Free List Scrutinized to Boost Revenue in Congress
Washington reports administration leaders in congress examine expanding the free list and adding tariffs on coffee rubber wool furs skins meats oils potatoes silk and tea to cover a deficit. Big business spared with iron steel copper and feather not to be taxed while revenue hopes hinge on a five percent tariff raising perhaps fifty million from key commodities. McAdoo projects needing about 195 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
McAdoo
Cotton Growers Band Urges Hold at Twenty Cents
A group led by C. W. Hooper and R. H. Age of Selast formed to urge cotton growers to hold the staple at twenty cents. Col. Quincy L. Williford of Madison and Col. Thomas J. Brown of Ethelton, both congressional candidates, visited Athens to compare campaign experiences and discuss campaigns.
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Associated Press
Gelman
Als
C. W. Hooper
R. H. Age
W. C. Age
Selast
Col
Quincey L. Williford
Madison
Thos. J. Brown
Etherton
Congress
Athens
Entente Reply to German Peace Proposals Cabled
Washington reports the Entente reply rejecting German peace proposals was sent today by the state department to Germany and other beligerents. President Wilson has not decided on further moves. Senate will resume debate with Republicans pressing for full discussion of the Hitchcock resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
den Wilson
Paris
Senate
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Japan to defensively arm merchant vessels
Japan plans to defensively arm merchant ships passing through the Panama Canal. Some observers see this as a sign of concern over German submarine activity beyond previously tested limits. The policy is described as defensive since no canal ships are armed for offensive purposes.
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Japan
Panama Canal
Carranza Troops Reclaim Large Cache of Munitions
El Paso Jan 1 Andres Garcia inspector general of the Carranza consulate reports from General Murgula Chihuahua City that Carranza troops have captured a large quantity of munitions in western Chihuahua. This marks the first official admission that Villa obtained munitions at Chihuahua City during his recent occupation.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Andres Garcia
Carranza
Murgula
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Villa
Specials Today at Costa's Delicatessen
Specials today feature Fresh Frank Meat Treats and Imported cheeses including Phil, Swiss, Camembert, and Roquefort. Winesap apples and Stark's De Helons oranges are 20 cents a dozen, with Juicy Grapefruit at 60 cents a dozen. Fresh vegetables also available. Phone 1131.
Negro Sentenced to Twenty Years in Cobb Co. Chain Gang
Bob alias Shine Griffeth, a Black man convicted of attempted criminal assault on a young girl in Barrow County, was moved from the local jail to Marietta to serve twenty years on the Cobb County chain gang, assigned by the prison commission as a felony convict.
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Bob
Market Highlights Fresh Produce from Arnold & Abney
Fresh Florida cabbage and Florida lettuce feature among the listed produce. Cauliflower and eggplants appear with celery and extra quality celery noted under Arnold & Abney.
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Florida
Arnold & Abney
Colleges Open Resume Classes After Holiday Break
The University of Georgia resumes regular classes today after a holiday vacation. Lucy Cobb Institute follows with classes this morning. Georgia State College of Agriculture begins short courses for adults and women along with young students. State Normal School plans class work tomorrow with many new students returning this evening.
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University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Georgia State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
Mr Thomas Richards Dies Suddenly at 18 Peters Street
Thomas Richards aged 76 died at home last night around 9 after acute indigestion. He lived at 18 Peters Street and was a member of Cobb DeLong camp of Confederate Veterans. Survived by two sons Allie and Charlie and daughter Mrs J A Saye. funeral Thursday morning conducted by Rev Enoch W Jones.
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Peters Street
Thomas Richards
Cobb-DeLong
Messrs
Allie
Charlie Richards
J. A. Saye
Enoch W. Jones
Oconee Street
Methears
Grey Veterans
Athens Savings Bank Declares Usual $15 Per Share Dividend
The Athens Savings Bank directors held a semi annual meeting and declared the usual dividend of fifteen dollars on the share. The meeting reported a gratifying business showing and the month six-month statement is advertised elsewhere in the Banner reflecting conditions and strong management in Athens.
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Athens Savings Bank
Athens
Athens barber shops cut weekday hours starting January
Barbershops in Athens will close at 7 30 P M on weekdays and 11 30 P M Saturdays beginning January 8. Listed shops include Bryant s on College avenue Hilley Jones Co Sou Mut Bidg e Brewer Cooper s Clayton street LeMaster Allen Chas James on Jackson Street and Hilley Jones Co Jackson street. Patrons are asked to cooperate.
