Clerks Strike Ties Up Atlanta Freight Traffic
Clerks on all railroads entering Atlanta joined the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis walkout demanding the dismissal of Federal Auditor Ottarson for alleged discrimination. About 1,500 quit in the morning and 100 more later, threatening wider southern action. Regional Director Winchell called the move almost a government revolt as talks with Camp Gordon officials considered using discharged soldiers, though no decision was made.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga
Winchell
Camp Gordon
American forces monitor German army movements in Rhineland
Coblenz February reports say the U S Army occupation keeps tight watch on German forces. Many old units split between willing to fight and those staying in depots awaiting discharge or civil life. New volunteer regiments form within depots and cities as recruiting continues.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Rhineland
Coblenx
Ho Sar
Hiks
Hartz
Koop
Sachneidemuehl
Vorachache Jaeger Corps
Ortelsburg
Arnol & Abney Delicatessen Ad Highlights Sweets and Produce
An old newspaper ad from Arnol & Abney promotes Marshmallow Rolls 25c Presh Lady Fingers Crisp almond macaroon Old Fashioned Pound Cake Argel Cakes and Pratt line remedies Pratt's Poultry Remedies Pratt's Baby Chick Feed and Pratt's Lice Killer The shop touts fifty years of reputation and lists cauliflower celery carrots and other produce items for sale.
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Arnold & Abny
Pratt
Arnol & Abney
Argentine Strike Settlement Efforts Fail
Buenos Aires report says members of the Argentine cabinet failed to settle the port workers strike as both sides rejected arbitration.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Judge Roger A. Pryor Dies in New York at 90
New York March 14. Roger Atkin son Pryor former New York Supreme Court justice and noted Confederate soldier died at his home tonight aged ninety. He served as a jurist and was widely known for his Civil War service.
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Roger A. Pryor
New York
Associated Press
Roger Atkinson Pryor
New York Supreme Court
Dr S H Dunbar Leaves Athens For Atlanta Firm
Dr S H Dunbar former head of the Dorsey Furniture undertaking department will move to Atlanta April 1 to join the Donohoe Brothers funeral directing firm as manager. He is a prominent funeral director, former Georgia Funeral Directors Association officer, and current secretary of the State Board of Embalmers serving a second term. Since arriving in Athens in 1914 he has become a notable citizen and friend to many.
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8. H. Dunbar
Dorsey Furniture Company
Atlanta
Donohoe Brothers
Dr. Dunbar
Athens
Dunbar
South
Georgia Funeral Directors Association
State Board of Embalmers
Athena
Race death by own action by aristocracy of labor
London Feb 28 A P report cites Dean Inge predicting race death by own action as labor aristocracy grows. He says England’s population will shrink, replaced by a rural past, as upper and middle classes face punitive taxation and privileged workers reduce births, aided by female employment’s impact on birth rates.
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London
Associated Press
Dean Inge
St. Paul's Cathedral
Eugenics Education Society
England
Arnold & Abney Sell Fresh Produce and Feed
Local vendor Arnold & Abney offer fresh spinach and beets, along with carrots. They also advertise Purina Chick, Cow, and Pig Chow feeds. Fresh Graham bread and rolls are available today from Arnold & Abney.
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Arnold &Abney
Purina
Arnold & Abney
Graham
Albright Acquitted In Christy Slaying Verdict
Special to Banner Atlanta Georgia March 14 William H Albright a mechanical draughtsman was acquitted by a jury late today of the murder of Carlisle H Christy Albright said he acted in self defense on January 2 while entering the home of Mr and Mrs Guy C February to play cards The state argued jealousy over Mrs February as motive The jury retired at 1 30 p m Judge Humphries charged the jury after two lengthy defenses summary words
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Banner
Atlanta
William H. Albright
Carlisle H. Christy
Albright
Guy C
February
Reuben R. Arnold
Arnold
John Boykin
Japanese Ambassador Calls for Race Hate Clause in League
Viscount Sahil, Japan’s ambassador to the United States, urged the peace conference to include a provision in the League of Nations charter to fight conspicuous injustice arising from race prejudice. He spoke before the Japan Society in New York on March 14, arguing such a clause is essential to earned trust and global harmony.
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Associated Press
New York
Peace Conference
Viscount Sahil
United States
Japan
League of Nations
Airplane Delivery Starts for Georgia Newspapers
A squadron of planes delivered the Atlanta Journal to subscribers in Southerfield Americus in a little over an hour today, marking Georgia's first newspaper delivery by air. Normally the papers would arrive the next morning.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
German Ship Owners Protest in Chilean Waters
In Santiago on March 14 owners of German vessels in Chilean harbors protested a government decision to turn their ships over to the United States under the Paris Allied council agreement. The foreign minister said Chile had the right to transfer the ships, and the government had fully decided to comply when demanded.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Chilean
United States
Supreme Allied Council
Paris
Elks Elect Officers And Plan Membership Drive
Athens Elks lodge post election outlined a revival membership campaign to begin next month, coinciding with moving into new quarters on the Holman building’s seventh floor. New officers include Exalted Ruler M P O Callahan and Secretary Homer Stark, with trustees B S Dobbs and W A Mallory.
