Supreme Allied Powers set to propose plan for Russian issue
Paris January 21 the supreme council of the great powers will submit a concrete plan for solving the Russian problem at tomorrow's meeting the communique said main features agreed in principle include a 20 sovereign remedy and avoiding presence of Sel grace officials in Paris while investigating political conditions Russia to be examined without both sides adherents in Paris the Danish minister’s report on Petrograd was cited to show futility of dialogue
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council of the Great Powers
Sazoroff
Russia
Paria
Scuventus
Petrograd
Ladies Rest Room Opens in Warner Building by Feb 1
Athens merchants and city officials plan a prominent Ladies Rest Room in the Warner building next to the Strand theater with Feb 1 opening. Funds and upkeep will be shared by local businesses and government, aiming to offer a comfortable rest space with lunch area and parcel check.
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Athens
Warner
Strand Theatre
Tne
Lst
Thors
National Banks Prosperous Despite War Burdens
Washington report shows national banks grew profitably last year with earnings and deposits at new highs. Comptroller John Skelton Williams notes that from seventeen billion dollars of Liberty bonds marketed to Oct 31, half were sold through national banks, while deposits rose by two billion dollars.
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Washington
Jan
John Skelton Williams
Deposed Postal Head Claims High Rate Is Purpose
Edward Reynolds of New York testifies before the house post office committee that government control of the telephone and telegraph interests exists mainly to raise rates and subsidize private companies. Reynolds was relieved of VP and GM duties at the Postal Telegraph Cable Company by Postmaster General Burleson.
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Associated Press
Washigton
Edward Reynolds
New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Burleson
House Post Office Committee
Ecrippion Telephone Companies
Armour Defends Packing Industry in Senate Hearing
J Ogden Armour of Chicago president of Armour and Co spent over four hours before the house interstate commerce committee reading a prepared statement opposing government regulation of the meat packing industry and answering questions. The examination will be continued tomorrow. Armour denied excessive profits noting returns last year on 861 million dollars of business yielded less than two cents on every dollar of sales.
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Associated Press
Weekington
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Armour & Co
House
Commerce Committee
Armour
British Warned of Death Traps
London dispatch reports British army investigators uncovered German booby traps during the retreat. A near Bray factory study revealed a two piece iron plate detonator system and a spring loaded mechanism tied to a heavy explosive charge. A colonel and engineer team examined a suspect petrol can, uncovering eight pounds of deadly powder and a concealed detonator in the can bottom, preventing a fatal trap. The account includes reflections on nerve, hunches, and caution in handling suspected devices.
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London
Associated Press
Bray
Cpair
Iit
Japanese Desire for Settlement Outlined by Foreign Minister
In an address to the Japanese parliament Foreign Minister Uchida declared Japan is determined to pursue a fair and clean policy in all international relations. He stressed that Japan will act to safeguard the development and welfare of the Chinese nation and has no intention of actions that would militate against Chinese interests.
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Washington
Uchda
Japan
Demobilization of British Army Accelerates at English Stations
London Dec 12 AP Correspondent The British army is rapidly demobilizing with 80 000 men processed through six dispersal stations in England. About 15 stations will handle 2 000 men every 24 hours as Major General B F Burnett Hitchcock outlines plans and categories for discharge while ensuring care for 500 000 sick and wounded.
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Associated Press
England
B. F. Burnett Hitchcock
Camp Wimbledon
France
Hitchcock
Russia
Rai
Mans- Hitchcock
Offi
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Holland
Wimbledon
Dutch Discuss Ex Kaiser Fate at Amerongen
Amerongen residents divided over what to do with William Hohenzollern the former German emperor. AP correspondent finds mixed views among locals at a village hotel near Amerongen castle. A cattle dealer defends him noting his gratitude to God while others criticize royal privilege and the Kaiser’s role in war deaths amid lingering sentiment in the Utrecht province.
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Amerongen
Associated Press
Wiliam Hohenzollern
Holand
Utrecht
Hohenzollern
Jones
Paul Kruger
Thalian Club Elects Eleven New Members
The Thalian Club of the University held a competitive tryout to elect eleven new members. Winners include J. B. Ross of Winder Archie E. Griffith Beck Griffin John L. Conyers Cartersville William Hamm Gainesville C GostJinger J D Fagan Fort Valley R M Nix Lawrenceville C T Conyers Gainesville. Old Thalians in college include Robert T. O Callaghan E M McCanless H Reid DeJarnette Comer Howell and Miss Mary Lyndon directs.
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Thalian Club
Phi Kappa Literary Society
Georgia
Thalians
J. B Ross
Winder
Archie E. Griffith
Beck
Griffin
John L. Conyers
Cartersville
Wiliam Hamm
Gainesvile
C. Gost Jinger
J. D. Fagan
Fort Valley
R. M. Nix
Lawrenceviile
Athens
Thalmaas
Tmatiece
Thatians
The Senate Social Club Revived at University
The old Senators club at the university, once famed for formal dances and exclusive gatherings, is revived with Harry Whorter elected president. Thirty five top students chosen as charter members join. The group plans monthly parties while promoting spirit and cooperation among fraternities. Athens girls are urged to rejoice.
