Advances In Cotton Finance By War Finance Board
The War Finance Corporation approved a policy to make advances to American exporters of cotton under contract for sale abroad. Director Meyers explained a joint committee of bankers would devise practical methods to aid countries that could use more cotton if a sound basis existed.
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W. Finance
Associated Press
Warhington
D. C
War Man Corporation
Hergtofor
Hak
Seaboard
Meyers
Mey
Auburn Team Here Friday Saturday Games vs Georgia
Auburn prepares for a two game baseball series with Georgia at Sanford. The rivalry is intense with Georgia holding some past Jan games and Auburn’s pitching and defense praised. Key players Johnson Ollinger and Gibson are highlighted as leaders while Auburn seeks repeat success against the Bulldogs.
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Auburn
Georgia
anQr
Sanford Mikey
Tigers
Mbus
Ind
Most Talked-of Man in Congress Blanton Fights Unionism
Thos L Blanton of Hog ton Tex, a prominent congressman, has refused to obey organized labor and is waging a decisive stand against what he calls autocratic labor union domination. He has been ridiculed as being in league with Samuel Gompers.
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Congress
Thos
L. Blanton
Hogton
Tex
Blanton
Samuel Gompergia
Referendum Vote Taken On Chamber Support For Rail Fare Increase
At a Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting the group voted unanimously to hold a referendum on cooperating with the city council and related committees in opposition to proposed higher streetcar fares. The hearing before the railroad commission is set for May 19 and the chamber will prepare ballots for member votes.
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Railroad Commission
Georgis
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Webster
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Citizens' and Manufacturers
Train backs into open switch. six dead twenty seven hurt
Birefield West Virginia May 2 Six persons were killed and twenty seven injured when a Norfolk and Western train backing from Gary to WelchWV ran into an open switch and collided with lead cars.
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Associated Press
Birefield
W. Va
Aie
Gary
Wea
Welch
Supreme Council Sets Terms and Date for May 12
The supreme council fixes a date of May 12 and outlines terms for ongoing policy. It also notes a revenue target of a hundred million pounds per year with a 25 percent add-on on exports. An ultimation to issue is mentioned.
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Supreme Council
Hughes tells Simons counter-proposals unacceptable basis
Washington May 2 Secretary Hughes declares German counter-proposals unacceptable as a basis for discussion. He informs German Foreign Minister Simons in a note urging direct proposals to the allied governments and reiterates America’s desire for a prompt settlement of the vital question.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Simons
London Agrees on Terms for German Ultimatum May 12
The supreme council reached a substantial agreement on terms to be imposed on Germany. The plan, to be sent as an ultimatum by May 12, would see occupation of the Ruhr and possible naval demonstrations if Germany refuses. Proceeds from German revenues would fund the annual obligation.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Tuhr
French Troops Move Toward Ruhr Under General Simon
French military reports say one division of Morrocan infantry and one division of cavalry under General Simon left Mayence in fifteen trains aimed at Doogaedorf arriving Tuesday. The Ministry of War says no order yet to move into the Ruhr, though Mayence authorities may have acted. Paris notes the class of 1919 is called to colors with immediate duty and will join detachments bound for the Rhine.
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Associated Press
Mayefice
Germany
Simon
Doogaedorf
Ministry OF War
Paris
Ruhr
Mayence
Barthon
Rhine
General Harris Takes Blame for Bergdoll Release
Major General Peter C. Harris told the House investigating committee he alone bore responsibility for releasing Grover Cleveland Bergdoll under guard to search for a rumored pot of gold in the West Virginia mountains. The testimony places the decision with Harris as Bergdoll, a convicted draft evader, was allowed to go out secretly.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Peter C. Harris
Army
House
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
West Virginia
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows Plans Grand Lodge Convention
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows meets on College avenue with large attendance as committees are named to host the Grand Lodge convention in Athens on the 24th to 26th. Noble Grand A L Howland appoints Recreation Music and Finance groups and urges boarding houses to send names and addresses for anticipated visitors. Mayor Erwin and J B Joel to give welcome addresses. full program to be released soon.