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Bryant's
College Avenue
Hilley & Jones Co
Sou
Bidge Brewer
Cooper's
Clayton Street
LeMaster & Allen
Chas
James
Jackson Street
Special Grocery Stands At Jossesay S Today
Fat Hens 50c to 60c each Fat Fries 3ic to 45c each Fresh Country Eggs Fresh Country Butter 30c per lb Lima Beans 15c quart Lady Peas 15c quart Yellow Yam Potatoes 30c peck Full line of groceries Phone 1176
Carranza May Withdraw Mexican Representative From Washington
Washington reports after a conference of American members of the Mexican American Joint Commission signals that Carranza may withdraw his official representatives from Washington. Fletcher and Arredondo are set to leave for their postings as talks continue on the Atlantic City protocol and troop withdrawal terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Henry P. Fletcher
Arredondon
Mexico
Former Athens Man Named Chief Justice of Court of Appeals
Judge Peyton L Wade, a former Athens resident, was named chief judge as the state court of appeals organized with six judges. O H Bloodworth and three supreme court justices were sworn in, and divisions were created to handle criminal and civil business, with arrangements for relocating offices and balancing workloads.
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Athens
Justice Court of Appeals
Peyton L. Wade
Atlanta
State Court of Appeals
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Harris
Athoetent Sta Ticsinese
Wade
Capitol
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
W. H. Fish
of. W. Beck
S. Price Gilbert
Lumpkin
Court of Appeals
Court of Ap
Peale
Tellevos
Éupreaiy
Akar
Wstmava
Carrigan Won't Manage Red Sox
Boston officials announced they doubt William E. Carrigan will consent to manage the Red Sox again. Carrigan, in Lewiston, Maine, reportedly declined what was said to be the largest salary ever offered to a manager.
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Associated Press
Boston
Boston American Baseball Club
William E. Carrigan
Red Sox
Carrigan
Lewiston
Maine
Southern acquires New Orleans and Northeastern
Atlanta January 2 The Southern Railway announces the acquisition of the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. The move follows the earlier Morgan purchase of British holdings in the Northeastern valued at twelve million, and leads Southern to exit its Alabama and Vicksburg and Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific interests while gaining access to New Orleans on its own lines.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad
The
Southern
Fairfax Harrison
Northeastern
J. P. Morgan & Company
Morgan
Alabama & Vicksburg Railway
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
New Orleans
Preacher-Governor Sidesteps Ball at Inaugural
Jefferson B. Brown of Key West was named Florida chief justice and Sydney J. Catts, inaugurated governor, received the 6th at the inaugural ceremonies in Tallahassee. The event featured a parade from every county. Catts, elected on an independent prohibition ticket, is a minister who opposes dancing and did not attend the inaugural ball.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Jefferson B. Brown
Key West
Florida Supreme Court
Sydney J. Catts
Catts
W. Y. Knott
Government seeks broader powers to obtain information
Washington report indicates federal agents investigating Ilving costs have discussed with Attorney General Gregory the possibility of new legislation granting the government greater information gathering powers. The piece also lists fresh produce offers from local markets and delis in a closing ad snippet.
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Associated Press
Washington, Jan
Gregory
City Administration Organizes For New Year 1917
The 1916 city council meets at 9 am to swear in the new council and hold its first formal meeting at noon. The old council led by Mayor R O Arnold winds up the year with reports while the new council lineup includes Dudley Wright Palmer Tuck Davison Dobs Lumpkin Woods. No department officers are installed this month, as elections occur in July.
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Coun
Cil
Messrs
Dudley and
Wright
Palmer and Tuck
Davison
Hoke
Tibbetts
Department
Health in Athens Shows Record Year in 1916
Athens board of health reports a banner year with $15,000 budget funds invested well. Only 41 typhoid cases nationwide and 327 total deaths, with efforts cutting disease spread and improving water and milk safety. Proposals include extending water and sewer mains and creating a city meat inspector.
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Athens
State College
Hugh W. White Heads Board of County Commissioners 1917
At the first meeting of the year Hugh W. White was elected chairman. R. J. Bramblett and Joe M. Hodgson had recently served as chairs. Equalizers chosen Messia Cobb Lampkin D G Anderson and James W. Modrton. The board planned road improvements and bridge repairs after recent bad weather.
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Hugh W. White
Board of County Commissioners
R. JL. Bramblett
Joe M. Hodgson
Messia
Cobb Lampkin
D. G. Anderson
James W. Modrton
Yeaterday
Colored Woman Burned to Death at Milledge Avenue House
Willie Lewis, about fifty, a colored servant for Mr. J. F. Jackson on Milledge avenue, died last night after a fire in the servants’ cottage. Coroner Weatherly and a jury found no foul play, suggesting an accident as she fell toward the fireplace during a vertigo-like episode.
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Milledge Ave
J. F. Jackson
Willie Lewis
Jack F. Jackson
Milledge Avenue
Jackson
CN. Weatherly
O. H. Arnold
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