Christmas Cheer Plans By Athens Ladies Committee
A Athens Banner report details the Christmas Commissary Plan as ladies from local clubs meet with Mrs. Green and Mrs. Hutchins to organize baskets toys and clothes for needy families. They aim to assemble lists from organizations churches and last year’s commissary and meet again December 18 at the Elite Theatre to finalize distribution and fund permanent charity status.
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T. F. Green
J.C. Hutchins
Athens
Claus
T .F. Green
J. C. Hutchins
Watson
Sexton
Richards
Parker
Lst
Asta
Green
Matter of
Banks Showings Encourage In U S Banking Resources
The aggregate resources of all U S banks as of June 30 stood at 40 210 000 000 dollars per the Comptroller of Currency report issued by Williams.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
National
Comptroller of Currency
Williams
Marshal Foch May Visit United States If Permitted
New York December 9 The possibility of a visit by Marshal Foch to the United States was raised after a cablegram to Mayor Hylan from the marshal indicating that he can not make the trip unless allowed by circumstances. The mayor had invited him to visit New York and offered him the freedom of the city.
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New York
Foch
United States
Durch
Hylan
Economic plan talks fail to reach agreement in Berlin
Berlin Sunday December 8 the government commission on economic socialization adopted no concrete program of procedure. The impression prevails that Ebert Haase has convinced the government that the present political and economic situation is inauspidum. This seems to be confirmed by recent statements from both wings of the social democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ebert Haase
DuBose Favored for State Tax Office Appointment
The piece argues Hon R T DuBose should be named by Governor Dorsey to replace the late Judge Hart as state tax commissioner. It notes DuBose’s legislative leadership on tax equalization, tax expertise, and current reelection as a county representative, predicting broad statewide approval if appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. DuBose
Dorsey
John C. Hart
DuBose
Private ownership of railroads urged with regulation
Atlantic City December 9 report of the railroad securities committee of bankers association in session here today advocates private control of the railroads with judicious regulation. It says prewar plans for railroad regulation failed and any future government plan must avoid conflicts between state and federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
Railroad Securities Committee of Investment
Bankera Association
Hearst Papers Favored Germany Says Senate Panel
Washington December 9 Senate King Utah objected to telegraph pleas from Hearst papers at Palm Beach Florida directing editorial policy. After an executive session the committee voted to place some telegrams on record tomorrow. Witness Bilelaski said Hearst organs were the most pro Germany among U S papers. No evidence Hearst profited from the German government or agents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate King
Utah
Heart
Palm Beach
Fla
New York
Bilelaski
United States
Hearst
Germany
Cable firms seek injunction against Burleson control
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company and the Commercial Cable Company asked a federal court for an injunction to stop Postmaster General Burleson from further control of their ten thousand miles of cable from San Francisco to China, Japan and the Philippine Islands. They argue the seizure violates international law.
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Associated Press
New York
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
The
Commercial Cable Company
Burleson
San Francisco
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
American held in German camps includes Crayton
Washington reports that American prisoners in German camps include Private Widden L. Crayton of Dallas Georgia, listed at Camp Tate, as of tonight December 9.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilden L. Crayton
Dallas
Camp Tate
Argon Discovered as Non-Inflammable Gas for Balloons
Washington report states the navy department announced the discovery of inert gas named argon for use in balloons dirigibles and other lighter than air craft. It eliminates fire and explosion hazards linked with hydrogen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Commission to oversee all baseball disputes agreed in conference
Chicago Dec 9 A national commission will become the sole administrative power of baseball settling disputes in both major and minor leagues if the program agreed on by Ban Johnson president of the American League and A J Tearney president of the League is carried out.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
A. J. Tearney
Zhreet
Commissioner John Brown Urges Farmers on Cotton Price
Atlanta dispatch reports Commissioner J J Brown of Agriculture and head of the Cotton States Advisory Marketing Board reiterating his forecast that cotton could reach 40 cents per pound. He credits the abolition of the war industries board and rising market quotations for gains and urges bankers and cotton belt business leaders to retain profits locally.
