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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1920

Page

7

Cox Sees America’s Future Hinges on League Entry Soon

Governor Cox addresses a Madison Square Garden audience urging immediate U S entry into the league of nations citing economic and security stakes. He backs reservations like Hitchcock while arguing decisive power abroad reduces the need for future conflicts. Hughes counters saying Cox and Wilson share the same aim with open but vague commitments. Roosevelt era political notes follow with New York and Port Jervis reports.

Associated. Press York Cox League of Nations Madison Square Garden America League Europe Lizidé

Obregon Praises Wilson Right After Dallas Visit

General Obregon president elect of Mexico spoke in Dallas about receiving cordial welcome. He told interviewers he was impressed by the reception and anticipated recognition from President Wilson.

Associated: Press Merito City General Obregon Mexico Dallas Texas

Democrats Promise Campaign Spending Under a Million

Wilbur Marsh, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, said the party’s total campaign expenditures would be well within a million dollars, with receipts of about $677,934.87 and borrowing of $1,650,000. He compared this to the Republicans’ resources, noting Democrats expect tighter spending. Greene County officers raided beer-producing plants, seizing multiple stills and destroying over 1,200 gallons of beer, with minimal whisky found.

York Wilbur Marsh Democratic National Committee Democratic Party Republican’ National Committee H. D.miler Greene County E.L. McCannon Danielsville R. A. Sayes Jr Athens Eugar Hixon Greene Song Monroe Chambers Federal Greensboro

Winterville Fair Program Issued by Community Committee

The Winterville Fair program outlines events for October 29 and 30. Highlights include a school Hallowe en party to raise funds, candy sales, refreshments, games, and a bobbing for apples pond. Exhibits judged on October 30 followed by addresses and an athletic event.

Winterville Farmers’ ‘Council Hallowe'en

General Meeting Next Wednesday October 21

A general meeting is announced for next Wednesday in Watkinsville with devotional parts and a schedule including Sunday School, sermons, lunch, and campaign updates. Attendees are invited. the notice lists multiple church activities and speakers.

Watkinsville Eechurch Y. P H.-Jonice Sermion John. H. Webb Als Cas. Henderson Woman's Missionary Society B. H. Jenkins Temperance Walker The J Nunnally AML

Revival at First Methodist Preacher Dr Chappell Opens

First Methodist church begins a revival campaign with Dr Clovis Chappell of Arlington DC delivering morning and evening services. Daily 10 AM and 7 3 PM sessions. Sunday services at 11 165 AM and 8 00 PM. Dr B F Dempsey will preach morning sermons on moral standards and the Dragnet parable in the Seven Kingdom Parables series.

First Methodist Clovis Chappell Methodist Church MO Chappell Aeror Arch Islington D.C Eusppa Pw B. F, Dempsey Mathew First Methodist Church Athens

Football results from a diverse college schedule

A wide list of college football scores across many programs. Notable results include Georgia Tech defeating Penn 7 3 0, Alabama routing Howard 33 0, Yale 24 over West Virginia 0, Princeton 14 Navy 0, Army 28 over Tufts 0, Cornell 42 over Colgate 6, and Michigan 6 over Brown 14.

Harvard Pittabure Georgia Tech Penn University , Pa University Rutgers Auburn Vanderbilt Alabama Howard Gedredtown Weslyan Georgiac Oglethorpes Sewanee Tenn Miss. A. & M Louisana State Bulano Ak University Yale W.va Princeton Navy Army Tufts Univ Chattanooga Mercero Cornell Colgate Syracuse Dartmouth Chicago Ohio State Wisconsin Georgetown Fordham Minols Michigan Brown Springield Wesleyan Columbia Penn State Lebanon’ Valley Swarthmore Johns Hopkins Florida Southern Ohio Wesleyan Western Carnegie Tech U.'of Cinci Furmair Wakeforest Citadel Wofford Trinity Emory &Honnary William'& Mary Union Southern Methodist Rice Arkansas Methodist

Sympathy Strike Pending Settlement Threat

London October 23 The threatened sympathetic strikes of railway men and transport workers in support of the coal miners would have shut down virtually all industries in Great Britain. They were postponed pending renewed negotiations between the government and miners beginning Sunday morning as Lloyd George states representatives of the miners will attempt to reach a settlement basis.

