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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1919

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Wilsons Carnegie Hall speech amid Paris peace echoes

President Wilson in New York declares America will aid those she has freed and calls the Paris peace a just peace. He notes opposition misreads the vision and returns to Washington with the German peace draft and protocols for Senate ratification.

Associated Press New York America Wilson Carnegie Hall George Washington Washington Hoboken Hudson Paris United States Senate France Germany Congress Europe

Skipper admits killing Stewarts in Philadelphia Miss

William Skipper, wounded from neighbors after he killed Clint Stewart his father in law and Mrs Stewart and Miss Fannie Stewart near North Bend, admitted shooting claiming self defense but denied reports he tried to kill his wife, officials said.

Associated Press Philadelphia Miss William Skipper North Bend Clint Stewart Stewart Fannie Stewart

Return flight R-34 15 delayed due to weather

Major Scout commander informs crew the R-34 return voyage scheduled for dawn tomorrow will be delayed at least eighteen, possibly twenty four hours, because of weather conditions over Mineola New York. Dominant entities include R-34, Major Scout, Mineola, and weather.

Associated Press Mineola N. Y L. I L. A. O. Charlton British Air Service

Athens Woman Opposes Anthony Suffrage Move

Miss Mildred Rutherford of Athens argued against ratification of the Susan B. Anthony amendment at the Georgia constitutional amendments hearings. She warned the measure would enfranchise negro women and threaten white control, urging defeat of the Jackson resolution by 14 to 3 as the chair cast the deciding vote.

Atlanta House Senate Mildred Rutherford Athens Jackson Miss Rutherford Georgia Georgin South

French Offer For Army Equipment In France Size Calculated

Washington July 8 the French government offered 300000000 for American army equipment in France. The war department ordered a sales organization for disposal of the property to be formed in France. Director of Sales Hare testified before the special house committee investigating war department expenditures abroad.

Associated Press Washington France War Department Hare Special House Committee

Surplus Sugar Stocks Held by Government Authorized for Sale

The War Department is authorized to sell 21 million pounds of surplus sugar at a minimum price set by the U.S. sugar equalization board to cover government costs. The stock includes 14 million pounds in New Orleans and 7 million pounds in San Francisco.

Associated Press Washington War Department United States Sugar Equalization Board New Orleans San Francisco

Notice to W. O. W. Sovereigns Gathering

All Sovereigns are urged to attend W O W Hall Wednesday night at :30 city time. Twenty five candidates, concert by the W O W Band and refreshments served. Sovereigns, it is your obligated duty to be there. OD, Wood, Clerk.

W. O. W. Hall W. O. W. Band Wood

Dr Jarrell Addresses Crawford on World War and Education

Delegates from the district gathered at Crawford for a conference featuring Dr C C Jarrell of Emory University speaking on Lessons From The Great War For American Educators. The event included election of officers and praise for Rev J W M Morris as a lasting spiritual influence.

Crawford S, P, Wiggens A. S. Hutchinson W. B. Mills C. C. Jarred Emory University James H. Carlisle J.W. M. Morris J. W. M. Morris W. A. Candler

Senators and House Back Capitol Removal Bill Pass

Both committees on constitutional amendments sent the capitol removal bill to the Senate and House with a pass recommendation. Senate vote 17 for, 7 against. House vote 22 for, 12 against. Joint hearing filled the hall and galleries to capacity as arguments concluded.

San Atlanta Senate House Capitol

Fresh Produce At Arnold and Abney Market

Fresh corn tender beans yellow squash cucumbers cabbage and peppers sold by Arnold and Abney. Georgia melons priced 40 and 50 cents and Georgia cantaloupes. Parker House rolls available today with hopes to have enough for all customers.

Arnold & Abney Georgia Parker House

Council of Five Names Commission to Probe Adriatic Fights

Paris July 8 the council of five appoints an inter allied commission to investigate the recent troubles in Fiume and other Adriatic areas between Italian and allied occupation forces and to report findings.

Associated Press Paris Council of Five Inter-Allied Fiume Adriatic

Many Russian Jews Lose Lives in Fight

The Associated Press reports many Jews died in clashes between Soviet forces and General Gregorieff's Ukrainian anti-Bolshevik army movements from the Black Sea. The British Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs stated in the House of Commons that Gregorieff had strong anti Jewish sympathies.

