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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
1
Report on yesterday’s enthusiastic meetings at the court house about the advance of Allied armies. German resistance and the peace pact were discussed as factors in the coming stages of the conflict. Hans is cited as a participant in the debate. London dispatches noted the tense atmosphere.
Major Bowdoin led a Georgia public health meeting noting 300000 syphilis and gonorrhea cases in the state and that civil life, not service, supplied most army infections. He urged home treatment, referenced asylum gains, jails and clinics, and called for cleansed communities and robust public health laws.
Dr. Haygood addressed the committee urging adoption of the 1914 state law requiring grand jury favorable action and saving lives through community work. The meeting, chaired by Moss, supported appointing a five member committee to investigate and report on social work, with Col. Moss endorsing competent clinic leadership and cooperative support. Iceberg lettuce and vegetables were listed by Hodenen Co. for sale.
A terse dispatch from Rome via Geneva notes plans to reorganize Hungary’s 100000 strong army as talks with Germany resume. The Associated Press reports March discussions shape a broader European alliance.
Sacramento March 31 United States Senator Phelan urged the California legislature to amend the state anti alien law to bar Orientals from leasing land and to abolish the picture bride practice whereby Japanese women enter the United States.
The Attorney General Palmer said private organizations offering to continue espionage work after the war are not recognized by the justice department. He warned such private espionage is contrary to government theory and endangers public confidence.
Athens residents and University of Georgia officials press for a Seaboard Air Line route stopover for the 82nd Division on its way to Camp Gordon. Mayor Erwin chairs a committee meeting as Congressman Brand and railway officials weigh Washington and Atlanta actions to secure authorization for the stopover. The push includes a telegram urging support and an ovation before discharge.
Friends report Mrs. Rosa Gleason, once a city seamstress, suffered serious burns yesterday when her clothing caught fire at the county farm. Doctors fear she may not survive the injuries.
Washington March 31 The War Finance Corp announced the issue of 200 million dollars in short term bonds bearing 5 percent interest The bonds will be placed on sale Wednesday to provide funds and meet other de mands
Athens urges support for the war as the University of Georgia and the City of Athens back President and war causes. The Eighty-second Division is praised for its local officer corps. citizens request the division march through Athens for a welcome. Carpenters are sought by E M Anderson, call 1146 office or 479 residence.
In Ottawa on March 31 the Militia Minister announced arrangements for the return of the Canadian expeditionary forces in Siberia. The exact date was kept secret at the request of the British government.
Paris report states the first meeting between the peace conference financial commission and German financial agents will occur Thursday. An initial session at Ceara aimed to arrange German securities and related financial arrangements.
Director General Hines told the President's club in Atlanta that 1918 railway losses to the American people exceed 200 million dollars due to a harsh winter and wartime costs. He said a 600 million dollar operating fund and 750 million forthcoming appropriations will cover the loss when operations resume, calling the sum a war burden. He also announced former Director McAdoo agreed to serve as special counsel for New York State matters, without compensation.
Akron Ohio March 31 Eugene V Debs socialist leader threatened to call a general strike of his party nationwide unless granted a rehearing in the courts on espionage act charges for which he was convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison. The Supreme Court refused a rehearing and Debs said the matter now rests with his Chicago counsel.
A scaffolding collapse at the Merchant Shipbuilding Company yard in Bristol on a freighter launch left 10 to 40 men dead, with two bodies recovered and about 160 onlookers and workers on site. Police fear more bodies may be carried downstream as divers and authorities continue to search the Delaware River.
A program titled The Holy City presented by a church choir with H L Hodgson and Miss E Hodgson leading soloists and choruses. Selections include No Shadows Yonder, My Soul is Athirst for God, Eye Hath Not Seen, Let the Heavens Rejoice, Come Ye Blessed of My Father, and The Great and Mighty Works among others. Free will offering requested.
Seventeen offenders rounded up by Chief Beusge's men faced Recorder Carlyle Cobb yesterday morning and drew fines for violations of city ordinances. The court docket showed charges against these parties as laws. Five drunks eight and four drug-related disorders.
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