Y M C A. fundraiser raises 10840.40 toward 15000 goal
The Y M C A campaign in Athens reports two days of work yielding 733 subscriptions totaling 10 840 40 with 4150 60 still needed to reach 15000. Dinners organized by the Ladies Auxiliary supported by detailed subs and totals from ten citizen teams plus city and county committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. Cla
Athens
Nen
Saith
W. T. Forbes
W. C. Ash
Co. F
D. L. Earnest
Co. G
Joseph Jarrell
Co. H
H. M. Holden
Men's County Committee
Jas. W. Morton
Women’s County Committee
Mra
Grand Table
Monroe Doctrine Not Affected In Covenant
Paris April 10 The League of Nations commission adopted a covenant section stating the Monroe Doctrine remains unaffected by covenant provisions. Also included is a 15 year general supervision of the Saar valley by the council of four, with a plebiscite to decide future government.
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Associated Press
Paris
League of Nations Commission
Saare
League of Nations
Council of Four
City Council Dress Parade Monday Morning
City council committee will inspect hacks and other wagons Monday at nine o clock. All owners must parade to renew licenses for another year. Public conveyances should be dressed up for the review.
Dr Myer Iseman Dies In Los Angeles Leading LA Specialist
Dr Myer Iseman of Los Angeles California died at his home Tuesday evening. He was a renowned specialist with a large lucrative practice. He leaves brothers and sisters including Mrs Bernstein of this city. The loss is mourned by many friends and family.
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Myer Iseman
Los Angeles
Cal
8. Bernstein
Bernstein
Long Bound Over on Charge Carrying Pistol Without License
William T. Long former warden of Clarke county convict camp was bound over in $200 on carrying a pistol without license. The warrant alleging aiding a prisoner to escape was dismissed after witnesses testified and Long spoke. Embezzlement charge was withdrawn. Defense asserted Long believed he remained warden and had right to carry his weapon.
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William T. Long
Clarke County
T. B. Wootten
County Court House
Captain Long
8. C. Upson
Long
Y W C A Board of Directors Meeting Notice
The board of directors of the Y W C A will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at four o'clock in the annex. All members are urged to attend promptly. Baked beans are advertised as cheaper with small cans 90c per dozen and medium size 1 50 per dozen. Arnold and Abney advertise phone 1076.
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The
Our
Arnold & Abnéy
London Labor Party Demands Paris Peace Accord
The London branch reports the national executive committee issued a policy statement urging the Paris conference to end protracted talks and secure peace in line with President Wilson's fourteen points.
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Associated Press
London
Labor Party
Wilson
North Texas Storm Kills Ninety Two. Nearly Million in Damage
A Texas storm on Tuesday night killed ninety two people, injured about three hundred, and caused property damage estimated at nearly a million dollars across North Texas, Southern Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas, according to reports.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Steel price clash shadows 1912 rail policy
Director of the railroad administration rejected the steel prices agreed by the industrial board and steel industry saying the decision is final. He argued prices are too high and must move toward normal levels. Chairman Peek plans to take the dispute to President Wilson to seek support for the board's action.
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Associated Press
Railroad Administration
Industrial Board and
Steel Industry
Peek
Industrial Board
Wilson
Hoover asks Nansen to head neutral Russia relief commission
Herbert Hoover chief of the interallied relief agency has asked Fridtjof Nansen head of the Norwegian food mission to the United States to become chief of an international neutral commission. The panel would investigate feeding Russia if hostilities end. Copenhagen dispatch notes the plan from London April 10.
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Associated Press
London
Herbert Hoover
Han
Fridtjof Nansen
United States
International Neutral Commission
Russia
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
Masonic Conclave Set by Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14
A stated conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14, K T, will meet in the asylum on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Friday evening April 11 at 8 oclock. The Order of the Temple will be conferred. All Sir Knights are requested to attend. I T Kilpatrick Gen MO G Quinn Sec
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Godfrey de Bouillon
K. T
Max Joseph
Order of the Temple
I. T. Kilpatrick
MO. G. Quinn
Labor Conditions In South Good Says Government Report
Washington reports the federal employment service finds good labor supply and demand in the south for the week ending April 5. Nine southern cities show a shortage of about 4,650, up from 3,800 the prior week, with Columbia, South Carolina, recording the largest gap at eighteen hundred.
