Pershing and Foch welcomed in New York harbor ambush of war memory
French marshal Ferdinand Foch and General John J. Pershing receive a hero’s welcome as they land in New York. Ambassador Jusserand, Navy officials, and governors greet them while crowds cheer at the port and City Hall as the pair begin their journey to Washington for the American Legion convention.
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France
Aidtainen
Barborts
Efont
Tahiord
Auarintine
Navy
Vigilant
Ambassador Jusserand
Roosevelt
Akon
Roberta
American Legion
Cand City
Miashil Foch
Othe Dottery
General Pershing
Finnar
Miller
Washington
Pershing
City Hall
Kussax City
Rolando Sought in Belnap Case Slay of Local Priest
Authorities broadcast a manhunt for Andrew Ro tanido in the Belknap case tied to the death of Rev. Al Be Belknap, a Catholic priest slain here Wednesday. Police say a key witness, a girl named 18, is also sought or questioned as part of the investigation.
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LMADS
Andrew Rotanido
AL Be Belknap
Statte
Rolando
Men Believed Enroute to Salt Lake in Killing Probe
A Denver police bulletin warned officers to pursue two men and a young woman suspected in the killing of Rev. Novolknip. The trio reportedly left Denver and were en route to Salt Lake City after the incident.
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Salt Lake
Tate
Denver
Vehlay
Rev. Novolknip
Squad to Adjust Claims for All Ex Service Men
A visiting team from the One Quad will tour on November 20 to handle claims of ex service members. Commander John Reed leads the party, assisting veterans entitled to compensation for service-connected disabilities.
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Exeser
Nate Wy
John Re
Ted Cream
Si! Chinter
Amert
Rewan Arrested on Oot Salida by Deputy U.S. Marshal
Orson, S.C. Williams Totesch, a prominent tabnen, was arrested on foot Salida by Deputy U.S. Marshal Charles J. on a bench Warren enice. He was later remanded into the hand of $2000 accord. Marion coming to An Proday afternoon.
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Orson, S.C
WiTam Totesch
Rewan
Salida
Unith
Charles J
Warren Eniace
Marion
Gifts University Memorial Fund Reaches $181 775 Total
Gifts of one thousand dollars and over totaling $181 775 have been reported to the University of Georgia War Memorial fund per treasurer Dr R B Brooks. List includes donors from Athens Macon Atlanta and other cities with gifts ranging from 1 000 to 60 000.
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University of Georgia War Memorial Fund
R. B. Brooks
Hodgson
Athens
KF. O'Neal
Macon
W. D. Anderson
Athletic Association
University of Georgia
Athens Railway and Electric Company
John W. Brant
Atlanta
Harold Hirsch
S. B. Yow
Lavonta
Joseph Jacobs
David C. Barrow
B. F. Hardeman
Billups Phinizy
Gaspar Palmisano
McGregor Co
Athens Manufacturing Co
Atlantic Ice and Con Corp
Pershing Arrives Early to Welcome Foch at Harbor
General Pershing arrived aboard the George Washington and reached quarantine by 11 o clock to greet Marshal Foch, who landed later aboard the Paris. The welcome emphasized the ex service men in the fireroom who powered the return voyage and Pershing’s role in leading American forces to victory in the war. The scene recalled the dark days of sacrifice as the small gray haired leader was saluted by a nation preparing for the Kansas City convention.
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New York
General Pershing
George Washington
America
Marshal Foch
Paris
Pershing
Europe
France
Great Britain
American Legion
Kansas City
Bates Winner Selected for Georgia Tech Trip
Miss Ruth Bates, a popular University of Georgia co ed, earns a trip to Columbus as guest of the University Athletic Association for selling the most game tickets to support the university band. Sales reached $41.60 of a $100.00 goal.
