Don Juan rumors fuel Chewning murder case in Decatur
Ezra C Chewning, arraigned for the July killing of Cosby Bishop, faces a crowding Decatur courtroom where testimony alleges Bishop pursued Chewning’s wife. Prosecutors and defense promise witnesses on relations, with the trial expected to last another day as character witnesses are called.
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Charles Whiteford Smith
Decatur
Cosby
Scott
William Schley Howard
Don Juan
Big
George M Napier
Henry Bellingreth
L. Norton
Howard
Ezra Chewning
Scottdale
Harris Plans Prohibition Focus for Special State Session
Governor Harris may call a November special session to consider prohibition bills and related revenue issues. New laws could address near beer taxes, locker clubs, and liquor advertising, with existing Senate measures possibly revisited or reworked.
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General Assembly
Senate
House
Hcvwse
Engineer Killed as Cow Strikes Train in Dublin
Dublin September 14 Special Engineer Careon E Lamer of Tennille died at 1 o clock from scars and internal injuries after a cow on the track caused a wreck of the W & T passenger train at Alcorns about 17 miles from Dublin. Fireman Tom White had an arm broken and an express messenger was bruised slightly. Lanier, longtime chief engineer, was scalded by steam and killed as the pilot struck the cow. His body will be moved to Tennille for funeral tomorrow. he leaves a wife and three children, plus a father, a brother, and a sister.
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Dublin
Careon E Lamer
Tennille
Alcorns
Tom White
Coty
Lanier
Ben c
Dale
Lanters
A B Lanter
Oliver, Ga
Gr Jesse Lanter
Milo
HR Tarver
Guy
Lost Husband and Home Amid War Loss for Mrs Brooks
San Bernardino Cal September 14 Mrs Nancy Brooks aged 72 suffered the loss of her husband and home as war spread to Europe. The elderly widow faced displacement and hardship while seeking shelter and support in a time of global upheaval.
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San
San Bernardino
Cal
Europe
Nancy Brooks
South Carolina Adopts Statewide Prohibition Victory Declared
South Carolina voters approve statewide prohibition by about two to one, with 33 104 for and 14 157 against as unofficial returns roll in. Governor Manning pledges enforcement, while Charleston county and other dispensary counties shift toward statewide ban, with wet counties ending dispensaries by December 31.
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Manning
Columbia
South Carolina
Charleston
Fochland County
Dorchester
Aiken
Bamberg
Barnwell
Beaufort
Calhoun
Florence
Georgetown
Tasper
Leangton
Orangeburg
Richland
Umon
Ava
Willamsburg
Terence
Jasper Leaington
Richland Union
Williamsburg
Winter Hats and Shoes On Program Today
Weather outlook says heat will persist with mid September temperatures in the 90s. Minnesota disturbance drives nationwide heat while the forecast shows Wednesday and Thursday remaining warm and fair. A tragic wartime note tells of a British officer's widow seeking support as her son, previously disillusioned, lies in Patton State hospital after family losses.
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Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Georgia
England
Patton State Hospital
Vancouver
Pro German banks eye United States loan role
New York report outlines possible invites for pro German bankers to participate in a billion dollar Anglo French loan plan. Wall Street factions split, with Kuhn Loeb & Co discussed for participation while many western German sympathizers vow to oppose funding Germanys foes. Public debate centers on how banks would handle the loan amid fears of diverting capital from Allies and potential depositor reactions.
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New Yorks
Great Britain
France
Wall Street
Germany
United States
Kuhn, Locis & Co
Germen
Basil M Blackett
Commission
Blackett
Kuhn Loeb & Co
James
JFP Morgana
Oia
Chicago
Cinemnati
St Louis
Milwaukee
Middle West
America
Greatritain
Anglo-Irench Commission
National City Bank
Germany Must Disavow Sinking Of Liner Arabic
Berlin faces pressure from Washington over the sinking of the liner Arabic. Officials say prospects for a favorable adjustment hinge on Berlin’s attitude and a clear disavowal by the Foreign Office.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Border Rumors Stir as Mexican Plots Reported
Brownsville Texas September 14 two companies of infantis were hurried out of Brownsville for Sun i Benito and Lyford north of here on reports of danger from Mexican bandits. Several men shot at Los Indios and at other places with bodies found later. Rumors of uprising in San Benito prompted calls for reinforcement. Americans urged to leave Mexico as border disturbances escalate.
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Texas
Brownsville
Sun i Benito
Lyford
United States
Los Infios
San Bens
Los Indios
San Benito
Mexico
Washington
Sonora
Chihuahua
Ammonia Fumes Endanger Hotel Guests in Rome Incident
In Rome on September 14 William Howell a young man from Floyd County is jailed on assault with intent to murder charges after releasing ammonia fumes at the Hotel General Torrest. Howell, who planned to operate the hotel ice plant, entered by breaking a basement window. The night clerk smelled the fumes and alerted owner Hicks and editor Malone. Hicks shut off the plant, was overcome, then rescued guests as Howell was arrested with fumes still present. Hicks recovered after a time. Bangor rejects commission form of government by vote 2178 to 2599.
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William Howell
Floyd
Superior Court
Howell
Torrest
H A Hicks
Hicks
el Malone
Malone
Sharp
Germany Faces Possible Break in Diplomatic Ties Over Arabic Case
Washington and Berlin veer toward a sharp clash as Count von Bernstorff presents Berlin’s stance on the Arabic incident. The United States demands disavowal of the submarine commander and contemplates arbitration only on indemnity, while officials warn of severing relations if Germany does not comply. Submarine Hesperian note adds to tension as Germany denies sinking responsibility.
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United States
Germany
Berlin
Count von Bernstoff
Lansing
Wr Lansing
Washington 5
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Erst
United States 15
von Bernatorff
Foreiea
Heiovahls Willewe
Serard
Berhe
London
Foreign Office
Gerard
Germans Press East Front Drive Toward Dvinsk
London reports German forces push toward Dvinsk with heavy artillery duels and 6000 prisoners in 14 hours. Russians counter with renewed offense in Galicia while Austro German lines face strong artillery fire on the western front. Reports detail large prisoner captures and intensified fighting from Lake Pikstem to Podbrodze with continued coastal actions at the Flat Sea.
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London
Dvinsk
Berlin
von Hindenigies
Fuga
von Imdenburg
Petrograd
Mid-Oland
Galler
Petrovrid
Longdon
Kossovo
Mosty
Czernica
Slomim
Fina
Touria
Pripet
Zwirdje
Derajno
Goryn
Deranjno
Klevan
Vilage
Oacszwa
Wysenewec
Rydomel
Postok
Gantow
Dykowcc
Wysznowec
Galicia
Gliadka
Cedrow
Jovenhoowka
Tar Rapol
Izwiniace
Gralescziki
Juzephowka
Lewiniace
Weather Prophecy Forecast for Washington and Georgia
Partly cloudy in Washington and Georgia on Wednesday and Thursday. Forecast suggests possible thunder showers, with chances of occasional storms and unsettled conditions through the period. Local temperatures expected to trend mild with spots of heat in afternoon hours.
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Washington
Georgia
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