Editor H. J. Rowe Name Appears on Weekly Front
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
4
Charges Dismissed Against Senator LaFollette
The senatorial committee, after a prolonged probe, recommends dismissing charges against Senator La Follette for seditious utterances made in 1917 before the Non Partisan League in St. Paul. It argues his remarks sowed discord, but urges that the case be recorded as closed while noting calls for accountability by the public and Senate.
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LaFollette
Minnesota Commission of Public Safety
la Follette
Non Partisan League
St. Paul
Senate
Senate Committee
Georgia
Hardwick
Mississippi
Vardaman
South Carolina
Blease
Nowlis
Peace Delegates Well Selected for Paris Conference
President Wilson named a strong Versailles era team for the Paris peace conference. Ambassador Henry White returns as Republican member with high character and expertise. Col House, General Bilas, and Secretary Lansing join him, forming a capable group trusted by the administration to shape postwar settlement. Wilson will be central during the talks and not stay the full duration.
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Wilson
France
Henry White
Col. House
Bilas
Versailles War Board
Lansing
George
Clemanceau
American Republic
Extradite Kaiser to Allies to Prevent Further Trouble
Editorial argues for capturing the Kaiser and putting him on trial by the Allies rather than execution. It urges a punishment that confines him and avoids domestic turmoil, proposes Holland as a potential transit, and predicts he will resist returning to Germany while fearing Allied justice.
No sufficient context for a standalone headline
The fragment reflects future judgment of the Kaiser after enduring Prussianism, implying the right action will be taken in time and the world can await his consequence. No identifiable persons, places, or events are specified beyond the Kaiser and Prussianism.
Air Ships for Mail Carriers in Postwar Plans
Washington reports outline using over twelve thousand airplanes to extend airmail nationwide after the war. The government would deploy trained aviators to modernize mail distribution, viewing air travel as a future commercial asset and a potential widespread reality within one generation.
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United States
Washington
Lowering the Postage Rates Across the Nation
The government plans to reduce postage, with broad public support. War-time hikes ended, and attention shifts to making postal services affordable, especially for newspapers and magazines. Officials expect two cent then penny postage soon, easing burdens on publishers and informing the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Christmas Duties and Community Action Ahead of Christmas
The piece urges helping soldiers in France, orphans, and the poor through Christmas gifts and cheer. It calls for community effort, charity, and sober, religious celebration, with an hour for church rejoicing. It also notes an upcoming senatorial race in the new district with several candidates expected.
Letter From Dijon Frontline Brother Describes Battle Turmoil
Dr W H Cabaniss relates a veteran brother’s overseas letter from Dijon France dated Oct 16 1918. He recounts base hospital conditions with 700 beds stuffed, 3300 patients, rapid moves, and drenching rain. The account details forward marches, trench warfare near a German cemetery, close calls with shell fire and machine guns, and a foot wound treated at evacuation hospitals before transfer to Dijon.
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W .H. Cabaniss
Dijon
France
Harvey
No. 17
Argonne Forest
St. Mihiel
Argonne
No Man's Land
Verdun
Office
Leuténant
Candler
Asa
Roberts
B. H. 17
Matthews
Georgia
Eatonton
Hard Fighting in Argonne Widens War Struggle
A letter recalls grim infantry combat in densely wooded Argonne terrain with steep ravines and German machine gun placements. The writer notes Chateau-Thierry era clashes were easier due to flatter ground, and mentions a friend joining the Medical Reserve while sending love to a recipient and Bessie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Argonne
Chateau-Thierrry
Solasong
Chateau-Thierry
Bessie
Emmet
President pardons Army officers in aviation probe case
Lieutenant Colonels J. G. Vincent and Geo W. Mixter, cited by Charles E Hughes in the air craft inquiry, were pardoned by President Wilson for transacting business with private concerns in which they had financial interest. No action by the Justice Department was taken against them. Vincent was vice president of Packard Motor Company and a Liberty motor designer.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. G. Vincent
Geo. W. Mixter
Army
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Vincent
Mixter
Department of Justice
Gregory
Packard Motor Company
Liberty Motor
Bryan speaks to Farmers Congress in Jacksonville
William J. Bryan addresses the opening session of the National Congress of Farmers in Jacksonville Florida praising American soldiers. He calls for early demobilization and employment of discharged men in public works.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Farmers of the
National Congress
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Germans Indifferent To American Soldiers in Occupation Zone
Dec 3 report notes Germans show indifference as American Army of Occupation advances toward the Rhine. Troops march through numerous villages from dawn, while farmers and villagers resume work, glancing at the khaki troops but not reacting much.
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Associated Press
Rhine
Price of Wheat Fixed at 2.26 a Bushel in 1919
Washington reports the guaranteed price of nineteen nineteen wheat fixed at 2.26 dollars per bushel on Chicago basis will stand even if the Laver act becomes inoperative after the peace conclusion. The Food Administration interprets the act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
W. IL
Hancock
Georgians Among Allied Casualties Listed in AEF Totals
Washington December 3 report from the American Expeditionary Forces lists casualties with Georgians among the wounded and missing. Names include Lt Peter D Burks Jr of Nome, Sgt Henry Dove of Vanna, Pvt Lester Altman of Jack shear, Pvt Hurley Cook of Savannah, among others. multiple Georgia towns are named with ranks and statuses. The release shows killed in action and other death categories, plus wounded and missing figures, including several Georgians across the listed casualty classes. The Marine Corps casualties are summarized separately, with additional Georgia names noted among missing and wounded.
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Washington, D. C
American Expeditionary Forces
Peter D. Burks, Jr
Nome
Henry Dove
Vanna
Lester Altman
Jackshear
Hurley Cook
Savannah
Alma C. Pulliam
Tennille
Elisha Willingham
Cave Springs
William Thomas Cox
Dalton
Chas
Montgomery
Atlanta
Milton Wilkes
Edward J. Chaney
Patterson
Elijah Williams
Milan
Grover Gunnells
Hull
Henry L. Jones
Corenlia
James C. Bryant
Macon
Ed Evans
Washington, Ga
John &. Cothran
Stone Mountain
Isaiah J. Tyson
Amboy
Geo. E. Mulling
Vidalia
Samuel E. Ruren
Coolidge
Barney L. Bradley
Desoto
Marine Corps
Omeara
Eseeree
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EKLY
Athens Weekly
Clarke County
Kaleer
Europe
Holland
Germany
Aes
Atlantic
W. H. Cabaniss
Dractuyl
EOE
iMothers
Farmers’ Congress
Grover Gunnels
Isctesaric
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