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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
1
Farmers of Clarky County urged to attend a courthouse meeting at 10 o clock to hear experts on boll weevil and cotton conditions. Speakers include R. M. A stock specialist Jones Purcell panty agent J G Oliver latal state agent and Thomas L Ashby agent.
Feb 10 report from New York mentions an official note request for a formal investigation. The fragment notes authorities and press involvement but lacks full details of who requested and what charges or findings may be involved.
Funeral services for Mr William Gerditie are set for Thursday with a lay in at the family home prior to the service. The schedule notes visitation and a brief tribute from relatives before the procession to the church.
Rear Admiral Sims testified before a Senate investigating committee in Washington on February 10 denying telling Representative Krynea that the armistice was forced by the Allies’ failure to break through and denying remarks that the American merchant marine should not be clever. Representative Brynes reiterated his account of the conversation and said he reported it to President Wilson.
In Auburn yesterday the Athens High School girls basketball team routed Christian College 9 to 0. Virginia Howell starred for Athens with six points while Lillian Dorough added two and Annie Laura Ware one. The Red and White defense dominated while Christian College fought hard despite the lopsided score.
An earthquake of considerable intensity was recorded by the Georgetown University seismograph from 7:18 to 8:40 o clock tonight in Washington. The event was reported by the Associated Press.
Georgia meets Louisiana State University tonight at 8 30 in a fast seeded game as Coach Stegeman sharpen s the Red and Black for the Atlanta basketball classic. The lineup includes Rawson Middlebrooks Hays and Ives with Mott and Hague leading the guards as spectators expect a high tempo battle.
Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee meets Saturday to fix the date for the county officers primary. The call names Mr. Erwin as chairman and directs formation of regulations for the primary process. February 10, 1820 is noted in the official call.
City Court calendar to be drawn Thursday by Jutee T. FP. Green in the city courtroom. The session aims to set the trial calendar for February, starting Tuesday morning and continuing to select dates in the court timetable.
Washington Feb 10 Real railroad administration nears end of control over rail transport with wage demands from 2,000,000 employees looming. Maintenance workers and shop laborers have already authorized strikes and train crews say they are ready to strike if demands are met, threatening train operation.
Miners of Athens and Clarke County schools will compete in the army essay contest February 20. Superintendent G G Bond expects many pupils to join with awards announced in April.
Members of the Athens Rotary Club will meet at the YMCA this afternoon at 2 o'clock. A dinner and business meeting will be held to plan city improvements and outline a program for the season. Rotarians nationwide contribute to community upbuilding and Athens Rotary aims to keep a strong record, with every Rotarian expected to be present promptly.
Washington February 10 Associated Press reports President Wilson has not announced any action on the crown prince's offer to take the place of Germans whose extradition is demanded. White House discussion suggested a reply opposing trial of the former emperor or enemy officials, but Wilson may not respond since the U.S. is not party to the treaty or League of Nations. The president is thought to favor Germany working out its salvation without creating martyrs.
Baltimore reports Prof. Hugh H. Young of Johns Hopkins says President Woodrow Wilson’s left leg and arm have been affected by his ailment and that he is in better condition today able to walk without assistance.
Dr George Grote Blewart delivers the second Beties of real students lecture explaining Christ as the spirit of God incarnated in a human body. He contrasts Mohammedanism Buddhism and Christianity and urges faith to grasp the infinite nature of God. Three more lectures are scheduled at the university chapel as townspeople fill the hall.
Mr Glenn Borough president of the Georgia Land & Loan Co Mr C N Hodgson of this city and Mr A W Wood of Gainesville will leave next week for a trip to San Domingo They will visit Yaqui Valley famed for coffee and sugar cake They may organize a company to control a large output of the valley products and will spend several weeks on the island and several days in New York
Unfavorable weather in Mineola today postponed Lieutenant Maynard's recruiting Night to the south. He now expects to depart tomorrow.
Former President Taft told Duluth citizens that Hoover backs the League of Nations and would attract many Republican votes if nominated by the Democrats. He did not rule out a party split, though suggesting it could spell defeat for Republicans.
Former Michigan governor Charles ton Osborne testified in the Newberry election conspiracy trial that Teenie Daniela told him Mark T. McKee could deliver the senatorship for 450000 dollars. Osborne said he believed he was a candidate and his name was on the ballot.
Georgia Day will be observed at the State Normal School next Thursday at 6 pm with a dining hall pageant staged by students. Prominent Georgians and state educators will give addresses, Americanization themes run through the program, and immigrants’ landing and settlement will be depicted with flags, vines, and a Georgia seal backdrop. Harold D. Moyer directs the event, Morris' Orchestra provides music, and the display includes Georgia’s resources and institutions along with a question of where immigrants settle in the United States.
El Paso dispatch reports Joseph Askew as released in Mexico after a period of capture. Details remain sparse as information filters from Associated Press sources.
Although things are quiet, troops remain on duty and half of the federal forces are expected to withdraw tonight.
Aerial crash near San Antonio claims the lives of aviators Leo Macel and Harry B. South during a noon flight at 1200 feet. Both men were killed in the incident as reported.
At 7 30 o'clock the First Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church will be opened by Rev G. presenting leader. Public is notified and invited to attend.
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