Slaton Says No Extra Session on Cotton Legislation
Georgia Governor Slaton released an extended statement denying any push for an extraordinary session to address cotton, arguing no constitutional amendment could be ratified before the 1916 general election. He notes farmers are not calling for such a session and condemns those pressuring him to act politically while upholding constitutional limits.
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Georgia
Slaton
Libertea
Magna
Siehssaya
People of Georgia
Washington
Senate
General Assembly
Calloway
Supreme Court of the
United States
Hudsons plan for cotton consumption a nationwide move
Capt C H Hudson proposes using khaki uniforms for railroad, fire, police and hotel staff to replace blue serge. Major cotton bodies back the plan, Georgia and Florida Railroad orders khaki uniforms next spring, potentially removing about half a million bales yearly from the market. Plan gains momentum from coast to coast.
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Valdosta
C. H. Hudson
Georgia
Florida
Augusta
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
American Cotton Manufacturers
Arkwright Club
Boston
United States
D. F. Kirkland
Georgia and Florida Railroad
House approves war tax bill conference report
By a vote of 126 to 52 the House adopted the conference report on the war tax bill. It is expected Congress will adjourn once the bill is passed.
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Journa-Herald
Washington
House
Congress
Many Lost Lives in Chinese Typhoon
Washington reports from the Chefoo vice consul describe heavy rain and wind wrecking the Chinese coast during a typhoon that disrupted Japanese operations against Kiao Chow. The disaster left thousands homeless and facing famine as crops across the peninsula suffer substantial losses, with estimates of 50 to 80 percent destroyed and a looming winter famine.
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Washington
D. C
Kiao Chow
State Department
Chefoo
China
Penin
Isula
Portugal in turmoil as royalist outbreaks flare
London reports serious trouble in Portugal with royalist outbreaks causing disruptions. Wire service says communications are interrupted and full details are unavailable.
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Journal-Herald
London
Portugal
Church renovations near completion at Central Baptist
Improvements at Central Baptist Church near completion. services will be held in the arch next Sunday instead of Rand Theater where Sunday services recently took place. Interior work is finishing, promising a prettier interior and greatly increased seating capacity.
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Central Baptist Church
Arch
Rand Theater
Central Church
German Captain Reports Sinking of Eleven Allied Ships
At Las Palmas on October 22 the Norwegian steamer Pegehin arrived bearing a German captain who said a cruiser stopped him and that eleven British and French merchantmen plus one Italian ship carrying food to England were sunk. He claimed the German vessel knew all destroyed ships and hinted more would be sent to join them.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Pegehin
Cape ‘Tain
Jane
England
Enthusiasm Grows as Waycross Board of Trade Expands
Citizens fill a Waycross board meeting with optimism for Ware County development. A motion increased governors from fifteen to thirty, naming new members including A M Knight Jr and J L Sweat. A canvass for new members and outreach to former ones were authorized. Regular governor meetings set for the second Wednesday. membership meetings on the fourth Wednesday each month.
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Tear of Trade
Ware County
Waycross
Areo
Board of Trade
W. B. Sirmans
A. M. Knight, Jr
Messrs
Robert E. Trexler
T. Bowden
J. C. McDonald
Dr. A. Fleming
W. L. Hinson
Alexander R. Hood
Leon A. Wilson
J. W. Seals
W. D. O’quinn
T. A. Parker
A. C. Sneeker
J. B. Lewis
W. N. Grambling
Prof
Alg
Mill
Benton
Governora
Board of Trade Rooms
Southern
Committee of Ten
Sweat
J. L. Sweat
Mosars
A. M. Knight
Emden Sinking Report Surfaces From India Dispatch
A Simla report says the German cruiser Emden sunk several British ships in waters near Cochin. Most of the Emden crew were landed at Cochin, but ship names were not provided.
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London
Simla
India
Cochin
Germans Near Warsaw Gain Ground In October Fighting
Petrograd dispatch reports Germany advancing within miles of Warsaw with heavy combat north and south of key positions. An official government statement notes repulsed actions between Prustkow and Dioule eight miles southwest of Warsaw as Austrian losses mount amid ongoing clashes.
