Preparation for Peace Congress Moves Rapidly
Paris reports the French delegation to the peace congress, with plans to announce British Italian and Japanese defections. Leading figures including Lloyd George Balfour Orlando Sonnino Chinda and Matsui are named, forming a 25 member directing force for the five great powers.
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Paris
Lloyd George and
Balfour
Great Britain
Orlando and Sonninu
Italy
Chinda
Matsui
Japan
Peace Congress
Public Demands Railroads' Safe Return to Owners
Special to Banner from Chicago reports S Davies Warfeld of Baltimore, head of the national association of railroad security owners, consulting with the National Industrial Traffic League on returning railroads to private operation. He cites 260,000 shippers and $5,000,000 in association membership, stressing urgent congressional action and safe, sane methods to protect credit and business.
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Chicago
S. Davies Warfeld
Baltimore
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Continental Trust Company
National Industrial Traffic League
Connecticut
Warfield
Johns. Mier
Miller, Starr, Brown, Packard and Peckham
The
Securities Association
Eby Root
John G. Milburn
New York
Hugh L. Bond, Jr
Forney Johnston
Birmingham
Ala
Luther M. Walter
Asanciation
of Borders, Walters and Turchmore
John J. Mitchell
Tillnois Trust and Savings Bank
Mitchell
Waffle
Gald
T Am
McAdoo
East
Nations Association of
Ufe
Congress
Uccess
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Relief
When troubled with indigestion or constipation take Chamberlains Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions. Indigestion is usually accompanied by constipation and aggravated by it. Chamberlains Tablets cause a gentle movement of the bowels, relieving the constipated condition.
Address by Dr Soule on America Over There at Georgia conference
Dr Andrew M Soule spoke on America Over There to county agents at Georgia State College of Agriculture. He praised Wilson Pershing Hoover and the nation’s confidence in leadership. Bee keeping horticulture and extension organization were among topics. agenda listed for the afternoon session includes livestock disease hog cholera sheep diseases and district organization.
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Andrew M. Soule
America
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Soute
Woodrow Wilson
John J. Pershing
Herbert C. Hoover
Thme
W. A. Smith
T. H. McHatton
R. E. Black
E. E. McLendon
McHatton
Ted
J. Phil Campbell
Wm. M. Burson
E. S. Brashier
C. A. Pyle
W. M. Burson
G. V. Cunningham
J. G. Oliver
Poor Construction Led To Porto Rico Earthquake Losses
San Juan correspondence notes 200 lives and $5 million in damages from October and November earthquakes were mainly caused by poor building work on the island's west coast. Seismologists Reid and Taber warn future shocks can be mitigated by shock resistant structures using reinforced concrete, steel frames, and strong cement. Wooden huts proved most vulnerable.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Dee
Associated Press
Henry FreMing Reid
Stephen Taber
Seismological Commission
Yager
Reid
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Taber
University of South Carolina
Columbia
8. C
First Step Taken To Settle Strike Marine Workers
New York January 7 The first step toward settling the marine workers strike that paralyzed New York harbor traffic was announced after the signing of an agreement for the New York harbor conciliation board to arbitrate between boat owners and employees. Strike committees denied the board announcement calling it an owners welfare proposition. Vice-President Maher said the settlement proposition would be considered by the general strike committee at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Harbor
Aignt
Maher
Marine Workers
G O P Leaders Plan for 1920 in Chicago Meeting
Chicago January 9 leaders from nearly every state gathered for the Republican National Committee session. They planned to canvass the November congressional victory and discuss the 1920 campaign. While Hays warned of premature presidential talk, informal talks named Pershing Wood Lodge Cummins Knox and former Governor Whitman as possible candidates.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican Nation Committee
Hays
Pershing
Leonard Wood
Lodge
Massachusetts
Cummins
Iowa
Knox
Pennsylvania
Whitman
New York
Bill To Validate War Contracts Passed by House
Washington Jan 9 The bill authorizes validation and adjustment by the secretary of war of informal war contracts involving more than 2.7 billion dollars. It would affect about 6,600 contracts in the United States and many overseas in England France and Italy.
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Associated Press
Washington, Jar
Secretary of War
House
England
France
Italy
General March Receives French Legion of Honor
Washington January 9 Chief of Staff March was informed by the French embassy that the French government had conferred upon him the grand officer of the Legion of Honor the second highest military honor in the gift of France.
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Associated Fress
Washington
France
Operation of U. S. Forces in Russia Debate
In Washington on January 9 the senate heard a vigorous debate over American troops in Russia. Chairman Hitchcock defended the intervention as defensive and friendly to Russians, while criticizing reports of fighting as grossly exaggerated. Senators Johnson and Tarlette spoke against the policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Senate
Johnson
California
Tarolette
Wisconsin
Hitchcock
Foreign Relitions Committee
Siberia
Big Whiskey Shipment Stirred Small Hutchings Ga
A cargo freighter on the Georgia Pond sidetrack brought a large whiskey shipment from Cairo Illinois to Hutchings. Sheriff Maxwell and Detective LT Anderson secured the car, opened it, and learned 36 cases of whiskey plus oats and hay were inside. The car is to be taken to Lexington for safekeeping as investigation continues.
