Suits for 14 000 000 Escaped by Frisco Men
In St Louis a federal court dismissed suits to recover 14 006 000 from Frisco railroad directors. Receivers said dismissal fits plan to disclaim liability for bond issues on related lines. Names include L B Yoakum James Campbell W H Bixby A S Griex B L Winchell F ick Thayer O G W inyard and Vrank Trump gull.
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San Francisco
Road
Frisco
New Orleans, Texas and Mexico
Loomis Johnson
Frasco
Iie
St Louis
Branhsville
Mexico Row
The
W. H. Bixby
A. S. Griex
B. L. Winchell
Chicago
F. .Ick, Thayer
Boston
Eng
Orlvany
Tansas
Mexico
Texas
Robert Garner Jones Dies at Cartersville
In Cartersville on Tuesday November 19 Robert Garner Jones aged 1? years died at 6 oclock. He was the son of Mr and Mrs H W Jones of Cartersville and has many friends in Tennessee and Georgia. The funeral will be at his residence Thursday at 2 oclock conducted by Dr G L and Rev Wy Hunnicute. burial in Cartersville.
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Cartersville
Robert Garner Jones
H.W. Jones
Carrie Garner
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Georgia
Wy Hunnicute
Gartersville
Prediction of Democratic Defeat in 1916 by G R Hutchens
In Rome G R Hutchens, progressive candidate for short term senate, predicts a Democratic defeat in 1916. He argues McClure and his ally faced anti Democratic interference, party pressure, and federal influence bias. Hutchens cautions that the Democratic party has drifted from prior eras and will lose the November vote.
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Democratic ‘Party
G. H. Hutchens
Rome
McClure
Smith
Hardwick
Wilson
State Democratic Committee
Palley Morst
Lts
Georgix
jHence
Land Mortgage Bonds Favored by Governors
Madison Wisconsin November 10 In a rural credits committee report the governors conference urged state and federal action to authorize land mortgage banks and uniform registration of land titles foreclosures and taxation of mortgages. The Torrens title system was endorsed as a path to affordable funds for farmers through savings banks and trust funds. Governors O Neal Eberhart and others urged prompt bills and greater state credit to settlers while noting rate disparities hinder uniform rural credit.
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Madison
Wis
Rural Credits Committee
Governors’ Conference
Emmet O'Neal
Aladwins
O'Neal
A. 0. Eberhart
Minnesota
Cole Blease
South Carolina
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Test 2 Cent Law Deposition Arguments in Federal Court
Depositions were taken today in St Louis federal court to test the validity of Arkansas two cent passenger and maximum freight rate laws. The St Louis and San Francisco railroad leads the suit with other roads operating through Arkansas as co complainants. Frisco officials contend the Arkansas laws permit a profit of less than seven percent on the railroad's investment in Arkansas.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Arkansas
Frisco
Consistory entertains Scottish Rite leader Moore
George Fleming Moore grand commander of the Southern jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite was entertained Monday night by the Consistory. The event highlighted his leadership and the ongoing activities of the rite in the region.
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George Fleming Moore
Masons Attend Lecture at Atlanta Consistory Banquet
Commander Moore visits Atlanta for the tenth general convocation of the Atlanta Consistory. He will deliver a lecture Thursday night at the Masonic temple after the thirty third degree initiation. Scottish Rite Masons from Washington D C include A Wick H W Witcover and Carl Piau.
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Atlanta
Masonic Temple
Moore
Atlante Cormistory
Order
Washington, D.C
MM. A. Wick
H. W. Witcover
Carl Piau
Many Languages New Citizens Pledge Loyalty to U S
Fifty nine Jews of Atlanta became naturalized at Judge Newman’s court and later pledged loyalty in a banquet at the Jewish Alliance. The Civic League hosted the event to promote naturalization work. Toastmaster George Gershon led toasts with speakers including Isaac Schoen and Mose Lichenstein.
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Germany
Atlanta
Newman
Jewish Alliance
Tthe Civic League
George Gershon
Isaac Schoen
E Qberdorfer
Mose Lichenstein
Sam Zabin
S. Sapire
American Red Cross Aids Needy Mexicans
Washington November 10 Rear admiral Howard commander of the Pacific fleet reported that the cruiser Chattanooga had distributed American Red Cross supplies among 800 needy families at Acapulco Mexico Admiral Howard's dispatch was interpreted by navy officials as the explanation of reports from Mexico City that American marines had landed at Acapulco In all probability the Chattanooga's marines landed the supplies and supervised their distribution.
