and notes Georgia’s medical group lacks such hotbutton ploys.
Atlanta Welcomes Singer Sewing Machine South Agent
The Constitution reports final arrangements for moving the Singer Sewing Machine Company south headquarters from Richmond to Atlanta. C G Lambert will relocate with his entire force to the city in January as general southern agent, with ample quarters secured in a major Atlanta skyscraper. Lambert, previously in Atlanta twelve years ago, is anticipated to boost the city’s industrial development and civic spirit.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Singer
Iewing Machine Company
Richmond
C. G. Lambert
South Atlantic
Lambert
General Southern
Georgia room notes at Geozgla recounts confederate legacy
A Georgia room report details relics and papers for a Confederate memory collection. Donations from local chapters and cities are listed, with emphasis on new Carolina and Georgia contributions and the effort to organize materials under Katherine C. Stiles. The editor’s letter defends the state sanitarium officials against accusations, praising their character and urging public trust.
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Sichmona
Baltor
Geozgla
Alabama
Children of the Confederacy
South
Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia
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Macon
Waynesboro
Augusta
Columbus
Washington
Marietta
St. Atlanta
Waycross
East Rome
Cedartown
Tennille
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LaGrange
Regent
Park
Atlanta
Athens
Guineaville
Amerieux
Dalton
Georgia Banks Praised By Bankers Magazine
A Georgia banking report by State Treasurer Park notes banks in Georgia are among the soundest in the nation. While Georgia favors state banks over national charters, banking laws ensure security and stability. The praise from Bankers' Magazine highlights strong cash capital use and high liquidity despite bond premiums.
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Bankers’ Magazine
Park
United States
Treasurer Park
Chi Phi Banquet at Emory College in Oxford Ga
Gamma chapter of Chi Phi held its annual Christmas banquet at the fraternity house in Emory College Oxford Ga with active members and alumni. Toasts by Montague Boyd T Whipple Conally J Wideman Lee Jr and others followed a formal dinner. The event extended into the early hours with coffee cigars and speeches.
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Emory College
Oxford
Gamma
Chi Phi Fraternity
Fraternity
Allt
Judson Noyes Crabb
Cedartown
Chi Phi
Montague L. Boyd
Savannah
Georgia
T. Whipple Conally
Atlanta
Cai Pol Congress
J. Wideman
Lee, Jr
St. Laws
Hudson Boyd
R. S. Parker
Mark J Roberts in Jail for Mortgaging Farm He Didn’t Own
Gainesville Ga December 18 Special Mark J Roberts a well known white man of Flowery Branch is in jail charged with mortgaging property he did not own. He gave notes at Hunt s bank and State bank on a farm said to be his with Mundy as security Mundy paid the notes then pressed Roberts for repayment discovering the deceit Roberts seeks bond but has failed He is well connected and had borne a good character.
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State Sanitarium
Milledgeville
Sanitarium
Presbyterian Church
Ito
D. W. Brannen
Gainesville
Mark J. Roberts
Flowery Branch
Hunt's Bank
State Bank
A. J. Mundy
Mundy
Roberts
Yar
Masons Elect Officers at Fulton Lodge 216
Fulton lodge No. 216 F and A M held its annual election with A L Clarkson as worshipful master and a full slate of officers. A past master jewel was presented to retiring master P M Hubbard by James L Mayson. Grand Master Max Meyerhart attended and delivered remarks with other dignitaries.
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Jewel
P. MI. Hubbard
A. M
Masonic Hall
A. L. Clarkson
Fred M. Powers
James L. Key
W. 8. Richardson
Levi Cohen
J. 4. Erdman
Tyler
T. H. Brannan
Desson
J. M. Spear
C. H. Mooney
J. P. Tolliver
David Marx
Frank Wilby
Masonic Temple Company
P. M. Hubbard
James L Mayson
Max Meyerhart
Flame
Meyerhart
Thomas H. Jeffries
James I. Key
James L. Mayson
Trustees take no decision on new Georgia library plans
Athens Ga December 18 special. The Peabody library building committee met at 8 40 am and reviewed plans by Haralson Bleckley Blair and Choate. After hours of discussion no definite decision was made, no site chosen, and plans will be sent to Mr Peabody with the committee’s views awaiting his reply.
