Jury Deliberations End With Sealed Garrett Verdict
A sealed verdict was returned last night at 9 o'clock after more than eight hours of jury deliberation in the C. Garrett trial. Judge R R Jackson, seeking to clear his name, vowed to demand an immediate trial before sentencing. Stella Griffin created a scene at the courthouse denouncing the judge as cause of her troubles, before deputies separated them.
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Six German Officers Captured After Escape on Yacht Eclipse
New York reports say six officers from the interned Kronprinz Wilhelm raider, who fled Norfolk on October 10 aboard the yacht Eclipse, were captured at sea by a British warship. A letter to William Wolff in New York describes a Bermudian passenger hearing wireless chatter about a cruiser overtaking Eclipse, imprisoning the officers and sinking the yacht. No further details are given.
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Melbourne
Dixie Song Sung By Atlanta School Children Today
Atlanta school children will perform Dixie today as part of a centennial celebration of its author Daniel Decatur Emmett. The tune, originally written for Bryant's Minstrels in New York, gained popularity in 1861 in New Orleans theaters and became a southern war hymn among soldiers.
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Ring of Georgia gold may adorn president's bride
A civic movement in Dahlonega seeks to gift President Wilson a wedding ring made from virgin Dahlonega gold. Dr G K Glenn, president of the chamber of commerce, asks the president if the offering would be accepted and, if favorably regarded, to declare a holiday for a mine gathering to pan gold for the ring.
Danube Soon Open To Traffic After Clearing Mines
Austrian War Office reports Danube traffic to resume with trains and river navigation after the last Serbian positions are evicted. Mines and obstructions are being removed, with communication between Bungery, Bulgaria, and Turkey to begin at once. River travel will be slower than rail through central Serbia, but full traffic should be restored within weeks.
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Whitlock Silent on Cavell Report Inquiries
London reports the American embassy says Brand Whitlock has not sent word about the Cavell case. The German statement accused the Cavell report of inaccuracies and claimed Whitlock intended to inform the embassy of discrepancies. The embassy has received no communication from Whitlock regarding the published report.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Edith Cavell
Whitlock
Cavell
Sunday liquor rules loosened in Chicago courts
Chicago October 28 A ruling by the corporation counsel loosens the ban on Sunday liquor service. Private parties or secret societies may serve liquor in halls adjoining saloons if bars are screened off, liquor is bought before Sunday, and the public is excluded. Hotel guests could be served if the hotel bar is closed and liquor bought beforehand.
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Salanms
Count de Hemp tinne Executed by Germans
Amsterdam reports via Echo Belge that Count Joseph De Hemp tine was executed at Ghenton on October 26. He belonged to a Catholic family. A Reuters dispatch dated October 19 said Pope Benedict, acting through British and Belgian legations, interceded with Emperor William on behalf of Baron De Hetaptinns, ordered to execution by German authorities.
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Briand Cabinet Sways as Viviani Resigns in France
Paris October 28 Briand not yet invested as premier after Viviani resignation shocks political scene. Briand seeks reform with a provisional cabinet guided by’Havas’ list.Viviani’s exit follows major wartime strain. Briand reportedly expected to take foreign affairs as well with Cambon as secretary.
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Gabriel Guiat 'Hau
Emile Corless
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Mitterand
Keeping Neutral Hard Task in White Book Issued
Washington late tonight released a second installment of the White Book, publishing diplomatic correspondence with the belligerents since May. The volume flags the difficulties of neutrality, includes a German memorandum defending merchant ship coal shipments, and notes U S port practices that briefly hindered belligerent warship supplies. Continued on Page Three.
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IN STRIKING HIS WIFE COLVIN DIES IN ACCIDENT
Henry Colvin a white farmer living near Crosland in Colquitt County Georgia died this morning from an accidental shooting during a drunken attack on his wife Tuesday night. The pistol volley passed through Mrs Colvin s hand and his hand entering the upper body and stomach. He was about 59 and leaves three children.
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National Banks Urged to Strictly Follow Usury Law
Washington reports Comptroller Willams issued two circular letters to all national banks stressing directors must prevent violations of the national bank act. The letters cite section 539 on usury and urge banks to observe the rate allowed by local law, urging minutes to reflect the oath and distribution to all board members with receipt acknowledgments within thirty days.
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Comptroller of the Currency
Willams
No Peace Negotiations Engaged In by England
London reports emphatic denial from David Lloyd George that Britain sought peace negotiations direct or indirect. He told the House of Commons no unofficial talks with Berlin or neutral powers occurred, and Britain would only discuss peace with allies per the 1914 agreement. Grey also said the U S may seek arbitration after legal remedies fail, and Britain would prefer arbitration over war.
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Germany
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Equal Suffrage Forcing Its Way In Georgia Clubs
Mrs. Harvie Jordan reports that Georgia federation clubs face a clear choice on equal suffrage. The last business session in Savannah will decide if clubs back or oppose the movement. Speakers cite rural education and dental inspection as priorities, with a festive oyster roast and banquet for delegates at the DeSoto Hotel.
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Flames Destroy Pier of British Ship Co in Seattle
A fire at the Broad Street pier in Seattle destroyed the pier belonging to Dodwell Co Ltd, agents for the Blue Funnel line. The blaze, described as incendiary by authorities, damaged a British steamer and merchandise aboard, with police halting movement as investigations proceed.
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Invading Armies Forcing Serbs to Retire
Britain reports Austro German forces advancing in Serbia with Bulgarians taking Dajevar and Kurajevars near the Timok river. French troops land at Saloniki and Allied forces brace as Greece's attitude stirs anxiety while Serbians retreat under multi front pressure.
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Invasion of Serbia Pushed Farther South by Axis Powers
Berlin reports Austro German invasion pushing deeper into Serbia with General Gallwitz's forces admitting 2033 prisoners taken since October 22. Bulgarians have captured Zajo.
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