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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

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High Living Costs Partly Due to Labor Conditions

New York February 19 Howard J. Plew told the National Dry Goods Association that sustained high living costs stem from increased money and credit volumes, wage rises tied to war needs, and distribution costs. Me. Fise, an assistant U.S. attorney general, warned there will be little relief as labor groups demand full cooperation and longer hours.

New York Howard J. Pleg National Dry Goods Association Klesa Fise

Sunshine Laughs Delight But Dull Evening Show

Richard Carle's musical revue proves he can deliver comic chatter and a lively turn by Tedk Murdock yet the overall performance lags. The dancing sequence Hispaniola Crawl earns praise though the audience remains reserved and the house not crowded.

Richard Carle Mr. Carle Tedk Murdock Hispaniola Dancs Murdock

Wildcats Leave OMB for Auburn Showdown

Coach Stageman leads the Wildcats to Auburn to challenge the Tigers on their home floor. Georgia aims for a strong effort despite sick star Rawson and Hal Campbell likely missing. The team expects a tough game, with Mercer next in Macon and Athens set to host the Atlanta Athletic nine to close the 1920 football season.

Stageman Wildcats Auburn Azieavers Tiger Hal Campbell Georgia Boys Mercer Macon Athens Atlanta Athletic

Women Vote Against Military Training

In Chicago on June 19 the National League Women adopted a resolution opposing universal military training and camp programs. The closing session debated enforcement of League of Nations with reservations deemed vague. Free speech and free representation were urged amid a spirited discussion.

Hicago National League Universal Campul League of Nations

Pomerenes Withdraw From Democratic Presidential Race

The report notes that Pomerenes, a senator from Chin, withdrew from the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press dispatch states the move was to devote more time to personal or state matters, with limited detail on the impact or next steps.

Associated Press Pomitera Democrat Chin

Senators PauseAs Senate Fails To Take Up Treaty

Washington February 19 Associated Press Senators did not take up the treaty today as no one was prepared to speak and there was no clear intent to hurry a decision.

Washington Senate

City Sells Street Improvement Bonds in Athens

Athens approved bonds totaling 150000 were bought by James F Shehane for 157501.11 after seven bids. Other bids ranged from 155640.00 by William E Buch Co to 150687.87 by Continental Trust Co Macon, with Athens firms and major lenders among the bidders.

Athens James F. Sbehane William E Buch Auguste Shehane Mr. Shehane Unen M. Shehane North East Georgia Smith College Avenue James F

Longshoremen End Waterfront Strike in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 19 the Union Freight Handlers and Coastwise Longshoremen voted to return to work and lift the export freight embargo, ending labor troubles on the waterfront this afternoon.

New Orleans

Opinions differ on sale of ships by shipping board

Washington February 13 Associated Press reports conflicting views on whether to immediately sell thirty former German liners offered by the shipping board. Chairman Payne said passenger service costs exceed 75 million dollars and urged a sale under a board approved plan. Vice Chairman Stevens favored immediate sale claiming true value. He suggested reconditioning before sale.

Associated Press Washington Shipping Board Senate Commerce Committee Chatpman Payne Stevens

Judge Hodges Postpones Hart Superior Court Term

Hart County February 18 Judge W L Hodges postponed indefinitely the Hart superior court term that would have convened next Monday. The delay followed a petition from many to aid efforts against the flu epidemic and adjournment to a later date was agreed upon. Americans at Maras Turkey are safe state department says.

Martwell W. L. Hodges Hart Superior Court Marsh Turkey Associated Press Washington Maral State Department

Banner Installs New Duplex Press for Faster Timely Print

The Banner announces arrival of a modern duplex press with an erector and machinists to set up in days. Due to prior strikes, shipment was delayed but is now ready for operation within ten days to two weeks. The paper aims to publish sooner, serving thousands of subscribers with increased daily copies.

Iisuier Thu Banne Bio Press The Times

Adriatic Question May Be Reopened

President Wilson moved to bring the Adriatic question before the allied supreme council stirring interest in both Allied and neutral nations. The council replied with held publication pending three powers decision. European talks floated inviting premier to the United States to pursue the Paris December nine pact and propose practical steps if accepted by Italy and Yugoslavia. The usual aim appeared to seek U S involvement to solve the issue.

