National Red Cross Roll Call urged by Wilson
President Wilson urges nationwide support for the Third Red Cross Roll Call from November 2 to 11, emphasizing membership over money and the transition to peace time welfare work. Georgia notes and proclamation from Governor Dorsey reinforce drive, highlighting Red Cross aims and postwar aid.
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Wilson
Dorsey
Georgia
American Legion
Associated Preax
Washington
Red Cross
United States
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Europe
Congress
Secretary of War
American National Red Cross
America
Basil Stockbridge
Woodrow Wilson
Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Red Crown
Georgi
Goldiers
Pasih Lear
Christian Church Clears Bonded Debt Milestone
The Christian Church completed a campaign to retire the remaining $17,564 of bonded debt on its 1915 building. Pledges were gathered Sunday and total payments are due by January 1, 1920. Helpers aim to finish basement gym flooring soon, ending a four year debt burden.
Carranza Soldiers Implicated in American Official Kidnapping
Washington report says Carranza soldiers aided the kidnapping of American Consular Agent W. C. Jenkins, who was released after a $150,000 ransom paid in American gold. Carranza to reimburse Jenkins' friends. Action delayed on Moses amendment after Johnson amendment rejection. Radical immigrants to be excluded via passports power. bill passed Senate and House, sent to president. Browning automatic rifles to arm National Guard as reserve stock suffices for both guard and regulars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
W. C. Jenkins
Carrange
Jenkins
Moses
Johnson
League of Nations Assembly
Senate
Lodge
Coneferces
House
Browning
National Guard
War Department
French Ace Heads Airline Plan From Cuba to Florida
New York captain L K Brillis the French ace credited with downing 46 German planes arrived aboard La Lorraine with two dozen passengers and four two passenger flying machines for a projected Havana to Jacksonville airline. Service to start December 1 and expand to New York later. Five other French aces to assist in establishing the line and training Cuban aviators.
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Associated Press
New York
L. K. Brillis
Frence Ace
la Lorraine
Havana
Key West
Miami
Palm Beach
Jacksonville
$10000 Missing From Express Car Funds in Georgia
Savannah detectives search for a missing $10000 package shipped from Citizens & Southern Bank in Savannah to Sylvania Banking Company. The loss was found when the express messenger reached Sylvania, with hope it was misplaced rather than stolen. The note contains a subsequent political statement by Emmie Hanna Stelling urging restoration of rights to its intended recipients.
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Savannah
Citizens & Southern Bank
Sylvania
Regulars Called to Save Trouble Knoxville Strike
Nashville dispatch reports Governor Roberts, after telephonic guidance from Adjutant General Sweeney, called three federal troop companies from Camp Gordon to Knoxville as a precaution during a potential six thousand worker sympathy strike. National Guard already on standby while street railway service shifts to nonunion crews amid eight days of strike history and intermittent clashes.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Sweeney
Knoxville
Roberts
Camp Cordon
Tenn
National Guard
Fort Oglethorpe
Prohibition Enforcement Bill Veto Overridden In Three Hours
Washington October 27 The house voted 176 to 55 to override President Wilsons veto of the prohibition enforcement bill, with many southern congressmen supporting the move. The president then attended other matters and indicated plans to repass the measure, while dry leaders hoped for action by Wednesday.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Congress
Georgia
Park
Crisp
Wright
Upshaw
Lee
Brand
Vinson
Lankford
Larsen
Florida
Smithwick
Mississippi
Candler
Venable
Johnson
Quinn
Collier
Humphreys
Senate
Wison
Revival Ends After Two Week Series at First Methodist
The two week revival at First Methodist church in Athens Ga concluded Sunday night with Rev W A Shelton of Emory College delivering The Lure of Love. Sixty join the church and a Business Men's Club was formed for all denominations with a lay committee named to plan details.
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First Methodist Church
W. A. Shelton
Emory College
Athens
J. Moll
Shelton
Clarke Foreman
Georgia
Fampa
Florida
Tampa
Stegeman
J. Reynolds
Hartley
Auburn
Columbus
Cunningham
Charlie Thompson
Kid" Woodruff
Capital Welcomes Belgian Royalty on Washington Visit
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold arrived in Washington for a three day stay meeting officials. Vice President Marshall Generals Pershing and March welcomed the royal party at the station as thousands crowded the area. A welcoming pageant with school children and war workers followed before they proceeded to Breckenridge Longs residence.
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Associated Press
Washington
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
Belgium
Marshall
Pershing
March
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Breckenridge Long
Judge Fidelson Leaves Savannah for Wilmington Daily Star
Judge Charles N Fidelson longtime Savannah juvenile court judge resigns to take full management of the Wilmington Daily Star in Wilmington North Carolina He helped establish the juvenile court in Savannah initiated the Public Forum and served as Savannah Rotary Club secretary for years His departure marks a notable shift in local social reform efforts and journalism duties
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Savannah
Charles N. Fidelson
Juvenile Court of
Wilmington
N. C
Wilmington Daily Star
Findelson
University of Georgia
The Steel Strikers Aid From Garment Workers
New York reports 170000 members of the International Garment Workers Association assessed two dollars each to help clothe feed and pay rent for steel strikers.
