Athens Red Cross Roll Call Lags As 1919 Drive Opens
Athens campaigns for the Red Cross 1919 membership drive with numerous totals listed by team captains and local organizations. The appeal urges every resident to donate one dollar and join the world wide humanitarian effort, presenting a statewide and community effort to support wartime relief channels and hospital work.
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Manufai Ring Company
Johnt Wibberts
Athras
Red Cross
Athens
Order of Red Cross
Athena
Red Critig
Olsm
Apa
Warnings Along Atlantic Coast Reported By Weather Bureau
Storm warnings extended from Georgetown to Jacksonville and along the gulf coast from St. Louis to Cedar Keys the weather bureau announced tonight. The notice highlights coastal alerts across the South Atlantic and Gulf regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pec
South Atelantic Coast
Georgetown
D. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Gulf Coast Bay
St. Louis
Cedar Keys
Weather Bureau
Germany is Ruined for Generations Says Rathenau
London dispatch reports Dr. Rathenau, president of the German General Electric Co., told a Berlin correspondent that Germany is ruined for generations politically economically and industrially. He warned that unless Germany is fed into industry it faces a great era of subservience to foreign powers.
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Germany
DR. Rathenau
Associated Press
London
Go Magus
Prs
Eta
Thenan
Geyoran Seneral
Eleeric Company
Socimg
Berlin
Dudley Xpress
Victor Emmanuel Arrives in Paris Amid Reception
King Victor Emmanuel II arrives in Paris with the Italian crown prince to a warm welcome by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. American expeditionary forces join the celebrations as the monarch visits President Wilson at the Murat mansion for a cordial half hour talk.
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Associateu Press
Paris
Victor Hinanuel
Poincare
Clemenceau
Wilson
Murat
Banner Commissary Seeks Bath Robes for Athens Poor
A local appeal asks residents to donate bath robes dressing gowns and suppers for elderly in Athens. Citizens should bring usable but worn garments to the Banner Commissary at the old Elite theater by 11 o clock this morning for distribution by the ladies committee to those most in need.
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Athens
London Papers Say Wilson Means Business
Editorials from London papers interpret President Wilsons London visit as showing he means business while noting Germanys industrial and political conditions will not brook delay. Manchester dispatch dated December 19 reports The Guardian commentary.
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London
Wilson
Associated Press
Manchester
England
The
Guardian
Germany
German Propaganda Still at Work
German propaganda aimed at the United States by Professor Brinckmann at the Hague remains active, the State Department was informed today from TheNetherlands capital. Currants citron dates shelled almonds English walnuts and pecan meats California soft shell walnuts no 1 almonds and filberts. Our cash and carry prices are attractive. Buchwald. Phones 1471 1472. Oranges bananas apples grape fruits Malaga grapes fresh coconuts the prices are right. Our cash on carry prices will mean a lot to you. Come over and youll be convinced.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Brinckmann
Hague
States Department
Netherlands
California
Buchwald
Malaga
Revenue agent arrests local doctor on drug charge
United States Revenue Agent George D. Case arrested Dr Charles J. Walton a colored physician in Athens on morphine and cocaine violations. Walton faced Judge Walter G. Cornett with a temporary $2500 bond and is expected to appeal to the Federal court.
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George D. Case
United States Revenue
Georgia
Charles J. Walton
Case
Walton
Ferguson
Madison
Athens
Walter G. Cornett
Christmas Tree Help Offered By Local Tax Receiver
Mr J A Dorsey tax receiver urges churches and private citizens to seek guidance on obtaining Christmas trees. He operates from Clarke County Courthouse offices and stays connected with rural residents to assist anyone wishing to acquire a tree.
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J. A. Dorsey
Dorsty
Clarke County Court House
Ambassadors to Be Presented to Wilson in Paris Event
Paris December 1 reports state President Wilson will depart for Chaumont on Pershing's special train Christmas Eve and return to Paris that night. Christmas morning he will dine with troops at a nearby rest camp. Ambassador Sharp as dean will present all ambassadors to Wilson Friday at Murat palace.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chaumont
Pershing
Sharp
Diplomatic Corps
Pers
Wilson
Murat Palace
Germany Must Deliver 1700 Locomotives to Allies
Paris dispatches report Germany must turn over seventeen hundred locomotives between December 7 and 26 to the Allies with two more batches of seventeen hundred by January 16. Failure to deliver could force surrender of five hundred locomotives as penalties.
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Germany
Associated Press
Paris
Berlin
Thorntons Menu Offers Hearty Classics and Nuts Sale
The menu lists Vegetable Soup Brunswick Stew Roast Veal with Tomato Sauce Baked Creamed Potatoes Lima Beans Muffins Porterhouse Steak French Fried Potatoes Chicken Hash Asparagus Oysters Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Chicken Salad Hot Chocolate Coffee and Ferndell Coffee 3 for 1.00 Arnold and Abney promote nuts of every size at display prices with a note on eager discounts.
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Arnold & Abney
Marshal Joffre Praises Wilson Before Academy
Paris dispatch: Marshal Joffre in undress uniform praises President Wilson and America during his inaugural speech to the French Academy. He recalls the United States’ contribution and pays tribute to those who gave their lives for the noble cause. President and Mrs. Wilson attend in a balcony box.
