Senator Smith Pushes Relief Bill Allowing State Banks to Issue Emergency Currency
Senator Smith urges Congress to liberalize the Aldrich-Vreeland plan, letting state banks and trust companies with capital of 20000 and surplus 78 percent issue emergency currency backed by warehoused cotton. The measure, debated in Washington, aims to provide 55500000 for cotton credit and reduce farmers’ cash needs, amid southern financial crisis.
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Customs and Internal Revenue
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Belgians arrive to accuse Kaiser in Washington mission
New York, September 10. Belgian commission to present to President Wilson accounts of alleged German atrocities in Belgium and violation of Belgian neutrality. The Celtic carried the mission, including M. Henry Carton de Wiart and De Sadeler, with discretion due to diplomatic status. it plans to meet Wilson after Washington reception. The envoy’s autographed letter will be handed to the president. The mission will not fully respond to press requests immediately to maintain diplomatic decorum. King Albert’s delegation recalled his praise for American expansion and neutrality. London dispatch notes Wilhelm’s protest to Wilson over dum-dum bullets and wartime conduct, citing Belgian resistance and civilian suffering.
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Washington
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Humann
van de Welde
Louis de Lichtervelde
de Sadeler
Socialists Party
Europe
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Antwerp
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London
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Constitution Stirs Roosevelt To Crisis Of Oath
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, en route home from a Louisiana speech tour, struck by the Constitution as awakening him to a crisis in the South amid the European war. On the train, Charles S Harrett urged Congress to pass relief for cotton producers, Roosevelt urging immediate action and a need for adequate measures to meet the appalling crisis.
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Washington
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Louisiana
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Georgia
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Congress
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Encyclical Issued by Pope Benedict XV
The Osservatore Romano publishes a pastoral letter from Pope Benedict XV to the universal Catholic world. It calls for renewed religious effort and urges peace and brotherhood amid the European war, urging rulers to seek peace and unity under God and to end bloodshed.
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Paris
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Benedict XV
Benedict
Europe
Ius Pontificate
France orders search for army dodgers
Minister of War A Millerand has issued a circular to generals commanding all districts of France, ordering a vigorous search for individuals who have failed to respond to military service as required.
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Borgeass
A Millerand
Neveret
Trade Board Measure Enacted To Create Federal Trade Commission
Washington September 10 The House adopted the conference report on the trade commission bill already passed by the Senate and sent to President Wilson for signature The five member FTC will absorb the bureau of corporations powers and assist Justice in anti trust matters It will investigate suspected violations and advise on business readjustment while supervising corporate dissolution decrees and foreign trade practices and its orders are enforceable by federal courts culminating in final appeals court judgments subject to Supreme Court review.
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French Cavalry Chief Wounded in a Charge
London reports from Bordeaux via Exchange Telegraph that General Exelmans was dangerously wounded while leading a charge. A major battle occurred in the last twenty four hours at Chatons with heavy German losses, as French cavalry retreated in good order. German troops have withdrawn from Upper Alsace after engagements on September 2 near Aitkirch pushing Germans toward the Rhine.
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War Revenue Bill Aims To Tax Freight And Beverages
Washington reports that a new war revenue bill aims to tax freight transportation and raise taxes on beer and wines to fund government needs during the European war. The plan expects about 167 million dollars in annual revenue and includes a 3 percent levy on freight bills plus higher beer and wine taxes, with details debated in the House and Senate.
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Europe
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Buy Cotton Goods Window Display Spreads in Atlanta
In response to a Buy Cotton Goods campaign launched by the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs and an editorial in The Constitution urging women to patronize southern cotton products, several Atlanta merchants will stage a window display today. The display features both foreign and domestic cotton goods and aims to be seen by every woman in the city.
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M Rich & Bros. Co
Keely Co
Chamberlin Johnson-DuBose Co
J. M High Co
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
J.P Allen & Co
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Atlanta
Exhausted Germans Pushed Back by Allied Forces In Bigantic Battle
Paris reports the fourth day of the Bigantic battle near Paris to decide the war’s preliminary stage. Allied left wing drives the German right, claiming 60 kilometers of advance and many prisoners. British and French troops cross the Marne near La Ferte Sous Jouarre and Charly, pursuing retreating German forces.
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Lorraine
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Mailly
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la Ferte-Sous-Jouarre
Charly
Chateau Thierry
Wit
No Decisive Result Reached In Crucial Battle Of War
London reports a crucial battle in France shows no decisive result as German forces reportedly pull back and French and British actions continue. observers caution against sweeping conclusions amid vast fronts and persistent fighting from Rheims to Nancy and Alsace.
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Verdun
Nancy
Alsace
Manchuria
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Berlin
Holland
Weather Prophecy for Georgia Friday to Saturday
Local report forecasts rain and warm spells in Georgia Friday and Saturday with cloudy conditions. Data lists temperatures, rainfall in past 24 hours and deficits since January 1, noting measurements and regional outlook.
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