Landers New Trial Motion Overruled and Prerogative Request
Two Georgia colleges face major changes this week as Emory University sees Bishop Candler retire as chancellor and Georgia Tech undergoes a coaching shift with John W Heisman leaving. The article hints at policy shifts affecting intercollegiate athletics, potential new leadership at Emory, and possible new head coach candidates for Tech, including an Athens native.
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Georgia
Warren A. Candler
Emory University
John W.heisman
Georgia Tech
Bishop Candler
Emory
Emory College
Sford
Ales
Mexe Athletic
Vaseheadsa
Alexander
Pda
Athens
Tech
Pilot and Lieutenant Reach Mexican Border Frontier
A U S Army lieutenant and an American aviator, guided by a local mother, reported a recent foray near the Mexican border. Wolfe and Lieutenant G L Oshery led the flight returning safely, detailing the mission and conditions observed in the border area.
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Ea. Olio
Peli
Tras
Fernoon
Wolfe
G L
Agreement on Antistrike Clause in Railroad Talks
Agreement discussed by railroad officials and union representatives proposes an antistrike clause with equal numbers of employees and railroad officials. Washington sources note wage talks continue with broad disagreement on several demands and potential appeal to another board including public representation. Provisions on returning five and one half percent to railroads are retained.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Russian Volunteers Win From Bolshevik Forces
Reported victory for the Russian Volunteer army over Bolshevik forces after fighting near the Don. In Hemet California a local clergyman offers free rides to Sunday services to boost church attendance using a motorbus that tours the districts.
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Marelated Press
Essalay
Don
Jury Foreman Sentenced for Moonshining in Georgia
Columbus Ga Feb 4 After serving as foreman of a superior court jury and backing guilty verdicts for liquor violations in Harris County Joe W Rosier a deacon in a church was indicted in a moonshine case He was convicted and given 12 months on the chain gang but Judge Gus H Howard later permitted a $750 fine and four months service The judge pressed for partial punishment to avoid seeming to exempt liquor violators from penalties
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Columbus
Harris County
Joe W. Rosier
Rosier
Gus H. Howard
Chicago police seek to avert gunman war on labor leaders
Chicago police report efforts to head off a gunman war among labor leaders after Maurice Enright was fatally shot this past night in Chicago. Police said threats and shootings could escalate factions within labor circles and pledged full investigation and protective steps for prominent organizers.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Maurice Enright
Missed by mob confesses in brutal Lynching case
Lexington Kentucky. Will Lockett and gro charged with the murder of eleven year old General Hardman a girl. He confessed his guilt shortly before a mob of angry farmers reached Fayette county jail bent on lynching. Officers say the suspect confessed.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Will Lockett Anegro
General Hardman
State Penitentiary
Fayette County
Liverpool Cotton Imports Reach Standstill Amid Exchange Depreciation
Liverpool on February 4 reports cotton imports halted by exchange depreciation as high prices hinder financing of manufacturing. No near shortage, with about five months of American cotton in England, yet urgency remains to relieve exchange difficulties.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
England
May Sees Foreign Exchange Demoralization Hitting Prices
Perry R. Johnson president of the Chemical National Bank says demoralization of foreign exchange could raise costs in America. He warns it would shut down exports and flood local markets with goods, potentially lowering prices.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Perry R. Johnson
Chemical National Bank
Will Restore German Opera at the Metropolitan Opera
New York reports that German opera will be restored to the repertoire of the Metropolitan Opera Company as part of a planned revival. The announcement signals renewed emphasis on classic German works and broader season programming at the prestigious company.
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Associated Press
New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Council decision to go directly to Berlin for Germany extradition
Paris Feb 4 Allied press says the Council of Ambassadors issued a statement that the allies decision on Germany extradition for war crimes will be communicated directly to Berlin. Baron von Lersener head of the German peace delegation left Paris tonight for Berlin.
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Allied Press
Paris
Council of Ambassadorg
Germany
Berlin
Baron von Lersener
Memphis Reports 264 New Flu Cases and 2 Deaths
Memphis authorities announce 264 new influenza cases and two deaths as city hospitals brace for the surge. Mayor Pane orders emergency measures, diverting nonessential cases to keep beds open for influenza victims amid strained facilities.
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Memphis
Associated Pres
Tenn
Pel
Unenza
Pane
I’ AM
Wildcats Face Buford Five In Athens Tonight
Buford High School travels to Athens Med School Court to meet the Wildcats in a highly anticipated girls basketball clash. The Buford five arrive undefeated in league play while Athens aims to extend a strong home record and derail the visiting team’s season.
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Te Cole
Buford High School
Athens
Wildcats
Diace
Whiskey Cargo Will Continue Voyage To Havana
The steamer Yar mouth with a $4000 cargo of whisky seized yesterday will be allowed to continue its voyage to Havana. Fifteen prohibition agents will remain aboard until departure. A federal grand jury began investigating a cargo shortage developed between the ship’s departure and its repair. The vessel is owned by a Black corporation.
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Associated Press
Yarmouth
Havana
Federal Grand Jury
Mexican Contractor Carney Murder Tale Told by Wife
Paso. Mrs James Carney once prominent in Mexico City society told the senate at the investigation today a tale of her husband’s fate as he tried to flee Mexico after American occupation forces ordered him and others to leave Durango. He was a contractor with a fortune and was never heard from again.
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Associated Press
Paso
James Carney
Mexico City
Senate
Mexico
Cruz
Durango
Abe
Bodies of wreck victims not yet given up by river
Associated Press reports Clatton scene as search continues for victims of the disaster. Officials say the body of James Its and about fifteen to twenty other victims remain in the water as rescuers push to recover them from the river.
