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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

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Injuries Handicapping Georgia Warriors for Sewanee Game

The Georgia football team suffers multiple injuries four veterans down leaving understudies to face Sewanee. Key players Collings Mott Harper Barchan Hartley rot. Hartley out several weeks. The squad aims to teach blocking and maintain fight as Sewanee claims confidence with a strong line. Georgia plans lineup adjustments with Rigdon Pew and Cheeves stepping in.

Alex Cunningham Georgia Sewanee Collings South Carolina Mott Doc Harper Barchan Hartley Ter Tew Pur Rothe Cheeves Citadel John Rigdon Lne Day Vandiver Whelchel Rigdon Pew Reynolds Austin Hargrett Neville Broyles McWhorter Highsmith Sineaman Broyless Promise Mep Prom Anama Anthony Sewanée Sewaneé

Freshmen End Violations With City Resolution in Athens

The Freshmen class at the University of Georgia adopts unanimous resolutions to end city ordinance violations and improve relations with Athens citizens. Rules prohibit false fire alarms, require prior city consent for night meetings, and outline parade procedures after games, aiming to keep public order and university image.

Athens Athans Sanford Field University Old Georgia Messrs W. L. Patterson T. E. Stokes T. L. Everette A. B. Almon J. W. Barrett

Burleson defends administration in Atlantic City

Postmaster General Burleson told a joint session of the National Hardware Association and American Hardware Manufacturers Association in Atlantic City that his policies under war conditions remain unchanged despite fierce criticism. He singled out express companies railroads and newspapers for hostility and urged critics to accept his parcel post and pay reforms.

Atlantic City Burleson National Hardware Association American Hardware Manufacturers Association Wilson American Federation of Labor

Officers seek radical leaders amid Gary strike unrest

Gary Indiana October 15 army and city officers pressed the search for radical agitators linked to the steel workers strike. Rumors of plots against city officials and steel mill heads circulated though authorities did not confirm them.

Gary Ind Hts

French deputies sustain premier after bitter assault vote

Paris Oct 15 The Clemenceau ministry was sustained in the chamber of deputies by a vote of 324 to 132 after the bitterest and best organized assault the Premier has ever faced.

Paris Clemenceau Chamber of Deputies

Speakers Delay Shantung Vote on Peace Treaty

Washington October 15 plan for a Senate vote on the Shantung amendment was abandoned as many senators wished to speak. The vote may be rescheduled for tomorrow.

Washington Senate

World cotton confab calls for a federation to aid growers

New Orleans oct 15 cotton growers at the world cotton conference urged British spinners to buy directly from southern producers, bale as they see fit, and cut middlemen costs while boosting producer prices. W Irving Bullard of the Merchants National Bank urged a world federation for cotton to improve warehousing, transport, and trade, benefiting producers and consumers alike. The discussion noted the need for statistical systems and coordinated policy amid a war-torn world.

South New Orleans World Cotton Confer Kentucky Bacco League of Cotton Nations W. Irving Bullard Merchants National Bank of Boston World Cotton Conference Bullard Departments of Commerce and Trade Commissions

First Baptist Drive Sees Big Total Amid Generous Gifts

The First Baptist church reports $106,818.50 raised over two days by four campaign teams toward a $125,000 goal. An elderly widow, over 80, saved pennies and carfare to contribute $5, later joined by a relative and a friend adding $10 more.

W. T. Forbes First Baptist Men Church Building Campaign Kingdom of God Tis Church First Baptist Church

Clarke Cotton Unit to Be Organized at City Hall Today

The Clarke county unit of the American Cotton Association will be permanently organized at City Hall this afternoon at 4 o clock. Hundreds of farmers merchants bankers and warehousemen are expected to attend as state headquarters representatives explain plans and purposes and urge forming a countywide organization. Hon. Frank Shackelford will preside. Major D F McClatchey states the organization will be permanent, prompting broad support across Clarke and the cotton belt.

Clarke County American Cotton Association Ogton Cottom Clarke Frank Shackelford D. F. McClatchey

Thorntons Luncheonette Dinner Specials and Deli Goods

Thornton's Luncheonette offers meals including hamberger loaf or roast beef with boiled potatoes and vegetables, plus a plate dinner with chicken pie scalloped oysters trout and home made cakes. Dill pickle bulk pickled pig feet and hams from King Hodgson Co Swift's Premium and Armour's Star priced at 37 cents per pound.

King-Hodgson Co Swift King- Hodgson Co

Action Deferred By Industry Board In Labor Plan

Washington reports show the National Industrial Conference postponed voting on the labor plan to seek Central Committee agreement on collective bargaining. The Central Committee of fifteen faced a snag while meeting with Secretary Wilson as talks continued aboard addressing the steel strike dispute. Gompers, resting at home from nervous exhaustion, is improving and expected to resume his duties at the conference.

Washington National Industrial Conference Assembly Central Committee Streit Fe Bae WitEne Wilggon Wilson Ian Hoag Gompers American Federation of Labor

Air Race Claims Two More Victims In Continent Run

Salt Lake City saw Lt. French Kirby pilot and observer Stanley C. Miller killed when their plane plunged two hundred feet during a westbound trans continental air race. In Buffalo a separate crash destroyed Captain L. H. Smiths return flight plane. Sidney Nebraska reports Lt. B W Maynard completing the first leg of his run toward New York. Local ads highlight produce and grocery specials from King Hodgs on Co.

Salt Lake City French Kirby Stanley C. Miller Here Westwang Sidney Nebr B. W. Maynard Maynard San Francisco New York

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