British abandon Gallipoli plan and withdraw to Sulva Bay
London dispatch reports British troops pulled back from Sulva Bay and Anzac Cove as the plan to seize Constantinople by forcing the Dardanelles is set aside. Officials say no losses occurred and troops may shift to other operations, with details on Seddul Bahr undisclosed.
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Associated Press
London
Sulva Bay
Anzac Cove
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Dardanelles
War Office
Seddul Bahr
Banner Campaign Closes At Six Tonight In Athens
The Great Christmas Gift Subscription Campaign ends at 6 PM at campaign headquarters in the Holman Building. Ballots issued after six will not count, and all official ballots must be deposited by six. Ten thousand extra votes per ten dollar subscription, or one thousand extra votes per dollar, apply only today. The list of premium winners will appear in the Banner Wednesday morning.
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Athens
Holman
Horrible Conditions Revealed by Vice Commission
Baltimore, Dec 20 report by the State Wide Vice Commission details baby selling institutions where mothers abandon il legitimate children for a fee. The study cites alarmingly high mortality rates with hundreds of babies buried in small plots, including a plot about 55 feet square housing 5,000 infants since 1886.
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Vice Commission
Baltimore
Associated Press
Sale of Poss' Place Fixtures and Car at Auction
At 11 o'clock Thursday December 23 bids will be received in the referee's office of the Southern Mutual building for the soda fountain fixtures and goods of Poss Place 157 College avenue and for one two passenger Mitchell automobile Bec 20 1915 mare.
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F. L. Upson
J. N. Webb
Prince Avenue
F.C. Shackelford
Southern Mutual
Poss’ Place
College Avenue
Mitchell
Save Servs Coupons Admit You to Elite Theatre
A clipped OCR item notes coupons for admission to an elite theatre event. The notice lists promotional terms and eligibility while indicating attendees gain entry through presented savings offers.
The Martyrs of the Alamo at Elite and Laughing Comedy
Triangle Day showcases The Martyrs of the Alamo at the Elite with 8000 soldiers and high photography praised for education and drama about Sam Houston Santa Anna and Lone Star history. Mack Swain Chester Conklin headline the Laughing Comedy Saved by Wireless with daring scenes including airship feats and yacht elopement.
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Alamo
Triangle Fine Arts
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Silent Smith
Lone Star
Texas
Mack Swain
Chester Conklin
Five Provinces Declare Independence from Yuan Shi Kai
Tong King Chong, president of the Chinese Republic Association, reported that five provinces have declared independence from Yuan Shi-Kai after a Shanghai association teaching. This comes as political shifts unfold in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Tong King Chong
The
Chinese Republic Association
Shanghia Association
Yuan Shi-Kai
JOSSEY'S PRICES ARE BETTER THAN EVER
Local market listing at Western Market today shows fresh country eggs at 35c a dozen, frys and hens, sweet potatoes, peas, tomatoes, okra, corn, blackberries, prunes, California dried peaches and raisins, coconuts, Florida oranges, nuts, apples, butter and beans with multiple per pound and per unit prices. Also advertised are fresh fish, turkeys, dressed hens, Christmas hams and assorted meats, plus a Christmas gift box at Williamson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Virginia
South Georgia Sees First Snow and Freezing Weather
Snow began falling in Savannah and across South Georgia for the first time in years with heavy accumulations reported at Thomasville. Freezing temperatures followed as a disturbance over the Gulf to Florida coast brought rain and snow along the Atlantic, with sleet and multiple towns affected. A mob later lynched two men from a jail in Hastings area after a lengthy search for a suspect.
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South Georgia
Associated Press
Savannah
South Geongik
Thomasville
Washington
Gulf
Florida
Atlantic
Cape Henry
Cape Hatteras
South Atlantic
Infatuation at Vaudette Theater Features Fischer and Pollard
At the Vaudette yesterday a four reel Mutual Masterpicture Infatuation from the American Film Co. stars Margarita Fischer and Harry Pollard. It follows Lloyd Osbourne's stage life novel with a striking tale of infatuation, elopement, and a husband’s growth through fidelity. Prices are five and ten cents.
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Cyril Adair
E. P. Stone
The
Vaudette
J. W. Beckwith
Safety of Navy Yards and Posts Understaffed Guards
Washington reports worry over navy yards army posts and coast batteries as only caretakers guard expensive coast defense guns worth 410000000 with no trained forces. Navy plants have guards far short of official recommendations and city police may be used temporarily.
