King Constantine protests over Allies treatment of Greece
Athens reports King Constantine, in a press interview, denounces Allied actions in Salonika and the Demir-Hissar bridge incident. He condemns Allied naval blockades and Greek Corfu occupation, argues neutrality violations, and says most Greeks now oppose aiding defeated Central Powers. The monarch predicts a wartime draw and notes Allies fund mobilization.
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French Authority Rejects Parallels Between Invasions
In Paris an official statement refutes any parallel between Germanys invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg and Allied actions in Greece. It asserts Greece consented to Allied landings at certain points and denies Greek neutrality was violated for provisioning submarines. The speaker also calls Demir Hissar bridge charges unfounded.
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Greece may avoid martial law amid labor protests
In Athens on January 202, officials signaled martial law is unlikely for the moment due to strong public opposition. Labor unions have protested to King Constantine, arguing that high living costs would rise further and become unbearable for the masses.
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Copeland Killed in Accidental Gun Incident
Clarence Copeland died last Tuesday near Thomasville when a 22 caliber pistol in his buggy discharged after striking the vehicle trigger. He was en route with his son when the accident occurred at dawn. Copeland, a well known county resident, was buried Wednesday at Hayes graveyard.
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Twenty sixth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion announced
An official announcement from William B. Myckle Adjutant General states the twenty sixth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion will be held in Birmingham Alabama from May 16 to 18. The notice comes from New Orleans.
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Senator Hoke Smith Attacks British Trade Interference
Washington reports Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia delivering a vigorous Senate speech on British interference with neutral trade. He denounces cotton contraband claims, cites German use of wood substitutes for cotton, and argues neutrals must defend rights without aiding either belligerent.
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Captain C M Cooke Visits Thomasville After Submarine H-4 Rescue
Captain C M Cooke, famed for daring actions aboard the submarine H-4, visited Thomasville last winter during furlough. He left his boat at Pensacola and then traveled to New York, where his relief efforts saved crew members after the explosion. Local residents recall his bravery and his wife and child who was born here.
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Meigs Elects Mayor Pro Tem and New Council
Meigs Georgia reports sworn in mayor elect M Wilkes and three new councilmen Duncan Bickley John H Pullen and Leo Wilkes for two year terms. James M Wilkes named town marshal as holdovers remain. Mrs J T Holland hosts Sunshine Class officers elected for January and a prize pig is exhibited weighing about 600 pounds. Wedding of John W Prichard and Rachel Revel noted.
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HERS ADMITS GUILTY OF HOMICIDE IN MEIGS case
Meigs Meigs Meigs Ga Jan 23 Hers admits guilty of killing RE M Garden near his son in law Will Hiers The sheriff reports a confession from Hiers and says three other suspects will be released A grand jury plans to question Hiers and his wife as the town notes moral rumors and local events
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Montenegro resumes fighting with Austria in Montenegro front
Nome Italy Jan 20 Montenegro officially informs Italy that fighting with Austria has resumed. The Montenegrin premier conveyed the note to the Italian Foreign Office stating King Nicholas and the Montenegrin government rejected Austria's terms and that fighting has resumed along the entire front with the king still with his army.
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Italian Aid Planned for Serbian Army Reorganization
Rome on January 20 reports the Italian government will provide generous aid for reorganizing Serbia's battered army. It notes about fifty thousand Serbians have taken refuge at Corfu as part of the relief context.
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Holland Floods Threaten Rail Lines in North Holland
Amsterdam dispatch reports escalating danger from floods in North Holland with collapses of major dikes and threatened destruction of key railway lines near Wyndewormer. People seek safety as the Dutch Government urges abroad sympathizers not to open relief funds, saying it can manage the crisis.
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