Athens Clarke survey committee report urged civic action
The Ahens and Clarke County Survey Committee report was presented at the Christian church with A S Edwards presiding. Leaders urged a permanent countywide community council a fulltime health officer school medical inspection and expanded social welfare and recreation programs to benefit residents.
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Ahens
Clarke County
Aldernoen
Christian Church
Edwards
Victor
Unherwood
Nell Whaley
Col
But Michael
Michael
Athens
Bette and Doppier
Virginia Globes
Seuthern Division
American Red Cross
Erwin
E. R.hodgson
John White Morton
Ned Cross
Miss Whaley
W W. E. Garnett
Agricultural College
Mary Morris
Basi Y
City Board of Health
Ministerial Association
Actuul
Treaty Returns to Senate Then Pauses as Leaders Plan Urgent Work
The peace treaty was brought into the Senate but paused after removing barriers, with leaders indicating a one week hold. Lodge says urgent legislation including appropriations and tariff measures will be taken up in the interim. The vote to suspend the treaty involved 34 Democrats and 29 Republicans. The bill to abolish housing cooperation passed in the Senate and moves to the House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pen Senate
Lodge
Prominent Maxeys Citizen Stricken By Toxaemia Poison
Maxeys Georgia February 9 Special to the Banner. Mr T Gillen a prominent local businessman and resident is seriously ill in his room from toxaemia poisoning. Gillen was taken ill February 7 and has worsened needing a nurse at his side. He is well known in town and county affairs and has many friends who regret his condition. Dr H G Maxay Dr L Bryant of Maseree and Dr H M Fullilove of A are attending physicians.
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Maxeys
T. Gillen
Gillen
H. G.maxay
L. Bryant
Maseree
H. M. Fullilove
Time Limited Tax Returns Notice
Time is limited for taxpayers who have not filed income tax returns. If returns are not submitted within the next ten days a fine may be imposed. Tax inspector L M Bali, with offices in room 202 of the post office building, will visit counties this week to assist those who have yet to file.
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Tiso
Mont Tew
L. M. Bali
Strike Looms As 2 Million Railroad Workers Demand Raises
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way employees and railway shop laborers ordered 100000 members to suspend work February 17 unless wage increases demanded last summer are granted. Officials say the walkout would breach a 30 days notice wage pact and Director General Hines may refuse the raises.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Grand
Parker
Railroad
Washington
Railroad Administration
Hines
Quick Justice Reported in Kentucky Murder Case
Lexington, February 9. Martial law was imposed in Lexington and Fayette county as 300 troops arrived to quell rioting that left four dead and fifteen injured. A negro, Willini Lockett, confessed to the murder of Geta Liadigan, whose body was found in a field after she left for school. Lockett, recently discharged from the army, faced a swift conviction record in Kentucky.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Fayette County
Marshall
Camp Taylor
Araanco
Fiberto Ie Ataeeba
Willini Lockett
Lockett
Kentucky
Charges Letter Jenkins Sent To Wife Was Changed
Mexico City reports that Puebla state prosecutor Julio Mitchell says the embassy delivered a letter from American consular agent Jenkins to his wife that differs from the original. The letter allegedly shows Jenkins asked his wife to reveal rebels kidnapped him to aid ransom from the Mexican government, supporting charges that he arranged his own kidnapping.
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Mexico City
Jenkins
Puebla
Julio Mitchell
Mitchell
Remains of J H Fields Interred at Red Stone Today
The body of John Hershel Fields died in Atlanta Monday arrived in the city last night. Funeral services and interment will be at Elizabeth church near Red Stone this afternoon, conducted by Rev. E I Hill. Pallbearers include Kent Hill Weldon Wood H H Winn J W Bruce C W Shupe and E M Cartey. Survivors: his parents Mr. and Mrs RR EB Fields three brothers C BE and Arthur Field of Atlanta BE C Field of Athens and two sisters Mrs L R Henderson of Athens and Miss Corine Field of Atlanta.
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John Herschel Fields
Hame
Atlanta
Elizabeth Church
Red Stone
E. I. Hill
Flist Presbyterian Church
Lou Fields
Jackam Street
Kent Hill
Weldon Wood
H. H. Winn
J. W. Bruce
C. W. Shupe
E. M. Cartey
Pield
RR. EB. Field
C. BE
Arthur Field
BE. C. Field
Athens
House Democrats Oppose Universal Training Resolution
Democratic members of the party caucus in Washington refused to back universal military training. By 88 to 37 they rejected no-action moves and by 106 to 17 adopted a resolution stating the caucus opposes compulsory universal service or training. The action is non binding as Caldwell argues it precludes universal training in the army reorganization bill. Kitchen cited the president’s illness reducing his touch with national sentiment.