Europe United States Paria

Mrs Geraldine Griffith Buried in Danielsville Rites Today

Funeral services for Mrs Geraldine Griffith wife of O K Griffith are set for 10 o clock this morning at the Danielsville church. Interment will be in the local cemetery with survivors including her husband her parents Mr and Mrs E C Carson of Cornwallis and three brothers and six sisters.

Geraldine Grifith O. K. Grifith Danielsvile Danielsville E. C. Carson Cornelis

Texans register opinion on progressive platform

A Gainesville Texas report notes Joseph W Uniley announces his candidacy for the Democratic ticket after endorsing a progressive Democratic National Administration federal prohibition woman suffrage and opposition to the League of Nations A separate dispatch from Indianapolis reports petitions circulating to nominate Vice President Marshall for the Democratic presidential primary In late items W S Doggett is injured in the Seaboard yard when knocked from a boxcar and N Goodman estate window is broken by a rock tossed by an unknown actor no loss of items yet confirmed.

iBy Associates Press Gainesville Texas United States Joseph W. Uniley Teket League of Nations Marshall Indianapolis Indiana Doggett Seaboard Yard

Essay Suggestions for US Army Citizenship Writing

An army officer in Atlanta offers essay guidance for pupils on writing about army life. He urges asking elders, expressing ideas clearly, and counting words. Emphasizes sincerity, originality, and readiness to write without notes, plus benefits of army life and citizenship themes.

Atlanta

Germans threaten to hang Erzberger in agrarian league session

In a February meeting of the League of German Agrarians speeches drew "Hang him" as Mathias Erzberger, vice premier and minister of finance, was named. Chairman Von Hagenhem urged labor agitators who inflamed farm workers and dealt with them swiftly.

Erzberger Associated Press League of German Agrarians Mathias Exberger von Hagenhem

Morgan Attends State Insurance Convention in Atlanta

Mr F F D Morgen superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in this city is attending the state convention being held in Atlanta today and tomorrow. The meeting focuses on company interests and valuable officers in this section are in good hands.

F. F. DP. Morgan Henge Sisted Drace F. FE. D. Morgen Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Atlanta Morgan

New York District Attorneys Accused of Office Misconduct

Albany Feb 19 Governor Smith received from Raymond F Almirall a grand jury spec accusing three New York assistant district attorneys of misconduct John T Dolling of conspiracy to falsely indict Gaston B Means and James E Smith of neglecting duties in gambling and disorderly house cases Edward P Kilroy is accused of neglect in prosecutions District Attorney Swann blames big interests and says the charges were brought to oust Mayor Hyla and target William Randolph Hearst

Albany N. Y Smith Raymond F. Almirall Freeman New Yor County John T. Dolling Gaston B. Means James E. Smith Edward P. Kilroy Swann Hyla William Randolph Hearst

Shackelford Set for Southern Speaking Tour Today

Thomas J. Shackelford plans a trip from Athens through Arkansas to address farmers on the American Cotton Association. He previously toured Louisiana urging boycotts of the New York Cotton Exchange and pushing to relocate the exchange to New Orleans.

Thomas J. Shackelford Athens Arkansas American Cotton Association Shackelford Louisiana New York Cotton Exchange New Oreans

Mason to be buried Friday in Cedar Grove church

Funeral services for Frie L. Mason age 35 will be held Friday at 2 oclock at Cedar Grove church Madison County. He died at his home near Danielsville yesterday morning after a week illness. Rev R J Huff of Atlanta will officiate. He is survived by his wife Drue Duffel Mason three sons and one daughter two sisters Mrs J A Huff Athens and Mrs Alice Brown Bowmay seven brothers Earl L Royston W W Franklin County W C Lavonia L L Texas Charles Roy and Warren B Athens pallbearers will be his brothers and one brother in law.

Cedar Grove Madison County Alice Brown Bowmay Earl L. Royston W. W Pranklin County W. C Lavonia L. L Texas Charles Roy Warren B Athens

Week of Song Postponed to February 23 at UGA

The national week of song is postponed to next week starting Monday February 23 with practices at schools churches and homes. The week ends Saturday February 28 with a four o clock gathering in front of the University of Georgia chapel as participants sing patriotic old favorites.

University of Georgia Chapel Eee P. C. Jones

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