Georgians Seek Money to Improve Altamaha River
A Georgia delegation from Macon pressed for more than two hours for an Altamaha River improvement plan at 15 000 a year. The hearing included South Georgia congressmen and former Rep Bartlett detailing Macon navigation work and facility benefits. The group sought a new survey and a five year appropriation of 100 000 with 50 000 barrier work, referencing deeper waters and ship traffic to Savannah and Brunswick.
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Wasnington
Macon
Howe Avers
Ailaniha
Georgia
Congress
South Georgia
Bartlett
Asiahon Company
Waller Defure
Adams
E Yates
Schoselu Jr
Wemath
Aunnicutt
Waterman
Hawkinsville
We Ither
Brunswith
Tairman
Wesers
Lie
Wemulgee
Yiessud
Maconians
Brunswick
Dublin
Cammerce
Havannah
Imne
Moware
Havanian
Albany
Buinoridge
Newton
Board of Angineers
Barner
Aries
German Juvenile Crime Rises as War Strains Youth
Berlin reports a sharp rise in juvenile crime linked to wartime pressures. Professor Frans von Jaiszt of Berlin University cites a recent inquiry noting boys 12 to 16 show increased delinquency, with indirect war effects including father absence and disrupted discipline. A decree from Cassel’s military governor bans bar visits, street loitering, and late smoking to curb youth disorder.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Frans Vor Jaiszt
Berlin University
Society For the
Liszt
Cassel
Spenkii
Bhowin
Omment
Bread Allowance Cut by Berlin Authorities
Berlin authorities order a reduction in bread rations amid a broader wartime curtailment. The weekly bread allowance falls from 8 to 1,900 grammes, with supplementary cards for lower income groups offering smaller weekly sums. The move aims to conserve supplies as wartime controls tighten across the homeland.
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Berlin
Gerd
London
Notre Dame Lady Appeals For Free Cure Offer
A misprinted plea from Notre Dame, Indiana, offers a free cure for joint pains and sciatica. The appeal claims blood purification and health improvements, urging readers to send a photo and join thousands testifying to benefits.
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Notre Dame
Waterbury Arrested After 3 Years on the Run
Montreal reports Jules Waterbury alias Stobert Johnson, sought for grand larceny in New York and other cities, was arrested in Montreal after years on the run. Police say he used many aliases and posed as a promoter of secret societies, with prior Atlanta prison conviction and alleged fraud schemes tied to public figures.
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Montreal
Jules Waterbury
Stobert Johnson
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
United States
South America
Waterbury
Canada
Vagram
New York Tonight
Icem
San Francis
Chingo
Kingston
Washington
Bethe Julluy M
Javis Ford
Atlanta
House
Senate
Griion Club
Preservation of Nation and States Highlight New York Bar Meet
Associate Justice Charles E Hughes urged preserving the essential elements of both state and federal government while maintaining local autonomy and national unity during the New York State Bar Association’s thirty ninth annual gathering. The meeting featured debates on federal power, German autocracy, new nationalism, and calls for standardized legal education and a four year law school curriculum.
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New York
Charles 2. Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
New York State Bar Asociation
Jnatice Hughes
national_ggcialiet
Rithcm
Hay
Hoosevelt
Congress
United States
Democratic Republic
German Empire
Code Cyantries
Europe
Justice Hughes
Washington
Alphaneo T Clearwater
Mra Whitman
Joseph H Choate
Henr Wo Tatt
George Wickersham
Dickinson
Chicago
A W Atwater-Battonner
Quebec
Armenian Massacre Report From Trans Caucasus
Telegraph says 1500 Sasun Armenians forced to surrender to Turks were killed by Mush governor orders with women and children drowned in the Paphrates. Armenia refugees abroad warn this marks the final destruction of the peasantry who fled to the mountains to escape massacre.