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Hutchings
Georgia Pond
Cairo
Shorty
Kal Maxwell
Oglethorpe County
LT. Anderson
Georgia Road
Minois
Jeen
W. T. Brooks & Co
Tts
Maxwell
Lexington
Estimable Lady Mrs Moselle Scott Bridges Dies in Ellaville
Mrs Moselle Scott Bridges daughter of Mrs T J Scott and the late T J Scott died yesterday afternoon at four o clock at her Ellaville home after several days with pneumonia. She was a graduate of Lucy Cobb Institute and was popular in Athens before her marriage. Survived by husband mother Mrs T J Scott one sister Mrs Rogers Williams of Ellaville and five brothers Mesara W W Scott G E Scott E H Scott Lamar and T J Scott all of Athens. Burial will be in Ellaville this afternoon.
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Morele Scott Bridges
T. J. Scott
Ellaville
Bridges
Rogers Williams
Mesara
W. W. Scott
G. E. Scott
E. H. Scott
Lamar
Allied Nations Establish Great Relief Council
Jandon Jan. 9 The allied governments plan a supreme council with two representatives each from France Italy the United States and Great Britain to coordinate food finance and shipping for revictualling and supplying liberated and enemy territories. Earl Reading and Sir John Beale to represent Britain while Herbert Hoover Norman Davis represent the United States and Clementel M Vilgrain the French minister of commerce will act for France.
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Associated Press
Jandon
Associated
France
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Te Council
Earl Reading
Sir John Beale
Paris
Herbert Hoover
Norman Davis
Clementel and
M. Vilgrain
Fires In America Kill 15000 Yearly, Report Says
New York January 9 fires in the United States claim more than 15000 lives and cause about a quarter billion dollars in property loss a conference opening today of the Fire Marshal's Association and national board of fire underwriters heard statistics from Insurance Commissioner Young of North Carolina He noted most fatalities are women and children.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Fire Marshal's Association
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Young
North Carolina
Roper to Begin 1919 Tax Collection Under New Law
Washington January 9 Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper announced plans to start collecting 1919 taxes with forms nearly ready for distribution. The move assumes revenue measures pass with little change and signals preparation for immediate enforcement.
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Roper
Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Internal Revenue
Senator Fletcher Defends Ship Board Charges
Washington January 9 Senator Fletcher chairman of the senate commerce committee challenged figures by Senator Calder of New York on shipping board extravagance. He argued Hog Island ships cost is unclear since only two or three have been completed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
Senate Commerce Committee
Calder
New York
Shipping Board
Hog Island
Ex-Kaiser Hohenzollern Walks in Amerongen Gardens
By Associated Press Amerongen report says former Kaiser William Hohenzollern can walk in the gardens of Amerongen Castle for the first time in weeks and his health is near normal again after a period of illness or weakness.
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Associated Press
Amerongen
Wiiam
House Rules Committee Delays European Famine Relief
Washington on January 9 reports the House Rules Committee did not report an immediate famine relief bill for Europe. Administration leaders say they have not abandoned hope for quick action and may offer the measure as an amendment if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Europe
Roosevelt Estate Left to Widow in Half Million Trust
The will of Theodore Roosevelt, read in Oyster Bay on January 9, leaves about half a million in estate to his widow for life with a power to dispose by will. Family silver and plate are excluded from the trust. Probate is expected to be filed tomorrow.
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Roosevelt
Sy Associated Press
Oyster Oy
Theodore Roosevelt
British Ministry Personnel Remains Almost Unchanged
London Jan 9 Lloyd George is expected to announce a reconstructed ministry tomorrow with few personnel changes and office redistributions. The premier takes first lord of the treasury Bonar Law becomes minister without portfolio and government leader in the house of commons Churchill is secretary of war Long moves to the admiralty and Shortt becomes home secretary.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
The
Treasury
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Walter Long
Admiralty
Edward Shortt
Importation of Corn and Rice Free by War Trade Board
Washington Jan 9 All restrictions on importing corn and rice were removed today by the war trade board. The board also said it would favorably consider export licenses for jute products except yarns and nitrate bags. Argentina holds large corn stocks for export and a sharp drop occurred in corn on the Chicago board after the announcement.
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Associated Pres
Washington
War Trade Board
Argentina
Chicago Board of Trade
Georgia Casulty List Names 21 Wounded Soldiers
Corporal Jesse R Dockery of Athens listed as severely wounded with next of kin Jim Dockery. Also severely wounded are Henry Holbrook of Buford and Corporal Carl W Ivie of Toccoa. The official casualty list includes twenty one Georgians.
