Mrs Fitzpatrick Named On Founders List At Chicago Meeting
Mrs Me Gregor Adams of Highland Park Illinois donated 590 dollars to Georgia and 500 dollars to the Georgia endowment fund to place Mrs Fitzpatrick of Thomasville on the founders list. Georgia now has two names on the founders list as the endowment drive nears completion. Ophelia Lawrence Blair entertained Southern delegation and visiting press. General Rosalie Jones plans another assault on Washington. suffrage delegation to meet President Wilson on June 30.
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Harvie Jordan
Chicago
Georgia
Women's Clubs of
Gregor Adams
Highland Park
Tll
General Endowment Fund
Fitzpatrick
Thomasville
Adams
Fitz Patrick
Ophelia Lawrence Blair
Southern Women's Club of
Trosalie Jones
New York
Washington
Federation
Wilson
Suffrage Club
New York City
Avante City
Dallas
Texas
Jacksonville
Fla
Agricultural Department
Fennybacker
Sarah Platt Decker
T. G. Terrill
Marshal
Beaufort Forest Fires Threaten Town and Homes
Forest fires west of Beaufort, North Carolina, roared under a strong wind and veered eastward toward the town. Scores of men rushed from Beaufort to check the blaze as the Cooper home and two large fish markets were reported in danger with no rain in weeks.
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Beaufort
N. C
Cheak
Cooper
White Wolf Breaks Through Cordon Near Lily Mountain
Pekin China June 17 White Wolf the notorious Chinese brigand with 1000 followers broke through the ring of regular troops around Lily mountain 100 miles south of Lanchow since June 4 General Chao with 5000 troops pursued the brigands after they devastated Wu-Feh Ho-Nan and Shen-Si on June 4 Attacked Tao-Chow in Kan-8i and after robbing inhabitants warned the town then were surrounded again by regular troops
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Pekin
China
White Wolf
Sogether
Lily Mountain
Lanchow
Geeral Chao
Negro Bound Over For Theft Of Gold
A Decatur Georgia report states Joe Beeks, a Black man, was arrested by Sheriff McCurdy and Deputy Livsey on December 2, 1911, for stealing 3300 in gold from J. J Lee at Ingleside. Beeks was bound over to the superior court with a 50 dollar bond but failed to pay and remained jailed.
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Decatur
Joe Beeks
McCurdy
Livsey
J. J Lee
Ingleside
Armour Station
Shelverton
Pond
Wilson explains to satisfy Jews in university address
Washington January 7. President Wilson’s May 2 address at the American university dedication drew Jewish concern. Herman Bernstein of Kentucky questioned whether scholarship excludes Judaism. Wilson replied there was no intention to discriminate and apologized for any unfair implication, noting extemporaneous speaking can omit broader context.
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Washington
Jane
Wilson
American University
Herman Bernstein
Hollis
Accused U S Judge Lauded by Roosevelt Letter Defense
Grafton West Virginia June 17 Arthur Dayton read a Roosevelt letter to his father Judge A G Dayton United States district court outlining the defense against impeachment charges. The letter dated May 29 1914 praises Dayton for acting with independence and disinterestedness in the Jackson case and notes no involvement with it.
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Grafton
W. Va
Theodore Roosevelt
A. G. Dayton
United States
Arthur Dayton
Dayton
M. M. Neely
West Virginia
New York
Roosevelt
Europe
Dudge Jackson
Department of Justice
Jackson
House Committee
Joint Navy Proposed for Leading Nations
Boston June 17 one navy for eight leading nations is the aim of a plan for world peace foundation to be sent to Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels The nations Germany United States Japan Great Britain Italy Austria France and Russia A joint convention would reduce armaments and allow joint use If any nation is attacked the contracting parties would postpone force until an international inquiry reports
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Boston
World Peace Foundation
Bryan
Daniels
Germany
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
France
Russia
International Commission of Inquiry
Government Attacked by Master Plumbers at Convention
Atlantic City June 17. Christopher Irving of Denver, president of the National Association of Master Plumbers, branded the Justice Department as intrusive and accused federal agents of espionage against the organization after 36 members were indicted in Des Moines for alleged restraint of trade. The group now counts 10,424 affiliates, up 1,006 in a year.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Association of Master Plumbers
Christopher Irving
Denver
Federal Department of Justice
Des Moines
Iowa
Irving
United States
Liner Kaiser Wilhelm II Rammed in Dense Fog near Southampton
The Kaiser Wilhelm II liner, carrying about 8 thousand aboard, was struck amidships by the Incemore in fog off St Catherine's Point. Damage included a large hole near the waterline. no injuries reported. The Incemore also damaged, while both vessels reached Southampton for inspection and repairs.
