Austria’s Second Armistice Plea Could Face Different Treatment
Vienna reports a renewed Austro-Hungarian appeal to President Wilson for an immediate armistice and peace talks. Dispatches note uncertain reception in Washington, with military leaders weighing Austria-Hungary’s possible capitulation and the impact on Germany’s stance as allies fear invasion of German soil and potential capitulation.
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Vienna
Switzerland
Austria-Hungaria
Lansing
Wilson
United States
Austria-Hungary
Washington
Austria
Bulgaria
Germany
Passenger ship war halted as Bonar Law reports
London October 29 1914 Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that U boat attacks on passenger steamers have ceased for the time being. He noted, however, that other steamers were attacked in the past week.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Panic Almost on in Cologne
London reports a widening flight from the Rhineland and Westphalia as civilians flee eastward after Allied bombs begin. Banks are emptied by depositors withdrawing German notes, and a financial panic grips Berlin as paper currency disappears while Cologne factories close and residents evacuate.
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London
British Wireless Service
Rhineland
West Phalia
Cologne
Hague
Daily Mail
Berlin
2500 Airplanes in Five Months
Washington reports American aircraft production has reached transportable stage with planes shipped to France. October Liberty motors reached a 1000 unit level, previously thought unattainable before December. Since June 1, about 2500 fighting planes have been sent to American forces in France, highlighting the production surge.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Liberty Motors
Important Meeting Crown Council In Berlin
Paris reports a crown council meeting under Epes William in Berlin with extreme measures hinted by the German government. Reichstag deputies remain in constant session as agitation rises. Versailles conference in London says main armistice terms agreed and final peace terms to be sent to Germany with the armistice terms.
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Crown Council
Paris
Havas
Epes William
Berlin
Zurich
le Journal
Germany
London
Armistice terms demand German fleet and Rhine towns surrender
London reports the Armistice terms require surrender of the German fleet and all submarines, with Allied forces to occupy fortified towns on the Rhine. The Evening News cites understanding from allied nations.
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London
Evening News
Rhine
Cave Says Germany Must Pay For War Prisoner Abuses
London October 29 Sir George Cave British secretary in the house of commons denounced Germany for ill treating British war prisoners and violating POW agreements. He declared Germany ought to be made to pay for these violations and called for consequences.
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London
George Cave
House of Commons
Germany
Home Secretary
Clarke County Democrats Seek Candidates for Board of Commissioners
Hon Howell C. Erwin chairman of Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee writes to the Banner editor from Athens Ga Oct 29 stating no nominations were made at the last primary and that ballot printing will be withheld until Friday Nov 1 to let any Democrat who wishes to run for the Board of Commissioners for Roads and Revenues have his name placed on the ticket movers Brandlett Hodgson and White named as candidates for the office and the party seeks entries for the general election by the deadline.
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Howell C. Erwin
Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee
Banner
Athens, Ga
General Times of Movers
R L. Brandlett
JessTs. M. Hodgson
Hugh W. White
Board of Commissioners For
Howell
Erwin
Expenses reports come in slowly for campaigns
Washington reports show many candidates fail to file campaign contribution and expenditure accounts ten days before the general elections. Returns to the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House are arriving slowly with about half the senatorial accounts and many House candidates missing.
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Washington
Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the
House
German parties to send separate note to Wilson
The executive committee of the German parties in Austria has formed a provisional government and will send a separate note to President Wilson. The Arbeiter Zeitung in Vienna claims Germany Austria and Hungary will capitulate soon.
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Paris
Havas
Austria
Vienna
Wilson
Arbeiter Zeitung
Germany
Hungary
Georgia urged to plant record wheat and food crops
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 29. Governor Dorsey and state and federal agriculture officials issued an appeal to Georgia farmers to plant a wheat crop larger than ever before known in the state. They urged larger crops of corn and other foodstuffs despite the result of peace negotiations and promised cooperation in obtaining labor.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Dorsey
Allies On Italian Front Press Drive Against Austro Hungarians
Allied forces on a 40 mile Italian front from the Benta to the Piave press the offensive against Austro Hungarians. American reserves stand ready behind lines as British French and Italian troops drive Austrians from mountain passes toward the frontier. Americans shell rail hubs and drones report air losses amid air war developments.
