Arbitration urged in Bryan speech at Atlanta
William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state, spoke to about 5,000 at the Atlanta Alkabest Lyceum Bureau lecture on The European War and Its Lessons. He attacked jingoes, warned against huge military spending, and urged arbitration treaties to make war remote, describing existing pacts with major powers and calling for U.S. leadership in peaceful international mediation. He then planned trips to Winston-Salem and Greensboro for further lectures.
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Thaxton Joins Kimball House Management
Sherwood Thaxton, longtime manager of the Wigwam hotel in Indian Spring, has joined the Kimball house staff. The Kimball, operated by the Foot Hotel Co., has been renovated with a reopened Peachtree street entrance and a central, busy location attracting steady business.
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Dixie Tour Aids Reception by Lyceum Officials
A coordination effort surrounds the Dixie highway tour arrival in Atlanta on October 16. Lyceum organizers agreed to relinquish the Auditorium for the tourists’ oyster supper, enabling a larger reception plan and urging each committee to push a major entertainment event.
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Haitien deputies ratify treaty with United States
The Haitian chamber of deputies ratified the new treaty with the United States by 76 to 6 and awaits action by the upper house. Navy department dispatches said communications were quiet and disarmament progress continued.
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Whitcomb Riley Celebrated by Arts Leaders on Birthday
Indianapolis marks the poet's birthday with theater, banquet, and tributes. More than 2,000 friends attended as poems were set to music and read by prominent literary figures. A pumpkin cake honored Riley at his home, while gifts included a silver horse shoe and a tiny hammer. Messages from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and leaders abroad, plus a note from President Wilson, framed a day of statewide praise.
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Thomasville Greek Fined $99 for Selling Booze
Thomasville Georgia October 7. A Greek grocer nicknamed Lampeon was fined $99 and ordered to thirty days on the chain gang for selling alcohol in his grocery store. Several others were arrested for the same offense with minor sentences.
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Directors Adopt Seaboard Merger Plans for Rail Consolidation
The Seaboard merger contemplates uniting Seaboard Air Line, Carolina Atlantic and Western, with a new mortgage handled by Guaranty Trust Company of New York. It details an authorized $900 million bond issue, stock exchanges, and preferred stock structures to convert existing bonds and align dividends, with a 25 to 50 year horizon and future financing options.
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Miss Ellen Mackubin Dies in Roanoke Virginia
Miss Ellen Mackubin authoress and eldest daughter of Charles Mackubin of Annapolis died after a lingering illness at Jefferson hospital Roanoke Virginia October 2. She lived in St Paul and Europe and wrote short stories for major magazines. Her only book The King of the Town appeared in 1893 and was well reviewed.
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Memorials and Obituaries From Turnerville Athens Ga
Obituary notices report Miss Malo Kennard of Turnerville Athens Ga buried after sudden death while visiting relatives. Kennard long taught in Athens free schools and authored several books including The Track of the Butterfly and The Dixie Story Book.
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Liquor Sales and Robbery Case At Patacs Motel
William Causey a negro bellboy at Patacs motel faced police court on Thursday for selling liquor and larceny. He admitted selling whiskey to men and keeping the proceeds, which were found in his sack. He also confessed to taking money not in his possession and stealing from the men involved.
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Expect: Report Today on Holcombe Shortage
Alonzo Richardson is cited in a public office report about a Holcombe shortage. The notice notes that officials expect a briefing today and urges timely action from the involved department.
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Four Killed as Powder Explodes at Plant in Emporium Pa
Four instantly killed, one likely fatally hurt and six seriously injured when an explosion rocked a smokeless powder plant in Emporium Pennsylvania. Officials say a large quantity of smokeless powder exploded before shipment. The older facility, built recently at an estimated cost around six million dollars, housed several small structures and suffered extensive damage.
