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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
1
Y M C A campaign workers report two day drive for $15,000 with 733 subscriptions totaling $10,840.40 raised. Dinner duties cited and plea to finish rest through new lines. Teams and committees listed with subs and amounts, urging continued contributions to reach goal.
Amsterdam reports that the general strike planned for Berlin did not materialize. Advices from the city indicate business as usual with no significant disruption.
Paris April 10 The League of Nations Commission adopted a new covenant section ensuring the Monroe Doctrine remains unaffected by covenant provisions. It also includes a fifteen year general supervision of the Saar valley followed by a plebiscite to assess inhabitants’ preferred form of government, as stated by the council of four.
A city council committee will inspect taxicabs hacks and similar vehicles Monday at 9:00 AM. Vehicle owners may parade to seek another year of operation, and public conveyances are expected to be dressed for the review.
Dr Myer Iseman of Los Angeles California died at his home Tuesday evening. He was a leading specialist in the state with a large lucrative practice. He was brother to several and a sister Mrs S Bernstein of this city. Friends extend sympathy to Mrs Bernstein in the loss of her brother.
William T. Long, former warden of the Clarke county convict camp, was bound over in 200 for carrying a pistol without license. Charges that he aided an escape and embezzlement were dismissed after witnesses, with no statement from Long. Defense argued his resignation remained unofficial and he believed he retained authority to carry his weapon.
The board of directors of the Y W C A will hold its regular monthly meeting at the annex this afternoon at four o clock. All members are urged to be present promptly.
Albany April 10. A bill to provide compulsory health insurance in New York passed the senate tonight and now goes to the assembly rules committee.
In London on April 10 the house of commons discussed a proposal noting that American manufactured cotton goods are reportedly offered in England at prices lower than those charged in the United States.
London April 10 The national executive committee of the labor party issued a policy statement demanding that the Paris conference end protracted discussions and secure peace in accordance with President Wilsons fourteen points.
Dallas reports show ninety-two dead and about three hundred injured from Tuesday night’s storm across North Texas, southern Oklahoma, and a portion of Arkansas with property damage nearing one million dollars according to near-complete tallies.
Washington April 10 Director General Hines announced the railroad administration refused to accept steel prices set by the Industrial board and steel industry. He called the decision final noting prices are too high to return to normal. Chairman Peek said the board will present questions to President Wilson to sustain the board action.
Washington report states Rev. Eli Miller Mowry, a Presbyterian missionary at Yyong Yang, Korea, has been arrested on a charge by Japanese authorities that he aided and abetted Korean independence propagandists.
London April 10 Herbert Hoover director general of the interallied relief organization has asked Dr Fridtjof Nansen head of the Norwegian food mission to the United States to become chief of the international neutral commission to investigate feeding Russia on condition of cessation of hostilities in Russia Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports.
Edward E. Morgan, manager of George C. Wright's Kansas City estate, was killed at Chivela near Salina Cruz Mexico on April 8. Washington reports the state department has ordered an investigation into the murder.
Washington April 10 The federal employment service report for the week ending April 6 shows labor supply and demand in the South are good. Nine southern cities report a shortage of about 4 650, up from 3 800 the prior week. Columbia South Carolina shows the largest shortage with 1 800.
Friends regret that Mr George Crane remains critically ill at his Milledge avenue home after a fractured leg and a severe flu. Prolonged bed rest and devoted relatives have aided his care, but there is little sign of improvement after months of illness.
Washington reports a March 31 dispatch from Archangel describing an infantry company refusing to advance until assured of withdrawal dates from Washington. Mutiny warnings tied to Michigan units prompt a government inquiry while allied morale concerns rise across Northern Russia.
Thursday marked the birthday of General T R R Cobb, honored in Macon with a Seney Stovall address by Hon. Mo t Boifeuillet. The Lucy Cobb Institute paid tribute at Oconee cemetery, recalling Cobb and Howell Cobb with ornate floral emblems and a moving memorial speech detailing their patriotism and service to the South.
Rep A P Deadwyler of Oglesby was killed when the automobile he shared with W E Smith was struck by Seaboard train No 5 near the Elberton Coca Cola Bottling Works. Smith, manager of Biberton Coca Cola Bottling Works, was badly injured and remained in precarious condition at St Marys hospital. Deadwyler’s funeral set for Dove Creek, Elbert county, with burial in Elberton cemetery.
Charleston April 10 The transport Powhatan reached the lower harbor this afternoon with 2,430 troops aboard, mostly from the Thirtieth Division. She anchored off Sullivan's Island and will likely stay overnight to land passengers tomorrow morning. They will entrain for Camp Jackson at Columbia, S.C.
During the Paris drive last June, the Second Division under General Bundy moved toward Chateau Thierry. Refugees, including four elderly French women, endured heat and burden as American artillerymen saved them from harm. An old sergeant wheeled their wheelbarrow along the battery line, passing the women to safety while muttering SOME BODY S MOTHER with a quiet smile.
The Clarke County Sunday School Association third division meets at Princeton Methodist Church on Sunday April 13 with a full program of hymns scripture readings and talks by local educators and ministers on improving Sunday school efficiency teacher training and missionary instruction. The day includes roll calls progress reports and a closing devotional tribute.
Notice reports the marriage of Mrs. Vashti Lowe to Mr. G P Elder on March 24 1919 at her residence with Rev R H Orr officiating. The bride, well known locally, previously worked as a telephone operator and is described as leaving town for Rome with Elder on a travels and insurance career. Mr Elder is a traveling salesman for a life insurance company. Continuous travel plans and plans to relocate are noted.
The friends of Mrs. Howell Cobb Jr. will be interested to hear she recently underwent an undisclosed medical procedure.
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