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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1922

Page

1

Armistice Day Parade Brightens Athens Scene

Ten thousand people crowded Athens as Georgia and Virginia colors flowed from stores and public buildings. General Paul B. Malone delivered an Armistice Day address at Sanford Field, urging equal service in peace and praising the Legion’s peace laws. The Georgia Virginia football classic capped a day of festivities with trains, dances, and celebrations across the university town.

Paul B. Malone John E. Drewry University of Georgia Virginia Athens University Athens The American Legion Camp Bennix Sanford Field Georgia Iere Moss Auditorium Jecson University Atu Humbl‘est Athos

Wilson urges active cooperation for world peace

President Wilson, seated on his S Street portico, declares world peace requires active cooperation for justice not amiable phrases. He addresses a large Armistice Day crowd, remarks without notes, marks first public questions since leaving the White House in 1921, and is helped indoors by a servant as Mrs. Wilson receives an ovation.

Wilson Washington Woodrow Wilson America S Street League of Nations West Hite House

Candler Goes West on Pleasure Trip

Asa G Can dler Sr of Atlanta on way to California with his son Asa G Can dler Jr and Mrs Candler declined to comment on recent threats of legal action by New Orleans beauty Onezima De Boucher and the engagement breakup He said he is out of business and the public will forget the affair while he is away with his family and servants.

Kansas City Asa G. Can- Mer Atlanta Onezima de Boucher New Orleans Candler California Asa G. Candler, Jr

Irish hunger strike prisoners split over food intake

Mrs. O Rahilly and three other hunger strikers stopped fasting on Saturday after a collapse among the group. Miss Mary MacSwinney urged continued refusal to eat though MacSwinney herself refused food. Friends say MacSwinney is in weak health and a brief fast is dangerous. Public sympathy grew for Mrs. O Rahilly who has five children, while she cared for Terrence MacSwinney’s young daughter Mary during her absence.

Dublin Associated Press O'Rahailley Mary Mcswinney Miss Mac- Swinney Miss Mac-Swinney Hoever Miss MacSwinney Mrs. O'Rahilly

England Will Pay Declares Baldwin

Newcastle report cites Stanley Baldwin saying France misreads Britain over paying debts to America and warning against ceding to Germany for trade. He urges employers to create work for skilled labor as Britain pledges to meet every copper of the American debt. The article also notes the willow tree’s wide distribution with at least 160 species.

Newcastle-On-Tyne England Stanley Baldwin Bonar Law France Germany Great Britain America

Red Cross Campaign to Enroll Athens Members Continues

The Athens chapter will push ahead with fund raising and member enrollment this week as a business committee canvases the city. Although subscriptions were not checked Saturday, officials expect a large number to enroll and sustain Red Cross services locally.

Red Cross Athens

Error in Ad in Banner-Herald Corrects Ve lour Coat Suits

Advertisement for Henrys at 426 East Broad Street contains a typographical error in the Banner-Herald. The line read 33 1-3 off on all Velour Coats-1-3 off but should state Velour Coat Suits-1-3 off. The correction appears in the editorial section since the ad ran before the error was found.

Henry East Broad Street Banner-Herald

Insure Methodist Ministers Lives Authorized by Conference

The North Georgia Methodist conference ratified a plan to create a committee on Group Insurance to negotiate a $2,000 life policy for each member. The vote stood 176 in favor to 19 against amid a heated debate led by Dr. J. H. Eakes and Dr. C. C. Jarrell with supporters including Dr. J. W. Quillian.

Atlanta North Georgia Methodist Conference Emer J. H. Eakes South Atlanta C. C. Jarrell Augusta J. W. Quillian

Floridians claim new boll weevil control method

Gainesville reports Dr. Wilmon Newell announces a fresh method to combat the boll weevil on upland cotton. The approach, developed with George D. Smith, reduces weevil impact and costs about 1.50 to 2 dollars per acre while keeping yields comparable to preweevil levels.

