Flood Threat Swells Near City as Cut-off Spill Looms
Noon water will cover the cut-off east of the city inflicting floods over several square miles and leaving about four hundred families homeless. Residents have deserted homes temporarily as railroad service statewide is impeded. Dispatches report widespread property damage. Allen McKinney, a farmer near Hopkinsville, drowned when his skiff collided with a submerged pier as Pond River swelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenday
Allen McKinney
Hopkinsville
Pond River
Flood Forces Mass Evacuation Across Ohio River
Parkersburg West Virginia January 12 The Ohio river reached 44.8 feet and rose slowly. The crest is not expected until late tomorrow. Dam age is extensive with all Ohio River railroad traffic suspended and Baltimore and Ohio service crippled by landslides. More than 300 families driven from homes in lowlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Wa
Ohio River
Baltimore and Ohio
Flood forces hundreds from Portsmouth homes
Portsmouth Ohio January 12. Several hundred families have been driven from their homes by the flood. Water along the riverfront reaches near the houses as residents move from upper floors. Flood defenses hold water from the city, but the Broadway levee gave way and is being reinforced with sandbags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Flond Herr
Portamouth
Broadway
James Arrives to Aid Mylius in British Sedition Case
James, son of a Harvard graduate and linked to the Paris Liberator, arrived in New York to support Edward Mylius, the Italian journalist imprisoned in England for sedition. He told immigration officials he was born in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, 39 years ago, and claimed political views as republican. He denied anarchist ties and said his article for The Liberator was within the law. he may travel to Washington to press Mylius’ case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nan
Uae
Padward Heolten
Paris Liberator
Bellows
George of
England
Culme-Sesinghr
Edward Mylius
Mylius
Renporin
James
Malia Islaund
Prairie Iu Chien
Wis
Harvard
Seattle
Wash
Par “Lam
France
Magiea
Minius
Unites States
California
Patera
Liberator
Tengilsh Emirt
America
Ettor Refutes Poison Advice In Hotel Strike Fight
Labor leader Joseph J. Ettor released a letter denying calls for violent action by striking hotel workers in New York. The Hotel Men's Association said it would seek legal action against Ettor and others urging violence and noted plans to close dining rooms and hire loyal staff as private detectives monitor staff and patrons amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph J. Ettore
Hatal
Etter
Ettor
Eluin
Joseph J. Ettor
Hotel Men's Association Tonight
Dreyfus Case Splits Cabinet In France
Paris January 12 Alexandre Millerand resigned as war minister after reinstating Lieutenant Colonel Paty de Clam, provoking cabinet reshuffle. Lebrun becomes war minister and Banard takes over finance. premier Poincare faced pressure as Briand urged stability amid a tense political week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alexandre Millerand
Sir Lebrun
M. Banard
Finance
M. Lebrun
Ministry of Finance
Pu Paty de Clamin
M. Millerang
Paty de Clam
M. Messimy
Jules Pass
Pomnunary
M. Millerand
Polncare
Patncare
la Baty de Clam
Aristide Briand
France
Poalley
Edincare
Poincare
M. Millearand
du Paty de Clam
Dreyfus
M. Poincare
M. Lefiran
DoPaty de Chamote
Rail officials held for destroying tracks in Indiana incident
Huntington Indiana January 12 two Erie railroad officials were detained on contempt charges after about 300 Erie laborers tore up 2000 feet of the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad at Simpson six miles from Huntington. Attachments were issued for two Erie Chicago division supervisors and another Cleveland official. The line operates under receivership and was built on Erie right of way, with officials arguing the act was contract justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Mira Railroad
Erie
Cincinnati, Bluffton and Chicago Railroad
Simpson
A. Burgett
C. Z. Riot
P. Mackerel
Chicago
J. Burke
Cleveland
Bluffton
Portland
Erle
C. B
Thieves Use Diamond to Cut Plate Glass at Store
Police report a diamond cutter was used to open a plate glass window at Peacock and Drennan’s, 222 Marietta Street, creating neat entrance with no loud breakage. The carved glass and entry holes in window decorations revealed the method. no assailants remained on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock & Drennan's
Marietta Street
Ice curb joke from Lippincott's Magazine vignette
A professional humorist’s child observes steam rising from a lump of ice and exclaims it is hot. The father answers by directing the child to the pantry to see an ice cooler, as the scene turns on a witty fatherly quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott's Magazine
Lefty Flynn Leaves Yale After Marriage
Maurice Bennett Flynn known as Lefty due to his left foot kicking ability quits Yale’s Sheffield Scientific School after marrying chorus girl Irene Claire, daughter of a Holyoke cab driver. They plan a brief honeymoon before Flynn enters business with his wealthy father, director at several firms at 2 Rector Street New York. Irene, born Rena Leary, denies prior marriages or statements about a broker husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Bennett Flynn
Yale
Lefty
Sheffield Scientific School
Hla
Irene Claire
Rector Street
New York
Flynn
Rena Leary
Holyoke
Mass
McDonald
Supreme Victory of Art Shown in Violinist’s Work
A Russian violinist Alexander von Skthinsky, now professor at Shorter college, astonished Atlanta with Saint-Saens Dance of the Skeletons. After losing the forefinger in a Christmas explosion two years earlier, he relearned violin with a flexible fingertip devise, then resumed concert work. The Atlanta Philharmonic, conducted by Mortimer Wilson, supported a program of his youth miniatures and other Romantic pieces to a packed theater audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander von Skthinsky
Saint-Saens
Atlanta
Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra
Mortimer Wilson
Skibiinsky
Shorter College
Rome
America
Insky
Fie
Herman
Hts
Atlanta Philharmonic
Sohnbaert
Chopin
Tales of Koffman
Grieg
Wagner
Tannhauger
Fielder Named President of New Jersey Senate
James F. Fielder of Jersey City chosen president of the New Jersey Senate and by law will become governor when Governor Wilson resigns. He will serve as governor until next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Fielder
Jersey City
New Jersey Senate
Wilson
Fielder
Atlanta Doctor Returns After Family Illness
Dr. John C. Olmstead who had been in New York for weeks returned to Atlanta last night. He was summoned by his mother's illness and remained with her until she convalesced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Olmstead
New York
Atlanta
Olmstead
How to Be Remembered Sermon at St Mark's Methodist
Dr Hughlette preached at St Mark's Methodist Church on the memory of the just. He urged living like Jesus, valuing human interest, and relying on God's strength to dedicate life to helping others know Jesus as savior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Hughlett
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Moonshine Leader Shot Dead By Posse
Asheville N C January 12 After a sharp battle with revenue officers on the trail of a desperate moonshining gang Mack Mesa alleged leader was shot and instantly killed by the revenue men near Hanging Dog in Cherokee county The posse pursued the moonshiners after an ambush ten minutes of gunfire were exchanged and the attackers fled The dead man was found with a bullet hole through his head
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Mack Mesa
Hanging Dog
Charekea County
Tr. B. Shelton
W. M. Jolly
Hhis
Gales Sweep United Kingdom Across Heavy Storms
London January 12 United Kingdom was swept by heavy gales and snowstorms. Coastal shipping suffered damage and small craft wrecks occurred. North England faced a thirty three hour storm with continuous snowfall near Newcastle. Telegraph lines were down and ships like Mauretania and Celtic faced dire conditions.
