Special Election Ticket Form For Eighth District
A meeting of candidates from the Eighth Georgia district arranged ticket allocations and printing for a January 11 1917 special election. Present were Q L Williford T W Rucker James B Park. Charles H Brand aided by phone from Madison. committees set precinct ticket counts across Clarke Bibert Franklin Hart Groene Madison Morgan Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Putnam Walton and Wilkes with pro rata cost sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian B. McCurry
Athens
Madisan
Madison
Covington
Clarke County
Bibert
Franklin
Hart
Golden M. Knight
J. Tritble
Gith
U S National Bank Resources Surpass Fifteen Billion
Comptroller Williams announced that United States national banks增加d by over four billion dollars in the past two years, totaling 15.52 billion. This amount exceeds the combined resources of the Bank of England, Bank of France, Bank of Russia, Reichsbank, Bank of Italy, Bank of Spain, Bank of the Netherlands, Bank of Denmark, Swiss National Bank, and the Imperial Bank of Japan.
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Washington
Williams
United States
Hanke of England
Flank of
France
Bank of Russia
German Reichsbank
Bank of Italy
Bank of Spain
Bank of Netherlands
Bank of Denmark
Swiss National Bank
Imperial Bank of Japan
Tornado Toll In Arkansas Towns Reported
A tornado swept through virtually all towns in Arkansas, killing twelve and injuring fifty. Six of the dead were white. Property losses are estimated at three million dollars. The disaster affected many communities across south central Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Dee
Arkansas
Arkansan
Greensboro editor retires from unexpired Tribble race
Editor Jim Williams of Greensboro announces retirement from the unnexpired congressional race for tribble's seat. He cites impossibility of visiting every county and moving his newspaper office to larger quarters as priorities. He says thousands of friends would have supported his continued candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
Greensboro
Tribble
Hoe
Maryland Steamer Maryland Not Found At Sea
Nantucket Mass Dec 27 The steamer Maryland which reported sinking on Christmas night had not been found by late tonight Coast Guard cutter Gresham reported Gresham is still hunting for the Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Coast Guard
Gresham
Knight Dean Bickers to confer on ticket with McCurry
On motion a committee of Golden M. Knight Dan Dean and D G Bickers was appointed to confer with Hon Julian B. McCurry and ascertain if he desired his name to be placed on the ticket unless he objected personally. The meeting adjourned. James B. Park Chairman Dan Dhan Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden M. Knight
Dan Dean
D. G. Bickers
Julian B. McCurry
Mexican Matters In Abe yance Till Explanation To Washington
Washington dispatch reports Carranza’s stance on the Atlantic City protocol to be conveyed to Secretary of State by Luis Cabrera. Cabrera, head of the Mexican commission, heads to Washington to clarify Mexico’s position as negotiations continue with the American-Mexican joint commission. U.S. deadline risked war if Carranza fails to sign, though details remain unofficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carransa
Atlantic City
Jane
Luis Cabrea
Debalte
Carranza
Cabrera
United States
Universal Military Service for U. S.
Washington reports Argentina's universal service plan as a model for a U. S. bill. The draft by the army general staff contemplates one year of intensive military training for all youths subject to the terms, with about half a million in training and two and a half million in reserve. Secretary Baker has not yet indicated approval.
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Washington
Argentina
Army General Staff
Baker
Our Own
A poem by Margaret Elizabeth Sangster warns that harsh words at morning harm our own. reflect on how care and kindness spare the heart, while impatience and sharp tone can haunt the loved ones who matter most. It contrasts care for strangers with sting toward those closest, urging gentler speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
Tells of Celebra Handredth Christmas Hemphill of Athens
Mrs Hemphill born near Athens in 1840s will celebrate her hundredth birthday in August. She preserved timber, offered farming and ditching suggestions, and valued community ties while remaining fatigued after Sunday visits. Her son Cornel Hermolith shared health notes and memories of her life with the Hemphill family.
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Shoe
Ile
Cornel Hermolilis
Hemphill
Athens
Sarah Ann Fowler
William S. Hemphill
Beasly
Virginia
Colonel Hemphill
Atlanta
1917 club saves for Christmas fund grows next year
Hundreds of dollars flow from last week’s bank distribution to club members as the 1917 club expands. The plan urges penny weekly savings with increasing weekly deposits for 52 weeks, building a sizable year end sum to cover pre holiday expenses and even help with home purchases. More members are joining this practical savings effort.
