Army Bill Passes With 101 Million Appropriation
Washington reports the house passed the army appropriation bill carrying 101 million dollars after two days of debate. An aviation amendment and speed-control ban were defeated or adopted, with labor groups pressing prohibitions and a requirement that war munitions be built in government plants. The bill funds maintenance for all army branches for the coming fiscal year and includes specific allocations for artillery, armored cars, and barracks improvements including a Houston chapel completion.
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Deltrick
Massachusetts
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Ilinois
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Porto Teleran
United States Army
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Guernsey
Maine
Great Britain
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Portland
Canad
Belgium
Public safety clash in Macon ends in knife fight
In downtown Macon a violent confrontation during a dispossessory case left Sheriff Proctor and Deputy Bowden injured by knives. Brewer, a white man, and Lula Woodward, a Black woman, were involved as officers faced obstructing a warrant. Both officers and bystanders were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
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Januar
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Mucourt
C. EL. Bowden
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Woodward
Sherif Proctor
Bowden
New and
Walnut Streets
Brewer
Proctor
Owden
Foreign trade shows marked improvement for United States
Official Commerce Department summary reports December exports near record highs and November exports fourfold higher than 1912. Breadstuffs, sugar, clothing and manufactures rise abroad while cotton products and minerals lag. Notable gains include autos, leather, machinery, chemicals, and cotton goods with Europe and the United Kingdom showing strong demand.
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Department of Commerce
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Hreagdstufts
Europe
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Neutherlands
United Kingdom
Germany
Wraue
Enghime
United States to drop to fourth naval power
Washington reports the Navy Year Book shows the United States will fall from third to fourth among world sea powers once all ships under construction by July 1, 1914 are completed. France rises to third. Britain remains first. The table uses tonnage, but wartime data limits accuracy.
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Germany
Japan
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Wilson to Fight for Shipping Bill in Senate Battle
The debate centers on a government controlled corporation to handle ship purchases and binding resolutions. Democratic opposition grows over caucus action as Lodge and Cummins oppose, while pro bill telegrams from Illinois Hurley and Jacksonville Chamber urge passage. Debates on registry transfer during war and leasing proposals replace hoped quick votes amid tightening urgency.
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Hlinole Manufacturers' Association
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Fla
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Smoot
Gallinger
Senatorfoot
Smith
West Virginia's share fixed in debt case
Washington January 22 Special Master Charles E Littlefield reports West Virginia's share of Virginia's 1861 debt is fixed at over 12 million dollars The court may adopt the report West Virginia must pay 7 1 million principal plus interest and share in assets while interest totals vary up to amounts cited by creditors and state representatives Virginia and West Virginia contested dates and interest from separation to final decree
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Virginia
Supreme Court
Charles E. Littlefield
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Two youths steal Andy Stewart’s car in darktown
Two Black youths, J. B. Parks of 173 Woodward avenue and Harvey Dowdy of 1568 West Peachtree Street, stole Andy Stewart’s automobile, then were found intoxicated in the vehicle at Wraser and Wair streets by Officers Palmer and McKidden. Stewart plans to prosecute in recorder’s court.
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Wair
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J. B. Parks
Woodward Avenue
Harvey Dowdy
Peachtree’ Street
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Stewart
Recorders Court
Two Baptists Seek Dr Broughton as Pastor Choice
Boston and Knoxville churches seek Dr Joseph Broughton as pastor. Boston offers a $6,000 salary while Knoxville proposes uncertain terms. Broughton, based in Atlanta, says his brother is rapidly recovering from a serious collapse.
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London
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Atlanta
Portrait of Wilson Hung in White House Gallery
A new portrait of President Wilson painted by Seymour Thomas was unveiled today in the White House, displayed alongside portraits of previous presidents. The exhibit marks a formal addition to the presidential portrait collection and reflects commemorative attention to the administration.
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White House
Washington
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Chinese Financial Expert Wang Sees Atlanta During US Tour
Fang Wang, famed financial commissioner of the Chinese ministry of finance, visited Atlanta on his trip to the United States. He expressed favorable impressions after meetings with local clubs and said his mission is to study American industry finances and trade before continuing to San Francisco.
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China
Fang
America
Chinese Ministry of Finance
San Francisco
Mr. Wang
Wang
Dr H M Hamill Dies Prominent Methodist Leader
Nashville Tenn January 22 News reached here this morning of the death last night at Tate Spring Tenn of Dr H M Hamill who for years has been in charge of the teachers training and Sunday school works of the Southern Methodist church He was also president of the International Sunday School association and chaplain general of the United Confederate Veterans having been paroled with Lee's army at Appomattox He was a native of Lowndesboro Ala and 63 years old.
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Tate Spring
H. M. Hamill
Southern Methodist Church
International Sunday School Association
United Confederate Veterans
Lee
Appomattox
Lowndeshboro
Ala
Atlantic Battle Fleet Heads to Guantanamo in Cuban drill
Washington January 22 The Atlantic battle fleet comprising fourteen battleships and eighteen destroyers under Rear Admiral Pletcher is en route to Guantanamo. The fleet will conduct battle practice in Cuban waters before moving to Panama for the March opening celebration. Carroll and Hunter advertise Red Ash block at 4.75.
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Atlantic
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Cuba
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Panama
Heantts to the 7 States worth $200000 this year
The item notes a value of two hundred thousand dollars assigned to Heantts for a journey or project associated with seven states this year.
Heals Skin with Resinol In Eczema Relief Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment to relieve itching from eczema and similar skin conditions. It claims instant relief from itching, better sleep, and rapid healing at low cost, noting doctors prescribe it for twenty years and offering a free trial from Baltimore.
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Resinol
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