Turpin firing at American launch prompts explanation request
The United States orders Ambassador Morganthau in Constantinople to seek a Turkish explanation for the firing on an American launch from the cruiser Tennessee en route to Smyrna. Washington urges restraint by commanders of the Tennessee and North Carolina as inquiries proceed. Officials doubt the act was unfriendly, suggesting it may have been a warning shot or a misentry.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Morganthau
Constantinople
Tennessee
Vourlah
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Daniels
Tennnessee
North Carolina
Mediteranian
Second Time Methodist Conference Saddened By Death Of Athens Preacher
Special to The Banner Atlanta Ga Nov 18 Dr W P Lovejoy presiding elder of the Atlanta district dies at his Marietta home He authored many books and served as presiding elder in most North Georgia districts He preached in Athens for years and was beloved by many in the city A coincidence ties his death to a conference town during session with former Athens preacher Rev John S Robins D D dying there last year
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Methodist Conference
Athens
Banner
Atlanta
W. P. .Lovejoy
Atlan
Ds. E. Church
South
Marietta
North Georgia Conference
North Georgia
John 8. Robins
Aiberton
First Methodist
Baptised Though Over Seventy Years Old
Last night after regular services at the Baptist Tabernacle a baptismal class measured the rite for church fellowship. Among the candidates was Al Hill, aged over seventy, forty years a member of the Army force. His wife, his companion in life, was baptized with him.
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Baptist Tabernaen Ee Eee
Ge al Hill
Atheny ‘Force
Miss Pinkie Blake Preaches Tonight at Pentecostal Mission
Miss Pinkie Blake, from Toccoa Georgia, will preach tonight at the Pentecostal mission on Thomas Street at the usual service hour. A cordial invitation is extended to all to hear her. The note ends with a fruit price list from Arnold & Abney for Concord Catawba Tokay and Malaga grapes.
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Pinkie Blake
Pentecostal Mission
Thomas Street
Toccoa
Concord
Tokay
Malaga
Arnold & Abney
General Villa advances toward Mexico City in 1914 crisis
General Villa leads forces from Aguas Calientes toward Mexico City with his army reaching Leon the main railroad hub south of Aguas Calientes. Carranza troops clash near Quertaro and Irapuato while Silliman warns that hostilities seem inevitable despite efforts to reconcile. Carranza claims he did not seek executive power for anyone else.
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Villa
Mexico City
Leon
Aguas Calientes
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza
Quartero
Irapuato
Silliman
Leon Canova
Camak Case Tried In City Court Over Damages Claim
The city court spent the day on the Mary Reid versus Louis Camak suit for 5000 damages alleging a personal assault after Reid refused Camak’s orders while under a physician’s care. The defense offered no evidence except Camak’s statement, with T W Rucker opening and Judge George C Thomas for Reid to follow. The courtroom was crowded with onlookers throughout the day.
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Louis Camak
Camak
T. W. Rucker
Geo. C. Thomas
Arnold and Abney Offer Fruit Cake and Chips in Port Mary
Fruit cake 30 cents per pound offered by Arnold and Abney at Port Mary. Fresh potato chips and cream puffs also advertised. Pickford showing today at the Classic.
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Arnold & ‘Abney
Arnold & Abney
Mary. Pickford
Ten Burned to Death at Florida Reform School
Ten persons died as a fire destroyed the main Florida reform school building in Marianna. About one hundred students escaped via skylight and fire escapes. two officers and eight students perished, all under seventeen. Fire doors were reportedly locked, with keys inside the first floor office, and a lamp explosion near the stairs is blamed. Governor Trammell ordered an investigation.
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Marianna
Fla
E Orly
Florida Reform School
Walter Fisher
Tampa
Clarence Parrott
Sutherland
Louis Fernandez
Key West
Earl Morris
Lakeland
Waldo Drew
St. Petersburg
Clifford Jeffords
Clearwater
Fila
Trammell
Bell
W. H. Hilton
Board of Directors
Dr Hall at University Addresses Boys and Teachers
Dr Winfield Scott Hall spoke at the University and State Normal School during a Southern tour. He addressed a sociology class on urban development, spoke to about 200 boys, to mothers on child training, and to 400 university students at the chapel, with later gatherings and a university assembly planned.
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S. N.S
Winfield Scott Hall
Georgia Y. M. C. A
R. M. Guess
Hall
Chapel Assembly
State Normal School
Athens
Adum
Peabody Building
University
Ischea
Army chief urges increase to 205000 enlistments
Major General W otherspoon retiring chief of staff today urged doubling the regular army to 205000 enlisted men to defend the Panama Canal area against attack. He warned current or proposed garrisons cannot stand without rapid reinforcement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wotherspoon
Panama American Territorial Eee
Southern Prone Market Ad For Home Goods
Local notice advertises fresh county eggs and butter fat hens and fries fresh fish and oysters pure pork areage and ant varieties of meats highlighting a Southern prone market display with assorted goods.
Uncle Sam to Force Diversification on Farmers South
Tomorrow at two both registration books close and those who have not paid taxes or registered will be barred from the municipal primary. The mayor and council extend last tax payment deadline to Friday at two. After that fines are issued and added to taxes. Pay your last installment today to avoid extra costs.
Bargain Women’s Wear At Ath ens Store Clearance
Athens store touts heavy value sale on ladies union suits corset covers and vests with prices from 35c to $2.00 plus knit skirts cloaks coats and children’s coats. advertised weekly specials emphasize white bleached fabrics and new shipments with many one dollar to five dollar items.
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Ladies
Ladies’ Union
Childrens’ Union
Athens
Banks Push Crop Diversification To Reduce Cotton
The $135 million cotton loan pool is complete but officials say the South must diversify crops and cut cotton acreage next year to maximize benefits and raise raw cotton prices. Secretary McAdoo urges growing other foods, bankers to influence crop choices, and the Federal Reserve Board foresees a shift in cotton acreage. The cotton loan committee will meet in New York Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Agricultural Department
Reserve Board
Cotton Loan Fund
Cotton Loan Committee
Treasury
New York
Brumby Funeral Set for Today in Georgia
Funeral services for Captain John Wallis Brumby will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from his Hancock Avenue residence with interment at Oconee Cemetery. He will be buried in a casket made from Georgia woods and Confederate colors to drape the bier. Pallbearers are named, with relatives arriving from Cedartown and Norfolk to participate.
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John ‘W. Brumby
Hancock Avenue
Oconee
Georgia
Andrew C. Erwin
Lamar C. Rucker
John Morris
Harry Hull
DuPree Hunnicutt
Carlisle Cobb
Ben H. Barrow
John Carlton
Hardeman Brumby
Norfolk
Charles Brumby
Cedartown
Brumby
John Wallis Brumby
Mary Harris Brumby
Anne Wallis Brumby
Frank Hardeman Brumby
Frank Hardeman
Captain Brumby
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