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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
5
Athens raises funds and urges every resident to join the Red Cross for 1919. The appeal cites war effort sacrifice, lists canvass captains and totals from banks, schools, and offices, and calls for immediate action to wear the Red Cross button and contribute one dollar.
Storm warnings were displayed from Georgetown to Jacksonville and along the gulf coast from St. Louis to Cedar Key according to the weather bureau. Classified ads promote Indian River oranges from Pellican Grove and fresh Lady Fingers and Almond macaroons from Arnold and Abney.
Dr Rathenau declares Germany is ruined for generations in a wartime Associated Press dispatch. The quote frames a grim assessment amid ongoing political and economic strain, reflecting distress over future prospects and national stability.
King Victor Emmanuel accompanied by the heir to the Italian throne arrived in Paris. President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau greeted him as crowds cheered. Members of the American Expeditionary Forces participated in the welcome and the king met President Wilson at the Murat mansion. The six o clock visit and cordial talks followed by planned meetings with Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino.
In Athens many elderly residents need robes dressing gowns and slippers. Citizens are urged to search old clothes boxes for usable items and deliver them to the Banner Commissary at the old Elite theater by 11 this morning. Donations will be distributed through the ladies committee to those in greatest need.
Editorials from London papers interpret the president's London visit as signaling firm U S intent. The Guardian notes the trip shows the president means business, contrasting with earlier leisurely plans. The Manchester dispatch adds that German industrial and political conditions will not tolerate delay.
The State Department reports that German propaganda aimed at the United States and run by Professor Brinckmann in The Hague remains active. A Dutch dispatch notes ongoing efforts, with accompanying price listings for various nuts, fruits, and produce advertised as part of a cash and carry business.
Revenue agent in Georgia arrested Dr Charles L Walton a colored physician in Athens on drug charges. Walton allegedly sold cocaine and morphine without authority with Ferguson Madison noted as a contact. He was given a hearing before Judge Walter G Cornett and released on temporary $2500 bond. case expected to go to federal court.
Do you want a Christmas tree. Anl the past years there has been trouble obtaining trees for churches and homes. Mr JJ A Dorsey the tax receiver will provide information and help. His office is in the Clarke county courthouse and he stays in contact with country districts to assist in securing a tree.
The article reports President Wilson awaiting departure from Paris on Christmas Eve for Chaumont, then to a rest camp on Christmas morning to dine with troops, returning to Paris that night. Ambassador Sharp as dean will present all ambassadors and ministers to Wilson Friday at Murat palace.
Berne dispatches report Germany must deliver seventeen hundred locomotives to the Allies between December 7 and 26 and two more batches of seventeen hundred by January 16. If not delivered Germany must surrender five hundred more locomotives as penalty.
The page lists Thorntons menu items including Vegetable Soup Brunswick Stew Roast Veal with Tomato Sauce Baked Creamed Potatoes Lima Beans Muffins Porterhouse Steak French fried We 20g or coe Chicken Hash on Toast Oysters fried or stewed Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Chicken Salad Coffee or Chocolate Homemade Pies Hot Chocolate and Ferndell Coffee deals. also promotes Arnold & Abney nuts in a display.
Marshal Joffre, hero of the Marne, lauded President Wilson and America in an inaugural academy address. He appeared in marshal's uniform and urged support for the noble cause as President and Mrs. Wilson attended a ceremony in the hall.
Washington reports that peace delegates will push a plan to sink surrendered enemy ships as a solution to the disposition of seized vessels. Officials caution against misinterpretation as debates continue in Congress and across State and Navy departments.
London reports tension as President Wilken's itinerary shifts cause uncertainty. British officials and American advisers grapple with the new schedule while awaiting word from Washington on the president's upcoming trip and related talks in Paris.
President Wilson delays peace conference plans to assess French and British sentiment. Advisers say public opinion favors addressing entente aims first to set broad guidelines for a durable peace and a league of nations.
Washington lawmakers clear the way for repealing the one zone system for second class postage by July. The war revenue bill amendments set new rates: a cent per pound within 100 miles and a cent and a half beyond. Hardwick of Georgia opposed adoption.
Washington, Die. The investigation committee heard Alfred J. Breker, deputy attorney general of New York, describe German propaganda financing in the United States. He testified Bolo Pasha received nearly 1.7 million dollars in this country to buy Paris Journal, but the journal did not shift loyalty to France, seen as a German government swindle.
Frank Eberhary Griffeth, a prominent Athens business leader and founder of Griffeth Implement Company, died early this morning from pneumonia. He leaves a wife Katie Jester Griffeth, two sons William and Joe, a sister Mrs. Robert Thompson, and four brothers. A Baptist church member since 1886, he was active in charity work and farming. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Bethel Church with interment at Oconee Cemetery.
Six million persons have joined the American Red Cross since the start of the Christmas Roll Call on Monday. Headquarters reported reports from all states indicating the campaign is at top speed and rapidly gaining momentum.
Special to Banner reports Georgia challenges South Carolina and Alabama over war stamp promotions. Campaign workers strive to redeem pledged purchases, with renewed interest in cities and counties. House to house canvass praised, promising strong results in late December and cross state comparison.
A family displaced by a fire in Athens seeks essential home items. Readers may bring chairs furniture crockery or cooking utensils to the Banner Commissary at the old Erie theater. Details on the family are available for those who wish to help and learn more.
Mrs Allgood was burned when a dynamite cap exploded near an open fire in her hamlet home yesterday afternoon. The blast singed her clothing and caused painful burns but not serious injuries. She rested well last night and was reported improving.
Paris dispatch reports Polish troops began landing at Danzig yesterday amid claims the army could reach fifty thousand. A Polish representative in Berlin has departed Germany.
Washington December 19 investigation into the National Security League of New York in opposing re election of congress members was launched with an examination of Charles Leydecker president of the league. Leydecker testified the league aimed to elect lawmakers who were 100 percent American and pamphlets detailing eight loyalty tests were distributed nationwide.
In Paris Th president declines to endorse the plan laid out by the League to enforce peace. He states the national head would not pursue any specific war aims and calls such a step unwise and imprudent for the nation’s leader. The Associated Press notes the confusion at the high level.
Mrs. M. R. Cook died yesterday at age seventy four. She lived on Thomas Street and is survived by two sons Kind Cook of Winder and Willie Cook of Commerce. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Washington December 19 Official War Department notice states that American Expeditionary Forces casualties previously unpublished have been announced by Pershing and reduced to 66 892. The major figure includes 1680 killed or died of wounds and other causes with the remainder mostly minor cases.
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