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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1920

Page

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Wild Turkey Shipment Ruling Clears Railways Express

Special to The Banner Columbus February 13. Attorney General Wolfe advised Game Warden Gibbon that no case should be brought against American Railways Express for violating state game laws by receiving a wild turkey shipment. 8 B McMaster of Columbia was fined $10 for shipping the turkey out of state.

Columbus Samuel M. Wolfe Hampton Gibbon American Railways Express Company B. McMaster Columbia Wilson McMaster

Funeral for prominent Athena resident Hodgson Sr

Funeral services for R. Hodgson Sr. were held with a large gathering of relatives and friends paying tribute. The service featured floral tributes and the singing of How Firm a Foundation by present relatives including Captain Al A. of Washington and others. The casket was borne by Hodgson sons and sons-in-law, with honorary pallbearers from the Southern Mutual Insurance board. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.

Ana R. Hodgson Mr. Hodgson Joseph M. Hodgson B. Mell Kinnebrew Morristow Southern Mutual Insurance Company

Unclear fragment cites city purchasing agent and April primary

Fragment mentions Gr tbotth and Captain JW Barnett as city purchasing agents with a reference to a press primary on April 20. No clear event or outcome is provided.

JW. Barnett Pee Naent Galegtion Press

Resignation of Secretary of State Lansing

Letters between President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reveal the dispute over cabinet meetings during Wilson's illness. Lansing defends cabinet conferences as necessary for the republic while admitting he questioned the president’s guidance and sought approval on actions he could not independently judge.

Robert Lansing Wilson Mr. Wilson Lansing Enles Republic Paris Washington White House Dent

Valentine Day Aimed At Lighthearted Pranks And Jokes

On St Valentine Day the paper notes jokes and messages may be sent by those wanting to vent feelings. It mentions school children and burlesque shows as possible targets for practice and humor.

Buch Burleson Valencia

Wildcats Tackle Bean Quintet In Atlanta Tonight

Georgia Wildcats travel to Atlanta to face undefeated Atlantic Athletic Club five on their home floor. Starters include Bean lineup veterans from University of Georgia and former Wildcat leaders such as Louis and Codd Stegeman coordinated by Red and Black players, aiming to upset the strong A A C squad.

Stegeman Ccc Wildcats Atlants Athletic Club Five Atlanta Georgia Georgia Wildcats Bean Boys University of Georgia Te Aulntat Alma Ma Wildcat Lous A. A Codd Stogeman Atita Kenoon Mott Bil- Cove Red Bat’ Gatterfeld Hal Campbell

Mexicans Rebuke Aid From American Groups

Gen Candido Aguilar governor of Vera Cruz rejects aid plans by American Red Cross and Chamber of Commerce volunteers to Mexico earthquake victims. He warns volunteers against travel for fear of rebels and outsides. Donated funds may be turned over to local government for relief.

Associated Press New York Nemerores American Red Cross American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Mexico Candido Aguilar Carranza Vera Cruz Excelsior Mesars Oliver Goodman Seigler American Chamber of Commerce Gen. Aguilar Jalapa Aguilar Polk Lansing Sierze

Rail Strike Talks Near End as Owners Take Over

Negotiations between railway unions and railroad owners over pay increases stalled tonight. Only the union's reply to President Wilson's earlier statement remained to be presented, likely tomorrow to the President. Both sides withheld details of the proposed plan.

Asaoce Press Washington Wilson Union

Marshall Held for Trial After First Hearing

Aberdeen Mississippi report says Charles Marshall Corrocharged with murder of Robert Miller and family. Heard before military court as officials kept order with soldiers on duty. Miller, 13, the sole witness, testified amid questions of a prior alleged wrongdoing involving a girl.

Aberdeen Fels Charles Marebal Robert Miller Miller Marshall

Counsellors Club Installs Law Dept Members

The Counsellors Club of the University law department initiates Judge Walter G. Cornett as honorary and six active members H D Griffin Baxley E A Me Whorter Savannah T J McGee Columbus W S Northcutt College Park F B Helms Monroe N C M S Dehle Jr Metter W G Thomas Jesup New and old members listed, noting the club as an honorary society with a forthcoming banquet to honor new members.

Law Department Law Walter G. Cornett Cornett H. D. Griffin Baxley E. A. MeWhorter Savannah T. J. McGee Columbus Northcutt College Park F. B. Helms Monroe N. C Dehle Jr. Metter W. G. Thomas Jesup Club John Staten Valdosta John P. Atkinson Greenville J. A. McFarland Dalton P. B. Ford Sylvester E. A. McCandless Canton R. G. Dickerson Homerville Albany J. B. Beman Fentue Griffin

Embassy Probes Detention of US Aviators in Mexico

Instructions from the American embassy in Mexico City order a formal inquiry into the detention of Lieutenants L. M. Wolf and G. M. Usher by Macorazi Sonora authorities. Military headquarters here confirm the inquiry and diplomatic démarche.

el Paso Texas Mexico City Lica L. M. Wolf G. M. Usher Macorazi Sonora Jay

Hot lunches served in Clarke County rural schools

Five Clarke County rural schools provide noon hot lunches prepared by students under Miss Annie May Woods. Each school owns about $100 in equipment including an oil stove and serving ware. Cream tomato soup is the favorite. after washing up, students return to their desks for a served hot soup with lunch.

