Peace Conference sees turning point toward action
The peace conference advance toward definite, swift results showed signs of progress but doubts lingered about finishing within a fortnight as Lloyd George and Colonel House had predicted. Lloyd George and Wilson were both affected, requiring a council of four session at his residence. Reparations dominated the talks, settled in principle yet with key details still open.
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Associated Press
Pris
Lloyd George
Colonel House
Wilson
Council of Four
Vn Sue
Bavarian Soviet Republic Officially Proclaimed
Paris reports a Munich dispatch states a soviet republic was officially proclaimed in Bavaria today. The move marks a bold political shift as authorities in Munich announce the socialist government setup amid regional turmoil.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bavaria
Munich
Ontario to hold plebiscite on temperance repeal
Premier Hearst announced that Ontario will hold a plebiscite on repealing the temperance act and on measures permitting liquor sales with the date to be announced. The statement was issued from Toronto on April 7.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ontario
Hearst
Inter
Athens Boys in 17th Engineers Get Back Home
The ith Regiment of Engineers arrives in Atlanta after valiant service in France. Two Athens boys among many from nearby towns will march in a Wednesday parade marking the welcome and pending discharge as the regiment moves to Camp Gordon for demobilization.
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Athens
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Ith Regiment of Engineers
France
Henry G. Wiliams
Natahala Avenue
James W. Tolbert
John W. Mears
William L. Mears
Monroe
Charles H. Morris
Winder
Grant C. Newton
Toécoa
Charles T. Rivers
Fairburn
Jean H. Tate
Elberton
Dr S R Belk Re elected Chaplain By Travelers’ Protective Assn
During a two day Georgia division session in Columbus Dr S R Belk former pastor of the First Methodist church was again elected chaplain for the division He has long been honored by traveling men and enjoys broad popular support among road men.
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Georgia Division
Travelers’ Protective Association
Columbus
S. R. Belk
First Methodist Church
Trial of Hollis Sanders Opens in Jackson County Court
Jefferson Ga April 7 February adjourned term of superior court convened today with State versus Hollis Sanders first on the docket. A sudden witness absence delayed continuance then the case proceeded as jurors were selected from about 54 names. The packed courtroom heard details of Sheriff Barber’s January 19 death during the arrest of Landers, who shot the sheriff after being cornered at G W Chapman’s home. Deputy Pendergrass died from his injuries. The trial timeline and juror lineup captivated attendees including the sheriff’s widow.
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Jefferson
Superior Court
Hollis Sanders
FR. W. Linderman
Allen Hale
J. N. Matthews
Ernest Kesler
C. R. Mitchell
M.T. Cooper
Landers
Sherif Harber
Barber
Pendergrass
Tas
Herit Crow
Jackson County
Walt
Athens Canteen Aids Returning Troops At Depot
The Athens Canteen helps returning 117th Infantry of the 30th Division with cakes coffee and cigarettes as they pass through on way to Camp Dodge. Soldiers recount heavy fighting and memories from Somme and Flanders while recalling a previous Athens stop.
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Athens
117Th Infantry
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Somme
Flanders
Cambria
Stindenburg
Camp Sevier
Critic Asked To Prepare Bill To Correct System
Washington April 7 Secretary Baker orders Lieutenant Colonel Auzell former acting Judge Advocate General and leader in court martial reform to draft and submit a bill to correct deficiencies in the military justice system. The directive was made public by the War Department along with word that Col Ansel re stances would not be publicly released again.
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Associated Press
Washington
Auzell
Baker
War Department
Colonetl Ansell Re
Cenerdio Crinder
Ivocale Gener
Martin Abney to Represent Athens at Highway Meet
Athens will send Martin Abney as delegate to the seventh annual United States Good Roads Association convention in Mineral Wells Texas April 14 to 19. Abney will cover about one third of the travel cost, around $200, with City Engineer Barnett declining the trip. The meeting will draw governors, road officials and boosters from over thirty states and many cities, with Bankhead National Highway Association proceedings tied to two main route contests through Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Texarkana to El Paso.
