Belgrade Falls as War Tax Passes in Reichstag Vote
Berlin reports a million two hundred fifty million dollar war tax credit passed with one socialist dissent. London notes Belgrade occupied by Austrians after Servian evacuation. Allies and Central Powers report shifting fronts, heavy losses, and anticipated Russian relief as German and Russian forces clash near Lodz Cracow and in Flanders.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Associated Press
London
Belgrade
Russia
Austria
Bosnia
Hungary
Carpathians
Poland
Rome
Oran
Lodz
Cracow
Flanders
Publicity Emphasized In Public Health Campaigns
Edward A. Morse of New York told the American Public Health Association that publicity has value in campaigns for public health protection. He did not advocate physician personal advertising, but supported broader publicity for health campaigns of general interest.
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Jacksonville
Edward A. Morse
New York
American Public Health Association
City election names four aldermen after primary picks
The Banner reports yesterday’s regular city election chose four aldermen, one from each ward, finalizing the white Democrat nominees selected in the recent primary.
Zapata Demands Appointment of Mexican Provisional President
Emiliano Zapata signals support for Emilo Gomez as Mexican provisional president in a Mexico City dispatch. Zapata and Villa held talks in a city suburb and will stay there until the arrival of Provisional President Gutierrez, according to the report.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Dec
Emiliano Zapata
Emilo Gomez
Mexico City
Villa
Zapata
Gutierrez
Peace Asked Amid Congressional Budget Tangle
Washington expects President Wilson to be asked by Chairman Fitzgerald of the House appropriations committee within days to address urgent budget needs as Congress opens. Fitzgerald warns that time spent on other questions could hamper attention to appropriation bills. Gomez may become provisional president of Mexico as events unfold. The mayor and council met last night to formally canvass the vote and declare the election result.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Fitsgerald
House Appropriations Committee
Fitzgerald
Gomez
Mexico
Callaway Killed in Carhart Apartment Shooting
Atlanta police report James P. Callaway a prominent broker was shot and killed as he climbed over a balcony at the Carhart apartment. W. B. Carhart president of a local shoe company faced coroner's jury verdict of justifiable homicide amid conflicting testimony about a burglar theory. Both men attended an exclusive social function earlier. the motive remains unclear and investigation continues.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
James P. Callaway
W. B. Carhart
Callaway
Carhart
Poltos
Dorsey
Georgia Road Congress Seen as Landmark Event
Georgia road officials gathered in Atlanta for the American Road Congress with Georgia Day highlighted by Gov. Elect N. E. Harris. Prof Strahan and the University of Georgia produce a condensed guide stressing maintenance, state aid plans, and Georgia methods for top soil and sand clay roads, drawing inquiries from other states.
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Congress
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Good Roads Department
School of Engineering
Strahan
Georgia
Tiew
Fulton County
Detroit
American Road Congress
N. E. Harris
T. E. Potter
Prison Commission
Nota
Bank Gases December 21 Trial Terms
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a trial involving a Shelton, a cashier, and Citizens Banking. The garbled text notes December 21 and mentions an anxious request for a speedy trial, with unclear surrounding details of defendants or charges.
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Shelton
B. J. Erry
Citizens Banking
Tevet Coant
Federal Reserve Board to Consider State Bank Admission
The Federal Reserve Board will discuss next week how state banks may be admitted to the reserve system and will not issue general regulations for member applications at present. Board officials meet with state bankers to discuss the rules, focusing on loans by state banks on real estate.
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Washington
Dec
Federal Reserve Board
African Revolutionist Captured and Georgia Road Exhibit Shines
London reports General Christian De Wet, leader of the rebellion in Union South Africa, captured. Georgia counties present road scene exhibit to the good roads department, showing progress in surfacing, grading, bridges, and culverts. Exhibit to be permanent at the University of Georgia. commissioners briefed on road history and policy. American Highway Association to publish full board congress proceedings.
