Georgia Moonshining Penalty Proposal Spurs Sheriff Bonuses
Atlanta official D J Gantt urges state officials to pay sheriffs 25 to 50 dollars for each still or bootlegger seized to boost enforcement of the Prohibition law as the eighteenth amendment takes effect. He plans a federal five state force to coordinate with local authorities and hit the moonshine source.
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D. J. Gantt
Atlanta
Mr. Gantt
Gant
Gantt
Georgia
Florifa
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Revenue Department
Cuba
Bahamas
Agsidt
Mquor
Auto Travel Demands Elimination of Grade Crossings
George W. Hanson president of Hanson Motor Company argues for grade crossing removals to save lives and speed auto travel. He cites April 1918 district accidents, annual deaths and injuries, and estimates hundreds of crossings could be eliminated yearly by underpasses or overpasses. He urges highways that avoid rail crossings to reduce delays and crashes along the Atlanta to Augusta corridor.
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George W. Hanson
Hanson Motor Company
South
Mr. Hanson
Atlanta
United States
Georgia
Augusta
George. W. Hanson
Cattlemen To Meet In Montgomery In January
The Southern Cattlemen's Association holds its Eighth Annual Convention in Montgomery January 27 to 30. J. D. Eldridge of Gregory, Arkansas, is president and Dr. R. M. Gow of Little Rock is secretary. Business sessions occur at the bi public auditorium with cattle sales at the Union. The Teague Hotel serves as headquarters for the group.
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Monteonetz
E Southern Cattlemen's “Association
Montgomery
South
J. D. Eldridge
Gregory
Arkansas
R. M. Gow
Little Rock
Teague Hota
WPL
Senator Williams Attacks Senate Membership
Warhinetan reports Senator Williams launches a sharp critique of the Senate membership. The Associated Press note describes party alignment and internal tensions as Williams questions committee assignments and influence, signaling potential floor clashes over leadership and policy direction.
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Williams
Senate
Ziron Tonic Promises Health Boost After Cordele Testimony
A Cordele Georgia resident Mr Sim Grimsley reports Ziron tonic improved his down system appetite strength and headaches. The ad touts Ziron as a scientific iron mix with max vomica and phosphate salts claiming red blood and color return. Money back guarantee offered.
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Sim’ Grimsley
Cordele
Max Vomica
U S and Japan Take Over Big Trade in India
London report says since World War I began the United States and Japan dominate most of India's export import trade previously held by Central Powers. Japan leads in electrical goods copper paper glassware textiles and clothing while US gains in machinery hardware and instruments. British exporters hampered by war.
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Associated Press
London
United States
Japan
India
United State
Thdia Nes Buen
Great Britain
Senators Work to End Treaty Deadlock Amid Campaigns
Washington January 13 Senators Lodge Massachusetts and Hitchcock Nebraska Republican and acting Democratic leaders said both parties are united to end the senate treaty deadlock and prevent the treaty issue from affecting the upcoming campaign. They spoke to spokesmen for groups claiming to represent twenty million citizens urging early ratification.
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Washington
Lodge
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Coal Committee to Begin Real Work
Washington January 13 The coal strike settlement commission started considering claims of soft coal miners for higher wages and shorter hours after operators in the central competitive field agreed to participate and accept the commission's decision. New York January 13 Otto H. Kahn urged revision of the income tax law to keep it within moderation and provide relief amid economic disturbances.
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Associated Press
Weahington
Coal Strike Settlement Commission
New York
Otto H. Kahn
Hindenburg May Become A Millionaire
Berlin January 13 reports in the Hertin Gazette that Field Marshal von Hindenburg may attain millionaire status from his writings. It is said he sold some of his works for 12 000 pounds, worth about 2 000 000 marks at the current exchange.
