Victory Liberty Loan Drive Set in Athens Next Week
Athens and Clarke county plan a Victory Liberty Loan campaign to raise 710 050 in bonds over two days from Wednesday the 23rd to Friday the 26th. John White Morton chairs twelve captains and a citizens committee of twelve teams with eight men each. The campaign will include men and women leaders from the county and city with dinner conferences to maximize bond sales for wartime victory.
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Clarke
City Hall
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J. W. Barnett
Harry Hodgson
Billups Phinizy
C. D. Planigen
J. D. Bradwell
H. H. Hinton
W. C. Jordan
Aaron Cohen
Mike Costa
A A. Dudley
OSU
James W. Morton
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Athens Women’s Committee
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Chamber Deputies Back Peace Terms Report
Paris April 16 the chamber of deputies voted 334 to 166 to back the government on peace terms amid foreign minister Pinchot delaying outlining preliminaries until after the treaty is signed.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Pinchot
Jewish interests miss liberties clause in League covenant
A cablegram from Reverend Isaac Landman in Paris reports that certain Jewish groups failed to secure a religious liberties clause in the revised League of Nations covenant. The note comes from Landman, editor of the American Hebrew, and is dated April 16 in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Isaac Landman
American Hebrew
Paris
Lloyd George Returns to London Against Bolshevik Intervention
Prime Minister Lloyd George returns from Paris to London asserting no Russian intervention or Bolshevik recognition. He reaffirms election promises including policy on Russia and the Allied approach to Bolshevism as debated in the House of Commons.
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Associated Press
Silver And Copper Markets Shift In Arizona Mining
Arizona mining men report silver is king as copper demand wanes after war. US price at $1 an ounce fuels global silver demand from China and India, with Arizona producing major silver by products in Prescott, Jerome, Globe, Bisbee and Ajo. Old mines revive near Prescott as new camps open on the Bradshaw slope. USGS data show silver value rising despite copper decline.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
C. P. Bel- Niger
Association of Arizona Mining Men
Globe
China
India
George D. Bethuns
United States
Tombstone
United States Geological Survey
Prescott
Bradshaws
No Serious Japan Questions for United States
Acting Secretary Polk said no serious questions with Japan were pending and minor Siberia and Tientsin issues would be amicably settled. He dismissed sensational reports and noted Crowell denied claims American troops failed to aid Japan in Siberia, clarifying aid was not offered to revolters under General Horvath.
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Washington
Polk
United States
Japan
Siberia
Tientsin
Crowell
War Department
Itsav
Horvath
Allied relief plan for Russia under neutral control
Paris reports the powers agreed to send food to Russia under neutral control with French reservations to be discussed tomorrow. The relief effort is expected to move quickly once objections are overcome, with a commission led by Dr Fridtjof Nasen and including Scandinavian and Swiss citizens.
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Associated Press
Paris
Associated Powers
Russia
Bol- Tas Boatil
Fridtjof Nasen
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Polish Diet Votes 900 Million Marks for Cotton
Warsaw reports the Polish diet approved 900,000,000 marks to buy cotton for Poland's textile industry. The decision was announced by the French wireless service and reflects a major government commitment to support domestic manufacturing.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Senator McCormick’s Father Dies in Hinsdale
Chicago April 16. Robert Sander McCormick, prominent newspaper editor and diplomat, father of United States Senator Medill McCormick, died today in Hinsdale of pneumonia.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Sanderson McCormick
United States
Medill McCormick
Hinsdale
Armistice Halts New York Harbor Strike
Officials of the marine workers affiliation and federal mediator Hughes reach a forty eight hour armistice postponing the general strike of New York harbor workers planned to begin Thursday.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers
Hughes
New York Harbor
Entire Freight Crew Charged With Theft
Atlanta detectives arrest the full Central of Georgia freight train crew for allegedly stealing about $1000 worth of safety razor blades from a car in the Atlanta yards. Suspects named are L B Crain Robert Wilson, color ed fireman, and L O Gaston and J W Howe, switch men, all of Atlanta. Police report about $500 in looted goods recovered at drug stores and pawn shops.
