Unclear wartime telegrams hint at German aid to Boers
Fragmentary text cites Germany and Austria amid the Boer War, discussing neutral ports, war material reliance, and U S president Wilson. A January briefing mentions Mr Houndsi and a consul named Schwe, with views on official replies and semi official talks, reflecting cautious diplomacy.
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German Diplomatic Letters Press War Claims and Protests
A European war correspondence records German diplomat Count von Hertnstorff defending Germany's export controls and countering U S accusations. He argues British sea piracy, explains alleged munition purchases, and condemns biased press campaigns and misrepresented documents while defending Germany’s right to buy war material and resist embargoes.
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German News Service Bias Criticized in Ambassadors Letter
A translated ambassadorial letter denounces German news services as biased and financed to counter Allied reports. It claims extensive manipulation of cables and underground networks, funded by German interests, to shape opinion against the United States. A separate note mentions Captain von Papen describing thefts in Washington and New York. Photographic copies of key documents reached Washington, prompting recall actions for Austro-Hungarian ambassador Dumba.
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Governor Harris and Mayor Woodward Join Woodmen Fraternity
Georgia officials were elected as fraternal members of the Woodmen of the World during a private meeting. Governor Harris and Mayor Woodward accepted the honor amid plans to raise 10000 for entertainment of delegates and visitors expected for the 1917 Atlante convention. An executive committee of five was formed to handle convention preparations and a banquet in the Ansley hotel followed by a smoker and drills at the Wigwam on Central Avenue.
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Prohibition Victory Predicted by Felder in Georgia
Macon Georgia September 21 Colonel Thomas B Felder predicted prohibition for Georgia within sixty days from tonight at a rally. He said the governor would include the issue in the extra legislative session call and it would mark a great victory for prohibition forces. Dr J L White addressed first and praised the cause, introduced by Rev T F Callaway. Felder thanked supporters, cited state political struggles and praised Governor as nearing the end of liquor influence, urging continued temperance effort.
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Seventeen Miners Die In Exhall Colliery Fire
A fire at Exhall colliery in Nuneaton England on September 21 killed seventeen miners. About 250 were trapped when the cage collapsed. most were later rescued via an emergency shaft.
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Convention Coming Sure to Atlanta in 1917
Citizens of the city pledged to contribute to a five thousand dollar fund as Mayor Woodward and others forecast securing the convention. Newton Phillips said the 1917 gathering should be held in Atlanta, noting favorable rail rates and hotel costs. An executive committee was named to handle preliminaries, and an evening banquet at the Ansley Hotel drew about fifty Woodmen and Atlanta camp officers.
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Memphis double murder in Greenwood fire disaster
Memphis police reported a double murder by arson at a Greenwood apartment aimed at destroying evidence. Victims were actress Mrs. Marguerite Favor and Greenwood businessman J S Crowell. both bodies battered with the room set ablaze. Favor, a former vaudeville dancer, had recently directed private dancing classes in Memphis. Crowell, about 40, was prominent in Greenwood business circles.
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James W Alexander Dies at Tuxedo Former Equitable President
James W. Alexander longtime head of the Equitable Life Assurance Society died in Tuxedo New York tonight. He was born July 19 1839 in Princeton New Jersey and had risen to president of the company.
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