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Athens
Mineral Wells
Texas
Martin Abney
Bankhead Highway
Abney
Barnett
Howdy
Good Roads
United States Good Roads Association
Rountree
America
Chambers of Commerce
United States
John H. Bankhead
Association
Brough
Arkansas
Bilbo
Mississippi
Pleasant
Louisiana
Robertson
Oklahoma
Shoup
Colorado
Lazardo
New Mexico
Morris Shappard
Bankhead National Highway Association
el Paso
Texarkana
EL Basu
Capt Fred H Hill Victim Of Pneumonia In France
Capt Fred H Hill former Athens resident in charge of the army recruiting station at outbreak of hostilities died in France February 12 from pneumonia He left a widow formerly Miss Ruth Addison of Toccoa Ga and a one year old daughter His mother lives at Toccoa and two brothers Pope R Hill of Tocca and Hoyt Hill of Greenville S C
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Fred H. Will
Athens
France
Ruth Addison
Toccoa
Tocoa
Pope R. Hill
Toccos
Hoyt , Hill
Greenville
S.C
Last of Expeditionary Forces May Arrive Towards Late Summer
Associated Press reports that about 120 ships are returning American troops from overseas with more vessels fitting for return service. Homeward movement could reach 300000 or more monthly, potentially clearing Europe by late summer, depending on developments at the peace conference.
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Associated Pre Walston
Europe
Bite Sumemer
Great Y.M.C.A. Drive Begins Today for 15000
The Y M C A drive for fifteen thousand dollars to maintain and pay obligations starts today. Citizens are urged to subscribe as the institution supports war work and community aid, citing past campaigns and local achievements in Red Cross, Liberty Loans, and war relief efforts.
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Athens
St Red Cross
Liberty
Red Cross
United War Work Campaign
Clarke
Y. W. Cgc
A. Campai
American Troops In Russia Again Under Bombardment
The Russian report on the fighting in the second Mekhrenga sector shows Bolsheviks with 700 dead and wounded plus 108 prisoners. Allies suffer no casualties. Bolsheviks resume bombardment of British and American positions on the Dvina and Vaga rivers.
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Associated Pre
Archangel
Mekhrenga
Dvina
Vaga
Mississippi Memorial to World War Soldiers
Jackson April 7 The Mississippi Memorial Association was organized to raise five hundred thousand dollars by popular subscription for a memorial ball honoring Mississippi soldiers of the world war The campaign will begin immediately and solicitations are to start at once
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Memorial Association
Palmer Won't Pass On Legality of Staple Commodities
Washington April 7. The legality of the Department of Commerce industrial board's plan to set prices for staple commodities is still under consideration by government agencies. Attorney General Palmer will pass on the legality of the question, a move that adds uncertainty to the board's plans as the railroad administration refuses to accept the board's terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Industrial Board
Palmer
Department of Justice
Railroad Administration
Palmer Opposes Clemency for Debs in Espionage Case
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer said he would strongly oppose executive clemency for Eugene Debs, the socialist leader sentenced to ten years for espionage. He stressed his duty to uphold law and avoid undermining justice, despite several pleas for clemency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Eugene Debs
Ile
Debs
Voting on Monroe Doctrine Engages League Commission
Paris April 7 The league of nations commission will hold a plenary session tonight and is expected to vote on amendments to the Monroe Doctrine and racial discrimination proposals from the Americans and Japanese.
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League Commission
Associated Press
Paris
Commission On the
League of Nations
States seek injunction on 20 percent postal and Western Union rate rise
Montgomery April 7 Attorney General Smith received a request from Samuel P. Kennedy president of the public service commission asking him to take steps to enjoin the Postal and Western Union Companies from maintaining the recent twenty percent increase in rates promulgated by Postmaster General Burleson.
