Decatur Jews Aid Poland and Russia Relief Effort
The Jewish community of Decatur contributes $45.75 toward the American Jewish Relief Committee for war stricken Jews in Poland and Russia. The total collected from Oct 28 to Nov 18 reaches $48,691.88, with J. and Patterson as local treasurer receiving thanks from Felix M. Warburg, New York treasurer of the committee.
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Decaturs
American Jewish Relief Committee
Poland
Russia
J. &. Patterson
Decatur
Felix M. Warburg
New York
Teutons Force Hold in Montenegro Captured Itek
Berlin reports simultaneous gains in Montenegro and southern Serbia. German war office says French troops in southern Servia outflanked and retreated after Itek fell, establishing Teutonic presence 75 miles from Scutari where the Servian government sits.
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International News Service
Berlin
Itek
Servia
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Montenegro
Scutari
Pinkerton Levies on Frank Pencil Factory
Atlanta reports the National Pencil Factory, central to the Leo Frank case, was closed by the sheriff and levied upon to secure payment of a $1,400 judgment of the detective agency.
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Atlanta
National Pencil Factory
Leo Frank
Nicholas Won't Let Duma Reconvene Amid War Conference
In Petrograd on December 7 the Empire delays reconvening the Council of the Empire and the Duma pending budget completion and the Paris military conference decisions. An imperial decree was issued last night delaying the assembly indefinitely.
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International News Service
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Paris
Nichols
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Five British Off icers and Forty Seven Lascars Lost at Sea
A British steamer Umeta of 5412 tons from Glasgow was sunk by a Teutonic submarine in the Mediterranean. Five British officers and 47 Lascars are believed to have perished. Forty nine survivors reached Malta. The disaster location was initially undisclosed.
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International News Service
London
Umeta
Malta
Mediterranean
Glasgow
Executive Seeks Preparedness in First State Session
The House and Senate met at noon for routine business and recessed to 12:30. A joint session heard President Wilson read his message. Senator Hitchcock introduced a bill to abolish private munition concerns during war and ensure preparedness.
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President Wilson Delivers Notable Wartime Message
Washington reports describe heightened security as President Wilson arrived with a large secret service guard and plain clothes observers. He presented a forceful message urging mobilization of national resources and industries, condemning neutral violators and calling for stronger penalties, with rapid readings and quick adjournments.
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Washington
Capitol
Secret Service
Governor Stanley Sworn In At Kentucky Governor Seat
In Frankfort 40000 people witnessed former congressman Augustus O Stanley take the oath as Kentucky governor. He will serve four years and used his address to denounce lobbying practices.
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International News Service
Frankfort
Augustus O. Stanley
Kentucky
Gov. Stanley
Roumania Casts Lot With Conquerors In War
The report from Bucharest states Roumania will offer services to the conquerors at the opportune moment. Brattiano, brother of the premier, says Roumania remains neutral while others shed blood and daily gains strength.
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Roumania
International
Bucharest
Brattiano
Decatur Workers Plan Campaign to Save Local YMCA
Optimism rose at a Decatur YMCA campaign dinner as 40 workers outlined plans to raise $2,000 starting today. The effort aims to secure $2,750 from Louisville & Nashville and address a $3,965 debt with $400 in assets.
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Samuel Blackwell
G. K. Roper
International Railroad Association
E. G. Karnes
Railroad Association
Cliftor Forge
Virginia
E. A. Been
Oakdale, Tenn
Decaturs
Germany Recall Sanctioned and Recall of Captains Boy-Ed and Von Papen
Amsterdam reports Germany granted the United States recall requests for Capt. Boy-Ed and Capt. Von Papen after careful consideration. Berlin dispatch notes the German ambassador in Washington accepted the matter, with posts of military and naval attaches at Washington to remain vacant for the war’s duration.
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von Papen
Berlin
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Washington
Ballas Withdraws Suit Over St George Cafe Property
Pete Ballas former St George cafe owner and now Decatur cafe proprietor withdrew his $1000 suit against Ben Strange owner of the building citing $500 worth of chairs counters dishes and other restaurant articles detainer. The case closed as the Morgan county law and equity court spends the week on civil matters and jury docket.
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St. George Cafe
Decatur Cafe
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Law and Equity Court
Morgan County
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St. George
Decatur Controversy Over Federal Reserve Board Appointee
Financial circles were stirred by a Birmingham report claiming a Decatur citizen named J. A. McCrary joined the Federal Reserve Bank board in Atlanta. Investigations show McCrary is from Decatur, Georgia, not Decatur, Alabama.
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Atanta
J. A McCrary
Decatury
McCrary
Decatur
Ala
Birmingham
Allied troops land at Salonika in new convoy
British transports bring the remaining Allied divisions to Salonika on Sunday, officials announce. Artillery and armored guns are hurried to the front as the force strengthens in the theater.
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International News Service
Athens
Salonika
Wilson backs Lansing to limit in firing aliens
President Wilson plans to back Secretary Lansing to the limit in his drive to expel foreign agents who conspired against the United States. The White House insists no reason will be given to Germany for recalling Capt. Boy-Ed and Capt. Von Papen, while Lansing says Berlin’s recall decision had not reached the State Department.
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United States Demands Recall of Boy Ed and Von Papen
Washington declares recall of Boy Ed and Von Papen, attaches of the German embassy, is demanded. Secretary Lansing forwards note to Berlin stating the U S stands on international usage in declining to explain why these officials have outlived their usefulness. The German ambassador sends the decision to Berlin.
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United States
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Lansing
Berlin
Convention city still unsettled as committee meets
Washington on December 7 reports the Democratic National Committee faced the remaining task of organizing after naming Cordell Hull of Tennessee among several new committeemen. The selection of a convention city was still pending.
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International News Service
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
Debut of German Bulgarian Push Into Monastir Reported
Berlin dispatch says parts of the main German and Bulgarian armies enter Monastir on Monday, with reports indicating significant troop advance and strategic movement in the front.
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International News Service
Berlin
D Monastir
Greeks Ten Discuss Balkan Affairs In Moscow? Salonica
A Greek military commission left Athens for Salonika to meet Allied representatives and discuss the Balkan situation as it affects Greece. Greek staff reportedly advised against demobilization and troop withdrawal from Macedonia. Some Greek papers are subsidized by German interests while others push for strict neutrality. Teutonic troop successes in Serbia influence the Greek government and King Constantine.
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London
Athens
Salonika
Balkan
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Macedonia
Servia
Constantine
French Submarine Fresnil Destroyed by Austrian Warship
An official statement released in Paris cites a German telegram stating the French submarine Fresnil was destroyed by an Austrian warship on December 5. The report, from the International News Service, notes the event as part of ongoing naval actions.
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International News Service
Paris
Fresnil
Decatur Delegation Heads to National Rivers Congress
Three Decatur citizens E H Allison W R Mall and J W Pole left for Washington on the Memphis Special to attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. They join a Tennessee river contingent from North Alabama and expect to return by week’s end with additional river business to follow.
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Decaturs
Washington
Memphis
Southern Railroad
National Rivers and Harbors
Democratic Committee Hears Plea for Party Peace
The Democratic National Committee session news features Thomas Pence, elected secretary, denying rumors of a McCombs feud. McCombs calls for harmony as tensions rise over seating and contest petitions from Kentucky Oregon and other delegations urge Dallas St Louis or Chicago as next convention site.
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Democratic National Committee
Thomas Pence
North Carolina
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