Home Rule Victory Stirs Storm in Commons and Belfast
The home rule bill clears the Commons by 368 to 258 amid jubilant Irish leaders and demonstrations. In Belfast thousands protest, burn a copy of the bill as police guard the city, while London reports the Lords and Commons divisions confirming a long battle toward passage.
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Lords
Belfast
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Balfour
Smith
John A. Stynon
John W. Redmond
Timothy Healy
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Ffverals
Cas
Asquith
Redmond
House of Rommouns
Belmond
House of Fjords
House of Locds
Morning papers reveal the latest news and ads
The passage argues that tomorrow’s morning edition holds more complete news and the freshest advertising. It notes the habit of seeking yesterday’s paper is unnecessary, as today’s morning issue provides the most current information for readers.
Wilson Opposes Inaugural Ball In Simpler Inauguration
President elect Wilson favors abolishing the inaugural ball citing cost and public charity concerns. He asked William Corcoran Eustis to consider omitting the event, noting hesitations about disrupting established customs. Officials in Washington plan a meeting to discuss the proposal.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
William Corcoran Eustis
Washington
Hows
Eustis
Woodrow Wilson
Broussard
Louisiana
Commerce Court
Hustis
Hustie
George E. Hamilton
Hamilton
Personal injury suits seek damages totaling 41000 dollars
Three damage suits filed in superior court claim personal injuries from incidents in Atlanta and Decatur. Hardy Wheelis sues Industrial Engineering Co. for 25000 dollars after a fall on Winter Street. Mills Chambers seeks 15000 from Georgia Railway and Electric for injuries four years earlier. Robert Smith sues Mary A Walton for 1000 dollars over a scaffold collapse at a West North Avenue home.
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Hardy Wheelis
Industrial Engineering Company
Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic
Winter Street
Mills Chambers
Georgia Raily and Electric Company
Pearl Street
Decatur Street
Mary A. Walton
Robert Smith
North
Avvenor
Winecoff Sued Over 145 Dental Bill From 1908 1911
W F Winecoff prominent real estate owner and hotelier on Peachtree Street faces a superior court suit for a 1468 dental bill. Dentist FE Flynt alleges services rendered August 1908 to June 10 1911 for Winecoff and his wife with a gold plate and gold inlay included. Attorneys Hines and Jordan filed the petition seeking judgment plus interest from June 10 1911.
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W. F. Winecoff
Interear
Hines & Jordan
Drunken Chauffeurs Denounced by Sulzer Sign Law
Albany January 16 Governor Sulzer denounced drunken chauffeurs and signed his first law as governor. The statute imposes one year in prison or a $500 fine or both for operating a car while intoxicated.
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Albany
N.Y
Sulzer
Wren's Nest Home Bought for Uncle Remus Memorial
The Sign of the Wren's Nest in Gordon Street West End is purchased by the Uncle Remus Memorial Association with Snap Bean Farm included. Total price around 20 000 dollars with 14 550 cash and 650 note paid Wednesday. Deed handover set for Saturday at 2 PM by Mrs Harris in the Harris home. The site will open to the public next week and become a national memorial to Joel Chandler Harris.
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Joel Chendler Harris
Gordon Street
West End
Uncle
Harris
Remus
A. McD. Wilson
Uncle Remus
Snap Bean Farm
Chandler Harris
Judge Involved in Whisky Case Arraigns North Carolina Frauds
Washington January 316 a sensational report by Royal E Cabell commissioner of internal revenue to Secretary MacVeagh exposes alleged whisky frauds in North Carolina and criticizes District Judge Boyd Greensboro N C for restraining seizures of whisky over tax issues The report describes frauds against the government debauchery bribery and theft and notes that Judge Boyd issued three injunctions to halt government seizure and sale of the whisky continued on last page
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Washington
Royal E. Cabell
Internal Revenue
MacVeagh
North Carolina
Boyd
Greensboro
N. C
House Committee On
Treasury Department
Cubel
LG. Foster
Williams
N.C
Nenn Williams
Contest On Home Stretch Four Weeks Till Close
The Constitutions M and M contest entrants have passed the last quarter and are nearing the finish, four weeks remain until closing. Fans are urged to work hard and take advantage of weekly combination bonus votes, with two days left on those offers and the Montgomery special on ticket books.
