SIMS-DANIEL MUDDLE OVER POLL TIMES IN DEMOCRATIC TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Atlanta concedes a Barnes rule may disrupt plans as Executive Committee weighs opening and closing times for city and county polls. Chief Judge E. J. Thomas urges uniform hours, with city polls closing at 5 PM and county polls closing at 6 PM. State leaders consider a primary to nominate a Democratic presidential and statewide candidate, with a vote set for April 7.
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Atlanta
Patton County
Aeg .Dour. Cartier. Tion
Jurge E. J. Thomas
Municipal Court
Comimitten
Barnes
Cocke
Elise
Nomi
Con
Dem
Fox mountain tale fascinates in Miss Pickford film
The Cumberland Valley area sees John Fox mountain homeland imagery in a Mary Pickford feature. The story leverages Kentucky feuds, mountain dialect, and rural life to engage audiences. Viewers enjoy the familiar landscape and characters as the plot unfolds with tribal loyalties and family quarrels shaping the drama.
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John Fox
Kentucky
Mares
Jasons
Cumberland
Mory
Miss Pickford
Mary
Army school contest aims to reward youth essays
The United States army school contest invites students nationwide to write essays on benefits of enlistment. Winners from 56 districts travel to Washington May 5 for prizes provided by maimed soldiers at Walter Reed hospital. Essays judged on originality expression and authority with entries due February 27 1920.
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United States Army School
War Baker
Athens
Washington
U. S. Army
War Department
Baker
Peyton C. March
John J. Pershing
the .S. Army
Paker
Tham
Walter Reed Hospital
Waghneton
Santa Barbera
California
Baltimore
New York State
Nevada
Pershing
March
Mtera
Big Coast Gale Strikes York Prompting Fuel Shortage
Waves lash the coast from New England to Long Island as a fierce gale continues. Towns along the shore report damaged resorts and homes, with fuel shortages and transportation disruptions intensifying hardships. Trains run late amid drift and hazards, while recovery efforts begin amid widespread concern.
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York
Associated Press
Newey
Long Island
New York
Dog Theft Suspect In Fatal Tampa Attack
In Krisville near Tampa Florida February 5 authorities search for Will Blanch a Black man alleged dog thief who struck and fatally injured Henry Rossing and severely hurt Hardy Rossing after being accused of stealing a dog.
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Associated Preas
Tampa
Fla
Sheriff
Porse
Krisville
Will Blanch
Henry Rossing
Hardy Rossing
Governor Grants Reprieve for Landers in Georgia
Young Hollis Landers of Jackson County received a three week reprieve from Governor Hugh M. Dorsey, delaying his execution to February 27. The action followed a petition by Landers’ counsel after Judge Andrew J. Cobb denied a new trial motion in Jefferson. The petition sought mandamus to compel Cobb to sign a bill of exceptions, citing affidavits about juror disqualification.
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Hollis Landers
Jackson County
Cliff Barber
Hugh M. Dorsey
Sanders
Andrew J. Cobb
Jackson Superior Court
Jefferson
Supreme Court
Cobb
Landera
Am erican Cotton Association meeting postponed to March ninth
Atlanta February 5 postponed annual convention of the American Cotton Association from February 17 to March 9 to secure Gov Harding of the Federal Reserve Board as speaker. John Wannamaker notes the Montgomery gathering will be a large, nationwide cotton conference with representatives from every cotton region including Arizona California and New Mexico. Major Devereaux F McClatchey says the event will be the Souths largest cotton meeting with broad participation and invites both residents and women to attend and engage on critical issues affecting daily life.
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Atlanta
American Cotton Association
Montgomery
Als
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
John 8. Wannamaker
America
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Harding
Devereaux F. McClatchey
Georgia
American Cotton Associaten
South
Major McClatchey
Cotton Association
Soldier Memory Trees Registered by Rotarian Club
The Rotary Club reports plans for a road of remembrance with trees planted to honor service members. Sites include Hillsborough County Florida, Middletown Ohio, and Chattanooga Tennessee, with multiple organizations pledging plantings and costs around seven thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jimy Rotary Club
American Forestry Sssociemoriat
Tampa
Fila
Hillsborough County
Middletown
Ohio
Welfare Association
Iwanis Booster Meet At First Luncheon
The Athens Kiwanis club held its first informal luncheon at Hotel Georgian with about 500 businessmen attending. Plans were made toward a permanent organization, readings from Kinsanians in August LaGrange Columbus and Atlanta wishing Athens success, and a list of officers and directors announced for upcoming meetings.
