Managers Named and Blanks Sent Out for Big Election
Judge Orr has prepared and delivered election blanks to precincts and militia districts for the upcoming general election. The notice lists district managers and clerks for multiple districts with details on supers and notices to inform the ordinary if a named manager cannot serve by Monday.
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Orr Las
Persin
Back Branch
Winterville
G. M
James A. Saddeth
J. P
Fletcher Tuck
R. J. Hardeman
Bradberry's
J. P. Nunnally
DeWitt Daniel
F. M. Poss
Kenney
G. M— E. S. Dobbins
A. L. King
H. N. Cartledge
Princeton
Levi P. Hemerteck
R. H. Culp
W. W. Duncan
City Primary Set for Wednesday November 22
City primary to nominate one councilman from each ward. Entrance fee 10 dollars. Entries close on the night of the 11th. Voters must be on permanent registration list by November 7 to vote on November 22. New rules mirror those of recent elections.
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Samt
Quilp Tea Party staged at the Colonial tonight
The YWCA committee led by Mesdames Ver Nooy Hill and Miss Blackshear presents The Quilp Tea Party at the Colonial tonight at 8 30. Tickets are a half dollar with reserved seating through Palmer's. The program features Dickens, a Minuet of 1845, mandolin performances, and university mandolin club participation.
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the Colonial
Mesdames Ver
Moselle Scudder
University of Georgia Mandolin Club
Farrar Bond
Garland Hulme
William Hooper
Edward Soule
Hal Linton
Thomas Mell
Fred Orr
Murray Soule
Joel Daves
Arthur Griffith
Robert Brace Crawford
Charles Crawford
Weatherly
Beloved Miss Louie Lane Cottage Repairs Drive
Athens residents urged to donate for repairs on Miss Louie Lane's cottage. Friends organize fund through the Banner office, with checks payable to Mrs. A S Parker and alternative cash drop sites at her home on Prince Avenue or the National Bank.
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Athens
A. S. Parker
Allied Forces Claim Gains on Several Fronts
The French retook Fort Vaux northeast of Verdun and made slight gains north of Somme near Bailly-Saillisel. Italians report progress toward Trieste in the Gorizia and Carso sectors while Rome cites nearly 5,000 Austrians captured east of Gorizia and Vallone. Germans advance in Volhynia with 1500 Russians captured. Austro Germans push in Transylvania. Rumanians pursue Teutons in Jiul valley. Greek turmoil cited with Royalist evacuation at Katerina.
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Associated Press
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Athens
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Big Baptist Women Plan State Meeting At Local Church
At a large meeting of the First Baptist church Women missionary society plans were set to host the state meeting November 7 to 9. Daily luncheons will be at the YWCA building and delegates will stay in local homes. Over 700 delegates are expected, with more than 300 homes needed to accommodate them. Volunteers are asked to phone Mr. F. Mell or Mrs. Witcher to offer lodging or host delegates.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
FE. B. Mell
Directors Chamber of Commerce Officers Meet On Constitution
The Chamber of Commerce directors will hold an important meeting this afternoon at four to review the new constitution and by-laws. The committee’s draft, prepared yesterday, will be considered for final reference to the general body. Jones Sausage from Jones Dairy Farm Wisconsin is advertised with fresh shipments on Tuesdays and Fridays. Arnold & Abney promote standing orders.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jones
Jones Dairy Farm
Wisconsin
Arnold & Abney
President opens Wall Street consultation on cooperation
New York November 2 President Wilson tells business leaders that Wall Street figures delay cooperation by proposing minor changes then will back consultation when aligned with national aims. He praises the ovation from Buffalo arrival and cites guests including James W. Gerard Secretary McAdoo and Senators Hughes and James.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Wall Street
Buffalo
Prialdent
James W. Gerard
Germany
Fielder
New Jersey
Jacob H. Schiff
McAdoo
Hughes
James
Kentucky
Vance McCormick
Mouse
Electrical Week to be observed as national affair in city
The Banner outlines Electrical Week from December 2 to 9 with planned programs and novelties. Merchants and electrical and general business interests will participate to create a carnival of pleasure and business, inviting every local business man to join and be part of an Electrical American week.
Allies 10 Continue Offensive Through the Winter
London reports Major General F B Maurice, chief director of military Associated Press, states the Allied offensive in France will be continued through the winter. He rejects Von Slindenburg's claim of a German morale deterioration, citing prisoner and document data to support ongoing Allied strength.
