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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
1
In Columbia Ohio delegates oppose the President's settlement proposal read to the convention of the Internation al Mine Workers. Several members say leaders should have rejected the plan and resigned, while others advocate a quiet review as discussion continues tomorrow.
Secretary Baker ordered General Bullard to establish a detention camp for the department of justice to hold radicals slated for deportation. Camp Upton’s proximity to New York makes it a likely site. The deportation campaign is expected to be lengthy, backed by legal talent and funding, with habeas corpus actions beginning for some detainees.
Virginian Mrs. Cora Leo Sturgis testified before a Senate committee about eight months of degradation as a prisoner in a Mexican bandit camp. She told of her mother’s starvation after a plantation was bombed, her forced birth duties, a brutal trek with a secret message, and claimed American safety under Diaz while Carranza forces allegedly aided by rebels caused crop losses and spread rumors of a $1,000,000 payoff to the American ambassador to support Carranza.
Senator King of Utah formally presented his treaty compromise reservations to the senate amid private conferences but no concrete results emerged.
The Federal Board for Vocational Education announced Athens men attending college. Farrar W. Bord Emmett C. Cabaniss Chas Elmore Tarod Hodgson and Sherman Wood are listed as students at the University of Georgia and the Georgia School of Technology.
Fucitor Jack L. Patterson, president of the High District Press Association, calls a 10:30 AM meeting at City Hall Athens. District editors from fifteen weekly and two daily papers will discuss print shortages, labor limits, and rising rates. Notables include James C. Williams and Will W. Bruner. J. Kelly Simmons may attend to speak.
New York January 6 President Ruppert of the New York Americans announced he had purchased Babe Ruth from the Boston Americans. Ruppert declined to name the price. Ruppert said Hoegins was in Los Angeles negotiating with Ruth who reportedly wants at least 20000 dollars annually. Ruth’s Boston contract was 10000 dollars a year for three years.
Ad Topperwein the greatest of all shooters will soon give an exhibition in Athens. He has given exhibitions for 20 years and used more ammunition than any other man. He is regarded by insiders as a shooter in a class by himself and his show is a treat. The arrival date has not been announced but will probably be soon.
Miller & Co. reported the largest single cotton sale in northeast Georgia history, totaling about a half million dollars. The deal, arranged by J. B. Porter of Bishop and J. B. Upshaw for J. J. Williamson & Co. of Atlanta, fetched around 40 cents per pound and highlighted Miller & Co.’s prominence in regional cotton dealings.
Washington January 5 The Senate and House opened routine business with low attendance as speeches continued. Victor Berger, unseated yet reelected, did not attend. Representative Munn of Illinois surprised by saying he would support Berger's claim to a seat.
Adams was arrested by Patrolman Almond on disorderly conduct charges after firing at Will Shaw in front of J. Welsh's warehouse on Clayton street. He was released on a $50 bond. Police say Adama hailed the man and urged him to stop. when he refused, Adama drew a revolver and fired but it was taken from him before any one was hit.
The boll weevil school at the State College of Agriculture outlines a ten day program featuring lectures on fertilizer results, calcium arsenate dusting, and weevil control methods. sessions include demonstrations of hog breeding, inoculation, and forage crop strategies plus field trips and a concluding judging contest for hog breeding stock.
The Athens plant changes hands as W. P. Glover sells to H. W. Dews for 50000. Glover, moving to Birmingham, will head the Stargert Chero-Cola plant which is among the country’s largest, while Dews, formerly Atlanta’s Continental Trust Co. executive, takes over as Athens’ new plant head. The new management plans to double capacity with new machinery ahead of spring and summer business.
Washington announces a twenty percent cut in the rate on cotton from Atlantic and Gulf ports to Italy to meet competition from a privately owned line. The measure was disclosed tonight by the Shipping Board and aims to aid exports.
The first death from influenza in Athens during the 1919 1920 winter occurred yesterday per the health office report. Officials say there are no more flu cases but the illness remains in the family, with precautions likely to be taken as Germs stay active. Unusual cold weather has increased winter colds and city residents prepare to prevent an influenza epidemic.
Chicago reports Republican women in the Midwest press for representation on the national committee and at the convention. Chairman Hayes pledged parity, saying the party offers women what it offers men, wryly seen as endorsement of their claims.
Washington reports Congress opened a dispute over decorations with Representative Gallivan introducing a resolution asking Secretary Baker for information on army distinguished service medals. A joint Senate-House probe into naval awards is slated to begin soon.
The Athens Woman's Club held a 4 o'clock ceremony yesterday at Mrs. A. S. Parker's home to install officers nominated for the year. Elected officials include President Mrs. C. M. Snelling, Vice President Mrs. John J. Talmadge Jr., Recording Secretary Mrs. S. V. Sanford, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Cobb Lampkin, and Treasurer Mrs. W. D. Beacham.
New York officials said they will continue arrests of radicals until they have served every warrant they hold. The statement came as part of ongoing actions against purported war agitators.
Chicago January 5. Medam Galli Carl, noted soprano, won a divorce from Tutg C Cured after a short hearing in the Superior Court.
New York January 5. Emo sly R Buckner and Councillor Jacobs Ruppert plan another challenge to the 2.75 per cent beer rate after the eighteenth amendment takes effect. The Supreme Court today ruled against Ruppert in the decision.
A cable reported by Nippon News claims heavy Japanese reinforcements were diverted to Irkutsk to aid Admiral Kotchack against anti Bolshevik forces. The dispatch, printed in a Tokyo daily, notes the redeployment amid the Soviet clash.
The Athens health office annual report shows diphtheria and typhoid malaria caused only two deaths in 1939. Tuberculosis 27, pneumonia 26, influenza 10, gunshot wounds 6, accidents 3, and other causes include typhoid malaria 1 and brain concussion 4. Whites numbered 117 deaths and 128 Negro deaths. Department expenditures totaled $17,464.
Unfinished 1919 business to be reviewed by Mayor and council at 10 39 a m tomorrow morning in the last session of the old council. After adjournment sine die, the new council will swear in Mayor Andrew C Erwin and four members and begin the new year’s business at noon.
J A Cooper, commercial agent of the Southern Railway with offices in the Southern Mutual Building, has been transferred to Savannah where he is anointed commercial agent. He has served in Athens since August and made many foes who regret his departure. His Athens successor has not yet been named.
Samuel Bottenhelm, Rotterdam editor, says William Hohenzallern pays for board and lodging and is not a free agent at the disposal of Count Bentinck as he arrives in New York to gather data on local business conditions.
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