30 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
1
Baltimore officials and Mayo Chamber of Commerce leaders sought permission for Willard Dempsey to fight in the city. Governor declined the petition, turning down the request amid timberland and other local issues cited by Koons and associates.
The report describes two sermons at First Baptist Church yesterday preached by Dr J A Bell and Dr McConnell. It notes congregational singing of old hymnody and emphasis on witnessing for Christ and the Holy Spirit. Details cover messages from Hebrews and the Gospel of Christ with calls to attend tonight’s 8:20 p m session and morning services.
A compact ad lists Western Market offerings including Croker flounders trout and ripe tomatoes. It promotes Fancy Head Lettuce cucumbers fresh asparagus celery snap beans and new potatoes along with Costa’s Delicatessen Shop bagels and bread from Arnold & Graham. Contacts show Ya4e-1447.
London report cites Evening Standard asserting William Hohenzollern will be prosecuted as an instigator of war crimes under the commission on war responsibility. The AP notes the claim, framed as a high authority stance, beyond chief originator of the war.
Walley M. Marlow of the One Hundred thirtieth Machine Gun Battalion is listed among Georgians sent to Newport News this week with retiring overseas troops. Also noted are Lester A. Phelps Dewey Rose and Dick Simms of Hull Georgia.
Mrs. Maude P. Hardwick, wife of former United States Senator Hardwick, was severely injured when an infernal machine mailed to the senator’s home exploded in Atlanta. The package, marked sample and bearing a New York postmark, opened by a maid caused the blast, tearing off her hands and injuring others. investigators suspect anarchist involvement in New York.
Chelsea Okla April 29 Ten persons burned to death and one fatally injured when a van explosion followed an attempt by Thomas Ballard to kindle a home fire with kerosene Ballard his wife six children and another family of two were killed and the blast occurred as they tried to start a blaze.
The Southerfield Georgia command announces openings in the Nation's Air Service for aviators dirigible pilots chauffeurs mechanics and other trades. Applicants should send name and address to the commanding officer Southerfield Americus Georgia for an important communication about aviation. Clarke county pension funds totaling about 10900 are now available for 1910s era elder benefits with a fifteen day deadline to apply at the county ordinary. Judge R C Orr urges prompt contact to avoid forfeiture of unpaid sums.
Van Straaten’s offers shad and roe, salmon trout, red snappers, flounders, and whiting with contact via 1475 1476. Note: today's purchases will be charged on the next month’s bill. Arnold and Abney.
London reports Bolshevik forces attacked allied troops on the Murmansk Railway at Krucomin Monday but were repulsed. The British War Office statement says the enemy left a number of prisoners behind as they retreated.
The commander of the overseas forces reports Rube Glenn of Winterville Georgia among casualties. Glenn is said to have died of disease, while Guy Tiplin of Gainesville Georgia is listed as wounded.
Subscriptions for the Victory Loan reached 985 million dollars in 24 hours, an increase of 145 million, about 22 percent of the goal. In the Atlanta district, funds totaled around 100 thousand based on bank canvasses, reflecting steady early momentum.
Telegram from Ambassador Page reports Rome that Premier Orlando does not intend to return to Paris for signing the peace treaty. He regrets the short time before German arrival and warns that any action could cause serious consequences, favoring outside trouble over internal strife to ensure Italian aspirations are included.
Fresh Today offerings include 3nap beans at 15¢ per quart and new potatoes at 1s per quart. Also available cucumbers from Arnold & Abney along with black fish speckled trout and Span ish mackerel. Spring lamb featured at People's Market located at 229 Broad St or call 1062 for details.
Miss Sylvia Boyden, a 19 year old English girl, parachuted from a balloon near London, becoming the first woman on record to perform this dangerous feat. The photo shows her alighting from the balloon basket.
Dispatches from the American Armenian and Syrian Relief report 45,000 people in Erivan without food and refugees starving in the Ashtarag and nearby towns. The American Committee for Armenian Relief has sent seven missions, four ships loaded with supplies, and calls for urgent aid as conditions deteriorate across the region.
The Red and Black baseball team meets Mercer Baptists on Sanford Field this afternoon in a highly anticipated clash. A large advance seat sale signals big crowds as E Morgan leads Mercer against Georgia with Henderson at 2b and Satterfeld at 1b among the likely lineups and Bob McWhorter as umpire.
