Voters cast ballots today for city school tax plan
The Chamber of Commerce campaign committee chaired by H. J. Rowe and others calls for a two mill tax increase to fund living wages for public school teachers. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall with voters urged to support better schools and education. committee seeks transport assistance and mobilization from citizens.
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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
Ww. G. Griffeth
M. J. Abney
H A. Palmer
City Hall
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Oberg
of Commerce
Seevery
Chamber of Commerce
Inés
W. Brooks
Kansas Governor Attacks Southern Cotton Growers
Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas denounced Southern cotton growers as trading upon the misery of the world in a letter refusing an invitation to a conference with South Carolina cotton association. He contrasted Kansas wheat efforts with cotton prices, accusing cotton farmers of blocking cloth supply while Kansas seeks bread through higher wheat yields.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Henry J. Allen
South Carolina Cotton Association
Allen
Kansas
Socialists Seek Pardon for Debs and Others
New York March 24. The Socialist Democratic League of America urges full pardon for Eugene Debs and amnesty for all jailed for expressing opinions against the war. A petition cabled to President Wilson lists signers including Charles Edward Russell John Spargo J G Phelps Stokes Charlotte Perkins Gilman 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 Perkins Gulman
Chester Wright
Upton Sinclair
Southern League Moguls Weigh 1919 Schedule Changes
In executive session today Southern Association officials and club representatives debated revisions to the 1919 playing schedule. Disagreement focused on requirements for Sunday games across cities, delaying a final decision by four hours of discussion.
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Associated Press
Associaion Tases
Cam Oae
Rockaway Beach Named Start Point for Atlantic Flight
Washington reports naval seaplanes will begin in Rockaway Beach Long Island then move up coast before crossing the Atlantic in May. Destroyer Barney ordered to inspect Newfoundland harbor facilities to choose the best start point. Several planes are prepared for the flight with at least two anticipated to depart. Tests of N C1 type flown with fifty one passengers aboard. City ads list fresh spinach mustard turnips beets strawberries apples oranges bananas from King Hodgson Co and laundry soap prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval
Atlantic
Rockaway Beach
Long Island
Barney
New Foundland
Unanimous Stand for Paying Longstanding Teacher Bills
Rev Gartiedge argues for public action to raise pay for teachers and settle long unpaid bills. He cites need for contentment and better service, noting churches and pastors supporting generosity. The piece emphasizes timely action by the board to improve morale.
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el Ray
Dan Saas
Reports Indicate Large Reduction In Cotton Acreage
Memphis Tenn March 24 Report to a southern conference of planters bankers and state officials outlined pledged reductions from 2 to 30 percent. The gathering set plans to make the organization permanent and adopted resolutions to consider forming a cotton exporting corporation and to hold another acreage reduction meeting before the planting season ends.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Orleans
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Governor Dorsey Committee Arrive in Athens for Budget Review
Governor Hugh Dorsey and a legislative committee arrive in Athens to inspect the University of Georgia the Georgia State College of Agriculture and the State Normal and Industrial School. The group will stay up to three days and recommend improvements to the legislature.
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Hugh Dorsey
University of Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
State Normal and Industrial School
Athens
Ahone
Judge West to Resume Legal Practice at End of Term
The Banner notes Governor Dorsey may alter City Court staffing as Col. 8 C. Upson leaves. Judge West, after term ends in September, plans to return to active practice with his son Henry H. West, rebuilding the firm while caring for family members back from service.
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West
Dorsey
Athens
8. C. Upson
Law School
University
France
Henry H. Wast
Athens Woman's Club Endorses Two-Mill Tax for Teachers
At a full meeting the Athens Woman's Club endorsed a two mill tax to benefit city teachers. Members pledged to work for a full vote. The club, a longtime advocate for city improvement, shows support aligned with last week's executive board action.
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Athens Woman’s Club
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W. W. in Mexico Protest to Carranza on School Curriculum
Members of the I. W. W. in Mexico City temper Tem pico have sent a memorial to President Carranza protesting the inclusion of a mill instruction in the public school curriculum.
