Naval ratio talks seek balance after Mutsu issue
Washington dispatch reports alternate 5-5-3 proposals presented to Secretary Hughes and officials from Britain and Japan. The plans show Britain could build two super Hoods or two Sovereign class battleships by scrapping four dreadnoughts, while the US would gain 25 000 tons enabling substitution of Colorado and Washington for Delaware and North Dakota. Japan would keep the Mutsu by scrapping Setsu.
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Washington
Asociated Press
Hughes
A. J. Balfour
Ee Kato
Japan
Great Britain
Colorado
Delaware
North Dakota
Mutsu
Rotary Boosts Christmas Fund
The Rotary club contributed 27.25 to the Empty Stocking fund after a talk by Mrs. C. J. Sherlock of Associated Charities, bringing total gifts to 33.45. The article lists numerous donors with small amounts and totals, calling for further donations.
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Rotary Club
C. J. Sherlock
Associated Charities
J. Bay
Johnserne
Stella Thurman
John Ewing Kiker
Geoube Kiker
Goa
Ralph Kiley
Ned Kikey
23 Votes Cast In Council Election Naming Three Members
A municipal election yielded a total of 23 votes yesterday with three council members officially named. R. E. Allison W. Taylor and J. W. Harris each received the same number of votes, with no write-ins or scratches recorded.
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R. E. Allison
W. .Taylor
J. W. Harris
Senate votes recess as Curtis resolution passes
The Senate adopted the Curtis resolution ordering a holiday recess from December 22 to January 3. The measure now goes to the House for action.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
House
Americus Spot Cotton Market Report
The Americus market lists good middling cotton at 17 cents per pound. Prices reflect current demand and quality, with traders watching local conditions for potential shifts in futures and cash value.
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Americus
Big incentive to buy seals campaign grows in Americus
A corps led by Mrs George Van Riper and others sold anti-tuberculosis Christmas seals on city streets. Today through Saturday feature intensive selling with a goal of $500 in seals, of which $250 would stay in Americus for health conservation work.
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George van Riper
E. A. Viquesnéy
Clarence Davis
Phil Jackson
Emmae Borum
Americus
New Trial Granted in Fatal Seville Feud
In Cordele on December 15 the State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for J C Wilson in the Seville murder case. Wilson shot and killed J E Sappington last year, was convicted in Abbeville, and sentenced to hang. The feud tied to a mayoral race and an automobile dispute allegedly stolen from Sappington led to the post office shooting as Sappington was unarmed.
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Cordele
J. C. Wilson
J. E. Sappington
Seville
Abbeville
State Supreme Court
Wilson
Wilsons
Ma¢on
Sappington
French Chamber Votes 25 Billion Franc Budget
After a 20 hour session the Chamber of Deputies approved the new budget. Expenditures total 25,140,000,000 francs with receipts of 25,827,000,000 francs. The decision was announced in Paris on December 15 by the Associated Press.
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Rench Chamber
Paris
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
Two Bit Haircuts and Shines Return in War-Era Sale
In Moultrie on December 15, A. D. Corn, barber chain owner, launched a 30-day sale cutting prices to a quarter for a haircut fifteen for a shave and five for a shine. Other shops matched the rates halving shoe shines. Gross receipts rose as prewar prices spread and men cut back on self harm, filling barber chairs after a lull.
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Moultrie
A. D. Corn
South Georgia
Moonshiners Learn It Doesn't Pay To Travel
In Valdosta on December 15 J C McDonald and Aaron Ellis both from Coffee county received four month sentences in the Lowndes county jail for moonshining. Special Officer Pearce had raided Coffee county nearly a year ago arresting five men and advising court appearances in Valdosta. McDonald and Ellis fled to Fort Pierce Florida but were captured and brought back, and Judge Evans imposed sentence demonstrating federal reach across state lines.
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Valdosta
J. C. McDonald
Aaron Ellis
Coffee County
Lowndes County
Pearce
McDonald
Ellis
Fort Pierce
Fla
Evans
Five Carloads of Cattle at Moultrie Stockyards
Moultrie Georgia December 15 five car loads of cattle were unloaded at local stock yards from Alabama marking the largest cattle shipment in some time. Hog receipts surpassed one thousand head with shipments from Georgia Florida and Alabama. Prices for number one hogs held at 514 cents with corn fed hogs fetching a premium of one cent per pound.
Daugherty weighs clemency for 197 war offenders
Attorney General Daugherty starts reviewing recommendations for presidential clemency for 197 war law offenders. He did not confirm whether Eugene Debs is included, stating only that he declined to say.
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Daughtery
Washington
Daugherty
Harding
Eugene Debs
Sumter County Cotton Ginned Near 18,000 Bales
Census figures by W. P. Persons show Sumter county ginned 17,907 bales of cotton by December 1, short of 93 bales to 18,000. Since then several more bales have been ginned, with expectations the final total will slightly exceed 18,000. The December 1 tally compares with 23,153 for the same date last year, and the period’s ginnings added 108 bales.
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Sumter
W. P. Persons
Juries Fail to Reach Verdict in Tifton Whisky Cases
In Tift Superior Court two juries failed to decide on whisky law violations. One panel stayed deliberating 29 hours, the other 18, then were escorted to a hotel for the night. Mis trials were declared next day.
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Tifton
Tift Superior Court
Tifton Board of Trade Oyster Roast Preview
Tifton on Friday evening hosts the annual Board of Trade meeting with oysters as the centerpiece. More than 209 guests expected, invited ladies, and oysters roasted in the Imperial Tobacco Co warehouse boiler room along with other delicacies.
