City Chamber committee urges voter turnout for two mill tax hike
Athens voters face a two mill tax increase to fund public school teachers. Chamber campaign committee plans to meet at city hall at nine and organize transport to polls. Polls open 9 am and close 4 pm with one voting precinct at City Hall.
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H. J. Rowe
C. D. Flanigen
A. W. Brooks
J. Warren .Smith
M. G. Nicholson
J. W. Jarrell
J. Boley
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
H. A. Nix
W. G. Griffeth
M. J. Abney
H R. Palmer
City Hall
One ‘of Commerce
Athens
Tos
Sannia Committee
Chamber
Commerce
Ines
W. Brooks
Polis
Kansas Governor Attacks Southern Cotton Growers
Governor Henry J. Allen denounced Southern cotton growers for aiming to limit cotton acreage to keep prices high. He said they trade on world misery and profit as Kansas wheat farmers boost output to ensure bread while cotton growers try to keep clothes from people.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Henry J. Allen
South Carolina Cotton Association
Allen
Kansas
Socialists Push Pardon For Debs And War Critics
A petition from the Socialist Democratic League of America urged President Wilson to grant a full pardon for Eugene Debs and amnesty for all imprisoned for honest expressions of opinion against America's war. Signers include Charles Edward Russell John Spargo J G Phelps Stokes Charlotte Merkins Gulman Chester Wright and Upton Sinclair.
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Associated Press
New York
Eugene Debs
America
Wilson
Socialist Democratic League of America
Charles
Edward Russell
John Spargo
J. G. Phelps
Stokes
Charlotte Merkins Gulman
Chester Wright
Upton Sinclair
Southern League Moguls Wrangling Over 719 Schedule
New Orleans March 24 Officials of the Southern association after a four hour executive session postponed adoption of the proposed 1919 playing schedule. Representatives from various clubs failed to agree on revisions meeting demands for Sunday games across cities.
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Associated Press
Orleans
Southern
Stedmorrgw
Cial
Schedale
Association
Flight Across Atlantic to Start From Rockaway Beach
The Associated Press reports naval seaplanes will begin a May Atlantic crossing from Rockaway Beach Long Island after initial coastal testing. The destroyer Barney will scout Newfoundland harbor facilities to pick the best overseas launch base. Several planes are prepared with two or more expected to start. tests of N C I type have flown with up to 51 passengers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Raskerny Beach
Long Island
Barney
New Foundland
Unanimous Support for Retroactive Teacher Pay Increase
Letter writers urge a retroactive pay increase for teachers retroactive to the current scholastic year. Advocates argue it relieves long standing unpaid bills, improves morale, and boosts service quality by rewarding dedication. A church example is cited as a model of positive impact.
REPORTS INDICATE LARGE REDUCTION COTTON ACREAGE
Memphis Tennessee March 24 Reports submitted to a conference of southern planters bankers and state officials estimated pledges already secured from various states provide for a reduction ranging from 27 to 30 percent Plans were perfected to make the organization permanent A resolution proposing a meeting of planters and business interests associated with cotton raising and exporting industry to consider a suggestion by Governor Harding for a cotton exporting corporation was adopted and a committee named to arrange for a meeting Another acreage reduction meeting will be held before the end of the planting season.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Governor Dorsey Committee Arrives in Athens for Budget Review
Governor Hugh Dorsey and the legislative committee arrive in Athens this morning to inspect the University of Georgia, the Georgia State College of Agriculture, and the State Normal and Industrial School. The group plans a stay of up to three days and will report recommendations to the legislature on possible improvements.
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Hugh Dorsey
University of Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
State Normal and Industrial School
Athens
Judge West Plans Return to Legal Practice in September
The Banner notes Governor Dorsey may alter City Court personnel and Col. 8 C Upson leaves to join a law school chair. Judge West, uncertain about long term plans, says he will resume active practice with son Henry H West after his term ends, reuniting his family.
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West
Dorsey
Athens
8. C. Upson
Law School
France
Hig
Henry H. West
Athens Woman's Club Backs Two-Mill Tax For Teachers
At a full meeting the Athens Woman's Club endorsed a two mill tax increase for teachers and city needs. Members pledged to promote a full vote, continuing a pattern of local civic involvement echoed by the executive board last week.
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Woman's Club
Woman's Club of
Athens
W. W. In Imexico Protest on Mexican Curriculum
Mexico City February 28 Members La Casa del Obrero Munetico send a memorial to President Carranza protesting the curriculum in Mexican loan schools. The memo expresses concern about new instruction forming the basis of the education system and asks for reconsideration.
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W. W
Associated Press
Mexico City
la Casa del Obrero Munético
I. Ww. Ww
Mexico
Carranse
Athens Y M C A Chooses Campaign Chairs
At a recent Athens Y M C A board meeting a $15 000 fundraising drive was authorized to cover current expenses and finish paying the building mortgage due in 1921. The campaign will be led by a Citizens Committee chaired by K W T Bryan with twelve captains to organize workers. The Athens Ladies Committee will be chaired by Mrs Julius Talmadge and include eight companies. James W Morton of Clarke County will head the County Committee with a rural farmer and business leader roster. his wife Mrs Morton will lead the County Ladies Committee. W T Forbes is named Campaign Director.
