Wilsons leadership in peace talks urged against petty attacks
The essay defends President Wilson’s role in the upcoming peace conference in France, dismissing Sen Knox and Sherman moves to weaken ratification or declare the presidency vacant. It praises House leader Mann’s patriotism and urges Republicans to support Wilson, praising his straightforward diplomacy and demand for clear, unambiguous peace terms.
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Thea
France
Knox
League of Nations
Pennsylvania
Senate
League
Sherman
House
Mann
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Wil
Britain and American honor a wartime alliance and sacrifice
A historical reflection extols Great Britain's wartime leadership and the Allied maritime blockade. It notes Britain's naval dominance saved the United States from danger, and that American and British forces together carried over a million US troops to France, with British ships transporting more than three fourths of them.
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Great Britain
France
America
von Diderichs
Manila Bay
Germany
Tribute to British wartime aid and sacrifice
The article extols America for lending over eight billion dollars to the Allies during the war and notes Britain had also loaned a comparable sum before the U.S. entered the conflict. It praises British bravery, their global efforts, and urges Athenians to honor the British for their wartime work, while acknowledging American servicemen and the country’s own sacrifices.
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America
Great Britain
Athens Builds for Prosperity After War Standstill
The article predicts a strong rebound in Athens with renewed building activity, new homes and improvements, and rising material supply at better prices as normal conditions return after wartime restrictions. It emphasizes regional prosperity, higher employment for mechanics, and overall national economic recovery.
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War Industries Board
Lahor
Athens
The Railroad Problem in a Postwar Era
The piece argues the railroad question is central after war, debating government vs private ownership. It notes President Wilson lacks a definite plan and highlights vast implications including funding, politics, labor, valuations, and transition if ownership changes. It urges the nation to apply its best minds to a decisive settlement.
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Wilson
Georgian Papers Secure London Times News Service
The Atlanta Georgian and Sunday American announce the London Times word for word coverage of the Versailles Peace Conference and President Wilson’s trip. A large staff from the Times and International News Service will provide daily reports in The Georgian and American. Readers are urged to subscribe through Lee C. Bowden, representative, Athens.
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Atlanta
Great
London Times
Georgia
Wilson
Times
South
Versailles
Sunday American
International News Service
Lee C. Bowden
Lumpkin, Street
Athens
Morgenthau Speaks at University of Georgia Chapel
Henry Morgenthau addressed the University of Georgia in the chapel yesterday. The speech covered economic and political topics, highlighting policy perspectives and potential impacts on national affairs.
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Henry Morgenthau
University of Georgia
A Rose Beside the Wall Inspires Quiet Hope
A lone rose grows near a boundary wall beside a home where children play. It rises toward the sky, shields itself from frost, and lifts observers indoors with a quiet message of life and immortality, as passersby smile and hope.
Morgenthau Visits Athens Negro School During Lunch
Distinguished diplomat Henry Morgenthau, hosted as a guest in Athens, attended a YMCA lunch and visited Athens High and Industrial 001 for negroes. Pupils sang Southern melodies before Morgenthau gave a short address. Chancellor Barrow also spoke briefly. Fruit cake ad notes Williamson's for citron, lemon, orange peel, currants, raisins, pineapple, cherries, dates, figs.
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Henry Morgenthau
Athens
Morgenthau
Barrow Leo Aiade
Williamson's
Banner Commissary Fund Surpasses Six Hundred Dollars
Athens volunteers rally for the Banner Commissary drive with over $600 in gifts from residents and businesses. The effort funds Christmas baskets for every needy family, with clothing, shoes, and toys collected by the executive committee of ladies as the baskets readiness begins in days.
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Athens
Mra
R. W. Lamkin
Myer Stern
M. Rutherford
Louis Funkenstein
Flora H. Funkenst
Aaron Cohen
H. V. Black
Cash
Hamilton. MeWhorter
W. L. Childs
Casualties Reported by American Expeditionary Forces
Casualties list from the American Expeditionary Forces includes killed in action, died of wounds, disease, accident, and missing. Georgia names appear among those killed, wounded, and missing, with ranks and towns such as Middleton Elberton Savannah Atlanta Woodstock Hampton Grovetown and Statesboro. Section Two continues listing action killed, wounded, disease, and missing with numerous Georgia locals named.
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Washington
Dec
C.ceeeen
Eees Eee Ceeeewvnee
Hascal C, Smith
Middleton
George W. Mattox
Elberton
James Joseph O’brien
Savannah
Cecil K. Cline
Atlanta
Wille L. White
Grovetown
Aaron Harris
Lestle
Nekson Langford
Seereeere
William L. Dingler
Tallapoosa
Hubert
William
D. Roper
Dansonville
Williams
Villanow
Bennie B. Dixon
Charlie Otyer Hall
Waycross
Edward J. Burlingham
Glen. Ra Ga
Fred H. Ligon
Palmetto
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Athens Banner
The
Banner Publishing Company
Lumpkin Street
H.J. Rowe
Business Office
ADIL
Associated Press
Colonial Theatre
Tay
Thomas W. Ross
J Haney Maens
Raw
Re Wational Red Cross Pote Baer
OAS
Paurie Lorn
Morgenhau
Banner Commissary
F. L. Upson
T. L. Blackshear
John B. Gordon
Hardeman & Phinizy
D. C. Barrow
Patrick’s Pharmacy F. A, Lipscomb
Fannie Long Taylor
H. B. Ritchie
Kate Simpson
John B. Gamble
L. O. Price
Walter H. Jones
Athens Hardware Co
Billups Phimsy
H. S. Warner
J. C. Hutchens
W. H. Harris
H. C. Conway
R. D. Mure
Sidney Boley
L. F. Edwards
Hugh H. Gordon
Max Michael
G. A. Mell
A. J. Codd Wesvereeseeres
Martha P. Percy
M. Hodgson
Cessiseees
Griffeth Implement Co
Costa's
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L. Sexton
Sylvanus Morris
M. P. O'Callaghan
John White Morton
R Dosler
Grove
Jewell G. McMichael
Fitgereld
Marvin I. Booth
Logansville
George T. Brooks
Avera
Joseph A. Hobby
Sumner
Joseph T. Jones
Colbert, Ga
Leonard M Mitchell
Madison
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