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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1919

Page

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Georgia Faces Sewanee In Crucial Southern Showdown

Georgia coach Stegeman expects a tight clash with Sewanee as the Mountaineers bring a veteran, confident squad and Georgia aims to rebound, train substitutes, and rally the Spirit for a pivotal game that could redefine the season. The matchup follows a hard fought, mud soaked Sewanee win over Howard and signals a dramatic test for Georgia's green team.

South Carolina Georgia South Rarchan Sewanee Stegeman Mountaineers Georgia Spirit

Enthusiasm Builds for Athens Auto Show With Dealers

Dealers meet at Denny Motor Co. to organize Athens Auto Show set for October 20. Will Griffeth elected temporary chairman Lucien B. Flatow secretary. committees appointed on advertising membership and organization. New Washington street building rushed for decorators and exhibits including cars, trucks, tractors and accessories drawing visitors from across Clarke County and the state.

Athens Denny Motor Co Clayton Street Chas. Hedenberg Paul Connolly W. C. Deany Will Griffeth St. Julien Yates Geo. R. Brown A. H. Shannon G. H. Thompson John Griffeth Robt. H. Nichola W. W. Whitehead Chase Talmage H. H. McWhorter Lucien B. Flatow Griffeth Implement Co W.C. Denny Chas, Hedenberg Washington Street Allens America Clarke County

Revival Draws Big Crowds at First Methodist

Services at First Methodist Church continue daily through the 26th led by Rev. W. A. Shelton of Emory College. Sermons focus on prayer as life and the necessity of being born again, urging the public to attend morning services at 10 30 and evening sermons on themes of mercy and spiritual renewal.

First Methodist Church W. A. Shelton Emory College Trayer Shelton Jesus Nicodemus Shetton God

Bradstreet Writs Filed for Release and Receivership

Habeas corpus writs were filed for the release of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bradstreet and a chauffeur. A temporary receiver was appointed to take over property and jewelry. Judge George L Bell named James H Longino to seize Mrs Catherine Queen Bradstreet’s jewelry and William B Green's assets including his Fairburn home. A hearing on a permanent receiver was set for October 26.

Atlanta Clarence Bradstreet Woman William Green George L. Bell James H. Longino Fairburn Catherine Queen

Attorney General prepares to probe all the profiteers

Washington reports the Attorney General plans to press action against profiteers as the department finalizes procedures for enforcement. Audrey George Palmer and others were to meet, with Baker cancelling prior army surplus sugar distribution orders. Coloniel House shows improvement after a renal cold, with normal temperature and pulse.

Washington Océ Department of Audrey Gerge Palmer Aries Glass Houston Wilson Baker

British League Campaign Opens Across Nation

A nation wide campaign in favor of the league of nations opened in London at the Mansion House chaired by Sir Horace B Marshall Lord Mayor of London. The League of Nations Union gathered leaders from government foreign ambassadors diplomats and prominent figures across society. George and Premier Lloyd George sent messages endorsing the effort.

Associated Press London League of Nations Horace B. Marshall Mansion House League of Nations Union Lfe George Lloyd George

Allied Cruisers Aid Riga Defense Amid German Siege

Copenhagen reports on October 13 that Allied cruisers are reinforcing Riga as German forces bombard the city for five straight days. The Lettish foreign office says the defense continues despite the heavy attack.

Copenhagen Riga Lettish Foreign Office

Peasants Clash With Troops in Sicily Reports Say

Rome dispatches reveal about thirty people killed and many wounded in clashes between armed peasants and troops in Sicily. Unrest is rising as bands roam rural districts amid the turmoil. Cooking apples advertised at 65 cents per peck from Armmold and Abney.

Paris Rome Sicily Armmold & Abney

No Intervention in Steel Strike by Round Table

Labor's resolution for intervention in the steel strike goes to the National Industrial Conference as the first order of business, without Central Committee backing. A majority of the employers oppose, and arbitration is given little time, with expectations of the same outcome at tomorrow's conference. Cooperating labor management and profit sharing are urged as safeguards against an American form of government, in a speech by Nicholas Murray Butler at Columbia University.

