League Covenant Adopted At Peace Conference Plenary
The revised covenant of the League of Nations was adopted at a plenary session of the peace conference moved by Wilson. Germany's delegates arrived in Paris. Italian claims over Fiume and Dalmatia linger. Provision for trial of former Emperor William was presented by the Council of Four. Fresh potato chips and produce ads follow.
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Covenant League OF Nations
Associated Press
League of Nations
Erle Drummond
League
Geneva
Switzerland
Japan
France
Iin
William Hohenzollern
Holland
Italy
Fiume
Dalmatian
Paris
Council of Four
William
United States
Great Britain
State Normal prepares for commencement exercises
The State Normal School announces its start of commencement activities from May 23 to May 28. Plans include a Plano Recital, Fac ry Race prop Senior Clase, final assembly and senior class exercises, Grand Concert, alumnae meeting, Twelfth Night, and graduating exercises with diploma awards.
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State Normal School
Superior Court Reconvenes at 9 30 A M Today
Judge Andrew J Cobb reconvenes the civil side of the Superior Court at 9 30 this morning to clear the April term docket. Several cases from the first week extended multiple days, necessitating a special session to hear those not reached. The same jurors who handled criminal cases last week report for duty.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Texas Bishop To Deliver Sermon At U N Commencement
Bishop W N Rainsworth of Austin Texas has accepted the invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the University commencement on June 15. He is a native of Georgia and has previously spoken to Athens audiences from the University stage.
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W. N. Rainsworth
Austin
Texas
Ainsworth
Athens
Arnold & Abney Fresh Produce Ad Hits The Market
Juicy Florida oranges ripe strawberries and sweet grape fruit featured. Raisin bread large loaf mentioned as real raisin bread like we used to make. Arnold and Abney promote fresh produce and bakery items for today.
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Florida
Arnold & Abney
Attorney General Palmer Opens Atlanta Victory Loan Drive
Atlanta April 28. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer opened the local Victory Loan campaign declaring the American soldier in France never knew retreat. Palmer praised U S resolve and cited a cousin who rose from private to captain, noting training camps never spoke of retreat. General March was confirmed by the speaker.
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Atlanta
France
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Collision in Hudson River Leaves Fifteen Missing
Four United States sailors died when a launch collided with the destroyer Henley on the Hudson River. William P. Oliver of Lucient Mississippi was among the dead. Fifteen others are missing and believed lost.
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Associated Press
New York
William P. Oliver
Lucient
Miss
United States
Hudson River
Henley
Crews Named for Early May Transatlantic Flight
New York April 28 Commander J H Towers Lieutenant Commander A C Reed and P N L Bellinger will lead crews attempting an early May transatlantic crossing in three giant hydroplanes NC 1 NC 3 and NC 4. The craft span 126 feet and use four Liberty motors in a joint launch to an undisclosed destination.
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Associated Press
New York
J. H. Towers
A. C. Reed
P. N. L. Bellinger
Atlantic
Burleson Urges Return of Lines to Private Owners
Postmaster General Burleson advised President Wilson that all telephone, telegraph and cable lines should be returned to private owners as soon as Congress passes required legislation. He aims to have cables back by May 10 and urges safeguards for owners, a stance echoing his earlier call for government ownership after peace. The move follows concerns over financial storms if control shifts without remedy. Fresh marshmallows, dates. King Hodgsom Co. dromedary.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
Congress
Post Office Department
Tank to Visit Strand Theatre as Liberty Loan Campaign Opens
A large tank will arrive today in front of the Strand theatre at eleven o'clock to promote the Liberty Loan drive. Citizens are urged to view the display and ride the vehicle as it tours the city. Serjeant James Posey on crutches, wounded at Chateau Thierry, will speak at the Strand tonight at 8:30 as part of government efforts to spur bond sales. Chairman Col. M. G. Michael reports strong reception from counties and ongoing distribution of literature and speakers to push the top campaign result.
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TRS
Liberty Loan
Strand Theatre
Strand
Col
M. G. Michael
Zone Committee
James Posey
Chateau Thierry
Posey
Mighty
Michael
Hex
Samuel Gompers Injured in Street Car Collision
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was injured when his taxi was struck by a street car yesterday. He is resting well tonight and his condition is favorable, doctors report.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
No Reason Under Sun For The High Prices to Continue
A. W. Douglas, chief statistician of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, said in St Louis that high prices would fall toward a normal level if supply and demand were free to operate. He spoke to representatives of about a thousand American trade organizations at a convention.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
A. W. Douglas
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Mr Hash Hodgson To Give Recital
Announcement of a piano recital by Hugh Hodgson on May second at Lucy Cobb Institute. The city’s music lovers expect a rare artist known for refined recital events.
