Palmer Speech Addresses Georgia Presidential Primary Motives
Palmer defends his Georgia presidential primary entry and decries an opposition plan to use the contest to influence national politics. He warns that supporting such a move would betray Democratic achievements and concede power to Republicans, arguing his aims align with President Wilson’s leadership and Georgia’s interest. He suggests Bonar Smith’s bid is not a true national candidacy but a tactic to embarrass the president.
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Palmer
Gainesville
Georgia
Enee
Dovenaugh
Petts
T'Eir
San Francisco
Beford
Democratic Party
Generon
Republican Party
Mame
Bonr’Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Geor
Howatt Refuses To Obey Court's Order
Howatt defies a district court summons saying he will not answer questions, protesting court authority. The document reflects broader political and constitutional tensions, including reactions to the League of Nations and Lodge reservations, with dismissive lines about the Senate and a call for ratification or rejection as debate continues.
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Howatt
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kans
District Court
Gsa
Georgia
Ito
Lcometa P'Eaa
League of Nations
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Senator Lodge
Democratic
Ionea
White House
Mr Palmer Taken Ill At Gainesville
Mr Palmer was taken ill during a public appearance in Gainesville causing disappointment among Atlanta attendees. Reports suggest he may be restricted from making further speeches until he reaches Macon.
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Mr. Palmer
Macon
Prizes Offered for School Compositions in Athens Chamber Contest
The Athens and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce invites Clark County school children to submit compositions on why residents should support the Chamber. Prizes of 10, 5, and 2.5 dollars in gold await the top three entries. Submissions due April 13, 1920, at the Chamber offices 812 513 Holman building.
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Athens and
Clarke County
New Orleans
Palmer may recover to continue campaign tour
Atlanta, April 6 Special to Banner Mitchell Palmer Democratic presidential hopeful spoke in Gainesville to a full courthouse crowd and planned an Atlanta auditorium address but was struck by acute indigestion from seafood. He remained in his Gainesville hotel room today under a physician's care and expected to resume appearances in Georgia next week pending his recovery.
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Mitchell Palmer
Gainesville
Palmer
Galnesvill
Mrr
Macon
Guineaville
Galfesville
Washington
Georgia
Hoover and Wood Lose Michigan Primary to Other Candidates
Detroit, April 6. Returns from 1428 of 2421 precincts show Republican leaders Johnson of California leading with 117000, Wood 73300. In the Democratic primary Edwards Jersey 64000 and Hoover 51000.
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Hoover
Wood
Michigan
Associated Press
Detroit
Johnson
California
General Wood
Edwards
Jay Jersey
Herbert Hoover
Declare War With Germany End, Houses Move Peace Resolution
A majority report from the House Foreign Relations Committee recommends adopting a resolution that war with Germany has ended, with nine hours of debate starting Thursday. Democratic minority support will be introduced tomorrow. Debates hint Democrats may vote against the measure. Representative Venable argues Congress lacks constitutional power. Mondell replies Congress can end the war as it created it.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Germany
Venable
Detjdorat
Mississippi
Congress
Mondell
Republican Ender
Smith Warns Palmer Nomination Threatens Party Life
Macon Georgia April 6 United States Senator Hoke Smith urged support for Attorney General Palmer in the Georgia presidential primary. He warned Palmer's nomination would spell party death by own action and said he would campaign against Palmer in Pennsylvania after Georgia's vote.
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Associated Press
Macon
Arpil
United States
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Palmer
Smith
Pennsylvania
Airplane Pickets Bombard Embassy
Reported day arrest in the use of detention forms a felony to insult foreign diplomatic representatives. Noted low visibility winds scattered bombs around but not at the embassy.
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Deral
French Action Surprise to Ruhr German Officials
Berlin April 6 German official circles report the French move sending troops to the Ruhr district came as a complete surprise. It was hoped government troops policing the area would show intent to honor the peace treaty and not violate it. The German government will protest the action.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ruhr
Noyes Disassociates From Allied High Commission
Coblenz April 6. Pierpont B. Noyes American Rhineland commissioner and State Department representative, disclosed that days earlier he formally cut himself off from any action by the high commission that could involve it directly or indirectly in a possible French advance into the occupied territory.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Pierpont B. Noyes
State Department
Noyes
High Commission
Packing House Men Thrown Out Of Work
Between 15 000 and packing house workers lose jobs in Chicago district after an unauthorized strike by four switchmen. The union reportedly sends a thousand members to the scene as strikebreakers arrive amid mounting tension and new arrivals.
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Associated Press
Sna
Jeheehae
Chicago
Temporary Bridge To Replace Mitchells Bridge In Clarke County
Clarke county commissioners approve a temporary wooden bridge to replace the destroyed Mitchells bridge after the fall freshet. Judge H J West presented a petition signed by hundreds of Clarke County citizens. The temporary structure will be built promptly near the old site, with a permanent concrete bridge planned as a costly future project.
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Mitchell
H. 3. West
Clarke County
Tate Wright
Oine Missioners
Alowe
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