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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1919

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White Sox Rally Pushes Win In World Series Game

Cincinnati, Oct 7 The seventh game of the World Series will be played tomorrow in Chicago if necessary. Attendance today 22 000. Pitchers for tomorrow reportedly Cicotte for Chicago and Blace for Cincinnati. Chicago Americans won the sixth game 5 to 4 in a 10th inning rally. Ruether started for Cincinnati. Ring relieved and Weaver doubled in the 10th as Gandil’s single scored Weaver. Sox had 10 hits, 3 errors. Reds 11 hits, 0 errors. First inning saw Groh double and score, Sox rally noted with late scoring in 6th and 10th.

Cincinnati Chicago Necessa Ry Cage Auscoceated Press Chicago Americans Irr Rueth Reds Ring Ruether Weaver Jackson Felsch Gandil White Sox J. Colling Rousch Eddie Collins Groh Risberg Daubert Te Eassim Kerry Grob Schalk Kerr Sbcomi J.collins Wig Duncan I Collins Hiner Rath Colling Groutdey Iy Daubert E. Collin E. Collin's Head. “Groh Fieft Daubert Sox Neale

University of Georgia approved cavalry unit gains honor

The Army approves a University of Georgia Reserve Officers' Training Corps cavalry unit. Sixty horses and a 25 man detachment will be housed at modern south stables, with cadets becoming second lieutenants after completing ROTC courses. The Adjutant General letter urges prompt university action and proper facilities.

University of Georgia J. M. Kimbrough Military Department Adjutant General of the Army Calvary South Aixty Unest University State College of Agriculture Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Kimbrough Athens Georgia Anorte Officers’ Training Corps Secretary of War Michael J. Lenihan

Crowder to be promoted to lieutenant general on retirement

Judge Advocate General Enoch H. Crowder would receive the rank of lieutenant general upon retirement in recognition of enforcing the selective draft law. The Senate adopted a resolution by 149 to 11 and sent it to the House. Notably, Lafollette and ten Democrats opposed the bill.

Washington Enoch H. Crowder Senate House Crowder Lafollette Harrison and Williams Mississip Pipley Louisiana Trammell Florida Bankshead Alabama

Trans-Continental Race Begins From Mineola Field

Mineola N Y October air race opens with L L Carleton British embassy air attache chosen as first aviator to San Francisco and return. Fifty machines lined up at Roosevelt Field with seventeen more expected to start. Sixteen will depart from San Francisco eastward. The contest limits entrants to military aviators.

Mineola L. L. Carleton San Francisco Roosevelt Field

Executions Reported by Bolsheviki in Moscow Surrender Case

Washington dispatch reports the state department says about 200 persons were executed by Bolsheviks in Moscow in relation to the surrender of Grasna Gorka townspeople and alleged extraordinary commission actions.

Washington State Department Moscow Grasnia Gorka

Thornton's Luncheonette 60c Dinner Deal

Thornton's Luncheonette offers a 60 cent dinner with a choice of chicken pie or roast beef. The compact menu card highlights a simple dining option.

Thornton

Oppose Repeal Tay On Movies Debate Gains Steam

A hearing on film industry tax policy drew bipartisan attention as representatives urged preserving cinema support. One speaker argued tax cuts hurt attendance while Ohio’s Representative Longworth blamed profiteering for declines.

Means Longworth Ohio

Congressman Brand to address Legion Friday in Athens

The Allen R. Fleming Jr. Post No. 20 of the American Legion will meet at city hall Friday night Oct 10 to hear Congressman Charles H. Brand speak on service men matters. Mrs. George Mell will discuss Armistice Day plans and a gala event on Nov 13. Letters from Senators Harris and Smith on legislation and the Land Settlement bill are read. A tablet honoring Clarke county ex servicemen is planned. Attendance is urged by local officials and groups.

Allen R. Fleming, Jr American Legion City Hall Charles HH. Brand Brand Athens George Mell Clarke County United States Wm. J. Harris Hoke Smith Congress W. A. Cunningham O. J. Tomas Will James Henry H. West W. J. Lattrelle Tan Wright Mell Congressman Brand

Athens General Hospital directors meet at Green & Michael

The directors of the Athens General Hospital will convene this afternoon at 3:30 in the offices of Green and Michael. A full attendance is urged as matters of great importance will be acted upon. Chairman Max Michael presides with Paney Apple Rat dark red et al. Grim Golden and Arnold Abney are listed, phone 1076.

Athens General Hospital Green & Michael Pin Max Michael Arnold Abney

Editors of Eighth District to Meet in Athens October 18

Editors and publishers from the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia will assemble in Athens on Saturday October 18 to organize the Eighth District Press Association. The meeting aims to promote press interests while serving local communities with cooperation, with demonstrations including an automobile tour of the city’s business and campus areas and a Georgia barbecue at 3 PM.