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Haralson Bleckley
Alexander Blair
C. Choate
Mr. Peabody
Nord Occupies the Palace in Haiti Proclamation
General Nord has been proclaimed president of Hayti by the army and, this morning, took possession of the national palace in Port au Prince. The move follows military support for Nord and signals a new regime in the Caribbean nation.
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Port Au Prince
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General Nord
Franchise Changes Hands in Atlanta Baseball Deal
The Atlanta baseball franchise is sold to General Carnes of Memphis, with E T Pater confirming the transfer. Abner Powell of New Orleans now holds a minority stake, considered to have always backed Carnes. Peter received 3000 for his share, while fans await Carnes to appoint the 1903 manager and settle the franchise’s future leadership.
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General Cares
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Peter
Carnes
Abnér Powell
Creamer Sued For Barbecue In Savannah Politicking
Dixon Lumber Company sues J Robert Creamer for about 20 dollars over a large barbecue he helped organize. The event tied to a Citizens Club political push near the mayoral nomination, with James M Dixon and Herman Myers involved as potential candidates. Myers responds by publishing a letter and sending a check to Creamer.
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Dixon Lumber Company
J. Robert Creamer
Aist
Citizens’ Club
James M. Dixon
Herman Myers
Myers
Creamer
Mayor Must Make Report in Birmingham Case
Judge Wilkerson ruled in mandamus that the Birmingham mayor must provide written reports to the board of aldermen detailing all fines remitted or imposed and the reasons. The decision sustained Alderman Ward's motion to quash the mayor’s prior answer, defeating the mayor’s use of a stub book as a report. The ruling confirms it is the mayor’s duty under the law to present such reports.
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Wilkerson
City Court
Ward
W. M. Drenner
Board of Aldermen
Brennen
Soldiers to Hold Fair and Bazaar at Armory
The Capital City Guards Company B of the Fifth Georgia state troops announce a two day fair and bazaar at their armory No 7244 North Broad Street beginning December 18 and running through December 27 Captain Harry Anderson and the company prepare for the event as doors open tonight and visitors are promised two lively scenes throughout the bazaar.
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Capital City Guard
Capital City Guards
Georgia State Troops
North Broad Street
Harry Anderson
Real Estate Rumors Tie Block Candy Factory to Depot Plans
In Atlante speculation centers on the sale of Block's candy factory on Elliot Street tied to a Western depot entrance for the Southern railway. Valued around 60000 by a local agent, the property fronts Mitchell Street and a spur line, with buyers likely backed by strong financial interests. The Block family declines comment while a relocation plan for the business is reportedly in place.
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Elliot Street
Frank BE. Block
Eucrope
Frank C. Block
MS Bliett Street
Mitchell Street
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Local Offenses and Deaths Reported in Brief Notices
Officers investigated a light under a warehouse at Pratt and Decatur Streets. a man hid flour and meat for a midnight haul. SAM REYNOLDS, a white man, spent the night at the barracks after a failed morphine request, and Bernolde was fined. Warrendorff linked to swindling in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. numerous bogus book sales and pocketed proceeds are alleged. Cal Whatley stabbed James Davenport in a saloon on Decatur Street. Davenport injured but not seriously. Obituaries note infant Otis Franklin Branch and William Lewis Garner. Rosa M. Duncan, 97, dies and will be interred in Talladega. Former Atlanta resident Joseph Habersham Chapter to meet. Mrs. Gore’s death ruled accidental in Paris.
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George Brooks
Pratt and
Decatur Streeze
Sam Reynolds
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Bernolde
Cal Whatley
James Davenport
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Whatley
Davenport
Lar
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T. P. Branch
Forsyth
William Lewis Garner
Charles W. Garner
Cherokee Avenue
Riverdale
Rosa M. Duncan
J. E Fan
Whitehall Street
Talladega
Alt
Duncan
Merly
Birmingham
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