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Ruth Bates
University Athletic Association
Columbus
Bates
North Carolina U D C Adjourns Convention
The North Carolina division of the Daughters of the Confederacy adjourned at noon Friday without deciding the next meeting place. A resolution was adopted to return to ten. The delegation acted to invite the division to meet here again.
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Winston Salem
N. C
North Carolina
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Preacher Fist Fight Lands Cleric in Hospital
Rev. Pops Collets, former pastor of the East Athens Baptist church, is hospitalized with injuries after a fist fight on College avenue involving W. B. McCombs. Both men face disorderly conduct charges and are free on cash bonds awaiting trial, in recorder’s court when Collets leaves hospital.
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Pops Collets
St. Mary's Hospital
College Avenue
W. P. McCombs
Recorder's Court
Colle
Athens
Three Georgians to Attend Unknown Soldier Funeral in Arlington
Captain Charles W. Jacobson of the University of Georgia military contingent will join Col. E. L. Spence and Major Lightning as Georgia’s three representatives at the funeral of an unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery, Washington, D. C., in November. Col. Spence is noted in Athens where his son R. E. L. Jr. recently graduated from the University Law School.
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Charles W. Jacobson
University’ of Georgia
Washington
E. L. Spence
Lightning
Georgia
Arlington Cemetery
Col
Spence
Athens
University Law School
Evelyn Nesbit Tries Death Over Rent Arrears in New York
Evelyn Nesbit overdosed on morphine as a eviction warrant moved furniture from her New York apartment. Financial distress stems from unpaid rent totaling 350 dollars for a tea room and upstairs flat, with a marshal delaying action until Monday for payment. An ambulance and stomach pump were used, and Nesbit telegraphed her mother in Philadelphia.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit
Smarshall
Penny with Thomas L Dennis's Law Practice
A transcription fragment notes L Dennis of Athens joining with Thomas Kobelt and judge Milton to form a new legal practice arrangement. The text references affiliations with Thomas and Thomas and hints at ongoing professional associations and partnerships.
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L. Dennis' Penney
Athens
Thomas ‘Kleford
Thomas
Milton
Hart
The Storm at Colonial Pleases Athens Theatregoers
A four act Colonial Theatre production of The Storm wowed a moderated crowd featuring Burr Winton Ben Taggart and Manette Fachard. The plot centers on a woodsman a city man and a trapped French girl in a Northwest cabin with a dramatic fire scene and impressive electrical effects. The balcony seats are priced at fifty five cents for the matinee.
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Colonial
Georgia-Auburn
Colonial Theatre
Athens
Burr Winton
Canadian Northwest
Ben Taggart
David Stewart
London
W. M. Linton
Manette Fachard
Manette
Hikwosw
Thea Na
Kipling
Mustain Jed
Howlord
Georgia Virginia football tragedy sparks anti football crusade
Von Gammon of Rome fullback dies from injuries after the 1897 Georgia Virginia game in Atlanta. The death triggers state and national protests, legislative bills to ban prize football, and widespread condemnation from newspapers and civic leaders. Athens Virginia memorial tablet planned.
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Georgia
Virginia
Ilanta
Brisbane Park
von Gammon
Rome
Preas
Cole
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Atkin
Itn Orto
Atlanta
Macon
Cook
Fort McPherson
New York Herald
The
Medical Record
New York World
City Council of Chicago
Atkinson
Athens
Athens Athletic Association
University of Virginia
Athletic Association of
University of Georgian
Gammon
Booze 15 Found in Sid Hardy Barn at Bobart
Officers from Athens found fifteen gallons of whiskey in Sid Hardy’s barn near Bobart on Thursday. The hearing before Judge Cornett discussed the case in the eastern district. Hardy, after a brief illness, assisted by authorities, faced the inquiry as the evidence was inspected.
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Sid Hardy
Bobart
Athens
Cornett
Harthe
Fenurt
Negro Mammy Charms War Memorial Drive With Small Gift
In Savannah Georgia Henrietta a long serving cook for Mrs Mary S Walker gives five dollars toward the University of Georgia War Memorial Fund after hearing a pledge discussion and adds a five dollar down payment. Committee chair Alex Cassels says broad generosity can swell the drive.
