U S Census Bureau Prepares for 192 Decennial Census
The U S Census Bureau outlines aims and activities for the forthcoming Fourteenth Decennial Census, detailing World War I statistical needs met, influenza epidemic work, disease nomenclature, and tabulations on population, agriculture, manufactures, and resources. It notes special investigations, international yearbook data, state institution directories, and shipbuilding and transportation statistics.
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Banner
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Sam J. Rogers
United States
Census Bureau
United States Public Health Service
Indiana
Kansas
Philadelphia
Council of National Defense
Consus
Food Administration
University Officials to Attend IAA Meeting in Birmingham
Professor S V Sanford and Coach H J Stegeman of the University of Georgia will travel to Birmingham Alabama as delegates to the annual IIA A meeting. Sanford chairs the committee drafting a new constitution and may urge a three year rule for eligibility. A new college work based eligibility blank is also proposed to simplify current forms. They will return Sunday.
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S. V. Sanford
University
H. J. Stegeman
M.n Og
Birmingham
Ala
University of Georgia
Smoky City
Sanford
South
University ofVretina
Stegeman
Lord Long Predicts Quick Settlement of Irish Question
Walter P. Long, first lord of the admir alty, told a London audience that there is every prospect the Irish question will be settled satisfactorily. The Associated Press reports the speech marked a historic first in asserting a resolution.
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Lord Long
Associated Press
London
Walter Pame Long
the Admiralty
Prohibition Decreases Crime in Hawaii
Washington reports Hawaii shows continued prosperity as Governor C J McCarthy notes enforcement of the prohibition act has resulted in a marked decrease in crime. The annual statement cites improvements across the islands and suggests social order gains amid policy changes.
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Hawaii
Washington
C. J.mccarthy
McCarthy
Special Election Called In Princeton District
A special election is announced in the Princeton district for the selection of a representative and related offices. The notice notes the event will occur on Thanksgiving Day, with local club and community figures referenced in connection to the election process.
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A. C. Grebes
Princeton
Udi
Cuba Campaign Seeks Evangelical Center in Havana
An Interchurch Movement of America in New York launches a drive to halt Cuba from becoming a Monte Carlo of the Western World and an eastern North American Sahara. English speaking residents in Cuba may contribute 200000 dollars to fund an evangelical center in Havana to combat gambling and related evils. Cuban Consul General Dolz hernandez denies the claim, noting racing bets exist but the government protects bettors. He contrasts Cuba with New York where wagering failures leave winners without redress and cocktails are illegal.
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New York
Cuba
Monte Carlo
Sahara
Amerca
Havana
Dolz Hera
Urges Protection of American Oil Properties in Old Mexico
After a conference, representatives of the Associated Mexican Oil producers and Chairman Payne of the Shipping Board sent President Wilson a memorandum urging protection of American oil properties in Mexico. Payne also wrote Secretary Lansing urging safeguards for the American fuel oil supply relied on by Shipping Board vessels. It was disclosed that three notes were sent to Carranza in six months protesting oil decrees, none answered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Associated Mexican Oil Producers
Payne
Shipping Board
Wilson
Mexico
Lansing
Shipping
Carranza
Origin of the Boll Weevil tale by J J Taylor in Texas
The poem narrates an ancient fable set in Mexican cactus fields about a dozing doodle bug and a Paris Green clad boll weevil. It follows their courtship and marriage, then shows how their offspring diverge, leading to the boll weevil’s spread into cotton regions and its impact on farming.
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J. J. Taylor
Weatherford
Tex
Cactus
Mexico
Warning to Stay Off Waterlogged County Bridges
A countywide warning advises the public not to cross bridges where approaches are flooded. Extreme danger is urged and travelers are asked to avoid transporting heavy loads over College Avenue River Street Broad Street and Oconee Street bridges until water recedes and bridges are inspected and repaired, a process that may take several days.
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College Avenue
River Street
Broad Street
Oconee Street
Mayor Erwin’s Popularity Grows Across Georgia
The Atlanta Constitution notes Athens Mayor Andrew C. Erwin, reelected for a second term with no opposition, as a rising Georgia political figure. A descendant of General Howell Cobb, he is well known statewide through civic roles, including trustee of the James M. Smith estate.
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Andrew C. Erwins
Athens
Atlanta Constitution
Erwin
Andrew Erwin
Atlanta
Georgia
Howell Cobb
James M. Smith
Baseball Fight Still Roiled as Giants and Yankees Clash
New York, Dec. 10. American League club owners were riven by a heated behind the scenes struggle over terms and control. The dispute centered on draft rights, salaries, and managerial influence as key figures from rival factions remained firm on their positions amid intense negotiations.
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New York
American League Baseball Club
Embargo on export freight from South Atlantic and Gulf Ports announced
Atlanta December 10 The regional coal committee announced an embargo on shipment of export freight from South Atlantic and Gulf Ports due to a coal shortage that prevents bunkering of vessels. The only exception applies to freight to Cuba via the Florida East Coast Railway.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
South Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Regional Coal Committee
Cuba
Florida East Coast Railway
Trains Taken Off Will Affect Athens City Rail Cutback
Sixteen trains removed by Southern Railroads will impact Athens considerably. Four trains enter the city while two run between New tet and unspecified destinations, signaling substantial schedule changes for local transit.
