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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1920

Page

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Athens Bible Conference Opens At First Methodist Tonight

The inter denominational Athens Bible Conference begins at 8 pm at First Methodist with daily afternoon sessions and evening programs. Speakers Rev Willam Evang and Rev Melville Kyle, renowned Bible scholars, will lead lectures, with free admission and voluntary offerings to cover expenses. A large organizing committee coordinates events and welcomes many prominent local citizens and women to join.

Athens Will Bo.talon Eisai de Nventon J. Cartledge John R. Moas S Yarer A. 8 Ein A. W. Dozter Pr. F. Psey D. L. Ernest J. C. Hutching J. K. Sexton C. H. Newton R. Potts J. F. Hart J. M. Hodgson G. F. Stephenson HW. M. Quillian A. F. Nun iMre. Wel Witcher Mildred Rutherford A. VerNooy Laura Blockshesr A. M. Boyle J.@. Dudley Edith Hodgson W. J. Connolly L. C. Brown J. A. Payne C. M. Strahan T. K. Nickerson J. M. Pound Ruby Anderson George A. Mell H. G. Callahan Eileen Center Ethel Allgood I.N. Butler Wallace Sell W. TR. Tindall

Universal Training Omitted From Army Reform Bill

Republican leaders agreed that universal military training will be dropped from the Hawkes army reorganization bill and will face separate legislation when Congress convenes. The move shifts the training plan to a later debate and outlines a different path for national service policy.

Associated Press Washington

Erzberger Removed From Hungarian Cabinet Amid Corruption Claims

Erzberger, the finance insurer, realigned from the cabinet amid testimony in a case brought by Dr. Karl Helfferich. The testimony accuses Erzberger of smuggling large private funds to Switzerland and involvement in questionable permit issuances and ventures he favored.

Bertin Be Matha Erzberger Karl Helfferich Treasury Erzberger Switzerland

Pershing Uniform Debate Highlights English Look

Washington February 24. In the House Representative Connolly a Democrat from Texas accused General Pershing and other American officers of aping European fashions in their uniforms. He said Pershing's coat looked put up the back and his trousers bagged, while Representative Wingo noted Pershing's tall stature gave him a very English appearance.

Washington General Pershing Connolly Texan Pershing Cahen Evid Covnely Wingo Arkansas Pat I Hie Tall

Georgia Red and Black baseball candidates out for 20

About seventy five men answered Coach Stegeman for Georgia baseball. Of 1019 team diew back this year, many good prospects fill vacant spots. Ivy Wingo cannot coach this year and must report to Miami early next week. Practice daily begins as Georgia plans a March 31 fraternal game versus Oglethorpe.

Stegeman Georgia Ivy Wingo 8. V.sanford Wingo University Oglethorpe

Tulane Professor Reports Typhoid Blood Test Discovery

Professor W C Bass of Tulane University announced at the American Congress of International Medicine in Chicago that he has developed a blood test that can determine typhoid fever in ten minutes.

Associated Press Chicago W. C. Bass Tulane University New Orleans American Congress of International Medicine

Mian Who Talked Too Much Once Minister

An Associated Press report from Washington on February 24 recounts former minister Crane, a Chicago businessman and world traveler, being recalled after being accused of talking too much. Officials note Japan’s reaction to his remarks and the possibility Taft’s administration sought to avoid a clash, with private aides detailing the episode and its diplomatic sensitivity.

Mian Ghina Associated Pro Washington Chai RY Grane Chicago Fidentro Bas Aigewat Paul Felnsch Taftappell Crane Cdn Ims Ching ‘Hag Crane United States Japan

Clark's Name Sought in Georgia Primary April 20

A petition to place Champ Clark in Georgia's preferential primary on April 20 was received by the State Democratic executive committee. Hazelhurst reports say more than 100 names were aligned to a petition to place Attorney General Palmer in the Georgia presidential preferential primary.

Clark Associated Atlanta Champ Clark Georgia Hazelhurst Palmer

Entente Leaders Await Wilson Reply on Adriatic Issue

President Wilson's reply to the entente premiers on the Adriatic question was dispatched tonight. Officials declined to discuss contents but it is known the note states the United States position unequivocally.

Entente Wilson Associated Press Washington United State

Roads To Cancel Exports To North Move By Gulf Ports

Mobile Alabama February report says Gulf and South Atlantic ports will join to protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission against canceling current advantageous export freight rates from the Central West. R G Cobb traffic manager of the local Chamber of Commerce announced today. Pennsylvania and other eastern roads began a movement to cancel rates which would retain the bulk of exports to eastern ports.