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Chaste Peeben
Vene
DeJarnett
J. W. Crawford
Kouta
Calhoun
Why Devi
Woodall
He Ton
Haggler
Satterfield
Moxy
Dooly
Athens
Bank Election. Annual stockholders meet in Jefferam
Special to Banner from Jefferam Georgia reports the Bank of Jackson County held its annual stockholders meeting on Monday January 20 in the bank office. The bank showed creditable results for the past year with plans for the coming year discussed and directors named. Attendees included P J Roberts NW I Mobley OC Wills J A Wits J H Bogge BE L Willameon J D Bilington T A Brana and A C.
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Jefferam
Bank of
Jackson County
P. J. Roberts
I. Mobley
W. OC. Wills
J. A. Wits
J. H. Bogge
BE. L. Willameon
J. D. Bilington
T. A. Brana
A. C
Three Famous National Guard Divisions Ordered Homeward Early
Three renowned National Guard divisions receive orders to begin early return home. The plan anticipates a formal welcome at a parade in which the Wildcats, also called Buckeye units, are expected to participate. The event marks a notable homecoming as troops are paraded through public streets.
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National Guard
Bull Fighting Remains Banned in Mexico City
Mexico City observers report that bull fighting stays prohibited in the federal district and surrounding territories under central government control. An attempt in the Chamber of Deputies to overturn the presidential decree was defeated by one vote. Noted torero Juan Silveti spoke in support of resuming the traditional sport.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Juan Silvetl
Y M C A Ships Overseas Supplies Worth Millions
The Y M C A announces two and three quarters shipment for American troops, part of wartime aid. Over the last eighteen months the organization has shipped supplies valued in the millions, with efforts coordinating seals and battalion support for the troops overseas.
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Associated Preset
New York
Youngs Men's Christian Association
Ammericha
Organizaton
War Work Council
Athens Tax Payers Laud City Tax Return Proposal
A reader praises the Athens city council for a proposed step to improve tax returns. The letter notes real estate is taxed fairly while personal property and stock returns often undervalue assets, urging clearer assessments and citizen participation in filings. The writer backs the council and predicts broad approval from fair minded residents.
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Athens
No Land Is Safe From Propaganda Of Bolsheviki
Copenhagen reports Danish minister M. de Scavenius returned from Petrograd with Danish legation staff describing Bolshevik propagandists sent to Berlin and from there to England France and China. He says four hundred propagandists were in Berlin before the German revolution and that Bolshevik leaders foresee a quick October-like upheaval again if entente intervention occurs. He cautions Russia cannot reorganize industry under communistic rule while foreign states do not share such principles and notes foreign intervention seems likely but may face little resistance.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Russia
Germany
China
England
France
Harold de Scavenius
Petrograd
Berlin
M. de Scavenius
Coremtion
Entente
Petro Ery Provegands
Radek
Moscow
Soviet
Europe
Miss Ruth Williams Guest of Lawrenceville Hosts
Miss Ruth Williams of Athens is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Will lame at their home near Lawrenceville as reported by the Lawrenceville News Herald.
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Ruth Williams
Athens
J. C. Willame
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville News Herald
British Merchants Active In Mexico Trade Expands
Mexico City report states British merchants renew old markets in Mexico and gain new ones. National Railways offices note a freighter sailed from Liverpool with British merchandise for Mexico. The voyage increases steamship service between Pacific coast ports of the United States and Mexico. Japanese interests plan to establish lines with west coast Mexican ports.
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Mexico
National Railways
Liverpool
Sion
Pacifc
United States
Unaware Yet of Peace Through Arctic Trek
A remote overland journey from Fort McMurray into the Alberta and Great Wee region navigates the Athabasca and Kensie rivers. The trek passes through the deep snow barrens where wind and white wilderness stretch for leagues. The travelers face isolation as weeks pass before return to civilization.
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Coe Sascary
Arctic
Fort McMurray
Alberta
Great Wee
Athabasca
Kensie
Great Barrens
Dean Inge on League of Nations Utterly Utopian Dream
London December 11 Dean Inge of St Pauls Cathedral told a British Italian League meeting a Japanese counterpart questioned the League s prospects He doubted success but urged trying The exchange highlighted misgivings about disarmament and nonpeace motives among some supporters while Inge warned the League is a utopian dream nearing realization
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London
Associated Press
Dean Inge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
League of Nations
League of Nation
League of Nationa
What is an English gentleman says Dean Inge
The Rev William Ralph Inge dean of St Pauls quoted Bernard Shaw saying A gentleman is a man who tries not to take out of life more than he puts in He called the definition revolutionary yet true to the gentlemanly character and urged its lesson for training the young in trains
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Associated London
William Ralph Inge
St. Paul's
Bernard Shaw
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