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London
Erivan
Trans-Caucasia
Mush
Paphrates River
Viscount Bryce
Russian Transcaucasia
Agiatic Turkey
Armenian Refugee Committee
Suphrates
High tariff duties sought on dyestuffs
Washington January 14 Representatives of textile manufacturers and the American Chemical Society urged the house ways and means committee to impose high tariff duties on dyestuffs to foster a domestic industry independent of foreign supply. Debate touched on potential monopoly risks and wartime needs for dyes and explosives, with some urging prompt action for immediate access from Germany through diplomacy.
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Washington
Textile Manufacturers
American Chemical Society
House
Ways and Means
Mal
Connecticut
Bernhard Heare
New York
Amercan Chemical , Society
Treasury
Charless
J Mer
Darty
Herman Metz
Germany
Illinois Democrats Indorse Wilson and Seek Harmony Delegates
Illinois Democratic state central committees endorse President Wilson and push re election to avert primaries clash. A harmony delegation at large from the state will be selected for the national convention, with names including Governor Dunne Senator Lewis and Representative Rainey among proposed candidates.
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Chicago
Tanvars
Democratic State Central Committees
Wilson
Springtie
Harmony
Dunne Roger C Sullivan
James Hamilton Lewis
Henry T Rainey
Jackson R Pierce
Peoria
Sullivan
Dunne
Carter
HH Harrison
Gas meter robbed at Decatur Street saloon
Burglars entered a near beer saloon at 160 Decatur Street early this morning and stole a gas meter. In a second attempt the pipe was broken, forcing them to retreat. The gas led Officer Collins to the scene in time to turn off the gas.
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Barwlars
Decatur Street
Xis
Collins
The Seriousness of Taking Cold Emphasized
A vintage ad urges attention to small illnesses and promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a natural, antiseptic remedy. It extols pine tar's invigorating effects and honey's soothing qualities, noting years of tested merits and warning against delaying treatment. Price listed as 15 cents.
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Bel
Dr. Bell
Dr- Bell
Helene Rigby Reunites Behind Bars With Old Friend
Helene Rigby, famed dancer, visits a federal prison on a fashion show tour and meets Jona Hall, once a vaudeville partner in a Broadway act. The reunion follows years of separation after Hall’s conviction in a fraudulent song contest.
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Helene Rigby
Jona Hall
John Hall
Miss Rigby
British Foreign Office No Match in Quick Wit For State Department
The Spectator weighs British and American discourse on freedom of the seas and war powers. It notes Washington’s state department as quicker in wit than London’s Foreign Office and discusses blockades, contraband, and naval power in relation to Germany. It questions Britain's aim to tyranny or domination of neighbors.
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British Foreign Office
State Department
London
the Spectator
Washington
Foreign Office
Wilson
Me Lansing
Acid House Destroyed At A Dupont Plant
Philadelphia January 14 An acid house at the DuPont Powder company plant in Gibbstown New Jersey exploded injuring five workers with two probably fatally. The brick and area structure was demolished at an estimated loss of 32000. Company officials said gas formed during nitrate crystal processing probably caused the blast.
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Philadelphia
DuPont Powder Company
Gibbstown
DuPont
Dulding
Irea
Mortuary Notices From Friday Deaths Downtown
Mrs Saran Moore of 352 Washington Street died Friday morning. Survived by one son, one sister, and one brother. body to Greenberg & Bono Chapel. V. H. Sanford, 48, died Friday at Point residence. survived by wife, two sons, two sisters. body to Barclay & Brandon. J. T. White, 80, Confederate veteran, died Friday near Weasley Chapel. survived by six sons and two daughters. body to Harry G Poole. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L Watts died Friday night at 9. body to Har ry G Poole. Paul Steiglitz, eight, died at private hospital Friday night. body to Harry G Poole.
