Reichstag to be summoned for socialist power and parity
United Press reports from Washington that Germany will be asked to pay the full Allied war debt as Lloyd George urges. Officials privately doubt Britain’s $120 billion figure as election talk. The U S government expects Germany to be financially settled after indemnities to Belgium and Northern France are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Germany
Lloyd George
Wilson
Tere
Abe
Belgium
France
Reichstag summoned for next week by Ebert
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Tageblatt stating the Reichstag will be summoned next week to give parliamentary basis to the Socialistic government, signaling a pivotal step in Germany's political shakeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
Ebert
Ty United Press
Copenhagen
Barliner Tageblatt
Relehatag
Acquittal Won in Conduct Charge Against Lieut Oakes
Mrs W F Oakes received word from Lieut Albert Fisher Oakes that he was acquitted of the conduct unbecoming an officer charge at Ft Oglethorpe. The charges, leveled weeks ago over visits to the homes of wives of two interned German officers, were found groundless. Oakes returned from Ft Oglethorpe and confirmed the acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
W. F. Oakes
Albert Fisher Oakes
Ft. Oglethorpe
Lieut
Oakes
Johnson
Immediate action urged on Soldier Land Plan by Lane
A request for immediate congressional action on Secretary Lane's plan to reclaim arid swamp and cutover lands, with an appropriation of no less than 50 million dollars, will be presented soon. Lane was in Charleston inspecting land for soldiers settlements and will investigate other Southern lands soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Congress
Lane
Department of the Interor
Charleston
U S Ready to Arbitrate in 5 A Dispute
Washington December 12 The United States government says it stands ready to arbitrate in the five nation dispute alone or with other American countries. The offer was made by the State Department under Secretary Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States
State Department
Polk
Kerensky Seeks U S Aid to Safeguard Russia at Peace Talks
Former Russian premier Kerensky appeals to America to shield Russia from exploitation by Britain and France at the peace conference. He says England and France seek to undo Russia’s gains since Brest-Litovsk and restore Russia to its prewar status, urging a constituent assembly and a Russian confederation. He warns the allies may partition Russia and urges American action to resist brigandage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerensky
Russia
United States
Great Britain
France
Edwin Hullinger
United Press
London
Alexander Kerenaky
United Press Today
America
England
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Europe
Brest-Litovak
Siberia
Treasury certificates ready for issue by secretary McAdoo
Washington December 12 United Press reports a new issue of treasury certificates totaling five hundred million dollars was authorized by Secretary McAdoo. The issue will be dated and the exact terms to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United Pres
Washington
McAdoo
United Press
New York
Armistice Terms Considered Certain in German Surrender
Expiration of time leaves German forces wholly at the mercy of General Foch.French War Chief notes armistice terms as fixed and imminent. Allied commanders anticipate a swift conclusion to hostilities as German resistance collapses under Allied pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Foch
Germany
Marshal Foch
Red Cross Roll Call in Maury One Day Drive
Maury county prepares a one day Red Cross Christmas roll call on December 14 led by W A Dale with a statewide drive running December 16 to 23. Motions include mass meeting at First Methodist Church with speakers J R Millingan and Dr George D Johnson, plus county and district coordinators named for Columbia and surrounding pikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Maury County
W. A. Dale
Esil
Yes
First Methodist Church
J. R. Millingan
Chattanoog
Geo. D. Johnson
Chattan
Red Cross Society
America
Dale
C. P. Turner
Columbia
Carrie Smith
W. J. Dale, Jr
Joe Dreyfus
Raymond Adkisson
C. P. Hatcher
Pikes and
Pleasant Pike
E. H. Hatcher
W. P. Ridley
Hampshire Pike
W. M. Tolley
Lois Atkisson
Santa Fe Pike
W. O. Witherspoon
Nashville Pike
John Woody
Iron Bridge Pike
John Loftin
Lowell
and Cullooka
Pike
John Padgett
Bertha Vaughn
Mooresville Pike
Keen
Walter McCandless
Campbellsville Pike
Elise Ewing
Hay Davis
West End
C. H. Sharp
W. D. Hastings
Sout
Passing of Good Man in Maury County
Sam J. Thomas, 66, local farmer and deacon of McCain’s Cumberland Presbyterian Church, died at 7:20 a.m. at his Mt. Pleasant Pike home after months of illness. Survived by wife Callie Alexander and four children Clyde and Barnes Thomas of Jackson, Harry Thomas of Maury County, Mrs C N Golf of Franklin, plus three brothers John H J W By Will F Thomas and sister Mrs J W Matthews. Funeral Friday noon at the McCain Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev W A Blade officiating. pallbearers listed as M H Fly B S Dixon J B Hall Allen Freemen J W Mayberry James Giddens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Maury County
Sam J.thomas
Mt. Pleasant Pike
McCain
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Callie Alexander
Clyde and
Barnes Thomas
Jackson
Harry Thomas
C. N. Golf
Franklin
Allen Freemen
J. W. Mayberry
James Giddens
Senator Johnson Seeks U S Policy Statement on War Effort
Senator Hiram Johnson of California introduced a Senate resolution asking the War and State Departments for a formal statement of United States policy and the operation of American troops. The measure calls for a clear articulation of goals, duties, and anticipated actions as the nation engages in global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Hiram Johnson
California
Senate
Fine
War Departments
Samuel Rogers of Battery F Reports Only Two Killed
Samuel Rogers of Battery F, 111th Field Artillery, writes to his mother that after the armistice they were under fire several times yet suffered only two deaths. One man killed hailed from Lynnville, Tennessee, and another from Franklin, Tennessee. He states he and the unit are all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rogers
111Th Field Artillery
