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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1919

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Coal in transit ordered seized by railroads where needed

The government moves to meet the coal strike with wartime speed seizing coal in transit and rationing on hand stocks for essential industries. Attorney General Palmer outlined steps to President Wilson as the plan includes maximum coal prices and military protection if protests escalate.

Associated Presa Washington Railroad Administration Palmer Wilton Regilar Conatatubey Daniele Anno

Sugar Board Signals End as Cuba Sugar Shortage Bites

The United States sugar equalization board telegraphed Senator McNary that it would wind up activities due to inability to obtain sufficient sugar from Cuba to justify continued control. McNary said the Senate would pursue legislation to help the sugar shortage and provide for board continuance despite resignations.

Associated Press Washington United States Sugar Equalization Board McNary Reepublican Oregon Senate Cuba

Co-Ed Vaudeville Show Planned By University Groups

Co editors at the university and state college plan a one night vaudeville performance next month in the women’s dormitory to raise funds. The show promises light entertainment and novelty acts with a note of campus humor. Tickets will be available at the box office with seating in the balcony.

University State College Agricultural College Burba Gary Cora Frometime

La Follette Pushes Labor Section From Peate Treaty

In a Senate debate led by Senator La Follette the labor section of the Peate Treaty is challenged as a tool for a favored class. The session opens amid broader contention over international labor provisions and the treaty’s structure.

Associated Press Brissnington Pat Dlatte Peach Senate LaFollette Dyno Thocnke Democrat Gglorado Croftting & “Super

New Store Opens at 653 Prince Avenue

The Prine company opens a new branch at 653 Prince Avenue under manager Walter Marbut. The store aims to provide prompt service and attract many new customers in uptown this well known grocery firm’s expansion. Meats and staples offered include Armour and Swift hams, Majestic Roast Beef, and local specials at Piggly Wiggly.

Annouincontent Prince Avenue stor,Hoderson Co Walter Marbut Cery Weatherly & Co Marbut

Athens High Versus Commerce Grid Showdown At Samford Field

Athens High meets Commerce High in a frontier district league clash at Samford Field today. Both teams boast hard practice weeks and strong wins over Madison High, setting up a competitive 3:30 kickoff with 25 cent admission.

Athens Athens High School Vic Commerce’ High School S@hford Commerce Teally Real Battlerasas Commerce Madison High High Schoollyn

Japan Ratifies Versailles Peace Treaty

Tokyo dispatch reports Japan has ratified the treaty of peace at Versailles, confirming its entry into the postwar settlement. The Associated Press notes the formal ratification completes Japan’s acceptance of the Versailles terms.

Associated Press Tokyo Japan Versailles

Thornton's Luncheonette Dinner Menu Item List

The clipping lists luncheonette offerings such as 60c dinners with choices of hamberger loaf or roast beef, sided dishes including creamed mashed potatoes turnip greens and tomatoes, muffins, puddings, and beverages. It mentions Barbecued Pig Ham and oysters, and notes serving details and a few names, with fragmented phrases about seating and service.

Japanese Navy Maneuvers Marred by Fatal Explosion

The imperial fleet maneuvers aboard the battleship Hyuga in Tokyo Bay were spoiled by a fan explosion. Fourteen killed and thirty injured as the navy staged its most elaborate exercises with battles and air attacks on coastal cities. The emperor was aboard the battleship Setteu.

Associated Press Tokio Emperor Hyuga Tokio Bay Setteu

Brooklyn Saloon Closures Prompt Arrests Amid Prohibition Enforcement

In New York on October 30, authorities report the close of the past 24 hours of prohibition action and the arrest of about 1,000 people. Brooklyn saloon keepers threaten to resist enforcement, planning to reopen tomorrow as gunfire echoes to deter officials and liquor dealers. The Miracle Man screens at the Plus Theater, drawing large crowds. critics praise its faith based drama and mastery, with Thomas Meighan and Miss Compson stars delivering powerful performances.

Associated Ress New York Oat Fiw Brooklyn Eads Thomas Meighan Try Compson Lou Cheney J. M. Dufant J. J. Dowling Miss Compson Falth Inman Crea T. P

Gardner Freed Cooper Murder Case Details

A grand jury returned no bill in the Cooper murder case, leading to the release from jail of a suspect previously charged. The report notes Gardner was freed following the decision and mentions a second individual connected to the case.

Associated Press Sre Y Coober

Chamber Meeting Called for 4 P M by Broxton

Chairman W T Broxton of the chamber labor committee calls a 4 PM meeting to discuss sending a representative to a weevil infested state area with idle labor. The goal is to secure work for Athens residents seeking employment.

Chamber of Commerce W. T. Broxton Athens

Rhodes Denies Contractor Role In Camp Sherman Construction

Major B T Rhodes told a congressional sub committee that profiteering came from mechanics and employees, not contractors, in the Camp Sherman cantonment project. Rhodes, who led the civil construction as contractor in charge, argued waste and extravagance stemmed from site workers rather than outside firms.

Associated Press Columbus Sherman T. Rhodes Congressional Major Rhodes

House of Commons backs government on confidence vote

London October 30 The government won a vote of confidence in the House of Commons by a large majority of 265. The session confirmed support for its financial policy and administration.

Associated Press London Commons

Denkine advances on City of Moscow from Prussian reports

A Prussian report to Helsingfors says General Ikine recaptured Orel and is moving toward Moscow. The dispatch notes strong union pressure in Paris urging railway workers to join the looming general strike on November 7. Also mentions oranges apples cabbage and rutabagas at Pigsly Wisely.

Denkine City of Moscow Associated Press Helsingfors Ikine Orel Paris

Belgian Royalty Visit Washington Amid President’s Illness

King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold visited the ailing president, briefly spoke of Europe and their U S tour, and noted the president’s improvement after meeting with the royals before sailing tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington King Albert Elzabeth Prince Leopold Aieria Europe United States Tugfer Jeter Vivenantes Vitor Newpony News

Col L C Rucker Moves Office to Court House

Solicitor Lamar C. Rucker of the city court has moved his office to the courthouse where he will continue general practice in all courts except the city court. He will handle duties as solicitor for the city court and maintain his high levels in the Superior and Federal courts with no conflict in duties.

Lamar C. Rucker Court House Col. Rucker

Brand's Committee Reports On Home Owners Bill

Washington Oct 30 Representative Chas H Brand was named to the banking and currency sub committee to study and report on the Nolan bill. The measure aims to foster home ownership and housing construction by creating a standard form of building association mortgages and by establishing government depositories and financial agents for the United States. It also provides a market for government bonds and plans hearings on the bill within days.

Washington Chas H. Brand Banking and Currency Committee House Nolan OA Duilding Association

Farmers Denounce Strikes and Demand Shorter Day

Farmers national congress closes with a record against strikes and a demand for a short work day and rising wages seen as allies of profiteers. The resolution condemns strikes and urges labor restraint while criticizing “ever increasing wakes.”

Hagerstown Farmers’ National Congress Congress

Georgia Team Heads to Columbus for Auburn Clash

The Red and Black heads to Columbus by special car with the Georgia Band to face Auburn at 3:00 PM Saturday. Coach Cunningham expects a hard battle as Georgia aims to extend its clean record and pursue Southern Conference glory.

Clark Foreman Georgia Columbus Auburn Abe Palmahea Cunningham Cay Ree Autum Jim Reynolds Iilway Reynolds Auburnites

Flowers and Names in Graham Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text from a Graham page shows scattered words like flowers and playful sounds. The readable items provide no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to form a full news card.

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