Associated “Rae London Greef - Brittain Lloyd Foree

Georgia Elevens Triumph In First Game At Oglethorpe

Georgia defeated Oglethorpe 27 to 0 in the first football meeting between the schools. Knox of Oglethorpe nailed a drop kick for the Petrels’ lone score as Georgia dominated the game with strong defense and improved offense led by Cheeves and Baker.

Georgia Oglethorpe Andy Claéged eGorgia Goa Knox Baker Hartley Thanes Ogietho Cheeves Cheevés Collings Pew Gedreta Pow Georgia -Tér Gams Oglethorpe Petrels Inibher Furman Lind

Federal Reserve banks urged to join system

AP dispatch from Atlanta reports Governor Wesl ern of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank urged non member banks to enroll in the Federal Reserve System and mobilize resources to meet deposits. Washington notes President Wilson telegraphed the American Democratic League urging youth to uphold the high war ideals and rally to their preservation.

Associated Press Atlanta Weslern Atlanta: Federal: Reserve Bank Federal Reserve System Fes Washington, D. C Wilson American Democratic League Columbia University

Rhodes Withdraws From Race With Two Candidates

The Athens newspaper notes the resignation of J F Rhodes from the state legislature race and introduces A Q Dudley and Joseph Lumpkin as candidates to fill the vacancy. It explains Rhodes reasons for resigning and profiles Dudley and Lumpkin, noting the general election on November 2 with governor, state officers, and presidential electors on the ballot.

Ju.f. Rhodes A.Q Dudley Joseph H. ‘Jumpkin Rhodes Clarke County Tiwiif Iodo Hanvdecturinin Co Podny General Assembly Athens Frank H. Rhode A. G. Dudley S. One Athens Manufacturing’ Co Clarke Lumpkin State House Olno

Atlantic Cables Restored Amid Conference Debates

In Washington the international communications conference discusses the fundamental issue of restored Atlantic cables. The United States claims German cables are back to prewar status, potentially affecting the conference’s outcome.

Associated Washington,d International Atlantic United States Germany

Noted New Orleans Citizen Dies After Operation

The obituary reports the death of Arsene Borriulat a 65 year old former member of the Mississippi River Commission and president of the French opera era after an operation. The notice cites Associated Press dispatches and directs readers to read The Banner for full details.

Associated Orleans Arsene Borriulat Mississippi Dvdr -Commission Opera

Athens Woman's Club seeks 16000 for home center

The Athens Woman's Club launches a campaign to raise 16000 to purchase and convert Walter Childs home on Prince Avenue into a club center. Mayor Erwin proclaims October 27 as Woman's Club Day urging citizens to support the effort. County business leaders, including Mrs. Jerrell, endorse the drive highlighting thirty years of Benevolent and social work.

Erwin Athens Athens - Sand Sinete Nord Pce Andrew C Erwin Walter Prince”. Avenue Tolle H¢ Weed Womana's Club Rhelub Woman's Club People of Athena zAthens Olah Chamber Commerce Jerrell Athens Chamber ‘of Commerce Woman's “Club Bes Dave Gen Weoan Re. Pearson Uhuat Breater

Seven Balloons Fight for Gordon Bennett Cup at Birmingham

In Birmingham on October 24 the Gordon Bennett balloon race began at 6 pm with seven balloons launching as a crowd of about 40 000 watched. Competitors include one French, Belgian two American and U S army entries. Upson is aiming for a third title.

B'Ham Associated ‘ Press Birmingham Army

Greek king bitten by monkey inoculation claim denied

The Greek legation denies a Rome newspaper story stating Dr Vidal inoculated the monkey that bit King Alexander. Physicians describe the monarch’s condition as most critical.

Imonkey Ofae Aedsétatea Wecae Regultor Physicians Ag Havas Rome Vidal Alexander

Beachfront stretch bought for St Peterburg resort

A disputed claim says a three‑quarter mile beach front in St Petersburg was purchased from W. L. McAdoo as the largest real estate deal in the city’s history. It is slated to become a year‑round resort for a club and community programs.

Beach Florida Prete Petersbuye Lottoher

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