Bank Fight in Atlanta Over Regional Reserve Bank
Atlanta girds for a pivotal push as the regional Reserve bank issue comes to a vote. The joint organization committee arrives with Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams to present Atlanta as the ideal Southeast banking hub. A packed two day schedule includes hearings at the federal building, social events, and a grand banquet at the Capital City club. Jacksonville withdraws from the race, trimming competing cities.
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Grand jury probes Atlanta clubs for liquor violations
The Fulton county clubs face a grand jury probe into alleged liquor violations with subpoenas issued to all directors and officers. Solicitor General Dorsey leads the case for the Law Enforcement League as indictments prepared against every club in the county including the Capital City Club and the Atlanta Athletic Club. Witnesses from all clubs are expected, with potential sensational disclosures on how liquor is sold in some venues. The effort signals a broader statewide push by the League, following Rev. DuBose and Dorsey's prior discussions on indictments.
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Lesgue
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Never a quarrel in sixty five years of married life
New York February 12. After sixty five years of married life Mr and Mrs Theodore Tuttle of Spoonk Li said at their anniversary celebration yesterday that in all those years they never had quarreled. He is 8¢ and she is 84.
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Theodore Tuttle
Spoonk Li
Congressman Crisp Leaves for Colorado Springs for Recovery
Washington reports Representative Charles R Crisp left for Colorado Springs with his son Mr Crisp. He plans several months away and doctors express great hope for his recovery after he concentrates on getting well. He expects to return to Washington when Congress meets again in December.
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Washington
Charles R Crisp
Colorado Springs
Ban on moustache tooth brush enforced by Kaiser forces
Berlin February 12 soldiers of the Emperor William’s bodyguard regiment are forbidden to wear the toothbrush style moustache by order issued today. The decree appears to reflect German wartime grooming rules.
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Decision Expected in Leo Frank Case Today
Officials and reporters await a Supreme Court ruling on the Leo M Frank case as the justices continue February consultations. Persistence of delay fuels speculation, with Capitol officials and visitors sensing unusual expectancy.
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Bacon in less pain no surgery for kidney illness
Senator Bacon shows pyelitis with infection in both kidneys. Doctors decide against operation, expecting medical treatment to help. President Wilson and others inquire daily as Bacons condition remains serious for his age, with flowers sent to comfort him.
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Britain Again Refuses Panama Expo Participation
In London on February 12 Premier Asquith refused British official participation in the Panama Pacific exposition at San Francisco. He told the House of Commons that the government has re examined the matter but cannot modify its earlier decision.
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Falls Into Show Case Fatal Injury in Store
New York February 12. Charles H Lord floor walker in a Sixth Avenue department store fainted and fell into a show case. The glass broke and his throat was cut, leading to rapid bleeding and his death.
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Charles H Lord
Sixth ‘Avenue
Railroad Officials Defy Agents in L and N Inquiry
Federal agents clash with Louisville and Nashville vice president Willie Mapother as records on political contributions and rail passes are allegedly altered. Senate leaders plan a special committee to back the ICC inquiry after Mapother allegedly ejected examiners and refused records.
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Oklahoma Senator Gore Witness Intensifies Assault Claims
Mrs Minney Bond testifies in district court that United States Senator Gore assaulted her at a Washington hotel on March 24, describing grabbing her, pulling toward a bed, injuries to her glasses and face, and a strained health. The trial seeks $50,000 in damages with several witnesses including Dr Kirby Fitzpatrick and Ti Robertson.
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Thomas P Uine
Oklahoma
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Alahoma
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Five Children Born to Spencer County Farmer Family
In Yayloraville by February 12 five children, three boys and two girls, were born to Mr Bertha Drurs, husband of a Spencer County farmer's wife. The two girls died.
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Bertha Drurs
Spencer County
Two Negroes Hold Up Three Stores in One Hour
Two men matching a single description carried out three robberies in rapid succession. They entered Augie Avenue Pharmacy at 1015, fired a shot, stole about 20 dollars, and fled. Earlier they hit Dime Drug Company on Houston and Hilliard streets, and later robbed J Hillman’s grocery at Kennedy Street, firing a shot that wounded the grocer as they fled. Police report total haul near 29 dollars and describe the suspects as two armed Black men.
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TMA Club Quits On Eve Of Probe
The Theatrical Mechanical Association club will close today unless it operates without lodge consent amid brewing opposition to locker clubs. The move follows grand jury probes of locker businesses and affects about 200 members seeking new quarters after the closure. President John McMillan and Chairman George B Greenwood discussed options by phone.
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George B Greenwood
Atlanta
John McMillan
Wounded officer shot aboard carriage near Vera Cruz
Lieutenant Arthur B Cook was struck in the left hip by a bullet while riding with his wife Mrs Cook and Miss Ethel McKenzie toward the Morre Castle landing stage in Vera Cruz. The assailant unseen, two women in the carriage were shaken, and Envoy Lind demanded responsibility from General Mars as U.S. battleships remained in harbor. The incident prompted heightened guard by bluejackets and continued reporting at the port.
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Ethel McKenzie
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Weather Prophecy RAIN Georgia Weather Forecast
Forecast shows rain in Georgia Friday and Saturday with cool temperatures. Expected lows around 28, highs near 46, and a mean near 46. Rainfall and deficit details are given but incomplete for precise totals.
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