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Banner
Atlanta
J. J. Brown
Cotton States Advisory Marketing Board
Browm
Brown
War Industries Board
Washington
H. W. Schaefer
Georgia
South
New York
Milla
Cotton Belt
Peace Table Without Wilson
President Wilson likely will not attend the peace table in person but will be represented by delegates while staying in touch with world leaders. Clemenceau is believed to head the conference in France. Wilson favors openly reported proceedings with press access, though some secrecy remains for delicate matters.
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George Washington
Associated Press
Dec
Wilson
Clemenceau
France
Senate
Washington
Senate‘ Foreign Relations Committee
Deaths of Mrs Beusse and Miss Smith in Georgia
Athens reports the deaths of Mrs James H Beusse and her sister Miss Sarah Smith from pneumonia after influenza. Both women from Greensboro were visiting Gray. burial in Gray and Greensboro follow. Mrs Beusse, president of her hometown Woman's Club, leaves a husband and four year old son.
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Athens
James H. Beusse
Gray
Georgia
Beusse
Sarah Smith
Greensboro
Miss Smith
Misa Smith
K. Smith
Gray Monday
Woman's Club
President Pack Urges War Gardens in the South
Baltimore December 9 The South is urged to wake to the world food cry by Charles Lothrop Pack president of the National War Garden Commission speaking to the Southern Commercial Congress. He cites editorials and letters showing Alabama Florida Texas and other states facing food shortages and promotes gardens and community effort to boost production for the war effort.
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Baltimore
Charles Lothrop Pack
National War Garden Commission of
Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Pack
National War Garden Commission
South
Alabama
Ayo
Tampa
Florida
Texas
Sven
Green Gruff
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Davison
Red Cross
Europe
Joseph
Sam
Victory Gardens
Huger
False Reports Circulated On War Stamps in Georgia
Special to the Banner Atlanta December 9. U S district attorney Hooper Alexander warns frauds targeting war savings stamp holders claiming false statements devalue stamps and induce discounts. He notes such schemes are common cheats and swindlers liable to heavy penalties, including sedition charges. Alexander urges redemption within ten days without loss, touts national war savings value, and cites 4.33 percent annual simple interest as a profitable, tax‑paid investment aiding the war effort. Hugh Richardson, state director, National War Savings Committee.
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Atlanta
Hooper Alexander
United States
Northern District of
Georgia
Alexander
Yieal
Iivestor
Stampa
Delegates Confer on Prolonging Armistice in Treves
Matthias Erzberger announced that the French government asked Germany to send plenipotentiaries to discuss extending the armistice. The delegates will meet in Treves, Rhenish Prussia, on December 12 and 13.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Amsterdam
Matthias Erzberger
Treves
Rhenish
Prussia
McAdoo asks one year loan extension for allies
Secretary McAdoo asked Congress to authorize continued loans to the Allied nations for one year after the war ends to fund foodstuffs and reconstruction materials. No new appropriations were sought as ten billion dollars had already been authorized, but legal constraints limit use to war purposes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Congress
McAdoo
Senate Finance Committee Reports On War Revenue Bill
Washington dispatch notes the Senate Finance Committee outlines effects of transition from war to peace and of prohibition on taxation in the revised War Revenue bill. A dissenting report opposes plans to fix the nineteen twenty tax. Penrose of Pennsylvania signs the opposing view.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Gimmons
Penrose
Pennsys
Steel prices to be reduced by year start
New York December 9 moderate reduction in maximum steel prices beginning January 1 is favored by the general committee on steel and steel products of the American Iron and Steel Institute. The committee met with the War Industries Board and referred the question to a empowered committee. Elbert H Gary opposed cutting the wage scale at present.
