Athens and Jefferson Fight to Save Rail Line
Tarry Gantts column warns of a plan to scrap the Gainesville Midland route from Gainesville to Athens via Jefferson and Barnesville, risking economic blow to Jefferson, Athens, and nearby towns. Athens merchants vow protest, urging the Chamber of Commerce to lobby against the action, while noting financial losses and tax impacts if the line is removed.
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Rinio
Freighboring
Crown City
Thens
Athena
Mir
Jlofterson
Ec Thens
Athens
Mit
Cfty
Jefferson
Galneaville
Gainesville
Anw
Alt
Timstancen
Wallis testimony ends hearing Watson Chiges postpone trial
Senate committee hearing into charges that American soldiers were hanged in France adjourned until January 4 due to absent witnesses. Marion Wallis testified about Camp Wheeler killing allegations while urging officers to explain discrepancies. The session focused on Crawford’s role and the handling of Halley Crawford’s death with conflicting telegrams and court martial claims.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Georgia
France
Marion J. Walls
Athens
Camp Wheeler
Enae Committee
Democrat
Marion J. Wallis
Hoe
Crawford
Halley
Tampa
Fla
Wallis
Sandusky
Ohio
Georgia Family Row
Waillewoe
Frost
Kentucky
James R. Milton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Halley J. Crawford
Warblington
W. F. Brock
Lindale
WAR Department
Hierome L. Opie
Staunton, Va
116Th Infantry
Gas Explosion Kills Three At Wrights Store
A Wrights Womens Furnishing Store basement gas explosion in Columbus on a busy Christmas shopping night left three women dead and thirty four injured. The blast wrecked the store as shoppers flooded the area and officials worked to account for people inside the building. Police and fire crews evacuated damaged sections and rushed victims to area hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Wright’s Womens Furnishing Store
Tariff Bill Debated Over Protections For U S Industry
Henry W. Stoken of Philadelphia, leading the tariff commission for the American Paper and Pulp Association, urged Senate Finance committee that America must protect paper makers from cheap foreign labor and depreciated currency. He said the U S paper industry is worth about a billion dollars with 18 mills and 22 pulp mills, noting production fell during recent downturns. Fordney defended the American valuation, accusing imports of misreading price laws to stall tariff legislation and arguing protection is needed against foreign labor competition.
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Washington
America
Henry W. Stoken
Philadelphia
Tariff Commission of
American iPaper and Pulp Association
Senate Finance Committee
Stokes
Fordney
Watson Attacks Hoover Over Charity Links in Senate
In the Senate, Senator Watson Democrat of origin attacked Gary Hoover for his relief work ties calling him barely American. He warned Harding’s appointment to the cabinet places a millstone on his neck and questioned Hoover’s aims in international benevolence. He accused Hoover of pursuing charity as a means to influence policy and Russia aid.
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Washington
Watson
Ofigin
Senate
Gary Hoover
Hoover
Harding
Nies
Interfe Sons
Stataon
Russia
Rockefeller Donates Six Dimes To News Interviewer
In Savannah John D Rockefeller, traveling Wednesday, handed a reporter six dimes and one dime each for his children and his parents, then continued his journey amid curious attention.
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Rockefeller
Savannah
John D. Rockefeller
Beate
Pithey
Libel Suit Filed for 50 000 Against Newspapers
Major Chari Creanon sues newspapers in San Antonio Texas for 50 000 alleging libel. The suit names the publishers and questions surrounding published statements. Proceedings seek damages and formal redress in the court system.
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San Antonio
Tex
Aes Fendanta
Chari C. Creanon
Eral
Ioeperunecs
St the A
Soldiers Ordered Not To Flirt With Enemy
Spittsburgh dispatch reports Colonel W M Rowan bans guardsmen from flirting with local women. He says the militia, drawn partly from a women’s army, faces multiple problems including threatened desertions as some of the prettiest girls and young women in the unit might lure soldiers away.
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Spittsburg
Kas
France
Kangas
W. McD
Rowan
Kansas
Women's Army
Santa's Commissary Fund Seeks More Help for Christmas Cheer
Subscriptions to the Banner's Commissary fund near 500 dollars face shortfall if 1000 dollars not raised by Saturday. Directors urge additional donations today and tomorrow to aid many in need during Christmas and the winter season. List of contributors includes numerous individuals and local businesses, with diverse amounts up to 70 dollars.
