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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
2
Aug 6 dispatches report Allied forces in Budapest and Szegedin. Communist troops move toward Budapest from Szegedin. French, British and American troops reach Budapest while Allied officers meet Gen Marderescu to discuss armistice terms.
Bereavement grieves Georgia as Mrs. W. Carroll state president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club telegraphed deepest sympathy from Athens to Atlanta. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with hundreds of prominent women attending. Mrs. Lamer Cobb Rucker, daughter of the deceased, traveled from Athens with her husband and friends to the funeral after Mrs. Black died last Monday at her Atlanta home following a brief illness.
Three leaders at a White House conference told Wilson that rapid pact ratification is needed to restore order and ease global unrest. Dr Lowell, president of Harvard University, Vance McCormick and Oscar Straus emphasized swift action as a remedy for troubled conditions worldwide.
The House remained in session for two minutes as leaders planned no business for the next two weeks. Chairman and members adjourned without action, highlighting a quiet legislative pause in Washington.
Huntington W V Aug 6 The division superintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad officially announced beginning tomorrow all passenger as well as freight traffic west from Clifton Forge will be discontinued. Misses Mary Elizabeth and Hermione Barkedale of Washington and Margaret Gilleard of Gainesville are guests of Miss Mary Holt Park on Dearing Street.
Sergeant Fisher at Athens recruiting station notes it is easy to rise from private to high rank in the regular army. He cites 25 Georgians promoted, including Maj Gen William P. Burnham and Brig Gen Preston Brown. The compiled list totals 911 names with several generals, colonels, and field officers.
Mr. William J. Thornton was elected recorder for the ensuing year by the mayor and council at their regular monthly meeting last night. His unanimous election comes after serving in the role since the resignation of Carlyle Cobb, signaling satisfactory administration. The meeting adjourned after routine items including an amendment to pave Hancock Avenue with Belgian blocks and a traffic ordinance, plus a light request at Hull and Warsaw streets referred to committees. Mayor pro-tem Albert E. Davison presided in Mayor Erwin’s absence.
New York Aug 6 United States food products corporation announced the purchase of the Sugar Products Co Pure Cane Molasses Co of United States Pure Cane Molasses Co of Canada British Molasses Co Great Britain and the Tres Company Ltd Britain in a cross border merger signaling consolidation in the sugar industry.
Liverpool breadless as result of a strike. tramway service suspended entirely and bread scarce. Strike began with police and now includes tramway workers and bakers. Physicians adopt resolutions favoring trades union organization.
A powerful storm ripped transmission lines of Central of Georgia Power Co. near Forsyth, cutting electricity from Jackson Dam to Macon this afternoon. Details are scarce and no injuries are reported.
One hundred four canning club girls and ninety five pig and corn jug herd boys, prize winners among 20600 Georgia agricultural club members, arrived at the state college of agriculture for a one week short course. They study hogs calves corn seed and other club work, representing most counties in the state and will return to assist county agents and home demonstration work after recreation. Their prize products will be shown at upcoming fairs in Atlanta Macon and county fairs.
Scenes of wild excitement on the Chicago board of trade as corn prices rose ten cents per bushel after an equal drop yesterday. The rush to buy surpassed the selling frenzy, with transactions driven by Washington news and market mood.
Atlanta executives of the local union railroad shopmen grant Jacksonville Union permission to clear Florida East Coast tracks blocking mall and passenger service, aiding mail traffic and transit interests.
President Wilson released a formal statement saying Viscount Uchida's frank statement on Japan's Shantung policy should clear misunderstandings. He warned that references to the 1915 Japan China agreement could be misleading if read apart from Paris. The Japanese leader in Paris said Japan would hand back Shantung to China but retain economic privileges and settlement rights. Washington also noted the Shantung provision of the peace treaty aligns with Wilson's fourteen points in substance.
Government notice announces a list of foodstuffs to be sold to the people at cost. Postmaster Rucker will receive an official copy and notify mail carriers to inform route residents that orders will be mailed from Washington, with goods shipped to purchasers.
Athens welcomed Walter Eberhart a 72 year old Green County resident known as Uncle Walter. He traveled from Watson Springs to Athens yesterday for his first visit in 35 years. He recalled only two buildings from memory, observed electric light, streetcars, and synoptype press demonstrations at the Banner.
Atlanta mayor Key asked the city council to appropriate 60 000 to buy government food for public distribution if a total freight embargo results from the shopmen’s strike. The move aims to prevent shortages and ensure basic sustenance for residents during potential disruptions.
Washington notes the treasury credits for France and Greece push Allied totals past 9.6 billion dollars today. IN MEMORIAM lines honor seventy thousand soldiers who fell in France and call for national resolve to protect and remember their sacrifice. Albert Sydney Edmonds.
Atlanta August 6. A heated political fight looms as a bill to amend the state veterinarian act moves through the committee. The proposed change would set a two year term and place appointment under the agriculture commissioner, with Representative Green B. Williams predicting a favorable report tomorrow. Strong opposition is noted outside the Capitol.
A detailed obituary honors Nellie Peters Black Atlanta’s civic leader and farm owner who urged love for all. She spurred Atlanta’s first organized charities, guided women in education and philanthropy, and championed Georgia Federated Women’s Clubs. She led agricultural rallies across twelve districts with state and university partners to advance farming, food production, and conservation.
Fifty five boys and girls from Middle and South Georgia attending the summer course at the state agricultural college were honored along the line en route to Athens. In Macon Miss Georgia Crews and Miss Irene Houston hosted a luncheon. chaperone was Miss Lanier of Savannah. Names include Alene Doroughs Vienna Geneva Elch Dublin Rebecca Donaldson Vienna Christine Rawlings Eastman Milleria Cheatham McRae Eleanor Paulk Ocilla Christine Darden Sanner Corine Graham Eastman Louise Lawn Chauncey Eunice Gould Savannah Mayese Leu Harvey Evans County Gladys Davis Statesboro Lillie Mae Smith Statesboro Cassie Sewell Sylvania Ivey Howard Sylvania Rosie Buchanan Eastman Thelma Lane Claxton Frances Bennett Bibb County Mary Lebey Isle of Hope Francis Jaiser Washington Carroll Sheffield Irwinton David Jones Dublin Ralph Sapp Chatham County Mattie Chapman Bibb County Julia Millions Washington County.
President Wilson nominates Captain Rucker for a third term as Athens postmaster after two successful terms. Confirmation by the Senate will begin a four year term. Rucker plans several improvements including hundreds of lock boxes to handle Athens population growth.
Oscar Johnston held the gubernatorial lead with about 26 percent of returns in yesterday's Mississippi primary. Close behind were Russell and Longino. The rest of the text recounts tributes to Mrs. Black and her public service, highlighting her education advocacy, legal access for women, health laws, child protection, and war thrift efforts, ending with a touching note about her parting words to her daughter.
Washington on August 6 Attorney General Palmer announced anti trust suits against Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy as part of a campaign to cut living costs. He said evidence showed clear violations and sent special agents nationwide to probe profiteering and hoarding while urging U S attorneys to pursue food hoards.
Local fraternal notices list Gt Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall in Je Phone Aaron Cohen C C C H Nickerson K of R & S Williams Lodge No 18 meets Mondays in Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building inviting all brethren. Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M No 2 meets in regular session in Masonic Building Clayton Burnot A Nix W Ono Quenn Secretary.
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