Athens Declares Clean-Up Week April 27 To May 4 1920
Athens GA mayor Andrew Erwin proclaims Clean-Up Week from April 27 to May 4 1920 urging citizens to join in a city wide effort to reduce rubbish attract pests and promote sanitation. Civic groups and the Sanitary Department are asked to augment activities and residents cooperate to make Athens cleaner healthier and more beautiful.
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Mrs. Athens
Athens
Spic and
Span
Erwin
Mr. Husband
Busines
Mageria
Andrew Erwin
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
Ery
Andrew C. Erwiin
Iowa GOP assigns 22 of 26 LD convention votes to Lowden
Des Moines April 22 The Republican state convention instructed 22 of Iowa's 26 votes at the national convention to Governor Lowden for president. No instructions were given for the remaining four delegates.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lowden of
Mindrs
Trainmen Demand Large Wage Increase
Associated Press report from Washington dated April 22 notes union representatives for railroad conductors switchmen and others asking the railroad labor board for about fifty eight percent wage increases. In St Louis April 22 striking yard men vote to return to work while awaiting wage board decision and protection of seniority rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Labor Board Today
St. Louis
Railroad Labor Board
Ex France Premier Found Guilty of Trade With Enemy
Paris April 22 former French premier Joseph Calllaux was found guilty by the high court of the senate of having commerce with an enemy. The vote stood 150 to 91 with extenuating circumstances noted and a sentence to be announced tomorrow. The crime carries banishment from one to five years. Crowds gathered near the Luxemburg Gardens as word of the impending decision spread, police reserves were called, and deliberations closed while reporters pressed for reactions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joseph Calllaux
France
High Court of the Senate
Luxemburg
Senate
Charter of Scabbard and Blade Granted to UGA Cadets
The national order of the Scabbard and Blade conferred a charter on the University of Georgia military department on March 28. Installed by Captain Mayhin, U S A, the honor recognizes the cadet corps and promises to foster leadership toward regular officer roles. Charter members include Spence, Heaton, Martin, O Callaghan, Roberts, Clarke, Highsmith, Carson, Crane, Rogers, White, Ross, and O Neal.
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National Order of the Scabbard
Military Department
University of Georgia
University
Mayhin
Michigan
South
Johnson Predicts Global Dryness, Johnson Predicts Dry World
New York dispatch reports William KE Johnson of Westville Ohio predicts England will be dry within ten years and other countries sooner. He says he will return to England in September after arriving by steamer to New York.
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Associated Press
New York
William KE
Pussyfoot) Johnson
Westville
England
Florida Bankers Fight Federal Rule At State Convention
Pensacola, April 22. The Florida State Bankers Association unanimously condemns the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank ruling forcing universal par clearance on out of town checks for members and non members alike. The convention calls on Congress to investigate the federal reserve system and urges bankers to resist the action.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank
Florida State Bankers Association
Congress
Federal Reserve System
House of Commons Lays Franchise Bill On Table
London on April 22 the House of Commons committee laid on the table the labor party franchise bill by a vote of to 9. The measure would grant women the right to vote at age 21.
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House OF Commons
Associated Press
London
Labor Party
Palmer MEN Say A Plurality Means He Gets Delegation
Atlanta on April 22 the race for Georgia presidential delegates drew focus to the May 18 state convention. Constitution totals show Palmer 144 Watson 132 Smith 110. Palmer backers say a plurality secures the delegation while Watson allies dispute that ruling noting the convention follows its own rules.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
San Francisco
Palmer
Watson
Smith
Shrewd flim flam still raid disrupts Athens traffic
A large still was seized in front of the Federal Court and Post Office in Athens by Deputy Marshal Miner near Whitehall. The 35 gallon plant produced corn whiskey. several hundred gallons of mash were found. The operator, Waut Christian, was arrested. A related article recalls Jim Dove and Carley Massey’s earlier whiskey selling scheme in Madison County.
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College Avenue
Federal Court
Marshall Miner
Whitehall
Waut Christian
Athens
Madison County
B. L. McCannon
Special County
Jim Dove
Carley Massey
Marshall Milier
Watson Wins Franklin County Primary in Hartwell Ga
Thomas E. Watson carried Franklin County in the preferential presidential primary with Hoke Smith second and Palmer trailing. J. W. Scott ran unopposed for ordinary. John G. Richardson unopposed for clerk of superior court. J. B. Rucker defeated W. T. Johnson, D. R. Cleveland and R. H. Martin for sheriff. Sid Johnson did not run again. Oscar T. Beasley won tax collector against Henry Jordan and W. A. Cleveland. J. M. Bailey unopposed for tax receiver. W. B. Morris defeated Judge John Re Stephens for superintendent of county schools.
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Hartwell
Thomas E. Watson
Hoke Smith
Orney
Palmer
J. W. Scott
Ordinary
Superior Court
John G. Richardson
John BR. Rucker
W. T.johnson
D. R. Cleveland
R. H. Martin
Sid Johnson
Oscar T. Beasley
Henry 4. Jordan
W. A. Cleveland
J. M. Bailey
W. B. Morris
John Re) Stephens
Another Feature for the Children in Sundays Banner
The Banner announces a children feature in Sundays issue The Mother Goose Hairy Book by Eleanor Schorer with art added The 14 inch drawings depict the old Woman who lived in the shoe and related characters Descriptive titles and verses accompany the pictures which will be cut out bound into a book with covers to appear April 26 Readers urged not to miss their copy.
