Clarke County Drives Advertise Georgia Fund to $800
Athens reports Clarke county meets its quota for the Advertise Georgia Enterprise drive with about $800 raised from local business groups. The campaign, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, aims to fund a $3,500 ad fund and support a club home project on Prince Avenue.
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Athens
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Dorsey
Jarrell
Georgia
Georgia Enterprise
Clarks County
Normal School
State
Athans
Thisrelty
Busingsa
Business New
Athena
Johnson
J. Warren Smith
The
Georgia Association
sMorton Hodgen
Fred E. Hamlin
Advertise Georgia Movement
Hodeson
University of Georgia
College of Agriculture
Canvensers
Ladica
Woman's Club
Chamber
Prince Avenue
Q. M. Snelling
Slub
Thomas F. Green
F. L. Woolnec
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company
Southern Bell
Nyatent
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Fifty-First Sena District Nominates Hon. C. A. Nix
The Fifty-first senatorial district convention in Lawrenceville selects O A Nix as nominee for state senate. Delegates from Forsyth Milton and Gwinnett counties attend and endorse the candidacy after a formal nomination and acceptance, with a post meeting reception at Delma Cafe.
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Lawrenceville
O. A. Nix
State Senate
Forsyth County
Ww. Benson
R. E. Hope
A. J. Green
Milton County
J. P. Brook
J. P. Qilstrap
Walter Moll
Gwinnett County
I. M.brand
L. A. Henderson
W. W Wilton
Mack Pittard
Marion Tuggle
I. G .Clark
N. G. Pharr
E. S. Wages
W. J. Tribble
B. P. Minor
J. Craig Williams
Walter Teague
A. A. Mauldin
W. T. Wallace
J. L. Oakes
A. T. Green
G. F. Kelley
E. G. Thomason
W. L. Brown
L. L. Ewing
G.M. Hollingsworth
C. U. Boro
N.L. Hutchins
C. R. Ware
F. B. Maddox
S. Garner
R. N. Holt
G.T. Cash
A. J.brown
J. W. Boss
G.g.‘Robinson
J. A.,ambrose
W. P. Eszard
Senate
G O P Spends Two Million In Four Months Time
The Associated Press reports total disbursements by the Republican national committee from June 14 to October 18 amounted to 2 741 503 34 dollars. The treasurer's report was filed with the clerk of the House of Representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jepub-lcan National Committee
House of Representatives
McNab Declines Ship Board Post Over Time Demand
Gavin McNab the San Francisco attorney declined a appointment to the shipping board citing inability to dedicate time to the public company. The report details proposed telephone rate hikes averaging 1.7 cents per day for most customers and a larger average daily income target, with charts showing rising costs and shrinking dividends for Southern Bell system between 1916 and 1920. The presentation also notes salary increases and rising maintenance expenses, concluding with an adjourned chamber meeting.
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Associated Presse
San Francisco
Gavin McNab
Shipping Board
Tne
Mr. Woodruff
Trac
Woodruff
Cox Reiterates Reservations on Covenant in Root Dispute
Newark N J Oct 22 Governor Cox accuses Elihu Root of misrepresenting his League of Nations stance in a telegram. He says Root’s reply is a long dissertation on Article 10 and defends willingness to accept negotiated reservations including those suggested by Senator Hitchcock. Cox demands clarity on Root’s NY statement about insisting on the treaty as Wilson negotiated it.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Elihu Root
League of Nations
Cox
Root
Hitchcock
New York
Wilson
Red Cross Roll Call Edition Planned For Armistice Day
The Banner announces a Red Cross Roll Call Edition to be printed in Athens on Armistice Day November 11. Preparations are underway with support from the local Red Cross chapter to produce a feature edition with contributions from Athens' prominent citizens. It aims to be more than an ordinary issue and to be worth keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Athens
Rio
My Lady Friends Colonial Tonight at the Colonial Theatre
Patrons are invited to see Carlyle Blackwell in My Lady Friends at the Colonial tonight. The theater promotes Blackwell as a top motion picture actor entering legitimate stage work and promises the production to be one of the season’s most refreshing offerings with a cordial invitation to the public.
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Colonial
Carlyle Blackwell
Blackgrall
Mr. Blackwell
Sesson
Blackwell
Athens
McMahon and Girl to Prosecute My Guilty of Beating
Yonkers New York October 22 Peter McMahon says he was beaten and nearly lynched at Trenton North Carolina Tuesday He arrived home tonight Florence Powell aided by him to obtain a larger share of estate divided by her father They both said they would prosecute their assailants McMahon was lifelong attendant and chauffeur for James Powell former bank President of Aiken South Carolina who aided Florence as administrator of his estate Her two sisters objected to how she managed the estate McMahon says he is married with two children.
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Associated
Yonkers
N. Y
Peter McMahon
Trenton
N. C
Florence Powell
McMahon
James Powell
Aiken
D. C
Powell
Florence
Yo McMahon
Bank Officials Acquitted In Heard National Bank Case
J. J. Heard and A. E. Thomas, officials of the Heard National Bank, were acquitted today by a federal jury in Jacksonville Florida. The case concerns a bank failure from years past and the receiver recently announced depositors would be paid in full.
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Assnciates Press
Jacksonville
Fis
J. J. Heard
A. E. Thomas
Heard National Bank
Federal District Court
Freceiver
Bonus Reduction Hits Cannon Manufacturing Workers
In York South Carolina on October 22 a forty percent cut in bonuses for Cannon Manufacturing Company textile workers was announced. The reduction takes effect November 2 and affects hundreds of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
S. C
Cannon Manufacturing Co
British strike may be settled in hopeful talks
London reports a more hopeful strike situation as peace discussions between the government and miners leaders continue without interruption. A separate dispatch from New York quotes James A. Finerty denying a Vatican rumor that Knights of Columbus pilgrims to Rome pledged to obey the Pope if Italy troubles arise and send American ships in response.
