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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

9

Jarrell Names Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairs

Pres Jarrell of the Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for the new year and appoints committee chairs. Legislation J J Strickland. Civic Affairs Julian B McCurry. Entertainments Rodney C Wilson. Municipal Affairs A B Davison. Manufacturing A Dudley. Schools F A Lipscomb. Agriculture James W Morton. Publicity Charles B Martin Dan H Magill. Conventions H J Rowe. Streets M J Abney. Finances J Warren Smith. Sanitation W H een prost. Agriculture Prof A Rhodes. Georgie C M Stradant.

Jarrell Gate de Pertmenta J. J. Strickland Julian B. McCurry Rodney C. Wilson A. B. Davison A. @. Dudley F. A. Lipscomb James W. Morton Chas B. Martin Dan H. Magill H. J. Rowe M.J. Abney J. Warren Smith W. H.' Een

Peace Treaty Negotiations Sink Deeper Into Deadlock

Washington on February 17 reports show compromise talks on the peace treaty tangled, with even supporters doubting enforcement prospects. Democratic Leader Hitchcock commented that efforts to secure Romanian aid and modify Article 10 reservations were failing, suggesting no quick solution.

Washington Senate Democratic Hitchcock Ropuo

Drive Replies to Letters Requested NY Campaign

A four day campaign of the citizens' committee led by Mayor Andrew Carcin raised $14,735 toward a $20,000 goal. Contributors include personal pledges toward the balance, with $2,424.50 added to bring the total to $17,159.50. The committee plans more fundraising to reach the full amount and invites additional subscribers who did not receive Mayor Erwin's letters to contribute.

Ciizens’ Committee Andrew Carcin Erwin

Income Tax Blank Availability Amid Revenue Provisions

Tax forms 1099 and 3096 are now ready for filing under the at source income provision. Citizens can obtain these forms at offices of collectors of internal revenue and the commissioner of payments division.

Coltectore Interne Sverna Denier Iortore Pdiviat

Two City Court Trials Close With Mixed Rulings

Two cases were heard in city court yesterday. Harrgson Yerby involved a note for a mule with a verdict for the plaintiff. Link Pittman concerned an account. a counterclaim led to a verdict for the defendant and dismissal of the suit, leaving both sides' claims as initially filed.

Yerby M. Link Roy Pittman

Fate of Americans Causes Much Uneasiness

Constantinople reports widespread worry over the fate of American nationals in China and elsewhere as shortages and unrest unfold. The dispatch notes tensions between Turkish and French forces and references nationalist delegates and refugee crises amid ongoing conflicts and shortages in the region.

Ancociated Press Constantinople Nerror Gilicia Busters Bey Denth

Picae Report Shows Fire Department Elections and Activity

Ca men on the force and his election to captain by the commission place the offices in worthy hands. Firemen Ira B Teat C M Lankford and L H Guest were elected on probation for six months. Chief McDorman reports monthly fire department activity with alarms answered and no serious fires. Niney three connections made for fire prevention and seventeen smoke flues inspected. Fines collected totaled 1 426.25 for January with 66 from prior month and 98 95 from the recorder's court offenses. Arrestee counts include 2 White males 46 colored individuals and 15 other cases.

Ension Ira Teat C. M. Lankford L. H. Guest McDorman Recorder’s Court Genel

Stors Win Over Lightweight In Athens Lossed By Local Team

The Georgia Military College Ioast team lost to the Detets 6 to 21 in Athens their second game there this week after a 37 to 19 win over the Georgia Reserves on Monday. Moore led G M C with 19 points before a bloody eye. Thornton added 10, Watson 4, while guard pair Strupper and Fits contributed in a rugged contest.

Georgia Military College Quia T Athens Georgia Quillian Moore Thornton Watson Strupper Fits Teal Goard Lacentor

Hoover rails at government control in inaugural remarks

In New York on February 17, Herbert Hoover, presiding at an American Institute of Mining address, criticizes government operation of railroads and shipping as experiments while noting a shift toward private ownership. The speech also references railroad modernization and industry performance during a period of economic transition.