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HOUSE
Democrats” Party
Congress
Sey Association Press
Washington
Party
Wilson
Doremus
Michigan
Caldwell
New York
Kitchen
Dr George Craig Stewart Lectures At Emmanuel Church
Dr George Craig Stewart delivers a series of sermons to Emmanuel Church attendees and university students. He centers on God and Jesus Christ, inviting the public to attend evenings this week at the University Chapel beginning with God themes and continuing with Jesus Christ discussions.
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George Craig Stewart
Emmanuel Church
Stewart
Wuudey
Univerality Chapel
Achae Oe
God
Der
Jesus Christ
University Chapel
At & P.m
Prizes Awarded in Athens Clarke County School Contest
The Athens and Clarke County survey recreation section awarded prizes for a city and county school contest on the theme low L Spent My Time From Friday until Monday. Winners include Lilie Brooks College Avenue school and Annie Mae Morse Reese Street school with prizes of 5 and 5 dollars respectively. Donors include The Georgia National Bank, W. T. Collins & Co., Michael Bros., H. R. Palmer & Son, Costa's, and Erwin & Co.
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Athens
Clarke County
Lillie Brooks
College Avenue School
Martha Harnst
Childs Street
Kate Lavender
Fowler's Academy
Annie Mae Morse
Reese Street
Annie Brown
East Athens
Annie Laurie Smith
West Broad Street
The
Georgia National Bank
W. T. Collins & Co
Michael Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Costa's, Erwin & Co
Mother Kills Her Daughter in Flu Tragedy
New York reports Mrs. Emily May Favre killed her 12 year old daughter Margaret after a weekend act driven by financial worries. Police say she sat beside the girl and then planned to kill herself but lacked courage. The girl reportedly had influenza. The family had moved from New Orleans.
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New York
Emily May Favre
Margaret
Tony
New Orleans
Presbyterian Conference Plans April canvass and missions drive
A presbytery conference at Central Presbyterian church, led by Rev. J. B. Ficklin, outlines the every member canvass for the Presbyterian Progressive Program aimed at April 21 to May 2, with Georgia goals of 306 012 and 4 000 000 for home and foreign missions across the South. Delegates from congregations are expected for two sessions, with topics including devotional expressions, the fields book, and stewardship.
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J. B. Ficklin
Covington
Mawager
Synod of Georgia
Georgia
South
Central Presbyterian Church
E. M. Munroe
Cartledge
Japs Routed by Koreans Stirred by Bolshevists
Washington reports say fighting between Koreans and Japanese yielded a Japanese rout. Dispatches had signaled a revolutionary mood in Korea, allegedly sparked by Bolshevists, with readers alerted to the volatile regional tension.
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Bolshevists
Associated Preas
Washington
Korea
Flying Parson Recommences Southern Recruiting Trip
New York February 9. Defective motor ignition forced Lieutenant Selvin W. Maynard to land a mile from Mineola during his 3000 mile southward recruiting voyage. He will resume the trip tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
Selvin W. Maynard
Mineola
South
City Co operates Witt Splendid Spirit
A southern division American Red Cross survey in Athens Clarke county earned wide praise for cooperation from institutions societies and citizens. Victor B Woodward and staff thank volunteers chairmen and many local groups including the Chamber of Commerce Empire State Chemical The Woman's Club and University of Georgia among others for their hospitality and help.
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American Sed Cross
Victor 8. Woodward
Cuzens
Athens
Clarke County
Woodward
American Red Cross
Southern Division
Chamber of Commerce
Empire State Chemical Company
Woman's Club
E. R. Hodgson
Athens Business College
Georgian Hotel Company
Conference Held As Churches Seek Broader Christian Service
The rector wardens and vestry of Emmanuel parish Athens join diocesan representatives from Georgia and Atlanta to plan greater Christian work. Rev. Jas B Lawrence and Rev J Moon Walker represented Georgia with Rev A G Richards for Atlanta. Dr George Craig Stewart advised on activities in Illinois and nearby states. The conference urged expanded service and the committee will report to bishops with concrete plans.
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Emmanuel Paris
Athens
Lischant
Georgia
Avanta
Miscus
Adlanta
Hlness
Mikell
Jas. B. Lawrence
Americas
Jno. Moon Walker
Cordele
A. G. Richards
Atlanta
George Craig Stewart
Ilinois
Thir
Benny Leonard Out-Fights Dundee in Eight Rounds
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion out fought Johnny Dundee in every round of an eight round bout in Jersey City. The champion dominated from start to finish with clear superiority in the ring tonight.
