Lloyd George Defends British Mettle in War Speech
In London Lloyd George rejects German peace proposals until they prove Germany will meet Allied terms for restitution and guarantees. He warns against conference under German victory and says Belgians remain enslaved by German policy. Asquith and others urge Europe’s free existence. a national service plan follows.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Germany
Thorugh
United States
von Bethmann Hollweg
Asquith
Fropohenrne Hawke
Lords
Europe
Gerat
Small
Marquis Crew
House of Lords
German reply on Columbian sinking signals cautious stance
Berlin reports to the American Charge Grew that the German commander initially dismissed the American ship Columbian due to heavy weather but reexamined after learning of its broadcasts. He then found contraband cargo bound for Genoa and sank the ship after saving the crew, denying American ballast claims.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Genoa
Spain
Germany
United States
Government Raises Wages of Employes in Bill
About 18 000 government employees earning under 1800 a year gain raises under the legislative appropriation bill passed by the House without record vote. Congressmen's secretaries get 500 more annually. plan for an extra stenographer per member failed. The $39 million measure faced strong opposition from Fitzgerald and Rainey over deficits. Separate notices promote Ferndell brand fruits and oyster claims while reporting Lloyd George's peace proposals and US intermediary role in forthcoming negotiations.
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House
Fitzgerald
Rainey
Ways and Mean
Final vote in sight on Sheppard bill for DC prohibition
Washington date line reports clearance for a final vote on the Sheppard bill to ban alcohol in the district of Columbia. An amendment for a district referendum failed 38 to 38 in committee. Underwood signals a separate vote on passage. Vice President Marshall departs Washington tomorrow, reducing chances he breaks the tie.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Underwood
Marshall
John B. Willbanks Dies at Home in Athens
John B. Willbanks, 11 plus years ill from circulatory derangement, dies at his South Lumpkin Street home. A printer by trade and longtime Athens Typographical Union member, he leaves wife Minnie Power Willbanks, daughters Lucille and Susie May, son Lamar, brother Frank, and sisters Lula Lauina, J. W. Campbell, and Mollie Willbanks. Funeral 4 p.m. at home conducted by Rev. J. R. Belk and Rev. Geo. E. Stone. burial in Oconee Cemetery.
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South Lumpkin Street
John B. Willbanks
Wilbanks
Athens Typographical Union
Athens Printers’ al- Hed Council
Churc
Willbanks
Minnie Power Willbanks
Lucille
Susie May Willbanks
Amar Willbanks
Frank Willbanks
Atlanta
Lula Lauina
Monroe
J. W. Campbell
Athens
Mollie Willbanks
King Hodgson Co Fresh Produce and Oysters Ad
Expresses appreciation to customers and asks for afternoon orders during Christmas rush. Lists Fancy Celery washed and bunched hard-head lettuce red ripe cranberries snow-white cauliflower eggplants rutabaga turnips cabbage and fresh sealshipt oysters daily.
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King-Hodgsy CO
King Hodgson CO
King-Hodgson CO
Quarantined Georgia Troops Over Spinal Meningitis
Four companies of Georgia troops stationed at El Paso were quarantined after spinal meningitis was discovered among them. The units involved are Company E and C of the First Infantry, Company M of the Second Infantry, and Company B of the Fifth Infantry. Four cases were reported in these units.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Georgia
Boston votes to legalize liquor sales by wide margin
Boston on December 19 decided to continue licensed liquor sales by a margin of 23,462, a larger majority than the previous year when saloons voted. The redecisi on confirms the city’s stance on alcohol regulation.
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Classic City
Associated Press
Boston
Boston Today
David Hemerick Dies At 79 In Local Home
David Hemerick 79 died yesterday afternoon at his home near the city after weeks of illness. The funeral will be Thursday from the home with interment at Oco Nee cemetery conducted by Dr Hill. Survived by wife Amanda Adams Hemerick and two sons G J and H A Hemerick. He was a 46 year member of the Odd Fellows. Flowers to Bernstein Brothers. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F called to meet Thursday at 10 a.m. to attend the funeral.
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Avid Hemerick
Oconee Cemetery
Hill
Willams Lodge I. C. C. F
Amanda Adams Hemerick
Messrs
G. J
H. A. Hemerick
Odd Fellows Fraternity
Bernstein Brothers
Williams Lodge
David Hemerick
A. J. Watson
C. A. von der Leith
N. G
War Department secures 4,000 Vickers guns for $5.6 million
Washington reports a wartime contract for 4,000 Vickers machine guns and accessories at 5.6 million dollars with an additional contract anticipated to raise spending to 9.5 million. The itemized notice accompanies commercial ads for Arnold & Abney in Athens and other Georgia sellers offering oysters, nuts, fruit, candies, and holiday foods.