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Athens
City
New Tet
City bonds pass as 1016 voters back $150000 street fund
The city bonds for 150000 dollars to fund street improvements won big approval with 1016 votes for and four against. The Second Ward voted solidly for the bonds with 92 votes for and none against, while the Fourth Ward supported the measure but offered two opposing ballots. Over 1000 of 1425 registered voters participated, and local leaders praised the turnout and support from the Athens Auto Dealers Association which backed the bonds.
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Aaron Cohen
M. G. Mickarl
Board of Education
Use City Hall
J. H. Dorsey
Andrew C. Erwin
Dorsey
Ahrens
Erwin
Athens Aul Dealers
Courts Adjourn Until After Christmas in County and Superior Court
All major and inferior courts have adjourned for the La court matters around the county. The next court in Athens, except the police court, will be the Superior Court. It will convene with Judge Andrew J. Cobb on the bench the third Monday of January.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Floods Hit Columbus and West Point Area Hard
On Chattahoochee River at Columbus the level peaked in history and remains high. Lower districts show damage estimated around a half to one million dollars. Textile plants lose power. about fifteen workers are displaced. Streetcar service halted and Columbus without electric current from morning. West Point endures severe conditions. fatal wreck near Prettiss on the Mississippi Central Railway attributed to washout. Exact totals for Meridian and other sites are reported as severe.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Chattahoochee River
Withont Electric
Point
W. L. Trigg
Meridian
Testimony in Capt Detzer Case Describes Beatings
New York December 10 testimony by three witnesses stated Capt Karl W Detzer of Fort Wayne Indiana struck military prisoners in the face and ordered his sergeant to beat them to force confessions. The alleged offenses occurred while he led criminal investigations in the Leman's area. The defense argued the cruelties were carried out under Detzer's orders and in his absence.
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Associated Press
New York
Karl W. Detzer
Fort Wayne
Ind
Detzer
Governors Islaad
Detzer Ty
Leman’s
Republican 1920 Convention Tee Held in Chicago
Washington reports Chicago was selected as the site for the Republican National Convention to be held June 8, 1920. A party leader will be chosen at the convention to head the campaign for the following year. The Democrats have not announced their convention city.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Washington
Flying Parson Maynard Called To Explain Quar Use Claim
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard known as the flying parson is summoned to report to Major General Menoker to explain an Anti-Saloon League attributed remark about use of liquor by army fliers. The note mentions his flying prowess and recent races as context.
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Associated Press
Washington
Belvin
Maynard
Geo. Menoker
Military, Aeronautics
France
Commercial Congress backs peace treaty and metric system
Savannah December 10 resolutions adopted at the Southern Commercial Congress closing session urged approval of a peace treaty with a League of Nations covenant and the adoption of the metric system while protesting American consumption.
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Savannah
League’ of Nations
Southern Commercial Congress
Corsets Taxed Too High Say Atlanta Dealers
Atlanta corsetiers claim a tax on corsets priced over five dollars is excessive and harms sales. They argue corsets are not luxuries, urging the rate to fall to a lower figure around thirty five dollars, as officials consider the tax unfair.
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Atlanta
Correta
Union Leaders Urge Miners Return to Jobs
Indianapolis Dec 10 400000 coal miners strike ends as United Mine Workers adopt President Wilson plan urging miners to return to work with a 14 percent wage increase and a three member committee to set a new wage scale. Washington officials announce no coal use relaxations. White House says a three member commission will be appointed once Palmer returns from Indiana. Local unions instructed to resume work immediately.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United States
Gineral Committee
United Mine Workers of America
Woodrow Wilson
Pny
Washington
Srike
David Garfield
Wilson
White House
Palmer
Lewis
Green
Japanese Troops Sent Into Siberia Reinforcement or Replacement
Tokyo dispatches reported by Associated Press say fresh Japanese troops are being sent into Siberia. Official details did not specify whether these forces are reinforcements or replacements, and the exact destination within Siberia was not disclosed.
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Associated Prea
Washington
Siberia
Viadi
List of Registered Men to be Preserved in Georgia
Atlant a Ge Doc 10 divery ordinary in Georgia will soon be furnished with a photographic copy of the list of men registered for selective service. Hit their goatee. Ben Star Willan see Pak Sees graphe are made from the exact lists on Me with the war department and Senator Harrie has arranged to secure the copies because of their historical interest and value for reference to each county. The Hata will be sent to the ordi naries to keep with their official rec coun the first congress to fiet district are being sent out oy Gea tor Harris according to information received in Atlanta Ga.
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Georgia
Ben
Willan
Pak
War Department
Harrie
Congress
Geator Harris
Atlanta
The American Ideal of Manhood in Wartime Training
A fragmented prose passage extols lean, fit soldiers shaped by discipline and training. It portrays an idealized, fully formed masculine physique and virtues, emphasizing alertness, strength, leadership, and readiness for future tasks. The piece frames this ideal as a nationwide expression of American character in wartime.
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