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London
United Kingdom
England
Newcastle
Mauretania
Liverpool
New York
Celtic
Queenstown
Wayfarer
New Orleons
Philadelphia
Hamburg
Abessinia
Claus Horn
Jacksonville
Norfolk
Bremen
Proceedingsro
Cikoch
Girdleness
Scotland
Mortuary notices and funerals in Thomasville Ga
Mrs W F Griffin dies in Savannah and services held in Thomasville with J M Johnston presiding. Other deaths include Ethel Mooney, 26, of Baxley. Annie H Wilson, 64, at a private sanitarium. Terdy Gibson, 8, son of Mr and Mrs W B Gibson. and William D Keene, 6, at a private sanitarium. Interments planned in Flowery Branch, West View, Tasey, and other local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Griffin
Thomasville
Savannah
J. M. Johnston
Methodist Church
J .T. Culpepper
Roscoe Lee
W. B. Cochran
C. W. Cochran
J. C. Briley
Ardis Mc
Ethel Mooney
Athol
Atlanta
Frank Fraser
St Paul's Methodist Church
Flowery Branch
Mina Mooney
Baxley
S. J. Castleberry
Hill Street
Annie H. Wilson
Annie FE Wilson
H.W. Ozburn
Pavie's Chanel
West View Cemetery
Terdy Gibson
W. BR. Gibson
Verney Station
Poole's Chapel
Tasey
Deaf Evangelist to Speak by Signs at Local Church
Deaf evangelist Rev. J. W. Michaels of the Southern Baptist convention will preach at First Baptist Church tonight at 7 30 o clock in sign language. It is his only city appearance on this trip and all deaf residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Michaels
Southern Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
Michaels
Firet Baptist Church
United States
Philippines emerge as top buyer of American cotton goods
Washington notes the Philippine Islands have become the largest purchaser of American manufactured cotton cloth. Fifteen years ago fabric was scarce for native attire, but today the islands are the United States' best customer with prospects for further growth appearing excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Fifth Regiment Tournament Tickets On Sale at Daniel Bros
Tickets for the Fifth Regiment Military Tournament are now on sale at Daniel Brothers Drug Store and will be available at the gate on event day. Fans are urged to secure seats early as demand is expected to be high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Regiment
Daniel Bros
Rockefeller Physician Examines Rockefellers Health
William Rockefeller faced a medical examination in Miami to assess if he could safely testify before the House money trust committee. Dr. Charles W. Richardson conducted the assessment for Pujo’s panel, with no result announced yet, while Dr. Chappell and Percy Rockefeller offered no comments. The examination follows Rockefeller’s throat ailment that could impede testimony, with the party planning to depart for New York soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Wiliam Rockefeller
House of Representatives
Money Trust
Charles W. Richardson
House Committee
New York
Richardson
Pujo
Walter F. Chappell
Rockefeller
Percy Rockefeller
Money Trust’ Committee
Nassau
New Providence
Dr. Chappell
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Party
William G. Rockefeller
All Soft Drinks Must Have Lids Ordinance Proposed
The city health board ordinance committee, at Secretary G H Brandon's request, drafts rules to put sale and delivery of soft drinks under strict sanitary regulations. Brandon argues lids prevent germs during street delivery, and the measure was sent to the committee for an early report. Atlanta soft drink stands endorse the proposal as aiding enforcement by the health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Board
G. H. Brandon
Brandon
Atlanta
Health Department
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William James
King George
Dreyfus Case
de Clam
Lefty” Flynn
Stage
Bride
Hunter
Andrew J. Hunter
Fron
Illinois
William D. Keene
Wiliam D. Keene
Columbus
J. C. Mathews
Fither N. Mathews
Confederate Avenue
Harry G. Poole
Macon
Philippines
Tennessee
Lem Motlow
Lynchburg, Tenn
Puro
Daniel Bros. Co
Health Board
I Machine Co
Margaret Illington
Lyric
Fea Tae
Grand Youll
Maud Lambert
Ernest Bail
Rice
Sally Cohen
Faust Hufford
Kathleen Clifford
Atlanta Constitution
Ottin
Biro
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