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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Georgia lawmakers consider a referendum on removing the Gartal property from Atlanta to Macon and gifting a site valued at about 1.1 million dollars. The measure asks voters to decide whether to relocate the capital facilities to Macon or retain Atlanta with repairs and new buildings.
In Atlanta on July 7 the House debated charges against State Veterinarian Dr. Bahnsen amid a long running dispute with the State College of Agriculture over hog cholera serum. Williams of Worth pressed for investigation while Du I introduced a substitute regulation. the Senate later rejected a milk powder branding bill amid lobbying claims.
B F Tuck, long time bank employee and leading Athens businessman, was promoted to assistant cashier at a meeting of the Athens Savings Bank directors. President Myer Stern and Cashier George A Mell lauded the bank’s success and management while noting Tuck’s rise from assistant bookkeeper fifteen years ago to his new role. Meanwhile a Georgia state senate debate over a proposed referendum sparked questions of authority and constitutional limits.
The Mexican situation attracts careful U S government study as a possible basis for recognizing De la Huerta’s provisional regime. Officials note Huerta’s friendly rhetoric and efforts to restore order but point to overlapping personnel from Carranza’s era and ongoing regional revolts. Villa’s armistice with the provisional government is reported in dispatches.
Pensacola Florida July 7 The Associated Press reports Pensacola imposes quarantine unless the rat plague is killed. A new rat commission forms as an ordinance to combat the outbreak and to prevent further bubonic plague cases in the city. Local officials warn that unless the rats are killed the quarantine will continue and strict measures remain in force.
The railroad administration announced a first settlement with the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railroad Company under federal operation. It agrees to pay $1,600,001 in cash, leaving nearly 500 counter-claims unsettled, some as high as $12,000,000.
Four Athens young men left for Atlanta with Naval recruiter Chief G J Simmons to take exams for admission to the United States Navy. The group includes Carl Seagraves, J B Gordon, J F Eldson, and L R Butler. Enlistments at the local station have been brisker recently as the Naval Summer School opens five more days for ages 17 to 35, with parental consent for those under 19.
The Commercial Bank of Athens elected A G Dudley to its board at yesterday's stockholders meeting. Hugh Gordon remains president and J E Patman remains cashier. The bank declared a six percent dividend for the year and Dudley is described as a prominent figure in Athens and Northeast Georgia.
The Senate committee resumed hearings in Chicago on Wood’s pre convention campaign funding. William Loeb testified that four New York backers contributed a quarter million dollars each. The probe also questioned Missouri and St Louis figures as the panel intensifies scrutiny of backers and organization tied to the post Roosevelt era.
Governor Cox urged Louisiana to act for women’s suffrage and said the Democratic party may gain credit if the state adopts universal suffrage by November. He spoke in Ohio on July 7 after golfing with Ohio Golf Tournament contestants and stressed home ownership as a key life lesson.
Weather favorable for cotton belt last week reports the Department of Agriculture weekly bulletin. Overall progress ranges from good to excellent, though backward parts remain in most sections of the belt.
New York July 7 Babe Ruth famed homerun hitter of the New York Americans escaped injury in a recent automobile accident. Authorities report the game star was unharmed though his car sustained damage and the incident is under investigation by the chauffeur and manager.
In Spa Belgium on July 7 the plan to demobilize Germany’s army to 100000 men over months was presented to allied governments and found unsatisfactory. The Associated Press says the proposal will be studied and acted on after expert reports. German defense minister Herr Gessler warned disarmament may be required but would not be responsible for internal order in Germany.
A letter from H. E. Neal, a Sea Board conductor, states he had no trouble with Black passengers on June 28 between Atlanta and Elberton and did not seek police assistance in Athens. The Banner had earlier denied conductor requests for aid and attributed misreports to police Chief Henry Beusse.
A Buick taxi driven by Guy Cowden, a Black man, rammed an Athens police automobile at Hancock street corner, wrecking both cars and slightly injuring Officers C. M. Allmand and J. Meadows. Cowden faces reckless driving charges in police court today. Chief Beusse said the driver appeared entirely to blame. He was unhurt. Officers were en route to a disturbance at 620 Barber Street where stray dogs worried residents.
Captain Seagraves of the Athens police recovered the fourth of five stolen cars in three weeks. W H Walker, a Negro, was arrested on charges of stealing the car near Winterville after the steering wheel was removed. He left to fetch a new wheel, returning to find the remaining engine bolts gone. Seagraves and patrolmen Moore and Patrick helped bring the car back to Athens.
Chief McDorman was granted a one time leave of absence by City Comet to attend the international convention of fire chiefs in Toronto, Canada, this summer. The session featured little action and focused on venue business. Mayor Pro Tem B A Crane, acting mayor in Mayor Erwin’s absence, recently returned from New York and the East after attending the Democratic National Convention.
The United States relaxed restrictions on trade with Soviet Russia, allowing licenses for certain shipments while denying any recognition of the Soviet government. Individual export licenses are required for specific goods including locomotives and railroad material, with no protection offered to Americans trading there. The move follows talks with Britain and France, and comes after calls from American firms to lift the ban.
In Atlanta on July 7 1920 Representative Green E Williams of Worth county introduced a joint resolution urging a joint investigation by a three senator and five representative committee into the state veterinarian Dr Peter F Bahnsens conduct and office management. Williams claims to hold oral and written evidence of violations of oath and office. The proposal calls for a full hearing and a report by July 25 1920.
The University of Georgia campus opened a new driveway from Broad Street yesterday after weeks of work raising the roadbed. It runs past Phi Kappa Hall Terrell Hall Library and Peabody Hall to the Octagon, replacing two tennis courts and creating a larger lawn.
Associated Press reports President Wilson will not spend part of the summer away from Washington. White House officials said he remains in the capital due to unsettled weather and other duties, with no plans for travel or retreat this season.
Kansas City July 7 Wheat harvesting begins in earnest in the wheat district south of Wichita Kansas A L Barkman of United States Free Employment Service Kansas City reports a heavier yield than expected a few weeks ago and notes improved wheat conditions across Northwest Kansas Other crops are also said to be in condition
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