United States Accepts Plan in Hopeful War Congress
Paris reports the Supreme War Council met at Quai D Orsay to discuss international law on war damages regimes for ports and railways and to prepare for the general peace congress. Officials note plans for territorial questions and war responsibility while Paris hosts leaders. The meeting continues with another session planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Witeon
Quai D'Orsay
Supreme War Council
Spartacides Demand Trial of Kaiser Stirs German Mood
Maj Frank Wilbur Smith summarizes 89th division occupation reports dated December 8. He notes bad weather and typical enemy moves, with Spartacide propaganda calling for a revolutionary tribunal to judge key figures. He describes German civilians showing mixed cooperation and hostility, especially children who initially react with fear or aggression but may be influenced by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilbur Smith
89Th
Army of Occupation
Coblong
Spartacus
Germany
Red Flag
Hohenzollerns
Bethmann Hollweg
William of
Maj. Smith
Agsiat
President Wilson to Return Home in February
London dispatch reports President Wilson will return to America on February 18, with the news cited by Central News Paris. The item notes the expected return date as announced from Paris sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United Press
London
Central News
Paris Dispatch Today
America
Congress Accepts With Favor Russian Plan
Washington reports Congress approved the allied plan for handling Russia, noting progress toward a Russian settlement. Senator Johnson criticized the plan for not stating when U S troops would be withdrawn from Russia. Paris papers offered mixed views on partial Soviet recognition by the Supreme War Council.
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United States Congress
Senator Johnson
United Press
Washington
Congress
Russia
Johnson
Paris
Aegion
Supreme War Council
Wilson
France
Lenine
Trotsky
Splendid Christian Woman Dies After Illness Near Sunnyside
Mrs. A. L. Emmerson dies at home near Sunnyside after about three weeks sickness in her sixty seventh year. Funeral at Hopewell church Friday at 1 PM with Rev. C. B. Betts and Rev. Albert Holt officiating. interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Survived by husband A. L. Emmerson and ten children including Mrs T. J. Benderman, Mrs Robert Jones, Mrs Omar Harris, and several Emmerson siblings. Pallbearers named: Albert Matthews, John Galloway, T. H. Neeley, Fountlee Jr., and Dr. W. B. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Emmerson
Sunnyside
Hopewell Church
C. B. Betts
Albert Holt
Hopewell Cemetery
Lawrenceburg
Robert Jones
Mt. Pleasant
Omar Harris
Elbridge
Tenn
Ernest, Hannal
Columbia
Brownie Emmerson
John Emmerson
Joe Emmerson
Henry Emmerson
Horace Emmerson
Prank Emmerson
Emmerson
Albert Matthews
John Galloway
T. H. Neeley
Fount Flee, Jr
W. B. Martin
Will release teachers shortage report in New South Wales
Sydney Dec 22. Minister for Education A G Op. James announces an immediate step to address the shortage of teachers in New South Wales Australia. Details indicate a forthcoming release outlining measures and timelines to boost recruitment and retention of educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N. S W
Mulli
New South Wales
Australia
A. G. OP. James
Ben Sar
Mane Diate
Armour Phosphate Plant at Columbia Begins Turning Wheels
A large Armour Fertilizer Company phosphate mining plant near Columbia begins partial operations with 225 workers on site and 160 steady employees once fully running. The project includes two dry ers, power plants, a washer, drag lines, and tramways, with a 26 cottage village for workers and a 200 worker payroll briefly planned after normal operation starts.
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Armour Fertilizer Co
Columbia
Acton
Federal Chemical Co
Century Mines
Richardson Lumber Co
Shapiro In East For His Firm
Shapiro of the Barker Shapiro Co. is active in eastern markets handling eggs and poultry consignments in New York and Boston areas. The text notes hay and truck garden vegetables, with cattle in some localities, while roads and road signs are in poor condition and often damaged to hinder progress. mentions deliberate defacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shapiro
Barker-Shapiro Co
Ent
Mr. Shapiro
New York
Boston
Influenza Baffles Physicians Amid Rising U S Cases
January 25 report shows influenza increasing in many states and army camp zones with a 26 percent weekly rise. Officials of the United States Public Health Service admit baffling trends and question weather effects on spread as Alabama Florida Virginia the Carolinas and New Mexico report gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
Alabama
Florida
Virginia
Carolinas
New Mexico
German Ships Bring Home U S Troops
Paris date shows Germany will permit North German and Lloyd ships to be used to repatriate American troops. Ships remain German property and will be paid for. rights unaffected. Vessels to be retired when peace signs.
