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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
3
In central Berlin on April 14, many were killed or wounded when troops clashed with street vendors during a crackdown on traffic in stolen goods. The incident highlights escalating tensions as authorities attempt to control illicit trade.
Marshal Petain, commander in chief of French armies, announced today his intention to visit the United States. The statement came from Chantilly, France, as Associated Press reports.
Special to the Banner reports Barrow and Jackson counties constructing a $12,000 steel bridge over the Mulberry river at the O Shields place with convicts and expert builders aiding. Also noted are local construction plans including an $8,000 home on Athens street, a proposed $50,000 hotel for Winder, and church evangelistic services by Rev R E Moss with strong attendance and interdenominational fellowship.
Washington April 15 The legal adviser to government agencies on liquor regulations reviewed statutes and orders but found no explicit legal authority for the internal revenue bureau to enforce war time prohibition after July 1.
Washington April 15 The Director General Hines announced a wage increase averaging about 15 dollars a month for roughly 60,000 employees of the American Railway Express Co.
The Chattanooga Drug and Chemical Co advertises Ziron as a mild tonic suitable for children and adults. It claims no habit forming drugs and offers mail order with a money-back guarantee if a druggist cannot supply it.
Deputy Marshals H D Miller Scott Jackson and Bailiff Wood rounded up four stills in one day. An 80 gallon still was operated by Eugene Dalton in Oglethorpe. he was captured. Three other stills were found in Greene county. About 3000 gallons of beer were destroyed.
Premier Lloyd George arrives in London from Paris after a trip to the peace talks, returning to public duties in the capital.
Key West April 14 Nothing had been heard tonight from Lieutenants Otto and Parker American aviators who left the Isthmus of Panama Saturday to fly to Havana.
Preparations are complete for a major dirt track auto race at Lakewood Park in Atlanta on April 19 as part of the Spring Carnival. Top drivers like Barney Oldfield Arthur Chevrolet and Fred Horey are expected to enter for a $2500 purse to be divided among winners with events running from 2 30 p m to about 6 p m to finish before dark.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, star pitcher, arrived home aboard the Rochambeau and said a contract awaits him in Chicago. The news comes from New York dated April 14.
Report from Berlin says Munich remains unsettled with heavy street fighting between Red guards and government troops. Several deaths and numerous injuries reported as clashes continue in the city.
Lieutenant William Henry Quarterman has earned an appointment at Sorbonne University in Paris, studying history literature and French. A 1916 University of Georgia graduate and 1917 law graduate, he served with the 34th Infantry, reached first lieutenant in 1918, went overseas in August 1918, and has seen active service with his division on the German border.
A note states that a scholar will reunite with his Régiment at the Sorbonne and plans to return to the United States early in the fall, signaling a resumption of duties and travel arrangements.
The first installment of city taxes is due from April 16 to May 1. Taxpayers who fail to pay by May 1 will incur a $1.50 cost on life, and delinquents will be issued. City Marshal EB ARRELL signs the notice.
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