Premiers of British Colonies to Sit in War Council
Ottawa Jan 25 Lloyd George says colonial premiers will sit in the empire's executive cabinet. They will discuss peace policy and postwar forms as war council topics. He predicts unity and liberation for the empire, though postwar details remain unclear. Front reports note German gains near Riga and actions around Verdun, with Russia retreating. The British treasury plans foreign-securities requisition under the Defense of the Realm Act, and the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross is awarded to Field Marshal Mackensen.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Empire
Lloyd George
Age Council
Verdun
Petrograd
Tirul
Deadman’s
Romania
British Labor Council
Field Marshal
Mackensen
Bortiz
von Mackengen
von Vindenberg
Senate committee moves on rail road rights of way bill
Washington Jan 25 The senate commerce committee nearly decides the substance of supplemental railroad legislation. Chairman Newlands expects to introduce the bill next week to secure railroad right of way. The measure will not ban peaceful picketing but will criminalize trespassing by strikers with intent to incite violence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Newlands
Arnold and Abney Bread and Nuts Sale Notice
Salted almonds and salted peanuts offered by Arnold and Abney. Ruisia bread priced at 10 cents. Rafetn Plo, described as fine, priced at 20 cents. Made today by Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Rest Room Board Chooses Matron Oversight by Haselton
The Chamber of Commerce Rest Room board met to organize with D P Haselton wielding full management. The three directors Flanigen Miller and Bickers will select the matron and draft operating rules, meeting again Saturday at 5 p.m. to finalize temporary supervision.
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Board of Control
Chamber of Commerce
Tibbetts
D. P. Haselton
Messrs. A. KE. Davison
Tate Wright
Messrs. C. D. Flanigen
D. F. Miller
D. G. Bickers
Haselton
CAPT. CARL SAYE RECEIVES ARMY COMMISSION
CAPT. CARL SAYE has been commissioned as Captain Quartermaster Officers Reserve Corps by the Adjutant General, signed by the President. He was recommended for Major but due to major quota limits accepted Captain temporarily. His Spanish War service, Georgia State Troops tenure, and War Department record at Washington mark him as a valued appointee for Athens.
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Carl Saye
Adjutant General of the Army
Wilson
Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
Saye
Examining Board
M. Department
Georgia
War Department
Washington
Athens
Piano-less homes to be pianoed in Athens sale
In Athens many homes lack a piano but a forthcoming Lester Piano sale promises to furnish every pianoless home with a new Lester Piano at unusually low introductory prices. The manufacturer’s sale is presented as the only way to bring such quality pianos to local households.
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Athens
National Sanitariums Funded for Leper Care
Washington January 25 The senate approved a bill to provide 250000 dollars for national leper sanitariums to be run by the public health service officers who will receive pay at one and a half rate. Also an advertisement notes three dozen eggs for one dollar with an order for another dollar worth of grocer tea from Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Arnold & Abney
Barons Meet Birmingham Five In Athens Tonight
Birmingham Athletic basketball comes to Athens with veteran stars Mec Gowan and Seals, aiming to upset Georgia. Georgia counters with Scott and captain Morrison as Rawson and McCall recover from illness. Game starts 8:30 pm with limited downstairs seating and parking along Lumpkin Street.
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Birmingham Athletic
Athens
University
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Columbus
Atlanta
Georgia
Birmingham
Mec
Gowan
Seals
South
Scott
McGowan
Rawson
McCall
Morrison
Cox
Hunter
Bill Donelly
Donelly
Lumpkin
Ball Park
City urged to pave Washington Street soon
The city is urged to begin paving Washington Street from College Avenue to Lumpkin at the earliest date. The block is described as an eye sore and long discussed, with past opposition from property owners. Officials are asked to set aside other work until this improvement is completed for public welfare.
