Teutons Close to Shelling Bucharest Amid War Dramas
Reports from the front say General von Mackensen’s forces near Bucharest threaten shelling after capturing a town south of the capital. Von Hindenburg pursues western and northern advances. Berlin and Sofia report Entente attacks repulsed. A German civilian service bill is introduced as military pressure mounts. General Berthelot urges Bucharest residents to evacuate as the city becomes a war camp. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg proclaims readiness to end the war with guarantees for Germany’s future.
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Associated Press
von Mackeny
Bucharest.y
von Palkenhayn
Buch
Ing
Germany
Reichstag
Bucharest
Bertin
Berthelot
Anceslor
Berlin
Sayville
von Bethma
Holhweg
Rumeania
Grant Field Dedication At Tech Auburn Clash Draws Record Crowd
Special to the Banner reports the 30 November crowd at Grant Field for Georgia Tech’s against Auburn, the largest south crowd to witness a football game. Official paid admissions reached 9020 with earlier estimates near 9000. Between halves the field was dedicated as a memorial to Hugh Inman Grant, son of John W. Grant, with President Mathewson officiating and Mr. Grant present.
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Atlanta
Grant Field
Tech
Auburn
Grant
Hugh Inman Grant
Govinor ‘Harris
Tech Board of Trustees
Mathewson
John W. Grant
Athens Gave Thanks Observed as Thanksgiving Like Sunday
Thanksgiving Day was observed in Athens with church services and many closings. County and federal courthouses, post office, banks, schools, railway depots, and most businesses were closed. Only movie houses stayed crowded as other venues stayed shut.
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Athen
Humber
Talking machines and a self locking incandescent lamp
A three pound motor runs a disk record talking machine with a rubber pulley drive from a wall outlet. The motor may also power a sewing machine. A self locking incandescent lamp for public buildings revolves in an outer shell and cannot be removed.
Watson Trial in Augusta Deliberations End of Day Jurors Seated
The Tom Watson case moved to the jury at 6 30 pm in Augusta with Judge Lambdin instructing on mailing questions and obscenity standards. Watson admitted mailing the magazine. jurors retired for the night at 10 30 pm with verdict expected by 10 am tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Tom Watson
Lambdin
John Murphy
Donaldson
Watson
Marriages Ring Thanksgiving Day in Local City
A cluster of weddings marked Thanksgiving in the city with multiple ceremonies. Lena Mathews wed Guy C. Whitworth and Eva Morris tied to Horace Mathews in a double ceremony at Rev. W. M. Saye’s home. Earlier, Marion Reba Williamson of Redstone Ga married Charles Hubert Heard of this city at Rev. Geo B. Stone’s home. Speeder Evans and Ruby Short joined in also at Stone’s residence. All brides and grooms hail from Madison County and surrounding areas.
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Crawford
W. M. Saye
Lena Mathews
Guy C. Whitworth
Eva Morris
Horace Mathews
Saye
Madison County
Geo. B. Stone
Speeder Evans
Ruby Short
Marion Reba Williamson
Redstone
Charles Hubert Heard
Funeral of John N Booth at First Baptist Church
The funeral for John N Booth was held at the First Baptist Church, led by Rev Dr James W Lynch with Rev Frank Jackson and Rev Stanley R Grubb assisting. Many friends attended to honor the late citizen, who died Wednesday morning, and he was interred at Oconee Cemetery.
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First Baptist Church
John N. Booth
James W. Lynch
Frank Jackson
Booth
Jackson County
Stanley R. Grubb
First Christian Cchurch
Oconee Cemetery
United States Takes Charge of Santo Domingo Government
Washington reports naval authorities proclaim military rule in Santo Domingo to restore order and establish a financial protectorate, with eighteen hundred marines to maintain security until January elections. Captain H. S. Knapp commands, native officials collect customs, and a treaty ratification is sought after a presidential assembly vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Santo Domingo
United States Navy
Haiti
H. 8. Knapp
United States
Santo Domini
No Dumping of Cheap Goods After War Ends
Berlin reports from the American Association of Commerce and Trade say rumors of Germany exporting vast cheap goods after the war are unfounded. They find no surplus labor, wages have risen, and most iron, steel, dyestuffs, and textiles are consumed domestically or diverted to military needs. Export production is not feasible.
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Associated Press
Berlin
American Association of Commerce and Trade of Berlin
Germany
The
Association
Labou
Interstate Cold Storage Trust Charged by New York Official
Joseph Hartigan, commissioner of weights and measures, accused a 75-warehouse interstate cold storage alliance spanning New York New Jersey and Connecticut of keeping food prices high. He urged federal regulation and noted plans for thrift clubs by the National Housewives League to cut costs.
