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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1914

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Plan Announced for Loan of the 135000000 Fund

The Federal Reserve Board outlines a 435 million loan plan to absorb surplus cotton. a central committee and a cotton loan committee will oversee two subscription classes, with loans at 6 percent secured by warehouse receipts and a 3 percent guarantee fund. Applications via state and local banks must be filed by February 3, 1915, for one year with renewal.

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City Considers $4.8 Million Bond Issue for City Improvements

Bond investigating committee hears department heads outline needs totaling 4.8 million dollars for hospitals waterworks fire police sewers schools streets parks and related equipment. Fire chief seeks five new stations while officials note motors replace old engines and a subcommittee will prepare a full report.

Lty Council Attemotn W.B Cummings Cummings Httle W. Zode Smith Jesse B. Lee Jesse Armistead Commercia Tech Tesat McDonald Park Board

Torpedo Boat Paulding Strands on Sand in Lynnhaven Bay

Norfolk, October 27. The torpedo boat Paulding ran aground between sandbars in Lynnhaven Bay during a northeast gale. Eighty four crewmen remain aboard as high seas pound the vessel. sister ships Burrough and Juett also ran aground, with Burrough later towed to the Norfolk navy yard and Juett reporting propeller damage. The Paulding shows no sign of leaking according to the latest navy yard reports.

Norfolk Lynnhaven Bay Faulding Anchorea Poarby Panther Torpedo Flotills Paulding Cape Henry Ptutian Burrough Juett Toxie Norfolk Navy Yard Navy Yard

The Cheapest and Best Want Ads Reach Worthwhile People

The Cheapest and Best Want Ads are the creature of men not circumstances. Use Want Ads to accomplish wonders. Constitution Want Ads reach worthwhile people and deliver good results daily. Cost is very low for the net average of results, almost negligible. Telephone Main 5000 Atlanta 5001.

Constitution Atlanta

Cotton for Germany to be shipped with limited interference

Washington reports after talks with Britain that American shippers may send cotton to Germany and Austria without British interference, with neutral country arrangements to curb contraband re exports. Lansing notes Britain will not declare cotton contraband and confirms claims support for lost cargoes on belligerent ships. Galveston announces Rhinefelle loading 10,000 bales for Bremen.

Washington Great Britain State Department Germany Austrian Europe Mr Lansing London Edward Grey Cecil Spring- Rice Lansing Galveston Texas Bremen

German Casualties Averaging Ninety Thousand Daily

Official reports from Home dated October 2 indicate German casualties daily average 10,000 killed and wounded. Among them many are slightly or not gravely wounded, with about 70 to 90 percent returning to the ranks after a short period.

Antwerp Firms Ask Millions from Britain

Fifty Antwerp commercial houses protest to the American minister over British destruction of stocks during retreat. They demand indemnification of 516 million. They argue the losses were not defense related but carried out by retreating British troops during the evacuation.

Amsterdam London Cologne Antwerp

Death by own action kills Georgia boy Ernest Cape

A 12 year old boy Ernest Cape of Prec k near Ocilla Georgia died in an accidental self inflicted shooting while playing with siblings. He reportedly placed the shotgun with the muzzle to his chest and pulled the trigger not knowing the gun was loaded. Initial reports that a brother caused the shot were corrected by investigation. Capes were shocked to learn of the tragedy at about 8 o clock in the morning. The incident occurred several miles from Ocilla in Wilcox County.

Ouilig Mpecigh Wang Mttendigg Ernest Whem

Captain Astor Wounded In Battle In France

London October 27 Captain John Jacob Astor first life guards son of William Waldorf Astor has been wounded in a battle in France His name appears in the casualty list issued tonight which reports sixteen officers killed thirty five wounded and twenty three missing Also listed as wounded are Brigadier General T M Havannah Lieutenant Colonel B B Cook Lt Colonel A F H Ferguson and Lt Colonel B E Ward Middlesex General Franklyn dies suddenly London October 27 Lieutenant General Billy William Edmund Franklyn who commanded the third division in Kitchener s new army died tonight He had been military secretary to the secretary for war and served with distinction in India and other regions

London John Jacob Astor Life Guards Willam Waldorf Astor France T. McM. Havanagh B. B. Cook A. F. H. Ferguson B. E. Ward Middlesex Franklyn Bie William Edmund Franklyn Kitchener Ams India

British freighter Manchester Commerce destroyed by mine

Belfast October 27 The British freight steamer Manchester Commerce bound from Manchester to Montreal struck a mine at midnight and sank Captain Payne and thirteen crew members drowned. Thirty others saved by a trawler. The vessel of Manchester Liners Ltd had a net tonnage of 3444 and carried about forty three men.

Belfast Ireland Lonion Manchester Commerce Manchester Montreal Payne Manchester Liners Cantain Payne

Austro German Firms Under Ban in France

Paris reports seizing eighteen Austro German firms and the Paris branch of Dresdner bank, J Allard Co, as the government expands its seizure actions.

France Paris J. Allard & Co Dresdner Bank Berlin

Carranza to quit as supreme Mexico City moves to peace

Mexico City reports Carranza has offered to resign as supreme chief if General Villa retires from public life. Carranza cites patriotism and democratic aims, while Villa allies accuse him of self interest. Zapata delegates visit Villa as talks unfold at the Aguas Calientes convention.

Mexico City Venustiano Carranza Aguay Calientes Francisco Villa Carranza Ville Villa Izapata General Villa Washington Aguas Calientes Obregon Chao Castro D. m Zapata Guadalupe el Paso Texas Pablo Gonzales Associated Presa Louis Aguirre Benavides

Bloodily Checked Germans Still Press Channel Ports

London reports massive German reinforcements massing for northern France as part of an emperor ordered push toward England. Allied forces also reinforce the front with new divisions including British Indians who are said to be performing well in the line.

England

German Raid on Channel Ports Seems to Have Been Checked

London reports that the German raid on channel ports appears checked for now with little progress since crossing the Yser canal last Saturday. Allies, aided by French and British ships, say they have held positions from the mouth of the Serre to Lens and advanced between Ypres and Reuters amid heavy losses on both sides in fiercest battles since the war began.

London Channel Yser Canal Sér Lens Ypres Reuters

Second Rebellion in South Africa Strikes Steel in Proclamation

London reports a new Boer uprising led by Christian De Wet and Christian Beyers in the Orange Free State and western Transvaal. The Union government warns of armed commandoes, seizes Helibran, disarms a defense train crew, and pledges firm action while noting broad loyal support to restore order.

de Wet Gen. Beyers Orange Free State Western Transvaal London South Africa Christian de Wet Christian Frederick Beyers Maritz Toro Cape Colony Union of South Africa Existance Helibran Orange River Colony

Weather Summary Prophecy Fair Georgia Report

Weather forecast notes diminishing north winds for Wednesday and Thursday. Temperature range includes a low of 39 at sea level with no rainfall in the past 24 hours. Mean and normal temperatures are listed with a rainfall total of 0.00 inches, excess and deficiency figures for the year not fully clear.

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