Gainesville Fla Wilmon Newell State Plant Board University of Florida Experiment Station Newell George D. Smith Nowell Experiment Station

Turkey for Turks adoptions threaten doomed Istanbul

Paris reports special representative Marko Prentisg says Allies must leave Constantinople to avert a Turkish plan he calls disastrous. He warns 750,000 people may be evacuated and accuses Turks of targeting Greeks and Armenians with a photographed list. Nourdin Pasha says Turkey is done with missionaries and will pursue a Turkey for Turks policy. Americans may send technical helpers but no mission schools.

Paris Associated Marko Prentisg America Constantinople Prentiss Smyrna Nourdin Pasha Turkey Americana

Big Earthquake Strikes Central Chile

Severe shocks were felt across central Chile shortly before midnight and again early Saturday. Reports describe falling houses and damage from Antofagasta to Valparaiso, with a tidal wave wrecking small boats and homes of fishermen. No lives reported lost yet, but electricity and telegraph lines were knocked out.

Santiago Chile Antofamasta Valparaian

Three Joined Aghon Honorary Club At College

The Aghon honorary club at the College of Agriculture initiated three men into its ranks Saturday. The new members are F. A. Tanner Ga John W Gillispie and Scarborough. Tanner, a leading football player and senior, Gillispie active in Alpha Zeta and botany instruction, and Scarborough a fourth year graduate scholar and Phelps Stokes recipient.

Aghons College of Agriculture F. A. Tanner John W. Giluarehin Mr. Tanner Goat Tanner Gillispie Alpha Zeta Scarborough Phelps- Stokes Resent M. A. McRainey W. W. Drake W. A. Lundy H. H. Maddox D. C. Aderholt KE. L England T. H. McHatton

Athens Men Attend Bottlers Convention Meet

Athens men travel to Atlanta for the United States Bottlers convention. Harrie Dews of Chero Cola Harry Stovall H C Anderson and F B Hinton of Budwine Walter Sams and E C Paine of Coca Cola represent Athens. The three day event draws bottlers nationwide with booths citywide and free drinks from major firms.

Athens United States Atlanta Harrie Dews Chero Cola Company Harry Stovall H.C. Anderson F. B. Hinton Budwine Company Walter Sams E. C. Paine Coca Cola Company Ike Cola Cola Budwine Uome All Georgia Concerna

Would Discontinue M. and B. Freights

A Bibb superior court hearing before Judge H A Mathews debated discontinuing freight services on the Macon and Birmingham railroad. George M Napier and John R Smith, supported by the Macon Chamber of Commerce and shippers, argued against the move.

Macon H. A. Mathews Civil Division Bibb Superior Court Birmingham George M. Napier John R. Smith Macon Chamber of Commerce and

Armistice Day Banquet Draws Ex-Service Men in Athens

About 150 former service members of the Allen 2 Fleming post of the American Legion gathered at the Georgian hotel in Athens for the Armistice Day banquet. General Paul B. Malone of Camp Benning gave the keynote talk. Frank Holden presided as master of ceremonies and announced short speeches from Jake Orr, L B Rucker, W K Meadow, Major Mc Coy, and Ross Creekmore among others.

V. Sanford T. HH. McHattom Narrow Henry Wert TR. Fleming Frank Miller Fleetwood Lanier Frank A. Holden McCoy D. W. Ryther Lassie Allen Fleming American Legion Athens Georgian Hotel Paul B. Malone Camp Benning Legion Holden Frank Holden Leutenant Clare County Georgia American Légion Malone

General Malone Honored at Athens Dinner by Ex‑Servicemen

Major General Paul B Malone was the guest of honor at a lunch at the Georgian hotel following his Sanford Field address. About fifty guests, including ex‑servicemen and local citizens, attended the event organized by Major McCoy of the 82nd Division to boost reserve corps enlistment.

Memorial Unveiled for 151st Machine Gun Battalion Leader

In Macon Georgia a memorial ceremony honored the head of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion in the 42nd Rainbow Division. Rainbow Association of Georgia elected Jack Peavy, youngest member of the Macon unit, as president during the day’s events.

