Cohen shoplifting charge sparks bid for official probe
Vic Young reiterated shoplifting accusations against Mrs. Caroline Cohen and vowed she would be arrested again. Major Whitsett and Paul Carpenter warned of sensational developments if action proceeds as Cohen seeks $100,000 damages against Abe Silvera of Silver’s stores for alleged mistreatment after her arrest.
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Vic Young
Caroline Cohen
Paul Carpenter
Caroline M. Cohen
Abe Silvéra
Cohen
Carpenter
Carolines Cohen
Fort McPherson
Atlante, Rotail Merchants’ Association
George P. Whitsett
Andy R. King
Young
Johnson
Polca Beavers
A. Lamar Poole
Criminal Court of Atlanta
Winlsett
Bis. Cohen
Gudre
Atlanta
gPelco Beavers
Othey
Ottler Young
Rane
Venitea Ramm
Possum Should Keep His Musical Efforts For the Frying Pan
Weird moans and strange discords shocked Clayton Baptist Church in Raleigh on Sunday as the organist played the opening hymn. First aid piano tuners arrived and an expert from the factory was called to doctor the instrument. A nine pound possum was removed from one of the big pipes yesterday.
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Raleigh
N.C
Clayton Baptist
Fort McPherson Fort Hospital Fire Destroys Officers Ward
Flames swept through the Fort McPherson hospital main operating room and officers ward early Saturday, forcing all patients to be evacuated with no injuries reported. Four Atlanta fire companies battled the blaze that destroyed the ward between the main building and the X ray room, damaging valuable surgical instruments and equipment valued around 40 000 dollars. origin suspected to be defective insulation.
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McPherson Hospital
Lisutanant
Stewart
Beck
Therapdrating
Anatn
Fire Department
Atlanta
Fort Toyard
Thera
City health chief backs raises for stenographers
Assistant Health Commissioner Koehler urged the city council executive committee to pay stenographers more, arguing increased pay would make them independent and reduce pressure to marry. Chairman Richert pressed Koehler on whether promoting a girl to keep her from marrying was intended.
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Koehler
Richert
Atlantans Named First Secretary New Export Bank
Atlanta banker Haynes McFadden elected secretary of the Federal International Banking company at its organization meeting in New Orleans. R. 3 Hecht of Hibernia Bank is president with T. J. Caldwell of Fort Worth National Bank as vice president. John W. Boyden Jr and other bankers named to the executive committee. Bank to aid Southern producers in marketing goods abroad, capital aimed at ten million dollars. Temporary offices opened in Canal Commercial Bank, with 25 percent of stock subscriptions paid.
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New
Orleans
R. 3. Hecht
Hibernia Bank and Trust Company
New Orleans
Federal International Banking Company
T. J. Caldwell
Fort Worth National Bank
Haynes McFadden
Atlanta
KR. S. Hecht
John Wi. Boyd
Bani
Tho . Fftaen
Pool
the. Marine .Bank
New ‘Orleans
Diractora
Canal-Commercial
Twhere Haynes McFadden
Paii
Probe of Espionage Convictions Begun
January 7 report from the Department of Justice says an investigation into all persons serving sentences for espionage act violations, including Eugene V. Debs, has started to assess if pardons should be recommended. Officials say Debs’ case not yet far enough for a decision. President Wilson has decided not to grant Debs a pardon, per White House officials, to avoid lowering morale during wartime.
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Waddington
Eugene V. Debs
Department of Justice
Debs
Wison
White House
Gordon 10 Offer Plan For Revenue
The Atlanta city finance committee, at its January session, considers a proposal by Councilman R A Gordon to issue bonds as a solution to the emergency tax. He argues for a bond issue equal to or greater than the emergency tax revenue, with a plan to rescind the tax if bonds pass. A letter to Chairman Seawright explains the need to budget for schools and operations and suggests approving an emergency tax of half a percent to secure anticipated revenue, while promoting the bond option.
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Mornday
R.A. Gordon
Mersberd
Gordon
Egst
Fevenda
General Council
Opeht
Mr. Seawright
HL Seawright
Atlanta
Siri
Poe Ey Roe
Fassome
Key
Ft. A
Milligan seeks dishonorable discharges for objectors
Representative J L Milligan of Missouri introduced a house measure to strip conscientious objectors of honorable discharges and impose dishonorable discharges on all men who refuse regular military duties or wearing the U S uniform The plan drawn with apparent support from the American Legion targets Secretary Baker and would record the discharge as dishonorable in the War Department while Milligan cites his own WWI service in France to justify the move The bill marks a sharp clash over how to treat noncombatants and wartime duty with a roll call set for further debate on Capitol Hill
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Milligan
John Gleissner
United News
Washington
J. L. Milligan
Missouri
Wesday
United States
Baker
Termis
Servick
France
Fortieth Infantry
Hermont
Pershing
Bell House Boys Move to New Quarters on Peachtree St
Bell House, Atlanta's well known men’s organization, has relocated to Peachtree Street after three moves in months. The residence near the Penchtred corner becomes the new home for members, with removal work starting and household affairs underway.