Clarke County Annie May Woods

Lightweights and preps lose ten opponents on court

The G A basketball team defeated the Y M C A in a tight game with good defense from Lanier and Spicer in the backcourt. Gomez Meiers starred for Gam and Carter and Anderson caused constant pressure on the visitors as Murray dominated the center position. Earlier the Y M C A lost to Athens High School reserve squad 14 to 11, while a wrestling exhibition between Prof Joe Holander and cheerleader Short Andrews entertained the crowd.

Renal Atlanta G. M.A Gomes Meelers Murray Carter C. Anderson Secon Goodman Jiastings Lanier Quillian Spicer Gomez Meiers Anderson BE. Anderson A. Gomes Stegeman Georgia Timkeeper Rawson Athens High School A. H Glaughter Fowler Chumbley Kinney Doddie Keferee Short Green Goldwinne Forbes Nicholson Johnson Joe Holander Short £ Andrews Andrews

Miss Annie Mae Wood Named Chairman of Junior Red Cross

Miss Annie Mae Wood has been selected chairperson of the Junior Red Cross organization. Miss Whaley, stationed in Athens for a community survey, will remain in Athens in March and visited wounded soldiers at the University of Georgia yesterday, with further civilian work planned during her stay in the city.

Annie Mae Wood Chiirman Red Cross Organisation Whaley Athens University of Georgia City

Democrats Submit Two Reservations For Consideration

In Washington on February 13, Democratic Leader Hitchcock presented two modified drafts of Article Ten reservations to the peace treaty to Republican Senators. He indicated about forty Democrats would back whichever option Republicans found preferable, but Republican leaders had already rejected both during recent bipartisan talks, and little hope remained for a change.

Associated Prées Washington Hitchcock

Friday the 13th In February 1920 Sparks Curiosity

The article notes Friday the 13th arrived in February 1920, a leap year, with whimsical superstitions but claims no extraordinary events occurred yesterday. It contrasts common fears with the mundane, pointing to a lucky pig’s track and ordinary happenings despite omen chatter.

Brown Leaves for Iowa Hoo Candidate Prospects Mentioned

Brown departs for Iowa to oversee Coca Cola interests as rumors swirl about his possible candidacy in the district. The piece notes long service in the legislature and the chance of new candidates emerging from Wilkes and Oglethorpe counties, with Clarke county's history of representation cited.

L. C. Brown Iowa Coca Cola Coca Cola Ia Reeny Brown Wilkes Oglethorpe Clarke County

Wireless Locates Sister in Nationwide Search

Through wireless calls from amateur stations within eight hundred miles, Lester Archer reports locating his sister Cleo Archer, seventeen, missing thirteen years since being placed with a couple near Rockford Ohio. The mother had pursued the girl across many cities.

iBy Associated Press Toledo Ohio Lester Archer Cleo Archer Childrens Home Rockford

Oglethorpe County Primary Called for April 20

The Democratic executive committee of Oglethorpe County has called a primary on April 20 for county officers. The event coincides with the presidential primary date. Few candidates have filed for county offices and no heated contests are expected.

Democratic Executive Committee Oglethorpe County

Georgia YWCA and Co-Eds Meet in Key Basketball Clash

Athens fans pack the Y M C A floor as the Georgia YWCA team faces the Co-Eds in a pivotal college women’s basketball showdown. Ruth Bates captains the Co-Eds with Hart Barks Hungerford and Chambers alongside.

Athens Georgia Y. W Y. W. Ca

Automobile Recovered In Local Theft Case

Mr B H Dorsey had his car stolen from the front of the M C A Tuesday evening. Police received a report and an active search spanned several cities. A telegram from Hall County sheriff offered a $100 reward for the car. The vehicle was found near Gainesville with some parts missing, likely the work of local thieves. Mr E H Dorsey Jr went to Gainesville and would return with the car.

B. H. Dorsey Dorsey Sr Eldven Hall County Guineaville E. H. Dorsey, Jr Gainesville

Leagues Decide to Continue Work Under Agreement

In Chicago on February 13 Associated Press reports major and minor deacons agreed to continue joint work this year under a men's agreement. They plan to appoint a board to handle disputes and maintain harmony after last year’s tensions.

Associated Press Chicago

Clayton Street Pavement Plans Move Forward

Clayton Street property owners on Clayton between Sau and Pulaski push for pavement work while Lampkin to Man cock Avenue and Williams Brothers plan a large building at Clayton and Hull streets. Several owners expect pavement approval and building starts before fall as city officials decide the project scope and costs.

Clayton Sau Pulaski Lampkin Ten Mancock Avenue Williams Brothers Hull

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