Day of Inspiration at Georgia Disciples Convention
The Georgia Disciples of Christ annual convention met at the First Christian Church with sessions yesterday focusing on Bible school, women’s work, and missions. Dr. Burnham and J. Carpenter addressed foreign mission support and Christian education, urging readiness and strength for postwar leadership. today’s program includes a Mission Study class, C W E M conference, and a Christian Endeavor banquet concluding the event.
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First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Georgia
Mesara
Hopfikins
Cook Wan
Christian Endeavor
Deficit $300000 Urgency Urges Immediate Fund Drive
The Banner receives an urgent call from W W Marsh treasurer of the national democratic campaign committee seeking immediate fundraising of 300000 to cover campaign expenses not funded by prior contributions. The Banner opens with a $6.00 pledge and urges a vigorous drive to avoid delaying victory by unpaid bills.
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W. W. Marsh
National Democratic Campaign Committee
York
H 'Ga
Democratic National Committee
W.W. Marsh
Pershing Scout Released At Juarez
Paso Texas November 15 After time in jail in Juarez since November 7 Pershing Scout Benjamin Blout was released. The report notes his expected slot as a Villa and details a lengthy schedule of devotional and church events with speakers from Athens Dublin Savannah Atlanta and Auburn. The day includes addresses on youth work Christian Endeavor and church partnerships with the press plus a college program from Southeastern Christian College featuring Dean Chastain R A Moore and W A Chastain among others.
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Associated
Paso
Texas
Juarez
Benjamin
Bruce "Nay
Jefferson
D. G. Bickers
Athens Banner
Christian Endeavor
Principles of Christian Endeavor
A. R. Moore
Mah
Nora Rachel
Dublin
Russell M
Bythewood
Gavannah
W. F. Mott
W. C. Foster
Atlanta
Athens Co
W. H. Fern
Auburn
Christian College
Dean Chastain
R. A. Moore
Southeastern Christian College
W. A. Chastain
Elmer N. Anthony
Owen Still
O. E. Fox
Orders for Saturday bread urged today
A brief notice urges customers to place Friday orders to ensure fresh bread for Saturday. ARNOLD ABNBY signs the appeal.
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Arnold
Storm Hits Florida and Frost Expected Up South
Reports from Key West say a gulf storm damaged property and uprooted trees while winds peaked near seventy five miles per hour. A weather center off the Georgia coast tracks northeastward as storm warnings extend from Cape Cod to Hatteras. Cold air moves into the South Atlantic, with frost likely across north and central Florida portions tonight.
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Ry Associated Piy
Key West
Havana
Cuba
Florid
Washington
Florida Peninsula
Georgia
Weather Bureau
Atlante
Cape Cod
Hatteras
South Atlantic
Florida
Convict Kills Fellow Prisoner After Quarrel Near Camp
Late yesterday at Mitchells Bridge Road Camp near Whitehall road John Harris and Otis Daniel fought after work. Harris struck Daniel with a shovel, and Daniel died while being taken to the camp. Harris previously served fifteen years for burglary and Daniel had eight months for stealing. Gollitter Gamble and the sheriff detained others. Harris is from Queenem county.
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Mitchell's Bridge Road
Whitehall Road
John Harris
Otis Daniel
Harris
Daniel
Gollitter
Qaméun County
Ford Overturned Near Pulaski and Prince Avenues
A Ford car carrying Rev. and Mrs. L S Hartfield of Baton ton Rev Mr Walker of Jefferson and Mr and Mrs W W Dickson of Jefferson overturned after skidding on a wet street corner at Pulaski and Prince yesterday around 9 am. Mrs. Dickson sustained a broken collarbone and other injuries while the others escaped with minor hurts. She was taken to her home and physicians attended her all day. The group was en route from Jefferson to Commerce to attend a Baptist convention, traveling through Athens to buy overcoats as cold weather set in.
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Hartfield
Batonton
Mr. Walker
Jefferson
W. W. Dickson
Garner
Pulaski
Prince Avenue
Louisana Mob Hangs a Negro in Melville Jail
A mob of about twenty men seized James Grant from the Melville jail and hanged him on the railroad trestle within sixty yards of the jail. The body was riddled with bullets after Grant, identified earlier as the man who killed white watchman Jas. Westbrooks, was accused of the crime.
