Brutal Treatment Charged at Capt Detzer Court Martial
New York December 9. A court martial opens at Governors Island over brutal treatment of American expeditionary force members. Capt Karl W Dertzner of Port Wayne alleged to have tortured prisoners to force confessions. First sergeant A 9 Madden of Pittsburg and Sgt Frank L Hoyt face related charges. Detzer allegedly ordered long hours at attention, withheld food, pulled men by hair, struck faces, and threatened with pistols. Private Marcello of the 110th Machine Gun Battalion reportedly forced to swallow a lit cigarette.
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New York
Smith
Governor's Island
Karl W. Dotny
Port Wayne
Detrer
A. 9
Madden
Pittsburg
John BE. Madden
Kentucky
Frank L. Hoyt
Detzer
France
Marcello
110Th Machine Gun
Navy Board Recommends Fleet Expansion by 1925
Washington December 9 The Navy General Board urges that the United States reach parity with the world's strongest navies by 1925. Its 1921 program calls for two battleships one battle cruiser ten scout cruisers five submarines six submarines and related support ships.
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Washington
United States
Navy General Board
Fts
Three Persons Are Bridge Gives Away Atta Dec
J D Clements a soldier Mrs Inez Hazelbig and an unidentified woman drowned when an automobile plunged through a bridge over Utah Creek Floods undermined the bridge foundations More than ten inches of rain fell there since Saturday highest in forty years Railroads hampered by weather conditions
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Atta
J. D. Clements
Inez Hazelbig
Utah Creek
Bradstreet Says H. C. I. Still Going Higher
New York reports continued wholesale price increases for Nrteg aa, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. Analysts note larger demand and supply frictions as contributing factors to further upward movement through December.
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Bradstreet
New York
Restrictions Not Effective In South Regional Coal Plan
Atlanta December 8 The Southern Regional Coal Committee said nationwide fuel restrictions announced in Washington are not in effect for the South until formally promulgated in Atlanta. Changes suggested to Washington will not take effect. November 29 regulations with modifications remain in force. Removal awaits settlement of the coal strike, likely ten days or more.
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Atlanta
Washington
Southern Regional Coal Committee
Mexican Supreme Court Takes Up Jenkins Case
The Mexican supreme court assumed jurisdiction over the case of Consular Agent Jenkins, noted by the American embassy with no detail. U.S. officials said this change does not alter Washington’s stance on diplomatic matters under Mexican law. Senate committee debates Mexico conditions, with Fall opposing armed intervention and urging possible relations with Carranza.
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Washington
Mexican Supreme Court
Jenkins
State Department
United States
Carranza
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Fall
H. T. Oliver
Mexico City
Carrants
War Conditions Continue in England Highlight Fuel Shortage
London reports ongoing wartime controls limit meat purchases and energy supplies. Gas, coal, and electricity regulations reduced, worsening fuel shortage and causing hardship for individuals and industry.
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England
London
Soviet State Planned for Yucatan Mexico
Washington reports a Soviet government will be established in the Yucatan region of Mexico, with Excelsior of Mexico City asserting that, absent military action, the first Soviet state in Mexico will soon be a reality. The region has harbored many Bolshevik agents and recent events in Muna are cited by Mexico City press.
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Washington
Mexico
E Excelsior
Yucatan
Muna
Maxico City
Plans South Pole Trip By Leston Aim
John L Cope leads ambitious South Pole expedition with British backing and expert team. Details promising preparation, funding, and path to extreme trek as experts join Gouin Rae and advance stages toward final design and deployment.
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Leston
John L.cope
Gouin Rae
Dealers Postpone Athens Auto Show to December 18
At a meeting of the Athens Automobile Dealers Association the opening of the show was postponed to December 18 due to the condition of the watcher. The delay allows extra time for preparation and two daily musical programs then. Secretary Denny said the postponement will yield a better display with a complete line of cars and accessories for Athens and surrounding area.
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Athens
Georgia
Denny
Dealers’ Association
Mine Leaders Say No Decision Reached On Strike
Indianapolis December 9 The United Mine Workers general committee adjourned after considering President Wilsons plan to end the strike from 2 to 6:30 pm An 14 percent wage increase would await a presidentially appointed commission including a miner and an operator to adjust wages and coal prices to living costs The miners did not accept the plan and many expect another general convention to authorize an end to the strike actions The White House corrected an earlier misinterpretation of Palmer’s message confirming no acceptance by the miners
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Palmer
White House
Wison
United Mine Workers
Newa.R Schedules Take Effect Across the South
Rail authorities implement revised schedules affecting Athens and other cities as Beaboard service curtails trains. The changes, ordered by the fuel administration and road administration, appear in the paper’s further section.