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Washington
Howard
Pacific Fleet
Red Cross
Acapulco
Mexico
Navy
Mexico City
Chattanooga
Beavers Barred At Board Meeting
The board discussed boarding house licensing by a commission in touch with police, and the grand jury report. Commissioner Vernoy spoke. routine matters were handled in public, including paying Detective George W. Antler’s widow two months salary. A request for four more detectives was sent to a special committee, and funds to repay Chief Tanford for a fugitive capture were eyed. The session ended with an executive session order by Mayor Woodward.
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Police Committee of Council
Vernoy
Lk. H. Butler
George W. Antler
Lanford
Council
Tanford
Toccoa
Woodward
Clearing House Organized Tuesday in Georgia
Prominent bankers and officials gather for a Georgia clearing house organization event. Attendees include leaders from Central Bank and Trust Corporation, Merchants and Farmers Bank, and state banking officials. Names referenced include J B Danson, A G Cendier, ALP Coles, W J Speer, Carl H Lewis, Rufus H Brown, FF Harawick, and J S Jones among others. The report mentions related banking revelations and connections in multiple Georgia cities.
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Rufus H. Brown
Georgia Hailana Bank
Augusta
Harawick
Dalton
J. S. Jones
Merchants’ and Purmnars ’Bank
Boston
Joseph W. Heffernan
Savannah Clearing “Home
Minister Arrested Charged With Theft In Rome
J. A. Thacker, a local preacher of the Congregational Methodist church, was arrested on a warrant by WA Wright for theft of a large canvas shell. Bound over to city court by Justice of the Peace Branch. The case follows prior sensational actions including a statutory offense conviction.
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Rome
J. A. Thacker
Wright
Thacker
2 Congregational Methodist Church
Thacher
Goss, Inventor of Goss Press, Dies in Chicago
Frederick Liewellyn Goss, inventor of the Goss printing press, died at his Chicago home on November 10. Born in Wales in 1847, he made his mark in the printing industry and led innovations that shaped press technology. He passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy in American publishing.
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Chicago
Frederick Liewellyn Goss
Goss
Wales
Opening of New Danse Club Draws Representative Crowd
A tea dance opening at the Danse club on Peachtree Street drew a large, prominent crowd. Mrs. Gayle Forbush and Mr. Morgan Wheeler led demonstrations while an orchestra hidden behind palms played. Notable attendees included Mrs. Adair, Mrs. Haverty, Miss Laer, and Colonel Graves among many social figures.
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Peachtree Street
Gayle Forbush
Missey Louize Laer
May Haverty
Mac O'Brien
Julia Murphy
Marie, Dinkins
Marion Atchison
Alling Fielder
Mary Murphy
Caille “Hoke Smith
Rocae Davis
Isabel“Robinson
Harriet
No Official Dinners at the White House This Year
Washington reports no official dinners or receptions at the White House this year due to Mrs. Wilson's death. Margaret Wilson returns from Williamstown, suggesting the season avoids an embarrassing diplomatic situation. Britain France Russia Japan representatives here are not speaking with Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey.
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White House
Wilson
Margaret Wilson
F. 5
Sayre
Williamstown
Mass
Great Britain
France
Russia
Japan
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Turkey
Frank Case Supreme Court Decision May Be Handed Today
A decision in the Leo Frank case may be handed down by the Supreme Court today after two days in session. If favorable, the case returns to the superior court for Judge Ben Hill to hear the motion to set aside the verdict on its marks. if unfavorable, the case potentially ends in the Fulton county courts.
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Leo Frank
Supreme Court
Seazion
Mr. Frank
Superior Court
Ben Hill
Fulton County
Mother's Friend advertised for expectant mothers
A vintage promoting notice extols Mothers Friend as an external abdominal support to ease pregnancy pains. It claims to relax muscles, reduce labor pain, and improve overall maternal health, with a mail order book from Bradfield Regulator Co. to Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta, Ga
Local Music Event at Winecdit Southern Gardens
A brief notice describes a community event featuring live music and dining at the Winecdit Southern Gardens. Attendees can expect a relaxed evening of entertainment and refreshments in a garden setting.
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Southern Gardens
Ady
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