New York

Col Davison Dies At Greensboro Sunday

Colonel James Davison a prominent lawyer died at his Greensboro home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness from influenza. He began his legal career at Union Point with Judge John Ert before age twenty-one and built a notable practice in Greensboro and the state.

Jameas Davison Greensboro Davison Dinetla Union Point Mendoes Greenstore Wisness

Pershing Created in New Feb 17 Carnival Tale

A fragmented report notes General Pershing mentioned in a carnival tale dated February 17. The phase includes references to a "Tinka of Vic tory" and a 1029 event, with unclear context or accuracy.

Pershing General Pershing Tinka

Lucy Cobb Friends Meet in Chapel to Discuss Scour

In February a Virginia discussion in a chapel touched on a broad topic with references to a large sum and profits. The fragment mentions names such as Rutherford and Billops and an agenda to elect a chair for a pram executive group, with unclear context and multiple misspellings.

Lucy Cobb Schour

Georgia Wildcats to Face Tulane Tonight in Octagon Match

Georgia Wildcats travel to meet Tulane in an Octagon clash highlighted by prep for Auburn next. The team aims to rebound after a 36 to 23 loss to Atlanta Athletic Club and a tied 7 7 recent score, with player Joe Beans leading the effort and familiar floor expected at Costa’s today.

Georgia Wildcats Tulane Octagon Jane Georgia Augusta Crescent City Eye Wildcats Atlanta Atanta Athletic Club Tegoman Joe Bean Conchiegeman Auburn

Yacht Club Accepts Lipton's Challenge

New Jersey yacht club formally accepted Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup. The series will begin July 16 with the best three of five races to determine the winner.

Yacht Club Lipton Associated Press New Jerefen New York Ai Club Honing Lipton

Gaillaux Trial Opens in France Amid Debates

France opens the Gaillaux trial with premier Par e, initial proceedings begin amid political debate as jurists and officials outline the case and suspects’ roles. The international press notes rising tension as charges unfold in Paris.

City Council Set to Meet at Noon for Bond Purchase Hearing

City officials will convene at noon to receive bids for the city bonds issued for street improvements. Mayor Andrew C. Erwin urged attendance from bonding companies and visitors. Mrs. Bennett Darnist has returned from a trip before resuming her duties.

Hide Andrew C. Erwin Bennett Darnist Ashoma Auguata Chronicle

Local OCR fragment item noted for transcription

Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page shows scattered names and symbols including borbes and hoteoas. The readable content is sparse, with unclear context or full sentences. No definite event dates or locations are extractable from the fragment.

Etal Store Plan Opens New Branch to Meet Demand

A historic retail note describes Etal Store and partners expanding with a new branch to boost supply and display goods. The move aims to meet rising demand and keep pace with the market, with the Clayton area referenced as a locality milestone.

King-Hodigson ‘Cor ‘Company Atoru Clayton Na Princa Agentties Mg Ae

Property Returned to D. H. Winter

Money notes valued at twenty thousand dollars are returned to D. H. Winter of Winterville by the United States alien property representative. The attorney general’s office action was announced yesterday. Winter, born in Germany, is a naturalized American citizen.

D. H. Winter Winter Willy Mr. Winter United State Enna H Thettorney Germany Amer

Dining Car Incident Leaves Family in Mourning

A fragmentary New York report notes a dining car hood incident linked to a conductor and his wife amid a flu scare. A New Jersey man claimed a cleric shot a baby, dying minutes later, with unclear details and dates unresolved.

Difa Bary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chamber Pres Jarrell Chamber of Commmeres Kiwanis A. Rhodes Agriculture Georgie—C. M A.C. Erwin J. H. Grif City Cousterday To “Tsa M. C PICAE Sttors Fitz Thornton Atody Goodman Stegman Georgis Col. Davison Doper Atiaste Putile Billops Phimsy Delta State Boys Chip Ite Pat Seve Costa's Gaillaux’s France Joneph Ian Pner Srance Borbes, Lamar & Mb Hoteoas, Tn Etal Store
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