Associated Press Mobile Ala Gulf and South Atlantic Interstate Commitce Commission Central West R. G. Cobb Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania Easter Roads

Serious Risk in HGH Wage Demands for Farm Laborers

Washington reports warn of potential food production decline due to high wage demands, elevated farm equipment costs, and rural-to-urban migration. New York letters indicate farm laborers may earn about 14 percent more in 1920 than 1919, while 1919 wages already surged 80 percent from prewar levels, as farmers contemplate reduced planting to let family members help.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture New York

Political maneuvering stalls treaty vote plan

Washington Feb 24 Republican Leader Lodge said he would push the treaty before the Senate after it is announced. Democratic Leader Hitchcock indicates he may advise delaying Democrats. A caucus sponsored by Democratic Senators aimed to extend the debate with reservations. Some predict a quick ratification, while conciliatory opponents expect no hasty action and unknown consultation time.

Washington Lodge Senate Hitchcock

Cotton Association leader speaks to Little Rock Chamber

Hon Thomas Shackelford of the American Cotton Association spoke in Little Rock before the Chamber of Commerce, receiving an enthusiastic reception. He plans a Western states tour and will be away for several weeks.

Thomas Bbackleford American Cotton Association Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Mra Shackeford

Oh Daddy musical comedy at Colonial theater guest night

Manager Funkenstein announces the engagement of the big musical comedy Oh Daddy to be presented at the Colonial theater on Saturday evening. The University of Georgia and Atlanta Athletic Association basketball teams will be guests of the Colonial that eve in a joint event with curtain held after the game to allow time for theater attendance.

Funkenstein Colonial Theater University of Georgia Atlanta Athletic Colonial Toms Tim Thera Wit Vartinn

Athens Hosts Great Brotherhood of Odd Fellows Event

A large gathering of Odd Fellows from this state section will attend a two day meeting in Athens. William Lodge and the Fourteenth division will oversee events with Mr. Jake Joel Jr presiding. Judge George C. Thomas delivers the welcome and Rev. A. F. Nunn gives the response.

William Lodge Jake Joel, Jr George C. Thomas A. F Nunn

Rotary Club WL Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

The Rotary Club WL marks its fourth anniversary with a planned meeting featuring officers from other clubs, a fellowship program, and talks by Abit Nix on Progress on Rotary and Hugh Tr. Gordon Jr on Visit to Rotary Headquarters. The club defines Rotary objects and platform, emphasizing service above self, ethical standards, civic welfare, and broad acquaintanceship among professionals through limited membership representation.

Ff “Sy Rotary Ofv J. J. Joe Enter Tstwest Committee Abit Nix Hugh Tr. Gordon, Jr Nix Mr. Gordon Rotary Club Rotary Civ Rotay Tnd Ttes

Labor groups to meet March 22 to elect local committees

Washington Feb 24 The American Federation of Labor labor campaign committee asks central labor unions nationwide to assemble March 22 to choose local five member committees to run labor’s drive to elect its friends and defeat its enemies.

Appociated Press Washington Amercan Federation of Labor

Wilson urged to veto railroad bill by labor

Washington February 24 Railroad labor leaders decided to ask President Wilson to veto the railroad reorganization bill. In a memorial to be presented tomorrow they will request he withhold his signature until they can present reasons against approval.

Associated Press Washington Wilson

Davies Warfield To Head Seaboard

Tampr Fla February 24 W P Hare han president and general manager of the Seaboard will be succeeded March 1 by B Davies Warfield chairman of the board according to Seaboard officials here today.

Rotary Club Membership Calls for Service and Honor

The notice urges active representation of Rotary ideals stressing privilege and responsibility. It emphasizes honest effort and thoughtful conduct toward others, declaring service as the basis of benefit and stating that he profits most who serves.

Rotary Club Lliusinas Bert

Second of Holomon political features in Banner

The Banner presents this morning the state of the nation by Mr J A Holomon a peer of political writer in the country His diagnosis of disturbed political conditions is worth reading each article confesses much information not revealing ehara The note will be found on the editorial page.

Holomon J. A. Holomon Ehara

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Athens Bible Conference First Methodist Autthorities Divine Franklyon Pek Lansing Mr. Volk State Department Lansing Held Hun Bass Tulane Great Brotherhood OF Odd Fellows Willi Basten LABOR Davies Warfield Seaboard
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