Bulgaria 15 Ready for War as Ultimatum Delivered
London dispatches report Bulgaria Serbia and Montenegro gave the Ottoman Government a fourteen day ultimatum to accept their demands. Bulgarian Premier Count Guechoff telegraphed full power to declare hostilities against Turkey. Balkan Allies to notify General Saoff that armistice ends and hostilities resume four days after no peace appears possible.
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Turkey
Associated Press
London
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Héfe
Constantinople
Pinet
Count. Guechoff
Saoff
Heavy Snow Delays Chicago Travel and Reports
A heavy snow storm in Chicago on January 20 impeded traffic as trolley wires and streetcars were coated with snow. Thousands of workers were late reporting to business offices, with streets barely moving.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New Jersey to change corporation laws governor announces
Gov Wil Won announces sweeping proposed changes to New Jersey corporation laws. The plan envisions stricter penalties for monopoly creation and emphasizes freedom of competition. Two joint sentences are contemplated for those who promote or organize such trusts.
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Associated_Press
Trenton
New Jersey
Wil
Darrow On Trial Again For Jury Bribery Charge
Clarence Darrow faced a second trial in Los Angeles on charges of attempting to corrupt a juror in the McNamara case. The Associated Press reports the celebrated lawyer stood accused during today's proceedings.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jani
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara
Reduction on Farm Products in Tariff Schedule
Washington reports the Agricultural Schedule of the tariff presented to the House Ways and Means Committee. Witnesses testified and noted reductions from the Dingley law. Representative Payne estimated net duty changes totaling about 480 million dollars in articles with decreased rates and 438 million dollars in articles with increased rates. Democratic members predicted material reductions on many items.
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Associated Press
Washington
Payne
Pretty as Will Lead Them in Suffrage Movement
Washington dispatch reports Inez Mitholland famed as the movement's most beautiful figure will swear in as head of the suffragist group. She will lead the Woman's band and its mounted detachment, guiding the cavalry troop in a symbolic display today.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
Inez Mitholland
Maieh
Waganrp
Pettidost
Impeachment Plans Threaten Japanese Cabinet
In Tokyo on January 20, the Constitutional party plans to impeach the Cabinet as the Diet convenes. The party leads the lower house, but an adjournment to February is likely for the budget debates. If impeachment proceeds, dissolution of the Diet may occur and Prince Katsura could form a new cabinet promptly.
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Tokio
Diet
Constitutional Party
Electio
Prince Katsura
Trial Tangle as Lawyer Faces Bribery Charge
A lawyer goes on trial today accused of bribing Juror Hobert F. Bain in the Taémés McNamara case. The proceedings hinge on alleged efforts to influence the jury ahead of verdict.
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George Lockwood
Taémés McNamara
Civil suit against Woodmen of the World moved to federal court
Circuit Judge Shipp ordered transfer of a $20 000 damages case filed by S P Taylor against the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World. The suit stems from the killing of E M Taylor during an initiation ceremony involving Furman Bagwell. Meanwhile in New York, 9043 workers of 37 000 affected by a dress and shirtwaist workers agreement rebelled at settlement terms and a strike continued with 27 000 back at work at higher pay amidst clashes with police.
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Associated, Press
Anderson
8. C
Circuit Judge
Shipp
S. P. Taylor
Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World
E. M. Taylor
Furman Bagwell
Bagwell
Associated Press
New York
Wyoming House in turmoil as Pratt and Wood clash
A riot erupted in the Wyoming House of Representatives as Speaker Pratt and Speaker Pro Tem Wood each claimed the right to preside. The confrontation turned violent and required interruption by lawmakers to restore order.
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Associated . Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
House of Representatives
Pratt
Wood
Jewish Groups Open Biennial Council in Cincinnati
Hundreds of leaders from over two hundred U S Jewish organizations gather in Cincinnati for the biennial meeting of the Council of American Hebrew Congregations. The dedication ceremony for the Hebrew Union College building is slated for Thursday.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
United States
Council of the American Hebrew Congregations
Hebrew Union ‘College
Sunday Amusements in Atlanta Stir Debate
The city considers Sunday amusements including youth baseball in parks and possible Sunday theatre and outdoor sports. Chief Beavers supports youth baseball while opposing professional games, signaling a forthcoming city council discussion and public input on a new ordinance.
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Atlanta
Beavers
City Council Debates 1913 Tax Apportionment
Atlanta January 20. A heated City Council session focuses on the Finance Committee 1913 apportionment bulle tin. Tax assessor predicts a tax increase this year. revenue may exceed 200 000 dollars. Police sub stations and park and school needs face pinched funding as arguments favor reserving 125 000 dollars for anticipated apportionment.
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Atlanta
Finance Committee
Cotton Gorner and Indian Scandal Aired
Attorney General Wickersham asked the Supreme Court to send its mandate to the Federal District Court of New York. The case involves James A. Patten and others indicted for conspiracy to corner cotton in violation of antitrust laws. The mandate would normally issue 30 days after the decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Federal District Court of New York
James A. Patten
Becker juror accused of roaming during Rosenthal trial
New York January 20. Becker defense plans to pursue a new trial by presenting affidavits from witnesses who saw juror Samuel Haas near his Bedford Park home at night during the trial. Haas is said to have admitted being near his home after having access to visit a dentist, a point the defense argues the court did not permit.
