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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1920

Page

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Hoke Smith Admits He Helped To Write Lodge Reservations

Howard gives Smith war record in Senate. Last Y. M. C. A. game of the season is against Marietta. Tonight W. C. A. basketball at Marietta High School gym floor. Y. W. has played a big season and will close their schedule.

Hoke Smith Lodge Howard Smith Senate Marietta Onsys W. C Arietta High School Y. W Lawarad Bill Sly Fg Senator Smith Billy Sly Howard

Voice from Grave Calls for Watson at Smith Speech

Atlanta audience at Hoke Smith speech splits between Watson and Palmer supporters. The auditorium packed with Watson loyalists and Palmer backers, yet the crowd showed attentive hearing to the keynote speaker.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Watson Palmer Bel Senator Smith Smith Acronis

Cornerstone Service Planned For New Prince Avenue Church

Readers recall the 1912 revival that helped found Tau Baptist Church in Athens and note mortgage clearance days. On Sunday the congregation meets at the High School at 11 to collect pledges and at 12:30 moves to the new site to lay the cornerstone in a public service inviting city church friends to attend.

Moon Churchimg R. ¥. JereWhar ¢Han Naator Southside Capital Church Spartanburg K. H. Johnings Prince Avenue Friends of Caoh Rid

Closed Shop Would Have Helped Navy

Washington reports say it would have aided the navy if a cease in activity occurred early, as Admiral Wilson endorsed Hale of the Senate investigation. He credited Secretary Daniels and allied plans with rapid wartime efficiency, citing Camp Gordon and Savannah harbor efforts as pivotal, while defending Smith and opponents of the Lodge reservations.

Associated Press Washington Navy Admiral Wilson Atlantic Fleet Hale Senate Investigation Committee Wilson Sims United States Daniels Tha United States Navy Macon Treaty’ of Peace League of Nations A.autchell’ Palmer Michigan Lodge

Resignation of Smith Denied by L N Railroad

At the Louisville and Nashville Railway Company general offices Milton H. Smith's resignation as president was reported to be denied today by Associated Press.

Smith L. and N Associated Pres.iile Louisville and Nashville Railway Company Milton H. Smith

Banner to Publish Full Televised Georgia Game Details

Clark Foreman, Atlanta Journal correspondent, reports for the Banner with full accounts and box scores of the Georgia games while the Wildcats tour the Carolinas and Virginia. Foreman will travel on every out of town trip as an extra scorer for the wire.

Wildcats Clark Foreman The Atlanta Journal Foreman T A

Palmer Gains in Georgia Straw Vote Amid Campaign Drive

A. Mitchell Palmer leads in the Georgia Eighth District straw poll as Watson nears, with Smith barely noted. Palmer supporters push turnout while a cooking demonstration by Miss Erna Proctor in Athens highlights domestic defense efforts in the high school.

A. Mitchell Palmer Georgia Palmer Thomas FE. Watson Ces Mitchell Palmer Thomas E. Watson Hoke Smith Watson Smith Athos Woman's Lub Erna Proctor Mirs Parocor Agricultural College Lucy Coby Miss Proctor Mira T. W Reed W.D. Beachin John E. Talmadge, Jr J. T. Barnett Paryer Mra M. A. Jarnigan

Palmerbacking meeting called in Athens Clarke county

Palmer supporters to organize a local group at city hall tonight at 7 to back Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer for president in Georgia primary. The article notes Palmer’s entry in the state primary and describes the plan to mobilize Democratic strength in the Eighth District to secure a administration victory.

A. Mitchell Palmer Woodrow The One Whitte League of Nations Athens Palmer Sunport Athana

Indictments Hit New York Tenderloin Officials

The grand jury indicted Police Inspector Dominick Henry and eight others in the Easter raid of a Weatside restaurant. Charges include neglect of duty perjury keeping a disorderly house bribery and extortion tied to the vice crusade.

Associated Press New York Dominick Henry Weatside John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Henry Gynson Moloney Peter Galliott Investgaton

Fighting Between Japs and Soviets Ends With Heavy Losses

The clash ended with Japanese forces suffering around 260 killed while Soviet troops reported 408 dead, 1,500 captured, and seven guns lost. The engagement reflected intensified border fighting with substantial casualties on both sides.

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Reverend Ellis to Speak at State Normal May Sunday

Rev Paul W Ellis pastor of Mulberry Street Methodist Macon will deliver the commencement sermon on the fourth Sunday in May at State Normal. President J M Pound announced the full commencement program is not yet complete. Chancellor Barrow will address students next week and Rev Alford Porter will speak at Lucy Cobb on May 31.

Paul W. Ellis Church Macon Uecord Sue Qeaic Deus School J. M. Pound Pound David C. Barrow Alford Porter Atlanta Second Baptist Lucy Cobb Millie Rutherford

Shepherd of Galilee to Discuss Psalm at First Methodist

A speaker titled a shepherd from Galilee will discuss The Shepherd Psalm next Sunday evening at eight o'clock in the First Methodist Church. Leading pastors of Atlanta praise his message, as he prepares for mission work among his own people and plans to return to Galilee next month. Stephen A. Haboush, born near the Sea of Galilee, grew up herding sheep and shares parallels with the boy Jesus amid similar surroundings.

Galilee First Methodist Church Atlanta Palestine Jesus Christ Stephen A. Haboush prsLeres Sea of Galilee Christ

North Carolina Democrats Back Women's Suffrage Ratification

Raleigh April 8 with 685 to 42 votes the state convention adopted a platform plank urging Democratic lawmakers in the legislature to vote for ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C In& Sion Legislatere

Officials Prepare to End Strike of Railroad Workmen

Chicago April. Officials predict an end to an unauthorized strike by switchmen and enginemen that began in Chicago and spread to several cities. In the next forty eight hours, Vice President Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and International President Heberling of the Switchmen's Union of North America forecast a settlement, as some cities showed improvement while workers remained out or threatened to leave in a score of northern and western towns.

Associated Press Chicago Whitney Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen International Heberling Switchmen's Union of North America

Ruhr Situation: U S Urges German Troop Authorization

Washington notes the state department expresses opinion that Germany should be allowed to send any reasonable number of troops into the Ruhr valley to restore order and maintain supremacy.

Associated Press Washington State Department Ruhr

British Protest Over Ruhr Occupation Sent by London

London reports that a protest delegation will go to the French Sovereign authority tonight to oppose the occupation of the Ruhr by French and Belgian forces amid tension in Europe.

Associated Press London Ruhr

Chamber of Commerce invites Athens citizens to join

President Jarrell mails a greeting urging local residents to join the Athens and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. He emphasizes mutual help through cooperative effort and notes a member roster gap for one recipient, urging enrollment to support civic and commercial development.

Jarrell T' Athens and Clarke County Bante Corp J Retein Chamber of Commerce Milton Zrould Athens

New York Courts Deal With Antiprofit Rent Controls

In New York this week after antiprofiteering laws passage, cases rise above 4000 with rent restrictions in force. A Bronx court scene sparked joy as a defendant named Rob reportedly broke his heel amid proceedings and public reaction.

Associated “Press New York Bronx Tee Ro Rob Hae

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