War Savings Stamps Redemption Drive Planned for Athens
Athens and Clarke county launch a one day War Savings Stamps redemption campaign beginning at 10 a.m. at the YMCA with pledge cards from June and a goal to redeem about sixty thousand dollars to reclaim Clarke’s top state position. Campaign workers will assemble at 10 a.m. and file a final report by 6 p.m.
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Athens
Clarke
Cork
Oreson
Clarke County
Winterville
Paris Comments Spark Debate On President's Christmas Speech
The president's Christmas address draws wide comment as it signals a peace congress and references the fourteen points. Observers note no differing principles among major leaders and praise outcomes from recent conferences. Also listed are fresh oysters, cranberries, celery, and potato chips from Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Peace Congress
President Wilson Plans Talks With Lloyd George Today
The initial conversation between President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George is scheduled for 19 o'clock Friday morning in the president's Buckingham Palace rooms. They will confer until lunch, then go to Downing Street, with further meetings limited to the war cabinet at the state banquet Friday night and the premier's dinner Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Tondon
Wilson
Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
War Cabinet
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith Opposes League of Nations
Washington December 26 Opposition to a league of nations was voiced in the senate by Hoke Smith of Georgia. He dismissed a Paris dispatch as misleading and warned he cannot believe the president has advocated an impracticable and impossible scheme.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Paris
Hobart Baker, Noted Athlete, Dies in Plane Crash
New York telegram says Captain Hobart A. H. Baker known as Hobey Baker, famed Princeton athlete and American aviator, was killed in a plane crash. The report notes his status as a celebrated sports figure and aviation pioneer receiving the news today.
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Associated Press
New York
Hobart A. H. Baker
Princeton
Hobey' Baker
Nee
Athens Boy Among Casualties in Georgian War Report
Corporal Thomas E. Burnside of 140 Cleveland Avenue is listed as severely wounded by the American expeditionary forces commander. Also cited as wounded are Verry T. Henry of Statham Wille Ro Atkinson of Lawrencerie Arthur B. Hovell of Elberton and Newey L. Johnson of Elberton, who had been missing but is returned to duty.
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Thomas E. Burnside
Cleveland Avenue
Verry T. Henry
Statham
Wille Ro Atkinson
Lawrencerie
Arthur B. Hovell
Elberton
Wounde E
Newey L. Johnson
Wis
Corn meal advert promotes Hell's brand and local suppliers
An advertisement suggests buying Hell's corn meal for purity and value, listing suppliers Hodgson Arnold Abney G H Williamson and F H Bowden. The fragment presents a trade pitch and local shop names without further context.
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King
Hodgson, Arnold & Abney
G. H. Williamson
F. H. Bowden
Nazimova's Eye for Eye Impresses in Silent Drama
Nazimova stars in Eye for Eye shown at the Fi te theatre, with Hassouna the desert dancer. The plot follows a French officer pursued by a tribe, Nazimova’s transformation through captivity and circus life, her daring escape, and a dramatic rescue. The film, adapted from L Occident, was directed by Capellan and supervised by Marwell Karger and will be shown again today at the Elite for its final performance.
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Nazimova
Hassouia
Hasrouna
Cadiere
Heéssouna
Fr Nedman
Thes
Tangiers
Henri Kistmaecker
Erd Adaped
June
Peace Congress Takes Form As Delegates Grow
Paris reports the peace congress assembling with 100 to 120 members expected. Twenty seven nations will be represented and the great powers Great Britain France United States and Italy each hold five delegates. Other delegations vary from one to four members.
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Associated Press
Paris
Great Brtain
France
United States
Italy
Troops in Berlin Ordered to Stand Ready
Berlin reports government issues a general order at 11 tonight to troops to hold themselves in readiness. Spartacus forces have seized the Prussian war ministry and the Vorwaerts newspaper. The city expects a possible radical bid to disrupt the government on Thursday.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Thao
Spartacus Forc’s
Prussian War Ministry
Vorwaerts
Peoples Bank Showings Boost Directors and Prospects
The directors report the bank’s affairs are in excellent condition under President Bernstein and Cashier Hubert. A dividend of eight percent is declared for stockholders. Directors increase salaries to reward service, signaling strong growth prospects for the new year for depositors and stockholders.