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Tifton
Tifton Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Imperial Tobacco Co
Diamond Ring Worth 1200 Missing In Thomasville
Mrs. Harry Garber of Fitzgerald reports a platinum set diamond ring valued at 1200 lost on Thomasville streets after shopping in several local stores. A 100 reward is offered for its return. the stone weighs over 2 1/4 carats.
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Thomasvile
Thomasville
Harry Garber
Fitzgerald
Man Who Raised Shaft to Booth Dies in Troy
Pink Carter, who erected a yard shaft memorial to John Wilkes Booth, the Lincoln slayer, is buried in Troy New York. The shaft had been removed months earlier by unidentified persons.
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Shaft
J. Wilkes Booth
Troy
N. Y
Pink Carter
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Dail resumes private debate on Irish Free State treaty
Dublin notes the Dail Eireann meeting in private session to consider the treaty establishing the Irish Free State. Amid impatience from press and public, calls mount for a clear up or down on acceptance versus rejection of the agreement. In London, Commons debates the Anglo Irish accord with former Prime Minister Asquith urging acceptance.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Dail Eireann
London
Asquith
Young Pecan Grove Sold Near Thomasville for 25000
A Dixie Highway pecan farm two miles from Thomasville changed hands this week for about 25000. G. L. Whitney, formerly of Ohio, owned the property and sold to Mrs. M. L. Lively of Atlanta. The 75 acre farm includes two residences, barns, chicken runs, nut houses and up-to-date equipment. Ten year old pecan trees yielded over 16000 pounds of nuts this year.
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Thomasville
Dixie Highway
G. L. Whitney
Ohio
M. L. Lively
Atlanta
Cordeleans to Sing Carols Christmas
Cordele residents plan a Christmas chorus with strong community support and a schedule praised as the finest yet. Church members and vocal music lovers will group carol walkabouts on Christmas Eve, visiting homes with candlelit windows. Roy Hoffmeister leads the training from New York headquarters for the local project.
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Cordele
Roy Hoffmeister
National
New York
Thomas County to Get Another Big Tax Check
Thomas county plans a tax agreement affecting winter residents to the tune of about $60,000. The sum will boost current year revenue from ad valorem taxes. The action follows recent settlements achieved through agreement between state and county authorities.
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Thomas County
Thomasville
Armour's Invited to Re Open Tifton Plant
Tifton, Dec. 15. Pursuant to the Board of Governors of the Tifton Board of Trade, Secretary Algee sent a telegram to J Ogden Armour in Chicago advising that there is willing labor and fat stock in Tifton and inviting Armour to reopen the packing plant, which has been closed for nearly a year amid the packers strike.
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Tifton
Board of Governors
Tifton Board of Trade
Algee
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Armour
Film Company Eyes Thom asville Site for Play
Thom asville reports a large motion picture company plans to stage a play here. A company representative has spent days inspecting town scenery and adaptable buildings, expressing hope to choose Thom asville as a filming location.
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Homasville
Thomasville
Carolyn Jones Wins Twins Books for Best Adventure
Carolyn Jones of Leslie aged 10 wins five Nancy and Nick volumes from the Times-Recorder for best original Twins adventure. Contest drew many entries from Sumter and nearby counties, all strong. judges praised merits and expressed thanks. Books published by George H. Doran Co. in New York cost 4.50 a set.
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Carolyn Jones
Leslie Girl
Twins Books
Aes Ialeal Jones
Leslie
Nancy
Nick
Times-Recorder
Twins
Sumter
Carolyn
George H. Doran Company
New York
Nick and Nancy in the Magical Green Shoes visit Santa
Nick and Nancy wish into a land where Santa Claus lives and help him fix his plane while coloring toys. They fly with Santa, charm a grumpy Mr Cloud, and deliver gifts to a poor widow's two children, filling Santa's pack with goodies for good boys and girls.
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Nick
Nancy
Santa Claus
Santa
Mr. Cloud
Found $19480 Hidden In Old Trunk In Estate Claim
Cor dele Dec 15 Attor neys inspecting the Crisp county farmer L Larsen estate uncovered a hidden trunk containing 19480 in cash in various bills plus 8000 in time deposits 1000 in war savings stamps and 3000 in Liberty bonds. The estate valued with lands totals about 100000.
Benning Officer's Wife Killed in Auto Crash
Mrs Katharine C Endicott of Plattsburg New York wife of Lieutenant F C Endicott instructor to the infantry school at Camp Benning was killed last night when an automobile she rode in with her husband struck two telephone poles near Columbus Georgia The incident occurred December 15 and the couple were enroute from Camp Benning to a nearby area authorities reported no further details at this time
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Columbus
Katherine C. Endicott
Plattsburg, N. Y
F. C. Endicott
Camp Benning
Wilson Proud to Be Comrade of A E F
Former President Wilson expresses pride in being the comrade of all the men of the expeditionary forces in reply to a New Year greeting from Rainbow Division Veterans Association. He notes the connection to the A E F and thanks the veterans for their service.
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Washington
Wilson
J. Bentley Mulford
Rainbow Division Veterans Association
Berlin Unable to Meet Fully With Reparations
The German government informed the Allied Reparations Commission it cannot pay the January 15 and February 15 reparations and requests a moratorium. Berlin notes the mark’s collapse worsens the financial outlook, with debates on currency value, inflation and potential international action. The Guaranties Commission travels to Berlin to assess if foreign trade can continue on paper currency and what actions the Allies may take.
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Paris
Associated Press
Berlin
Committee On Guarantees
Germany
France
Weisbaden
Guaranties Commission
Arations Commission
Ebert
Ace
New York
Dommnion
U Sion
Reptions Commission
Guaranties Commission 1
M. M
Eimans
Britain
Signor Dameglio
Sekiba
Japan
M. Tiourtch
Juslavia
Roland W. Boydon
Uied
Commissio
Olay
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