Associated Ress Washington Central Committee New York Nicholas “Marry, Butler Columbia University Institute of Arts and Sciences The University

Gary pamphlets spark possible challenge to federal troops

Gary Indiana October 13 pamphlets announcing a plan to wrest control of Gary from federal troops were found scattered downtown. Colonel W S Mapes commanding said it is a dangerous situation but will be dealt with accordingly.

Associated Press Gary Indiana W.S. Mapes

Negro murderer of policeman sentenced to electric chair

Memphis police report Lorenzo Young, a Black suspect who fatally shot sergeant John G. Petra and wounded others during a June arrest attempt, was convicted of first degree murder. He faces death in the electric chair as ordered tonight.

Associated Press Memphis Lorenzo Young John G. Petra

Thornton's Luncheonette Menu and Slogans

Luncheonette offers barbecued lamb or roast beef with sides including boiled okra stewed corn layonaise potatoes pone corn bread and desserts. Beverages include tea coffee buttermilk plus baked trout chicken pie scalloped oysters and homemade cakes. Arnold Abney the establishment name appears in the menu.

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Manifesto of New York anarchists Threaten Officials

New York reports arrests of bomb squad members to guard Supreme Court Justice Weeks Assistant District Attorney Rorke and Detective Sergeant Gegan after anarchistic circulars attack officials and call workers to arm. Federal agents aid in tracing the manifesto titled The American Anarchistic Federated Commune Soviet of New York. The defendants face criminal anarchy charges.

Associated Press New York Supreme Court Weeks Rorke Gegan Fifth Avenue

British and U S Agencies Ally in Advertising

The Wm H Rankin company of New York Washington and Chicago will cooperate with Charles F Higham Ltd of Britain to represent Rankin and its clients in Great Britain. Higham already represents Wilson Company and Goodrich Rubber. Higham, MP and noted ad executive, formed a bond with Rankin at an international advertising gathering.

Wm. H. Rankin Company New York Washington Chicago Charles F. Higham, Ltd Great Britain Chas. F. Higham, Ltd Wm. H. Rankin, Company Rankin Chas. F. Higham Wilson & Company Chicago Packers Goodrich Rubber Company Akron Ohio Higham Mr. Higham Britain Toronto Associated Advertising Clubs of Associated Advertising Clubs of the World New Orleans Great Ballaty Mr. Rankin America

World cotton demand grows. South urged to raise output

New Orleans reports Professor Todd of Oxford says global demand for cotton is nearly unlimited and the world must have more cotton, urging increased production in the South. President Wannamaker of the American Cotton Association argues consumers pay enough to keep cotton profitable and advocates marketable prices to sustain both white and Black labor.

New Orleans J Todd Economi Oxford Worton South Wannamaker American Cotton Association Wanamaker Fia Europe Aasla

Mobile firm ousts McClaughlin as general manager

The Mobile Shipbuilding Company discharged Frank McClaughlin from the role of general manager and announced the abolition of several smaller offices. No reason was provided for the removal.

Associated Press Mobile Frank McClaughlin Mobile Shi Building Company

Breach of Episcopal Dioceses and American advertising ties

The report outlines a breach among Protestant Episcopal Dioceses in America linked to the book revision controversy. It notes a major business tie between the William H. Rankin Company and Chas. F. Higham Ltd. of London, with rankin soliciting for Higham in Great Britain and mutual connections through New York and Washington associates. California oranges grapefruit Arnold and Abney.

Associated Prese Detroit Sen Peesinaieye Protestant Episcopal Church America Beesage Seesten Wm. HU. Rankin Company New York Washington Chicago Chas. F. Higham, Ltd London Wm. H. Rankin Company Wild Chas F. Hight Ltd Mr. Higham Great Britain Rankin Rankin Company Messrs. Byoff and Har Higham

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