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South Good
Associated Press
Washington
South
Federal Employment Service
Columbia
Arnold & Abney Grocery Ad Highlights Fresh Produce
A compact advertisement lists Iceberg lettuce fresh celery turnips bunch carrots spinach cauliflower and Domino sugar cubes in a dainty half size for tea or coffee. It stresses Mothers Bread as a trusted Arnold and Abney product with brand labeling as protection.
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Arnold & Abney
Mutinous American Troops in Archangel Refuse Front Duty
Washington reports a company of American infantry in Archangel refused to proceed to the front until Washington guarantees a withdrawal date. The message warns a general mutiny if removal from Russia is not assured. unit largely from Michigan selective service men. Unclear if mutiny exists beyond disputed reports. British and French forces cited in similar rumors.
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Russia
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Archangel
Rusaia
Ironsides
Michigan
Planters, bankers back $100 million cotton export corporation
Memphis April 10. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board suggested a $100,000,000 cotton export corporation. The idea was endorsed at a conference of planters factors and bankers from cotton growing states. A committee was elected to draft formation plans and another meeting will occur after their work is finished.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Y M C A Fund Drives Toward 16000 Goal in Athens
A committee report notes 733 subscriptions totaling 10840 40 with 4159 60 still needed to reach 16000. Many others were unable to give due to high living costs yet supporters pledge continued efforts to raise the full amount including potential local contributions. A pledge card is urged for help and specifies payment deadlines through October 1919.
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Athens
Japanese Arrest of Presbyterian Missionary in Korea
Washington reports Rev. Eli Miller Mowry a Presbyterian missionary at Yyeng Yang Korea has been arrested on a Japanese charge of aiding Korean independence propagandists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Eli Miller Mowry
Yyeng Yang
Korea
Compulsory Health Insurance Passes Senate in Albany
A New York bill to provide compulsory health insurance cleared the senate tonight and moves to the assembly rules committee for consideration. The action took place in Albany on April 10.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
New York
Senate
Assembly Rules Committee
Prices of American cotton goods debated in Commons
In London April 10 a Commons discussion suggested American cotton goods arrive in England cheaper than in the United States. An assessment notice for Oconee Burial Association No. 135 asks payment at Smith Bros. drug store or through J. H. Mealor, secretary. Local ad notes yellow yam potatoes, turnips, butter and eggs, pork sausage and contact C.8 Collins at 1556.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
England
United States
Smith Bros
J. H. Mealor
Collins
Buchwald
American Executed Murder Rocks Mexico Border
Edward E. Morgan American citizen and manager of a 125000 acre Kansas City estate of George C Wright was killed at Chivela about forty seven miles from Salina Cruz Mexico on April 8. The state department ordered an investigation into the murder.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward E. Morgan
George C. Wright
Kansas City
Chivela
Salina Cruz
Mexico
State Department
Mr George Crane Still Critically Ill at Home
Friends learn with regret that Mr George Crane remains critically ill at his Milledge avenue home. A fractured leg months ago was followed by a severe flu attack, and despite medical care and devoted nursing his condition shows no clear improvement.
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George Crane
Milledge Avenue
Crane
Berlin General Strike Fails To Materialize
Berlin reports no general strike today as advised from the city indicate normal business activity. The item notes shipment of Jones Littlé Pig Sausage due this morning and lists Abney as the sole seller.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Berlin
Jones
Abney
Powhatan Arrives with 2430 Troops in Charleston Harbor
The transport Powhattan arrived in the lower harbor with 2,430 troops aboard, mostly from the Thirtieth Division. It anchored off Sullivan's Island and will land passengers tomorrow morning. They will entrain for Camp Jackson at Columbia, S.C.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Lower Harbor
Sullivan's Island
Camp Jackson
Columbia
Tourneur's Woman Debuts at Elite Tonight
Maurice Tourneur showcases his latest film Woman at the Elite theatre for the last time, a departure from typical story forms. The production features a largely new screen cast including Flore Revalles Paula Cleregret Gloria Goodwin Diana Allen Ethel Haller Lyn Donaldson Rose Rolande and others.