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Washington Street
College Avenue
Lumpkin
Groundwork laid for attack in the Senate on peace address
Washington reports show a Senate resolution introduced by Senator Torah signals groundwork for attack on President Wilsons peace address. The measure would bind Senate action to Washingtons and Jeffersons no-entangling-alliances policy in foreign affairs. No debate occurred. Elihu Root spoke in sympathy with the presidents address, calling it admission that war requires preparation and praising its anti German stance.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Torah
Wilson
United States
World Peace League
Jefferson
Canadian Senator Criticizes Wilson Peace Proposals
Ottawa January 25 Senator Pope representing Quebec’s English speakers attacked President Wilson in the Canadian senate. He offered a resolution limiting peace talks to belligerent representatives and called Wilson’s “peace without victory” idea absurd. He argued Canada will gain trade advantages with Allied nations after the war.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Pope
Quebec
Wilson
Canadian Senate
Belliger
Ents
Canada
United States
Sorros Defeats Young Sandow In Clean Athens Bout
Last night at the Colonial theater Athens saw a clean wrestling match between George Sorros of Athens and Young Sandow of Spartanburg. Sorros won two straight falls after forty-five minutes, with the toe hold converting the second fall. a small crowd witnessed the bout and excitement rose for future matches. Referee was Ormand Hunter, Yale champion, and Sorros plans to build a wrestling class among University boys, with more bouts promised including a possible match with Cyclone Beamon of Florence.
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George Sorros
Athens
Young Sandow
Spartanburg
Sarros
Ormand Hunter
Yale
Beamon
Florence, & C
Japanese Premier dissolves house in cabinet crisis
Washington reports the Japanese premier Terauchi dissolved the house after a bitter fight for a responsible ministerial government. Tokio cable confirms the dissolution arising from a resolution declaring lack of confidence in the westent cabinet. Also mentions new Irish potatoes fresh snap beans beets Carmis onions from Arnold and Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Terauchi
Tokio
Wesent
Arnold & Abney
Fresh Cream Puffs and Doughnuts At Kenney's Cash Groceries
J Kenney Cash Groceries on Prince Avenue advertises fresh stock with guaranteed prices and quick delivery at 1015. Names Arnold and Abney appear in the ad as partners or associates.
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1015
Biz
J. Kenney
Prince Avenue
Iri-sun
Arnold & Abney
Wilson rebukes Maryland defense delegation over attack on National Guard
President Wilson derides unrestrained language used by the Maryland League for National Defense for attacking the National Guard and urging universal training. The body had called the guard a disgrace and a failure. He urged physical training without compulsory service but said his stance on conscription remained undecided.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Maryland League For National Defense
Nations Guard
National Guard
Democratic Senate caucus fails to agree on legislative program
Washington Jan 25 After three hours debate the democratic senate caucus was unable to agree on a legislative program for the remainder of the session. The water power and corrupt practices bill sparked the disagreement and the caucus referred the matter to the steering committee to report later. Senator Lewis noted the president believes the party is pledged to rail road legislation this session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Senate
Lewis
Democratic Party
Clarke Association Fine Division Meeting Report
Clarke County Sunday School workers gathered at First Methodist Church for a large afternoon session with eight schools represented. Dr W A Brown of Chicago outlined Sunday school aims and held a Q&A. Miss Flora Davis spoke on essentials and teaching duties. The second division meets today at Tabernacle Baptist with Dr Brown and De Vin scheduled for sessions this afternoon and evening.
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Clarke County Sunday School Association
First Methodist Church
W. A. Brown
Chicago
C. W. Crook
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
First Methodist
Christian
East Athens Baptist
Oconee Street Methodist
Free Methodist
Lane's Chapel
E. H. Jennings
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Miss Davis
Flora Davis
Atlanta
Brown
A. Brown
Dr. Brown
International Sunday School Association
Philippines
Manila
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Directors Meet Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
The regular weekly meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the 8th floor Holman building rooms. Many matters of moment are to be considered and attendance this January is expected to surpass prior meetings.
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Chamber of ComMerce
Holman
Leak probe to be resumed next Monday in New York
New York. January 25. Chairman Henry of the House Rules Committee announced the leak investigation will resume Monday. The committee will obtain information on stock exchange transactions during the alleged leak period. Bernard Baruch and possibly J. P. Morgan expected among initial witnesses. Henry expects to have all sought items within five days.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry
House Rules Committee
Bernard Baruch
J. P. Morgan
Police arrest eleven gallons of moonshine on train
Two policemen intercepted a train from Lula and found suitcases containing eight quarts of white mountain corn liquor. A man fled dropping a sack. a bottle burst and several pounds of butter were recovered. Officers estimate the liquor's value at about $100 with other items in the baggage.
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John Barleycorn
Lula
Southern Railway
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Riga
Ling
Sorros
S. 5
Clarke Association
Malcolm Lockhart
Wm. A. Brown
Mise Devin
Florida
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