Thelen Declares Railroads Striving to Own Credit
Max Thelen, head of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners, testifies that railroads are in a hysteria of self interest and seek to ruin their own credit under a federal incorporation plan. He argues the plan would seize state power and transfer control of securities and property to the federal government, contradicting public interest claims.
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Associated Press
Shington
Max Thelen
National Association Way Commissioners
Unitedates
Forie Masters
Comao
Magistrate and farmer convicted in peonage case
Ivor Magistrate and J M Taylor of Lexington County South Carolina found guilty in the States district court of peonage and conspired to force a man, William Cook, to work for them. Hayes received a one year term and fine while Cook faced a $25 conviction. Deputies also reported liquor found in several locations including A Zieman and St Michael streets and the St Andrew Hotel as docketed.
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Associated Press
Harleston
8. C
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J. M. Taylor
Lexington County
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William Cook
Book
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Taylor
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Owing Places
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Allies urged to strike quickly against Athens
The Times military correspondent argues that the Teutonic front’s contraction in Romania will push troops to reserve and Greece may attack Entente forces from the rear. He calls for prompt, decisive action to protect troops and counters any indecision amid shifting fronts. He notes no need to fear renewed Russo Romanian left wing strength and suggests the Carpathian offensive may end.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Romania
Saloniki
Serrail
Rumania
von Mackensen
Central
Carpathians
Red Sox Willing to Pay 60000 for Walter Johnson
Boston will bid 60000 for the services of Walter Johnson if he is on the market, says President Harry Frazee. Cleveland reportedly prepared to bid 50000 to obtain Johnson, fueling a possible bidding rivalry.
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Associated Press
Boston
Boston Americans
Walter Johnson
Harry Frazee
Cleveland
Johnson
French Demand for Rapid War Reorganization Gains Steam
Paris Dec 9 The popular demand for a rapid and radical reorganization of the war effort grows louder after events in England. The Petit Journal notes the government escaped responsibility and must fulfill promises, while calling for a cabinet overhaul and immediate action to satisfy the nation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
England
Stephen Picton
Petit Journal
Chamber
Public debate on army command and war direction within parliament
The Petit Parisien notes the war effort and economy will be centralized under restricted management rather than scattered. The Temps urges a lean cabinet and immediate, decisive action with capable collaborators, reflecting both parliamentary and public demand.
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Petit Parisien
Temps
Pope Manufacturing Plant Nears Opening in Prichard
The Pope Manufacturing Co plant at Prichard is completed and handed over by contractors. Machinery installation is underway and operation is expected in late January. The mill will produce cotton goods under President Robert P. Pope.
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Pope Manufacturing Company
Prichard
Robert P. Pope
Pope
France halts print paper imports to bolster industry
The government announced a prohibition on printing paper imports aimed at strengthening the French paper industry and improving the exchange rate. Officials say the move fosters domestic lumber resources to reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
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Associated Press
Negro Sentenced Killer Sent to Wetumpka for Time
Jim Pippin, a Black man convicted of killing Charles Williams, was moved to Wetumpka Alabama on Saturday to begin a 25 year sentence after his case was affirmed by the supreme court. He was under the escort of State Transfer Agent 8S. BE. Brinsfield. Convicted last February.
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Wetumpka
Jim Pippin
Charles Williams
Supreme Court
Ala
BE. Brinsfield
WORDER FINED FOR SPEEDING IN RECORDER COURT
Worder was fined ten dollars Saturday by the recorder for speeding above the legal limit. Officer Cliff Adams testified to the offense, noting the vehicle’s speed and the area involved.
Mobile Traveling Men to Meet at Cawthon Hotel
The Mobile Traveling Men's Association holds a special meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Cawthon Hotel. Plans for the New Year's Day celebration will be finalized, and President H. M. Hopper urges all members to attend.
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Mobile Traveling Men’s Association
Cawthon Hotel
H. M. Hopper
Nashville Temperature Drops Dramatically on Dec 9
Nashville Tennessee reports a sharp 38 degree drop in 24 hours ending 7 am with sleet and rain. Temperature at 7 am was 30 degrees as cold air moved in from early evening.
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Nashville
Tenn
Acrobats Use Circus Skills in Fire Rescue
Acrobats from a West Forty fourth street boarding house used trapeze and climbing skills to rescue tenants after a blaze gutted the building. About twenty people were injured, two severely burned and possibly fatally. Earlier this year on Washington's Birthday five perished in a fire in the same structure.
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Associated Press
New York
West Forty-fourth Street
Washington
Britton Wins Narrow Decision Over Robideau in Cleveland
Welterweight champion Jack Britton edged Sam Robideau of Philadelphia in ten slow rounds at Cleveland last night.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jack Britton
Sam Robideau
Philadelphia
Southern Intercollegiate meeting discusses summer baseball and officer elections
Charleston C C December 9. The final session of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association closes with talks on summer baseball and officer elections. The Southern Athletic Conference also meets today as the BI AA again declines to adopt a one year residence rule or require freshmen to have fourteen Carnegie entrance units.
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Associated Press
Charleston
8. C
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Southern Athletic Conference
Southern College
Carnegie
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