Come Back for Uncle Jim Woodward in Atlanta Mayoral Race
In Atlanta, James G. Woodward appears set to win the mayoralty next Wednesday with no official opposition. His prior terms, a past downfall, and steady governance have earned him broad city support despite earlier political stumbles. A notable note is his shift from a sidewalk office to a formal mayoral role as he seeks another term.
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Atlanta
James G. Woodward
Jim” Woodward
Woodward
Robert F. Maddox
Jim Woodward
Govan
Peachtree Street
Jim
German Fleet Sighted South of Aland Islands
A Raumo, Finland dispatch reports a German fleet cruising the waters south of the Aland Islands for two days. Claims include seven dreadnoughts and Friesland class cruisers, two large cruisers, four first class torpedo boats, and numerous support vessels. Aboard the cruiser Blucher the flag of Chief Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia was hoisted.
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Aland Islands
Copenhagen
London
Raumo
Finland
Prince Henry
Prusala
Prominent Man Claims Laziness Equals Dignity
A prominent figure argues that laziness is a form of dignity, suggesting true education from Life's hard school leaves a heart broken in many places.
Minors May Join League
A business associate of the International League says there will be no next season unless the Federal leagues settle their dispute. Other leagues may press the Feds if peace is not achieved. Clubs have lost money and seek aid from organized baseball. Possible mergers are discussed in St. Louis Brooklyn and Chicago with aims to unite with the Federals.
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Buffalo
International League
Federals
American Association
Western
Southern
Pacific Coast
Feds
Organized Baseball
Ban Johnson
Gov. Tener
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Browns
Wards
Ebbets
Cubs
North Side
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Fox Trot Replaces Tango in Atlanta Ballrooms
Atlanta readers note a shift in fashion and posture as dance trends move from tango to the fox trot. The piece also predicts a military bearing for debutantes, with a brisk goose step style replacing the former slouch.
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Atlanta
Dogs of War
Miltary
Eye Witnesses Describe War Refugee Plight in Paris
Paris dispatches relay stark scenes from refugee camps near the Eiffel Tower where over 3000 victims of Belgian and German raids are gathered. Women recount looting, village ruin, and mothers grieving dead infants as wounded soldiers and Algerian and Senegalese troops share trains bound for care, while Red Cross nurses provide aid amidst a shattered war landscape.
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the Invalides
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Cinque de Paris
Belgium
Posnena
Framery
Mons
Charlet
Lon
Jo Fy
Percnne-le-Bincher
Montmartre
Antwerp
Flanders
Red Cross
Dragoons
Thich
Rhineland
France
Busy Court Session Records Multiple Case Docket
Recorders court opened with twenty six cases on the docket, five continued and thirteen charging fighting. Fines totaled fifty four dollars, mostly small. The session was brisk, as Recorder Rates efficiently handled the docket despite a crowded day. A German name appears in the clipping, and a stray sentence notes a girl receiving a whipping and a boy a thousand.
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Naval
Promothena
Steadier Prices Seen For Spot Cotton In New Orleans
New Orleans reports a stronger demand and steadier spot cotton prices amid a holding movement and few distressed offers. Eastern belt markets show daily spot gains, while the buy-a-bale drive spreads across the region. brokers anticipate potential rings reopening if steadier prices persist, with favorable weather and a smaller-than-expected season outturn shaping near term outlook.
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New Orleans
Red Cross Sails For Europe On Mercy Mission
New York dispatch reports the steamship Red Cross sailing for the European war zone with doctors nurses and supplies. The crew cleared delays and international issues with 135 trained nurses 30 surgeons and heavy equipment. First stop Falmouth England will land twenty four nurses and a surgeon for service in a frontline hospital.
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Red Cross
The
Falmouth
England
Bagnea Lowpitale
Rotterdam
Snd
Reeds
Kaiser Silent on Peace Efforts Amid World War I News
Washington reports no reply from the German government to a U S inquiry on peace terms while officials note German American groups push for exchanges. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan monitor the efforts as casualty figures rise. The U S plans to sign peace treaties with Britain France Spain and China and Belgium sends a formal protest over German atrocities. The dispatches also confirm German retreat along the French front and Paris gains renewed public confidence.
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United States
Europe
Wilson
Bryan
Great Britain
France
Spain
China
Senate
Paria
Eastern railroads seek reopening of rate case
Washington September 15 Eastern railroads informally told the Interstate Commerce Commission they intend to seek reopening of the advance rate case a general 6 per cent freight rate increase was denied. The exact filing time and scope of appeal were not announced after a meeting with President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad who heads the eastern railroad committee.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Clark
Willard
Baltimore and Ohla' Railroad
Willlard
Eastern Railroad
Socialists Appeal for Europe Mediation by U S
Chicago September 16. The Socialist party national committee sent a cablegram urging Europe’s Socialists to push warring governments to accept mediation by the United States. Victor Berger signed the message. The note argues mediation remains possible without prestige loss.
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Chicago
Socialists of Europe
United States
National Committee of the
Socialist Party
Victor Berger
Oth
Motor Car Takes Two Lives in West Bluff City Crash
Knoxville report says Captain James Haun bridge supervisor and Captain William Walker pump inspector died when a railroad motor car hit a dog, derailing five miles west of Bluff City early this morning.
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Knoxville
Tenn
James Haun
William Walker
Bluff City
Tottack
Votes for Women Campaign Starts
In Washington a special car with suffrage speakers left for the Midwest. Arriving in Chicago, the party will tour states for campaigns under the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. The plan targets Democratic Congress candidates in nine equal suffrage states to support the federal amendment.
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Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mid- West
Chicago
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Congress
Alice Paul
Union
East
West
National Democratic Party
Fighting Now in Old Mexico Near Pueblo
Mexico City reports ongoing fighting between Carranza and Zapatista followers near Pueblo today. The scene reflects the volatility of the Mexican conflict as reports filter in from the front lines.
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Old Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza and Zapata
Pueblo
Sherman remark stirs Atlanta women protest duties of war
Atlanta report describes General Sherman allegedly declining to reveal military plans and prompting controversy among Atlanta women who protest the hardships of war and the removal of inhabitants. The piece notes letters between officials and residents, highlighting tension over war measures and civic responses.
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Atlanta
Sherman
Melange
Anya H. J. Hoffman
Jersey City
New
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