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Montgomery
Fulton Fusiliers Win Fifth Regiment Tourney Title
The Fifth regiment tournament in Atlanta drew large militia crowds and heavy effort by Fulton Fusiliers and allied units. Funds raised aimed to deck Atlanta militia for Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, but box office receipts fell short of sending a company to Washington. The event, a socialBrookwood Hunt descendant, showcased 1500 actors per night and highlighted notable militia support for Georgia citizens.
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National Guard
United States
Seventeenth Regiment
Cty
Fort Oglethorpe
Atlanta
Brook
Washington
Baby Is Wanted by Parcel Post at Fort McPherson
A peculiar 1900s era note asks Postmaster General Hitchcock to foster infant parcel post. The letter from Fort McPherson requests guidance on shipping a baby by parcel post, with details about wrapping and regulations, while the postmaster general weighs the feasibility and safety concerns of such a shipment. The sender’s name is withheld per request.
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Baby
Fort McPherson
Washington
Patel
Hitchcock
T. McPherson
200 000 Strikers Walk New York Amid Labor Unrest
New York on January 16 reports nearly 200000 workers in strikes across major industries. Garment workers exceed 150000, hotels see walkouts, and Jewish daily papers add to the turmoil with editors and stockholders preparing editions. Strikes include Jewish Writers Union demands for higher pay and lighter workloads, with Barnard students volunteering as pickets.
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International Hotel Workers’ Union
Industrial Workers of the World
Elty Today
Elty
Jewish’ Writers’ Union
Barnard College
Freda Kirchweger
Saushter
Columbia Law School
One Term Enough for Mayor Gaynor
New York January 16 Mayor Gaynor said at a Holland Society dinner he would not seek re election. He praised Dutch citizens and urged voters to vote wisely noting many present did not vote for him last time. He predicted they will learn more before the next election.
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New York
Weeliam J. Gaynor
Holland Society of
Relief Sought Over Damaged Peachtree Street Pavement
Citizens appeal to city and county officials as Peachtree Street between Sixth and the city limits remains badly broken and rough. Councilman Haverty cites a red danger tag on a hole and says county interference blocked city repairs. County Commissioner Shelby Smith says county crew delays were due to other jobs and wet season, but promises action once possible.
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Peachtree Street
Sixth Street
Clarence Haverty
County
Haverty
Shelby Smith
Public Works Committee
Peachtree
Warren Bros
Boston
Bibb county indictments mark primary fraud probe findings
Macon Ga January 16 four indictments were returned by the Bibb county grand jury in the state primary probe. Jesse C Harris chairman of the subcommittee faced perjury charges. TY. B. Artope John Marneon and R. A Umpback received misdemeanor counts for fraudulently altering counting and recording ballots. Umpback was not located. Bonds set after warrants served.
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Macon
Bibb County
Jesse C. Harris
Atlanta
TY. B. Artope
John Marneon
Upper City
Umpback
Harris
Jesse C. Haring
Charles H. Halil, Jr
Charles L. Bartlett
Congress
D. R. Rodgers
R. A. Umpback
R. A. Umback
Georgia
Jesse C. Herris
Democratic Party
T. E. Artope
John Harrison
Central of
Revolt Expected When Budget Is Sent to Council
The 1913 budget faces revolt as it exceeds the $4,759,760 tentative sheet by more than $900,000 and seeks 25 percent more for new appropriations. City officials expect increased assessments citywide to fund improvements, with a proposed bond issue for streets and a 6 mill school tax. Mayor Woodward would veto crematory and any moral obligation payments, while others push for higher allocations and salary raises for public workers.
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J. H. Goldsmith
Council
W. G. Humphrey
Finance Committee
Neael Council
Graham Wa
Comptroller
Offit
West
Atlanta
James G. Woodward
Humphrey
Woolward
Weather Prophecy Forecast Generally Fair In Georgia
Weather prophecy notes generally fair conditions for Friday and Saturday in Georgia with cooler temperatures toward the north. Moderate south winds accompany the outlook, with low of 34 and high of 46 degrees. Normal temperatures and rainfall data are partial and unclear.
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Georgia
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