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Hugh Hodgson
Lucy Cobb Institute
Judge restrains Southern Bell in Montgomery
Judge McCord of the 16th judicial district issues an injunction delaying Southern Bell Telephone Company from implementing May 1 rate increases in Montgomery. The ruling to restrain the company was announced April 28.
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Southern Bell CO
Montgomery
Associated Press
McCord
16Th Judicial District Court
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Former Ambassador Assairs Constitution League of Nations
Dr. Payne Hill, former ambassador to Germany, told an audience at George Washington University that the league of nations covenant creates either a super-government with imperial power or a mischief-making mandatory body with no real means to enforce its decrees. He warned the constitution is the work of politicians, not jurists.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Payne Hill
Germany
George Washington University
Hill
Large Section of Yokohama Burned
A large portion of Yokohama burned today destroying about 2000 buildings including parts of the business district. Firemen from Tokio aided in checking the flames before they reached the foreign residential area.
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Yokohama
Associated Press
Tokio
Dr F C McConnell Opens Sermons at First Baptist
Dr F C McConnell of Atlanta preached his first sermon at the First Baptist church to a large congregation. The meetings began Sunday with Dr James W Lynch delivering a strong discourse on The Conversion of the Gentiles and continued with music and a chorus leading familiar hymns.
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First Baptist Church
F. C. McConnell
Atlanta
James W. Lynch
McConnell
South
George Truett
Texas
Virginia
Great Revival at Oconee Street Church
Rev. A. H. Hutchinson of Oconee Street Methodist Church, aided by Rev. E. B. Moll, leads a thriving revival now in its second week. Large crowds attend nightly with wide attention and much good reported. Services continue through this week and the public is invited.
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A. 8. Hutchinson
Oconee Street
Total Victory Loan Surpasses Eight Million Dollars
The nation has subscribed 839000000 to the Victory Loan. The amount is slightly more than eighteen and a half percent of the total sought, according to treasury tabulations released tonight from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Wood Returns Home from Overseas After War Service
Mr Clarence Wood of this city returned yesterday after twelve months overseas. He fought in many thickest battles and came home without a scratch. He is brother to Weldon Emmit and Adolphus Wood, all of this city. Friends rejoice at his safe arrival.
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Clarence Wood
Messrs. Weldon
Emmit and
Adolphus Wood
Athens Bay Lands At Newport News Soldiers Return
Frank Williams of Athens quartermasters corps and John O. Cooper of the 137th Infantry landed at Newport News on Sunday. Also reported arriving were Smy Thignall and William Turk of the 137th Infantry from Jefferson. All goods bought today will be charged on May account. King Hodg Green Florida Cabbage Bunch onions Arnold Abney.
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Newport News
Frank Williams
Quartermasters Corps
Athens
John O. Cooper
Smy ‘Thignall
William Turk
137Th Infantry
Jefferson
King Hodgson Co
Florida
Arnold & Abney
Great welcome for returning N C soldiers
New Orleans April 28. After an unprecedented welcoming, Louisiana and Mississippi contingents arriving from overseas service left for Camp Shelby to demobilize in a few days. The units include the 64th brigade detach ment, a base hospital, 426th batteries of the 14183 Field artillery, 114th trench mortar battery, about thirteen hundred in total. The procession granted the soldiers the freedom of the city.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Servce
Camp Shelby
64Th Brigade
14183 Field Artillery
Saint Mary's Church Reopens After Years of Decline
Saint Mary's Church near the old Episcopal property reopened yesterday after years of neglect. Founded by the late R L Bloomfeld, the building had fallen into disuse until Edwood Jackson raised funds to remodel and revive it as a Sunday school site. A Union Sunday school and religious services drew a large crowd of old and young parishioners.
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Saint Mary’s Church
South
Episcopal Church
R.L., Bloomfeld
Episcopal Church of Georgia
Edwood Jackson
Sund School
Augusta
Woman's Club endorses suffrage at meeting
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. A. S. Parker's home on Prince Avenue and unanimously endorsed woman suffrage after a motion by Mrs. G. A. Crabb. The Eighth District Convention, led by Mrs. T. F. Green, will be hosted in the city May 19–20 with guests including Mrs. Nellie Peters Black and other state leaders. Fresh beans potatoes and squash advertised by Kings Shelled Ner Walnut Almorides pecans.
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Prince Avenue
G. A. Crabb
Pattle Hilaman
T. F. Green
Nellie Peters Black
Atlanta
J. E. Hayes
Montezuma
Z. I. Fitzpatrick
Thomasville
Hugh Willett
Tallulah Falls
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