Wilson stresses good roads need to Congress head
The American Roads Congress in Atlanta draws visitors, with the Auditorium open late to showcase road exhibits. President Wilson regrets missing the fourth meeting but endorses the congress’ work as guiding national road policy. James H. MacDonald presides the afternoon session and Fortex Harrison discusses road selection for improvement.
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Congress
American Roads Congress
Fulton County
Wilie West
Firestone Company
George D. McCutcheon
Buick Motor Company
Bureau of Information
Ivy
Woodrow Wilson
Austin B. Pletcher
American Road Congress
Atlanta
Fletcher
Austin B. Fletcher
Fourth American Fond
Consreus
White House
Washington
James H. MacDonald
Connecticut
Fortex Harrison
Southern Railway
Harrison
Hig
South Wood
Atlant
War Declared Between Villa and Carranza clash
Dispatches from Juarez and Aguas Calientes report a declared war between Villa and Carranza. Carranza forces move north to meet Villa. Villa departs from Aguas Calientes with a column. Carranza branded rebel at a convention meeting. many chiefs favor Carranza while Villa urges arms. U.S. to evacuate Vera Cruz discussed with Bryan in Washington.
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Texas
Tha Gar- Fanza
Will
Juarez
Aguas Calientes
Leon
Queretaro
Pablo Gonzales
Carrenga
Stine
Villa
Manuel Chan
Carranza
Panfilo Natera
Matera
Central Zone
Caranzala
Mexico City
Rafael Muzquin
United States
Cordoba
Wilson
Bryan
Vera Cruz
Washington
Own An Automobile
Advert announces opportunities to buy used cars at low cost through the Constitution Wanted columns. Suggests many sellers offer cars owned briefly, at fraction of original price, and urges readers to call main telephone numbers for listings in Atlanta.
Four Georgia Brothers Raise 824 Bushels On 4 Acres
In Macon the Georgia state fair awarded prizes to 1,500 corn club entrants. Four Jasper county brothers produced 324 bushels on one acre, Luther Allred 227.17, Clarence 220, Elmer 219, Arthur 157. Their effort nears the U S record of 242. Appling county led in exhibitor count at 132 with 46 bushels per acre, while Chattahoochee counted 13 entrants with 73 bushels per acre. Thirty eight Georgia boys exceeded 100 bushels per acre.
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Macon
Corn Club
Jasper
Pickens County
Luther Alfred
Clarence
Elmer
Arthur
Luther Allred
United States
Walker Lee
Danson
Ala
of Georgia
Appling County
Chattahoochee
Enemies of Rum Are in Atlanta at W C T U Convention
Hundreds of delegates arrive in Atlanta for the national Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at the Baptist Tabernacle with arrivals from Chicago and New York. State delegates converge on the First Methodist church as Welcome Night precedes sessions with speeches by judges mayors ministers and club leaders and plans for decorations and pages.
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Atlanta
Baptist
Red Men's Fire
First Methodist Church
Baptist Tabernacle
Youight
Whch
John C. Hart
James G. Woodward
4. M. DuBose
Samuel Lumpkin
Federation of Women's Clubs
M. & Brittain
Georgia Schoole
G W. Michelberger
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
National
Anna A. Gordon
Illnois
Sesson
Frances W. Graham
New York
Annie Jones Pyron
Georgia
Oideo
O'Colck
T Patterson
John B. Dobson
A. B. Cungus
Cartersville
Union Signal
E.G. Morand
Irwinton
Sire
WY Davis
Sandersille
W. G. Cotton
Columbu
Sadie Lee
Statesboro
L. B. Sehurma
Savannah
Resolutions Committee
Walter T. Newman
Regulations for administration of cotton futures law
Washington November 11. Hearings begin tomorrow before Secretary Houston and treasury officials on regulations to eliminate gambling from cotton futures contracts. Law takes effect February 18, 1915, with a 2 cent per pound tax on futures sales not conforming to department standards. Tentative delivery standards include buyer and seller identities, quantity in pounds, delivery date, and adherence to United States standard grades.
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Houston
Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Pr Tde
Bureau of Markets
Secretary of Agriculture
No Canadians Living When Germany Wins
In New York during a Canadian club dinner Arthur L. Sifton, Alberta premier, notes Canadians expect no effect on themselves if Britain falls, claiming they would be dead. He predicts prosperity for Canada as displaced Europeans migrate to the Dominion seeking new homes.
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New York
Canada
Arthur L. Siften
Alberta
Dominion
Federal Reserve Board Defines Commercial Paper For Banks
Washington intoday board issued circular outlining early powers of twelve Federal Reserve banks and a broad definition of commercial paper. It notes banks will not use all powers immediately and emphasizes acceptance of deposits, rediscount of bills, and checks. The document discusses war-driven economic changes, gold demands, and foreign investment effects on U.S. credit and currency, with a twofold function to extend emergency credit and protect domestic holdings.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Baptea
Wate
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Federal Reserve
David
United States
Europe
Germans Gain In Attempt To Reach Channel
London reports that the German assault aimed at reaching the Channel is advancing with the sinking of the British gunboat Niger in the Downs. The Niger, built twenty-two years ago, foundered after a torpedo strike. officers and most of the crew were saved. The Canopus rumors are denied by Chilean admiralty. Berlin claims positions gained near Dixmude and other Belgian fronts, while French official reports note some Allied successes and tactical holds as Germans shift troops from the east to the western front.
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Downs
Straite
Dover
Admiralty
Arthur T. Muir
Downe
Valparaislo
Chile
Coronel
Dixmude
Yser
Belgium
France
Lys
Dimmude
the Yaer
Geldorm
Dunkirk
Warsaw
Pattie
Star
Noes
Lorraine
Alsace
Petrograd
Asquith Doubts Very Long War
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that the war may not last as long as some predicted yet will endure to test the empire. He praised allied resilience, noted military gains against Germany, and outlined parliamentary financial plans including a large loan and men’s vote. Viscount Bryce praised American public opinion as war aims were framed as a struggle of rival ideals.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Triel
Mr. Asquith
England
Kaiser
Iliga
Empero
Antwerp
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Hha
Earl Kitchener
Dayid Lieya-Georgee
House
Bryce
Viscount Bryce
United States
Europe
Twin
Earl of Crawford
Hoe
Reat
Rosyth
Pife
Norts
Weather Report Notes Temperatures and Rainfall
The report lists the Georgia Fair forecast for Thursday and Friday with temperatures and rainfall data. It records the lowest and highest temperatures, mean and normal values, and rainfall in the past 24 hours. Deficiency figures since the first of the month are included, along with a January 146 deficit year-to-date.
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