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Engagement Rumors Fly As Wilson’s Fiancee Gains Notice
Philadelphia dispatches describe Judith Bolling Galt as a chic social figure in Washington with strong family ties to Virginia’s Bolling line. Reporters note her decorum, philanthropy, and limited public comments on suffrage while highlighting speculation about a White House season more festive than any since Wilson’s presidency.
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British freight ship San Melito attacked at sea
Rio de Janeiro reports the British steamer San Melito, arriving from Tuxpam, Mexico, was attacked at night by an unknown vessel. Eight projectiles hit the ship, one sailor was killed and six wounded. The San Melito sustained damage but escaped. no German raiders are currently reported in the Atlantic.
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Allies Loan Contract To Be Signed This Week
New Work October 7 minor details in connection with the closing of the 509,000,000 credit loan to Great Britain and France occupied the attention of the Anglo-French financial commission. It was said the contract for the loan would be set this week as J. P. Morgan and sixty underwriters sign on. Morgan said all members would sign and that the syndicate would not sign alone. A Morgan firm official noted that despite slow progress applications for positions in the syndicate were still coming in.
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Riots Against War in Bulgaria Reported by Morning Post
London report notes anti war demonstrations in Bulgaria, with the government stopping opposition telegraph lines and a state of siege proclaimed to quell unrest. The Petrograd correspondent cites no late news but confirms serious protests in several districts.
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Germany to take over copper and art works
Loddon October 7 The German ministry announced that copper gear chattels artistic works and lighting apparatus will be seized by the government. Unused lighting devices will be taken first and soon all copper in Germany will be under government control per a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company.
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Coffee a narcotic and dope with opium
Dr. C. Carr declares coffee a narcotic and a very strong dope in a communication to the Ohio State Journal. He claims coffee has more powerful brain effects than any drug in the pharmacopoeia and warns of its mental disaster potential as an addictive substance.
The Only Girl at Atlanta Theatre Opens with Corking Company
The Only Girl, adapted from Our Wives, opens at the Atlanta theatre with a corking good company and orchestra. Leona Stephens as Patsy shines, Franklyn Farnum leads, and Genevieve Houghton and Edna Munsey deliver notable turns amid a warm reception and strong ensemble numbers.
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Vaudeville and Mary Pickford Film At Forsyth and Grand
At Forsyth this week the vaudeville bill titled Safety First stars Roxy Ea Rocca and Lou Anger with a chorus of pretty girls and a strong supporting cast. Also showing at the Grand is A Gift of Yesterday featuring Mary Pickford and Glenn Martin in a charming Paramount feature with aviation flair and light romance.
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The Closing Net at Strang Theater Presenting
O A Toe Suan stages The Pathotic Point of the Story with a tale of financial ruin pies, wife pearls theft, and a fatal duel. Edward Jo from Henry Rowlands adapts the tale featuring Hewsird Hstubrosk in the lead with Kathryn Heowa-Decker and Biles Milford. The climax spans a gun attack and a life or death struggle between Cha Chu and Claimart. The production promises strong audience appeal.
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Gregory Eyes Steel Combines as Justice Dept Watches
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory will closely scrutinize any move to form independent steel combinations. The Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company, a $100 million merger of four firms, has spurred talks of further consolidations between Bethlehem Steel and Pennsylvania Steel. Rumors say more large players could join, potentially rivaling United States Steel if additional firms enter, including Republic Iron and Jones & Laughlin.
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Fire at Bombay cotton warehouses causes large loss
Reports from Bombay state a recent cotton warehouse fire resulted in an estimated $16,000,000 loss. The Overseas News Agency notes this is the third such fire this season, with investigators not yet releasing findings.
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Nothing in world like Vitalitas in health claims
Advert for Vitalitas touts extraordinary cures based on mineral deficiency. It asserts nine of ten people may benefit, links illness to mineral starvation from refined foods, and praises Vitalitas as a quick tonic restoring vigor. Sample offers via Jacobs Pharmacy in New York.
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