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Maurice Tourneur
Elite
Blue Bird
Prunella
Mr. Tourneur
Mr. Tourneur Beieves
Elsie Ferguson
Mary Pickford
Marguerite Clark
Flore Revalles
Paula Cleregret
Gloria Goodwin
Diana
Thrilling Auto Wreck in The Lightning Raider at Strand
In Pathe’s serial The Lightning Raider Pearl White and Tom Nor ton escape a cliff plunge when their roadster dashes over a precipice. Chinese ally dies attempting to save them as Wu Fang and his servant pursue. The pair survive and continue their fight against Wu Fang.
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Pathe
Pearl White
Strand Theatre
Tom Norton
Wu Fang
Tom
Lightning
Lightningree
bazaar at Gas Shop draws shoppers for final day
Faazaar bazaar by the Ladies Ald of the Christian church invites the public to the Gas Shop for handmade articles and Easter gifts. Dainty dresses bibs caps and gowns luncheon sets tea-cloths and dolies on display. Delicious lunches and home cookings will be served with a menu featuring sliced roast beef potato salad sandwiches rolls cheese straws iced tea and coffee cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Elbert County Representative Deadwyler Killed in Car Train Crash
A. P. Deadwyler, Elberton Coca Cola Bottling Company official W. E. Smith, were in a wreck when their auto was struck by Seaboard Air Line train No. 5 south of Athens. Deadwyler died. Smith was badly injured and transported to St. Marys hospital with probable internal injuries and shock. Funeral services set for Dove Creek, Elbert County, with burial in Elberton Cemetery.
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Seaboard Air Line
Elberton
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Elbert County
A. P., Deadwyler
Oglesby
Sandals
W. E. Smith
Thelherton Coca-Cola Bottling Works
St. Mary's Hospital
Athens
Deadwyler
Mr. Smith
Athhome
J. W. Comer
W. C. Ash
A. H. Whitehead
Rylee
E. C. Callaway
Ida
Willie Callaway
Dove Creek
Elberton Cemetery
May Allison Stars in Clever Metro Drama at the Strand
May Allison appears as Peggy in Peggy Does Her Darndest at the Strand theater today. The Metro drama features athletic Peggy in sports like football boxing fencing and hockey with sister Eleanor contrasting as a vain coquette. Supporting cast includes Robert Ellis Rosemary Theby Frank Currier Dick Taylor and Sylvia Ashton. The play adapts Royal Brown’s Red Book Magazine story directed by George D. Baker under Maxwell Karger.
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May Allison
METRO
Strand
Peggy
Strand Theatre
Miss Allison
Eleanor
Hoyden
Miss Alison
Robert Ellis
Rosemary Theby
Frank Curerier
Dick Taylor
Sylvia Ashton
Royal Brown
Red Book
George D. Baker
Maxwell Karger
Saturday Market Offers Cakes Cheese Straws and More
Chapter F announces its Saturday market with usual goods for sale including large and small cakes cheese straws marshmallow trippe. Orders accepted today before noon at the Gas Shop.
Morgan Couple Visits Rockford Business Leader on Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan of Rockford Illinois visit Mrs Rodney C Wilson. Mr Morgan is general manager of a large tan nery in the United States and is en route to Cuba and South America on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morgan
Rockford, Illnois
Rodney C. Wilson
Morgan
United States
Cuba
South America
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D. C. Barrow
A. G. Dudley
Billups Phinizy
Joel A. Wier
J. Warren Smith
W. L. Erwin
H. H. Gordon, Jr
Charles H. Phinizy
M. G. Nicholson
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
John White Morton
Randall Freeman
Citizen's Committee
City Women's Committee
W. T. Bryan
M. P. Jarnagin
Morton Hodgson
Hugh Hodgson
Sity
Hall Lot
DR. Myer Seman
California
Board of Directors
London Labor Party
Hoover
Nansen
ONE Hundred Million Cotton Export Corporation
Young Men's Christian Association
A. P. Deadwyler
WE. Smith
Seaboard
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