J. H. Rogers
Lynnville
Tenn
Franklin, Tonn
Prussian Guard Swears Loyalty To Ebert Rule
Copenhagen reports the Prussian guard, a famed unit numbering thousands, returning to Berlin has sworn allegiance to Chancellor Ebert's government. The loyal troop contingent is described as a key force supporting the new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert
United Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
Chanceilor Ebert
Government ownership fight begins in Congress today
Government ownership of wireless systems takes center stage as Congress opens debate on a McAdoo five year plan linked measure. Navy Secretary Daniels and Captain Todd testify before a committee urging the bill's introduction and outlining expected shifts in control of even the nation’s radio networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Dannilg
Todd
Naval Radio Service
Influenza Cases Rise Prompt Warning From General Blue
Surgeon General Blue warns of a marked increase in influenza nationwide. Precautions urged again as several weeks ago to curb unnecessary illness and loss of life. Conditions worse in Pennsylvania Louisiana and the Pacific coast states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Blue
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Pacific Coast
Brown of Marshall Acquires Tan Gordon Farm at Dark's Station
The Figuers Realty Co sold a 15 percent share of the Tan Gordon farm at Dark's Station to W. B. Brown, formerly of Marshall county, for 22500 dollars. The property, renowned for grass and small grain, includes a modern residence, water works, solid barns, and an ideal setup for hog raising near the loading station. Brown takes possession January 1 and plans to move his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figuers Realty Co
Tan Gordon
Dark’s Station
W. B. Brown
Marshall Couunty
John W. Adkisson
Mr. Brown
Dark's
Mr.Brown
Samuel M Cummins of Hickman County Dies at 80
Samuel Moore Cummins, 80, a prominent Hickman County farmer, Confederate veteran, and First National Bank director, died suddenly Wednesday at 2 40 PM after heart failure. He lived and died in his birthplace near Shady Grove, survived by his wife and eight children with several deceased, and his funeral was held at Dunlap Church with Oakes & Nichols in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Samuel Moore Cummins
Hickman County
Maury County
Cummins
Ninth Battalion
Tennessee Cavalry
Shady Grove
First National Bank of
Centreville
John Cummins
Sparta
Sam Cummins
Memphis
Alice Hunter
Nashville
Robert Cummins
Mattie Cumins
Billy Cummins
Forest Cummins
Tottys
Starna Cummins
Henry, Tom
Misa Cora Cummins
Dunlap
Oakes & Nichols
Columbia Retail Credit Association to Meet Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the Columbia Retail Credit Association is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. at the Maury National Bank offices. The committee on credits, appointed at the last meeting, will present its report along with the usual agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Retail Credit Association
Maury National Bank
Native of Galilee to Speak at First Methodist Church
Stephen A Haboush a native shepherd from Galilee will speak Sunday evening at the First Methodist Church. Born on the Sea of Galilee shores he tended sheep as a boy and lived twelve years there before moving to America with his parents. He returned to study in 1913 and later lectured on war causes and missions after the outbreak of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Haboush
Galilee
Methollix
Sea of Galilee
Christ
America
Alco
Two Maury Colored Soldiers Die in World War I
The casualty lists name two Maury county colored soldiers. Private Jim Granberry of Mt. Pleasant, Kilbed in action, and Private James Ewing of Glendale, died of disease. Both served after being drafted, praised as good soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Granberry
James Ewing
Maury County
Wherry
Democracy
Mt. Pleasant
Bob
Cynthia Granberry
Glendale
Catherine Ewing
McAdoo Plan Could Pivot to Permanent Government Ownership
Director General McAdoo advocates a five year extension of government railroad operation. Many high authorities now believe the move would eventually lead to government ownership if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
United Press
Washington, Too
Pla
Kellogg Attacks McAdoo Over Railroads Policy
Senator Kellogg of Minnesota charges Director General McAdoo with seeking government ownership of the railroads. He says the five year extension of government control is the meaning behind McAdoo’s request to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Kellog
Minnesota
McAdoo
Congress
Wilson's Ship Nearing Brest To Land Friday
The steamer George Washington bearing President Wilson and party was 600 miles from Brest at midnight. The ship travels about 15 knots due to heavy seas and is expected to arrive Friday after noon.
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Wilson
Brest
Fred
Ferguson
United Press
France
George Washington
President Wilson
Nooh
Transport Homeward Hound With Wounded
The transport Martha Workington left Merine December 9 carrying 110 officers and 1,005 men along with 439 wounded and 35 casualties. Personnel aboard include Vincent Wraing artillery headquarters company 219th field artillery unit and others from 34th Hahth division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prowa
Washington
Martha Workington
Mrinee
Jon Wraiing
Lidth Field Artilelery
219Th Field Artillery
Coy Smith Heard From In France
Mr and Mrs W T Smith report a letter from their son Hoy Smith in France dated after the armistice noting he is well and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Smith
France
Mex
W. T. Smith
Hoy Smith
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U. S
Peace Council
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Sam J. Thomas
Sen. Johnson
Battery F
Tery
CORP
Eugene Huckaby
Eugene A. Huckaby
105Th Infantry Engineers
Huckaby
Corporal Huckaby
P. A. Huckaby
Bigbyville Pike
James Huckaby
Owen
Wit
Anna Huckaby
Lib Jian Huckaby
Ethel Huckaby
Ike McKibbon
Daniels
Marshall
Tan Gordon Farm
Dark’s Mill
Sam M. Cummins
Credit Association
Methodist
Kellogg
Maddo
Martha Washington Bears
38Th Division
118Th F. A
United Prose
Tot Administration
Ralm
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