Modified Lodge Reservations for Treaty Will Be Basis
Washington February 6 The modified Lodge reservations agreed by the bipartisan committee are likely to form the basis for resuming Senate consideration of the peace treaty next week. Bipartisan edits by Republicans and Democrats could narrow key issues to a few points, with some predicting agreement without long delay on all but the reservations to Article 10 and the Monroe Doctrine.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lkely
Clarke Pensioners Are Included In First List
Special to The Banner Avlanta Ga Feb 6 Judge John W Lindsay state commissioner of pensions submitted to Gov Egner Dorsey a requisition for a warrant to cover the first payment on the 1920 pensions to Confederate veterans and their widows. The sum of 632820 will be necessary to pay approximately one half the pensions due this year. The pension list is divided into two parts with payments to one half early in the year and the other half in May or June. The warrant asked for by the pension is to cover the first payments this year and includes the names of sisters and other dependents referenced in the report. This year the annual total and distribution details appear unclear in the fragmentary copy.
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Avlanta
John W. Lindsay
State Commissioner of Pensions
Govegnor Dorsey
Penson
Omer
Funeral for Mr. D. R. Waters Held at Home
Funeral services for Mr. D. R. Waters, aged seventy two, were conducted at his daughter's home on Oconee Street this afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev. A. L. Flury officiating. Maxonic fraternity rendered the ceremony. Survived by wife Fannie, daughters Mrs. Kellum and Mrs. Braye of Athens, sons J. Waters of Augusta and Dr. B. Waters of Athens, one sister Mrs. Igelina Sanders of Eatonton.
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D. Brra
Kellum
Oconee Street
Ee Cemetery
A. L. Flury
Maxonic Fraternity
W. A. Kent
Hal Wright
McKennon
E. S. Kirk
H. 5. Iver
Roy E. Wilson
If. Waters
Fannie Waters
J. D. Kellum
G. Braye
Athens
J. 5Sters
Augusta
8. Waters
Igelina Sanders
Eatonton
Fate Takes Hand in Atlanta Baby Tangle
In Atlanta on February 6 a bitter infant custody dispute over eight month old twins Billy Elizabeth and Louise Madeline turns tragic. Mary Elizabeth dies of pneumonia before court, while Louise Madeline suffers facial injuries after falling into an open grate. The two mothers, Mrs. John T. Garner and Mrs. Daniel J. Pittman, each claim the blue eyed and the brown eyed child and had sought habeas corpus to determine custody.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Elizabeth
Louise Madeline
Mary Elizabeth
Grady Hospital
John ™. Garner
Daniel J. Pittman
Judge Brand Secures Alford Bridge Bill Passage
Despite opposition from Rep Fred H Dominick of South Carolina and Rep Charles H Rand of Georgia, Congress consented to the Alford Bridge Co of Hartwell Ga constructing a Savannah River bridge near Halley Ferry. The firm includes A N Alford H I Alford and N B Alford. project cost about 60000 dollars for a modern steel bridge.
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Washington, D.C
Fred H. Dominick
South Carolina
Charles H.rand
Georgia
Alfords Bridge Company
Hartwell, Ga
Savannah River
A. N. Alford
H. I. Alford
N. B
Funeral Today for Mrs T D Johnson in Sandy Cross
Lexington February 6 The death of Mrs T D Johnson 65 occurred at her residence Friday morning at Sandy Cross near Lexington Survived by husband three sons Robert G Johnson William H Johnson Charles A Johnson three daughters Mrs Co A Wright Mrs E W Stevens and Miss Juttie Johnson The funeral will be held this morning at about 11 o clock at the Sandy Cross Pons chen Dew POW Davis will conduct the service assisted by Lon Hardaway
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Banner
Lexington
T. D. Johnson
Sandy Cross
Robert G. Johnson
William H. Johnson
Charles A. Johnson
Donechtere Mra. Co. A
Sandy Cres Pons
Davis
Lon
Hardaway
Noted Preacher Speaks at Emmanuel Church Sunday
The Rev Dr George Craig Stewart of Chicago will preach at Emmanuel church both morning and evening Sunday. He comes to Athens to give a five day course of lectures at the University of Georgia on fundamentals in religion. The first lecture is Monday morning at o oclock in the university chapel. The five lectures cover God Jesus Christ The Church The Idle and The Sacraments. All are invited to hear Dr Stewart at Emmanuel church and the university chapel.
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George Craig Stewart
Chicago
Emmanuel Church
Athens
University of Georgia
University Chapel
Jesus Christ
Stewart
Modiversity Chapel
Bankers protest par remittance policy across states
Bankers from eleven states meet in New Orleans to press for amending the federal reserve act and limiting the Federal Reserve Board. They oppose orders requiring remittances to the Sixth District at par. Delegations come from Tennessee Texas Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma and more with assurances of cross district cooperation.
