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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1920

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Georgia Eleven Ready for Citadel Warriors Today

Georgia prepares for its 1920 football opener at Sanford Field against The Citadel of Charleston South Carolina. Monroes Madison will precede the main game with two veterans sidelined by injuries and several new faces pressed into starting roles for the Red and Black lineup.

Sanford Field Uiversity of Georgia Citadel Charleston South Carolina Monroe Madison Claude Satterfield Segottin Pftaet Yerra Georgia Lesmen Harper Whelchel Vandiver Nat Dave Collins Frogt Hnes Murray Joe Bennett

Walker Refusal to Debate Draws Political Fire

A Georgia broadside defends Clifford Walker for declining joint debate with Thomas W. Hardwick. The writer labels Hardwick a coward and accuses him of seeking to Sovietize labor. Quoted press summaries discuss Russia, Italy, and labor unrest, framing the dispute within broader political tensions.

Georgia Clifford Walker Thomas W. Hardwick Hardwick Walker Furioso Russia Washington Department of State

French General Decorates Pershing At Washington

General Pershing accepted the Medaille Militaire the highest French military decoration. General Marie Fayque of the French army presided over the ceremony with elaborate military rites attended by thousands of officials and citizens in Washington.

Associated Press Washington France Pershing Marie Fayque

Texas Legislature Urged to Address Low Cotton Prices

Governor Hobbs urged the Texas Legislature to immediately consider the cotton crisis and pass measures to stabilize rapidly falling prices, stating the current market is demoralized and requires swift action.

Texas Associated Presc Hobby Texas Legislature

Advertise Georgia Campaign opens push for 300000

The Advertise Georgia Enterprise begins a public drive to raise 300000 for statewide promotion. Governor Dorsey chairs. 20000 pledge cards mailed to business, professional, and farming leaders statewide. subscriptions credited by county. Atlanta reports strong early responses.

Georgia Atlanta Dorsey Georgia Enterprise Charles B. Lewis Lewis Fourth National Bank of Macon A Now

Mrs Paul Conolly Dies After Long Illness At Athens

Mrs. Paul M. Conolly of Athens died Thursday evening at her Woodlawn avenue home after a six month illness. She was active in the First Methodist church and the Young Women’s Christian Association, aided the Red Cross, and served on Can-teen work during the war. Survived by husband Paul M. Conolly and adopted daughter Miss Alice Brunson, with brothers, sisters, and a father in South Carolina. Remains to be sent to Orangeburg for interment at eight this morning. Pallbearers named: Carlton Johnson, C. H. Phinizy, E. B. Cohen, B. F. Hardeman, C. A. Talmadge, J. W. Welch, Simon Michael, Walter H. Jones.

Paul M. Conolly Woodlawn Avenue Essie ‘Brunson Palmetto Athens Young Woman's Christian Association Organi Red Cross Simon Michael Conolly Alice Brunson George W. Brunson Lodge S. C Carrie Brunson Messrs George W. Brunson, Jr Chicago J. W. Brunson Sumter 8. C A. N. Brunson Columbia

Veterans Told to Bring Blankets to Confederate Reunion

In Houston on October 8 to 10 delegates are urged to supply their own blankets for the United Confederate Veterans reunion. General N. B. Forrest of the Sons of Confederate Veterans warns attendees through the reunion committee secretary to remember blankets.

Houston Texas United Confederate Veterans N. B. Forrest Sons of Confederate Veterans

Athens Bankers Honor Cox Rally In Atlanta Parade

Athens bankers form committee to invite local lenders to Southeastern Fair events in Atlanta. The plan includes a two day bankers and automobile dealers program with a Capitol City Club banquet and a grand parade reserved for Athens participants. Tulsa coverage notes Cox’s Western trip and attacks on Republican scouts posing as Democrats.

Athens Tulsa Athens Automobile ‘Trade Association Atlanta Capitol City Club Athens Party W. C. Denny J. Lawler Paul Conolly G. M. Knight USA Iththeon Oklahoma Cox Sapula United States Will Hays Chandler League of Nations Republican Party

Managers Named for Democratic Primary in Clarke County

Clarke county election officials announce managers and clerks for the Democratic Primary on October 6 1920. Districts 216 through 1467 list G M managers and three clerks each with names such as W Milton Thomas C N Weatherly Arthur Flatau and others. Election papers will be delivered by October 2 1920, chairman Howell C Erwin confirms.

Clarke County G. M W. Milton Thomas C. N. Weatherly Arthur Flatau D. G. Anderson H. H. West John R. Northcutt W. A. Phillips Hugh W. White W. K. Eldson James R. Tuck H. H. Sorrells E. Suddeth H. C. Hall Frank Coling J. A. Suddeth Myrick B. Pittard D. Tuck J. P. Nunnally J. W. Daniel J. T. Brown G. M —A. L. King W. T. Lester Orecar Naeh G. M —L J. Hemrick R. L. Bramblett R. H. Culp Howell C. Erwin

Johnson Denies Hard ing Scrapped League of Nations

San Francisco dispatch reports Senator Borah and Senator Johnson discussing a possible scrapping of the League of Nations Treaty by Harding. Johnson denies knowledge of such dispatches and says he plans to proceed with his speaking program, with possible changes to schedule.

Associated Press San Francisco Washington Borah Idaho New York Chicago Johnson California Harding Winfer Republican National Committee Western Division

Official Figures Of Primary Vote Totals Revealed

Official figures released show Democratic primary totals with N M Stanley leading state offices at 231 514 votes, J W Lindsey 231 468, A Weight 231 033, J J Brown 230 746, W J Spear 230 592, and B Rainey 230 467. US Senate top vote goes to Watson 103 542. Dorsey 65 965. Hoke Smith 55 927. Cooper 2 327. Gubernatorial and senate totals noted as 231 435 and 220 761 respectively.

Aventa Omeda Agures Hl. M. Stanley Commerce and Labor J. W. Lindsey Pensions Stanley Bad State House N. M. Stanley A. Weight J. J. Brown W. J Spear L.rainey United Sitites Senate Thomas E. Watson Hugh M. Dorsey Hoke Smith John R. Cooper

Drive for $50,000 at Georgia women’s college opens

A major fundraising drive for the leading women’s college in the South began today with a goal of $50,000. Local workers reported several thousand dollars raised at a conference last night and urged every resident to assist as a final report on funds is promised at 6 p.m. A meeting at Lucy Cobb will precede a supper and the final report.

Geor Gia Dorsey Georgia Womens College South Lucy Cobb

Two Alumnae Shape Lucy Cobb Institute in 1909

In 1909 Miss Susie Gerdine and Miss Annie Brumby, then city school principals, led reforms at Lucy Cobb Institute. They expanded scholarship and facilities including a library, gymnasium, swimming pool, and trained nurse adding to the faculty, while aligning study with higher preparatory schools. The piece notes broader recognition of women’s colleges in the South and cites gubernatorial race figures.

F.C. A Susie Gerdino Annie Brumy Lucy Cobb University of Georgia Georgia Misses Gerdine Brumby Lucy Mane Elizabeth Avery Colton Association of College Women South Lucy Cobb Institute Miscag Gerdie and Brumby Gerdine

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