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Southampton
Kaiser Wilhelm IL
New York
Netley
Incemore
Black Sea
Antwerp
Eng Hen
Ince
Hammed
Rixnt Angles
London
North German Lloyd Company
St. Catherine's Point
Dabt
Dahl
Kaiser Wilhelm
Bremerhaven
Lloyds
Kaiser Wilhelm Sr
Consewood
Middlesboro
Grimsby
Newport
Cowes
Etruria
New Orleana
Hamburg
Copsewood
Woodmen Riot at Toledo Convention Sparks Police Call
Disorder erupts as Modern Woodmen of America factions clash in Toledo. Chairs and stands are toppled, a band plays until 11, and Head Consul Talbot suspends the session awaiting credentials report. Insurgents and regulars clash but no serious injuries reported.
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Toledo
Ota
Woodmen of America
Sariiuely
Talbot
Sonsol W. A. Northcott
Springfield
Committee On Credentials
Printing Pressmen in Annual Convention at Hale Springs
In Knoxville Tennessee the Printing Pressmens and Assistants Union of North America held its annual convention at Hale Springs. Officers for two years were installed: President George L. Berry Hale Springs. VP John M. Brophy Milwaukee. VP William H. Mcrough Kansas City. VP Daniel H. Prister St. Louis. Secretary Treasurer Joseph Orr Chicago. Trustees William J. Hai Toronto. William Geary Chicago. Frank Dermody Chicago. Patrick S. Grady Cleveland. Speakers included George Isaacs England and Charles Frances Printers League of America. Biennial convention plan favored. credentials and other matters approved.
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Knoxville
Ternn
Printing Pressmens and Assistants’ Union of North American
Hale Springs
Here
George L. Berry
John M. Brophy
Milwaukee
William H. Mcrough
Kansas City
Turkey Proclaims Siege to Stem Greek Exodus
From Constantinople a state of siege was proclaimed at Smyrna and along the Dardanelles to halt Greek emigration. The dispute over expulsion or forced migration has drawn protests from Greece and a belated threat of war as both nations prepare for armed conflict.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Constantinople
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Dardanelles
Turkey
Greece
Agnostic Receives Belated University Degree
Champaign June 17. Foster North of the class of Ser received the bachelor of gelonce degree from the University of Illinois after a 29 year lapse. President Edmund J. James found the case while gathering alumni for homecoming and urged North in Chicago to visit. North, bitter from a long legal battle to obtain his degree, initially asked the university to forget him. James noted chapel buses were obsolete and sent North his belated degree. He arrived today.
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Champaign
Ghapal
Foster North
Ser
University of Ilinoia
Edmund J. James
North
Chicago
Ali
State Supreme Court
James
Conditions Favor Showers Over Southern Georgia Next 48 Hours
Weather forecast notes a slight barometric low in the east gulf bringing showers across southern Georgia within 48 hours and likely rain into the northern part of the state. Winds from the west to southwest will be moderate with cooler temperatures from around 66 F at 7 a.m. to a daytime high near 80 F. rainfall in Atlanta expected to be light.
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East Gulf
Georgia
Lee Noblest Exemplar Urged by Secretary Daniels at Commencement
Secretary of the Navy Daniels urged Washington and Lee University graduates to imitate General Robert E. Lee, praising his leadership and devotion to duty. He contrasted Lee's restraint at Appomattox with wartime courage and urged students to adopt Lee as their exemplar for honor, sacrifice, and teaching youth.