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W. W
Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
la Casa del Obrero Munual
Tempico
Carranza
Committee Chairs Named for Y M C A Fund Drive
Athens Clarke County residents back a campaign to raise 15000 for current operating needs and to reduce the 20000 mortgage on the new YMCA building opened in 1916. Key leaders include W T Bryan for Citizens Committee and Mrs Julius Talmadge for the Athens Ladies Committee, with county leaders James W Morton and Mrs Morton organizing rural county efforts.
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Athens Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Clarke Country
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Clarke
Young Men's Christian Association
America
Germany
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Julius Talmadge
James W. Morton
Puryear
Clarke County
Georgia
Morton
Mlick Cron
Mra
Orton
Athens Association
Athens Y. M C. A
Welcome Home Parade Draws 27000 Soldiers Crowd in New York
New York on March 24 welcomed 27000 soldiers of the Twentyseventh division and relatives for a vast homecoming parade planned for tomorrow. Police anticipated a crowd up to a million along a five mile march route from Washington Square to 110th Street. Hotels reported severe lodging shortages, with parlors and barber shops pressed into dormitory use.
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Associated Press
New York
New York National Guardsmen
Washington Square
110Th Street
Dentist Dr Loughridge Opens Athens Practice
Dr L D Loughridge, a well known dentist from Maxeys, will move to Athens to open offices in the Southern Mutual building. He is equipping a modern dental parlor and plans to begin business within weeks, a move welcomed by local residents.
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Maxeys
Mutual Building
L. D. Loughridge
Athens
Southern Mutual
Melrose in distress after leaving St Nazaire
Halifax N S March 24 The steamer Melrose bound for New York reports distress after losing its rudder. The ship carries a detachment of the 317th tank corps and a company of United States troops.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N.S
Melrose
St. Nazaire
New York
Trarel
317Th Tank Corps
United States
Siberian Troops Drive Bolsheviks On West Urals Offensive
Paris reports the Korchak government forces have opened an offensive west of the Urals from Perm to the trans-Siberian railway. Bolsheviks fallen back more than 30 miles at some points while Okansk, 60 miles southwest of Perm, fell to Siberian troops. On a 50 mile front along the Kama river Bolshevik resistance yielded about twenty miles. Kolchak forces also reported a notable success near Birsk northwest of Ufa.
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Associated Press
Paris
Korchak
Urals
Perm
Omsk
Okansk
Osa
Kama River
Kolchak
Birsk
Ufa
Clean Up Week Scheduled by Athens Woman's Club
At a Woman's Club meeting a resolution fixed April 14 to 19 for annual Clean Up Week. The Athens movement, led by club ladies, has grown into a city effort with Mayor Erwin pledging city help. The Banner will publish special features and provide space to promote the drive to keep Athens clean.
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Woman's Club
Athens
Acticivn
Erwin
Another Hero Added To List In Georgia Martyrs
The Banner lists Georgia martyred heroes with Allen Fleming Jr omitted from a state history project by Liberty Lawn. Fleming, a Martinsburg native, was the first county boy to die when the destroyer Manley collided with another vessel on March 19 1918. Mrs S M Inman of Atlanta compiled corrections from available sources and notified regents of omissions. Local news notes also mention produce shipments from Arnold & Abney.
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Georgia
Liberty Lawn
Tory
Allen Fleming, Jr
Fleming
Larce County
Manley
8. M. Inman
Atlante
Regens
Soviet Takeover in Budapest Alarms Washington
Dispatches from Copenhagen and Washington report the Soviet government in full control of Budapest with theatres and music halls taken over for revolutionary rhetoric. Anxious U S officials note Bolshevik influence expanding beyond Budapest as the peace conference borders Hungary and the economy feel strain. Eanes, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cautions the crisis could accelerate league of nations goals.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
Washington
Associated Press
State Department
Hungary
Depar Mén
Seth
T Eanes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
Correction for Martin Bros Shoe Fixery address
A Banner Sunday notice misstated the Martin Bros Shoe Fixery location. The correct street address is 455 East Clayton Street, not 256 Clayton Street. The item clarifies the page error in the industrial notice.
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Martin Bros
Clayton Street
East
Fresh Lady Fingers Almond Macaroons and Produce Sale
Arnold and Abney advertise baked goods and produce with prices for lettuce heads almonds figs and fresh vegetables including spring onions carrots snow white cauliflower and turnips. The flyer lists multiple items and the brand names Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold
Abney
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