Shipping Board to Create World Bureau For Trade Fleet
The United States shipping board will establish a permanent world organization to manage the government's trade fleet with offices in London Paris and Rome. Chairman Hurley says ten to twelve officers will direct vessel routing from these centers to ensure efficiency and minimize delays.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States Shipping Board
World Organization
London
Rome
Hurley
President to Talk With Lloyd George in London
London December 26 The first talk between President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George is set for 10 o clock Friday morning in the president's rooms at Buckingham Palace. They will confer until lunch and then go to Downing Street. No meeting with all war cabinet members until the state banquet Friday night and the premier's dinner Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Wilson
Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
War Cabinet
Gremier
Georgia Senator Opposes League of Nations
Washington strings show Hoke Smith of Georgia opposing a league of nations in the senate. He denounces the Paris dispatch about the president's envoy as impracticable and impossible and says he cannot believe the president advocates such a scheme.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Paris
Effihado
Hobart Baker Famous Athlete Killed by Plane
New York reports Captain Hobart A. H. Baker, famed Princeton athlete known as Hobey Baker, died when his plane fell in France. A telegram received today confirms the death of the American aviator serving in France.
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Hobart Baker
Associated Press
New York
Hobart A. H. Baker
Princeton
Hobey" Baker
France
Athens Bay Casualties Reported in Expeditionary Action
Corporal Thomas E. Burnalde of 140 Cleveland avenue was severely wounded by the American expeditionary forces commander. Also wounded were Derry T. Henry of Statham Willie R. Atkinson of Lawrenceville and Arthur B. Howell of Elberton. Teney L. Johnson of Elberton, earlier listed as missing, has returned to duty.
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Thomas E. Burnalde
Cleveland Avenue
Derry T. Henry
Statham
Willie R. Atkinson
Lawrenceville
Arthur B. Howell
Elberton
Teney L. Johnson
Paris Comment On Speech Signals Peace Congress View
Paris observers interpret the president’s Christmas address as endorsing the peace congress. The reference to the American chart of peace and his fourteen points is viewed as aligning with all nations. Analysts see no divergence among major leaders on core principles, suggesting productive conferences in the past ten days.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peace Congress
France’s War Losses Reported by Deputy Secretary
Paris reports in the chamber of deputies that total war losses through November 1 include 1,701,300 dead or killed, 311,000 missing, 3,300 officers, 438,000 men captured, and by far larger numbers still missing or held, indicating a grave toll on France’s forces.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Abraz Frances
Lieut Campbell Returns Home After Army Discharge
Lieut J Hope Campbell of Jefferson was in the city en route home after receiving a Christmas day discharge from the medical department. Dr Campbell is a prominent young physician in this section and will resume his practice.
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J. Hope Campbell
Jefferson
Medical Department
Army
Campbell
Decoy ships played great parts in war
The Dunraven, a British decoy ship commanded by Captain Gordon Campbell, engaged a German U boat in August 1917. Amid exploding cordite, fires, and heavy shelling, Campbell and a small crew held their posts, launched torpedoes, and fought to allow other vessels to reach safety as the ship finally sank with colors flying.
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Associated Press
London
Dunraven
Admiralty
Gordon Campbell
Starke
Campbell
American Fleet Arrives Expected at Copenhagen
Copenhagen dispatch notes American warships likely to arrive and stay several days on their way into the Baltic Sea. The American legation here confirms the maneuver as ships proceed toward the Battle Sea.
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Ascocciat Vess
Copenhagen
Hese
Battle Sea
College Athletics To Be Discussed At Annual Meeting
New York December 26. The National College Athletic Association will discuss various college athletic problems at its annual meeting beginning tomorrow. The association faces momentous policy questions not seen since its organization and many members expect a thorough reconstruction of the athletic department of student activity.
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Associated Preas
New York
National College Athletic Association
Peace Congress Takes Form With 27 Nations Represented
Paris reports the peace congress personnel are shaping up as American delegates express hope for rapid announcements and arrivals after the new year. The total membership may be 100 to 120 with twenty seven countries represented. Great Britain France United States and Italy each receive five delegates while other delegations range from one to four members.