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London
Christian de Wet
Union South Africa
Pretoria
Reuters
Georgia
Good Roads Department
University of Georgia
B. Glack
Associated Press
Rome
Emper
Francis Joseph
Georgis
American Highway Association
Colorado Building
Washington, D. C
County Board of Commissioners
Grave Controversies Between South America and War Nation
The Associated Press reports the United States government formally interrogated Bethlehem Steel about plans to build submarines for Burons. Charles Schwab and other company officials had orally explained their position and agreed to provide a formal written submission. The inquiry concerns material use in warship construction and potential neutrality law violations.
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Associated Press
Washington
United
New Pastor Scoville Welcomed by Athens Church
A new pastor Mr Scoville and his family were warmly greeted by Athens and well received by the Rome community. A Rome resident praised the appointment, saying Athens is fortunate to have him and Rome was reluctant to part with him. Best wishes for his success were extended.
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Per
Scoville
Rome
Athens
Died at Sanatorium in Lawrenceville Georgia
Tandy K Mitchell Jr aged 37 died at the state sanitarium after being moved there for nervousness. His remains will be brought home for interment. Survived by father, mother, and brothers James M. and T. W. Mitchell of Atlanta, sisters Mrs. R. W. Milner Covington, Mrs. W. A. Camp, and Ida and Peer Mitchell of Lawrenceville. Funeral by Rev. Fred J. Mashburn on Wednesday afternoon.
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Lawrenceville
Tandy K. Mitchell, Jr
State
James M
T. W. Mitchell
Atlanta
R. W. Milner
Covington
W. A. Camp
Ida
Peer Mitchell
Fred J. Mashburn
Strickland Admitted to Georgia Courts Practice
Mr Roy Strickland of J J and Roy M Strickland has been admitted to practice law in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. This week he appeared before the higher court of the state.
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Roy M. Strickland
Supreme Court
Roy Strickland
J. J
Court of Appeal
Georgia
Higher Court
Conference 18 Called by Pan American Union on German War
December 2 reports grave pentatives here of twenty American republics with the Secretary of State of the United States as chairman. The conference will discuss several suggestions from Argentina Chile Peru Uruguay and Ecuador to curb German operations within the three mile limit.
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PAN American Union
Associated Press
The
United States
Argentinla
Chile
Peru
Uruguay
Ecuador
Three Mile
Commerce Obituary for B Haggard of Commerce Ga
The community mourns B Haggard of Commerce Ga who died December 3 and was buried from the Methodist church with Harmony Grove Lodge 3010 O F honors. He was a devoted church member and lodge officer and leaves a widow and children amid broad sympathy.
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Das. B. Haggard
Commerce
Jas. B. Piawened
Haggard
Methodist Church
Peruna Cure Converts Atlanta Man After Five Years
W. R. Phillira Jr of 119 Boreland Ave Atlanta writes that after more than five years of catarrh and stomach trouble he tried many medicines with no success. Six bottles of Peruna cured him, he gained to 210 pounds, and has stayed well since. He calls Peruna the best medicine for colds stomach trouble and catarrh.
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W. R. Phillria
Bore
Land Ave
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia corn club boys join fourth annual show in Atlanta
Six Georgia corn club boys visiting Atlanta for the fourth annual corn show are housed with city residents. They attend a Capitol ceremony awarding diplomas for yields of 100 bushels per acre, hear officials speak, and participate in a parade and a big hog and hominy ball at the YMCA amid festive activities marking the event.
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Atlanta
Corn Club
Georgia
State Capitol
Capitol
Chamber of Commerce
Canning Club
J. D. Price
Commissioner of Agriculture
O. B. Martin
Washington
United States
Corp Clubs
J. B. Downing
G. W. Prior
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Ditorum
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Yeer
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Betalemen Steel
Young Harris
Rev
Virgil T. Scoville
M. P. Tinott
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L. G. Hardman
South Broad Street
Dunbar Roy
Atlan
Jack Staten
Valdosta
H. 8. Carreker
Allen P. Rice
Singleton
R. L. J. Smith
W. B. Hardman
Grrickland
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