Banner Commissary Drives Christmas Aid Effort
Athens residents are urged to donate clothing and toys to the Banner Commissary for the poor. The fund drives today at the theatre feature Miss Lucy Linton as chairwoman with a committee ready to collect and deliver goods for the needy.
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Lucy Linton
Nkureta
Allens
Corning
Athens
George D. Thomas
L. A. Simpson
Lillie Moss
M. Sizer
Stanley R. Grubb
Rey Barrow
John Gerding
M. F. Pickett
Funeral of Frank Griffith This Morning
The funeral for Frank E. Griffith will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Oconee Cemetery. Dr. Z W Lynch and Dr E L Hil will lead the services, with a Masonic escort and Y M C A directors attending. Pallbearers include W T Forbes Aaron Cohen Ian W Cooper and others.
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Frank E. Griffeth
Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Z. W. Lynch
E. L. Hil
J. G. Quinn
Gasper Palmisano
M. T. Summerlin
George K. Stone
George Joyner
W. A. Capps
Mr. Griffeth
W. T. Forbes
Aaron Cohen
Ian W. Cooper
L. J. Maxwell
BE. C. Payne
R. Hodgson, Jr
R. P. Stephens
M. J. Abney
Y M.C. A
Bernstein's Chapel
Flour Milling Regulations Removed
Washington reports the food administration announced the cancellation of all milling regulations including fair price schedules. Officials expect cheaper flour though wheat and mill feed prices rose on the Minneapolis market. Existing restrictions on margins and profiteering remain in force and will be enforced.
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Associated Preas
Washington
The
Food Administration
Minneapolis
Wilson Confident as Peace Conference Opens
President Wilson told a London Times correspondent that the approaching peace conference can achieve a fast and reasonable settlement to prevent future conflicts and earn world gratitude for ethical service. He contrasted Vienna with Versailles and urged collective effort by delegates to serve the peoples.
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Vairis
Dee
Wilson
London Times
Versailles
Wilsons Visit of Courtesy
London reports King George invited President and Mrs Wilson to Buckingham Palace as guests during their London stay. No reply has been received and officials say the visit will be a courtesy affair not a political mission. A Russian question is denied as the purpose of the trip.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Mra. Wilson
Buckingham Paimeo
Foreign Office
Eleven Million Respond to Red Cross Christmas Roll Call
Washington reports eleven million persons had answered the American Red Cross Christmas Roll Call by Thursday night with the Southern Division including Georgia and Florida contributing two hundred eight thousand pledges.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Todiy
Georgia
Florida
Mob kills four Black men in Shobuta Mississippi
Four Black men died during a mob attack linked to a jail breakout near Shobuta Mississippi. The incident is reported in connection with the Chickadsahay River bridge girders collapse and related events. Local merchants advertise prices on canned fruits nuts and bakery items.
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Associated Press
Momile
Ala
Armen
E. L. Je
Shobuta
Missisippi
Chickadsahay River
French War Losses Reported at 1.4 Million
Paris reports a statement by socialist deputy Lucien Voilin claiming 1.4 million French soldiers were killed in the war. The figure was presented during an interpellation on demobilization in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lucien Voilin
Chamber of Diputies
Athens Roll Call Short of Quota Amid Wet Cold Day
Athens Red Cross Christmas Roll Call shows 952 existing names with 209 added to reach 716 percent of goal. Mrs. Rodney Wilson and volunteers open booths at Sirena and Elite theaters to recruit one dollar members, urging every resident to join and support ongoing relief work locally.
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Red Cross
Athens
Auota
Rodney Wilson
Sirena
Georgia
K.R. Hodgson, Jr
Eugene R. Black
R. Hodgson, Jr
FE. R. Black
Wilson Visits Italian King In Social Call
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson called on King Victor Emmanuel of Italy this evening returning the monarchs visit. The exchange is described as purely social with no mention of peace conference discussions.
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Paris
Wilson
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Good Women of Athens Aid Christmas Charity Drive
Athens residents unite as the Good Women of Athens organize with the Banner's Commissary to aid the needy this Christmas. Donations support life essentials and Old King Kringle visits, coordinated by Mrs. Mes OO Pete and local ladies listed, with subscriptions payable to Mr Gordon at the bank.
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Clayton
Toose
Kringle
Athens
Hara Mig
Sexton
Woo
Gordon
Food Administration To Remain In Operation Until Peace
Special to Banner. Georgia Dec 20. Dr. Andrew M Soule federal food administrator for Georgia says a press dispatch error caused the impression the food administration would end January 1. The administration continues in operation until formal peace declaration and to support European relief efforts.
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Banner
Washington
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Food Administration
Hearst Ties to Bolo Pasha Discussed in Senate Probe
Washington reports say the senate committee examining German propaganda spent most of the session on a clash between Alfred L. Becker, New York assistant attorney general, and Senator Reed of Missouri. Reed alleged misuse of official positions and disclosure of affidavits, while Becker acknowledged that revelations linking Hearst with Bolo Pasha served political purposes under the banner of public interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Alfred L. Beckr
New York
Senator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Becke
R Roo
Becker
Hearst
Rolo Pasha
Tle
Brunswick Harbor Deepening Receives 240000 Appropriation
Washington dispatch notes the Rivers and Harbors bill for 1920 includes over forty new improvement projects and total appropriations near 27 million dollars. Of these, 240,000 is allotted to deepen Brunswick Georgia harbor and channel to twenty eight feet, as reported by the House committee tonight.
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Congress
Brunswick
Associated Press
Washington
House
Georgia
Vice President Sees League of Nations Desirable Yet Improbable
Vice President Marshall told the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce that the League of Nations is desirable but unlikely to be adopted. He stated he did not intend to influence the president's peace negotiations and addressed questions tied to the ongoing conference in CarlislePennsylvania on December 20.
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League OF Nations
Associated Preas
Carlisle
Penn
Marshall
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Call Meeting to Protect Cotton Price in Clarke County
Clarke County farmers are urged to gather at Athens City Hall on Monday December 2 for organization and to push a minimum cotton price of 35 cents per pound. The call cites national farm unity and compares to organized cotton mills, urging broad farmer turnout and noting prior pledge campaigns and local support.
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T. J. Shackelford
Clarke County
J. 0 Brown
Wwe
Athend
Georgia
Athenak Borke
United States
Treasury Department
Forbes
Campulan
Athens
Banquet at Buckingham for President Wilson
London December 2 King George will host a Buckingham Palace banquet in honor of President and Mrs Wilson. The exact date is undecided as the president’s arrival in England has not been fixed.
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Buckingham
Wilson
Effort to Pass Revenue Bill By Tomorrow
Washington December 20. Renewal of the general senate date slows War revenue bill progress but Chairman Smimeons of the finance committee says an effort will be made to pass the measure before final adjournment tomorrow with a night session if needed. Republican readers hope the measure will go over until Monday. Costa's Delicatessen Shop advertises fresh Philadelphia cheese fresh pork sausage local produce and oysters with contact details.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Smimeons
Finance Committee
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Buchwald's
Atmore
Buchwald
California
Ferndell Coffee
Arnold & Abney
France
Santa Claus
Santa
Sotieyy
Herbert Hoover
America
Jinover Cables
Bolo Pasha
Ferndell
Indian River
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Winterville
Stampe the Coun
George
Hionor
England
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Costa
Delicatessee
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