Not Enough Ships to Carry Cotton Amid War Demand
Washington reports President Wilson plans to press a government merchant marine plan in his next message to Congress to secure ships of suitable character for cotton exports. Officials say delays by German-owned vessels under American registry hinder trade while private shippers slow to enter. A related note says growers hold more cotton than ever, with little improvement in demand likely soon.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Congress
Questicon
Ik Wags
Trafic
Watson
Maruelin
Nedfield
Department
Mothers Friend touted as aid to pregancy in ad copy
An old advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a safe external lotion to aid during pregnancy. It claims long usage, endorsements from mothers, and urges purchase in drug stores with a free instructional booklet from Braufeld Regulator Co of Atlanta.
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United States
Braufeld Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Plans To Finance Cotton Hold More Cooperative Action
In New Orleans a Southern Cotton Association meeting discussed creating a $19 million cotton holding company to remove 2.5 to 9 million bales of distressed cotton from markets. Harvie Jordan, president, said a decision on formation would come at an upcoming executive session. The plan aims to aid farmers and stabilize exports amid wartime pressures.
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Cass
Atwt
Ixiown
Office of Markets and Meal Organization
New Orleans
South
Southern Cotton Association
Harvie Jordan
Jordan
Trail of the Lonesome Pine attracts Atlanta crowds
At the Atlanta theater district two Thanksgiving matinees headline the Trail of the Lonesome Pine with Eleanor Munteil in June, praised for high acting quality. The Bijou Stock Company debuts a new cast featuring Mae Melville and Chinese magician, promising strong comedy and Western play The Whimpoo.
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Atlanta
Tormarcon
Tomen
Big Bulronige
Eleanor Munteil
Mars Montel
John Fox Jr
Eugene Walter
Ths Stage Beate
Chek Varta
Bijou
Start
Fintah
Remittitur Expected In Frank Evocation Case
Leon Frank awaiting a likely date for evocation as the supreme court remittitur heads to the superior court. Habeas corpus writs prepared to demand Frank’s presence before Judge Pendleton or Judge Bell, with a tentative scheduling within twenty four hours. The remittitur confirms lower court action and grants authority to carry out the original judgment.
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Leon Frank
Supreme Court
Dorseni
Frank
John T Pendleton
George L Bell
Superior Court
Peeples Route Home Uncertain After Condemned Murder Case
Washington November 24 Attorneys for Leo M Bragg of Atlanta Ga convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan said they remained unsure of their next move in the bid to save the condemned man Henry Peeples one of the counsel returned to Atlanta leaving Henry Alexander to handle the case here Alexander said he would apply to other justices of the supreme court for the writ of error refused by Justice Lamar but that course might not be followed He may seek an application for the writ to the entire court Monday
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Washington
Leo M Bragk
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Henry Peeples
Henry Alexander
Alexander
Supreme Court
Lamar
Obituary Notices From Augusta and Surrounding Areas
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices from Augusta and nearby towns. William H Buford 55 of Aiken County died after brief illness near Augusta. funeral at Sweet Hollow Church, near Jackson SC. Captain Wills Arthur Burnham, 24 years with Southern Railway, died suddenly in Blackville while en route to Charleston. funeral held in Charleston. Fowler, ex ast point, died at hospital. services pending. Mrs Lavina Hodges, Augusta native, mother of Mrs H N Wingard, died after short illness. survived by sister and many grandchildren. Benjamin Baldwin Stapleton, young son of Mr and Mrs Stableton, died after weeks of illness. funeral Wednesday. Alice Virginia Futch, 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs A O D Futch, buried at Waycross with Dr J Scruggs officiating. G B Harmon, 62, died at home. survived by wife and five children. body at Pooles Chapel. interment in Sylvan? Slfo urn. A Borden Green of Decatur died early Tuesday. body moved to Patterson's and then Decatur residence.
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Auburia
William
H” Buford
South Carolina
Augusta
Sweet Hollow Church
Jackson
Buford
Aiken County
Spe— Nal
Fowler
W A. Fowler
Martha
Dorothy Fowler
Af D
K Fowler
Hemperjess Chapel
East Pot
Lavina Hodge
Lavina Hodges
HN Wingard
Bagefela
Hodge
Angusta
Nirs
EB Randali
Alice Futch
Waycross
Alice Virginia Putch
Futch
Atlanta
J Scruggs
Wilburn
G. B. Harmon
Barmon
Flat Shoals Road
Pooles Chapel
Slfourn
Maccabees entertain for hospital fund in Georgia
Ladies of the Maccabees presented a program in the Hotel Aneley convention hall to raise money for the home and hospital fund which aims to establish free hospital service in Georgia An exhibit in modern dancing by Alex Sater and his sister Miss Gloome Sater featured violin piano vocal music and readings.
