Rights and Duties of Neutral Nation Stated by Wilson
Washington declares a full defense of neutral rights in the European war. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan explain that no neutral government must block contraband trade to all belligerents, nor force equalization of naval power. The letter reveals new facts about searches, Alaska transit denial, and protests to Britain and Japan, with continued discussion on war loans.
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Washington
United States
Tong
Wilson
Brydo
Robert Lansing
State Department
Stone
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Germany
Austria
Selley
Great
Britain
Austria-Hungary
Riberty
Alaska
Haseen
Colombia
Senator Stone
Japan
Great Britain
American
Atlanta Women Sell Pencils to Fund State Crippled-Children Hospital
Atlanta women launch a pencil sale from Empire Building Room 701 to fund a state wide hospital for crippled children. Proceeds will finance care and training without requiring donations, with advance orders from businesses and plans for nationwide expansion if successful.
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Empire Building
Chatworth Marshal Dies From Wounds
Joan S. Fincher deputy marshal of Chatworth Georgia died in an Atlanta hospital from gunshot wounds suffered December 20. He was shot by the brother of Knick after arresting him for drunkenness and disorder. Fincher leaves a wife six children and two brothers J C and J A Fincher of Dalton. The body will be taken to Chatworth for funeral and interment. Knick's 21 year old brother was jailed in Atlanta after the shooting. Several shots were exchanged and one Knick brother was shot in the leg.
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Joan S. Fincher
Chatworth
Knick
Atlanta
Fincher
Dacia Remains at Galveston Amid Weather Delays
Galveston Texas January 24 Unfavorable weather today prevented the steamer Dacia from departing for Rotterdam. Captain McDonald said no attempt will be made to start the voyage until conditions moderate.
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Galveston
Texas
Dacia
Rotterdam
McDonald
Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You
Classified ad fragment urges readers to clearly describe propositions to awaken interest. It explains that a thorough, concise description costs a few extra cents but yields better results. Phone Main 5000 and ask for Classified Ad Dept in Atlanta.
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Ad Dept
Atlanta
Bold thief enters building in front of police station
A burglar sneaks into Church's saloon beside Atlanta police barracks on Decatur Street in front of officers. John London and Henry Vaughn alert police. a pursuit ensues as the thief escapes through an alley while Supernumerary Ellis fires a pistol. No confirmed items stolen.
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Atlanta
Church
Decatur Street
John London
Henry Vaughn
Ellis
Jhen
Arrested for Murder Committed Years Ago
J. H. Portworth a 29 year old Braswell Georgia farmer was arrested by two citizens at Terminal station after a Blacksburg Virginia sheriff telegraphed that Portworth was wanted for a murder two years ago. Portworth denies the charge and is held for an officer from Blacksburg.
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J. H. Portworth
Braswell
Blacksburg
Portworth
E. Z. Wilson
Payne Street
S. W. Shipp
Powder Springs
Shipp
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Evidence in Murder Barred to Newspapers in Oklahoma Court
Ardmore Oklahoma January 24 Newspapers were forbidden to publish evidence in important cases in Johnston county district court by an order of Judge J H Linesbaugh. He said such publication makes it difficult to obtain juries in a murder case.
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Oklahoma
Ardmore
Okla
Johnston County
J. H. Linesbaugh
Thaw Returned to Tombs Prison After Boston Transfer
Harry K Thaw is back in New York at the Tombs after a Boston stopover en route from New Hampshire. He faces arraignment on a conspiracy indictment tied to his Matteawan escape and murder insanity acquittal. Prosecutors Jerome and Kennedy soon question him as his lawyers press for rapid sanity determination and possible bail.
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New York
Harry
K. Thaw
Morfimg
Boston
New Hampshire
Matteawan
Stanford White
Thaw
Thawe
William Travers Jerome
Kennedy
Fromm
Supreme Court
Abel Smith
John B. Standhfield
Morgan J. O'Brien
Ing Thaw
Tombs
Food supply questioned by Britain cabinet committee
London January 24 the question of food supplies in the United States and the rise in prices is being considered by a cabinet committee headed by Premier Asquith according to official press bureau statement.
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London
United States
Asquith
Guns Thunder North Sea to Switzerland on Western Front
London reports near continuous artillery engagements from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier with heavy fighting in the Argonne and Alsace. Russia’s lower Vistula may shift operations, while Austria Hungary and Romania draw German concern. Paris notes intense bombardment north of Ypres and in the Argonne with no decisive infantry attacks and several trench changes along the Aisne. Continued reports from Vienna indicate political shifts in Austria Hungary under German oversight and possible troop redeployments.
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London
Argonne
Alsace
Poland
Russia
Vistula
Staig
Germany
Iuagery
Rumania
Vienna
Bukowina
Romania
Rome
Austria-Hungary
Count Tisza
Hungary
Serbia
France
Norfolk
Paris
War Office
Zillebeke
Flanders
Chateau de Herenay
Arras
Albert
la Boisselle
Carnoy
Four de Paris
Uffholaz
Hartmanns-Wellerkopf
Nieuport
Lombaertzyde
Yprea
Autoire
Vermellés
Aisne
Loupin
Heurtebige
Berry-au-Baccain
Prunay
Louvain
Perthes
Beausejour
Massignes
Villa-sur-Tourbe
St Hubert
German Cruiser Bluecher Sunk in Running Naval Action
London reports a German cruiser squadron tried to repeat raids on Scarborough and Hartlepool but was met by British patrolling forces. In a running engagement the armored cruiser Bluecher was sunk and two German cruisers were badly damaged while British losses were minor. Only about 123 of Bluecher’s 885 crew saved. A separate clash between light cruisers and destroyers followed, outcome undetermined.
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London
Scarborough
Hartlepools
Bluecher
Binecher
Admiralty
Savoy Theater Hosts Episcopal Service in Church Fashion
In downtown Atlanta the Savoy theater on Peachtree Street served as a church venue last night. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew organized a Sunday service led by Bishop Nelson with St. Philip's choir and soloists. Dr. John Atkinson of St. Philip's spoke at the close and invited renewed attendance next Sunday.
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The
Savoy
Nelson
St. Andrew’s Brotherhood
Savoy Theater
Peachtree Street
J.a
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Episcopal Church
Burton Lisith
St. Philip's Cathedral
Wil. Love
St -Philip
Frénaches
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Hfe
John Atkinson
St. Philip's
Atkinson
British fleet battles German squadron off Heligoland
British Vice Admiral Beatty led a 5 battle cruiser force against German ships including the Bluecher Derflinger Seydnitz and Moltke. The Germans fled toward home waters after a four hour chase, with Bluecher slowed and overwhelmed by Lion. Several German vessels were damaged entering mine and submarine zones.
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Bliecher
Derflinger
Germany
Seydnitz
Moltke
Goeben
Black Sea
David Beatty
Helgoland
Tiger
Lion
Beatty
North Holland
Amel
Schiermonnik-boz
Bluecher
Weather Outlook Deluge or Snow Across States
Forecasts predict rain or snow across multiple states starting Monday with colder conditions by Tuesday. Louisiana and Arkansas show unsettled to rain or snow, Kentucky and Tennessee expect local snows, Virginia mixes snow sleet and rain, and Florida examines rain with a colder trend inland. Alabama and Mississippi expect cloudy conditions and warming without clear precipitation, while North and South Carolina face rain, snow, or mixed preciptation with a cooling trend.
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Georgia
Clouisiana
R G
Arkansas
Vait
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Collder
Alabama
Mississippi
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