Stovall Prohibition Bill Passes House in Georgia Vote 142 to 28
Georgia lawmakers approved the Stovall basic prohibition measure by a wide margin after a heated debate. The bill bans sale of whisky beer and wine and aims to close locker clubs near saloons and breweries while allowing private possession at home. The bill becomes effective May 1 1916 and moves to the Senate for concurrence before final approval.
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Woman Buys For The Table In Saturday Atlanta Bargains
Grocers and butchers in Atlanta showcase their best bargains on Page 2 of the Saturday Constitution. Foodstuffs of varied varieties are offered at prices that promise profitable reading for shoppers.
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Point May Kill Proposed Bills In Legislature
Colonel Yeomanns from Terrell to raise a constitutional challenge as Western & Atlantic reform bills reach the calendar. He argues no military commission may hold or be elected to state office, threatening to derail all bills except the Dorris measure which excludes legislative members. The dispute centers on who may serve on a proposed releasing commission and the constitution’s prohibition on legislators’ additional offices.
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General Assembly
Betterton Indicted for Whisky Shipments in Coffins
Federal grand jury returns indictments against T. C. Betterton Chattanooga police commissioner and Tennessee Coffin and Casket Co. general manager for conspiracy to defraud the government and shipping whisky without proper branding. Co defendants include C. L. Mylne Frank Fox and A G Smith. Shipments involved whisky concealed in coffins from the factory. Fox reportedly ill. trial likely this term.
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Tennessee Coffin and Casket Company
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Frank Fox
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Coffin, Company
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Cashier Vanishes From Northwestern University Office
Chicago, November 12. Franklin K. Jackson, bookkeeper and cashier for Northwestern University, has been missing since he left the business office last Monday evening. His accounts were audited July 4, 1916, and were found in perfect condition. He had handled the 1915 tuition fees, averaging 40 dollars from 2,400 students, and the funds are now being audited.
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Franklin K. Jackson
Northwestern University
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Churchill goes to the firing line in World War I
London reports Winston Spencer Churchill resigns as chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster and joins the army in France. He explains the small war council changes and seeks active service, while Asquith expresses regret and expects him to continue wartime work from the front.
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British Ship Rhineland Sunk. One Survivor Landed
London reports the British steamship Rhineland of 1301 tons gross has been sunk with only one survivor. Built in 1903, she measured 254 feet by 25 feet by 21 feet and was owned by the Liverpool and Hamburg Steamship Company. Also landed were 38 Lascars and seven Europeans from the Clan MacAlister, a 4835 ton vessel sunk on November 10.
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Festival Queen Contest Ends At Midnight At Georgia Harvest Festival
Tonight at midnight the Queen of the Georgia Harvest Festival contest closes amid rising excitement. Votes cast to favor contestants are tallied as boxes gather at 5 pm, determining the winner who will receive the $1,000 Purtaan coupe. The result is to be announced at the festival.
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Pastors May Serve Wine at Communions Under New Bill
The Georgia House approved a Prohibition bill that does not repeal existing wine allowances for church services. Representative W. H. Dorris of Crisp County said the measure merely strengthens current law and will permit continued serving of wine at churches.Atlanta church members showed interest as some congregations still use wine while others switched to grape juice. Some legislators oppose the bill and argue it would bar ministers from serving wine in any worship setting.
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W. H. Dorris
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Atlanta
Derris
Water Boy Becomes Major Cambria Stockholder at 38
J Leonard Replogle, 38, who started as a water boy at less than five dollars a week in Johnstown, bought about 300000 shares of Cambria Steel from the Pennsylvania Railroad for 16006000. He outbid William H Donner, president of Cambria and Pennsylvania Steel, to become the largest single stockholder. Replogle had resigned as vice president on March 1 after 27 years with the company.
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Rockefeller Hosts 25000 Children at Cleveland Flowers Show
In Cleveland on November 12 a second section of 25,000 school children were guests of John D. Rockefeller at the Flowers show. Large crowds were better controlled than the previous day, with ample arrangements to let the youngsters enjoy the event.
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Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Bank Clearings Show Phenomenal Increase Across City
Bank clearings indicate a strong uptick in business conditions with a projected weekly total around 21.3 million, far above last year. First five days total 19.25 million. last Saturday 3.56 million. year-ago week under 15 million.
Plea by Judge Brites Atones For Cook in Court
In Atlanta police court Judge Nash Broyles testified to his cook Kate Gray’s good character as she and Gussie Durham faced disorderly conduct charges. Broyles portrayed McCarty’s cook as the aggressor, claiming she was beaten, starved, and nearly strangled, leading Recorder Johnson to acquit the domestic. The scene drew murmurs from the ebony gallery as the judge praised temperate conduct.
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Court of Appeals
Atlanta
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Broyles
East Merritts Avenue
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Linden Street
Covington Woman's Club to Host Georgia Products Dinner
Covington Georgia November 18 the Woman's club will hold a Georgia products dinner at the library all dishes to feature Georgia products a splendid meal is promised with local women organizing the event and inviting residents to attend.
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Georgia
Woman's Club
Germans Driven by Russians in Eastern Front Heavy Losses
Russian forces push German troops across the eastern front with heavy losses and large prisoner numbers. In late reports, Gen Ivanoff’s five week thrusts yield about 140,000 German prisoners while battles along the Dvina, Lake Swenton, and along the Riga front intensify. The Isonzo and Trentino offensives continue, and western front bombardments rise amid rain and soft ground.
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Allies Mass Troops in Balkans For Decisive Blow
A Chronicle from London reports Entente forces are assembling in the Balkans with Italy joining the campaign. British and French landings worsen Bulgaria and Turkey's unease as Serbia fights to hold. Greek and Romanian position influence cited amid Austro German advances.
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Weather Prophecy Rain Forecast and Temperature Report
Weather report notes rain by prophecy with partial weekend outlook. Saturday forecast varies by region with fair northwest and colder conditions. Local data records low and high temperatures, mean temperature, normal benchmarks, and rainfall figures. Noted are rainfall in past 24 hours, monthly and year-to-date deficits.
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