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Associated Press
Washington
Haiti
West Indies
Ceast
Navy
Army
Walton County Killing Sparks Surprise at Early Hour
In Walton County near Loganville, H N Maxey shot and killed J C Ferguson at 2 am Sunday. Ferguson, a Real estate dealer with W L Cline Realty, quarreled over a debt. Maxey surrendered after telephoning Sheriff Gibb at Monroe.
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Walton County
Seidl
Atlanta
H. N. Maxey
Embry
Ferguson
Maxey
John Smith
Sheriff Gib
Monroe
W. L. Cline Realty Company
Healy
Barnett
W. L. Cline
Expert in Government Service Dies in Auto Accident
Dr. Emmett K. Butts of Newark New Jersey an expert in the service of the bureau of animal industry perished in an automobile overturn near Lexington after a visit to Mr John Moody of Oglethorpe. The wreck trapped Butts beneath the steering apparatus with Alexander thrown unconscious. the cause of death remained undetermined. An undertaker carried Butts to Athens for dispatch to New Jersey where his parents reside.
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Ford
Emmett K. Butts
Newark
N. J
Bureau of Animal Industry
Buttis
John Moody
Oglethorpe
Lexington
Mr. Alexander
Dr. Butts
Ned
Dene
Claes
Saabieth
Alexander
Rr. Butts
Athens
New Jersey
Federal authorities see nationwide conspiracy in Welland Canal plot
Federal investigators report information to the grand jury indicating a country wide conspiracy in the alleged Koenig plot to blow up the Welland Canal. Indictments against Koenig and art dealer Richard Leyendecker are anticipated, with further charges expected per the attorney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Paul Koenig
Welland Canal
Grand
Koenig
Richard Emil Leyendecker
Marshall
Peace Plans Advance in Mexico as Villa Vanishes
Washington reports early peace is seen after Villa withdraws and generals agree to hand the northern rebel army to Carranza. Carranza could move south against remaining bands near Carita as U S border patrol may ease. Villa’s whereabouts unclear after he left Chihuahua with about four hundred men. amnesty offered to others but not Villa or Hipolito.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
Carpita
United States
Chihuahua
Car ‘Tanga
Chinahua
Ave Jaurez
Seppzrre Coupons Admit You to Elite Theatre
A local notice proclaims admission via Seppzrre coupons granting entry to the Elite Theatre. The unreadable text suggests a promotional or community event offering discounted tickets through coupons.
Mob at Eastman seizes suspects in Batchellor killing
A mob of 200 men stormed the Eastman jail in Macon County taking two Black suspects in the Batchellor killing. They beat and robbed Batchellor and await the capture of a third man implicated. Police reported the incident by phone tonight.
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Associated Press
Macon
A. M. Batchellor
Eastman
Batchellor
Negro 15 Arrested in Washington Ga for Murder Confession
Washington Georgia December 20 sheriff Ramsey left for Gainesville Florida with Willie Turner a negro hustler who recently confessed killing F C Avery a turfman Turner did not resist extradition and said he feared lynching upon reaching Florida in the criminal court plea.
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Associated Press
Washington, Ga
Ramsey
Gainesville
Pla
Willie Turner
Turner
Criminal Court
Florida
Short City Council Meeting Authorizes Temporary Borrowing
A brief council session last night approved a resolution to authorize the mayor to borrow a small sum for a short period. The measure, previously passed, now awaits an ordinance to become operative. Permanent registration rules will follow after year start under a new ordinance.
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Athens
City Must Raise 907 000 in 1916
Bond commission chaired by Col. C M Snelling met in the mayor's office to prepare a report on the year's acts. It plans for the city to set aside 57 500 for interest, bond retirement, and sinking fund in the coming year.
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Bond Commission
Col. C .M. Snelling
City of
Athens
Ford barred from meetings in Copenhagen city limits
Henry Ford was informed he may not hold a meeting in Copenhagen Christiania but will travel there to select delegates for his peace party to The Hague. The Moss Auditorium skating rink is open 8 to 10 every night with gentlemen's skates 25c and ladies free. Notices announce Christmas Day closing and extended hours.
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Associated Press
Christiania
Henry Ford
Copenhagen
Hague
Moss Auditorium
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