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Saran
Moore
Wson
Washington Street
W. C Moore
Miss Caudle
Caudle
Greehberg & Bona
V. H. Sanford
WH. Sanford
Barclay & Brandon
J.T. White
I T White
DeKalb County
Weasley Chapel
Paul Steiglitz
Paul Steight
Harry G Poole
Wilson Asks for Money To Indemnify Foreigners For Injuries
President Wilson asked Congress to appropriate funds to indemnify foreign nationals injured in the South Omaha riots on February 21, 1909. The request, joined by Secretary Lansing, seeks payments totaling 41,030 dollars to Greece Austria Hungary and Turkey for damages and injuries linked to the riot aftermath. Greek citizens face a larger indemnity claim amid a broader foreign-reparations discussion.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
South
Omaha
Lar- Ring
United States
Greece
Austria Hungary
Tiols
Belieman
Edward Lowry
Webruary
Joan Masourides
Reek
Lansing
Agtria Hunkaly
Condensed Milk Barred to the Teuton Powers
Washington reports Kranee declined for military reasons to ship condensed milk to Germany and Austria Hungary. The Red Cross would supervise distribution to babies, with Ambassador Sharp awaiting replies from Britain and Austria Hungary. The State Department paraphrase notes the French government will not authorize shipments, even with Red Cross supervision.
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Washington
United States
Sharp
London
Can Red Cross
State Department
Austria Hungary
Great Britain
Col John T McGraw Indicted In West Virginia Bank Case
Col John T McGraw a Democrat from West Virginia and Charlen Dorbin were indicted today by a grand jury in Grafton for alleged felony counts connected to the closure of the Geetpon bank. McGraw pleaded not guilty and posted a 900 bond for a January 17 hearing.
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Grafton
W.va
John T McGraw
Democratic
Waenet Paramiteeman
West Vire
Une
BPS
McGraw
Hinton Dies Sudden on Streets of Austell
J Hinton aged 41 or 63 of 363 East Hunter dropped dead Friday afternoon in Austell Georgia from apoplexy. He is survived by one daughter Mrs DH Yenabie and four sons M BR, ohn xea howard. The body was sent to the chapel of Barry G Poole.
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Hinton
East Hunter
Austell
DH Yenabie
M BR
Ohn
Xea Howard
Barry G Poole
Itching Skins and Resinol Cure Endorsed
A Baltimore doctor promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol Soap as a universal remedy for eczema ringworm and similar skin eruptions. The ad claims near instant itch relief and rapid healing in most cases, noting only internal disorders would hinder results. Free samples are offered by mail from Baltimore Maryland.
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Baltimore
Itesipol Balthoore Md. A
Ford Peace Expedition to Disband Today
The Ford peace expedition heads to disband and return to New York after preparing a peace plan. Dr Charles KM Aked said Bryan Addams and Ford will arrive soon to push a tentative campaign inviting prominent thinkers from Europe and Asia to discuss peace. The Rotterdam will carry about 150 members home, with total expedition costs around 1 million dollars.
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the Hague
London
New York
Charlies KM Aked
Permanent Peace Board
Europe
William J Bryan
Mise Jane Addams
Henry Ford
Hague
Wall
Naion
Asia
Rotterdam
Hastie
America
Gaston Plant
Spirty
Mir Plantifé
Stockholm
Mississippi River
Corforo Ab
Maryland
Time of State Fair Fixed for Nov 2 11
Macon Ga January 14 Special At a meeting of the board of directors of the Georgia State Fair association held this evening the dates for the 1916 fair were fixed inclusive November 2 to 11 These dates do not conflict with the Grand Lodge of Masons meeting which will be in session October 29 to November 1 The Masons had threatened to meet elsewhere unless the fair association arranged their dates not to conflict with the grand lodge pledge
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Macon
Georgia State Fair Association
Grand Lodge of Masons
Masons
The
Fair Association
Jail Fire Strikes Wetumpka Prison Cell Block
In Wetumpka Alabama on January 14 a fire broke out at the Elmore county jail beginning in the furnace and spreading to the kitchen floor above. Prisoners on the upper floor were overcome by smoke and carried to safety with difficulty. Several inmates were unconscious but later revived.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Elmore County
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