Battleship Brings 2,000 More of the Boys Back
Newport News dispatch reports the Battleship Virginia and several ships returning to duty after a long week, with two thousand sailors rejoining the crew. The update notes evening departures and upcoming operations as the fleet resumes activity, signaling renewed readiness and ongoing naval deployment.
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Battleship
Bishop M Murry Discusses Questions Vexing Peace Conference
Bishop W F McMurry of St. Louis spoke at the Cen tenary Rally on The Need of the East after six months in Japan Korea and China. He warned that if Christianity does not transform the oriental spirit Japan could disturb the East and thus upset the peace. The audience heard vivid anecdotes illustrating the clash of western veneer and native life in the Far East.
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First Methodist
W.F. McMurry
St. Louis
Flo
Japan
Korea
China
Far East
Mauris
Germany
Centenary Rally Boosts Missionary Drive in Athens
The Athens Centenary rally featured Bishop McMurry and Dr. Hector Park, highlighting China as a future missionary power. Speakers urged faster Christian outreach to China, with Park’s work praised and funds planned from Rockefeller-supported initiatives. Mrs. Hammond addressed stewardship of life, while Dr. Jarrell and Dr. Shotton delivered stirring messages.
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China
Evry Chinaman
First Methodist Church
Hector Park
Athens
Bishop McMurry
Park
China Medical Society
Rockefeller Foundation
Southern Methodism
John J. Hammond
Dr. Hammond
C. Jarrell
W. A. Shotton
Sexsion
S. P. Wiggins
Els der
Attorney Out of Town Delays Jefferson County Hearing
The long case moves forward slowly as the attorney is away. The Lang hearing postponed from Monday, with a probable late week reschedule. A chief magistrate will preside, and the trial date remains unsettled.
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Fring En. Caced
Landers
Jeferson
Lang
Ineal
Willy Ry
Cdee
Detroit Votes Narrowly On Light Wine And Beer Amendment
Detroit April 7 scattering returns from eighty five precincts of twenty three hundred showed eighty nine hundred votes for and twenty thousand against a constitutional amendment permitting use of light wine and beer.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Commission Will Hear Winder And Statham Rate Case
Several petitions to raise telephone rates will be heard today by the Railroad Commission of Georgia. Among them is a request from North Georgia Telephone and Telegraph Co. of Winder to raise rental rates in Winder and Statham, where the company operates an exchange in each town.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
North Georgia Telephone and Telegraph Co
Winder
Statham
From Iceland To Newfoundland In 24 Hours By Plane
London April 7 The Short Brothers flyer for the ten thousand pounds race will start from Ireland for Newfoundland on April 16 weather permitting. It is expected they will complete the journey in 24 hours.
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Associated Press
London
Short Brothers
Atlantic
Ireland
Newfoundland
Convoy System Proved Key to Submarine Victory
New York April 7 The convoy system once deemed impracticable by naval men overcame the German submarine menace and played a major role in winning the war. Rear Admiral William S Sims, commander in chief of American forces in European waters aboard the Mauretania, credited depth charges and listening devices plus merchant seamen for the system's success. He said Teuton shipping interference was a grave issue until British American and allied commands devised a protecting system that held until hostilities ended.
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New York
William 8. Sims
European
Mauretania
Sims
Germany
England
United States
Teuton
Ladies Hebrew Community Club organized in city
The Ladies Hebrew Community Club has been organized here with sixteen charter members named. A charter will be applied for and organization perfected soon. The purpose is charitable work aiding those in need, with members known for prior charity and community service.
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Ladies’ Hebrew Community Club
Mesdames
P. Ableman
R. Buchwald
B. Brooks
J. Bush
J. Cutler
Cutler
L. Cutler
J. Davis
AL Deckints
M. Farbstein
B. Goldwasser
M. Gold- Wasser
W. Goodman
Weld
Tt. Lewix
B. Lamb
Lew
Paris Reports Wilton Improvement After Illness
Paris states Wilton remained abed and improved his condition though not today. Attending physicians announced the patient’s progress and that recovery is underway under careful medical supervision.
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Paris
Apr
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