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Eleanor Schorer
Athens Medical Society Admits New Members
In Clarke County, the Clarke County Medical Society held a large Thursday night meeting at city hall to admit physicians new to Athens and Clarke county and to elect a representative for the Eighth District Medical Council. Dr J C McKinney was chosen to attend the council at the Georgian Hotel at 2 pm today. New members admitted included Dr H W Birdsong Dr A A Ray Dr A B Patterson Dr Linton Gerdine Dr A J Weat Dr C D Middlebrooks and Dr Paul Hadaway.
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Clarke County Medical Society
Athens
Clarke County
Eighth District Medical Council
Georgian Hotel
J. C. MccKinney
H. W. Birdsong
A. A. Ray
A. B., Patterson
Linton Gerdine
A. J. Weat
C. D. Middlebrooks
Paul Hadaway
R. M. Goss
Judge condemns roundup as hang first and try afterwards
Boston April 22 Federal District Judge Anderson granted writs of habeas corpus to thirteen alien radicals deported as undesirables. He said the roundup by the Department of Justice and immigration officials seems to have been carried out on the theory of hang first and try afterwards, after noting a detention warrant issued by telegraph January 15 for a prisoner arrested January 2.
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Bv Associated Press
Boston
Sonora Movement Plans Government Pending Ruler Name
Nogales Ariz April 22 Leaders of the Sonora movement against the Carranza government will meet at Aguperieta within a few days to outline plans for Mexico’s government. E Tames, acting Mexican consul for Sonora, says the proposed governor will head the government until civil governors of other states join in choosing supreme command.
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Nogales Ariz
Sonora
Carranza
Aguperieta
Mexico
E. Tames
Mandolin Glu at Colonial Tonight
The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club performs at the Colonial Theatre tonight to a likely full house. Tickets sold quickly as audiences expect a high quality show after the group’s state tour and favorable local reception. Pittsburg’s baseball team arrives for a two-game series with the Georgia Bulldogs and will attend the performance.
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University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club
Colonial Theatre
Glee and Mandolin Club
Athens
Colonial
Georgia Boys
Georgia
Pittsburg
Georgia Bulldogs
Performace
Riot at Harlem Police Station Ends with Arrests
New York April 22 Police reserves rushed to Harlem headquarters after a mob of about fifteen hundred black men attempted to rescue a prisoner from an officer. In the clashes two arrestees were taken into custody one man shot in the hand and Officer Peter King was cut with a razor during the melee.
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Associated Press
New York
Harlem
Peter King
Publishers pledge to curb newsprint use in 1940s
The American Newspaper Publishers Association announced today a wartime measure to limit newsprint consumption. From May 1 to December 31, publishers will not exceed the amount used in the same period last year and will report monthly consumption to the association committee.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association Today
Georgia Meets Panthers On Sanford Field Today
Georgia faces Pittsburg on Sanford Field in Athens for a two game series. Coach Stegeman keys the Red and Black in a strong bid to sweep the Panthers with Clark Satterfield Lippett and Slappey headed for the mound. The locals enter with eleven prior intercollegiate games and a strong home crowd anticipated for today and Saturday.
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SY Walton Griffith
Athens
Pittsburg-Georgia
Panthers
West
Glenn Warner
Georsia
Warner
Stegeman
Will
Qnter
Pittsburg
Clark
Satterfield
Lippett
Slappey
Georgia
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Pittsburgers
Georgia Bulldogs
Saturady
Wildcats
Morgan Blake
Atlanta Journal
Bulldogs
Erwin
Sanford Field
Sanford
Fmoky
Dick Hatley
Calversty
Georgia Boys
Pitteburgera
Sapper
Rawson Robinson
Cody Drady
Hancock Davies
Welch Ryman
Hutcheson Brown
Daniela
Mom Curran
Maggum Broom
D. Dark McBeth
Athens Automobile Dealers to convene tonight at Denny Motor Co
Important meeting of the Athens Automobile Dealers Association is called for 3 o clock at the Denny Motor Co offices on the initiative of president Ma Chas B Hedin burg. Formed before the winter show, the association has aided dealers and the public, with tonight’s session to address key matters.
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Athens Automobile Dealers Association
Denny Motor Co
Ma Chas
B. Hedinburg
South
Dea
Cadets Parade at Athens High School Today
Cadets from Athens High School present a dress parade this afternoon starting at 1 30 on the campus. After a week of drilling the cadets aim for a well worth while display and the public is invited to attend.
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Athens High School
Jacksons Delegates to Presidential Convention
Jackson county lists delegates and alternates for a presidential convention to be held in Atlanta in May. Names include Thomas F. Johnson Jefferson Ga Julius H. Boggs Jefferson Ga T. T. Cooper Braselton Ga Sam Swindle Commerce Ga and alternates W. Jackson Copmeres Ga W. T. Elder Jefferson Ga TW. Sheppard Saytyre J. W. Sheppard Mayn Ga. All are Watson supporters and the county went for Watson in the recent primary.
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TW. Sheppard
Saytyre
J. W. Sheppard
Mayn
Mr. Watson
Watson
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