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Associated Press
Paris
Great Britain
France
United States
Italy
Troops In Berlin Ordered to Hold Themselves Ready
Berlin dispatch reports at 11 pm the government ordered troops in Berlin to stay in readiness. Spartacus forces seized the Prussian war ministry and the Vorwaerts newspaper. Expectation grows that radicals may attempt a broad disruption on Thursday.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Spartacus
Prussian War Ministry
Vorwaerts
Artie Dunaway Writes Home From the 28th Infantry
A wartime letter from Artie Dunaway son of Mr and Mrs B Mineway of this city. He describes being in the 28th Infantry, says he is alive and well amid movement after hostilities paused, hopes for peace soon, and asks family not to worry. He notes regular army status, earnings both at home and in service, Christmas wishes, and plans to answer letters when possible.
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Artie Dunaway
Dad
C. J.D
Ted Louise
Tam
28H Infantry
Xoburg
Statesboro Man Locates in Athens
Mr 8 C Moon formerly of Statesboro has joined Reid Drug Co in Athens and begun his duties. The Banner extends a cordial welcome to him and his wife from the people of Athens.
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8. C. Moon
Statesboro
Reid Drug Co
Athens
Falls Dead On Maysville Street in Jackson County
Aged seventy two, D D Marlow, Confederate veteran and prominent Jackson County citizen, collapsed and died this morning on Maysville Street. Cause given as heart failure. Local residents mourn the longtime community figure.
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Maysville
D. D. Marlow
Jackson County
Christmas Day in Coblenz Welcomes American Troops
Snow blanketed the Coblenz district on Christmas morn as American troops began celebrations after midnight. Army chaplains led services in Coblenz and in occupied villages and camps, with many soldiers attending and even some German participants.
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Assid Prees
Coblenz
Treves
Indies
Moment of Wilson's First Day in London Crowned by Dignitaries
The president's first day in England featured a balcony moment with the king and queen as Wilson stood with them facing a vast crowd. London witnesses say no demonstration since the inaugural day or milestone in U.S. history compares. Officials estimate about two million people lined the two miles of state route, applauding the U.S. president in a historic tribute.
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England
Wilson
Bupaidge
James
United States
London
Arm en Appin Aerial Routes from West Coast to Dorr Field
Arcadia Florida December 26 Four De Havilland army airplanes flying from San Diego to Dorr Field arrived Tuesday and left today for Washington. The airmen are mapping aerial mail routes.
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Associated Press
Arcadia
Fla
de Haviland Army
San Diego
California
Dorr Field
Washington
Cotton Fire Near Central Depot Damages Three Bales
Firefighters responded shortly after 4 yesterday afternoon to a blaze near the Central Depot on Thomas Street. Several bales of cotton were burning but quick action confined damage to three bales. The cotton was in the street awaiting shipment and investigators believe engine sparks started the fire.
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Thomas Street
People's Bank Shows Excellent Condition and Dividend Declared
Directors reported the People's Bank in excellent condition under the leadership of President Bernstein and Cashier Hubert. An eight percent dividend was declared for stockholders, and salaries of the two officers were raised in recognition of their service. The bank begins the new year with strong prospects and expected growth for depositors and stockholders.
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People’s Bank
Dent Bernstein
Bernstein
Hubert
Death of Little Thomas Bray in Christmas Tragedy
Thomas F Bray two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Bray died at 140 Standard Off Street Christmas morning after brief illness. He is survived by his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Burnsides. The body to be taken to Hainesville this morning for funeral and interment.
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Thomas F
Ww. Ga. Bray
T. E. Burnsides
Aines
Ville
Mighty Armada Ever Assembled In New York Harbor
New York December 26 An armada of twenty one super dreadnoughts battle cruisers and destroyers the mightiest American fleet ships into the Hudson after overseas service. Ten ships return with Beatty's fleet while others are from the north Atlantic fleet symbolizing U S naval power. A snowbound crowd witnessed the harbor review and a victory parade up Fifth Avenue led by Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo.
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Associated Press
New York
Hudson
Beatty
Grand Fleet
United States
Fifth Avenue
Secretary Daniels
Admiral Mayo
Claims that South Favored in War Contracts Declared Unwarranted
Senator Fletcher of Florida told the senate that claims the South was unduly favored in war contract awards are unwarranted. He noted that among all contracts granted, the South received only seven percent through the quartermaster department, while Pennsylvania concerns received more than the South.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Senate
South
Quartermaster Department
Pennsylvania
Grand Master Visits Mount Vernon Masons Install Officers
Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons installed officers for the ensuing year and hosted a Grand Master R J Travis of Savannah whose address was the highlight. Judge Andrew J Cobb Hon W F Dorsey Rev Gro B Stone and Dr L N Betts spoke. Prof Joseph LoBuono performed mandolin and guitar solos at Lucy Cobb Institute.