Associated Press London Gregorieff Black Sea House of Commons

Rain Is Elected Exalter Ruler

Atlantic City Nebraska Frank L. Rain of Fairbury was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks this afternoon defeating Albert T. Brophy of Brooklyn.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Frank L. Rain Fairbury Nebraska Elks Albert T. Brophy Brooklyn

Capitol Removal Measure Submits to State Voters

Senate and public officials report the capitol removal measure was submitted for state voter decision amid fragmented text. Voter engagement and procedural steps noted as the core action.

Calf Club Boys Tour Inspection Under Truitt Guidance

Watkinsville Georgia July 8 Calf Club members numbering thirty five toured homes to see thriving calves and learn management with Mr S D Truitt leading. The fifty five mile trip included a lunch near A Y Crowley's Bishop and returned without incident.

Watkinsville Gui S. D. Truitt Calf Club

Prohibition Enactment Clears House Vote

Washington July the house adopts a special rule for immediate consideration of prohibition enforcement legislation by 235 to 49 votes, signaling sufficient support to enact the measure. Debate time remains uncertain as votes on the bill itself might not occur this week.

Associated Press Washington House

Dunne Reports on Irish Conditions

Edward F Dunne returned from Paris as one of three Americans sent by Irish American societies to intercede at the peace conference. He warned that only a massive military machine with machine guns and armed cars and the imprisonment of trusted leaders can halt a republican government in Ireland.

Associated Press New York Ireland Edward F. Dunne Paris Dunne

Hotels Glaim Prat Market Manipulated

A brief Associated Press report notes alleged manipulation in the Glairn Prat Market affecting hotels. The item cites unspecified sources and calls for scrutiny of pricing and practices within the sector.

Glaim Prat

Opposition to immediate action on treaty dominates Alabama session

In Montgomery on July 8 the Associated Press reports opposition to immediate action on the resolution endorsing the peace treaty and the League of Nations featured as the legislature opened a 30 day session in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala League of Nations Alabama House of Representatives

Athens Men Buy Atlanta Property on Whitehall Street

Two Athens residents expanded holdings in Atlanta real estate by selling Nos. 1913 and 195 Whitehall Street, 100 by 200 feet to an alley, for 30000 dollars to Dr. J. A. Hunnicutt Devpree Hunnicutt and Mrs. Stiles Hopkins of Atlanta. The buyers may build future structures.

Athens Atlanta Whitehall Street Owen Smith Jennie L. Lovette Mae Morrow H.W. Grant J. A. Hunnicutt Devpree Hunnicutt Stiles Hopkins

John Fox Dies at Virginia Home

Knoxville July 8 John Fox a writer died at his Big Stone Gap Virginia home after a brief pneumonia illness. He was known for his compelling novels and essays and leaves behind a family and literary circle in the region.

John Fox Virginia Associated Press Knoxville Big Stone Gap

Thornton's Luncheonette Dinner Menu

Luncheonette advertises a 50 cent dinner featuring pan chicken pie boiled creamed potatoes fried cabbage vegetable salad corn muffins peach pudding tea coffee milk plate dinner 35e presented as a value meal with multiple courses and beverages.

Athens Flood Wrecks Streets Triggers Bridge Closures

Heavy rain drenched Athens trapping motorists and washing out sections of Oconee street and Trail Creek crossing. City engineers closed College avenue River Broad and Oconee bridges as floodwaters rose, with crews repairing washouts and rerouting traffic across the cemetery bridge while utilities suffered outages.

Athens Oconee College Avenue River Broad Oconee Streets Barnett Oconee Street Trail Creek Lexington Road City Cemetery Bridge City Street Department

Big Deal in Greene Farm Lands Sold in Georgia

A $45 000 plantation was sold yesterday near Greensboro by real estate dealers H N Copeland and L S Taylor to a prominent buyer from North Georgia. The deal is described as one of the biggest land transactions in the section.

Greene Greensboro Messrs H. N. Copelan L. S. Taylor Fim North Georgia

Missouri Senate Restores Capital Punishment in Missouri

Jefferson City Mo July Missouri senate passes house measure restoring capital punishment by hanging in Missouri. The measure now goes to the governor for signature.

Associated Press Jefferson City Missouri Senate Missouri

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