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Santa Claus
W. Brumby
Ada Brumby
Louis Camak
Minn Td Callaway
C. D
Emanuel Church
Tudue TL
Upson
John White
Palmer & Bons Ober
C. Upso
A. C, Erwin
Misa Mary Erwin
Myer Stern
HE. Michael
Lectys
Julian Goethius
J, Warren Smith
David Mitchael
Hebrew Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Conferees Endorse Measures as Watson Blocks Senate Action
The conference committee agreed to eliminate all Senate amendments but Senator Watson of Georgia pledged to block final action until after Christmas. The move preserves his leverage over the bill as negotiations continue between chambers.
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Senate
Watson
Georgia
Chriaa- Mas
Beer and Wine Tax Sought To Fund Soldier Bonus
Congress adjourns until January 3. The Ways and Means Committee will study a beer and wine tax to fund the soldiers bonus after Christmas. Fordney chairs the inquiry exploring feasibility and constitutionality of this revenue source amid mixed views from lawmakers and veterans groups.
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Fordney
Gonerey
Washington
Congress
Howse Ways and Meany Committee
House
Nelson
Wisconsin
More Shopping Days Before Christmas
A fragmentary notice discusses December and shopping tempo with unclear references to Christa. Readable bits mention early planning for gifts and the holiday season amid uncertain phrasing and stray words.
Dublin leaders edge toward decision on British treaty
Eamonn De Valera indicated a Thursday night conclusion to debates on the British treaty with a possible evening session to finish it. Mary MacSwiney, speaking in Dublin, warned she might never address the Dail unless Ireland becomes a republic and denounced Lloyd George as a scoundrel. In London, the Exchange Telegraph reported six Republicans killed and twenty wounded in a clash between police and Sinn Fein in County Tyrone.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn Devalera
Dailireann
Mary Mac&winey
Ireland
Lloyd George
London
Exchange Telegraph
Constabulary
Binn Felners
County Tyrone
Augustan's Strikes Oil In Digging For Y M C A
Augustan residents report oil gushing from a hole near the Y M C A site at Addison and Macartan streets during foundation digging. Officials weigh continuing construction as the well catches fire and is quickly extinguished. the discovery draws crowds and prompts questions about the impact on the building project.
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Augusta
Ad and
Maccartain
Story Y. M. C.A
Ana
Bishop Morrison to be Buried Friday in Leesburg
The funeral of Bishop Henry Clay Morrison, who died Wednesday at his home, will be held Friday in Leesburg. The service will be conducted by a church group, with details forthcoming. Morrison, a prominent religious figure, had led various mission efforts and served over decades. He is survived by family and church associates.
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Morrison
Atlanta Leesburg
Henry Clay Morrison
Reed Claims Four-Power Pact Drafted To Deceive Senate
Senator Reed of Missouri declared in the Senate that the four power pacific treaty shows a division between President Harding and the American delegation. He said the treaty was drafted to deceive, arguing the Japanese had the long end of the diplomatic negotiations. State Department officials maintained the treaty applies to major defenses of the Japanese group in line with the American view.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Reed
Missouri
Senate
State Department
Missing Oglethorpe Pair Deepens Mystery
Parvin Thornton and Evie Holbert, 22, remain unaccounted for after leaving the Holbert home near Arnoldsville last Thursday afternoon. P C Morehead of Cleveland Avenue says Thornton told his wife of plans mid afternoon and later said he would drive cows, but no trace of the pair or their truck has been found. Morehead disputes other reports, including a note allegedly left by the girl.
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Parvin Thornton
Evie Holbert
Lee
Holbert
Arnoldsville
P. C. Morehead
Cleveland Avenue
Morehead
Banner-Herald
Ed Lay
Thornton
Siero Woods
Offers for Governor mansion site lease tested in Atlanta
Improved business confidence in Georgia is shown by three substantial offers for a fifty year lease of the Governor’s mansion site in Atlanta. Bids range from twenty thousand to thirty thousand dollars yearly, with a million dollars in planned improvements and a requirement for annual payments and endowments.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Julian
Be McCurry
W McCurry
Thomas W. x
McCarry
J. R. Smith
Ratekin
Mitchel
Trustes
Massey Realty
Fiat
W. F. Winecoff
Winecoff
Maii
Ezra's Omnivorous Horse Eats Basket After Crossing
Uncle Ezra, carrying an odd load including a guano sack, wires, wagon spokes, iron rods, and a chicken, causes a commotion as bystanders tease him about theft. He defends his finds, claims he found the chicken and does not steal, while the crowd questions his honesty and explains the scene near the Post Office and Athens Railway Company building.
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Ezra
Athens Railway Pe Bimiric Company
Waer
Stan
Haid
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