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Associated Press
New York
General Committee On Steel and Steel Products
American Iron and Steel Institute
War Industries Board
Elbert H. Gary
Clairman
Gary
Brown of Clarke Should Not Resign
Letter from John W Mond urges Clarke county to keep L. C. Brown in the Georgia House. Hammond backs Brown for continued legislative work, citing Clarke institutions and Brown’s proven ability. The author warns that allowing Brown to resign would harm local interests and jeopardize education funding.
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John W. Hammond
Representative Brown
Georgia
Hammond
Clarke County
L. C. Brown
House
Senate
Brown
Clarke
Banner
House of Representatives
John W. Ond
Friends of Mize Annie Laura Wier and Nell Wier mourn loss
The Friends of Mize Annie Laura Wier and Nell Wier announce their passing after illness. Community members are invited to remember their lives and support their families during this time.
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Annie Laura Wier
Nell Wier
Ziron praised for indigestion and appetite aid
Marshall Rhordes of Eufaula Alabama tells how Ziron helped his indigestion nervousness and appetite and that he gave it to his mother-in-law who reported clear benefits. The ad claims Ziron blends iron with hypophosphites and soda to rebuild weak systems and adds a doctor guarantee for satisfaction.
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Marshall Rhordes
Eufaula
Ala
Formal notice on Yugoslav territory evolution to Italy
Washington reports formal notice to the American government outlining the Serbs Croats and Slovenes formerly under Austria Hungary in a single Yugoslav state. It insists on the evolution of Yugoslav territory to be occupied by Italy. Official texts presented to the state department today addressed to Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia and a twenty seven member Belgrade delegation.
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Washington
Kingdom of Serbia
Italy
State Department
Alexander
Serbia
National Council
Belgrade
Polish American troops to occupy Posen and Silesia
Amsterdam dispatch reports Polish American divisions have embarked from Havre destined for Darsig with plans to seize Posen and Silesia. Headquarters for the force would be the town of Posen, per the Weser Zeitung correspondent.
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Amsterdam
Warsaw
Weser Zeitung
Havre
Darsig
Posen
Silesia
Emory S Waters Dies at 29 in Georgia Home
Mr Emory Sims Waters age twenty nine died Sunday evening at 11 40 at the home of his parents on Nacoochee avenue The death was reported from the family residence and notes his age and place of passing.
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Emory Sims Waters
Nacoochee Avenue
Congressman Charged with Espionage in Berger Case
Danville Dec 9 Victor L Berger and four co defendants faced trial in Federal district court before Judge Landis on espionage act charges. A plea of not guilty was entered for all defendants.
Rev J A Bell Improves After Prolonged Illness
Rev J A Bell, confined to his Baxter Street home for nine weeks with a fever, is improving steadily after a serious illness that had friends fearing for his life.
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J. A. Bell
Baxter Street
Gea Injured By Falling Airplane At Ft McPherson
Two lieutenants Henry Watson of Douglasville Georgia and Lincoln Weaver of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania were seriously injured when their airplane dropped in tail spin at Ft McPherson. The incident occurred near Atlanta on December 9 and involved a Taylor field aircraft from Montgomery.
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Atlanta
Henry Watson
Douglasville
Lincoln Weaver
Wilkinsburg
Penn
Tyers
Taylor Field
Montgomery
Ft. McPherson
Food Economics To Be Continued
An update notes ongoing discussions at the annual meeting focused on food economics. Directors plan further sessions to review market trends, supply chains, and pricing strategies for the coming year.
Texas Wonder Cure Claims Kidney and Urinary Aid
An old adorial note promotes Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children including diabetes rheumatism and weak backs. It lists B W Hall 2286 Olive Street St Louis Mo and druggist Ady as distributors with the claim it will be sold by cruggist.
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Texas
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St.Louis
Ady
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Castoria
RT. Dubose
Judge Hart
Bankers Association
Commission For Baseball Disputes
John, Brown
President Pack OF War Gardens
Hugh Richardson
Eirector National War Savage Committee
Ziron von Tonle
Austria-Hungary
United Kingdom OF Serbia
E. S. Waters
Ngressman
Geo
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