Macon 151St Rainbow Association of Georgia Jack Peavy

Harding Lays Wreath on Unknown Soldier grave Armistice Day

President Harding laid a wreath of remembrance on the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Armistice Day and the first anniversary of the unknown’s homecoming from France. The moment carried somber national significance as Pershing’s tribute and other ceremonies followed.

Harding Amercia Arlington Washington Associated Press Ar ‘Lington National Cemetery France America Cnet Wathington

Clemenceau Sails for U S Saturday

At Havre France Georges Clemenceau 52 a short stout sharp eyed brown faced war time premier sailed on the Paris for New York to pursue his dream of visiting the United States and building better Franco American understanding. He was seen as a major figure abroad with only his valet Albert and his hat and cane accompanying him.

Mr. Wilson Henry Morgenthau Turkey Lyns Elearly Havre France Associated Press Paris New York Georges Clemenceau United States Albert

Train Service Of M. And B. Ceased

Macon Georgia notes that effective November 13 the Macon and Birmingham railroad will suspend train service from LaGrange to Macon under a Dibb Superior Court order. Passenger service already stopped. freight operations may resume if funds and sale arrangements proceed. Property owners formed a lobby at the Macon Chamber of Commerce and pressed the Governor to act. A sixty day extension was proposed to keep the line operating while efforts to sell or save service continue.

Macon Macon and Birmingham Lagrange Dibb Superior Court Henry A. Matthews Vegram John R. L. Smith

Savannah Mayoral White Primary Set for December 12

In Savannah Georgia the two men to face off are Murray M Stewart the incumbent and James M Rogers an attorney. City administration forces met and endorsed Stewart for reelection sealing the white primary contest’s lineup.

Savannah Murray M. Stewart James M. Rogers Stewart

Hundred Die in Chile Earthquake at Copiapo

An AP report says upwards of 100 people were killed and many injured when a strong earthquake toppled buildings in Copiapó, capital of Atacama Province, on Saturday morning.

Antopagasta Chile Associated Press Caplaro Atacama

Court of Appeals Affirms Georgia Express Theft Conspiracy Case

The U S Court of Appeals in Macon Georgia affirms the Southern District of Georgia ruling in an epic eight million dollar theft conspiracy case. Sixteen defendants faced a jury in April before Judge Beverly D Evans. Evidence showed a vast scheme to steal and alter labels to steal shipments.

Southern District American Railway Express Company Macon United States Circnit Court of Appeals United States District Court For Southern District of Georgia American Way Exprena Beverly D. Evans Eax Sons

Rochester Plan Adopted By Radio Amateurs

Rochester plan adopted by amateur radio operators allows listening until 10 30 p m and requires voluntary compliance to restrict transmissions from 7 p m to 10 30 p m. The Q T magazine editorial urges clubs to unite locally and supports making the plan a community standard with license holders respecting the majority view.

Rochester Vian Amateur Radio League Itx Renee Héteen

Secret Consistory to Be Held in Rome This December

The Vatican organ reports a secret consistory planned for December 11 in Rome with a public consistory to follow and the creation of several new cardinals expected.

Rome Omarratare Romano Vatican

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Prilimnice General Malone Europe Legson Sanford Baldwin Exchequer Law University Florida Allen R. Fleming Aul B. Malone U. S. Army 82Nd Def Tine Chas E Martin 63Rd Infantry H. H. West Allen K. Fleming John White Morton Gen. Malone Col EB. L Ff Teen Burch Aodes Cap A. McGagrigle Wiles Lanier Major Hunter Elberton B. L. Flanigen H. K. Baker John W. Nicholson A. B. Patton B.A. Goodson W. D. Feschall Frank O. Miller J. R. Northcutt Wm. L. Ewn Ben T. Epps D. H. DuPree D A Vlivthier Au O Costa J. J. Wise R. P. Gert Co. O Middlebrook Jas O. J Omas Julian My Miller H. J. Reynolds FB. W. Carroll Henry H. West Jol. White Morton Hdward T Abney Pershing's Offering Clemenceau U. S Tiger Matthews Erantel Pesram Leegram Rogers Court OF Appeals Iffiang
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