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Associated Press
New York
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Samuel Haas
Bedford Park
Haas Himslf
Blease blocks South Carolina troops from Wilson inauguration
Gov. Cole L. Blease announced he will not permit the South Carolina battalion to leave for President Wilson's inauguration. He cites several reasons including not receiving an invitation as commander in chief and insists troops will stay unless invited. Troops had prepaid for quarters expected in Washington.
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Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Wilson
Cole L. Blease
LaFollette denounces immigration bill rules in Senate
Senator LaFollette denounces the Senate and House rules as crafted by precedent. He warns legislation now rests in the hands of a few and urges a more democratic, responsive Congress in the debate on the immigration bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
LaFollette
Brenau College Plans Regular Travel Department
Gainesville educators announce a new travel department alongside core studies at Brenau College. Miss Florence Rohr has long organized European tours for students and led a seven month world tour, inspiring the formal program now approved by the college administration.
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Atlanta
Brenau College
Gainesville
Florence
M. Rohr
Europe
Rohr
Tire Filler Go City Election SFIS Interests in the Morrow
The Clark Brothers and Golden Bros promote a new filler substitute for sale in Thomasville. J. T. and S. Sentana will run the business temporarily after buying the store. Polls open at eight, close at five. primary nominees to be elected and paving amendment to city charter to be decided. Officials and clerks named for courthouse proceedings.
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Clark
Clark Resilient
Golden
W. B.golden
Isine
General Merghandige
Atore
Golden Bros
Messra J. T
Sa Sentana
FiGar
Thomasville
Oe Uall
Madlard Gest
Rence
Robert Alexander
T. Gibson
T. H. Mitchell
W. Austins
Court House
Lidge R. P. Doss
J.S. ‘Montgomery
C. P. Hansell
W. H. Platt
H. T. Poole
Park honors Jefferson Davis with memorial work
Hopkineville Kentucky January 1940 work to beautify Jefferson Davis Memorial Park near Fainglew will begin in spring. The 19 acre site has been purchased and a stone fence is under construction. A statue of Jefferson Davis will be erected at the springs site by the local government appointed board.
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Associated ‘Press
Hopkineville
J.jefferson Davis Memorial Park
Fainglew
Board of Commissioners
Jon
Davis
Gasoline soaked sausages used in alleged arson fires
Attorney Hoyne testified that an arson gang used sausage skins filled with gasoline on wires to explode fires. He described the use of a chemical called Fire Powder by the group as part of the alleged scheme, with detectives noting how the devices spread flames.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Toy
Ag” Aftormey Hoyne
Abel Lastoa
Indian Affairs Case Opens Before House Panel
Indian councilors ousted by Secretary Fisher testified before the House Indian Affairs Committee. Charges allege Fisher favored Standard Oil and refused permits for leasing lands to Uncle Sam Oil Co. Justice Department probes Uncle Sam leases and prepares jury presentation as hearing adjourned until tomorrow.
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Indian Affairs
Associated IE
Washington
Tale Leeby
I Gan
Fisher
House Indian Affairs Committee
Standard Oil Co
Uncle Sama Oil Company
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Gymnasium Classes Start at the Y M C A
The Y M C A reports organized gymnasium programs with daily activity for men and boys. A large junior afternoon class studies military formation drills, apparatus work, and games, while a junior basketball team is forming for Monday evening games.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Oyster beds damage from gales hits Long Island Sound
New Haven Conn Jan 20 Damage possibly several hundred thousand dollars was caused to Long Island Sound oyster beds by recent high gales and an extreme low tide on January 3rd. Growers say the oyster industry will feel the blow months hence.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Long Island Sound
Declara
Miss Marianne Watt Expected Home From Columbus Visit
Miss Marianne Watt returns home this evening after a brief stay in Columbus as a guest of Miss Eva Gardiner.
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Marianne Watt
Columbus
Eva Gardiner
Agreement Reached in Augnata G8 Rail Case
An agreement was reached yesterday in the Augnata rail matter after negotiations in Ga. The settlement details remain undisclosed as parties move to finalize terms.
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Augnata
Railroad Pays Race Based Wage Scale Revealed
Union employees of the Georgia railroad face a new scale increasing monthly wages by amounts from five to ten dollars per man. The change targets three hundred workers including black porters white servants and other staff. The adjusted pay reflects broader labor revisions across the company.
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Georgia Railroad
Dallard
Oppose Lincoln Statue Bill Face in House Vote
Bitter opposition grows as the House prepares to take up a 2 million dollar Lincoln statue bill. Senate passage preceded a plan to build a memorial highway from Washington to Gettysburg, with opponents proposing alternatives.
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Washington
Mettysburg
Hearings on U S Steel dissolution delayed to Wednesday
New York January 20 The government suit to dissolve United States Steel under the Sherman law is postponed until Wednesday. Former president William E Corry will testify first and Col Theodore Roosevelt is expected to be called regarding the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company absorption during the 1907 panic.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
William E. Corry
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
The
Steel Corporation
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