Opening of twelve federal reserve banks on November 16
Washington reports that the twelve federal reserve banks will begin business on November 16 under Secretary McAdoo's decree. The move aims to aid southern conditions and enable deposits from the general fund to support staple producers, expanding bank lending power and facilitating larger government funds through the federal reserve system.
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Georgia Congressmen Return Home as Sessions Loom
Washington reports indicate nearly the entire Georgia delegation has returned to their districts. Edwards of the first and Walker of the twelfth depart soon, with Adamson of the fourth and Park of the second following within days. Hardwick left today and will join the Senate when the new session opens in December. In other news, Dr. Jose Uriburi, former president of Argentina, died today in Buenos Aires.
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Map Highlights Where Allies and Germans Fought Hardest in France
A wartime map illustrates front lines in France showing areas with the fiercest fighting between Allied and German forces. It emphasizes key sectors and shifting pressure as tactics evolve, with markings denoting contested zones and logged advances.
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Britain pledges no interference with American cotton shipments
Washington reports Sir Edward Grey assured the United States that Britain will not seize or interfere with American cotton and related products as contraband. Ambassador Page conveyed the pledge, stating cotton is not on the contraband list and may move freely to neutral or belligerent markets, including Germany. The embassy noted exemptions for contraband cargoes destined for neutral countries and observed no cargo has yet been seized without payment. Continued coverage on page seven.
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France
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New Orleans
Campaign Promotes Diversified Farming Across South
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce leads a drive in the cotton region. Bank presidents totaling over three thousand pledge financial aid to farmers who cut cotton by half in 1915 and grow food crops the other half. Merchants of supply also to be enlisted to support the shift, aiming to wipe out the cotton surplus in one year.
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The Constitution Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Information
The Constitution announces a free bureau of information to help the public find rooms or board in Atlanta. Citizens are urged to telephone main 5000 or 5001 to list or locate lodging.
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Southern Go Will Lose Power in Conventions
New York October 25 1916 plan reduces southern delegates to 89 fewer from Georgia Alabama South Carolina and others. Charles D Hilles Republican National Committee chairman says the 1916 call on a new basis cuts states by 88 with most losses in the South. Delegates from Texas 16 Georgia 11 New York 3 and others follow. The move aims to reduce conflicts and ensure party rules align with state laws.
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Ten jurors vote to acquit Mrs Carman in mistrial
In Minenta on October 26 the jury in the murder case against Mrs Florence Conklin Carman failed to reach a verdict after long deliberation. Ten jurors favored acquittal and two for first degree murder on the final ballot, with bail likely for release pending a new trial. Mrs Carman wept as she left the courtroom.
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George S. Gershon Elected President of Jewish League
At a well attended meeting of the Jewish Civb Educational League at 90 Capitol Avenues Eugene Oberdorfer retired from the presidency receiving a token. Colonel S Boorstin and Walter Visanska nominated George Gerebon for president and he was unanimously elected. Morris Lichtenstein spoke as the league aims to naturalize Jewish members and show them democratic opportunities. the group counts about 3000 members.
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Police Seek Slayers of Two Women in City
Police investigate the deaths of Jessie Stiles and Mattie Morris, two Black women killed in the city. Stiles’s body near the federal prison shows blunt force trauma. Morris was shot by her husband Gus Morris after a daytime dispute following a brick-throwing incident. Police say two Black men have fled the city and are suspects.
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Continual Slaughter On Front Yields No Decisive Result
No side secures victory as fighting rages along the entire front. Allies claim gains at times while German reports indicate progress elsewhere. Bloodiest fighting to date leaves both sides without a clear strategic advantage.
German Repulse and Slow Southern Advance Reported
Berlin claims repulse of Allied forces and slower German push toward the south amid coast action. A Geneva dispatch to Excelsior says refugees report French occupy Thann and Alsace passes including Sainte Marie, with Russians and Austro German forces clashing heavily on the eastern front.
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Alsace
German Dead Reported After Village Bombarded in Argonne
Paris reports that four French batteries shelled a village in the Argonne and then moved to the surrounding woods where Germans had fled. After the fight authorities found about 3,000 German dead in the vicinity.
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Argonne
Allies Gaite At Some Points And the Germans At Others
London reports daily reversals in West Flanders northern France and Poland as both sides gain and lose ground. Germans push inland crossing the Yser canal near Dixmude and press toward Roulers while French claim no change between the sea and Arras. Heavy rains hinder movements and battle lines shift, with fighting continuing in Poland and along the Alsace border.
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Alsace
Germany May Land Troops in Canada
Washington reports Count Von Bernstorff says Germany may land troops in Canada if needed to gain a foothold on the American continent without infringing the Monroe doctrine. He notes Germany would not pursue South American colonization, only South America was discussed.
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American Hemisphere
British Staff Chief Passes in London
London October 25 General Sir Charles Douglas chief of staff of the British army and first military member of the army council died today. Born in 1850 he served in all of Britain's wars since 1879 Afghan campaign and was inspector general of the home forces from 1912 until his appointment as chief of staff on April 1 last following Sir John French's resignation.
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Weather forecast reports unsettled conditions across states
The forecast shows unsettled weather across multiple states. Georgia, Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, South and North Carolina expect rain, clouds, or unsettled conditions Monday and Tuesday with some areas only partly cloudy or fair.
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