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Road Administration
Athens
Beaboard
Mexicans Told to Stay at Home Policy Spreads
A brief note reports authorities urging Mexican residents to remain at home amid unclear security or public order concerns. Officials emphasize safety and compliance with local directives as communities monitor evolving conditions and wait for further guidance.
Tennessee Lady Run Down News Item
A fragmented report describes a Tennessee woman in declining health with mentions of overwork worry and unspecified medical concerns. The text is garbled with many unreadable words and name fragments, offering little clear detail on persons or events.
South Religious Workers Gather for Interchurch Movement meetings
Special to the Banner reports statewide evangelical conferences opening in Nashville and Lexington drawing hundreds of delegates from Tennessee and Kentucky with further sessions planned in Birmingham Knoxville and Lynchburg under the Interchurch World Movement southeastern HQ in Atlanta. Leaders say the gatherings ignite southern Christian leadership to meet urgent religious community needs as Dr Will Alexander notes a historic awakening in the Old Dominion and its links to social life.
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Atlanta
South
Nashville
Lexington
Tennesee
Kentucky
Birmingham
Knoxville
Lynchburg
United States
Interchurch World Movement
Wich
Will Alexander
Richmond
Old Dominium
Natfram Point
Posesh A Vance
Knosville
Avante
Maca
Battery Demonstration at Willard Storage Battery Technical School
A Willard Storage Battery Company event at a technical school shows battery cells under real service conditions. Impure water is introduced with different substances such as nitric acid, ammonium salt, and hydrochloric acid to observe effects. Students learn how impurities alter battery performance and which impurities affect cells most.
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Willard Storage Battery Company
Athens Needs a New Hotel for Crowded Visitors
Athens residents argue the city requires a new hotel to ease crowding during the Automobile Show and other attractions. Many visitors bring business and trade, yet existing accommodations are insufficient. The call focuses on building capacity to relieve nightly congestion.
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Athens
Hasaby
Denny Attends Cole Motor Dealers Meeting in Atlanta
W C Denny of Denny Motor Company and W F Stark join four dealers at the Capital City Club in Atlanta for a Cole Motor Car Company round table. General Sales Manager J E Roberts outlines pledges for 1920 and 1921 as Cole emphasizes Aero Eight features and advertising themes.
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W. C. Denny
Denny Motor Company
W. F. Stark
Cole Motor Car Company
Capital City Club
Atlanta
W. P. Dorough
Indianapolis
Ind
Taylor Motor Company
Cole
Georgia
Alabama
J. E. Roberts
H. R. Hyman
Atwood
Cole Motor Company
Mr. Roberts
South
Road Bumps Lose Jazz Time Wallop
A car review explains how Overland 4 three point suspension keeps a vehicle steady over rough roads. Comparing the system to circus performers balancing on horses, the piece notes the springs lift wheels over bumps, smoothing motion and preventing jolts. It highlights engineers and the lever principle behind the design.
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Belden ‘Nays
Society of Automotive Engineers
Overland 4 introduces new spring suspension with flexible lever action
The Overland 4 features a flexible lever spring system that eliminates road bobbing by using springs that protect the passenger. A new term is used to describe the car's suspension, emphasizing its smooth ride and chassis placement fifteen inches beyond the axle for a 130 inch wheelbase in a compact economy.
Remembering the old Georgia ball clubs of 75
Mr Henry G Greene recalls the summer of 76 in Savannah and the old Georgia club from 75. He notes no gloves were used then and the live ball produced high scores. He preserves memories of players McDermot Haventy Price and Greene and honors Bob Helland’s death, as the old guard fades.
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Henry G. Greene
Ian
Bob Helland
McDermot
Haventy
Price
Greene
Police Court Sets New High Record
The Civil Service Commission met to approve routine matters and accept reports from police and fire departments. Fireman Roy M. resigned and Charlie W. Mead was elected police court in the history of that court. Nearly three thousand dollars in fines were collected. The full report itemizes cases, arrests, and turnkey amounts.
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Civil Service Commission
Police and Fire Department
Roy M. RS
Charlie W. Mead
Savannah dispatches hint at Dorsey Georgia governor run
Special to Banner from Atlanta reports Savannah dispatches suggest Governor Dorsey is weighing a run for governor. When asked by reporters about condensing the campaign, he stated he has not determined not to run and that friends across the state urge him to consider candidacy seriously.
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Banner
Atlanta
Savannah
Cond
Eparate
Caid
Naval Vessels Carry Own Stille Yea Said Orr
In Athens W G Orr commented on naval vessels carrying their own stills. The remark reflects wartime logistics and self sufficiency discussions.
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