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Lexington
South
Robert J. Lee
Lee
Washington
Daniels
Lea
Dantely
Appomattox
Strike Settlement Talks Help Westinghouse Workers
Pittsboro reports progress as officials say heads of two Westinghouse units will meet with strikers' committees tomorrow after a day of conferences aimed at ending the Turtle Creek valley strike involving 12,000 employees.
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Pittsboro
Westinghouse Industries
Turtle Creek Valley
Terge W. Richards
German Ambassador Target for Policeman
Count Johaan von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, narrowly escaped death when a policeman fired at the automobile en route to the University of Illinois commencement. The shot missed. Mayor Dobbins apologized and promised action. The ambassador judged the incident accidental and continued to Chicago.
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Champaign
Johaan von Bernstorff
Germany
United States
University of Ilinois
Count von Bernstorff
Arthur Meeker
Chicago
David Kinley
University
Warte Boutella Green
Michwetrphy
Murphy
Meeker
Dobbins
Count von Bernstorf
Businessmen Back President Wilson in Doldrums Claim
Washington reports President Wilson’s denunciation of a deliberate anti business campaign triggers letters to the White House. Manufacturers nationwide align with his view that a psychological depression has been created and urge action. A St. Louis hardware firm notes sales near last year’s pace, predicting a potential half-year gain if current trends continue.
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Washington
Wilson
Wea
White House
St. Louis
Dominican Government Demands US Consul Withdrawn
Santo Domingo said the Dominican government asked the United States to remove the American consul at Puerto Plata for siding with the revolution. Washington reported the appointee, Frank A. Henry of Wilmington Del, has served two years and the request awaited reply.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
United States
Puerto Plate
Washington
Frank Anderaun Henry
Wilmington
Del
Puerto Plata
Savannah Motorists Visit Americus for Southern Georgia Tour
Savannah drivers touring south Georgia head to Americus Thursday morning. An entertainment committee led by Hon. Crawford Wheatley plans a pleasant program for the visiting party.
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Americus, Um
Savannah
South Georgia
Americus Thurasay
Crawford Wheatley
Senate panel voices strong opposition to Colombia Nicaragua treaties
Washington reports show Democrat and Republican members opposing the Colombia and Nicaragua pacts as Secretary Bryan argues for ratification. Objections center on US regret over Panama partition and a $25,000,000 indemnity to Colombia, while Nicaragua terms face scrutiny over canal rights and naval bases. Fears emerge that Colombia may pursue territorial aims if paid, with regional leaders wary and calls for releasing correspondence to the public.
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Washington
Colombia
Nicaragua
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bryan
Senate
United States
Panama
Venezuela
Ecuador
Mutinous Convicts Subdued by Warden in Georgia Camp
In Plainfield Georgia on a Friday mutiny broke out at the Dodge county convict camp over a warden's order to haul water. Warden Dennis, empowered by the state, ordered restraint. Lon Sell, a black convict, allegedly attacked with a pocketknife as punishments were imposed. Three inmates were shackled and caged but refused to leave their cell when ordered to work.
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Plainfield
Dodge County
Dennis
Lon Sell
Snell
Dennia
Suddath Earns Degree After Twelve Years in Athens
Robert O'Neal Suddath of Maysville graduates in agriculture after a 12 year wait. He entered college in 1910, took a full term after years away, worked for the government, taught school, and soloed his own degree path. He is under 30, married with four children, and faced gown insignia protests during the ceremony.
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Athens
Robert O'Neal Suddath
Maysville
Wanuil
Aisa
Sean
Tha Det
Bond Issue Passes in Americus with School and Hospital Funds
Americus voters approved a $10,060 bond issue for a Braman school building and to fund Sumter County hospital indebtedness. Both measures carried by a substantial majority, expanding local facilities and infrastructure with the approved financing.
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Americus
Amerius
Mma
Anal Pew
Braman
Amenens
Sumter County Hospital
Meridian Shriners Honor Adair at Meridian Temple
Meridian Shriners express esteem for Forrest Adair potentate of Vaanna temple in Meridian Mississippi. The gesture followed hospitality shown during a Mamasa temple visit as Halmasa temple hosted dignitaries from the north east and west in Atlanta.
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Mamasa
Forrest Adair
Vanna
Halmasa
Ansayteq
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