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Associated Press
London
F. B. Maurice
Military Associated Press Today
France
von Slindenburg
Maurice
American Aviation Corps Faces Name Change Over Neutrality
Washington reports the famed American aviation corps in the French army may drop its American title after a state department protest over neutrality. The death of Kiffin Rockwell from Atlanta triggered German outcry about U S neutrality and a Canadian contingent withdrew the name American Legion at U S request.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Kiffin Rockwell
Atlanta
United States
American Legion
Delayed US View on Marina Sinking Still Unclear
Secretary Lansing said full evidence on whether Germany will honor pledges after sinking the Mariners ship Marina with six American deaths is not expected until late next week. He travels to Watertown New York after the election and cautioned that immediate final results are unlikely. He reiterated that Germany’s pledges cover armed and unarmed merchant ships and apply to both.
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Associated Pre
Washington
Germany
United States
Marina
State Department
Lansing
Watertown
N. Y
Ford restricted from using Ford profits to resume business
Detroit November 2 John F Dodge and Horace Dodge stockholders in the Ford Motor Co obtained a temporary injunction restraining Henry Ford from reinvesting profits into the business and instead directing distributions as dividends. The Dodge brothers argued that postwar instability makes reckless asset expenditures unwise.
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Associated Press
Detroit
John F. and
Horace Dodge
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford
Ford Company
Dodge Brothers
Hughes Aims to Carry Key States in 1940 Campaign
Albany Nov 2 Hughes speaking here said he would carry Ohio Indiana and New York. He looked forward to administration responsibilities and defended his attacks on the administration s foreign policy calling the current policy a muddle of meddle in America s foreign relations.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Ife
America
Villa Troops Reportedly Capture Parral
A Chihuahua City message says Parral fell to Villa forces. General Bell denies confirmation while General Gonzales notes no official word but accepts border rumors. Villa allegedly bears a grudge against Parral commander Herrera and threatens to kill him if Parral is captured.
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Associated Press
Paso
Chihuahua City
Parral
Chihuahua
Villa
Bell
Santa Ysabel
Gonzales
Juarez
aSataport
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O Villa
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Herrera
Carran
Washington
Prisoner Kennedy Sentenced to Ten Years for Wife's Manslaughter
Prison Commission officers yesterday transported W A Kennedy, convicted of manslaughter in his wife s murder, to Milledgeville to begin a ten year term. Eddie Harper was also moved to the state farm yesterday.
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Prison Commission
W. A. Kennedy
Milledgeville
Eddie Harper
State Farm
Boxing Exhibition in Athens at the Colonial Theater
Athens promotes a boxing exhibition billed as all star card for the night of the 15th at the Colonial. Headliners include Kid Young versus Ray Kirk and Buda versus Terry Nelson, with two additional husky contenders from Athens aiming to rival Atlanta in this event.
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Athens
Colonial
Kid Young
Ray Kirk
Battling Buda
Terry Nelson
Atlanta
Cobb Lampkin Angers Council From Third Ward
In a local council session Mr. Cobb Lampkin from the Third Ward raised a heated point. The issue centers on Lampkin’s push for an office or appointment and the debate intensified within the meeting.
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MR. Cobb Lampkin
Rage
Mr. Cobb Lampkin Fog Ottice
Wilson Addresses Massive Crowds at Cooper Union
President Wilson spoke to two large crowds at Cooper Union last night. Huge attendance outside Madison Square Garden followed him to Union Square as police cleared the way for his entry.
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Cooper Union
Wilson Ends His Campaign in New York City
President Wilson announced the campaign ends with New York speeches including addresses at Madison Square Garden and Cooper Union. Thousands attended the Garden after capacity was increased to fifteen thousand while many were turned away amid a large Tammany parade.
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Associated Press
New York
Navy
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Madison Square Garden
Cooper Union
Cotton Thieves Target Local Farms Arrest Made
A Special Bailiff named Saye has caught eight alleged cotton thieves in two years with no failures. Yesterday he arrested Dick Greeson of Cleveland Avenue for stealing 500 pounds of cotton from Mr. Gee. Greeson’s arrest followed field identifications of the cotton sacks. He faces a justice today.
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Dick Greeson
Cleveland Avenue
Mr. Gee
Booth
Greeson
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