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Mount Vernon Lodge of Masons
R. J. Travis
Savannah
Andrew J. Cobb
W. F. Dorsey
Gro. B. Stone
L. N. Betts
Joseph LoBuono
Lucy Cobb Institute
Flu in Japan Closes Schools in Major Cities
Tokyo reports Spanish influenza sweeping Japan with numerous school closures in the empire. Officials note many deaths as the epidemic spreads through large cities and surrounding areas.
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Japan
Associated Press
Tokyo
Peace Increases Oil Production
Large Southwest oil producers affirm that peace will lift output and boost consumption of fuel oil lubricating oil and gasoline. They note higher demand from neutral markets motor cars in Europe and war zone use of motor lorries, yet expect production to rise across Texas Kansas Oklahoma and Mexico with potential world wide refinery and distribution expansion.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Southwest
Admiralty
Great Britain
France
Italy
Texas
North Texas
Guilt
Kansas Fields
Oklahoma
Cushing and
Healton
Cushing
Wilson program affirmed by German envoy in Paris
Paris December 25. Von Bernstorff said all belligerents accepted Wilson’s 14 points and only discussion remains. He told Matin that Germany will adhere to the president’s program.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Vom Bernstorff
Ancdor
United Sates
Matin
Germany
Japanese Peace Arrives In San Francisco as Makino Lands
Baron Nobuyaki Makino head of Japan's peace delegation arrived in San Francisco on December 26, a veteran envoy who first visited the city forty seven years ago with his father to affirm Japan's commitment to the open door policy in the Orient.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Baron Nobuyaki Makino
Japan
Orient
Russian Prisoners Return Through Poland in Turmoil
Flocks of released Russian prisoners travel homeward through Poland on December 23. They are described as tainted with Bolshevism and cause trouble as they search for food. Bolsheviki exploit the penniless condition of the first thousands of released prisoners, with total numbers estimated around two million, to recruit for the army.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Bolsheviki
John T Cooper Died Yesterday At Home
John T Cooper died yesterday afternoon at 2 45 at his home 876 Boulevard after Bright's disease. Survived by wife Tears Cooper and two daughters Mildred and Frances. Funeral from residence this afternoon at 2 40 with Reverend Stone officiating. Pallbearers D N Bishey A T McKinney T M Anderson A F Packett D Anderson G M Caskey to meet at 2 o'clock.
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John T. Cooper J
Boulevard
Athens
Seeras E. Stone
D. N 'Bishey
AT. McKinney
T. M. Anderson
A. F.packett
D. Anderson
G M. Caskey
Dr Harry Slack Promoted to Captain in World War I service
LaGrange Ga Dec 25 Dr Henry R Slack president of the Troup County Medical Association reports his son Dr Harry Slack a prominent Johns Hopkins faculty member and recent military physician has been promoted to captain He is a 1908 University of Georgia graduate and 1912 Johns Hopkins medical graduate who served with the American Red Cross in France and held a first lieutenant commission in 1916.
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Johns Hopkins University
Berlin
America
Johns Hopkins
American Red Cross
France
Mexico
Leutenant M. RC
Aisne
Peace and Pride Fill Chaumont as Allies Toast Victory
Report from Chaumont shows American troops celebrated with bareheaded salutes and simple, heartfelt scenes echoing triumph. Citizens packed streets and rooftops to cheer the army counterparts who had labored to win peace.
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Landers
Women Candidates Enliven Elections Across Britain
The article surveys female candidates in postwar Britain including Mrs. Charlotte Deapard, sister of Viscount John French, and Olive Strachey among Labour and Liberal hopefuls. It notes diverse backgrounds from suffragist activists to wartime employment advocates, with aims on mothers and children's welfare, women’s social and professional freedoms, and wartime peace commitments.
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Een
Herbert Asquith
Mr. Asquith
Charlotte Deapard
Labor
Battersea
John French
Ireland
Faeland
Labor Party
Violet Markham
Nottingham
Central Committee For
Shaq
Tovernment
Wilson
Olive Strachey
National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
Chiswick
Lloyd George
Misa Sylvia Pankhuret
Hallam
Shefflex
Womn
Marjory Fry
England
How Martin
Hendon
Ellen Terry
Funeral for Moses Buchwald Conducted in Georgia
Funeral services for Moses Buchwald were held this afternoon in Ath tral Georgia. The ceremony honored his life with community members in attendance and a brief procession followed at the burial site.
Captaincy Note From 1915 Unit Records
A fragment notes someone was captain on November 20, 1915, within a military unit. The line confirms leadership role on that date without broader context or names.
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