British Cabinet Faces Resignation Rumors Amid War Strife
London dispatch notes rumors of Lloyd George threatening to resign unless conscription is imposed and Sir Edward Grey's health prompts speculation of his departure. Reports cite cabinet divisions over voluntary versus compulsory recruiting after Derby scheme results.
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Egypt
Tripoli
London
Constantinople
Townshend
Kut-El-Amara
Persia
Lendomi
Lord Derby
Daily Mail
Lloyd-George
Asquith
Edward Grey
Council
Police Officer Shot in Pursuit of Suspects
Traffic Policeman Bray was wounded with multiple bullets while pursuing two Black suspects, Red mond and Sam Sims, who allegedly fired at him with a pistol and shotgun on a Barberville street. Bray, treated for thirty eight wounds, continued the chase though neither man had been caught by last night.
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Bray
Redmond
Sam Sims
Barberville
Ford backs permanent peace board with 2 million pledge
In Stockholm after an unofficial invitation Ford peace group weighs making Stockholm the peace center. A wireless from Ford says he will back a permanent peace board with two million dollars. The full party plans trips to Copenhagen and The Hague for negotiations.
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FORD
The
Hague
Copenhagen
Great Meeting of the Chamber Commerce Tonight
A Chamber of Commerce gathering is set for tonight in Athens for fellowship and social activities of the new year. Refreshments will be served and an informal smoker planned to welcome members and prospective members.
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THE
Chamber Commerce
Athens
Judge to Open Court on Christmas Day Over Beer Sales Case
Judge Brand will open court at 11 this morning on Christmas Day to hear V Petropol and J Forchas two former near beer dealers. They must show cause why they should not be proceeded against for alleged disregard of the court restraining order to cease selling the beverage after the night of the 18th.
Storm on Way Forecast From Texas to Atlantic States
Weather bureau reports a storm centered over Texas moving northeast. Snow is expected Tuesday in Tennessee, with rain and cold weather spreading to the east gulf and south Atlantic states by Wednesday. Cold-wave warnings issued in the lower Mississippi valley and along the west gulf. storm warnings posted on the Texas coast.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Texas
Tennessee
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
West Gulf
Tie of Union Pan Americanism as new internationalism
Washington dispatch describes Pan Americanism as a new internationalism with the United States to act as guardian. Vice President Marshall, for President Wilson, says no apology for the president’s absence. Ambassador Suarez, congress president, links Monroe Doctrine to Pan Americanism as the tie of union.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
Wilson
Suarez
Congress
Students Seek Boost in Georgia Loan Fund
A seven member student committee at the University of Georgia is mailing notices urging every student to contribute one or two dollars to the Students' Loan Fund. They expect to raise six hundred dollars soon after January term begins, with growth possible in following years as the fund grows through student support.
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University of Georgia
Christmas Marriage At Baptist Tabernacle
Miss Ruby Langford wed Rufus Finch in a Christmas afternoon ceremony at Rev. R. B. Neighbour’s home. The couple will reside in Atlanta after the ceremony. The article also notes a $600000 salary increase for Pullman employees as a New Year gift, with conductors and porters receiving raises.
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The
Baptist Tabernacles
R. B. Neighbour
D. D
Ruby Langford
Rufus Finch
Chicago
Pullman
Special term Clarke Superior Court convenes January 6 1916
Clarke Superior Court in Athens Georgia orders a special term to try four felonies in jail charges assault with intent to murder and larceny. Grand jury reconvenes January 6 at 10 am, new petit jurors drawn for January 10, 1916, for trials and civil business as docketed.
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Chambers
Athens
Georgia
Clarke
Clarke Superior Court
Clarke Superior
Grand J Ry
Pies Canathers
Mrs Rockefeller Estate Valued at 1.5 Million for Charity
New York report on the appraisal of Mrs Laura S Rockefeller widow of John D Rockefeller shows an estate near 1 5 million chiefly in railroad bonds. The bulk of the property is bequeathed to charitable and educational institutions.