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Athens Lodge of Elks
Holman Building
M. P. O'Callahan
Joe. L. Deadwyler
Frank Postero
Herschel Carthers
Homer Stark
Earl Fantbrough
E. Banncroft
D. P. Haselton
Dobbs
W. A. Mallory
Grand Lodge
Antal
Atlantic City
Additional 17000 American Troops Embark for Home
Washington march 14 the departure from French ports of eight transports and five warships with more than 17000 officers and men including nearly 5000 Ohio national guards men of the Thirty seventh division has been announced by the war department. In addition about 1500 Texas and Oklahoma national guards men are aboard the slips. The remainder consist largely of casual and convalescent companies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio National Guards
War Department
Oklahoma
Republican head Biven challenge 70 go on record
New York March 14 Homer Cummings chairman of the Democratic national committee addressed a National Democratic club dinner here tonight and challenged Wit H Hays to place his party on record with respect to the League of Nations He asked if Hay should not put his party on record so the league may have the support of both parties and forward looking citizens.
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Associated Press
New York
Homer Cummings
Democratt National Committee
National Democratic Club
H. Hays
League of Nations
Hay
League
Cummings
Anarchist Emile Cottin Sentenced to Death by Court Martial
Paris report states Emile Cottin, the anarchist who attempted to kill Premier Clemenceau, was today sentenced to death by the court martial. The verdict was unanimous.
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Emile Cottin
Clemenceau
Associated Press
Paris
Emille Cottin
Premier Clemenceau
Old-Time Singing Convention Planned at Odd Fellows Hall
Readiness for a Sunday afternoon old-time singing convention at Odd Fellows hall with Mr B Dunaway in charge. He reports many noted song leaders and singers from surrounding counties will attend, promising a lively song service.
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Odd Fellow's
B. Dunaway
Stewardship and Tithing Lecture At Oconee Street Church
Chancellor Barrow will deliver his lecture on Stewardship and Tithing at Oconee Street Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. The people of that section of the city should not miss the opportunity to hear Dr Barrow on this great theme.
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Barrow
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Movement For Korean Independence Grows Widely
State Department dispatches report the Korean independence movement expanding in scope and sparked by demands for free speech petition rights and public school teaching of Korean league. Japanese authorities initially strict may shift to conciliatory stance, potentially easing tensions.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
State Departments
Teachers Campaign for Tax Increase Vote on March 25
Athens city teachers, underpaid at 40 to 55 dollars monthly, formed a campaign group at city hall to back a tax hike. Mayor Erwin spoke, committees were named, and a plan to persuade the public was outlined.
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Athens
Council
Erwin
FOR TODAY Dressed Chickens and Shad at the Tae Market
Local market brief notes dressed chickens and shad available for sale today. Phones listed as 1446 for inquiries.
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Tae
Paris Supreme Council to Meet Over German Conditions
Paris reports the supreme council will meet tomorrow to consider definite military and naval terms to be imposed on Germany. The agenda centers on firm conditions and allied position amid ongoing postwar negotiations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Senate Must Act Before Peace Is Thomas Opinion
Washington reports Senator Thomas of Colorado, a foreign relations committee member and a leading authority on international law, argues peace with Germany must be conditioned on the exchange of information and full belief that Berlin will respect terms before any settlement is processed. He warns that negotiations should not proceed without mutual verification and insistence on guaranteed terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sena Thomas
Colorado
Ate
Germany
Betchie
Berlin
Employment Will Emergency Aid Fighting M
Washington March 14 an emergency committee on employment soldiers and sailors was organized with approval of the war labor departments. Its purpose is to meet the curtailment in the machin of the federal employment service. The committee will be headed by Arthur Woods, special assistant to the secretary of war in charge employment of discharged soldiers.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Labor Departments
Federal Employment Service
Arthur Woods
Secretary of War
Citizens Pharmacy Fire Alarm after Gas Explosion
The fire department responded to a gas leak explosion at Citizens' Pharmacy on Clayton Street. The incident triggered a fire alarm and produced minimal property damage.
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Citizens’ Pharmacy
Citizen Pharmacy
Clayton Street
Soldier Payed Tribute To Lieut Lyons In Letter
Private Michael OBrien of Company H 328th infantry writes from Camp Merritt New Jersey to the Constitution praising Lieut Joel Lyons of Atlanta who led troops over the top in the Argonne. OBrien says Lyons was wounded while rushing a machine gun and describes him as brave and beloved by all. Also notes fruit shop ads interrupt the piece with sale prices.
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Michael O'Brien
328Th Infantry
Knights of Columb
Camp Merritt
N. J
Constitution
Bell
Machigan
328Th
the Argonne
Atlanta Leutenant
Y. Ly. Joel
Joel
O'Brit
Atlanta
Argonne Woods
Lyon’ Joel
Jor
L. B. Joel
Jake Joel
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