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Norfolk
Athens
Arnold & Abney
Express
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Official Endorsement Compulsory Military Service
Washington, Dec. 19. Secretary Baker gave qualified support to compulsory service. He called military service a universal obligation but said the method—universal service or selective conscription—remains a policy question. He urged a fair trial of the militia since Congress rejected the continental army. General Scott reported mobilization flaws with many transfers and raw recruits. over 66,000 never fired a rifle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
House
Herv
Congress
Continental Army
National Guard
Wilson
Scott
Plan Suggested For The Election To Be Held On Jan 11th
A Greensboro Georgia letter from Judge James H. Park proposes a meeting in Athens on December 27 at 12 39 PM Eastern to decide unified ticket printing and distribution for the Eighth District special election set for January 11. Park urges all announced candidates to attend, unify names on a single ticket, and coordinate with county officials to fund printing and placement through local papers.
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James H. Park
Greensboro
Congress
Judge Park
Harris
Athens
Weaver Commissioned as Congressman for North Carolina
Governor Craig commissioned Zebulon Weaver Democrat to succeed James J Britt Republican in North Carolina s Tenth district after the Supreme Court dismissed Britt s appeal over election returns. Britt plans to contest Weaver s seat before Congress.
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Weaver
North Carolina
Associated Press
Raleigh,n. C
Craig
Zebulon Weaver
James J. Britt
Supreme Court
Britt
Congress
Col M G Michael Confined to Home After Illness
The many friends of Colonel M. G. Michael who has been ill for several days will regret to know that he is still confined to his room.
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M. G. Michael
Promient Insurance Man Confined To Room
Mr Frank A Lipscomb has been confined to his room since Sunday. The Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the coming year including F K Hirsh H P George Stone King H R Palmer S John G Quinn Treasurer M F Sum merlin Secretary W G Cornett Captain of the Hosts A E Harwell Principal Sojourner G Palmersine Royal Arch Captain George W Joiner Master of the Third Wall Sam Cutler Master of the Second Wall T J Scott Master of the First Vault J M Creekmore Scout. Also ads for Buchwalds and assorted fruits and groceries appear with prices and phone numbers.
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Royal Arch Masons
F. K. Hirsh
H. P
George Stone
King
H. R. Palmer
John G. Quinn
M. F. Summerlin
W. G. Cornett
A. E. Harwell
G. Palmersine
Royal Arch
George W. Joiner
Sam Cutler
T. J. Scott
Flrst
Vail
J. M Creekmore
Mexican American commission adjourns awaiting Carranza reply
The Mexican American commission adjourned to an indeterminate date awaiting Carranza's reply to a counter communication from the Americans. It is expected the answer will arrive within two weeks, after which the panel may reconvene, likely in New York. The United States says the response determines whether amicable settlement efforts continue.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Carranza
New York
United States
Mexico
Atlantic City
Nobody Home Delux Musical Opens at Colonial Theater
The musical comedy Nobody Home, acclaimed as a top hit of the year, comes to the Colonial Theater tomorrow evening with the original company led by Chas McNaughton. The cast features Frisbo DeVere, Cecelia Novasio, William Blaisdell, and many renowned performers, plus standout dancing by Joe O Hess and Gertrude Bennett. An augmented fifteen piece orchestra will perform, with gowns by Elsie De Wolfe and a strong emphasis on individual chorus girl lines.
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John P. Slocum
Colonial Theater
New York
Boston
Chicago
Chas. McNaughton
Frisco DeVere
Cecelia Novasio
William Blaisdell
Rollin Grimes
Kathryn Clark
Roy Terry
John Poulton
Rance Quarrington
Maizie Hartford
Dorothy Thomas
Vera Gillette
Gertrude Bond
Joe O. Hess
Gertude Bennett
Mr. Slocum
Which One Shall I Marry Missed Connection to Athens
The Coronial attraction "Which One Shall I Marry" failed to reach Athens after missing connection from Rome Georgia. Disappointment ran high among those who planned to attend the show.
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Athens
Rome
Banquet at Manhattan Cafe for Griffeth employees
Last night at the Manhattan Cafe the Griffeth Implement Company hosted a Christmas dinner for about eighteen to twenty men. W. G. Griffeth and colleagues spoke of loyalty and confidence, with D. Brown and assistants serving. Guests included W. G. Griffeth, F. E. Griffeth, J. H. Griffeth Jr, J. T. Griffeth, W. T. Forbes, L. L. Maxwell, S. W. Pinson, Roy Eppes, Carl Ray, Bob Dearing, Jerry Bonds, Cliff Haynes, Hal McWhorter, Frank Colley, Len Cooper, and Mr. Jackson.
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Manhattan
Griffeth Implement Company
D. Brown
W. G. Griffeth
F. E. Griffeth
J. H. Griffeth, Jr
J. T. Griffeth
W. T. Forbes
L. L. Maxwell
S. W. Pinson
Roy Eppes
Carl Ray
Bob Dearing
Jerry Bonds
Cliff Haynes
Hal McWhorter
Frank Colley
Len Cooper
Mr. Jackson
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First Methodist Church
Geo. E. Stone
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H. J. Rowe
Frank Parr
George H. Thornton
J. Hillary Williams
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Ferndell
Indian River
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James B. Park
Promient
Frank A. Lipscomb
Malaga
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