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Rooneysee
Io Tyivan
McCallum
James
Riverside Meets Athens Y Team on Local Court Saturday Night
Riverside Military Academy from Gainesville comes to Athens to face the Athens Y team in a weekend basketball game at the Y gym. The Riverside squad, a strong state contender, will challenge Abe Goodman and the local star lineup as the Winterville club plays the prep team beneath the lightweight showcase. The games start at 8 o’clock.
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Riverside
Athens
Greeneain
Athen Boyn
Maine of Athens
Abe Goodman
Athens High School
Jones
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
Athena
KR. M. A
Winterville Club
Dress Parade Friday Feature at University of Georgia
The infantry department at the University of Georgia holds a dress parade each Friday at 5:30 p.m. on the deal field by the ROTC boys. Recognized by the War Department as a top southern ROTC unit, the university added a cavalry and motor transport unit after Christmas, securing many horses and mules from Camp Lee and trucks for the motor unit. The infantry unit is fully equipped with cadets in the infantry.
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University of Georgia
Witeracon
University
War Department
Coe Ee Athens
Tas
Plans for G O P Platform Under Way
United States politics focus as Republicans coordinate platform work under Will Hays. Reports from New York and Washington reveal internal strategy shifts and debates over treaty ratification and party leadership. Strong names are linked to the effort, indicating a consolidating national campaign.
East Pointers To Meet Y. W. Five Saturday Night
East Point travels to Athens to face the Y. W. Five in a Saturday 8:30 p.m. clash at the Y. W. A gym. The Y. W. team aims to extend its flawless season as fans are urged to attend and support top Georgia teams. Referee and line-up to be announced.
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East Pointers
Y. W
East Point
Athens
Bes
Georgia
No Money Voted Repair of Ships
Washington February 4 The House refused to provide a 9 050 000 deficiency appropriation for repairs to battleships and other craft at navy yards despite warnings that about 14 000 yard employees would lose work. The action clears the way for final passage tomorrow of the 89 000 000 deficiency bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Navy Yards
Jackson Sheriff Seeks Re-Election
Sheriff Ned Pendergrass of Jackson County announces reelection. He has a splendid record as sheriff and is considered very popular with many friends certain to have no opposition. He has devoted his best energies to the duties of his office and the people of the county appreciate his services.
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Ned Pendergrass
Jackson County
Pendergrass
Farm loans held up awaiting court action
Washington reports that pending Supreme Court ruling on the farm loan act, all future applications to farm loan banks are to be held in abeyance. Farm Loan Commissioner Norris announced that ongoing applications in process remain unaffected.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Norris
Kiwanis Club Holds Meeting in Athens
The Kiwanis club plans its initial luncheon today at the Georgian hotel with fifty or more Athens business leaders in attendance to discuss the club's inauguration. A later banquet will reflect the organization’s spirit and motto, with Secretary Kinsey from the international headquarters presenting policies and purpose.
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Kiwanis
Athens
Fawanis
Kinsey
Af International
Kiwanians Plan Athens Growth and Luncheon at Georgian Hotel
The club advocates a bigger Athens and united efforts for community advancement. A luncheon is scheduled at the Georgian Hotel with all members invited to attend promptly, though the text is garbled and some details are unclear.
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Athens
16Ennes
bin Heow
Wit ‘Orisha
Revolution does not mean bloodshed says Solomon ally
Willam R Hart, a Brooklyn attorney and Solomon election foe, testified that Solomon predicted 1,000,000 former service men in the United States would be unable to check a Socialist revolution. Hart quoted Solomon as saying revolution does not necessarily imply bloodshed.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Charles Solomon
Assembly Judiciary Committee
United States
Willam R. Hart
Brooklyn
Solomon
Hart
Chancellor Barrow To Address Macon Meeting W C T U
Macon Ga Feb 4 With hundreds of delegates and temperance workers the South Atlantic Regional Conference of the Women s Christian Temperance Union opened at Hotel Dempsey The conference lasts two days Principal address by Mrs Mary Harris Armor Other speakers include Judge Hill Chancellor D C Barrow M L Maitland state superintendent Jesse E Mercer and M M Parks
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Macon
South Atlantic
Worma's Christian Temperance Union
Hotel Dempsey
Mary Harris Armor
Durin
Judge Hill
supreme court of + gia
D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
M. IL
Jesse E. Mercer
Prohibition Law Enforcement
Georgia
M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal and Industria College
Milledgeville
Mayor Erwin Confined Home With Cold
Friends of Mayor Andrew C. Erwin regret to report he is confined to his home on Mr Hedge avenue with a severe cold. He was unable to attend his office yesterday but hopes to be out again today or tomorrow.
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Andrew C. Erwin
Counsel Try To Save Youth From Gallows In Georgia
Special to The Banner reports Judge Andrew J. Cobb overruled Hollis Sanders's extraordinary motion for a new trial after 2 PM. The motion, based on alleged juror bias and prejudiced statements, cited comments urging hanging if Sanders were acquitted. Juror J. O. Mathews and foreman were noted as having statements implying possible lynching if Sanders escaped conviction.
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Jefferson
Andrew J. Cobb
Hollis Sanders
Clifford Barber
Jackson County
Forestan
Young Landers
Hollis. Landers
J. ON. Mathews
Landers
Mathews
Letter from Judge Code delays execution in Jackson county case
Intense public interest surrounds the Jackson county murder case as Judge Andrew J. Code writes to Governor Borany seeking a three week reprieve for Landers to allow mandamus action to compel a signa ture on the bill of exceptions. The death sentence, scheduled for February 6, 1920, may be stayed while counsel seeks Supreme Court review.
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Cobb
Borany
Tor Landers
Elena
Gusernor
Georgia
Goverar
Supreme Court
Fiovant
Andrew J. Code
Jackson County
Friday Landers
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