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Associated Press
New York
Laura 8S. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Navy engineers to double corps size in build-up
Washington on December 27 Rear Admiral Stanford chief of the bureau of docks and yards proposed doubling the navy’s corps of civil engineers. The suggestion comes as the service plans a larger shipbuilding program and expanded dockyard work.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stanford
Bureau of Docks and Yards
Navy
Corps of Civil Engineers
Federal Reserve Board seeks ruling on clearing system authority
The Federal Reserve Board asked Attorney General Gregory to decide if it can compel reserve system banks to join a check clearing system begun months ago. Only about 2,600 of 8,000 banks have subscribed as the plan remains voluntary. The goal is lower check clearing costs and strengthen the reserve system without disturbing existing clearing houses.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Gregory
Board
Federal Reserve
Gasoline Price Probe Considered by Justice Department
Washington officials indicated the Department of Justice may probe gasoline price increases under the Sherman act. No formal complaint has been filed, but the investigation could begin on its own initiative to determine if violations occurred.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Partridge Betting War Between Commissioner and Rep Brown
Commissioner Jim Price declares he is ready to win a thousand dollars from Representative L Brown by eating a partridge a day for thirty days. He jokes that Brown’s challenge to eat a bird daily is hard to back up since no birds are supplied yet. Price explains his hunger grows with the idea though he has not seen a bird.
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Jim Price
Col Sam W. Wilkes Visited Athens Yesterday
Col Sam W. Wilkes division freight agent of the Georgia Railroad based in Atlanta visited the city yesterday. He is noted as a skilled railroad man and a delightful conversationalist, and is always welcome in Athens where he once lived.
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Col Sam W. Wilkes
The
Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Athens
Mr A H Saye Returns to Athens After Years Away
Mr A H Saye moves back to Athens after years in Arkansas Texas and the West announcing Athens as his home. He is welcomed by friends. His son Carl Saye has been back for some time and Mr and Mrs J E Smith with their little son return to Atlanta after a visit here with Mrs James F Dunston.
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Arkansas
Texas
West
Southwest
A. H. Saye
Athens
Carl Saye
J. E. Smith
Atlanta
Triangle program at Elite features Sable Lorcha and Stol en Magic
New Triangle program at the Elite showcases The Sable Lorcha with Thomas Jefferson in dual roles and The Sable Sorcha plus a two reel Keystone Comedy Stol en Magic starring Raymond Hitchcock Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett The lineup promises mystery thrills and laughs as it plays today in New York Chicago and Philadelphia
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N. Y. Times
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Tully Marshall
Raymond Hitchcock
Mabel Normand
Mack Sennett
Chinatown
New York
John Loy
Keystone
American Coal Products Aims Fertilizer Push After Athens Visit
Mr Christopher G Atwater agricultural manager of American Coal Products Co New York visited the Athens branch and with Manager Dobbs touring test plants in the state returned with optimism for regional business. The company launched an advertising campaign featuring top dressing and other fertilizer application topics to reach buyers.
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Christopher G. Atwater
American Coal Products Co
New York
Dobbs
Atwater
American Coal Products Company
Ouster Proceedings Target Memphis Official Dies
Memphis Tennessee December 27 ouster proceedings filed in chancery court seek immediate suspension of Thomas Dies a member of the municipal commission. The suit alleges failure to enforce liquor laws and that Dies property was used for saloons and illegal purposes. Also suspended earlier were Mayor Crump Fire and Police Commissioner Utley and Police Judge Stanton pending higher court action. Ouster actions also target Shelby County Sheriff Reichman with a chancery court hearing next month.
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Memphis
Tenn
Thomas Dies
Fyure
Dies
H. Crump
Robert A. Utley
William H. Stanton
State Supreme Court
J. A. Riechman
Shelby County
Chancery Court
Chairman Hodgson Sends Holiday Greetings From County Board
Chairman J M Hodgson of the county board of commissioners delivers holiday greetings in original verse this year. He has long served as a local Santa Claus figure visiting homes and streets, sending personal messages to friends, the commissioners, the county and city officials, and other courthouse staff.
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J. M. Hodgson
Board of Commissioners
Seven Provinces Declare Against Monarchy in China
A cablegram to Tong King Chong, president of the Chinese Republic Association, reports seven provinces have declared against monarchy and vowed to back a revolution. The message is dated December 27 from San Francisco.
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China
Associated Press
San Francisco
Tong King Chong
The
Chinese Republic Association
Keese Withdraws Near Beer License Application
Mr John S Keese, who had applied for a near beer license for the first four months of next year, withdraws the application in a letter to The Banner. He cites Athene citizens and a Christmas season mood supporting closing near beer saloons and wishes uplift for the city.
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Keese
John S. Keese
Reese
Athens
Ino
S. Keese
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Colonial Theatre
Brand
Petropol
Forchas
of. Clarke
Mrs. Rockefeller
Millsion
Uncle Sam
Sam W. Wilkes
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Hodgson
Arnold & Abney
Devonshire
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