Prohibition Meet Draws Athens as Eichelberger and Felder Speak
A large Sunday gathering in Athens heard Dr. George W. Eichelberger and Col. Thomas B. Felder praise Georgia’s new prohibition statute. The local Georgia Anti-Saloon League committee announced further organizing and fundraising to defend and enforce the law against liquor interests.
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George W. Eichelberger
Thomas B. Felder
Atlanta
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Andrew J. Cobb
W. C. Wingfield
T. W. Reed
H. J. Rowe
J. M. Hodgson
G. 8. Hulme
Athens
General League
Hulme
C. C. Jorrell
Geo. H. Hulme
Eichelberger
Fih
State University
State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
Gov. Harris
Funeral for Thomas Hill Cox Held at Henderson Avenue
Thomas Hill Cox, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Cox, died Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 o'clock from the Cox home on Henderson Avenue, conducted by Rev. J. W. Lynch. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery. A friend’s tribute recalled a bright, promising life and a boyhood faith in Jesus.
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Claude H. Cox
Henderson Avenue
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
Tom Hill Cox
Oconee Cemetery
Thomas Hill Cox
Reaper
C.H. Coz
Tom Hill
Jesus
Rev J A Bell Called by West End Baptist
The West End Baptist church extended a unanimous call to Rev J A Bell of Madison to accept the pastorate after a two month vacancy. Bell, well known in the state and neighboring Carolina, has not yet accepted but is considering the offer.
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Madison
West End Church
West End Baptist Church
J. A. Bell
Bell
Carolina
Guineaville
Unpatriotic Stamp Raised by Women Opposed to Suffrage
The National Association of Women Opposed to Suffrage adopted a resolution condemning suffragists for seeking to pressure Congress during a period with major postwar challenges. A committees organization is to be formed in southern cities where activity is rising for the first time.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Association of Women
Congress
New York Anti-Saloon League Urges No New Year Liquor Permits
The Anti-Saloon League directors urged Mayor Mitchell to refuse all night liquor permits on New Year’s Eve. They argue wartime distress justifies ending extended sale hours.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Anti-Saloon League
Mitchell
New Trial Refused in Oconee County Murder Case
Judge Brand overruled the motion for a new trial in the Calvin Vincent murder case. Vincent, a Black resident of Oconee County, was indicted for the murder of Aleck Griffeth, tried at Watkinsville, found guilty by a jury, and recommended for life imprisonment. The case drew wide attention.
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Brand
Calvin Vincent
Oconee County
Aleck Griffeth
Watkinsville
Butler outlines postwar duty to Europe at Congress
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University told the Southern Commercial Congress in Charleston that the European war altered American affairs. He warned international problems will surpass domestic ones and that preparedness means the United States must bind up Europe's wounds and help reconstruct its political fabric.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Southern Commercial Congress
United States
Europe
Gwinnett Superior Court Session This Week
Judge Brand and Solicitor General John Gamble preside in Lawrenceville as Gwinnett Superior Court holds a special term to dispose of multiple criminal cases. The article notes exposure of anti prohibitionists methods to defeat measures, corrupt lawmakers, and influence elections.
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Brand
John Gamble
Lawrenceville
Gwinnett Superior Court
Carranza nullifies Huerta and Conventionist concessions
Washington December 13 formal notice from Mexico City reaches the Mexican embassy declaring all acts contracts and concessions of the Huerta and Conventionist governments nullified. The order takes effect immediately and requires holders to reapply as if no concessions existed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Huerta
Mexico
Mexico City
Daughters of Confederacy Plan Christmas Box to Old Soldiers Home
Laura Rutherford chapter reports from the U D C convention by Mildred Rutherford. Members arrange to send a Christmas box to the Old Soldiers Home, packing warm clothing and related items. Sendables go to president Mrs. Welch by tomorrow night. box packing Thursday.
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Daughters of Confederacy
Laura Rutherford
Daughters of the Confederacy
A. C Harper
Mildred Rutherford
San Francisco
Welch
Bill proposes taxing munition manufacture to raise revenue
Washington December 13 Senate introduces a bill to prohibit carrying passengers on ships with war munitions and a resolution to place the Senate on record for raising revenue by taxing munition manufacture.
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U. S
Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Recorder Faces Busy Monday With Forty Cases
Judge Price, the recorder, disposed of thirty nine cases in a busy Athens session. Defendants ranged from drunks to those accused of violence and property offenses. Several individuals faced fines while others were dismissed or turned over to county officers for further action.
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Henry Cleveland
Price
Buffalo Harris
Clarke County
Rube Willingham
Oglethorpe
Lexington
Frank Drake
Calaboose
Parks Eaton
Ed Escoe
John Redden
Same Cole
Redden
Cole
B. J. Martin
Geo. Hill
Marie Carlton
Ike Allen
Athens
Oglethorpe County
Remberance
Democrats Extend Emergency War Tax for Another Year
Washington Dec 14 The house democratic caucus agreed to back a resolution to extend the emergency war tax a year with no change It will be introduced tomorrow and likely voted Thursday Democratic leaders expect adoption by both houses before Saturday Only two of 150 present declined to be bound by the rules Kitchen urged full force on Thursday to avoid grave danger to the measure
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Democratic Caucus
Kitchen
St Louis and Chicago Vie for GOP Convention Site
Washington reports the Republican National Committee faces a single major decision Thursday selecting a convention city with both St Louis and Chicago contending. Chicago backers express less optimism than St Louis supporters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Triangle Plays At Elite Today
The Triangle program at the Hale presents The Coward a Civil War drama with dramatic battle scenes and a poignant father son reunion. Also shown is Keystone Comedy A Favorite Fool featuring Eddie Foy and the Foylets.
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New York Evening Mail
Thomas H. Ince
Hale
Southland
Eddie Foy
New York
Trustees Set Subcommittee to Name Washington Successor
Tuskegee Institute trustees at a December meeting left the choice of a new head to a sub committee. They authorized a Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund endowment of two million dollars with over 450 thousand already pledged and an expectation of 250 thousand from negro donors. No date was announced for the subcommittee meeting.
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Associated Press
Tuskegee
Ala
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
First Heavy Snowstorm Sweeps Atlantic Area
A storm moving northwestward near Sandy Hook New Jersey brings the season first heavy snow to the North Atlantic coast and Great Lakes. Five inches fell in Philadelphia and New York reports 64 mph winds. Forecasters expect more snow in New York New England Pennsylvania and New Jersey with shipping warnings issued.
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Associated Press
Washington
North Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Sandy Hook
N. J
Weather Bureau
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Guarantee on workmanship from John L. Arnold
A local guarantee issued by John L. Arnold promises satisfaction for all wallpaper paint and glass purchases. Customers are urged to discuss any issues directly with Arnold rather than with others to ensure resolutions align with the stated guarantee.
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John L. Arnold
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