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London
Poonow
Flaherty
New York
James A. Finharty
Knights
Columbus
Giornale Lalla
Rome
Italy
Building Stops in New York Amid Trust Probe
New York City mayor and officials pause public works while the joint legislative committee investigates open bidding. Four contracts worth about 7 million dollars for the proposed city courthouse are rescinded as a probe widens into building, milk, coal, and other trusts. Robert Brindell refuses to testify about a 226000 bribe claim on labor representatives.
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Associated Press
New York
Hylan
Joint Legislative Committee
Building Trust
Milk Trust
Coal Trust
Chiis
Board of Estimate
Court House
Robert P. Brindell
Building Trades Council
Committee R
Samuel Untermy
Athens and Clarke County business growth editorial notes investments
The editorial lauds city and county road and street building despite costs. It praises bonds, growth in Athens and Clarke County, new bridges, and boosts opportunities for out of town investors, urging immediate investment to ride rising prosperity and new businesses filling the former First Baptist site.
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Athena
Erwin
Athens
Clarke County
First Baptist Church
Los Angeles Banker Urges Cotton Credit Reform
A Los Angeles banker and former chairman of the American Bankers Association urged bankers to devise credit and marketing reforms for cotton and other crops. He called for cooperative marketing, reduced producer pressure, and new financing methods to prevent unjust price depreciation and ease movement and storage costs amid export delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington,d
Henry
M. Robin
Lon Antelen
Une
Staten
Bouth-Georgia
Deweek
Cooperative Organizations
Robinson
Jertion
Second Indictments Against Eight Chicago Players
Chicago grand jury votes true bills against Hal Chase Abe Attell and Bil Burns reindicted for 1919 World Series game throwing. Eight Chicago American players receive second indictments on technical grounds, Chase named real fixer in testimony Attell reportedly in Canada.
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Chicago
Hal Chase
Associated, Press
Cook County
True Dilla
Abe Attell
Bil Burns
Chicgo
Ofice
Chase
Attell
Burns
Ada
New York
Canada
Killed in Rock Crusher at Winder
Robert Gordon a 20 year old from Holton Georgia was killed yesterday afternoon by a rock crusher operated by Tavis Construction Co paving Winder streets. He was recently married five weeks ago and regarded as a skilled mechanic. The body was prepared by C M Ferguson & Co and sent to Holton for burial.
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Winder
Robert Gordon
Tavis ‘Construction Co
Holton
Connie Ce
White Urges Public Spread of League Covenant Text
George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, appealed to supporters to widely publish the League of Nations covenant text in a solemn spirit. He accused Republicans of obstructing voter familiarity with the text and said Democrats have done all they can to inform the electorate.
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Associated Press
New York
George White
Democratic National Committee
League of Nations
White
United States
Republican Party
Sunshine Goods Demonstration at King Hodgsom Co
A Sunshin eakes and crackers representative will spend the day at the King Hodgson Co on Claython street today demonstrating this well known product. Sunshine goods are known nationwide as delicious and well prepared. The public is invited to call at the store today and test their superiority.
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King-Hodgson Co
Claython Street
King-Hodgson (O
Georgia Cracker Off Press A New College Publication
The Georgia Cracker issue from the University student body just released by the McGregor Press lauds its Georgian predecessor while offering a distinct style and material. Jerome Jones Jr serves as editor in chief with a slate of bright college staffers.
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Georgia Cracker
McGregor
Jerome Jones, Jr
Real Live Princess of Jewels In New Vitagraph Film
Coriane Griffith plays Emily Cottrell the princess of diamonds in The Tower of Jewels a Vitagraph feature. The character is pitched as a living notorious figure from police and crime lore with adventures drawn from the era of the famous princess of diamonds. The Tower of Jewels stars as the main attraction at the Strand Theatre.
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Coriane Griffith
Emily Cottrell
Vitagraph
Tower of Jewels
Strand Theaer
Coolidge Attacked by Gompers Over Boston Police Strike
In Withington Delaware on October 22 Samuel Gompers accused Governor Coolidge and Boston police officials of provoking a strike. He said Police Commissioner Curtis withheld protection causing the city to be at the mercy of lawless elements for over fourteen hours and sparked public revulsion.
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Withington
Del
Coolidge
Samuel Gompers
Boston
Gompers
Curtis
MacSwiney Reported In Dying Condition
London October 22 The Exchange Telegraph says Lord Mayor MacSwiney is at the point of death.
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MacSwiney
London
The
Exchange Telegraph
Greek King Still Has a Chance in Athens Report
A Paris dispatch says King Alexander’s condition showed little change and hope for recovery remains. The item accompanies a note on a Colonial Theater farce My Lady Friends starring Carlyle Blackwell, a satire of wealth, marriage, and modern life set in New York and Atlantic City.
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Associated Press
Paris
Athens
Alexander
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Chamber Commerce, Rotary
Woman's ‘Club
Sena Dist
C. A. Nix
G. A. Johns
Barrow
McNab
Covenant
Lady Friends
Bright 'Star
Gladys Walton
Universal
Florida Bank
Los Angeles
City Council
Railroad Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Messrs
Albert Davison
W. C. Thornton
Cook
Attel
H. H. Frazee
Colonial ‘Theater
Frank Mandel
Emil *Nyitray
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