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Hindenburg
Berlin
Field Marshal von Vindenbore
Tee
Hertin Gazette
Aome
America
Jury Selections for January Term 1920 Superior Court
Juries drawn for January term 1920 include grand jury and traverse jury. Grand members listed. regulars for Monday January 19 and Wednesday January 21 named. extras noted. Calendar lists uncontested and contested divorce cases with case numbers and parties. calendar dates begin January 19. criminal docket and appearance docket noted for Saturday.
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Superior Court
Grand Jury
Traverse Jury
W. T. Collins
Max M. Hubert
Jno
W. Chipley
Thos. R. Crawford
Louis M. Fotwler
Parks T. Botts
J. F. Whitehead
C. N. Weatherly
Chas. W. Pittard
W. C. Jordan
T. C. Fowler
James H. Dosier
Jnc
N. Carlton
B. Freeman
L. M. Leathers
Otho Brown
J. Y. Talmadge
Graves F. Stephenson
Chas. H. Newton
A. E. Davison
Robt
C. Campbell
W. Vasery
P. White
Jerry Davis
Edw. Bancroft
B. F. Hardeman
Thos. P. Stanley
W. W
Fred J. Orr
J. G. White
J. L. Moore
T. W. Thornton
R. D. Hancock
J. C. McClain
J. ¥. Bryant
F. G. Birchmore
Be. E. Ogletree
Oscar W. Davison
J. J. Oldam
Chas. A. Scudder
G. A. Doster
B. F P. Lyle
S. DB. Wing
B. L. Burnett
T. J. Kerlin
Chas. M. Bolton
Y. F. Cash
HR. W. Holman
0. T. Nash
H. C. Briscoe
Wm. T Bryan
Earnest Michael
Mell Coile
W. L. Suddeth
R. C. Barber
M. M. Levy
M. J. Abney
E. Eifer
K. L. Haughey
W. J. Peeples
C. J. Whitelead
F. C. O'Kelley
M. J. Costa
Effender
Ashcraft-Wilkinson Company
Athena Coca Cola Bottling Company
Simith and
Jones
Jackson
Sheriff
Commercial Bank Va
American State Bank
Welch
Anthony
Moss
Aes
Yarbrough
Yerby Va
Gilham
Siskva
Givens
Ingle
Smith
Stephens
Williams Shouse
McAdoo
Rowland
Dison
Admis
Harper
Miller
Western Union
alias—Howard
Callaway
Barrett
Kell
Larpett
Chapman
Powell
L. and H. Garment Mfz
Va. Arthur
Merchants and Mechanics National Bank
Borders Strickland
Carrett Va
Hunnicutt
Poldare
Hardeman
Booth
Lay
City Garage
Cass
League of Nations meeting marks a new era
Associated Press reports President Wilson called for a League of Nations meeting, to be held Friday, as a step toward international cooperation pledged by the Versailles treaty. Cablegrams from Britain, France, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Belgium and Spain say the measure will make the League a living force aiding nations the path to peace and prosperity.
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Associated Presa
Speemilg
Council of I. Or iv
Wilson
League of Nation
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Brazil
Belgium
Spain
Atlantic Fleet Starts On Winter South Sea Tour
The main body of the Atlantic fleet led by Admiral Henry B. Wilson sails from Hampton Roads for Guantanamo Cuba for annual winter maneuvers. Despite reduced crews, the force includes seven dreadnoughts 36 destroyers and submarines as part of an extensive wartime exercise plan emphasizing aviation cooperation submarine tactics and high speed maneuvers.
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Old Point Comfort
Atlantic Feet
Henry B. Wilson
Hampton Roads
Guantanamo
Cuba
Atlantic
Wilson’s May
Pennsylvania
United States
Oklahoma
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
Florida
Delaware
North Dakota
Constantinople
United States Rejects Part of German Indemnity at Scapa Flow
Washington reports the United States refuses to accept any portion of the indemnity proposed for the destruction of the German fleet at Scapa Flow. The plan would have Germany pay or turn over inland ships docks and tugs with the US to receive two percent. Officials did not detail objections, but U.S. representatives at the peace conference favored destroying ships to avoid increased postwar naval burdens.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Scapa Flow
Supreme Council
State Department
Stormy Scene in House Over Army Award Investigations
Washington January 13. The congressional probe into army decoration awards sparked a stormy House session. Representative Guallivan slung fierce charges at General March Chief of Staff while other members defended him.