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Crain
Robert Wilson
L. O. Gaston
Mr. Core Operation Report From Atlanta
A brief notice from Atlanta states a man underwent a medical operation yesterday. Officials hope the procedure will bring relief and satisfaction to those involved.
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Core
Atlanta
Tabernacle congregation plans rebuilt after fire loss
The Baptist Tabernacle seeks to rebuild its large burned church, appointing a 16 member committee led by Dr. J. L. Pendley to raise 25000 dollars toward a total 40000 by early June. Services will shift to High School Auditorium and First Baptist Church while plans are drawn and a temporary worship space is arranged.
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Congregation of the Baptist Tabernacle
Jennings
J. L. Pendley
J. H. Mapp
W. C. Campbell
Will Thompson
W. M. Yeargin
J. K. Davis
R. C. Campbell
W. P. Brooks
First Baptist Church
Board of Education
Branch of League of Nations to Organize Here Soon
National Campaign Manager Boyd of New York appoints Clarke county committee to form permanent organization and begin active work. H. J. Rowe named county chairman with noted citizens including Phil J. Campbell and Dr. David C. Barrow among others. meeting planned in coming days.
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Boyd
New York
Clarke County
H. J. Rowe
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Phil J. Campbell
J. H. Dozier
C.D. Flanigen
David C. Barrow
Andrew J. Cobb
Walter J. Forbes
Strat
J. H. T. McPherson
M Geo.’ Mell
John Morris
Parker
Jere M. Pound
J. Warren Smith
Stewart
W. F. Watson
H. C., White
T. J. Wooster
General Strike in Berlin Declared as Talks Fail
London reports that negotiations between employers and Berlin employees over higher pay and worker voice failed. A general strike was decided to begin today, with Bremen also proclaiming a general strike effective in major works and tramways, while gas and electric lighting continue to operate.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Bremen
Invitation to Versailles for Germans May Be Issued by All Allies
Paris April 16. Premier Clemenceau presided over a meeting of delegates from eighteen powers. He announced the date the Germans are invited to Versailles and the question of issuing the invitation in the council of five or by all allied and associated powers. The impression was that all would join in the invitation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Versailles
Council of Five
Associated Powers
James L Beavers Elected Secretary at Police Chiefs Meet
The annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police ended in New Orleans with Joseph H. Quigley of Rochester named president James L Beavers of Atlanta chosen as secretary and Fred C Rosch of Jacksonville as treasurer Detroit will host the next gathering Pleas were made for higher wages and shorter working hours for police forces.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Joseph H. Quigley
Rocheser
New York
James L. Beavers
Atlanta
Fred.c. Rosch
Jacksonville
Detroit
Treasury urges private investment in Liberty Loan bonds
Washington April 16 The treasury department urged victory liberty loan committees in reserve districts to run campaigns aimed at securing the largest possible share of subscriptions from private investors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Liberty Loan Committees
Wood Opposes Cutting President Authority Over Courts Martial
Major Generals Leonard Wood John L Chamberlain and Hugh L Scott testifying before the American Bar Association committee on military justice oppose removing authority over courts martial from the president and commanding general. They say such a move would impair the disciplinary system and urge correcting defects in laws and regulations. Wood suggested permanent officer courts modeled on Civil War Confederate practice for officers physically disqualified for active service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leonard Wood
John L. Chamberlain
Hugh L. Scott
American Bar Association Committee
Wood
Board probes activities in Germany and Hungary
An investigation is underway into activities linked to Germany and Hungary. Officials said the board is reviewing details and gathering evidence to determine any compliance or legal issues.
