House votes today on the warning resolution in congress
As debate rages over armed merchant ships the House nears a pivotal vote. Leaders see Bryan influence as crucial while Republicans push to table the McLemore warning resolution. Twenty-six lawmakers from both parties meet with Bryan amid secrecy as factions split on war's edge.
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Georgia law enforcement convention urged to curb lynching
Augusta Chronicle editor urges a statewide convention to discuss a moral constitution and end lynching. The editorial argues a law enforcement convention could better defend Georgia institutions, calling for the state to declare firm action and invite national support.
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Six Men Cremated in El Paso Jail Fire
Six prisoners died and about forty were injured when a blast from a gasoline and kerosene bath used for vermin control exploded after a masked attacker allegedly struck a match. Most victims were trapped near the bathhouse. firemen and guards aided the injured as investigations begin.
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Supreme Court to Review Virgin Bankruptcy Litigation
Washington March 6 The supreme court today decided to review the bankruptcy litigation over the property of John Virgin a jewelry merchant of Macon Georgia.
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Advertising drives practical economy and value in commerce
The piece argues that theory fails without systematic application of value, praising advertising as the key to saving and efficiency. It notes Constitutional guarantees aiding stores in Atlanta, three percent luxuries, and merchants’ large spend to promote economy through sharp price reductions, urging careful reading of daily merchant messages for best merchandise at lowest prices.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s 1916 cotton crop expected small says Price
Commissioner James D Price of Georgia forecasts a smaller cotton crop for 1916 despite larger plantings. He cites diversified farming, fertilizer shortages, inferior quality, and reduced seed meal production as key factors, noting fertilizer tags show lower sales in the first two months of 1916 than in prior years.
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Probe of Graft Charges Ordered by City Council Monday
Alderman Dunlap chairs a five member investigating board to probe charges that Councilman Renfroe bought supplies on a city contract. The board will hold open sessions, with $500 budget, and will report findings to the council after hearings. First meeting slated for next week pending mayoral approval.
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Husband Dares Wife To Take Poison in Vain Reckless Act
Mrs Gordon, 34, of 17 Lastain Street swallowed acid after claiming her husband abused her and dared her to kill herself. She is in serious condition at Grady Hospital. Gordon denies the accusation, saying she took the acid to frame him. He admits he dared her to drink it.
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Principe de Asturias Sinks After Striking Rock Off Brazil
Twenty-four hours after the disaster off Sebastiao Point near Santos, reports place 445 people lost with 143 saved. The liner Principe de Asturias, en route between Barcelona and Bahia, sank in five minutes after striking a rock. Survivors were ferried to Santos by the steamer Viga, with swift search under way for additional victims.
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Foreman denies Pudding defiance of Harvard faculty
Howell Foreman business manager of the Hasty Pudding club telegraphs The Constitution to correct impressions that students defy Harvard authorities. He says the report is groundless and that the musical comedy will be produced along usual lines, with or without official approval. The piece notes female roles have been played by male students for years.
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North Dakota Dry Law Leaves Penitentiary Short on Convicts
Washington March 6 Warden Tal bott of the North Dakota penitentiary told a senate committee investigating charges to fix sisal prices that the anti liquor laws were so effectively enforced that he could not get enough convicts to run the twine work. He kept only three workmen in the plant and had 280 in the entire penitentiary. The figures interested committee members who paused the inquiry.
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Col Black Named to Succeed Kingman as Chief of Engineers
Washington March 6 Colonel William M Black was nominated to succeed General Dame Kingman as chief of engineers of the army. The move follows the Colonel Black s election announced last week.
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Brandeis Battled Over Liquor Ties in Senate Hearing
James Cannon Jr of Virginia, chair of the Anti Saloon League's legislative committee, urged the Senate investigating committee to question Brandeis about past liquor defense work for the Protect ive Liquor Dealers Association and the New England Brewers Association. He argued Brandeis showed biased stance on liquor issues and raised concerns about his suitability for the Supreme Court. The hearing reviewed records from Massachusetts legislative docket and discussed Brandeis's role as counsel for liquor interests and opposition to reform measures. Tomorrow the committee plans to hear James Tonnta Abe Stein and Moses Stroeck regarding the Lennox bankruptcy case.
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Reckless Driving Of Autos Is Laid To City Employees
City council debated an ordinance to purchase a city tax assessors auto for 1920s use. The measure faced strong opposition from Councilmen Johnson Akerman and Thomson who argued the city already has too many cars and that city workers abuse machine use. The ordinance was defeated after contentious discussion.
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Gains by Germans in Verdun region and Champagne
Paris admits Crown Prince infantry captured Forges Village nine miles northwest of Verdun. German advances in Verdun and Champagne are not enough to alter the situation. French confident of victory at Verdun. Russians land on the Black Sea coast near Trebizond, capturing towns and prisoners. French absorbed in Verdun battle, belief German offensive weakened and defense ready.
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Weather Prophecy Partly Cloudy Forecast
Washington forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with Tuesday and Wednesday in Georgia Partly cloudy in the north portion with somewhat cooler temperatures. High near 81, low around 66, normal around 74. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is 0.0 inches with 0.45 inches deficiency since month start and 0.483 inches since January.
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