Debates and policy clashes rake Georgia campaign
Atlanta letters report Hardwick and Upshaw debating the Senate race with Hardwick declining to a joint clash for now. Disturbing criticism from Billy Sunday prompts counterpoints by Lem B Jackson on cotton and wheat prices under government policy.
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Atlanta
Tom Hardwick
William D .Upshaw
Georgia
United States Senate
Upshaw
Hardwick
Millen
Moultrie
Billy
Lem B. Jackson
Market Bureau
Georgia State Department of Agriculture
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Registrants Told to Update Addresses Under New Rules
Provost Crowder issues a nationwide warning urging all registrants in the state to notify county local boards of any change of abode or post office address. The move aims to ensure delivery of the new regulation questionnaires by December 15 and to keep registrants informed to protect their exemption or discharge rights.
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General Crowder
State Military Department
Deadlock Holds at Fourth District Convention
In Columbus the Fourth Congressional District convention adjourned after five days and 256 ballots without nominating a successor to Judge W. C. Adamson. Delegates meet again December 11 and remain determined to avoid a dark horse candidate.
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Columbus
W. C. Adamson
Fourth Congressional District
Much Grain Being Planted This Season
Farmers across the section are preparing land and planting wheat. The largest acreage in the area’s history is expected for fall and winter planting. Cold weather has reduced Hessian fly risk, enabling safer sowing and enabling fertilizers and land prep to aid the emergency effort.
Boy Gives $5.23 Savings to Red Cross
A 13 year old boy from Cyrus Minnesota sent his entire savings to the Red Cross totaling 5.23 dollars. His letter said he saved dimes and nickels for years to help the sellers and make a good contribution.
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Cyrus
Minn
Red Cross
Federal Prohibition Amendment Moves to House Vote
The prohibition amendment has cleared the Senate and heads to the House in the current session. Prohibition campaigners have worked to build state support for passage in the House, after which it would go to the President for approval and then to state legislatures for ratification or rejection.
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Senate
House
Geo G Palmer In Famous Murder Case
The hearing for a new trial in the Chapman murder case is set for December 21 before Judge Littlejohn. Dr. Chapman is charged with killing Walter Wade of Sumter County. former Solicitor Geo C Palmer will likely aid the defense. Seven volumes of testimony were filed. trial of W S Johnson, also charged, is slated for early next week in Sumter superior court.
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Chapman
Sumter County
Littlejohn
Walter Wade
Geo. C. Palmer
O. R. Perkins
W. S. Johnson
Sumter Superior Court
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Adamson to Leave Congress Shortly
Congress member Adamson said he would resign after his Fourth District convention on December 11 and after his successor is appointed. He told President Wilson he would depart Congress soon following the convention.
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Adamson
Congress
Washington
Wilson
Dr E M Green to Assume Penn State Hospital Superintendency
Dr E M Green director of clinics at Georgia State Sanitarium will depart for Pennsylvania early next month to take the superintendency of the state hospital for the insane. The position is among the most important in the United States and acknowledges his abilities in this field.
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E. M. Green
Georgia State Sanitarium
Pennsylvania
State Hospital
Green
United States
Wants Check Put On Whisky Sales
Judge William T. Newman presiding in Columbus as the Western District of Georgia convened. The first day focused on revenue cases of minor character. Newman urged the grand jury to stop whisky sales to soldiers in uniform, with several such cases pending and defendants listed as women from the abolished restricted district of Columbus. Foreman of the grand jury was Hon. L. H. Chappell.
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Columbus
Federal Court For
Western District of Georgia
William T. Newman
Newman
L. H. Chappell
Death of Thomas J Harris Revered County Farmer
Mr Thomas J Harris died at his home nine miles north of Butler on Tuesday afternoon after a ten day illness from pneumonia and complications. He was about 43 native to the county and survived by his wife and three sons. He leaves substantial land holdings and a comfortable estate. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Riley cemetery at 11 o'clock with Rev. M. T. Gaultney and Rev. L. A. Harrell officiating before a large crowd of mourners.
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Thomas J Harris
Butler
Harris
James Harris
Riley
M. T. Gaultney
L. A. Harrell
Well Known Stewart County Woman Dies at Home
Louise Moore 66 wife of Rev J E Moore dies at home in Stewart county near Richland after months of illness. A devout Missionary Baptist member, she is survived by husband and five children H O Moore Marion county M L Moore Webster county J D Moore Emory Texas Mrs E T Turner Webster county and Mrs P W Purvis Taylor county.
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Stewart County
Richland
Louise Moore
J. E. Moore
New Warden Wright Starts Duty at Taylor County
EF L Wright entered upon duties as convict warden of Taylor county on Saturday. He brings 12 years in the convict system and has impressed all who met him with perseverance energy and a kind yet fearless approach.
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EF. L. Wright
Taylor County
Wright
Growth of Federal Reserve System Growth of Federal Reserve System
Between November 1 and November 16 1917 state banks and trust companies with total resources of 845 796 400 were admitted to the Federal Reserve system.
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Federal Reserve System
Hearing Postponed In Superior Court Cases
Judge G H Howard notified counsel that hearings set for next Monday are postponed due to illness. An early January date will be announced with due notice. Parties who were to appear on Monday are excused.
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G. H. Howard
Col Steed Breaks Arm Cranking Automobile
In attempting to crank his car yesterday around 11 o'clock Hon W E Steed suffered a broken right arm above the wrist and severe thumb injury while preparing to attend the funeral of his friend Thomas J Harris at his home. Doctors Edwards Montgomery and Fickling set the compound fracture and Col Steed received sympathy from many friends during a busy season.
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W. E. Steed
Col. Steed
Thomas J. Harris
Selected For Military Service From District Board
Those certified as selected for military service include Claude D Watson Mauk Joseph L Cooper Rupert Robert S Jinks Mauk Grady Smith Butler Clifton Riley Butler Peter Cotton Reynolds. The last two are colored.
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District Board
Messrs
Claude D Watson
Mauk
Joseph L Cooper
Rupert
Robert
S Jinks
Grady Smith
Butler
Clifton Riley
Peter Cotton
Reynolds
Ford Touring Car For Sale In Perfect Condition
Practical Ford touring car for sale with good tires and latest attachments. Nearly new condition. Address A. H. Hendricks, Charing, Ga.
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A. H. Hendricks
Charing, Ga
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Progress Report
By November 15 about 2.4 billion dollars had been paid on the Second Liberty Loan. Less than a third of the total was due, meaning nearly two thirds of subscriptions were paid in full. Purchasers did not exercise the option to wait until December 15 and January 15 for remaining payments.
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Lishing
Law of Supply and Demand
War Board
Bob Spooner
John Barleyorn
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Louisiana
Columbia
S. C
James A. Christian
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
2Olds Mercantile Co
Geo. G. Palmer
Dr. E. M. Green
Penn
Col. W.E. Steed
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