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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
A Mexican note blames James Wallace for his death in Tampico. The note says Wallace was intoxicated when a command to halt was given and he shot after failing to obey. The U S State Department declines comment pending fuller details from the embassy.
The early return of real white water minus red clay from the North Georgia hills drew congratulations for J. W. Barnett city engineer. The first traces appeared Thursday morning at 3 o clock with few people awake to notice. Captain Barnett said late last night the water is pure enough to drink and can be used today at soda fountains and in tours.
Glenn Dorough, president of Georgia Land & Loan Co, led a banquet applauding the firm’s first year in business. The company reports over half a million dollars in real estate sales. Speakers included C N Hodgson and J Shackelford who stressed cotton value and farm land potential in the South. Other attendees listed from Athens Commerce Roys ton and Hart County.
Washington December 11 The Senate continued the nomination of Representative Alexander Democrat Missouri to be Secretary of Commerce succeeding Secretary Redfield who has served in President Wilsons cabinet since 1912.
The railroad administration announced that retail stores nationwide may open nine hours on Saturdays to handle heavy Christmas buying. Washington, Dec. 11.
The Banner Commissary Fund grows to 649.50 as the charity drives urge readers to contribute. Donations from Misg Rogs Van der Leith, Mass C.A. Ver Nosy, T. P. Green, Mrs. David Barrow, and Mrs. Jowett Williams push the total toward funding Christmas visits from Santa for needy families. Previously acknowledged 616.00 totals are noted.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with plan to depart anarchist Alexander Berkman to soviet Russia. Authorities announced they prepared to send him "in the very near future." The court granted a one week stay in Emma Goldman’s case.
London December 11 British naval losses during the war totaled 1 069 vessels according to admiralty. Of these 254 were warships and 815 auxiliary vessels. Forty two warships were lost in sea ion.
Tokio reports the largest warship built in Japan is now completed. The Nagato is described as the world’s largest fighting ship, with expectations of further heavy battleship projects advancing, signaling a major step in Japan’s naval program.
The board of directors of the Youhs Women's Chr Association will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the president Mrs James White on Prince Avenue. The notice lists no further details and appears to be a local community meeting announcement.
Jamaica faces peril to its rum industry as a third government revenue step is challenged by a prohibition movement. The Associated Press report notes potential economic impact and policy stakes in the island nation.
Washington dispatch reports the House, 51 to 34, abandoned Chap Gordon of Atlanta while considering a 9.6 million dollar bill to fund twenty Army camps. The chamber tentatively agreed to complete Camp Benning at Columbus as a school of infantry training.
Chicago December 11. Vice President Dunham of Armour & Company announced plans under consideration to reorganize Armour interests into a large number of separate corporations.
Cold weather reached Athens yesterday with blankets issued and preparations to keep warm. Weather experts expect more chilly days to begin soon as conditions remain cloudy with a chance of rain tomorrow.
President Wilson awarded distinguished service medals to 144 officers and enlisted men in the navy and marine corps for meritorious service. Notables include Admirals Sims and Mayo and Major Generals LeJevene and Barnett. List features Vice Admiral Colman of Coconut Grove Florida Captain Dismukes of Macon Mississippi Lieutenant Ware of Columbus Mississippi and Amil Wiman of Miami among others.
District Manager Jarra of the Telephone Company reports heavy rain has damaged many city telephone pairs and both underground and aerial cables. Crews are restoring service quickly while about 450 poles were affected. The company previously alerted around 2,000 Athens residents to store water before muddy water reached the filters.
Berlin December 11 President Ebert's salary as head of the German Republic is fixed at 100000 marks a year. The budget commission also provided a similar sum for incidentals with strict accounting required.
New York December 11 stock market showed visible concern as exchange rates declined. Federal Reserve Bank released an action advancing interest and rediscount rates by a quarter of one percent to safeguard local monetary status.
Wade B. Patman, formerly of Athens and brother to J. H. Patman and Misses Annie and Callie Patman, died in Atlanta late Thursday. He had lived there for years and worked in the transportation department of a railroad entering the city. The body will be brought to Athens for interment in Oconee cemetery. funeral arrangements will be announced later.
John Barry 82 of 666 Puloki Street died after a brief illness. Service will be held at 3 PM today at the residence with Dr. E. Hill and Cartledge officiating. Interment in Cho Oconee cemetery. Survived by wife Jease, five children Evelyn Carstan Aline Louise Rosina all of Athens, three brothers Capt. F. P. Eugene and Paul of New Orleans and Miami, Fla.
New York dispatch reports Captain Karl W. Detzer of Fort Wayne Ind faced brutality charges from World War I era prisoners. Witness Chirence H. Lacey of Indianapolis claims Detzer stood ready with pistol and pack while sergeants beat a detainee. Defense notes Lacey’s Ohio conviction and rumored army charges.
Ludwig C. A. Martens self styled Russian soviet ambassador to the United States declined to produce documents to questions by a legislative investigating committee about his dealings with Russia on the committee demand.
Berlin reports the Reichstag building has undergone a nine month renovation and is again fit for parliamentary occupancy. Deep cleaning used powerful vacuum cleaners disinfectants and vermin exterminators to remove traces of the revolution.
Clergymen in England form a trade union to secure better conditions and pay, following physicians and other professionals. Rev C W Lio gd leads the movement at Mitborns Be near Dorsetebira, with clergymen pledging support from various parts of the country.
Indianapolis dec 11 members of the united mine workers urged to return to work at once to meet public coal demand. A circular to 4100 local unions plus telegraphic instructions prompted many miners to resume today. Coal expected to move rapidly by Monday with government actions regarding a grand jury probe. Work resumed in some mines across Illinois Indiana Michigan West Virginia and Texas with fuel restriction relaxations and plans for return to normal passenger train schedules.
Mont gomery reports artesian well flood and warnings on drinking water while trains disrupted and depots opened. Macon endures thousands in property damage as the Ocmulgee overflows and Central City Park suffers. Augusta’s levee prevents city flood but power cuts halt industry. 120 rescued near Montgomery amid scarce food. Mississippi floods persist with homeless in Meridian and nearby towns awaiting relief.
Washington December 11. Fuel Administrator David Garfield's resignation is with President Wilson after he refused to approve the coal strike settlement. Garfield opposes the deal and fears it will raise coal prices to consumers. White House officials say a personal letter from Garfield was presented this afternoon.
Senate leaders abandoned efforts on the Cummings railroad bill amid opposition from Seeman and others, and the plan to enact the measure was dropped in a bid to return it to private control. The action follows President Wilson's earlier announcement and reflects a shift in control dynamics on railroad policy.
Examinations for enumerators were held yesterday on the eighth floor of the Holinam building in the Chamber of Commerce room. Supervisor Thomas M. Swift directed about thirty young men taking tests, with Swift noting that about half a dozen more enumerators will be needed, most assigned to Clarke County.
An effort to speed Senate action on federal sugar control failed today. Senator McNary announced plans to try calling up his measure tomorrow, aiming to extend control until next year.
A December report describes visions of American soldiers in Germany seen as spoiling local German girls by showering them with luxuries, wine and fine foods, highlighting cultural tensions during the occupation era.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Mr Brown returning from Savannah and attending a meeting with state delegates. Mentions Governor Hugh M. Doiee and the South Eye Commercial entity in unclear phrasing. Names and details are obscured but indicate a formal gathering and state representation.
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