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Interstate Cold Storage Trust
N. Y
Associated Press
New York
Joseph Hartigan
Mitchell
Hartigan
New Jersey
Connecticut
National Housewives’ League
London Rules Tighten After Eight Daily Change
London reports a sweeping early shop closing rule forcing cessation of cigar, candy, and takeaway sales after eight except Saturdays. Bars may sell drinks until nine thirty, while public houses may not sell tobacco after eight. Restaurants may offer meals but not confectionery or cigars to non diners. Debates arise over what counts as a meal.
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Associated Press
London
Villa Leads Victorious Army in Chihuahua Retreat
Juarez reports remnants of the Carranza army fleeing Chihuahua City after a Villa battle. They are camped on the plains south of Juarez tonight as news describes the city’s evacuation following four days of fighting and retreat.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Villa
Juares
N C and St L Strike Hits New Stage In Nashville
Nashville Tenn Nov 30 rapid developments marked the N C and St L strike, as communications flowed between the Brotherhood and President Priton. Priton asked W L Chambers chairman of the US board of mediation to seek an adjustment, a request Chambers accepted. The Brotherhood warned that the strike poll carried and said they would act if not informed by six o clock, prompting an appeal to Chambers by the railroad.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Protherhood
Priton
W. L. Chambers
United States Board of Mediation
Brotherhood
Chambers
Mrs James Crane Remains Critically Ill
Mrs James R Crane, critically ill for weeks, was reported yesterday as not better after a day with no improvement and unfavorable symptoms. The article notes ongoing severe illness and no notable recovery.
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James Crane
James R. Crane
Athens Undertaker Takes Post In Griffin Firm
Mr. W. H. Smith a longtime Athens undertaker has moved to Griffin Ga to head the furniture and undertaking departments of a major Middle Georgia firm. His family will follow after the holidays.
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Athens
Undertaker
Griffin
W. H.,smith
Griffin, Ga
Middle Georgia
Electric lamp gives daylight in factories and cities
An electric lamp produces daylight color light brightering dark sapota in daily factory use. The daylight color comes from special glass. The artificial light is only eight percent weaker than real daylight. Lamps range from 100 to 1000 watts and draw about one half a watt per candle power.
Electricity dries wood in England using live current
A current passed through freshly cut timber in England accelerates drying, producing effects equivalent to months of air drying. The process is most effective on newly felled trees and promises rapid timber preparation.
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England
McClure's Toy Opening Friday At 3 P M
A balloon free for every child visiting with a parent marks the opening of McClure's Toy Store Friday at 3 PM. The event invites families to bring children to the shopping venue located near New White Beans and mall Butter Beans, amid wartime refugee reports from Chihuahua City.
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McClure’s
Arnold & Abney
Georgia Defeats Alabama 3-0 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham
A crowd of five to six thousand watched Georgia top Alabama 3 to 0 at Rickwood Field Birmingham. Donelly kicked the deciding field goal from the 35 yard line in the second period after a balanced game of strong line play and sharp passes. G Johnson Taylor and Boone starred for Alabama while Donesley and Derendorf led Georgia with Coleman. Governor Henderson attended and auctioned Red Cross seals during halftime.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Georgia Today
Alabama
Rickwood Field
Donelly
G. Johnson
Taylor
Boone
Donesley
Derendorf
Georgia
Coleman
Dezendorf
Henderson
Red Cross
Soldiers Study Spanish at Y M C A Centers on Mexican Border Camps
In San Antonio and camps along the Mexican border the Spanish language course is the most popular in the Army Y M C A educational programs. Across Camp Wilson and Pharr Texas and Deming New Mexico and Liang Grande Texas, dozens of classes enroll hundreds of soldiers from districts and regiments, taught by officers and enlisted men with college and university ties.
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San Antonio
Texas
Army Young Men’s Christian Association
Y. M
Camp Wilson
District of Columbia
Illinois
Pharr
New York
Tennessee
Deming
New Mexico
Liang Grande
Fresh Air Advised By State Health Board
The state board of health urges ample fresh air while avoiding extremes. A middle course is recommended between sleeping on a porch and sleeping in an air tight room. Fresh air is said to prevent colds more often than it causes them and more occupants need more oxygen. Teachers should open schoolroom doors and windows during recess to prevent headaches and throat inflammation.
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State Health Board
State Board of Health
Color Scheme Recalled in Historic Football Dominance
A concise note on past college football eras highlighting Scarlet and Green leadership for Pennsylvania, White for Princeton with Harvard and Yale, and Black for Yale. It also mentions Brown as the current leading color, reflecting school pride and team identity.
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Pennsylvania
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Princeston
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