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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

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Nationwide tribute stage matinees mark actors memorial day

In 210 theaters nationwide today special matinees honor theater ideals and wartime service. The Actors' Fund of America hosts drives for an endowment to support the actors' home on Staten Island. Judge Hughes and others pledge lasting sponsorship to the national memorial effort.

New York United States Dantel Frohmen Actors’ Fund of America W. Ward Smith State Island Wilson Prince of Wales Pershing Daniels Baker John D. Rockefeller, Jr William Rockefeller George W. Perkins Henry P. Davidson Charles Evans Hughes William G. Mo Episcopal Church Judge Hughes Daniel Frohman Hughes Marc Klaw Ction Kiaw

Trade Commission calls probe of Packers trade

The federal trade commission files formal complaints accusing five large Chicago packers of violating the Clayton anti trust act by acquiring and controlling thirty one corporations handling food and other supplies. Written answers due in forty days, followed by public hearings. Firms named include Richardson and Conroy of Jacksonville Moultrie Packing Andalusia and Swift backed concerns. The American Institute of Meat Packers defends their actions claiming they will prove legality. Secretary Baker arrives in Panama with War Department party heading to Canal Zone.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Chicago Richardson and Conroy Jacksonville Fla Armour Moultrie Packing Company Moultrie Andalusia Packing Co Andalusia Ala Swift American Institute of Meat Packers Baker Panama Canal Zone Paseo Ronmal

Pershing to Visit Atlanta for Grand 24 Hour Reception

General John J. Pershing arrives in Atlanta on December 10 for a packed twenty four hours. He will be met at Terminal Station by Mayor Key and a large Atlanta Elks delegation. He dines with Elks, attends a dance, then visits the Georgian Terrace. Thursday includes tours of Camp Gordon and Fort McPherson with meals at Fort McPherson and Piedmont Driving Club.

Atlanta John J. Pershing General Pershing Terminal Station Key Atlanta Elks

Charity Fund Grows Have You Subscribed

Santa Claus will visit Athens Hall this Christmas. The Banner Commissary promises money and goods to all deserving children and needy residents, white and colored alike, with trucks delivering gifts this Christmas Eve and no one left out.

Athens

Auto Show Expected to Draw Wide Regional Interest

The Athens automobile show, set for next Wednesday through Friday, is backed by active local dealers who promise a premier exhibit. Visitors from across Georgia and South Carolina, plus special parties from nearby towns, will attend with factory reps and state dealers present. The city is positioned as a key distributing point for cars and auto accessories in the region, and locals are urged to support what could be one of the state’s best shows.

Northeast George South Atheny Automobile Association Georgia South Carolina Biverton Hartwell Wirar Lawrenceville Madison Abbeville D. C Athens

Long Recorder's Court Session Hears Six Disorderly Conducts

One of the longest sessions of the Recorder's Court was held yesterday morning. Judge Thornton presided over six disorderly conduct cases, two reckless drivers, one speeder, and two drunks. Several defendants pleaded not guilty. state aggregating 111.75 dollars was ordered collected in eleven cases. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Saye returned from a west trip and plan to move to New York after Christmas.

Recorder's Court Thornton Mrs Carl Saye West Mr. Saye New York

Boost Bonds Mass Meeting This Afternoon in City Hall

A mass meeting to boost bonds is set for this afternoon in the city hall chamber. Chair Ian Dorsey announced a broad volunteer drive with ward committees and a ladies’ and young ladies’ auxiliary organizing teams to mobilize every registered voter for next Wednesday’s bond vote.

Cailout Chamber Paign Committee Ian Dorsey Ani M. G. Nicholson Mber of Commerce Dorsey Chamber Mf, G. Michelson Mmere C. Rhodes Chatley M. G Mich- Beh Ge ‘A Mall Ssoaion Apa H. Paintay

Y W C A Campaign Seeks Contributions Across Potomac

The Y W C A launches a drive for facts to support total work and reports most approached donors contribute. many gifts are small but appreciated. Mrs Paul L Akers of Potomac will visit December 15 to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs P T run the balidage.