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Associated Press
Washington
Movement For Congressional
House
General March
Chile
Guallivan
Gen
March
Forces to withdraw portions of Siberian expedition
Secretary of War Baker announced that portions of American forces in Siberia would be withdrawn immediately while the withdrawal of the entire expedition was under consideration. A formal note to Japan regarding the move was en route to Tokyo and may be made public after arrival.
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Associated Press
Washington
Siberia
Baker
Japan
Tokio
Mills Could Pay Seventy Five Cents and Make Money
Savannah firm E A Cutts Co disputes hoarding claims and notes 600000 bales for sale. They say mills could pay seven to eight tenths of a dollar per pound and still profit, markets misprice at 40 cents, while cotton remains held for clothes and dry goods. The item weaves in stray text about Mary and a teacher, appearing as unrelated filler.
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Messrs
B. A. Cutts
Savannah
Cotton Boll
E. A. Cutts
Liverpool
Mary
New Secretary for Georgia Library
The appropriation for the Georgia Library Commission enables securing Miss Charlotte Templeton as secretary Librarian. She was hosted by the University of Georgia Library staff in Athens. The commission, long a volunteer effort, becomes a funded educational force shaping state affairs.
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Georgia Library Commission
Charlotte Templeton
University of Georgia
Sneedall
Athens
Lecinlomre
Georgia
Lincoln Chosen for National Prohibition Convention
Washington Jan 13 The national executive committee of the prohibition party selected Lincoln Nebraska as the site and date July 21 for the 1920 national convention.
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Washington
The
Proheition Party
Etate
Nebraska
Berlin unrest leaves many dead and wounded
Basle dispatch reports heavy Berlin protests at the Reichstag with troops firing on demonstrators and bayonet use as crowds tried to rush entrances. Several killed or wounded, order later restored amid widespread looting in Oberhausen and factory closures as public security measures tighten.
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Associated Press
Basle
Berlin
Reichstag
Ber
London
Workers’ Council
Reich
Former student at Ga. High honored in war citation
The father of Lieut. Elliott M. Braxton received the official War Department citation for his son, 319th Infantry, killed October 11, 1918 in the Meuse-Argonne drive. Braxton rallied scattered units under heavy fire, led an assault, and was mortally wounded, earning a distinguished service citation.
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Elliott M. Braxton
University of Georgia
Newport
Ton
Braxton
Athens
France
Chariie Martin
E. M. Braxton
War Department
E.mott M. Braxton
319Th. Infantry
Elliott M. Holy
Port Meyer
Adjutant General ‘of the Army
Washington, D. C
Meuse-Argonne
Hoboken
Cunel
Strick Jem
Brett
Wm. C. Vandewater
L. M. Brett
Johnson Accepts Wilsons Peace Treaty Challenge
New York Jan. 14 Senator Hiram Johnson of California said in Brooklyn he would accept President Wilsons challenge to have the ratification of the Peace treaty before the people He warned against repression of free speech and the right of assembly and urged protection of civil liberties.
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Associated Press
New York
Hiram Johnson
California
Brooklyn
Wilson
Carranza Plans 10 Disband Forces Under Obregon
Washington reports Jan 2 that Carranza plans to disband Obregon loyalists and deploy 5,000 troops into Sonora to replace Obreron troops. The action is tied to political plans and residency changes amid ongoing Mexican power struggles.
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Carranza
Obregon
Washington
Associated Press
Sonora
Mexico
Obregon Troopa Mare
Eage Ig
Bregon
Murder of Louisville Girl Remains Unsolved
A Louisville girl murdered in a reported early case remains unsolved. Details are scarce with partial OCR errors. Investigators pursue leads as authorities seek motive and suspects in the fatal assault.
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Louisville
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