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Grand Lodge of Georgia
Odd Fellows
Athens
Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows
College Avenue
Clayton Street
Pelow
Athena
Grand Lodge
Noble Grand
A. L. Howland
Andrew C. Erwin
City of
J. B. Joel
Williams Lodge, Odd Fellows
Death of Mrs Dottery's Father in Akron
Mrs R F Dottery and family mourn the death of Mr J E Gammon at his Akron Ohio home. A native Georgian, he lived in Columbus until five years ago and visited the Dotterys in 1920. The remains go to Columbus Georgia for funeral and interment Thursday. he leaves Mrs Dottery and three daughters and two sons.
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Alderman
R. T. Dotters
Columbus, Ga
Dottery
Gammon
Pauline Frederick Plays Palace Star Returns to Screen
Pauline Frederick, known for Scrambled Wives, appeared at the Palace yesterday in her only recent film work Madame X. Large crowds saw the popular screen star during the afternoon and evening showings before she continues at the Palace today.
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Marguerite. Clarke
Palace
Pauline’Frederick
Rat Palace
Aig
Proderek
UGA Cavalry Pistol Team to Compete With Seven Others
The R O T C cavalry unit at the University of Georgia will shoot the record course in a pistol match with seven other units on the local range this afternoon. Teams include Texas A M cavalry wall, Oregon A M cavalry, and field artillery units from Princeton Cornell Ohio State Wisconsin and Purdue. Purdue posted a 1737 aggregate on April 20.
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R. O. T. C. Cavalry
University of Georgia
Jacobson
Cavalry
Texas A. & M
Oregon’ A. & M
Princeton
Cornell
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Perdue
Georgia
D. L. Bruce
Athens
J. J.bennett
Stone Mountain
C.T. Conyers
Cartersville
W. L. Robinson
College Park
Eb, L. Michael
West Rnton
W. Howard
Kathleen
Y. K. Meadow
Covington
T. W. Alexander
Decatur
D. Donaldson
Summit
H. G. Bailey
Ashburn
W. Tate
Fairmount
A. Hosch
Gainesville
Case to Jury After Hours Deliberation in Memphis
The case before Judge W. L. Huntley Jr. and Wade Diggs at the Memphis court went to the jury tonight after hours of argument and evidence introduction. The jurors were locked in for the night without a verdict.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
W. L. Huntley, Jr. Wade
Diggs Lennernee Wb FT
Revival Services at Prince Ave Church Grow in Power
Dr. J B Leavell preached on the Parable of the Tares at Prince Avenue Baptist revival. He cited differences between saved and unsaved, emphasized heavenly pedigree, and noted 41 new additions to the church. Evening services start at 3 o'clock. daily talks at city hall noon.
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Prince Avenue
Heaven
Christ
Paul
Leavell
Council
Iternal Banking
Athens Life Underwriters Hold Evening Meeting
N. Ellaworth, state chairman of the Life Underwriters National Association, met Athens agents to promote forming an association. T. L. Mitchell elected temporary chairman and a committee named to nominate officers for a May 2 meeting. The aim is to organize and boost life insurance in Athens with full attendance and enrollment.
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N. ©. Ellaworth
Life Underwriters’ National Association
Tbe-Life
Athens
T. L. Mitchell
Mésars
M. J. Abeney
G. F. Stephenson
J. C. Jester
R. F. Harris
C. Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Western Union
Athens Life Insurance Agents
Spope Puotes
Walkout Already Begun at Many Ports by Ship Workers
The Associated Press report notes walkouts have started at numerous ports with hundreds of ships affected. Owners reject Hoover plan for arbitration and seek to keep ships in operation via the shipping board. Secretaries Davitt and Hoover push conciliation as a broader strike looms.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C
Roversy
Heald
Benson
Davitt
Hoover
Associated Press
New York
Ne Steamship Owners’ Association
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific
Democrats Push Amendment to Cut Army to 150000
Washington May 2 Democrats pressed an amendment to the army appropriation bill reducing enlisted strength to 150000 despite a Republican split. The Kahn proposal for a larger force did not receive a vote and fate of figures remains uncertain as the bill moves through committee of the whole with possible separate votes next week.
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Washington, D.C
House
Todsy
Kahn
Haye
Rouse
Transport Buford Rescues 65 From Burning Steamer
Northhead Wash May 2 The Buford rescued 65 aboard the steamer Tokayomaru as fire broke out at sea. Eight are dead and one missing. Twenty-two men a woman and four children are reported aboard the Batérd in distress.
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Buford
Northhead
Wash
Tokayomaru
Ooa
Efp
Batérd
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