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Associated Press
Benta
Piave River
Belgium
France
Chairman Vance McCormack Appeals for Democratic Funds
Hon Vance McCormack chairman of the National Democratic Committee appeals to Athens Clarke county Democrats to raise a thousand dollars to support the November election. President Wilson urges people to back his policies and a Democratic Congress. Citizens are asked to telegraph or mail donations to the Banner office to show loyalty and prevent a Republican victory.
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Vance McCormack
National Democratic Committee
Wilson
Athens
Clarke County
McCormack
Fortson and Bradwell Form Modern City Law Partnership
Messrs Fortson and Bradwell form a key city law partnership effective November first. Fortson, a longtime city leader and attorney for multiple major clients, teams with J D Bradwell, son of the late Dr D Bradwell. They will represent Southern Railway, Talulla Falls Railway, Commercial Bank and others while also practicing law from offices at 402 93 and 04 Southern Mutual building.
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Blanton E. Fortson
J. D. Bradwell
Fortson
Big City
The
Southern Railway Co
Tallulah Falls Railway Co
Commercial Bank
D. Bradwell
State Normal School
Georgia
Bradwell
Southern Hallway Co
Southern Mortgage and Loan Co
Tallula Falls Railway Co
Uhoy
Southern Mutual
Messrs. Fortson and
Statements Continue To Pour Out From Leaders On Appeal
Washington Oct 29 Statements continue to pour out today from Democratic and Republican leaders. Representative Fess chair of the Republican congressional committee says no previous president had asked the electorate as Wilson does. Congressman Ferris chair of the Democratic committee says the controversy is whether the American people want the president backed by a trained military establishment to conduct the war or by a political committee of wenchooled and untrained men.
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Washington
Representative Fess
Republican Congressional
Wilson
Ferris
Democratic Congressional Committee
Hart Court 15 Postponed By Judge Hodges
Hartwell Ga Oct 29 Judge Walter L Hodges of the Northern Circuit postponed Hart Court 15 due to fear of influenza spread. The adjournment follows health concerns and a request from officials to delay hearings.
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Hart Court
Hodges
Hartwell, Ga
Walter L. Hodges
Landmark Farm Auction Near Hartwell Ga in Hart County
Hartwell Ga Oct 29 An old McCurry homestead landmark on the Savannah River will be sold on the first Tuesday in November bidder Mehighfest. The McCurry family owned the farm for over a century and it is the birthplace of the late Hon A C McCurry. The property features one of the region’s finest mineral springs.
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Hartwell
Mehighfest
McCurry
Savannah River
A. @. McCurry
America Under Double Obligation To World
Atlanta, Oct 29. As Allied victory grows, humanity's demand grows with it. The food administration urges the American people to double efforts in food conservation. We must send provisions to sustain armies and allies and, where possible, share their burden. The program requires a 50 percent increase in last year's food exports, achievable only through self denial and sacrifice by all.
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Atlanta
Food Administration
America
United States
Inter-Allied Food Council
Germany
Atlantic
Victory
Brassards for Soldiers Relatives by Red Cross
Widows and parents of service members may receive a free brassard with a gold star for each deceased relative. Other relatives can buy at 5 cents. Red Cross Home Service Section asks for names and counts, ask Miss Corinne Gerdine at telephone 66.
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Red Cross
Corinne Gerdine
Home Service Section
Mr J H Perry of Bishop Dies at 38 After Illness
Mr J H Perry a farmer of Bishop Georgia died at his home at 10 oclock Monday morning after a brief illness of pneumonia following influenza His wife died from the same illness last Thursday leaving the family bereaved Two of the children are ill with influenza He is survived by ten children his mother Mrs Annie Perry of Jefferson and two sisters and five brothers Funeral services and interment will be held at Farmington this afternoon at 4 oclock
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Bishop
Perry
Annie Perry
Jefferson, Ga
Esther Miller
Nicholson
Alvin Perry
Waycross
Newt Perry
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