Chamber of Commerce Eighth Congressional District Georgia Eighth District Press Association Tisas Athens Chamber of Commerce Tce City Facitor J. Kelly Simmons Telintr Enterprise Georgia Press Association Jack Patterson Covington Eighth District’ Press Association J. Kelly Simmons Athens Wales Walton Tribune Walton News Covington News Madison Madisonian Greensboro Herald-Journal Oglethorpe Echo Lavonia Times Royston Record Carnesville Heral Wilkes News-Reporter Hantwell Sun Ocornee Enterprise Eatonton Messenger Elberto

Colorado Senator Appeals to Sons of Confederate Veterans

United States Senator Thomas of Colorado and Representative Collier of Mississippi spoke at the first meeting of the sons of veterans in Avlanta on October 7, urging Americanism and pledging to set an example for the sons of Confederate veterans. The veterans will open their reunion with a meeting tomorrow. Senator Thomas criticized a national radical movement, calling it aimed at the large middle class deemed the arch and covenant of liberty.

Avlanta Sons of Confederate Veterans United States Thomas Colorado Collier Mississippi Sons of Veterans America Uberty

Industrial Conference Delays Action At Meeting

Washington October 7 Secretary Lane, accepting the chairmanship of the Industrial Conference called by President Wilson, urged delegates to block harmonization efforts. The meeting grappled with a resolution, adjourned to tomorrow, and the employers group pushed a rival plan for increased production and fair returns, while the conference paused to adopt a resolution showing sympathy with Wilson’s recovery hopes.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Lane Tod Frederick M. P. Flair Moston

Red leaders blamed for Gary riots in Chicago district

Chicago dispatch reports quiet across the Indiana zone of the Chicago steel strike as federal and state troops oversee Gary. Major General Wood and Mayor Hodgey attribute the disturbances to red leaders behind the unrest in Gary.

Chicago Indiana Wood Hodgey Gary

Black youth taken from sheriff after attempted assault in Georgia

Macon Ga October 7 Eugene Hamilton a Black person under ten years' sentence for an attempt on the life of Charles Tingle a Jasper county farmer was taken from the sheriff today to be brought here for safe keeping and struck by a passing vehicle near Monticello. Tingk was not seriously hurt.

Macon Eugene Hamilton Charles Tingle Jasper County Monticello Tingk

King Albert Dons Overalls And Takes Charge of Throttle

King Albert of Belgium ran the engine of his train for ten miles during a westward trip through Ohio. Dressed in engineer garments, he demonstrated a grasp of locomotives while crowds failed to recognize him.

King Albert Associated Press Chicago Belgium Ohio

Divorce Granted to Mrs Cathleen Vanderbilt in Newport

Mrs Cathleen Neldon Vanderbilt was granted a divorce from Reginald C. Vanderbilt after a deposition hearing in the superior court. She received custody of their fifteen year old daughter. Vanderbilt did not contest the decree, and she charged desertion in 1912 in Paris with no claim for alimony.

Newport R. 1 Cathleen Neldon Vanderbilt Reginald C. Vanderbilt Ciee Paris

Raid Nets 118 I W Workers in Weirton, West Virginia

In Weirton on October 7, authorities captured 118 alleged Industrial Workers of the World members. Deputies forced suspects to kiss the American flag before detaining them in a raid that found radical literature and a list naming 187 supposed members. Most detainees were said to be furnace workers arriving from Woodlawn, Pennsylvania.

Weirton W. Va Industrial Workers of the World Ities Hancock County Organizaon Woodlawn Penn

House Inquiry On Free Ports To Begin Next Friday

The House Ways and Means Committee will start hearings next Friday to study the advisability of allowing free ports in states and municipalities. Rep Nolan of California introduced the measure at the request of the National Free Zone Association led by Arthur McGuirk of New Orleans. Free ports would let imports enter without customs delays while the Dutch system of duties would apply as goods exit the zone.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Nolan California National Free Zone Associaon Arthur McGuirk New Orleans

Norway Adopts Prohibition In General Plebiscite

Christiana Oct 7 National prohibition was adopted in Norway in the general plebiscite yesterday.

Norway Christiana

Athens Red Cross Chapter to Hold Election Next Monday

Secretary Max Michael announced that the Athens chapter of the American Red Cross will meet next Monday at four o'clock in the Athens chamber of commerce offices. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Exiting officers were J.P. Tibbets chairman, Max Michael secretary, and John White Morton treasurer.

Max Michael Athens The American Red Cross Athens Chamber of Commerce Mouch J.P. Tibbets Michael John White Morton

Railroad Admin will not raise rates before private rail operation

Washington reports the Transportation Director General said no railroad rate increase will occur before railroads return to private operation on January first. The statement was issued in a letter to Chairman Cuyler of the railway executives.

Washington Railroad Administration Cuyler

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