Banker Morse Sentenced Fifteen Years in Atlanta Pen
New York report details Charles Morse and Alfred Curtis convicted of misusing funds at National Bank of North America. Morse to serve 15 years in Atlanta. Curtis granted suspended sentence. Bail fights ensue as court drama unfolds with family reactions and appeals.
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Hough
Morse
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Lacombe
Wren
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Georgia Synod Closes Session In Athens Tonight
The Georgia Synod wrapped up its session in Athens with a morning focus on foreign missions. Dr J McElroy Columbus Dr H Chuster accretats of foreign missions Dr Bradiev Su Chien China Mr Caskey of the interdenominational laymans movement and A Rowland Athens spoke. An $80000 endowment for Columbia Theological Seminary was approved. Rev James Stacy concluded his 32 years as clerk. Rev John S Armstrong of Atlanta was chosen in his place. Closing sermon delivered by Rev W Lingle Atlanta.
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China
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Columbia
Tnsological Seminary
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Snod Law
John S Armstrong
Atlanta
Wol Lingle
Governor elect Joseph M Brown speaks in Dublin
Governor elect Joseph M Brown arrived in Dublin on November 6 and stayed for a warm welcome. He attended a dinner at Izzie Bashinski's home and received an auto tour of the city. He spoke at the High School Building and the court house to a large crowd, urging harmony and state resource development. Wellington of the Hoxe Smith Club led the entertainment.
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Joseph M Brown
Izzie Bashinski
Iune
Court House
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Hoxe Smith Club
Taft Invited by Savannah during South tour
President elect William H Taft was invited by Savannah officials led by Mayor Tiedeman and a committee from local duty trade bodies to attend automobile races during his south tour. Taft's cousin W L Taft, a former Baltist, has leased a Savannah home and will spend the winter there with his two daughters enrolling in a Savannah school.
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Tiedeman
Bavarnai
William H Tare
Yhar
Savannah
South
Detertaux
Anite
W L. Taft
Massachusetts
Helen Taft
Standard Oil Agent Ignores Trusts in New York Hearing
In New York on November 6 the government’s attorney pressed Laula Blaustein to define a trust as he testified about Standard Oil. The agent said he did not know what a trust was while calling Ernst harmful and noting Standard as the largest independent company. He explained independence meant free of banks and setting its own prices. Cross examination showed concealment of ownership served to spur competitive pricing, with no price changes or public effects cited.
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New York
Standard of
Laula Blaustein
Ernst
Bisnatein
British Fleet Tour Idea Stalls Amid Official Doubts
In London during November the plan for a British rest to tour the world falters with no progress since summer. Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin hinted at the idea after the U S fleet left Australia, but a high admiralty official today denied that any voyage was contemplated.
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Alfred Deakt
Australia
Austra Ma
Admiralty
Atlanta Ready to Welcome Taft With Warm Georgia Aid
Atlanta chamber of commerce president Asa Candler writes Judge Taft urging a winter visit to the city. Taft’s possible winter stay in Atlanta before the March 4 inauguration at Washington is under consideration as local leaders pledge strong support and plan events.
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Taft
United States
Atlanta
Washington
Asan Candler
Atlanta Chamber, of Commerce
Georgia
Candier
Willam Hart
Asa G Candler
Chamber of Commerce
Lowry
Robert J Lowry
Taft A Fetter
Hot Springs
H H Jackson
Fulton County
Taft Club
Morris Brandon
Yale Alumni Association of
Good Roads Amendment Carried in Alabama
Special early returns from Montgomery indicate the good roads amendment passed while amendments for new county organization and biennial legislative sessions are in doubt. The county proposal would form counties of at least 600 square miles with values and population thresholds, ensuring no county drops below 600 miles. The good roads plan would allocate convict earnings to roads per county, and the third amendment would set biennial legislative sessions.
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Montgomery
French Jockey Club Bars Americans in France Entry Rule
New York dispatch says the French Jockey Club plans to bar American trainers and jockeys from racing in France. A three years residence requirement would be issued to those wanting to ride or train there. The move follows track closures in New York pushing workers to seek jobs in France.
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Prigate
It Te Eaid
Big Store in Bankruptcy Involuntary Proceedings Against George D Whaley
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were instituted this afternoon against George D Whaley of Americus Georgia. The extensive establishment was ordered closed with United States Marshal White appointed receiver. Whaley has made no official statement of his liabilities or assets, but both are probably considerable. The move affects one of the oldest and largest mercantile establishments in southwestern Georgia, with local commercial circles expressing regret. No other institutions were affected.
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George BD. Whaley
Americus
George D Whaley
United States
Marshal White
Whaley
Aseets
Georgia
Marching to the old-time Dollar Bill refrain
A lively note on the three bills for business hailing the March chorus of “Hep to the right” and “Yankee Doodle Dixie.” The piece celebrates the dollar bill with marching optimism as the nation’s economy is urged forward with patriotic tunes and jubilant tempo.
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Ringin
Pizin
Hill
Officers Named Ay Tauchters At State DAR Meeting
After a three day session Covington hosted the tenth annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Officers elected include state regent Miss W Godfrey of Covington and Mrs John M Graham of Marietta. Brunswick was chosen as the next meeting place. Continued on January 7.
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Covington Ga
Davebters of the
John M Graham
Marietta
Graham
Daughters of the Revolution
Atlanta Constitution Waa
W Godfrey
Covington
John M Grahem
George Brown
Atlanta
Baltimore and Missouri Vote Broadcasts Stir Uncertain Twists
Baltimore election tallies show Taft leading in city wards with about two thousand vote margin and uncertainty remains on electors while Missouri reports a Democratic legislature majority with results leaning toward minor state offices. New Orleans talks aim to heal rifts between farmers unions and cotton exchanges through proposed contract revisions and committee talks.
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Watlot
New Orleans
Ile
W B Thompsn
CS Barrett
National
Femers Union
Cotton Exchanges
Partners’ Union
Tay Beers
Catton Exchange
Dianter
Coldest November 5 on record in New York area
A light snow fell in the upper town area as flakes sifted down on a 15 mile per hour breeze. The mean temperature yesterday and last night averaged 4 degrees below the daily average, making November 5 the coldest day in local weather bureau history for the date.
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New York
Local Weather Bureau
Shot and Fatally Wounding in Montgomery Ala
November 6 reports describe Sam Bailey and John Smith quarreling over a son, a gun fired fatally injuring one party. Statements suggest Bailey suffered a fatal injury though confirmation is incomplete. Early returns show Republicans averaging around 2,000 votes, about 76 percent of the total, per included reports.
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John Siblth
Son of & Gun
Serah
Baliey
Earth
Street Committee Hearings On Muddy Roads And Taxes
Citizens urged relief from muddy unpaved streets and bad sidewalks at a city street investigation committee meeting. Complaints included sewer issues, paving delays, and high tax burdens. officials promised visits to sites and a Monday session to review written claims.
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Roverts
Hancock
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Weather Summary for Georgia and Nearby Areas
Georgia fair weather with warmer Sunday. Light to moderate winds. Temperature readings show low around 2, high around 60, mean about BO rainfall in the last 24 hours is 00 inches. Excess rainfall since month start 162 inches. Data include usual normals and variations.
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