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Athens Young Men's Christian Association
Atheny
Clarke Country
Athens
Carke i
Young Men’s Christian Association
America
Germany
Athens “Y
The
K. W. T. Bryan
Cae
Mortia Upinera
Ieee Thal
Bryan
Athens Ladies’ Committee
Julius Talmadge
Hag
James W. Morton
Puryear
Clarke County
Clarke
Georgia
Morton
Gome
Athens Association
United War Work Campaign
Athens Y. M C. A
Association
C.W. Jones
Annie Foster
Athong “Y
Athens Young Men’s Christian Association
J. E.R. Hodgson, Jr
L. ¥. Edwards
A. Booth
D. C. Barrow
Lee Tho. J. Wilkins
Billups Phinizy
W. T. Bryan
C. A. Jae M. Snelling
N. G. Slaughter
Walter Hodgson
A. A. Daley
J. L. Pendrey
Sone Wore Grorton
A.arker
W. ‘Brown
H. Pe
G.: Nicholson
Joel A. Wier
Mr. Pound
Robert. P. White
W. G.griffeth
James
W. May Itin
Claude Tuck
Morton Hodgson
Welcome Home Parade Draws Massive New York Crowd
New York greeted 27 000 Twenty seventh division soldiers and relatives for a vast welcome home parade. Police counted a crowd near a million expected along a five mile march from Washington Square to 110th Street. Hotels reported shortages with parlors and barber shops used as dormitories to house revelers and visitors.
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Associated Press
New York
Twenty Seventh Division
New York National
Dentist Loughridge to Open Practice in Athens
Dr L D Loughridge a well known dentist from Maxeys will move to Athens to open a dental office in the Southern Mutual building. He is equipping a modern parlor and will begin operations within a few weeks. Locating in Athens will be warmly welcomed by the community.
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L. D. Loughridge
Maxeys
Athens
Southern Mutual
Melrose in distress after losing rudder in Atlantic voyage
The steamer Melrose, sailing from St. Nazaire March 9 toward New York, sent a wireless distress call claiming loss of its rudder. It carries a detachment of the 317th Tank Corps and a company of U S troops aboard, with no immediate details of rescue.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Melrose
St. Navarre
New York
317Th Tank Corps
United States Troops
Siberian Troops Break Bolshevik Defenses West of Urals
Paris dispatch says Koichak government forces opened an offensive west of the Urals from Perm to the trans-Siberian railway, driving Bolsheviks back up to 30 miles at several points. Okansk was captured, 50 miles southwest of Perm, with a 60 mile front along the Kama River showing Bolshevik retreat of about twenty miles. Kolchak forces also report gains near Birsk northwest of Ufa.
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Associated Press
Paris
Koichak
Urals
Perm
Omsk
Okansk
Osa
Kama River
Kolchak
Birsk
Ufa
Clean Up Week set for April in Athens
The Woman's Club passed a resolution establishing Clean Up Week in Athens from April 14 to 19. The Banner will run a special issue to support the effort, with Mayor Erwin aiding citywide cleanup. The plan aims to beautify the city and remove trash and garbage across all sections.
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Woman's Club
Athens
Laales
Aheg
Srallaiaes Henney
The
Woman's cl
United
Eshte Aeok
Peters
Erwin
Another Hero Added To List In Georgia Martyrs
The Banner reports another hero added to Georgia’s list of martyred heroes prepared by the Fifth History Liberty Loan campaign. Allen Fleming Jr of this city was omitted earlier, noted as the first area county boy to pay the supreme sacrifice in a destroyer collision on March 19, 1928. Mrs S M Inman of Atlanta supplied the information and requested notices of omissions or corrections.
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Lst
Georgia
Liberty Loan
Allen Fleming, Jr
Young Fleming
Stroyer
Manley
Soviet Government In Full Control In Budapest
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Soviet government has occupied theatres and music halls in Budapest and arranged revolutionary plays and addresses. Washington officials are anxious while a supreme council meeting provided no clear Hungary update. American proposals on Teschen commissions were adopted. Paris dispatch notes March 2 context.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
Washington
Associated’ Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Europe
Powers of Teschen Commission
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Associated Press
Grave Hungarian Crisis Reported From Washington
Reports to Washington say the Hungarian situation is grave with Bolshevik control in Budapest and a threat of renewed hostilities. Advices from European sources warn of territory and economic instability, and Americans on missions in Austria Hungary influence discussions at the peace conference and league of nations plan.
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Washington
Associated Press
State Department
Budapest
Hungary
Budepest
Austria- Hungary
Tetidek
Intitha ‘Senate
League of Nations
Correction: Martin Bros Shoe Fixery Address Error
The Banner Sunday misprinted the location for Martin Bros Shoe Fixery as 265 Clayton Street. The correct address is 485 East Clayton Street, replacing the erroneous entry in the notice.
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Martin Bros
Clayton Street
East
Fresh Lady Fingere Almond Macaroons and Produce Prices
A fragmented advertisement lists almond macaroons at a suspect price and items from Arnold & Abney including lettuce jars onions carrots and various bunches. The text shows garbled product names and inconsistent pricing but centers on a local grocery sale.
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Ammold ’&Abney
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