Explosion at Dupont Cap Works Kills Ten, Wounds Twenty Three
Morgenthau speaks at University of Georgia Athens urging aid to world. He recalls 26 months as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, describes Turkish Armenian atrocities, and praises American leadership while detailing wartime diplomacy and humanitarian efforts.
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Henry Morgenthau
University of of Georgia
Athens
University
Henry Morgentha
Morgenthdu
Sublime Porte
Austria
Constantinople
Morgenthau
America
Rabbi Marks
Adapta
Barrow
K Ind
Abraham
Jacob
Fromg
Wales
Turkey
Jookad
Morgenthau on Americanization and World Role at Wisconsin
Ambassador Morgenthau outlined a state wide plan for teaching citizenship in Wisconsin schools. He described naturalization efforts, teacher training for immigrants, and instruction in private and parochial schools with broad agency support. He spoke of wartime front visits, praised Pershing, and urged America to act as the world’s big brother to aid starving millions and defend democratic ideals.
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Wisconsin
America
Young Men's Christian Association
University Extension Service
Morgenthau
France
Douglas Haige
Arthur Curry
Vimey Rides
General Pershing
Turkey
Abolition of Conscription Demanded at Peace Conference
Dundee dispatch reports that British representatives at the peace conference will press for a general and absolute abolition of conscription across Europe. The assertion was announced by Winston Churchill in a speech delivered tonight.
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Associated Press
Dundee
Europe
Winston Spencer Churchill
Brisbane's Salary Two Thousand Dollars The Week
Washington report notes Arthur Brisbane testified before the Senate committee investigating Brewers and German propaganda. He described the purchase of the Washington Times funded by Breuer and Feigenspan loans, claiming no other brewers underwrote the loan and that Hearst was unaware until after the deal. He said Hearst objected initially due to a contract granting Brisbane exclusive Hearst paper assignments at two thousand dollars weekly.
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Washington, Dre
Arthur Brisbane
Senate
Washington Times
Archci Reon
C. J. Feigenspan
Hearst
Explosion Kills Ten at Dupont Cap Works in Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes New Jersey December 5 Ten men died and twenty three were injured when four explosions hit the detonator assembling Dupont cap works. The resulting fire was confined to one unit and property loss is reported as slight despite the widespread shock.
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Pompton Lakes
N. J
Buick Stolen From Walter Hayes On Clayton Street
The Buick Six owned by Walter Hayes was stolen Thursday afternoon from in front of McGregor Company store on Clayton Street. Hayes offers a reward for the vehicle's recovery.
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Walter Hayes
McGregor Company
Clayton Street
A T C Men Present Petition to Faculty
The University of Arkansas wartime group petitioned Chancellor Barrow for a leave of absence from the university from the time they are discharged from government service until reopening in January. They cite classroom interruptions and War Department course suspensions and hope the respite brings more 8 A T C men back in January.
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Barrow
War Department
Representatives of industries seek greater Merchant Marine
Atlantic City December 5 reports that hundreds of industry groups will urge the government to loosen wartime business controls. Resolutions backing expanded Merchant Marine service will be discussed at the Reconstruction Congress session tomorrow, reflecting broad demand to boost national commerce overseas.
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Associated Vess
Atlantic City
N. J
Busiess
Reconstruction Congress
Federation of churches urged for all Protestant faiths
Philadelphia December 5 A proposed federation of churches was approved by the conference for church unity. Resolutions call for an interdenominational committee from every Protestant faith to organize a church union, with one member on the committee for every half million communicants from each denomination.
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Federations OF Churches
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Penn
Federation of Churches
Ant
Conede For
Lloyd George Calls for International War Crimes Trial
Premier Lloyd George spoke in London on December 56 claiming those who led the war must be tried by an international court. He also urged expulsion of enemy aliens and noted accountability for top war planners.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Steamship Groups Relinquished From Federal Control
Washington December 5 The Clyde Mallory Merchants and Miners and Southern Steamship Companies are returned to private control by order of Director General McAdoo. Rail owned lines remain under Railroad Administration. the four carriers had been government run since April thirteenth and now operate under private management.
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Associated Press
Washington
the Clyde, Mallory, Merchants and Miners
Southern Steamship Companies
McAdoo
Steamship Companies
Railroad Administration
Iieg
Presidential party safe special protection afforded
Navy Department said it maintains continuous radio communication with the George Washington after it left New York yesterday with President Wilson and party aboard. No weather details were reported. White House said the president had left his deck clear and no matter of importance had developed. The announcement noted special arrangements never before used to keep the president in constant touch with Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
George Washington
New York
Wilson
iNo
White House
House Leader Mann Stands by President Amid Criticism
Washington notes report that Senate debates focus on peace conference topics. Cummins resolution to appoint a Senate committee to Paris faces unanimous foreign relations committee opposition, while author plans a vigorous defense. Johnson of California and other Republicans attack Mann for claiming the country backs the president during his Paris peace mission.
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Mann
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Washington
Senate
Cumming
Paris
Johnson
California
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Creel
Sherman
Illinoia
Western Union Inaugurates Night Letter Delivery System
Western Union Telegraph Company begins a new night letter and telegram delivery system. Night letters will be placed in post offices and delivered with first morning mail, aiming for 7 to 10 o clock reception. Postal boxes in business districts will receive telegrams earlier, with no extra postage for customers.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Co
United
Marphurs
British Day Celebration Planned at University
A city committee with Mayor Frwin arranged a morning program at the University on Saturday December 10:20 to 11:20. The lineup includes Alma Mater student bodies, Father Clark prayers, the Normal School Glee Club and Chorus, an address on Americas Debt to Great Britain by Prof. Sani, songs Keep the Home Fires Burning and God Save the King, and a University of Georgia music segment.
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Sanford
Britain
Frwin
America
France
United States
Murto—tutveratty
Georgia
Dottery
Alma Marter
Sertee Father Clark
God Save the King
Normal School
Great Britain
Glee Club
Gloe
Fair and Warmer Tonight at the Athens Theatre
The Athens theatre will host the play Fair and Warmer tonight from Selwyn Co. with Margaret Sington in The Lie. Manager Funkenstein says the company is among the best, praising local patronage and inviting citizens to fill the house for this strong road attraction.
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Margaret Sington
Funkenstein
Sevlom
Athens
Selwyn & Co
Atheny
Carter Glass Nominated to Succeed McAdoo in Treasury
The senate referred the nomination of Carter Glass to the banking committee in executive session. A prompt confirmation is expected as Glass would succeed W. G. McAdoo as secretary of the treasury.
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Associated Prese
Washington
Senate
C. Glass
Secretary of Treasury
Banking Committee
Tax Bill Attracts Attention of Senate
Washington reports the war revenue bill, aiming to raise about six billion dollars next year and four and a quarter billion in 1920, will be submitted to the Senate by Chairman Simmons for debate to begin early next week. The majority and minority reports are due next week, with no emergency resolution likely to pass.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Simmons
Treasury
American Officers Predict Army Ability to Beat Germany
Washington dispatch reports Chief of Staff confirms a 1919 plan to deploy a division to France by June 30. The Army’s assessment rests on a comprehensive study ordered by General March, with confidence in victory if the program proceeds as outlined. Also included are local ads for Arnold & Abney groceries and Williams ton fruit offerings.
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Associated Prete
Washington
France
Germany
Seartary Baker
March
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