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Ing
Okesterday
Bernstein
Hubert
People’s Bank
Snow falls on American troops in Coblenz district
Snow greeted the American forces in occupied Germany on Christmas morning. Light flurries began after midnight and covered the Treveg area and surrounding villages, with principal religious services held at Coblenz and chaplains present in camps and villages. Many soldiers attended and some German participants joined in.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Treveg
Sevral Indies
Greatest Moment in Wilsons Life in London Balcony Greeting
London reports the first day of President Wilson in England featured a balcony appearance with the king queen and Mrs Wilson. Crowds stretched for miles and up to two million people crowded St. James Green Park and surrounding streets. The reception was described as an unmatched historic tribute to the president and the United States with extensive cannon salutes.
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Associated Press
London
England
Zategy
United States
Cotton Fire Near Central Depot Damages Bales
A cotton fire near Central Depot on Thomas Street yesterday afternoon caused minimal damage to bales. The blaze started shortly after 4 o'clock, likely from engine sparks, with the cotton in the street awaiting shipment.
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Thomas Street
Death of John T Cooper Remains of Local Citizen
John T Cooper died at his home 75 Boulevard yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Survived by wife Mrs. Pearl Cooper and two daughters Mildred and Frans. Funeral today at 2:30 at the residence with George B.E. Stone officiating. Lieut J Hope Campbell of Jefferson discharged from the army medical department on Christmas day is in the city en route home.
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John T. Cooper
Athens
Don F McKinney
T M. Anderson
A. F. Puckett
Mir Dh Ander
GM Key
Hey
J. Hope Campbell
Jefferson
Medical Department of
Army
Campbell
Stateshore Man Accepts Post in Athens
Moon formerly of Stateshore has joined Reid Dent Co in Athens and assumed new duties. The community welcomes Jim and his wife with a cordial reception from local residents.
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Moon
Stateshore
Reid Dent Co
Jim
Athens
American Fleet at Copenhagen Arrives En Route to Baltic
The American legation says warships will likely reach Copenhagen this Saturday and stay several days before continuing into the Baltic. The stage production A Pair of Sixes drew a tepid reception at the Colenial theatre while Caddies shone with clever work. audience reactions varied and the overall show was judged mediocre.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Ponenhagen
Baltic Sea
Nettleton
Johns
Aercan
Bert
M.D. L
Veteran D D Marlow Dies of Heart Failure in Maysville
Aged 72, Confederate veteran and Jackson county leader D D Marlow collapsed and died on Maysville street this morning. Heart failure is cited as the cause. Also closing note: Arnold and Abney advertise smoked pig jowls for New Year, supply limited.
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Maysville
D. D. Marlow
Jackson County
Arnold & Abney
Mightiest Armada Ever Assembled in New York Harbor
In New York on December 26 an immense fleet of twenty one super-dreadnaughts and destroyers arrived in the Hudson after long service. The display signaled the rise of the United States as a major naval power with a harbor review and victory parade led by Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo along Broadway.
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Associated Press
New York
Hudson
Grand Fort
United States
Kirth Avenue
Secretary Daniels
Admiral Mayo
Claims South was unduly favored in war contracts
Senator Fletcher of Florida told reporters in Washington that claims the South was favored in wartime con tracts are unwarranted. He noted that of all contracts granted, the South got only a small portion, with the quartermaster department awarding seven percent to Southern firms while Pennsylvania firms secured more than all Southern awards combined.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Quartermaster Department
Pennsylvania Cate Errs
Mount Vernon Masons Install Officers At Grand Master Visit
Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons held a large gathering last night with officers for the coming year installed. Grand Master J Travis of Savannah delivered the keynote address, drawing notable attention. Judge Andrew J Cobb Hon W F Dorsey Rev Gio KH Stone and Dr L N Betts spoke, and Prof Joseph Taruons taught mandolin at the Levy Cobb Institute.
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Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons
J. Travis
Savannah
Andrew J. Cobb
W. F. Dorsey
Gio
KH. Stone
L. N. Betts
Joseph TaRuons
Lvevy Cobb Institute
Death of Little Thos. E. Bray
Thomas K Bray aged two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs W G Bray, died at 140 Standard Di street on Christmas morning after brief illness He is survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs T E Burnsides The body will be taken to Cainesville at 7 10 for funeral and interment
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Thomas K
W. G. Bray
Standard di Street
Mra. T. EB. Burnsides
Cainesville
Flu Epidemic Closes Japanese Schools Across Cities
Spanish influenza reaches Japan forcing closures in major cities. The outbreak causes many deaths as authorities curb schooling and public gatherings amid the epidemic.