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Germany
Hungary
Athens Woman Files Important Test Suit in United States Court
In New York on April 16 Rear Admiral Sims stated he believed 205 German submarines lie at the ocean bottom. He noted many subs found with crews presumed to have perished by suicide or intra-crew conflict after sinking.
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Athens
United States
Associated Press
New York
Sims
Bulgarian King Seeks Swiss Residence in Geneva
Former Bulgarian King Ferdinand asks Swiss government for permission to reside in Switzerland, per Prague telegraph. The report places the request in Geneva with April 16 dating.
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Switzerland
Associated Press
Geneva
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Prague
Telephone Strikers Refuse Burleson Settlement Plan
Boston April 16. Leaders of New England telephone operators refuse to accept the settlement proposed by Postmaster Burleson and Secretary Tumulty. They want wage demands filed with the general manager who would recommend an agreement to the wire operating board. The board is composed of telegraph and telephone officials.
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New England
al Burleson
Tumulty
Pany
Wire Operating Board
County Farm Bureau Advisory Board Sets Saturday Meeting
Clarke county farm bureau advisory board will meet at the courthouse Saturday at 3 PM to organize and outline the year’s work. District chairmen Bob Holman Watson Dan Fowler J W Collier L B Thurmond F D Tuck N C Phillips T W Morton A H Woodyard listed for attendance.
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Clarke County
Board of County Commissioners
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Bradberry
Watson Dan
Fowler
J. W. Collier
Sandy Creek
L. B. Thurmond
Buck Branch
F. D. Tuck
Georgia Factory
N. C. Phillips
Puryear
T. W. Morton
Empaeton
A. H. Woodyard
Helgoland to be dismantled by order of four council
Unofficial advices report Helgoland, Germanys fortified island blocking the Elbe and Weser, to be dismantled and virtually destroyed by order of the council of four. Albania asks peace conference for full independence frontier rectification and a government supervisor. Foreign ministers discuss peace treaty provisions noted by the council of ten. new items include produce market notes like potatoes and assorted vegetables.
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Associated Press
Helgoland
Germany
Elbe
Weseer
Council of Four
Albania
Council of Ten
Federal suit tests war risk insurance liability in death
A test case filed in federal court questions if Uncle Sam must pay war risk insurance on a policy taken by a soldier who died in service. Nuna Mapp, a local Black woman, seeks 10 000 as beneficiary of her brother who died at Fort Riley Kansas. The government says liability does not attach since the soldier was ill at a military hospital when applying. The decision could set a bureau policy precedent for future claims. The case heads to the November term and will attract local attention.
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Uncle Sam
Nuna Mapp
Fort Riley
Kans
United States
Alexander
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Nana Mapp
Hartwell bank stock sale involves McCurry family sale to Dr Jenkins
Hartwell bankers reveal a large week long stock transfer at Hart County Bank. Vice president Jullen McCurry sold his holdings for Dr Joseph J. Jenkins, a bank director once linked to the Titanic disaster, with Mrs McCurry and relatives named in the ownership chain. The bank serves as a state depository and remains strong in the region.
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Hartwell
Jullen
McCurry
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Peter W. Walton
Madison
McCurrys
James R. Atwater
Thomaston
Joseph J. Jenkins
Setae
Mee McCurry
Satae Ie
Thie
California Educator Dies at Funeral in San Francisco
Professor Henry Morse Stephens of the University of California, a noted educator and author, collapsed and died at the ferry depot in San Francisco while attending the funeral of Mrs. Phoebe A Beare. He was born in Scotland in 1857.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Henry Morse Stephens
University of California
Phoebe Abeare
Scotland
Savannah to Host Confederate Reunion Discussed by Leaders
Commander-in-Chief Van Zandt and three departmental chiefs weigh a Confederate reunion. About 25,000 soldiers are described in the dray workforce and Purina feed ads appear among other items. Local merchants Arnoid Abney and Mother Hargis are noted with fresh goods including marshmallows.
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Purina
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