Pryor Johnson an 18 year old east Athens resident and cotton worker was shot in the abdomen by Albert Poss during a fishing trip several miles from town. Authorities say the shooting was accidental as Johnson is in St Marys hospital and Poss, a former soldier now running a taxi service, grieves but offers no further detail.
The big Victory Loan tank led by Sergeant B. 8. Douglas and J. B. Compton will tour Winder today after drawing crowds in Athens yesterday. Hundreds watched the engine of war and two soldiers gave joyrides to many youngsters and offered rides to prominent locals.
Ripe strawberries paired with sponge cakes and almond macaroons from Arnold & Abner. Includes contact line Arnold & Abney with phone 1076 for orders.
Athens residents invited to view the modern 650 bed hospital at St Marys after completion of the new building. Opened 1906, the facility has seen rising patronage decline. owners Dr M M Fullilove and Dr J P Proctor announce an efficient staff including nurse Miss N E Slaughter and dietician Miss Mary Emma Fulford. Building designed by Capt J W Barnett and constructed by Mr W W Furguson.
Revival services at Young Harris Memorial Church draw larger crowds as Dr. W J DeBureleben assists Rev A J Sears. He preached How May I Know I Am a Christian last night. This afternoon at 4 he will speak on The Witness of the Spirit and this evening The Deceived Man. The Rev and congregation invite all to attend.
A notice states soda water, ice cream, root beer, and all beverages become taxable under the revenue act. Two to twenty cent per item tax will be collected. Purchasers may opt to exclude extra items. details unclear due to damaged text. The notice references Fit drinks and mentions the Ardlia & Abney.
Rome April 29 Premier Orlando warned the world of a grav and demanding Italy preserve calm while asserting claims based on justice and right. He disclosed an April memorandum on the Adriatic and said no definite American decision had been reached. British intervention and Lodge's support followed as the peace talks continued with Fiume and Italy's national safety cited as core issues. German delegates prepared for arrival at Versailles.
Washington April 29 Postmaster General Burleson ordered the return of cable systems to owners at midnight May 2.
New York April 29 with Tennessee dryer politics on dispute governor A H Roberts protests navy plans. The super dreadnaught Tennessee will be christened wet by governor’s 16 year old daughter Helen Leorene Roberts breaking a bottle of champagne on the prow. The massive ship displaced 32000 tons and requires only one tide to pass overboard.
Mr Roy Dootson arrived in New York yesterday from overseas after eighteen months with the Rainbow division. His grandfather Mr William Dootson received a telegram. Mr Dootson is the son of Mr and Mrs James H Dootson, formerly from this city. Friends here will be pleased by his safe return to the states.
The advertisement seeks 100 electricians wiremen and linemen at 65 cents per hour. Applicants report to E C Parker Superintendent T H McKinney Inc Fort Benning Columbus Ga. Take a receipt for transportation Mrs Ruth Jackson Lima has returned from Atlanta where she attended grand opera.
The issue of a May 1 rate increase by Southern Bell prompts protests and a U S court hearing on postmaster general authority to set intrastate rates. J Epps Brown says if the Supreme Court finds no such authority, the company will refund excess charges to customers promptly without need for applications.
A mine blast at Majesties, 29 miles north of Birmingham, Alabama, killed two white men and seven black miners, with seven others seriously injured. Officials stated the seven injured were white men.
Mrs P Evans learns from a telegram that Corp P Evans has safely arrived in the United States after nearly two years of overseas service. He will spend a brief period in Newport News before being sent to Camp Lewis for discharge.
Brigadier General Richardson, commander of American forces in Northern Russia, reported to the War Department that he had visited all detachments in Archangel and found the health and spirits of the men good with no apprehension at headquarters regarding morale.
Mr F M Hahn special representative of Pepsi Cola has returned to the city for a few days. He has received requests from citizens about establishing a plant here and a conclusion may come in the next few days. Pepsi Cola is a popular drink with strong nationwide demand locally.
Cablegrams received by residents of Atlanta indicate several units of the Eighty-second division are en route home. The transport Huron, in New York, is slated to sail May 6. Families were alerted that Almond and Seam Crisp and other sailors are aboard the departing ships.
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