Athens Citizens Rally to Fast Victory Loan Drive
Athens and Clarke county plan a two day victory bond push starting Wednesday next week to top Clarke’s quota of 710 050, following a two day drive pattern. The campaign leadership includes John White Morton as chairman, twelve captains, and a strong women's and rural committee, with dinner conferences and a campaign cashier to track bonds. The drive emphasizes unity, patriotism, and swift fundraising to support the war effort.
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Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
Athens Men's Or Citizens Committee
John White Morton
The
National Bank of Athens
Morton
Athens Citizen's
Messrs
C. H. Phinizy
J. Warren Smith
J. W. Barnett
Harry Hodgson
Billups Phinizy
C.D. Planigen
J.D. Bradwell
H. H. Hinton
W. C. Jordan
Aaron Cohen
Mike Costa
A. G. Dudley
James W. Morton
Liberty Bond Organization
Geo. A. Mell
T. F. Green
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Chamber Deputies Back France Peace Terms Vote
Paris April 16 the chamber of deputies backed the government 334 to 166 on the question of whether France's peace terms should be submitted after Foreign Minister Pinchot declined to outline preliminaries until the treaty is signed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Pinchot
Jewish Interests Fail to Secure Libertes Clause in Covenant
Cablegram from Reverend Isaac Landman in Paris reports that certain Jewish interests failed to obtain a religious liberties clause in the revised League of Nations Covenant. Landman, editor of the American Hebrew, sent the update from Paris.
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Associated Press
New York
Isaac Landman
The
American Hebrew
Paris
Lloyd George Returns to London Opposes Bolshevik Intervention
Premier Lloyd George, returning from Paris, vows no intervention in Russia nor recognition of Bolshevism. He reiterates wartime promises including indemnity from the enemy and punishment of the former German emperor, as stated in the Commons report.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Lloyd George
Paris
House of Commons
Silver Is King aid In Arizona
Arizona mining leaders report a silver boom as copper slumps after war demand ends. Producers convert copper plants to silver output while demand from China and India grows and U.S. government buys at three dollars an ounce. Local mines in Prescott Tucson Bisbee Jerome Globe Ajo show silver as major by product and new camps reopen near Battle Flat. Public notices urge county residents to support Victory bonds.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
C. P. Reiniger
Association of Arizona Mining Men
Globe
China
India
George D. Bethuns
United States
Tombstone
United States Geological Survey
Prescott and
Tuscon
Bisbee
Jerome
Giobe
Ajo
Prescott
Battle Flat
Bradshaws
No Serious Japan Questions for United States
Washington April 16 Acting Secretary Polk stated no serious questions linger between the United States and Japan. Indications point to settling minor Siberia and Tientsin issues and peace conference problems amicably. He dismissed sensational reports as unjustified and noted American aid was refused when revolters under General Horvath were involved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Polk
United States
Japan
Siberia
Tientsin
Crowell
War Department
Horvath
Food relief plan for Russia under neutral control
Paris reports an accord by associated powers to send food to Russia under neutral supervision. France voiced reservations to be discussed tomorrow, but relief work is expected to proceed rapidly. A commission led by Dr Fridtjof Nasen will oversee the relief, with Scandinavian and Swiss members.
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Associated Press
Paris
Associated Powers
Russia
Fridtjof Nasen
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Polish Diet Votes 900 Million Marks for Cotton
Warsaw April 16 French wireless service reports the Polish diet approved 900,000,000 marks for cotton purchases. The funds aim to bolster the Polish textile industry and ensure steady supply for mills and factories.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Senator McCormick's Father Died Yesterday
Chicago April 16. Robert Sander McCormick father of United States Senator Medill McCormick died at his Hinsdale home today from pneumonia. He was a noted newspaper editor and diplomat.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Sanderson McCormick
United States
Medill McCormick
Hinsdale
Armistice Halts New York Harbor Strike
Officials of the marine workers union and federal mediator Hughes agreed to a forty eight hour armistice postponing the planned general strike of New York harbor workers set to begin Thursday.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers Affiliation
Hughes
New York Harbor
Entire Freight Crew Charged With Theft in Atlanta
Central of Georgia freight train crew arrested by city detectives on charges of stealing about $1,000 worth of safety razor blades from cars in the Atlanta yards. Suspects include conductor L S Crain engineer G F Pounds fireman Robert Wilson and switch men J O Gaston and J W Howe all of Atlanta. Police report several confessions and recovery of nearly $500 in stores and pawn shops.