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Japan
Associated Press
Tokyo
College Athletics To Be Discussed At National Meet
New York multiform college sports issues take center stage as the National College Athletic Association opens its annual meeting in New York tomorrow. Leaders anticipate far reaching questions of policy and potential reconstruction of student athletic departments. A new law firm, Rucker and Bell, has established offices on the sixth floor of the Southern Stytmal Building and will begin practice around January first.
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Associated Press
New York
National College Athletic Association
Poey
Rucker & Bell
Messrs
Yamar C. Rucker
Austin Bell
Shipping Board to Form World Bureau in London Paris and Rome
The United States Shipping Board plans a permanent world organization to manage government trade with maximum efficiency. Chairman Hurley announced offices to open in London Paris and Rome with ten to twelve additional offices to direct vessel routing worldwide and reduce delays.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States’ Shipping Board
World Organization
London
Rome
Hurley
Chaumont Pledges Peace Support to U.S. Troops
President Wilton spoke to about 10 000 American infantrymen in the Chaumont field near Landers chief near the historic cytons of Carsar river crossing. The town, a proud base of the American army, offered a Paris like reception as crowds cheered and villagers filled streets and rooftops.
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Associated Press
Chaumont
Wilton
Bere
Landers
Carsar
Paris
Airm men map aerial routes in progress
Officials describe ongoing work by airmen to chart new aerial routes. The effort aims to optimize flight paths and enhance navigation for military operations and training exercises.
Japanese Peace Party Arrives In San Francisco
Baron Nobutaki Makino head of the Japanese delegation arrives in San Francisco marking the peace conference journey. His party departs tomorrow for New York and Baron Satonji will sail by the Suez route to join in Paris with Makino and other delegates.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Baron
Nobutaki Makino
Japan
Orient
New York
Baron Satonji
Makino
Paris
Funeral for Mr Moses Buchwald Held in Athens
Mr Moses Tuchwald formerly of this city died in Milledgeville Thursday. His body will be brought to Athens today on the Central of Georgia train due at 1 40 p m The funeral will be held on the train's arrival and interment will follow in Oconee cemetery
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Moses Tuchwald
Milledgeville
Athens
Central of Georgia
Oconee Cemetery
France’s War Losses Publicized in Chamber
Paris reports in the chamber of deputies that totals of missing and dead among officers and men during the war to November 1 include 1,701,300 killed or dead, 311,000 missing, 8,300 officers, and 438,000 men prisoners still detained.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Brat Frances
Commandery Notice for Godfrey De Houillon Conclave
A stated conclave of Godfrey De Houillon Commandry No. 14 KT will be held in their asylum on the third floor of the May Joseph building this Friday evening December 27 at eight o clock. All Sly Knights are requested to attend. M. T Summerlin, F.C INO, G. Quinn, Recorder.
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Godfrey de Houillon
Joseph
M. T Summerlin
F.C Ino
G. Quinn
Card of Thanks for Betts Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown after the passing of our brother JM Betts. May blessings of the universe rest on Cheat forever from Draver E Betts Georgia Betts Mrs L M Lavend Mrs L J Thompson.
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JM. Betts
Universe
Draver
E. B. Betts
Georgia Betts
L. M. Lavend
L. J. Thompso
Women Candidates Enliven Elections in Britain
London reports about fifteen women running for the House of Commons adding urgency and novelty to the campaign. Notable candidates include Cristobal Pankhurst, Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Charlotte Decnas, Miss Violet Markham, and Olive Strachey, with platforms ranging from suffrage and labor reforms to reconstruction and unemployment relief.
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London
Associated Press
Cambalgna
House of Commons
Yndar’ Law
Cristobal Pankhurst
David Lloyd George
Herbert Asquith
Asquith
Snnov
Ahr
Charlotte Decnas
Matt
Cvea
Viscount Jobn
French
Ireland
Fazlan
Labor Party
Mies Violet Markham
Nottingham
Central Committee For the Employment of Women
Wilson
Olive Strachey
Eng
Tow Martin
Honiton
Middlesex
Ellen Terry
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South
ABIG
MT. Vernon Lodge
Little Thos. E. Bray
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oYma Dee Press
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