Palmer Club to Organize in Clarke County Athens Banner
Special to Banner reports a Palmer club organizing in Clarke county Athens at city hall, urging all citizens to attend. The piece describes Palmer as Democratic presidential candidate and notes support across Georgia, with plans for speeches in Macon, Savannah, Washington, and Atlanta. It mentions departmental investigations and attacks on the party by Republicans and renegade Democrats, urging a strong turnout for an old time democratic gathering.
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Banner
Palra
Ign
Palmer
Macon
Sa i Yanagh
Atlanta
Friends of Attorney
United States
Clarke County
Athens
Democratic Party
Georgia
Delegation Split Over Palmer Support At Convention
Reports from the yesterday selection show the Iowa delegation and others leaning toward Palmer, while some members prefer nonbinding positions. The San Francisco convention will hear a firm Palmer stance as delegates agree to back him through the final ballot, with no issued instructions yet carried.
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Gemad
Sunind
Palmer
Mase
National Democratic
Iowa
Carlin
San Francisco
al Chogen
Maing
Paper in Ten Years Says Publisher
The Associated Press reports the publisher predicts newspapers will be without print paper as advertising space declines. The publisher spoke today at the company address, outlining a ten year outlook for the industry amid shortages and shifting demand.
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Associated Press
Athenian Accepted For Navy Defense Action
Athenian is accepted for navy defense duties as preparations are made to raise funds. Officials confirm the plan details and timelines for deployment and training.
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Navy
Railroad Strike Expands Across Chicago Area
An unauthorized strike that began last week in the Chicago switching district after a yard conductor was discharged has spread to twenty five railroads and forced about 50,000 workers in and around Chicago out of work either directly or indirectly.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Georgia Republicans Split In Meeting
The Georgia Republican state convention split today with factions electing different delegate types. The Wood faction backed by Roscop Pickett, counted support inside the hall until police were called to address disruptions at the Atlanta venue.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Atlanta
Wood
Roscop Pickett
Military Training Is Doomed To Failure
A brief editorial asserts that military training programs face systemic flaws and unlikely success, arguing for overhaul or alternative approaches to prepare personnel effectively. The piece emphasizes discipline, resource constraints, and measurable outcomes as core concerns.
Citrus exhibit delights at State College Athens
Florida Citrus Exchange promotes seal sweet citrus as Mrs Moorhead visits Athens to witness a student class led by Miss Erna Proctor. A table of orange and grapefruit crafted desserts and edible displays drew attendees including Dr. Andrew M. Soule. Moorhead carries recipe books to share tips on making these treats at home.
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E. Z. Reedin
State College of Agriculture
Erna Proctor
Caroling Moorhead
Fate
Florida Citrus ‘Exchange
Andrew M. Soule
Mis. Moorhead
Miss Proctor
Moorhead
Florida
Miss
Parking Ordinance Adopted by City Council
City council last night adopted a parking ordinance written by the mayor and council. The measure aims to regulate street cleaning operations and scheduling. a report shows $2,329.30 paid in court fines during March. City water works spending and school grants were also noted as read and accepted.
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Algo
Clemenceau Abandons Athens Trip Plan
The former French premier Georges Clemenceau has abandoned a projected trip to Athens Greece. Word of the change comes from the Exchange Telegraph Company via wired reports.
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Associated Press
Wei
Georges Clemenceau
Athens
Greece
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Rotary Club Discusses Civic Plans And University Gift
A bi weekly Rotary Club session at the YMCA featured a keynote by President Flanigen urging city development. Proposals include Broad Street improvements, a $200,000 school bonds issue, expanded cotton compress facilities, and a $1,000,000 University of Georgia fund. The club aims to involve university students and foster Athens community ties through biweekly gatherings.
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Rotary Club
Fanigen
Guy
Flanigen
Broad Street
Hancock Avenue
Enoo
State Committee Set to Visit Athens and State College
A State Committee of about forty members will tour the State College of Agriculture in Athens and inspect the university’s buildings and grounds. Dr. Andrew J. Soule, president, announced the plan for April 15. The visit includes a luncheon at the college and a banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
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State Leginclature
Senate
State College of Agriculture
Andrew J. Soule
Brubbs
House
L. C. Brown
Athens
General Assembly
Reynakis
Andrew M. Soule
Chamber of Commetre
Hoo
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Rodman Defends Navy Before Senate Panel
Admiral Rodman, commander in chief of the Pacific fleet, testifies at the Senate committee probing the Sims Daniels affair and challenges Admiral Simms charges. He says the navy was never in better shape in forty years than in spring 1917 and brands Sims indiscreet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Sims
Daniels
Admiral Rodman
Pacific Fleet
Sima
Rodman
Woman Freed By Jury In February Shooting Case
A jury tonight acquitted a woman in a February street shooting case. The defendant, who had been married, was freed after a short trial highlighting the rapid four minute jury deliberation.