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Savannah. Ga
Henrietta
Mary S. Walker
France
Alex Cassels
Bavinnah Committee
Armiathce
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Safford Anderson Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Safford Anderson were held at Bostwick on Friday at 10 a m conducted by Rev Millican. Interment followed in Bostwick cemetery with pallbearers Frank Westwick Thad Malcolm Claud C Jones George Wagon James Nolan Ed Center Anderson Gibba and Rice Green. Surviving are one son three daughters a sister and four brothers.
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Annie Safford Anderson
Bostwick
Millican
Frank Westwick
Thad Malcolm
Claud C. Jones
George Wagon
James Nolan
Ed Center
Anderson Gibba
Rice Green
Young People Conference Opens in Athens Sunday
An interdenominational youth Bible and life conference runs October 20 to November 2 in Athens. The event is sponsored by the University YMCA Bantler Young People’s Union Christian Endeavors and Epworthites. Dr A J Ramsey of Pasadena leads the main sessions with Robert C Mew Quirkin assisting. local church youth committees prepared for what organizers call a landmark gathering.
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Young People's Bible and ‘Life
Athens
University Young Men's Christian Association
Bantler Young People's Union
Presbyterian and
First Christian Churches
Epworthites
Methodist Chhurches
Nett Pee
A. J. Ramsey
Pasadena
Cal
San
Hinkera
Robert C. Mew QuirKin
Univers [Nity of
Avania
Sunday School Times
Ramsey
Idrawas
University
Loentera
Liquor Enforcement Plan Aims at Athens District
Federal authorities announced Athens is one headquarters in a war against bootlegger whiskey traffic. Four prohibition officers will be assigned to the Athens district to cover sixteen counties under Fred B. Diamaris supervision. Arrangements expected by mid November to bolster local raids.
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Athens
Priday
Fred B. Diamaris
Georgia
Battle of the Century: Georgia Auburn in Columbus
The Banner Herald dispatches a special correspondent to cover Georgia versus Auburn this afternoon in Columbus. The anticipated clash is billed as the Battle of the Century with detailed play-by-play planned from the key venue.
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Georgia
Auburn
Herald
Columbus
Ayia
Kan Herald
Railroad strike broad action reaches tentative end
Washington and Chicago reports indicate railroad workers and leaders pressed for a labor board settlement as 600 trains stalled. The operation was paused after cabinet members and President Gompers aides discussed policy, while editors warned the action would not fully settle the dispute.
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Labor Board
Washington
Gompers
Dolley
Chicago
Thation
United 5
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Walter Chandler
William Chandler
Climax Hosiery Mills
Davidson- Nicholson Co
A. C. Erwin
T. L
F. 1. Fleming
M. W. Garbutt
Fitzgerald
Georgia National Bank
J. J. Goodrum
Hugh Gordon Sr
Miami
Fla
Hugh Gordon Jr
Leonard Haas
M. L. Hirsch
Maurice R
H. A. Huggins
W. L. Kemp
Earnest C. Kontz
Frank A. Lipscomb
John T. Tittle
EB K. Lumpkin
Sandera McDaniel
Troy G. Morrow
Mra
Rosina
EB. Morton
Athen
Avanta
John W. Morton
James White
Athena
R. J. Mo. Manufacturing Co
M Mildred Rutherford
J. F. Bhehane
Erwin Sibley
Milledgeville
C. M. Snelling
J. J. Wilkins
Chris. H. Phinizy
H. W. White
Whitehall
F. EF. Dallls
J. P. Jones
T. S. Moll
W. H. Quarterman
Winder
D. H. Upshaw
Covington
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Harbor
Marshal
Legion Convention
W. B. McCombs
C. W. Jacobson
Evelyn Nesbitt
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