Narrow Escape At East Point Soda Plant Fire
Theo Rhemstein owner of East Point Soda sleeping in the building at Main street and Leveland Avenue woke to a crackling sound at 3:18 AM and escaped to call the fire department. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with damages about 1500 dollars.
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Theo Rhemstein
East Point Soda, Company
Main Street
Leveland Avenue
Thanksgiving Day Observed Across Atlanta
A holiday mood spreads as government offices close and most businesses pause in Atlanta. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and football mark the day while charities and churches organize help for families. Many tables will bear generous Thanksgiving dinners.
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Hal
Atlanta
Georgia Court of Appeals Case Fragments and Parties
A garbled OCR list outlines numerous cases and parties across counties and firms including Woodmen of the World Annie Keen DF Blackvelder Western Atlantic Railroad Peruvian Guano Corporation McGhee Cotton Company Valdes Hotel Company Lila Milig Western Union Telegraph Company and others, indicating docket entries or notices rather than fully legible decisions. The snippet references sheriffs, railways, banks, and various firms with scattered client names and locations.
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Arcoed
Sulimutte
Soveragn Camp Woodmen
Annie Keen
Baliew + Ware & Harper
Seibert
Bowman
G W Winn Sheriff
Houston
Janes
DF Blackvelder
Yd Western and
Atantic Railroad Comepany
L. Peacock
Pulton Steinhauer & Wight Incorporated
C S Thompson
Tutton Brinson
Allyas Company
Ezhanxe Bank of Springdad
Screven Peruvian Guano Corporation
McGhee Cotton Company
Fiosa
Valdes Hotel Company
Ferrel
Lowndes
Lila Milig
Senders
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Raight
Ware
Wood Furniture Company
Barnett
Laurens
King Et Av
Brice
Futon I
Toddy Hurst Supply Company
Troup Wo
Two Warren Brothers Bound Over By Court Fire Arson Case
William Barge, a Warren furniture store porter, testified he was instructed by the Warren brothers to burn the Peter Street store during a Saturday fire. He claimed he helped lay gasoline and inflammable material as a test and was bound over on a $2500 bond. the brothers faced binding over and one was dismissed from the case. none spoke in court.
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Ister
Atlanta
Wiliam Barge
Warren
Peterstreat
SD Warren
J & Warren
J A Warren
Barge
Warren Brothers
Bond
U S Reserve System and the State Banks
Washington November 24 The Federal Reserve Board nears a final decision on admitting state banks and trust companies to the system after consultations with applicant institutions. Over 100 applications are on file, with the main issue focusing on mortgage loan limits and liquidity. Rediscounts rise, New York and Chicago show large totals, and the first reserve installments by member banks near completion as holdings reach about 260 million in gold certificates and coin.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Advisory Council
New York
Chicago
Greatest Wheat Area in History for 1915
Washington reports the 1915 wheat area will be the largest in world history due to World War I. Charles M Dougherty of the agriculture department says Europe’s war boosts global sowings of winter and spring wheat, with North America and British India expanding acreage amid labor shifts and high demand.
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Washington
Charles M Dougherty
Department of Agriculture
Dir Dougherty
Europe
North America
British
India
Italy
BULL MOOSE LEADERS URGED TO FIGHT IN 1916
Boston November 24 Matthew Hale chairman of the Massachusetts progressive party issued a statement urging progressive leaders meeting in Chicago December 3 to maintain an organization and carry on the Progressive to the presidential election in 1916. He argues unity will help determine votes and advance principles toward nomination and election of compatible men. He warns disbanding would strengthen reaction and forfeit influence in 1916. The statement calls for a public pledge to continue the party organization.
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Bull Moose
Boston
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts Progressioe Party
Chicago
Elevator fall injures USC students in downtown building
In Los Angeles on November 24 an overloaded elevator dropped from the third floor to the basement. Four dozen people were injured including seventeen who suffered serious injuries. Kemper and Campbell, instructors at the University of Southern California, were among the fatally injured. Heffron, a student, sustained a spinal fracture. Most passengers were USC students.