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Iwanis
Athens
Jary Warren
Kimpoyee
Out
Hi. Hinizy
Blayton Fortson
Robert McWhorter
John White
Morton Waleman
G.F. Davis
Dr. BE. L. Hin
van Noy Wier
Dr & J. Ware
T. W. Baxter
T4ureday
Miss Virginia Gibbs Speaks On Public Health Nursing
Miss Virginia Gibbs of the Southern Red Cross Division spoke in Athens at the Nursing Committee meeting in Chamber of Commerce Room. She described health nurse duties and the value of trained workers, prompting a motion to hire a Red Cross trained worker to serve as secretary and work in the home department.
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Virginia Gibbs
Southern Red Cross Division
Athens Red Cross
Five Hundred New Flu Cases Reported in Atlanta
Associated Press records five hundred eight new influenza cases in Atlanta, bringing the weekly total to nine thousand six hundred fifty. The illness is described as mild with few deaths.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Riverside to Clash with Riverside Lightweights Tonight
Riverside Military Academy meets Riverside five from Gavinsville in a hot basketball showdown at the Athens Y M C A. Led by famed coach Clarence Rawson, the visiting squad promises solid defense and sharp shooting while Athens hosts a curtain-raiser featuring Winterville High School. Referee Cox will toss the ball at 8:00 with Goodman captaining Athens and Cooper, Brown, and others slated in the visitors lineup.
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Athens
Onstrot
Athenia
Riverside Military Academy
Gavinsville
Foo
Georgia
Rawson
Atlanta
Riverside
Oyes
Mr. Jones
Thangw
Winterville High School
Cox
Athena
Y" Riverside Goodman
Cooper
Rain damages main roads in Florida county
Evansville, Fla Feb 5. Jack Pogyville and surrounding county enjoyed half a day of sunshine. Continuous rains for ten days caused considerable damage to crops and hard surfaced public roads in Duval county. Total damage estimated at 10 000 dollars, with Johns area possibly greater.
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Associated Preas
Y ‘Esonville
Fla
Jackpogyville
Duval County
Johns
Extradition Demand Accepted by German Official
Paris dispatch reports Dr. Wilhelm Mayer German chargé d affaires in Paris will leave for Berlin to receive instructions to accept the Allies note demanding extradition of war crimes suspects. In London the foreign affairs committee of the National Assembly plans a Saturday meeting with party leaders to decide on convening the assembly amid extradition proceedings.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilhelm Mayer
Berlin
Parte
Basle
National Assembly
London
Committee of the National Assembly
Wildcats vs Buford High Girls Battle Tonight in Athens
Athens High School hosts Buford High as the Wildcats, a girls team, face a well known Buford quintet in the High School Gym. Tip off is set for 8:20 p m with Athens hoping to lift spirits after a rough season.
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Wildcats
Athens High School
Buford
Georgia
Misa Nicholson
Athens
Athena
Nashville Slave Market to Be Movie Show for Negroes
Nashville Mississippi? No, Tennessee. The old Cedar Street building once a major slave market and later a noted saloon and gambling house is to be rebuilt as a moving picture theater for African Americans. The purchaser is a wealthy black real estate dealer who as a boy served as lookout for raids.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Cedar Street
Wilson Approves Sale of German Vessels
President Wilson has approved selling thirty former German vessels that will remain under the American flag and serve military needs in national emergencies. The Shipping Board's C. Payne announced the decision tonight amid wartime demand. Cobb-Deloney Camp to Meet Saturday. Commander F. P. Griffeth said the Confederate veterans will gather at 10 a.m. in City Hall, despite many ill members.
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Associated Prees
Washington
Feb
Wilson
Caniman Payne
Re Shipping Board
Cobb-Deloney
F. P. Griffeth
Leaders seek ten percent preserve for pea av
The article reports on Democratic leaders advocating a ten percent preservation proposal tied to a key document, with statements about maintaining order and the need for business support amid platform delays. It notes President Wilson’s naval policy discussions and the focus on strengthening the merchant marine and naval fleets.
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Ings
Flying Parson Will Distribute Army Literature
Army literature distribution planned this week by Flying Parson. Fred Parson, Lieutent B. Wo Fla, to travel with the war department essayists. From Mitchelfield to Lyon, activity expected Thursday February 6. Maynard scheduled to speak before ministerial audience.
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Flying Parson
ARMY
Washington
War Department
Mitchelfield
Peeday
Lyon
Maynard
Minnister
Sam
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Naval Staff
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