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Jesse R Dockery
Athens
Jim Dockery
Henry Holbrook
Buford
Carl W. Ivie
Toccoa
Berlin Under State of Siege Declared by Ebert Government
The Motoriife Oil Co on Prince Avenue was robbed early Wednesday of several hundred dollars in auto parts and supplies. Entry through the building allowed theft of stock sufficient for many vehicles in the region. Police pursue suspects. authorities expect arrests.
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Motoriife of Co
Prince Avenue
Plan To Take Over All Hun Passenger Ships
London January 9 United States Great Britain and Italy have agreed on a plan to take over German passenger tonnage to be laid before the German and allied arms tice commissions on Monday France is not included as she has bulk Austrian passenger tonnage and favors others handling German shipping
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Associated Press
London
United States
Great Britain
Italy
France
Buenos Aires Striker Clash Paralyzes City Industries
In Buenos Aires on January 9 a fresh clash erupted at the Vasena iron foundry as strikers faced government forces. The strike wave has spread to more than fifty unions, halting most city industries including transportation in a 24 hour protest against state force.
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Associated Press
Buenos Antres
Vasena
Roarly
Corporation Income Tax Rate Set by Conferees in War Revenue Bill
Washington January 9 The Senate and House conferees agreed on new corporation income taxes. Taxes of twelve percent on 1918 earnings and ten percent thereafter replace eight percent. The measure is projected to yield about three quarters of a billion for last year and six hundred million annually afterward.
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Associated Press
Washington
Liseate
House
Ginned Cotton Totals and State Breakdowns Reported
Census Bureau release shows 10,761,278 bales ginned before January 1 with 140,712 round bales and notable shares from Georgia Arkansas California and Texas among others. Included are 140,712 round bales 17,570 American Egyptian and 36,270 Sea Island bales. A separate customer note recounts a Mattoon resident praising Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and related relief after eight years of struggle.
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Washington
Sea Island
Census Bureau Today
Stategate
Matama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Lousiana
Missouri
N.C
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Quick Cure for Croup Observed Early Symptoms
Watch for first signs of croup such as hoarseness and administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy immediately. It is prompt and effective in easing symptoms.
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Chamberlain
Government Troops Rush to Berlin as Spartacans Defeated
Amsterdam dispatch says siege proclaimed in Berlim and likely by the Ebert government. Copenhagen reports Berlin occupied by government troops with thousands entering. Spartacans reportedly defeated and quiet partly restored in the German capital.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Aatais
Bertimy
Ebert
Copenhagen
Berlin
Eenda Bng
Spartacans
Food Administration Profiteering Penalties Issued in Atlanta
Atlanta January 9 The Food Administration vows to push profiteering cases and reports penalties for two merchants. W T Churen at 702 West Peachtree faces three day store closure for failing to observe price standards and fair profit rules. A Bertling at 04 West Peachtree receives five days closed, each required to post signs stating closing reasons.
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Atlanta
Federal Food Administration
W. T. Churen
West Peachtree
A. Bertling
Argonne Avenue to Memorialize Georgia College Soldiers
The Georgian State College of Agriculture plans Argonne Avenue as a campus memorial to alumni who served in World War I. President Andrew M. Soule announces a tree for each man who went to war, a bronze tablet with names and regimental designations, and similar memorials planned for Atlanta.
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Argonne Avenue
Georgian State College of Agriculture
Argonne Forest
Andrew M. Soule
America
Atlanta
Tree and Park Commission
D. F. McClatchie
Pershing Point
Attata
University Annual Editors Elected
The Pandora University Annual editors were elected in the chapel at 2 30 with polls closing at 4 30. Joseph Whitehead of Carlton Georgia was chosen editor in chief. J C McDonald of Douglas Georgia and John W Abney of Athens were elected associate editors. A M Thornton from the agricultural college was elected senior class president.
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Pandora
Polla
Joseph Whitehead
Carlton
Messrs
J. C. McDonald
Douglas
John W. Abney
Athens
A. M. Thornton
The
Agricultural College
Mr Hugh H Gordon Returns From New York and New Hampshire
Mr Hugh H Gordon president of the Commercial bank returned last night after two weeks away visiting relatives and friends in New York and New Hampshire. Mrs Gordon accompanies him and will stay in New Hampshire for several weeks before returning home. Mr Carlton Jester is with fm Quenza.
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Hugh H. Gordon
The
Commercial Bank
New York
New Hampshire
Gordon
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Warsaw
Republican National Committee
Legion of Honor
U. S
Moselle Scott Bridges
Great Relief Council
Senator Fetcher
Ship
Ex-Kaiser
House Committee
Jesse R. Dockery
Motorife Oil CO
Buenos Aires
Mattoon
Robert Allison
Mattoew
Chamberlain’s
Food Administration
University Annual
Quenza
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