Men and Railroads on Adamson Measure
Representatives of the national conference committee of the railroads and four railroad brotherhoods meet in New York to decide how to apply the Adamson law if constitutional. They consider uniting forces against proposed compulsory arbitration and seek a Aristotle style plan for arbitrator selection while pledging to honor the law if upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
National Conference Committee of the Railroads
Elisha Lee
Conference Committee
Coal firms and railroads accused of price control
In Houston on December 27 the state commission told Governor McCall the anthracite trade is dominated by nine large companies, each allied with or sympathetic to the local railroad. The report says two to three firms cut shipments to New England this year to favor railroads with longer hauls and higher revenue. It recommends Congress be urged to enact a law to break up these combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hoston
State Commission
McCall
New England
Congress
Mrs H H Hampton Obituary At Colbert Georgia
Mrs H H Hampton aged about 43 years died at her Colbert home at 4 30 am funeral at her residence Thursday at 3 30 pm Rev W M Colle officiating pallbearers H C Hardeman W H Thompson W D Meador Letheo Hampton Edw Hampton Ben Hampton from Athens expected to attend flowers to Bernstein Brothers wife of Dr Hampton of this place remembered by many and deeply grieved by family and friends
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Colbert
Mra H. H. Hampton
W. M. Colle
Messrs
H. C. Hardeman
W. H. Thompson
W. D. Meador
Letheo Hampton
Edw. Hampton
Ben Hampton
Athens
Bernstein Brothers
Peace hopes persist amid war weariness and terms brewing
Washington reports that despite sharp Central Powers demands for an immediate peace conference, President Wilson's diplomacy continues to be pursued in hope it may hasten an end to the war. Berlin signals readiness to reveal terms at any conference, while Britain and France align on a reply to Teutonic peace offers and Switzerland endorses Wilson's proposal amid growing expectations of a broader peace process.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
von Bernstorf
London
Paris
Rome
Petrograd
Switzerland
England
France
Ngland
Foreign Office
St John's Night Honored By Mount Vernon Masons
The Mount Vernon Lodge Masons celebrated St John the Evangelist night with speeches by Rev B L Hill and Rev S R Belk. Past Master J H McKinnon received accolades for his service in the lodge. Past Master W F P Dorsey attended for the thirtieth time and spoke to the group at Delmar's after the program.
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Masons
Mount Vernon Lodge
St. John the Evangelist
B. L. Hill
S. R. Belk
First Methodist Church
Werg
Delmar’s
Geo
Stone
J. H. McKinnon
Jewsl
McKinnon
W. FP. Dorsey
St. John’s
Kunz Urges 2000s Sets for Atlantic and Pacific
George F. Kunz, retiring vice president of the section of social and economic science, told delegates of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that the United States needs sets of 2000s for both the Atlantic and Pacific. He called for scientific development of resources to be prepared for peace.
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Wy Associated Press
New York
George F. Kunz
Section of
Social and Economic Science Today
American Association For the Advancement of Gelénco
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Unnecessary detention of R. R. freight cars faced in nation
Boston dispatch reports widespread unnecessary detention of freight cars across the country and a severe shortage of freight equipment. Federal District Attorney Anderson, leading the government inquiry into the high cost of living, cited agents of the department of Justice and inspectors of the Interstate Commerce Commission in confirming the finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Anderson
Naval Demonstration Planned Over Danish West Indies Sale
Washington plans a grand naval demonstration to underscore U S acquisition of the Danish West Indies. The Atlantic fleet may be ordered to the Caribbean after King Christian signs the sale treaty, with Paris and Washington anticipating approval within weeks.
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Washington
Danish West Indies
Eeteiey Orements
Christian
Pari
Crawfordville Bar Endorses T. West for U S District Bench
The Deg. 27 A bar in Crawfordville GA endorses Hon. Johan T. West for appointment to the U S district court bench in the Heathers district to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Lambdin’s death. The item notes German surrender talk and Emperor Wilhelm’s peace stance and Russian soldiers’ continued fighting.
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Crawfordville
MO. T. West
Johan T. West
U. S. District Court Bench
Heathers
Lambdin
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James B. Park
Georgia Disct
Court House
Q. L. Williford
T. W. Rucker
Charles H. Brand
Golden
Q. L. Wharford
J. Tribble
Thos
J. Brown
Jas. B. Park
A. G. J. Stovall
Janmes B. Park
Dan Dhan
Mexico
Universal —Military Service
U. S
S.A. Hemphill
Adamson
Grantland Rice
H. H. Hampton
Russia
Prahia
Danube
Fillpecht
von Mackensen
Rimnik Garat
Enst
Dobrudja
Matebin
Braila
ST. John's
John the Evangelist
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