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Avenciated
Jersey City
Death Calls Athens Loses Aged Citizen Bowden
In Athens the death of W. D. Bowden at his 646 Boulevard home removes one of the city’s oldest residents. He leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs. John Bureh, with other relatives and friends in Clarke County. The funeral details were to be announced by local authorities.
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W. D. Bowden
Boulevard
Athens
Hig
John Bureh
Jd. I Shy
DL Williams
Ate
Parr
Remains of Mr William Gerdine to Inter From City
The remains of William Gerdine a Philadelphia merchant and N W Ayer & Son member arrive by Seaboard at 2 30 pm for interment at Oco nee Cemetery. Rev Dempney to conduct the funeral. He died Sunday in Pennsylvania City. Survived by wife parents brothers and sisters and an aunt. Pallbearers named Prof Sanford Linton Bondu rant Sell Doster Stephens.
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William Gerdine
Philadelphia
J. Wooster
Athens
Seaboard
Oconee Cemetery
Dempney
Gerdine
Pennsylvania
N. W. Ayer & Son
J. H. K. Gerdine
Bradentown
Fla
Joseph Gerdine
Korea
Terbert Gerdine
T. J.woolter
Harvey Jordan
Aglente
Burke
China
Corinne Gerdine
Florida
John Gerdine
8. V. Sanford
J. UY. Linton
BE. J. Bondurant
E. 8. Sell
J. H. Doster
R. P. Stephens
New Rules For National Sport
The American League directors decided to abolish the spit ball at the close of the 190 season. Each club will be allowed two spit-ball twirlers. The major leagues rules committee ruled that a home run hit in the last half of the final inning scores the batter and all runners ahead. A catcher may not step out of position to aid a pitcher walking a batter.
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Chicago
American League Today
Athens Guard to Hold Regular Drill Tonight
The Athens Guard will hold their weekly drill tonight at eight o'clock with full attendance desired.
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Athens Guard
Athens’ Guard
Improvements Planned for New Business Sections in City
The mayor and council met to discuss paving Washington Street from Hull to Pulaski and Pulaski to Hancock Avenue creating two valuable business blocks and a four story building. They plan further paving on Clay ton Street from Hull to Pulaski and Pulaski to Washington with new contracts for buildings once paving is approved. King Avenue may be paved if investors cover sewers water mains and sidewalks with six percent yield, and street committees will review. Civil Service Commissioners resignations were noted and filled by T L Fider and A Haughey.
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Washington Street
Hull
Pulaski
Pulaski Street
Hancock Avenue
Oconee
Oak
Washington
Clayton
Puliski
King Avenue
C. N. Hodgson
King Ave
Hill St
Civil Service Commissioners
Ar.ange H. Gordon, Jr
Gordon
T. L. Fider
Haughey
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Rosa Brown in Athens
Rosa Brown died in Baltimore and funeral services were held at Oconee cemetery after arrival of the remains. Rabb it Fred Hirsch officiated with pallbearers Simon Michael Max Michael Sidney Boley Edgar Levy Lewis Funkenstein Sol Boley Sam Funkenstein and L B Flatow. Honorary pallbearers included J S Doxter J W Barnett Fred G Birchmore R M Goss G F Stephenson D Y W DuPree Loyd Palmer Howell Erwin and Jakernstein. She leaves a husband Simon Sloman a son Jacob Stern four daughters S H Myers F J Myers Aaron Cohen and M H Stanley and two brothers Alfred Wolf and Arthur Woll.
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Rosa Brown
Baltimore
Oconee
Rabbit Fred Hirsch
Sumter
5. C
Simon Michael
Max Michael
Sidney Boley
Edgar Levy
Lewis Funkenstein
Sol Boley
Sam Funkenstein
L. B. Flatow
J. S. Doxter
J. W. Barnett
Fred G. Birchmore
R M. Goss
G. F Stephenson
D. Y W. DuPree
Loyd Palmer
Howell Erwin
Jake Ernstein
New York
Athens
Simon Sloman
Jacob Stern
Bankers to Aid China Enterprises Mission
New York report states Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan & Co will depart next Thursday to join an American group of bankers assisting Chinese enterprises. He travels with peers from Britain France and Japan to coordinate support and lending.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas W. Lamost
J. P. Morgan & Co
Far East
Great Britain
France
Japan
Ching Fa Pubdue Enterprises
Steamer Total Loss But Cargo Insured
A wireless message from the police boat patrol reports the steamer Old Dominion Princess Araie listed a total loss but its cargo is insured. The vessel value is given as 1,000,069 dollars. Mr. R A Hemphill of Atlanta is visiting Athens to oversee his mother's estate.
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New York
Araie
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Henny Leonard
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City
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China Enterprises
R.A. Hemphill
R. A. Hemphill
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