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Associated Pres
New Orleans
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank of the
Sixth District
Tennessee
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Nebraska
West Virginia
Minnesota
Federal Reserve
Clayton Hotel Opens Tonight in Athens Name Change
Athens welcomes the Clayton hotel, formerly the Holland Hotel, after a thorough remodel. Capt. R. H. Wier, longtime local police captain, will manage the establishment and offer personal attention to guests, making the Clayton a modern, up-to-date headquarters for visitors.
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Athens
R. H. Wier
Clayton Hotel
Holland Hotel
Capt. Wier
Claytons
Villa backs Obregon in Kiscan Maney support
Washington reports Fracniergo Villa has indicated support for General Alvaro Obregon in Kiscan Maney for providence of Metten, based on unofficial advices received today.
Labor 10 Launch National Effort to Control Congress
National labor alliance plans a bipartisan campaign to influence Congress and elect friendly officials. The AFL committee says the push will start in presidential primaries, extend to state and local races, and seek farmer support. Four railroad brotherhood leaders remain noncommittal while Labor magazine outlines the drive.
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LABOR
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Warren S. Stone
Hlumb Plan League
Willa
Brotherhoods
L. E. Sheppard
Brands Secretary Wins Debate Honors at Georgetown
W. P. Hunnicutt of Atlanta won first place in a two member junior freshmen Georgetown University debate team against twenty other debaters representing the class. He is Georgetown law student and secretary to Congressman Charles H. Brand, with prior honors at Randolph-Macon College. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Hunnicutt of Atlanta.
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Washington, D. C
W. P Hunnicutt
Atlanta
Georgetown University
Bunnicutt
Iaw
Georgetown Fb
Charles H. Brand
Randolph-Macon College
Virginia
Hunnicutt
Rest Room Declared Thoroughly Modern City Facility
The new municipal Rest Room on city hall property is described as one of the most complete facilities of its kind in the country. It offers all modern conveniences for visitor comfort, shoppers, and travelers, with accessible location for those stopping by or awaiting train schedules. The mayor and council are praised for providing merchants and customers a space to meet, rest, store purchases, and prepare for transport home.
Howze Says Mexican Situation Intolerable
Major General R L Howze commanding the El Paso district testifying before a Senate sub committee said he regards the Mexican situation intolerable. He believed Mexicans if left to themselves will be unable to improve conditions and called for decisive action.
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Associated Pres
el Paso
Texas
R. L. Howze
Senate
Georgia Democrats Pick April 20 for Presidential Preferential Primary
The Georgia Democratic State Executive Committee met in Atlanta and by unanimous vote ordered a preferential presidential primary for April 20, excluding national committee members from Georgia. County committees are urged to align county and statewide primaries to share costs, with election managers possibly paid by candidate supporters. A seven member sub-committee will declare results on May 11, and delegates to the May 1 state convention will be chosen in the usual two per county ratio, selecting Georgia’s delegation to the San Francisco national convention.
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Democratic State Executive Committee of
Georgia
Atlanta
San Francisco
Stormbound New York City Faces Prolonged Snow Crisis
New York remains stormbound with no relief in sight as a 30 mile gale drives snow squalls. Commuters struggle home as surface cars halt, subways crowd, and Mayor Hylan orders work stoppages except for food, milk, and coal. Dozens injured by falling snow and canopy debris. Lt. Col. Frederick Davison dies from a fractured skull after a collapse. Rescue attempts halted by heavy seas near Rockaway Point. Captain Ley reportedly sustains a broken knee. Rail service across the eastern U.S. suffers widespread delays and cancellations as storms rage east of the Mississippi.
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Associated Press
New York
Weather Bureau
Hylan
Uwninda
Frederick Davison
Governor's
Itland
Rockaway Point
Ley
Casualty Record Completed for American Expeditionary Forces
Washington February 6 completion of the casualty record for American Expeditionary Forces announced by Adjutant General Harris. Total casualties 293,070 with 7,744 deaths from all causes. Most of the rest were wounded. about 85 percent were returned to duty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harris
Uty
Hugh H. Gordon Jr Returns Home From Florida Health
Hugh H. Gordon Jr and Mrs Gordon returned from Oakland Florida where they spent weeks. Gordon who was confined to his home before leaving for Florida has improved wonderfully and will resume duties as president of the Commercial Bank immediately. His friends rejoice in his complete recovery.
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Hugh H. Gordon, Jr
Havana Fire Wrecks $10 Million in Havana Docks
A fire aboard the American freighter Fatherland at Roglad docks Havana harbor destroyed the main buildings of the American Agricultural and Chemical company. Loss estimated at more than ten million dollars.
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Associated Preas
Havana
Fatherland
Roglad Docks
Havana Harbor
American Agricultural and Chemical Company
Square and Compass Club Formed at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia's student Masons established the Square and Compass Club for Masons only. Officers named include Chairman Jas. K. Harper and Secretary J.B. Shelmut. Meetings occur the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 20 PM, with about one hundred Masons enrolled and many veterans among them.
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University of Georgia
Square and
Jas. K. Harper
W. P. Smith
J.B. Shelmut
Haineay
Masonic Club
Marsons
Ure University
Cterp
Masnna
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