Public Group Must Believe Industrial Unrest Will Continue
Washington October 23 The national industrial conference began thirteen days ago with labor employers and public delegates. President Wilson asked the public group to carry on to establish a new relationship between capital and labor. The body debated whether to merely advise on a new conference or pursue the original mission and report on industrial policy to the president. Samuel Gompers warned against returning to old battles, saying labor leaders would press for collective bargaining and broader protections.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Wilson
Lane
Sid
Samuel Gompers
Harry
Belgian Royalty Tours Carnegie Steel Duquesne Plant
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold toured the Duquesne Plant of Carnegie Steel in Pittsburgh, viewing molten metal pits and other modern mill features. They and their party were shown the emergency hospital and expressed interest in the company's welfare work as crowds greeted them warmly.
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Associated Preas
Pitmburg
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Prince Leopold
Duquesne
Carnegie Steel Company
Armistice Day post orders buttons and dues
Officers of the Allen R. Fleming Jr. post of the American Legion arrange distribution of commemorative buttons and ribbons for Armistice Day in Athens on November 11. Members must pay dues to be entered as paid-up and receive their button and membership card through Finance Officer W. A. Cunningham.
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Allen R. Fleming Jr
Athens
W. A. Cunningham
Georgia Hosts 300 Fertilizer Salesmen Day at State College
More than three hundred fertilizer salesmen visited Athens for a three day school by the State College of Agriculture in cooperation with the U S department of agriculture. They toured plots learned soil needs and heard welcomes from university leaders before a barbecue and city tour.
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Work State College Agriculture
A. H
Madison High
Athens High School
Madison High School
Sanford Field
Madison
Georgia
Red” Pound
Elberton High School
Athens
Tetore
State College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Alabama
Tennessee
A. Mc Dhaai
Atlanta
Athens Railway and Electric Co
State Agricultural College
Barrow
University
Soule
State College
Harry Hodgson
Empire State Chemical Co
Dewey Cook
Savannah
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Y. M. Co. A
Hope Yet To Avert Strike Of Miners November First
Washington on October 23 reports miners and operators, meeting with Secretary Wilson, adjourned to resume talks tomorrow to seek a peaceful settlement before the November 1 strike. Wilson proposed direct conference with no prior demands, focusing on mutual interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vost Real
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Corporation
Hines
Association of Railway Raecutives
State Department
William O. Jenkins
Consul Jenkins
Shethy
Tennessee
Trial of Premier Caillaux January 14 Set by Senate
Paris October 23 Former Prime Minister Caillaux will face trial on January 14 on charges of intrigue and seeking a premature, durable peace with Germany. The decision was made by the senate acting as a high court.
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Associated Press
Paris
Callaux
Securors
Ney
Germany
Senate
Slump Follows Jump of Cotton
New York traders saw cotton rise in early trading on private reports of limited rain damage, then close with declines of 60 to 105 points. Market sentiment shifted as the recent rains eased fears of deterioration.
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Associated Press
New York
Record trade shows imports far exceed exports in September
Washington reports September foreign trade features imports at a record 340 million dollars while exports total 593 million. The Commerce Department release notes a sharp gap, underscoring a heavier import flow than export earnings for the month.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Mayor Erwin Seeks Reelection After Citizen Petition
A petition signed by hundreds of citizens prompted Mayor Andrew C. Erwin to announce his bid for a second term. The current administration reduced city indebtedness, preserved bond funding, cut expenses, and saved thousands, earning broad public endorsement for continued leadership. The Banner fully supports another term for Erwin.
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Andrew C. Erwin
Erwin
Athens
Bond Commission
Commission
Thornton's Luncheonette Menu and Local Ads
The snippet advertises Thornton's Luncheonette offerings with choices like Barbecued Pig Ham and Roast Beet, stuffed peppers, beans, mashed potatoes, corn muffins, puddings, and beverages. It mentions fresh shipments of buckwheat flour, other brands, and nearby businesses such as Arnold & Abney and Pierce-Arrow Cars.
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Norfolk
Ayaters
Thornton's
Self Rising
Ferndell
Arnold & Abney
Athens Man Delivers Speech to Alabama Farmers on Cotton Warehouses
Oman J. Shackelford of Athens Georgia charged that a thirty million dollar Boston formed corporation aims to buy and control cotton warehouses. He spoke to farmers bankers and business men from forty seven Alabama counties urging the American Cotton Association to organize its own warehouse system. Miles C. Allgood was elected president of the Alabama branch.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Boston
Oman J. Shackelford
Athens
Alabama
Shackelford
American Cotton Association
Miles C. Allgood
Senate approves four more peace treaty reservations
Washington reports the senate foreign relations committee advanced four additional reservations to the peace treaty. The actions bring total approved resolutions to sixteen and indicate further changes may come as treaty debates continue. The provisions address U S representation in the league and other international appointments, enemy property, colonial renunciations, and national honor and vital interests.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Congress
United States
League of Nations
Watson
Trade Commission
Cae Ee
Federal Trade Commission
Kaiser
U. S
Berlin
Wilson
HOUSE
John F. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Boston
Peter F. Tague
Tague
Government Defeated on Aliens Bill in Commons
London Oct 23 The British government was defeated 185 to 113 in the House of Commons on an amendment to the aliens bill. Bonar Law urged postponement and the house adjourned. It is feared the government may not resign, though Home Secretary Shortt could resign over the bill.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Home Secretary
Shortt
German Opera Ousted By Legion In Paterson
Paterson New Jersey October 23 The German Opera at Lexington Theater was forbidden by the police on a Legion complaint. Despite guard patrols and police presence crowds surged outside but no serious disorder followed the cancellation ends the run for the week.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
American Legion
Lexington Theater
American Wins Bout With Ease
London October 23 Fred Fulton defeated Gordon Coghill of Australia by knockout in the third round of what was billed as a twenty round heavyweight bout. The match ended decisively with Fulton’s victory.
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Associated Press
London
Fred Fulton
Gordon Coghill
Australia
Soviet Parliament Set to Convene December 1
London reports a Moscow Bolshevik wire message stating the Soviet parliament will convene December 1. Fierce fighting is described around Pskov and Ostrov with 656 prisoners captured and three guns seized, per official advices. Iceberg lettuce and assorted goods advertised by Arnold & Abney and Piggly Wiggly.
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Associated Prows
London
Moscow
Pskov
Ostrov
Sthenians
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Auburn
Gators
Tampa
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Jim Reynolds
University of Florida
Scrubs
Charlie Thompson
Bob"” McWhorter
Plainsmen
Cunningham
Columbus
South Georgia
Florida
Vandy
Sanford
Rail
Caillaux
Ferndall
Thornton
Pierce-Arrow Cars
W. H. Bishop
T. J. Shackelford
Dr. Grayson
Complaint Legion
HUN
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Benson's
Piggly Wiggly
Midwest
Walter H. Bishop
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