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Los Angeles
Kemper &Campbell
University of Southern California
Grand Jury Drops Locker Club Cases
A Fulton county grand jury dropped an investigation into locker clubs after a split over indictments. The probe began with vigor, faced a deadlock with jurors split on the issue, and ended without a bill after the University club case.
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Grand Jury
Fulton County Grand Jury
Atys Alghest
Hmf DuBose
First Methodist Church
HM. Richardson
Eicheberger
Anti-Saloon League
University Club
Judge Johnson Protects Ladies In Court Order
Judge George H. Johnson, newly appointed recorder, issues an order directing Atlanta policemen to send subpoenaed ladies to the probation officer’s office beside the recorder’s court to wait until called to testify. He says ladies should not hear the courtroom’s unpleasant language and vows to shield them.
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George H. Johnson
Atlanta
Cougins
Johnson
Terre Haute Editor Jailed for Contempt
Terre Haute Ind November 24 Charles W Clogston editor of The Terre Haute Post was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge EMH Redman on contempt charges. Bail was refused after he appealed. The citation followed an article alleging the present grand jury was gang plucked and that the publication sought to discredit the court.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Charles
Clogston
Terre Haute Post
Emh Redman
Sileet Court
Redman
Cost of Living Probe For South Carolina
November 24 investigation into the cost of living here shows Columbia artisans spend 8280 monthly on groceries, with less than 10 of that for commodities produced within the state. The inquiry, requested by the federal Department of Agriculture, marks the first figures released.
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Columbia, & C
Department of Agriculture
Columbia
Federal
Semerment of Agriculture
Former Boss Croker Towed On Thursday
New York November 24 Richard Croker former leader of Tammany Hall to marry next Thursday morning at St Agnes Roman Catholic church in New York The bride is Mrs Dickinson of Brooklyn and the wedding may precede a Florida trip A nuptial mass was planned with secrecy and it became known that Croker would wed next Thursday morning.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Croker
Mre Dickinson
Brooklyn
Do You Know What to Do with Do You Know What to Do
A compact note highlights a playful query about handling a string of repeated phrases. It points to a cheeky rhythm of high tone wordplay offered at a venue with noticeable pricing. The piece hints at a promotional flair and a self contained setting.
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Frei Planter
Gherstein
G&g
Sish .P. GA
Bishop Ga
Duroc Terseya
Georese
Fambrough Terrace Stock Farms
Fambroug
Bishop, Ga
Trail of
Lonesome Pine
Keith Vaudeville
Nema
Forsyth
Gunat
Ge Jsauke
Asiveen Wileon
Mae Mellville
Robert Higetae
Noment Tamd
China
New Bijou Stock Company
Fuifewe
Frank Remittitur
Peeples
W. H. Buford
W. A. Burnham
C. Fowler
B. Stapleton
Americus
Benjamin Baldwin Stapleton
Lawson Stableton
A. Borden Green
Decatur
A Borden Green
Pears
Patterson
St Fars
Jobn M. Smith Co
Auburn Ave
Ivy
Jno. M. Smith Co
John Af Smite
Court OF Appeals OF GA
iCase
J. A. Warren
Negro
U.S. Reserve System
State Banks
Dair
TROVY
Earl & Wison
Earl & Wilson
Ieres
RED Man Collat
Cost OF Living
Ernest
Hayes Bros
Stewart Avenue
West End
Brookline
Elbert
Catherine Streets
Forrest
George Adair
Ashby St
Greensferry
Solis Avenues
Woodside
Sharp, Boylston & Day
Fulton Investment Company
Tyorg
Charles W. Crankshaw
Hos
P. H. Adams
C. W. Crankshaw
Whitehall Street
Georgia
Grant Bidg
Jas
J. Ragan
Lodge
Masonic Temple Corner
Peachires and
Cainatreete
Ootock Shar
Waallack
Wmip
Capltz City Lodge
F & AM
Barletta Street
Jess M Wood
Martin
Borden Green
M. A Borden Green
Ponca
Leon Avenue
J OG Patten
H. M Pat
Uson & Sonal
Savannah
Jacksonville
Barclay & Brandon CO
Ivy St & Fi
Brandon
AWTRY
Joan J.oodside Storage Co., Inc
Edgewood Avenue
FBI
Gary
Homer Lind
Wee
Welville & Higgins Rawls
A Seminary
Doris Wil
Scahdal
Kleary
Lottie
Chiesa Wiz Collins
Bijou Stock Co
DR. Hughes
NMN Ghoad
Petar
Hughes
Marietan
Telephone Main
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