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Associated Press
Melvill
James Grant
Grant
Jas
Westbrooks
Congress Incomplete Returns Show Republicans Lead
Washington November 15 Incomplete canvass of votes in close congressional districts leaves 217 Republicans 212 Democrats and six other partys elected to the Sixty Congress. Democratic chair Doremus says gains possible in six or seven districts. Republican chair Wood says Republicans will control the house. speaker must win 218 votes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Doremus
Democratic Committee
Wood
House
Micnnesota
Massachusetts
Yota
Mann
California Republicans claim Democrat edge after slow returns
Democratic leaders report the lowest California electors leaning in favor of the Democrats as county clerks tally results. Sidney Van Inter estimated about 600 votes in Democrats' favor. Republican chairman Rowell blamed missteps and said Republicans overlooked East instructions while managing California affairs.
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Associated Press
California
Tron
Sidney M. van Lnter
Republi
Attbae
Rowéll
Ett Oehen
Hug
Railroads challenge eight hour law in nationwide suits
Associated Press reports railroads filed suits across the nation to strike down the eight hour labor law. The Department of Justice plans a broad defense, with Assistant Attorney General Underwood in charge. Frank Hagerman of Kansas City hired to assist. Railroads seek temporary orders arguing unconstitutionality while the government contends Congress has authority to enact the law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Atorney
Gregory
Underwood
Frank Hagerman
Kansas City
Congress
Pensions Paid to Teachers and Widows Highlight Carnegie Report
New York reports pensions totaling 687000 dollars were paid to 331 college professors and 127 widows or professors during the year per the Carnegie foundation annual report. The item appears amid a stream of unrelated catalog text and ads for fruits and produce.
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Associated Press
New York
Carnegie Foundation
British Advance North of Ancre Amid Somme Fighting
British forces push north of the Ancre river while French and Germans clash north and south of the Somme. Berlin claims most British assaults repulsed after Beaucourt seizure. London cites over 6,000 German prisoners on the Ancre front since Monday. Also notes Transylvanian, Dobrudja, and Narayaryka region developments and royal palace bombardment in Bucharest. Morgan receives King George at Buckingham Palace.
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Ancre
Somme
St. Pierre Vast
Pressoire
Paris
Berlin
Beaucourt
London
Tirgufily
Alt
Jiut
Boasia
Danube
Dobrudia
Bucharest
Cera
Narayavka River
Petrograd
Lapse in Service of President Wilson
Washington reports no lapse in service of President Wilson as inauguration day falls on Sunday March 4. A state department opinion says Lansing would act if needed. A formal letter clarifies the law and advises the president to take the oath on Sunday with a likely ceremony on Monday March 6.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Author of Boys' Stories Dies at Fifty Six
Washington Nov Joe Molly Biliot Seawell, author of romances and stories for youth, died here today at the age of fifty six. She was a native of erg and a grand-niece of Prest-
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Associated Press
Washington
Joe —Molly Biliot Seawell
Erg
Prest
Progressive platform urged peace league to curb future wars
A fragment notes advocacy for a progressive platform urging the peace league of nations to prevent future conflicts. It mentions vacating national prohibition and criticizes free distribution as a waste of money. The text references Ye and soccetied men in a political context.
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League of Nations
TANKS THE WEST: Wilson Sends Gratitude to West Leaders
President Wilson telegraphs Democratic leaders in Utah Colorado and California thanking the people of the west for their support in the election. He cannot visit before Congress opens due to pressing duties but promises to go west when feasible.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Utah
Colorado
California
West
Inter
Dr A G Richards to Lead Services at Manuel Church
Mobile preacher Dr A G Richards D D rector of a leading Mobile church will visit Athens Sunday to conduct Holy Communion at 7 30 a m regular services at 11 a m and 9 p m at Manuel church The visit is highlighted by his prominence in the Alabama diocese and his planned sermon a note on local grocery ads follows including Fancy Grape Fruit Florida Oranges and other items from King Hodgson Co and Costa's Delicatessen Shop.
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A. G. Richards
D.D
Mobile
Ala
Athens
Bamanuel Church
Flagler Widow Marries Bingham in Private Home
Mary Henry Flagler widow of Henry M Flagler wed former Justice Robert Worth Bingham of Louisville in Palm Beach home with Pembroke Jones present The engagement announced November 5 followed two decades of friendship Mrs Flagler inherited about 70 million from her first husband and the ceremony was officiated by Rev George Morgan Ward only close family attended
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Associated Prées
New York
Mary Henry Flagler
Henry M. Flagler
Robert Worth Bingham
Lousville
Pembroke Jones
George Morgan Ward
Flagler
Palm Beach
Fresh Norfolk Oysters and Theater Ad at Thornton's
A fragmentary ad notes fresh Norfolk Select Oysters at Thornton's for 25 cents a pint and promotes a showing of A Pair of Sixes at the Colonial Theater on Friday night with a push to buy now.
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Norfolk
Thornton's
Colonial Theater
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