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Bell House Boys
Peachtree St
Peachtree Street
Grant
Pine
Bell House
Atlanta
Ate William.d
Ftnakt -Ald
Rasidentes
Penchtred' End
Desperate plight of American balloonists told in letter
New York dispatch describes the three American naval balloonists after landing December 14 in Hudson Bay country. They began a painful trek toward habitation, reaching Moose Factory where R. Thorpe of Reuillon Freres trading post reports their pitiable condition. Two were taken to the Hudson Bay post at Moose Factory. Continued on Page 7, Column 3.
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New York
Hudson Bay Country
Moose Factory
R. Thorpe
Reuillon Freres
Mooge
Ont
James Bay
Montreal
John M. Revillon
Hudgon Gay
Witnesses Spar Over HGH Cost Fight on Tariff Debate
A Washington hearing on the Fordney emergency tariff bill saw witnesses argue the government should curb living costs. Senator Thomas challenged price protections while Colonel Wood alleged a federal campaign against high prices harmed business. Palmer and his staff faced criticism for broad anti profiteering rhetoric as calls grew for targeted prosecutions.
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Washington
Aetate Finance Committee
Ita
Soubitean
Utah
Thomas
Jones
Calder Committee
Wood
Palmer
Georgian Captain Williams Reaches America
Macon Ga January 7 Special Mrs Kittle Jewett reports Captain Williams of Lorane country back from France. He is en route to Athens where Williams will serve as rector at Es Indole. He previously held chair of theology at the University of the South Tenn and went to the Tampat Camp after orders.
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Macon
Mrz
Kittle Jewett
Williams
Lorane
Jewett
Williame
France
Athens
Americ
Esindole
Eek
University of
Ae “South
Tenn
Ordesrs
Ain Ing ‘Tampat
Labor Leaders Rally Over Wage Reductions At Atlanta Meeting
Labor officials rush to Atlanta to defend A B and A rail employees amid a wage cut dispute. Union leaders from the American Federation of Labor prepare to meet railroad executives as nationwide wage reduction concerns spread from the Atlanta line to major systems.
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American Federation of Labor
Atlanta
United States
B. L. Bugg
Birmingham
Atlantic Railroad
Dent B. Mt Ewell
Union
McCrary
Railroad Department
A. F. of Lk
T.L. Slappay
Federation
Nntoys
B.L. Bugg
Cratta
Garvey
South Atlantic
Shop Crafts Federation
Birmingham and Atlantic
Tabor
Souther Teiine
Atlantic
Sae Abe
Chambers plans to force Boykin to act
Chambers declares he will push Boykin to take action, saying he can either step forward or back off. He asserts he has little belief that Boykin has anything on the police department.
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Chambers
Boykin
Police Department
Alleged Confidence Men to be Sent to Atlanta
Six alleged confidence men arrested in a hotel raid will be transported to Atlanta after requisition papers arrive. Named are Waller Chambers of Chicago, George W Williams of Chicago, R C Wilson of Springfield Missouri, William Fletcher of Boston, J W Mooney of Kansas City, and John Alexander of St. Louis. Mrs John Alexander was arrested and released, headed to Little Rock.
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Atlanta
Memphis
Tenn
John
Alexander
Little Rock
Waller Chambers
Chicago
George’ W. Williams
R.¢. Wilson
Springfield
William’ Fletcher
Boston
J. W. Mooney
Kansas City
John’ Alexander
Police Board to Act on Boykin Evidence Next Tuesday
The board will examine whether Solicitor General John A. Boykin can provide evidence linked to a grand jury report. Commissioner Chamberlaine says steps will be taken to compel disclosure. He criticizes the solicitor general for withholding information and hints at charging officers at the upcoming regular meeting.
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John A. Boykin
Lamar Poole
Police
Sma
Council
Patria Board
Erand
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Georgia Weekend
The report notes unsettled conditions with cooler night and Sunday in Georgia. Moderate to fresh winds expected, with highest and lowest temperatures not specified. Mean temperatures and normal levels are provided in past weeks' data but lack exact figures.
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Washington
Georgia
Baipfal
Ins
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