Prohibition as 1916 Campaign Issue Rises in House Vote
Washington December 23 Special. The Hobson resolution failed to reach a two thirds majority prompting prohibition advocates to push national ban as a dominant 1916 campaign issue. States like New York New Jersey Illinois Indiana and Massachusetts backed the measure with 189 to 197 votes cast. Representative Adamson of Georgia defended state or local prohibition and warned the amendment could undermine existing laws while pledging to oppose barrooms and social drinking.
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Thomasville Campfire aids needy with home made toys and carols
In Thomasville Georgia on Christmas day the Campfire girls organized a toy bazar benefiting the poor. All toys were homemade in America, including elephants lions and dogs, reflecting public support for the cause. They sang carols door to door and were guests at Mrs. B H Wright's home after the event.
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New Canal Problem Reveals Fresh Water Currents
Washington reports a new hydraulics issue from the Panama Canal showing how mixing fresh Chagres river water with seawater in the locks creates strong currents. These flows threaten vessels as lock valves open, causing delays and the need for careful handling in Mira Flores lock where the Limari waited fifteen minutes for currents to subside.
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Attractive Services at Cathedral Sunday
Dr John F B Atkin will preach at 11 00 at St Philip s Episcopal Cathedral with Sting Gut the Old Ring in the New Holy Communion at 8 00 am Sunday school gift Manger at 2 20 pm and a 7 45 pm sermon on the Acceptable Year of the Lord.
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St. Philip's Episcopal Cathedral
Books Needed By Over 200 Pupils At Holmes Institute 1914
At Holmes Institute 1914 trustees meeting BR Holmes, president, said more than two hundred students enrolled who could not buy books. Rev G W Wallace was elected manager of the industrial department. A resolution asking the city council for a donation was adopted, and praise was given for electing R J Guinn to succeed George M Hope.
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Children of Waycross Given Treat by Eagles
Waycross Georgia on December 25 a Christmas tree in Beaut park hosted by the Eagles fed about 200 local children. A decorated tree loaded with toys stood as girls received dolls and boys horns and drums. Spectators filled the park as volunteers and committees prepared gifts and baskets for the needy alongside King’s Daughters donations.
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Will Ask That Reward Be Offered for Negro Slayer
Waycross Ga December 25 Special When the county commissioners meet next they will consider a request to offer a substantial reward for the arrest with proof to convict the slayer of Frank Moore who died recently in Jackson Tennessee from a pistol wound inflicted by a negro at Glenmore Moore was shot at night without provocation or warning the negro cursed his two companions and threatened to kill them then disappeared It is expected Governor Slaton will be asked to offer a reward for the arrest Moore was a son of Rev Francis Moore Episcopal rector of Somerville Tennessee He had just received a letter from home telling of his father's death
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Dr Ficklen to Speak at Railroad Y M C A
Rev J B Ficklen of Inman Park Presbyterian church will address the meeting at the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association rooms 381 1/2 West Alabama street Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. A rousing song service will be enjoyed by all. The association invites all railroad men to spend an hour of this last Sunday of the old year at the meeting.
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Charity Begins at Home Says Labor Assembly
Waycross Georgia December 2 resolutions from the Waycross Trades of Labor Assembly deplore the Belmum condition but oppose importing Belgians into Georgia. They urge aid for widows and orphans of Colorado mine disasters rather than foreign workers.
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Parker Son of Judge Seeks U S Attorney Aide Post
Waycross Va December 2 A report says D M Parker former Baxley mayor and son of Waycross Judge T A Parker is among applicants for the job of assistant to United States District Attorney Earle M Donalson. Macon reports indicate likely no immediate changes and several prominent attorneys seek the post with decisions awaited.
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Sane Christmas at Cordele
Cordele Georgia December 25 with hundreds singing carols and a Christmas tree in the business district the evening passed soberly no fireworks were allowed and none discharged on the streets to protect cotton and property no accidents marred the day in Cordele authorities report a calm holiday observance.
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Shortage of Coal Impacts Clayton Utilities
In Eufasia December 49, Clayton town faced coal shortages causing power outages and waterworks shutdowns for several nights. Local business leaders are seeking a remedy to prevent further disruption to town services.
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Swiss Council Urged to Mediate Peace Talks
Paris reports M. Jyschen of Luxemburg asked the Swiss federal council to mediate between France and Germany to open peace negotiations. He had previously urged The Hague, but the Dutch government offered no encouragement. He argued that with neither side holding a clear advantage now is the moment to talk peace before a potential shift in momentum.
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Great Film Feature Shown at the Grand
The Spoilers shown at the Grand for the last time with capacity crowds. Based on Rex Beach, the western mining drama recreates a blasting scene by building a real mining camp. McNamara and Farnum scenes deliver intense action. actor Swieski injured his arm during filming. Matinee five cents, evenings ten cents.
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Rex Bench
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Wiliam Farnum
Glenister
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Fitzgeralds Christmas baskets aid city’s needy
Fitzgerald and a committee from The Leader Enterprise filled baskets with necessities and luxuries. They distributed the baskets Thursday afternoon to residents facing hardship, spreading Christmas cheer across the city.
Quake Is Recorded at Georgetown Observatory
Severe earthquake shocks lasting ten minutes were recorded by Georgetown University seismic observatory. The director said the shocks began at 10 51 p m and the center of disturbance lay about 1200 miles from Washington.
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Hope of religion and war's tragedy in church
At Furnes Belgium an Associated Press reporter witnessed a dawn scene in St Nicolas church where a thousand Belgian soldier cyclists bivouacked. A coffin of a child lay in the apse as a priest intoned a funeral mass while mud covered soldiers knelt before the altar. The church filled with carols and a row of bicycles stood center aisle as soldiers repaired bikes and shared black bread breakfast.
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Night Attack Breaks Quiet as Church Hosts Service
Shadows from the church and the blaze of German guns signal an assault on Mieuport. Amid the bombardment the great church bursts into activity while religious services continue as before, preserving a strange blend of war and worship.
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