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Atlanta
L. S. Crain
G. F. Pounds
Robert Wilson
J. O. Gaston
J. W. Howe
Coke Talmadge Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation
In Atlanta Mr. Coke Talmadge had a successful appendicitis operation at a city hospital. The attending physician reported satisfactory condition that night and expect rapid improvement. Friends in the city were greatly relieved by the news. Mrs J W Lee and Mrs W P Price of High Shoals visited the city yesterday.
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Coke Talmadge
Atlanta
J. W. Lee
W. P. Price
High Schoals
Tabernacle Congregation Plans Rebuild After Fire
The Baptist Tabernacle seeks funds to rebuild a $40 000 church after a Saturday night fire. Pastor Jennings forms a 16 member committee led by L Pendley to raise 25 000 plus 15 000 insurance. Campaign runs to June with Sunday reports and pledges payable in cash or six monthly installments.
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the Baptist Tabernacle
Jennings
L. Pendley
J. H. Mapp
W. C. Campbell
Will Thompson
W. M. Yeargin
J. K. Davis
A. T. Drake
R. C. Campbell
W. P. Brooks
First Baptist Church
Board of Education
Branch Organizing Branches of League of Nations Soon
National and local committees move to organize League of Nations branches nationwide. H. J. Rowe named county chairman with a slate of prominent citizens including Phil Campbell J H Dozier C D Flanigen Dr David Barrow Andrew Cobb Walter Forbes Blanton Fortson H H Gordon Jr Mme J Lustrat Prof J H T McPherson Mrs Geo Mell John Morris Mrs A S Parker Jere M Pound J Warren Smith J S Stewart Mrs W F Watson Dr H C White Prof T J Wooster. A meeting is to be called in the next few days.
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League of Nations
National Ay Age
Boyd
Yor
Claray At
H. J. Rowe
Phil J. Campbell
J. H. Dozier
C. D. Flanigen
David C. Barrow
Andrew J. Cobb
Walter T. Forbes
Blanton Fortson
H. H. Gordon
Wm. H. Hammond
J. Lustrat
J. H. T. McPherson
Mra
Geo. Mell
John Morris
Parker
Jere M. Pound
J. Warren Smith
Stewart
General Strike In Berlin Workers Voice Demanded
London reports negotiations between Berlin employers and workers over higher pay and worker input failed. A general strike begins today. Bremen follows with a general strike proclaimed, affecting major plants and trams while gas and electric lighting stay on.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Bremen
All Nations Ten Join Invitation At Versailles
Paris April 16 delegates from eighteen powers met with Premier Clemenceau presiding He announced the date Germany is invited to Versailles A question arose whether the invitation would be issued in the name of the council of five or all allied and associated powers The prevailing view was that all would issue the invitation
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Versailles
Council of Five
Associated Powers
Beavers Named Secretary at Chiefs of Police Meet
The annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police ended in New Orleans with Joseph H. Quigley of Rochester NY elected president James L Beavers of Atlanta named secretary and Fred C Roach of Jacksonville treasurer Detroit chosen as next convention city Pleas were made for better wages and shorter hours for police Miss Susie Cohen to return home from New York this week after a delightful stay accompanied by Miss Flossie Myers
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Associated Press
New Orleans
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Joseph H. Quigley
Rocheser
New York
James L. Beavers
Atlanta
Fred C. Roach
Jacksonville
Detroit
Susie Cohen
Flossie Myers
Treasury urges private investors to buy bonds
Washington on April 16 the Treasury Department urged Victory Liberty Loan committees in reserve districts to conduct campaigns aimed at securing the largest possible proportion of subscriptions from private investors.
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Department
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Wood Suggests Confederate Plan In Military Justice Reform
Major Generals Leonard Wood John Cham berlain and Hugh L Scott testified before the American bar association committee inquiry into military justice. They opposed removing from the president and commanding general the authority over courts martial, warning it would impair the disciplinary system. Wood suggested adopting Civil War Confederate army practice of permanent courts of officers disqualified for active service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leonard Wood
John L. Chamberlain
Hugh L. Scott
American Bar Association Committee
Wood
Missionaries Charged With Pro German Activities
Washington reports formal charges against American missionaries for pro German activities in Bulgaria and northern Persia. The state department forwarded the charges to the American Board of Foreign Missions as officials confirm involvement of missionaries in political actions in Persia and misused war relief funds to aid Bulgaria, indirectly aiding Germany and Austria Hungary. The board is investigating.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bulgaria
Persia
American Board of Foreign Missions
State Department
Germany
Austrian
Hungary
Athens Negro Woman Files Important Test Suit In United States Court
Nina Mapp of Athens sues to recover $10,000 life insurance from a brother who died at Fort Riley while in service. Government denies liability due to illness at a military hospital when application filed. Case, a federal test suit, could set bureau policy precedent and attract local Negro interest.
