02 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
1
An April 1 Associated Press report says Premier Orian met with President on the frontier issue tied to France as the council prepares to discuss the Italian problem. The discussion sought informal views on the Adriatic question amid a heavy workload.
Governor Pleasant ordered a conference of cotton interests to meet in Memphis on April 10 to discuss organizing southern banks to finance cotton. The plan aims to extend credit across the United States and create a cotton market system with banks nationwide supporting the holding movement.
The Northeast Division Georgia Bap tist Church holds a divisional meeting at the Cornelia church on the 11th and 13th of the month. The event promises a large attendance with talks on teaching developing and training. Sessions include devotional services and discussions on spiritual leadership and association duties.
Chicago April 1 A city news bureau bulletin tabulates mayoralty results at 8 45 p m showing Mayor Will Thompson ahead by about 8 000 to 12 000 votes on incomplete returns from today’s election Police zone reports from 2 216 precincts indicate Thompson holding the larger margin Democrat Robert M Sweit zer is his nearest challenger.
German finance delegates arrive near Compiegne and move by car to Chateau de Villette where they will stay. Access to the chateau is strictly forbidden.
The meat industry, licensed since October under food control by a presidential proclamation, was released today from government control. The Associated Press reports the action taking effect in Ston and details limited markets affected.
Fragmentary note reports Daniels depart Italo VST for a new station. Rava and Sterpenla are mentioned, but details are unclear.
A local urging declares Dress Up Week from April to 13 to inspire men and women to wear improved clothes for self respect and success. It urges even small purchases like shoes to join the nationwide revival of dressing well as spring approaches Easter.
Dover guards report numerous convoys moving through the channel as Allied forces maintain sea lanes amid wartime operations. Military observers note increased traffic near coastal hubs with ships likely delivering supplies and reinforcements.
Knoxville Tenn April 1 A federal grand jury returned indictments against W. J. Oliver and W. J. Oliver Manufacturing Company and nine others connected with that firm charging fraud and sabotage in the manufacture of shells for the United States army during the war.
A Paris dispatch reports the American delegation at an international conference stating that U S troops should not be used in any eastern or southeastern Europe. The note reflects the president's guidance conveyed to the delegation.
Allied forces repulsed a Bolshevik assault on positions south of Orozorskaia at 1:20 PM. Bolshevik troops came under their own machine gun fire as allied artillery scattered multiple enemy groups before the attack ended.
Retail clothing firms from this state travel to Atlanta for a meeting aimed at organizing for mutual benefit. Leo Aaron Co will be represented and other merchandisers may attend to discuss common interests in the retail clothing trade.
Secretary Glass voiced confidence in the nation’s ability to float the liberty loan and solve bond depreciation. He urged Treasury efforts would have united support from a victorious people, disputing that depreciation was naturally caused and blaming artificial factors.
Announcement of Col J M Kimbrough arriving in New York from overseas. A Griffin native and army officer, he served as colonel of the Second Infantry then led the officers training camp at Camp Sheridan before serving in France with the Eighty-First Division. Expected to return home soon.
The American transport El Sol arrived at port with details of a long storm rescue in which three sailors died. The Scranton, bound for Brest, remains at sea and is thought to be in the custody of a naval tug en route to aid.
News brief reports that authorities proclaimed a state of siege in the Ruhr industrial district amid advancing troops and plant disruptions, as terrorists threaten key facilities.
Two former University of Georgia men W A Cunningham and Fonville McWhorter receive promotions to major. Both served as captains in the 32nd machine gun battalion and their rise will be welcomed by many friends. Cunningham also coached the football team for several seasons.
The King of Belgium arrived in Paris from Brussels by air today to press Belgium's position for joining the League of Nations. The Paris report notes the visit aims to advocate Belgium's home front concerns.
The third annual Georgia Historical Association meeting will be in Atlanta with Prof. W Hooper delivering a paper on The University Georgia In the Great War. Committees will report on wartime Georgia activities. A quarterly Georgia history magazine starts January 1 funded by Georgian benefactors including Clark Howell and Mrs P Hi Mellav.
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company, claimed the 20 percent telegram rate increase by Postmaster General Burleson costs users about 16 million dollars yearly. He urged Burleson to relinquish control of the postal lines and promised to restore old rates at once if that happened.
The War Department reported that 502,830 officers enlisted men and nurses have landed from overseas through March 31. The tally reflects ongoing troop movements as World War II logistics continue.
EB D Shaw of Sumter South Carolina, a university of Georgia graduate and Kappa Sigma member, went to France during World War I. He was reported killed in action by anti aircraft fire after downing two enemy planes.
April returns show Chicago going wet by a four to one ratio in the first referendum on the Squor question. Early results indicate a clear majority for prohibition with incomplete tallies still coming in.
Secretary announces abandoned hopes for Victory Day parade involving the Rainbow Division the first regulars in France and the second division regulars. He says homecoming is impossible and will limit the parade to the Rainbow Division and national guard units from multiple states.
New York April 1 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt announced his intention to follow his father into politics. Republican leaders had discussed him as a possible candidate for the city board of aldermen next fall.
Athens Woman's Club President Mrs Parker states no movement to force business girls to wear uniforms has ever been mentioned. She urges calm and assures there will be no dress dictates from the club or its president. Jones' Little Pig Sausage and Arnold Abney Bouillon promoted in ad copy.
President Wilson addressed allied premiers and military representatives in Paris, urging unity on peace terms and saying the era of talks was ending. He cautioned against delays and stressed the world’s right to early results as peacemaking proceeds amid debates on reparations and economic considerations.
A wartime budget shows how the Y M C A plans to spend the big united campaign funds. Most goes overseas to support American Expeditionary forces and allied troops with athletic programs motion pictures supplies and religious work. In the United States millions fund education entertainment and distributions for soldiers.
The Athenseitteen committee captains met with Mr. W. T. Bryan at the Men’s Christian Association yesterday afternoon to select team workers. Ten captains attended in person with others represented due to prior engagements. The Young Men’s Christian Association aims to become a large organization at work.
A state committee headed by Governor Hugh M. Dorsey and including Attorney General Clifford Walker and others will visit the Georgia Medical College at Augusta, the seat of the University of Georgia. Members also include W. H. Brittain, superintendent of schools, and Senator George H. Carswell.
Clarke county participates in a National Defense drive led by Madame Lustrat and the County Council. Athens Woman's Club and Clarke county chapter Woman’s Club assist, organizing volunteers for farm and home tasks including care of pigs cows alfalfa and crops amid wartime effort.
Fresh cauliflower and turnips with greens accompany bunch spinach and carrots. Mentions Arnold and Anwhy of Washington alongside the bus general fare agency work, suggesting a street market or transit related listing.
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