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New York
International Garment Workers Association
New York Honors Birth Roosevelt Observances Across City
New York marked the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth with services in the city and at Oyster Bay. Hundreds visited the grave as memorial services were held. Mr and Mrs Claud Tuck of Winterville were visitors yesterday.
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New York
Roosevelt
Associated Press
New York Today
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Claud Tuck
Winterville
Automo 1E Dealers Form New Athens Association
Permanent organization of the Athens Automobile Dealers Association was perfected at a meeting at the Denny Motor Co. Officers named are Charles Hedenberg president John Griffeth treasurer and St Julian Yates secretary. Plans include a constitution by the next meeting and a November auto show rivaling larger city expos. The group aims to foster social ties and advance dealer interests.
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Athens Automobile Dealers Assortion
Denny Motor Co
Charles H. Hedenberg
John Griffeth
St. Julian .Yates
Focal
Athens
Emmanuel School Wins First Prize at Southeast Fair
Emmanuel School led Athens entries at the Southeast Fair in Atlanta with eight prizes from eleven exhibits, one-fifth of the Sunday School awards. The Athens map of Saint Paul's Second Missionary Journey won first prize and will be exhibited in Emmanuel Church Sunday School rooms.
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Emmanuel Church
Atlanta
South
Athens
Saint Paul
14 Dead in Muskegon Sea Storm Toll Rises
Muskegon, Oct 24 14 known dead and many missing as the Crosby passenger steamer broke apart on Muskegon piers. In Mobile, Oct 28 the steamer Munda le sank in twenty seven feet of water at the pier with water flooding the hold after sea cocks were opened. officials silent on details.
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Associated Press
Muskegon
Mich
Crosby
Pleces
Muskegon Harr
Mobile Harbor
Mobile
Mundale
Monson Steamship Company
Inspirational Meet At First Baptist Church Declares All Georgia Tour Drive
An enthusiastic meeting at the First Baptist Church urged unity for the All Georgia tour and the forty million Baptist drive. Rev. W. H. Faust of Winder and Dr. B. S. Refley of Atlanta spoke as pastors named committees to deliver four minute speeches across Athens to inform the city about the campaign. Mrs. Patrick Mell traveled to Atlanta and then to Clemton, S. C., for a visit.
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First Baptist Church
Georgia
W. H. Faust
Winder
B. 8. Refley
At- Tanta
Athens
Athens Canteen Entreats 13th Battalion Entertainment
The Athens Canteen hosted the 13th Machine Gun Battalion of the Fifth Division at the YMCA after their arrival. More than 120 uniformed canteen members plus officers, guests, and editors attended a well planned event. The battalion camped on city hall grounds and toured their gear, including two five passenger cars, four White machine gun tracks, two 1.5 ton White trucks, and a trail mobile kitchen.
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Athens
Fifth Division
City
13Th
Chamber of Commerce
American Son
City Hall
A. Lt. Ford
G. D. Watts
H. L. Smith
G. V. Baker
Trail Mobile
Strikers Differ Over Steel Walkout Outcomes
Chicago reports L. E. Titus says workers have lost and men return to work, while John Fitzpatrick counters that the strike is won regardless of outcome, framing it as groundwork for future battles. In Pittsburgh, the steel strike committee met behind closed doors to review progress with no public verdict.
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Chicago
L. E. Titus
Steel Workers Council
John Fitzpatrick
National Committee
Titus
Mapes
Pittsburg
National Steel Strike Committee
Church of Christ In Convention At Statham Church
The 42nd annual convention of the Church of Christ in the Northeast Georgia district convened at Statham for a two day session. Welcome address by Muller McElroy. Ministers and laymen present include R. E. Moss E. Wood O A Smith T O Hatchcock J W Thomas G J Parrish Luther Stone B L Shellfut Claude Mayne and others. Ladies addressing topics include Miss Nancy Martin Miss Satile Shellwot and Mrs B O Miller.
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Statham
Church of Christ
Northeast Georgia
Muller McElroy
R. E. Moss
E. Wood
Winder
O. A. Smith
Keonville
Fla
T. O. Hatchcock
Atlanta
J. W. Thomas
G. J. Parrish
Luther Stone
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Super Man
Adder
Caucasia
Credulor
Christian Church
NEESS
of the Christian Church
French Age
AIR Line
Emmie Hanna Stelling
Tennessee
Camp Gordon
First Methodist
Automo
Emmanuel School
Southeast Fair
First Baptist
Patrick Mell
Clemton
8. C
13Th Battalion
Church of Christ In Convention
Statham Church
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