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Uncle Sam
Nina Mapp
Fort Riley
Kans
United States
Alexander
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Napa Mapp
Bulgarian King Seeks Swiss Residency
Geneva April 16 Former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has asked permission of the Jewish government to reside in Switzerland, via telegram from Prague.
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Switzerland
Associated Press
Geneva
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Prague
Telephone Strikers Reject Burleson Settlement Plans
Boston April 16 Leaders of New England telephone operators on strike reject the settlement plan offered by Postmaster General Burleson and Secretary Tumulty. They would not return to work but demanded wage talks with the company general manager who would present terms to the wire operating board. The strikers argued the board includes telegraph and telephone officials.
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Associated Press
Boston
New England
Burleson
Tumulty
Wire Operating Board
County Farm Bureau Meeting Seeks Stronger Organization
Clarke county advisory board of the county farm bureau schedules a Saturday 3 PM meeting at the courthouse. District chairmen named are Bob Holman Bradberry Watson Dan i el Fowler J W Collier L B Thurmond F D Tuck N O Phillips T W Morton A H Woodpond yaru with Jones Purcell county agent urging full attendance to improve county work this year.
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County Farm Bureau Advisory Board
Court House
Clarke County
Board of County Commissioners
Bob Holman
Bradberry
Watson Dani
Helgoland to be dismantled by council of four order
Undated report states Helgoland, Germanys fortified island guarding the Elbe and Weser, will be dismantled and largely destroyed by order of the council of four. Albania seeks complete independence, frontier rectification, and a mandatory to supervise its government. Foreign ministers say some peace treaty provisions return to the drafting committee and rest will be disposed of soon.
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Associated Press
Helgoland
Germany
Elbe
Weser
Council of Four
Albania
Council of Ten
Thought for the Day on Belief and Perseverance
A brief inspirational note urges belief in oneself and humanity, confidence in undertakings, and fearlessness. It encourages loving one's work, maintaining hope and trust, staying practical and sensible, and remaining connected with the present.
Hart County Bank Sells Stock to Titanic Survivor
Hartwell Georgia April 16 a large bank stock deal was made with Hon Julius B McCurry selling Hart County Bank holdings to Dr Joseph J Jenkins a bank director once thought lost on the Titanic. Jenkins, a wealthy Northeast Georgia resident, had escaped the disaster after a voyage abroad. Simultaneously McCurry resigned as vice president and board member. The bank remains a strong state depository.
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Hartwell
Julius B. McCurry
Hart County
McCerry
McCurry
Peter W. Walton
Madison
James R. Atwater
Thomaston
Joseph J. Jenkins
Bank
Georgia
Dr. Jenking
Professor Morse Stephens Dies At Ferry Depot After Hearst Service
Professor Henry Morse Stephens of the University of California collapsed and died at the ferry depot in San Francisco today following funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst. Born in Scotland in 1857, Stephens was a noted educator and author.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Henry Morse Stephens
University of California
Phoebe A. Hearst
Scotland
Savannah May Get Confederate Reunion
Captain James Duncan announces Savannah is seriously considered for the 1916 Confederate reunion by Commander in Chief Van Zandt and the three departmental commanders. About 25,000 Confederate army survivors remain.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
James Duncan
United Confederate Veterans
Savannah
van Zandt
Manufacturers' Meet Postponed to May 14
Atlanta Ga April 16 Mr Edw A Kimball secretary of the Georgia Manufacturers Association announces the postponement of the fourth annual meeting of Georgia Manufacturers and convention of the Georgia Manufacturers Association from April 16 and 17 to May 14 and 15 at Columbus. Foreign trade insurance and efficiency topics will be addressed by prominent speakers with Columbus manufacturers planning entertainment for visitors.
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Atlanta
Edw. A. Kimball
Georgia Manufacturers Association
Georgia
Georgia Manufacturers’ Association
Columbus
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