Paul L. Akers Potomac, Va P. TT Tne

Stegeman Praised by Sporting Writer in Atlanta Journal

Morgan Blake lauds H. J. Stegeman as athletic director and coach at Georgia. The piece cites his Chicago days as proof of his all around talent in football baseball basketball and track. It predicts Stegeman will oversee all athletics at the University of Georgia and enhance the Red and Black teams.

H. J. Stegeman Atlanta Journal Morgan Blake Mee University of Alabama Boone Alabama Red Steg Georgia Athens Georgia Basket Middle West

Agreement Near For Rail Men

Washington December 4 railroad administration officials were said to be near agreement with leaders of four railroad brotherhoods on wage and contract revisions. Chapter A-B Gale will hold a small sale at Miss Marianne Friersons home Saturday 3 30 to 6 30 featuring handmade toys by disabled soldiers and small useful household articles including fow cofem with niente and calandara.

Washington Railroad Administration Marianne Frierson Niente Calandara

Governor Robertson to Work as Miners in Oklahoma Mines

Oklahoma City Dec 4 Governor Robertson and State Council of Defences president John A Whitehurst left for McAlester to begin work tomorrow as coal miners with 300 volunteers. Maj Gen Dickman reshaped guard orders, sending white troops after urging that negro troops might spark disturbances. Federal court probes widen as government extends anti trust and labor law cases connected to the soft coal strike. U S soldiers in New Mexico mining districts ordered back to El Paso and Columbus stations. Probable departure for eastern railways Monday amid salting plan fears.

Oklahoma City Robertson John A. Whitehurst State Council of Defences McAlester Dickman Oklahoma Mines Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Itl Leverac Sherman Federal Grand Jury el Paso United States Noldere

Carpentier Beats English Champion in London Fight

Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight, defeated Joe Beckett of England in London to claim the world light heavyweight title. The bout drew the Prince of Wales and many peers. Promoter C. B. Cochran plans a possible London match between Dempsey and Carpentier. Dempsey declares readiness to fight at his price.

London Nec Georges Carpellion Joé Katt England Ion Carpentier Kett Prince of Wales C. B. Cochrane Carpenter-Beckett United States Jack Dempsey Carpentier Los Angeles Cal Jack Dempsey

Pershing to Visit Savannah and Inspect Southern Commercial Congress

General Pershing will visit Savannah December 4 arriving at 3 25 am from Charleston and depart Monday to Macon at 7 10 am. A thousand to twelve thousand schoolchildren will line the historic streets for the procession as a guard detachment with governors of southern states joins him. He will rest at the municipal auditorium and be escorted by a staff of twenty officers on a special train touring the south. Mrs R L Shipp and Miss Mary Kline Shipp of Moultrie are visiting Mr William Shipp, a student at the University.

Savannah General Pershing Savanbah Pershing Charleston Macon Detega- Uon Munic Washington R. L. Shipp Mary Kline Shipp Moultrie Georgian William Shipp Untverette

Senate committee orders action on Mexico policy

Washington December reports the foreign relations committee plans immediate action after Secretary Lansing disclosed President Wilson was not consulted due to illness. The panel and Rear Admiral Grayson urged the president to meet with Senators Hitchcock and Fuller to discuss strained U.S. relations with Mexico.

Washington Stepa Wilson Senate Mexico Foreign Relations Committee Lansing State Department Grayson Full Hitchcock Palme Ts Wither Ana Recopne Hoa Ot Cabvahance Breiv W Gaus Ia United States Bivak Europe Dentewits Jenksins Carranna Henry P. Fleteler Bonillas

Conference to trim capital and labor to prevent price rise

Washington December 4 The conference announced it would tighten capital and labor before proposing plans to curb inflation. Officials indicated the move aims to stabilize costs and avert further price increases amid ongoing economic concerns.

Nie Industriac Infostas Washington Cieference Canital Isbor Ee Ee

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