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Prustkow
Dioule
Warsaw
Pramysl
Crop plans to be discussed at Waycross meeting
At a mass meeting in Waycross on October 24 farmers from Ware county will discuss 1915 crop plans under a governor proclamation. Ordinary Banner H Thomas will chair. The event also includes the Boys Corn Club contest with District Agent G W Cunningham in charge. Local citizens urged to attend to keep money at home.
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Waycross
Ware
John M. Slaton
Ware County
Boys’ Corn Club of
G. W. Cunningham
H. Thomas
Balture
Georgia County
Bandits Rob Hotel Guests In High Power Escape
Five bandits held up the Plans hotel Terre Haute at gunpoint early today, taking 1500 in cash and jewelry. They escaped in a high power car but later recovered money and jewelry returned to victims. Police pursued. suspects linked to other crimes.
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Journal-Herald
Plainfield
N. J
Terre Haste
Terre Haute
U S ship released after seizure off Orkney Island
Washington October 22 Great Britain's action today leads to the release of the Mandard Ol tank steamer John Rockefeller seized off Orkney Island. The vessel's release marks a diplomatic turn in the ongoing pressures between the nations.
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Journo-Herald
Washington
John Rockefeller
Orkney Island
Germans Flee as Russians Clash in Poland
By wire to Journal Herald Petrograd reports that beaten Germans in Russian Poland are fleeing in disorder this afternoon amid ongoing fighting. Officials say the situation is tense but no decisive outcome has been announced.
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Journal-Herald
Petrograd
Russian
Poland
Waycross Plant to Add Varied Industry at Enterprise Lumber
Work began today on additions at the Enterprise Lumber Company plant on Albany avenue near the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic depot. A new department for variety works will be led by manager W D Youmans and aimed at creating one of the region’s most complete facilities. The plant serves orders from neighboring states and south Georgia, with out of town business steadily growing under owner partners M L Bunn J T Watt W D Youmans and J P A Hay who serves as president.
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Enterprise Lumber Company
Albany Avenue
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic
W. D. Youmans
Waycross
Poiats
South Georgia
M. L. Bunn
J.T. Watt
Berlin Says Russians Panic Dispatch Oct 22
Berlin reports Russians panic amid tensions as a dispatch from October 22 notes fear and uncertainty around military activity. authorities impose curbs and deploy units along borders amid escalating warnings. The piece emphasizes diplomatic strains and public apprehension.
French Reports Claim Allied Repulses Across Front
Paris report cites official bulletin at 5 p m noting German attacks along the Belgian frontier continue without gain while all assaults by the Germans have been repulsed. Amsterdam dispatch says Ghent railway destroyed by the Allies and British bombards drive Germans back to Middlekerke. London dispatches claim furious Allied counterattacks fail near Niespedition and Germans must defend. Allies said to occupy Courtail and Nieupoort as they push Germans east from Dixmonds.
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Journal-Herald
Paris
Belgium
Ghent
London
Amsterdam
Middlekerke
Courtrai
Courtail
Nieuport
Dixmonds
Congress Reluctant to Provide Aid as House Fights Fail
In the pursuit of relief, Southern lawmakers see no relief from Congress as hopes fade. Adjournment by tonight is seen as nearly certain. Senate and House push to pass the war tax bill today.
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Journa-Herald
Congress
Senate
House
Italy Starts On Warpath In Albania Landing Marines
London reports unconfirmed dig patches from Venice stating the Italian gunboat Agor dat and the destroyer Dario have landed marines at Avalona Albania and the forty seventh Italian infantry is ready to embark for Avalone. Rome censorship blocks news as official word says enemy ships sheltering in the Suez Canal will be forced to leave.
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Journal-Herald
London
Venice
Agordat
Dario
Avalona
Albania
Avalone
Rome
Sues Canal
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