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Jopier
Lok
Ia Hea
Bed ‘Street
Commencement Sermon Planned at Lacy Cobb Institute
Rev Porter of the Second Baptist Church Atlanta preaches the commencement sermon at Lacy Cobb Institute Miss Millie Rutherford announces the event for May fifth with a May twentieth program featuring two musical concerts and several entertainments plans for one of the best commencement programs at Lacy Cobb Institute
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Porter
Col Wilkes Named Agricultural Agent for Georgia Road
Col Sam W. Wilkes, a prominent railroad official and well known citizen, has been appointed Agricultural Agent for the Georgia road with offices in Atlanta. General Manager Wickersham praises the selection, noting Wilkes’ long railroad involvement and broad support across the South.
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Sam W. Wilkes
Atlanta
Georgia Road
Col
Wilkes
South
Georgia
Wickersham
Uul Wainem
German Population Killed by Soldiers
Frankfort on the Main April 7. Affray with French troops occurred in several points this afternoon leading to casualties among the German population. The unrest began after rumors that Allied pressure forced French troops to evacuate the city. Students in automobiles harangued crowds and incited them against the French soldiers.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Automobile Recovered By Athens Detective
The Oldsmobile 8 stolen Sunday from Mr. C. J. O Farrell was located yesterday in Augusta by Detective Charlie Seagraves. The thief, headed for Greenville SC, was detained after the car broke down and had to be towed back. Seagraves arrested the man charged with reclaiming the vehicle.
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C. J. O'Farrell
Augusta
Charlie Seagraves
Rae Foes
Greenville
South Carolina
Seagraves
Irish Friends Carry Banners With Colby Speech Quotation
Irish pickets moved from the British embassy to the state department bearing banners inscribed with quotes claimed from Secretary Colby. The banner read England’s claim to rule Ireland lacks any science of legality. Police did not interfere as the protest continued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colby
State Department
Athens Y W C A to host Marietta girls game Friday
The Athens Y W C A basketball team prepares to face the Marietta High School girls, touted as top contenders. The Y W C A squad trains hard for the 8 30 p m Friday night matchup in the Y W gym, aiming to secure a victory.
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Athens Y. W. C
Marietta
Y. W
Marietta High School
Atete
Athens
Y. Wey. Y. W
Paris Public Opinion Supports Rhine Occupation Move
Paris reports considerable reaction today in French public opinion, which was unanimously favorable yesterday toward the occupation of the Rhine cities. Official circles remained silent, but there is anxiety over possible allied government reactions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rhine
Hoover Run Rumor Sparks Democratic Run Talk
A paroled aide to the state committee circulated a letter asking if Hoover would enter the Democratic race. The memo references potential presidential implications and party strategy, though no formal announcement is reported.
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Hoover
Joe Wood Cara
di State Committee
Pumle
Reppe Aar
Noralnoth
Widespread Villa Plot Is Uncovered
El Paso April 27 a wide spread revolutionary plot fostered by Villa agents in the United States to overthrow Carranza government is being investigated by the grand jury here. Three persons are held in jail here and one was arrested at Mexicali in lower California by Mexicans.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Villa
United States
Carranza
Grand
Mexicali
Lower Calfornia
Wildcats Beat Furman 4 1 as Clark Stars in Greenville
Georgia defeated Furman 4 to 1 in Greenville with George Clark pitching a near flawless game. Clark struck out nine and allowed one hit while Furman’s McLeod lost for the first time this season. In the eighth, Hutcheson led off with a single and, aided by a Clark double, Georgia pulled ahead 4 0. Speer homered in the ninth for Furman’s lone run.
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George Clark
Greenville
S. C
Georgia
Furman
Gehby
Wildcats
Tyirler
Clark
Clark II
McLeod
Aed
Trée
Speer
Hutcheson
Rawson
Welsh
Sid
Mott
Iegle
Clariqum
Matt
Nenteen
Mangum
Rathterfield
Jatterfield
Hancock
Cody
Permanites
R. F
Rhame
Owings
Nelson
Brasington
Plarg
Eal Speer
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Flanjgen
University of Georgia
Ucw Cobb Institute
Planigen
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State Committee
Athens and State College
Aten
Lucy Cobb
Col Law
Athens Y. W.C. A
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