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Marshal Joffre
Wilson
America
Academy
Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Jeffr
Marne
Joffre
Marshal of Franc
Congress to Oppose Sinking of Surrendered Enemy Ships
Dispatches from Paris report American peace delegates with British backing plan to sink surrendered German warships as a disposal solution. Washington officials say they have not heard of the idea and expect strong congressional opposition to such sinking. Navy officials show mixed views on the proposal.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Pris
Paris
Aimerteng
Navy
Daniels Sayfine
Sug
de Oariien
Rhein
Confusion in London Over Presidents London Visit Plans
London officials scramble for exact date as President Wilkow shifts schedule. British authorities seek guidance from American naval headquarters in Paris to confirm timing and implications of the trip.
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London
Associated Press
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Ams
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Wilkow
Wien
Cement
Paris
Wilson Uses Time to Gauge Opinion in Paris
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson weighing public sentiment in France and Britain as peace conference aims loom. Advisers say he remains confident that nations favor the principles he has urged for a durable peace amid entente leaders pushing to outline a framework for a league of nations.
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Wilson
France
England
Paris
Great Britain
Entente Comformes
One Zone System Repealed in Senate Postage Plan
The finance committee amendments to the war revenue bill repeal the zone system for second class postage next July 1. The new rates set one cent per pound within 150 miles and 1.5 cents beyond that. Georgia's Hardwick opposed the amendment as leaders push toward adjournment.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Finance Committee
War Revenue
Hardwick
Georgia
Purchase of Paris Journal Did Not Change Loyalty to France
Alfred J. Breker testified before the Senate investigating committee that Bolo Pasha received nearly $1.7 million of German money in the United States to buy Paris Journal. He said the paper did not switch allegiance to France, calling the deal a pure swindle by the German government.
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Paris Journal
France
Associated Press
Washington
Dre
United States
Senate Investigating Committee
Alfred J. Breker
New York
Bolo Pasha
Traiior
Par
Journal
Griffeth Dies Early Saturday in Athens Area
Mobbed by a large Athens community Griffeth a prominent local businessman and farmer died early this morning at his Woodhwn Ave home after influenza developed pneumonia Surviving wife Katia Jester two sons William and Joe sister Mrs Robert Thompson and four brothers Will G John T James L and W R Griffeth Funeral set for Saturday with interment at Oconee cemetery He helped found Griffeth Implement Company a major local dealer and served Bethebara Baptist Church since 1886.
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Frank Eberhary Griffeth
Woodhwn
Griffeth
Athen
Cntr
Athens
Charke County
Katia Jester
W. A. Jester
William
Joe
Robert Thompson
Boar Ga
Will G. Griffeth
John T. Griffeth
Jamesl. Griffeth
Bogart
W. R. Griffeth
Atlanta
Bethebara
Six Million Joined Red Cross in Christmas Roll Call
Six million persons have joined the American Red Cross since the Christmas Roll Call began. Washington reports indicate steady progress with state reports showing the campaign moving at a brisk pace and continuing to gather momentum.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Georgia Challenged Two States on War Savings Stamps
Special to Banner from Atlanta Georgia reports that war savings stamp pledges are being redeemed. Campaign workers expect substantial redemption in the final weeks, praising the home canvass plan and hoping to extend it to other towns. Georgia aims to outpace South Carolina and Alabama in per capita redemption.
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Atlanta
South Carolina
Anahuana
Fuper Capla
Georgia
Alabama
Family in Need of Household Articles in Athens
A fire destroyed a family's home in Athens itemizing their loss of all household articles. The Banner Commissary at the old Elite theater seeks chairs, furniture, crockery, cooking utensils, or any help from the public. Full details on the family are available to interested donors.
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Athens
Elte
Mrs Allgood Burned When Cap Explodes
Mey Prank Allgood toppled a dynamite cap at her home in the city yesterday afternoon while tending an open fire. The cap exploded and set her clothing ablaze. she was burned but not seriously. She rested last night and was reported as improving.
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Allgood
Pis City
Polish Troops Land at Danzig in Growing Force
Paris dispatch reports Polish troops landing at Danzig began yesterday. The Polish army is said to number about fifty thousand. A representative of Poland landed in Berlin, signaling diplomatic moves.
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Associated Press
Paris
Warsaw
Danzig
Polisd
Dpoland
Berlin
Germany
Security League Investigation Starts
Washington reports a House inquiry into the National Security League of New York and its opposition to reelection bids. Charles Leydecker, league president, testified the group sought "hundred per cent American" lawmakers and promoted pamphlets with loyalty tests nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Security League of New York
Congress
Tee
Colon Charles Leydecker
League
Leydecker
President Denies Endorsing League Peace Plan
Associated Press reports in New York that the president explained in Paris that he did not endorse the League of Nations plan to enforce peace. He said the league never sought his endorsement and that it would be unwise for a nation head to commit to a specific settlement plan.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
League
Nati A
Mrs. M. R. Cook Dies at 74 in Peery’s Home
Mrs. M R Cook died yesterday at 11 40 a m at the home of Mrs U Benedict 2 Thomas Street She was seventy four years old Survived by two sons Mr Land Cook of Winder and Mr Willie Cook of Commerce Ga Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Mo. Or. Cook
Eee
Casualties Reduced in Official War Report
Washington reports official Pershing figures reduce continental casualties to sixty six thousand eight hundred ninety two with unpublished totals now published. Major unpublished total includes sixteen hundred eighty among killed died of wounds and disease. Christmas ads follow with Davison Nicholson coats for large women and Feincell Mince Meat mentions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
War Department
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