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U. S
Robert J. Bender
United Press
Paris
United States
Lloyd Maers
Higher Wages in Europe Aim to Keep Up U S Wages
Washington December 2. Higher wages for European workers to maintain U S wage levels emerged as a key aim among labor circles. Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor were cited as opposing cheap European goods flooding markets and pressuring American wages, despite tariffs.
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Europe
United Press
Washington, Dov
Samuel Gompore
Americem Vardar
Beatteing
Amazohn
Maury County Seeks Tax Increase to Meet deficits
Judge W C Whitthorne leads a committee to reduce county indebtedness ahead of April. The plan addresses a cash shortfall, $30,000 in warrants due, and expected higher costs for roads and high school funding. A tax rise of at least 5 cents, plus possible 4 cents for roads, is discussed along with cutting leaks and applying unused funds. Legislative changes may influence the outcome.
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Maury County
Quarterly Court
W. C. Whitthorne
Whitthorne
Columbia
Minty
Jodee Whitthorne
Service at St Peters Episcopal Church Saturday
The festival of the Conversion of Saint Paul will be commemorated Saturday morning at St Peters Episcopal Church with a Mass and services conducted by the rector and visiting clergy. Strong participation expected from parishioners and neighboring congregations.
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ST. Peters Episcopal Church
Saint Paul
Bt. Peter's Episcopal
Angry Debate in Senate over 100 Million Food Bill
In a January Senate debate, Herbert Honvert denied charges by Senator Borah that he favored hog packers and claimed he acted to aid American farmers. The exchange touched on the $100,000,000 food bill and the role of the food administrator while Hitchcock credited the administrator.
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Senator Borah
Hitchcock
United Press
Pants
Herbert Honvert
Syaele
United States Senate
Private Joe Ful Home From Overseas With 115th Field Artillery
Private Joe Ful, fleet member of Battery FP, 116th Field Artillery, returned from overseas after about a month in U S camps and receiving his discharge. The article recalls his unit's heavy fire role as shock troops in the Toul Verdun drives, notes Hill’s leg injury at Verdun, lists fellow Columbians, and recounts training from Nashville to Camp Sevier and actions on the Toul and Verdun fronts amid Allied victory celebrations.
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Camp Gordon
Jan
Harris G. Morton
Columbia
Tenn
W. 3 Morton
W. 5. Morton
Gallatin
Atlanta
Morton
Chateau Thierry
115Th Field Artillery
Joe Ful
116Th Meld Artillery
Hill
Verdun
Lily Sexi Ment
Jumbia
Thomas Petty
Nelson Nellums
Guy W. Peg
James J. Mooney
Chanies Wigters
Jesse Rayburn
James Morgan
Jeff Alderson
Mill
the Herald
Nashville
Tennessee Infantry
Beien
Camp Sevier
New York
Toul
Tour
115Th
St. Miller
Ehock
Ealient
Argonne Forest
Smith
Dyersburg
Gutherie
Tolltoma
Cermann
Bill
Tennesseway
Dornan
Defense of Hoover Starts Angry Debate
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the defense of Herbert Hoover igniting sharp debate in January. Assertions accuse the administration of allowing inordinate profits by packers, with critics contending profits would rise further under certain conditions. []
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Hoover
United Tresp
Washington
Jen
Herbert Tooter
Sevan Uvpok
Cbarge
Cotton ginned in 1918 rises by 1.4 million bales
The United States Department of Commerce reports that 1,400,000 more bales of cotton were ginned in 1918 than the same date last year. The gain marks a substantial YoY increase as the 1918 crop figures are tallied.
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Washington, Jan Ga
Department of Commerce
Situation in Portugal Is in Doubt
United Prose reports conflicting news on Portugal with Madrid noting a monarchial movement of minor seriousness while Lisbon cables say the government nearly suppressed the revolution. A Paris dispatch says direct communication with Portugal is cut.
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Portugal
London
Thy
Weil
Madrid
Cabregramy
Lisbon
Paris
Governor Spurrs House Passage Of Taxation Bills
Governor Spur reads by persona approval from Gov Roberts, as representatives visit the capitol. Lawmakers debate tax measures, facing resistance to quick passage and potential reliance on alternative vehicle bills to raise revenue.
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Spurrs
Weather Forecast Fragments Hint Cooler Conditions Ahead
Fragmentary notes indicate a mixed forecast with clarid skies giving way to colder air. Unclear regions and dates limit specifics but general trend points to lower temperatures and shifting winds in the coming period.
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Ble Phosphate
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William Sloan
National War Work Council
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Shapiro
East
Parig
Senate
Joe
United Prose
Giegin
Clarid
Colder Comigh
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