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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
4
Fifth District congressman marks the thirty-fifth milestone since his accident with a public note of resilience. He described ongoing recovery progress and reaffirmed his commitment to representing his constituents despite health setbacks.
Hon. Will D Upshaw of the Fifth Atlanta district recalls a farm accident that left him a cripple yet driven to educate and lead. From a rolling chair to crutches he forged a remarkable career as a national figure and congressman, inspiring praise from peers and local presses alike.
Special to Banner Atlanta Ga Feb 26 shareholders voted to raise the bank’s capital from 900 000 to 1 200 000 by issuing 6 000 shares at 200 each Shareholders of record at close of business Feb 4 1920 2 p m central time may subscribe in proportion to their existing holdings Those not subscribing may transfer rights and have stock allotted at March 22 1920 2 p m Substantial rise in capital will push surplus and population domains beyond three million dollars.
Washington Feb 24 Universal military training will be dropped from the House army reorganization bill and be handled by separate legislation at the next session of Congress, announced by Republican leaders tonight.
Berné Switzerland Feb 2 A decree issued by the French council permits free aerial traffic over Swiss territory in time of peace. Transport by air of money munitions and explosives is forbidden.
Georgia is anticipated to lead the southern states in pastor representation at the conference with more clergy attending than any other state. Delegates from leading churches expect a strong turnout and discussion on regional religious initiatives.
Atlanta February 25 speakers for pastors conferences in ten southern states announced by Interchurch World Movement headquarters. Coast team led by Dr James I Vance and Dr C H Pratt will attend Richmond Columbia Charlotte Atlanta and Jacksonville. Mississippi valley team led by Dr W B Beauchamp and Dr Egbert Smith will attend Nashville Birmingham Grenada Hattiesburg New Orleans Louisville. Additional Nashville speakers Dr E J Rawlings Dr Edmond DeBrunner and others to join Nashville program with surveys from India China Korea and Latin America. An interracial south conference and join church day on Easter planned with attendance forecast 800 to 1000 per state. Georgia expected to lead with highest turnout.
Mobile Alabama February 24 Gulf and South Atlantic ports will unite in a protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission against canceling export freight rates from the Central West R G Cobb traffic manager of the local Chamber of Commerce said today The Pennsylvania and other eastern lines have begun a push to end rates that retain exports to northern ports The move could affect bulk shipments from the Central West to eastern markets
Tampa Florida February 4 W F Harban president and general manager will be succeeded March 1 by Davies Warfield chairman of the board according to Seaboard officials here today.
German war prisoners repatriated from France begin journey through Switzerland in groups totaling 200,100 already sent back. They sing songs like Die Wehrmacht am Rhine and Deutscheland aber Alles and declare they are returning to prepare for the next war, per Swiss newspapers.
In Liberia two American Red Cross workers were released. Charette of California and Barnum of Brooklyn are identified as among those freed, with initial reports noting their safe return. The article emphasizes relief workers' release amid ongoing tensions.
Washington reports a Vladivostok cablegram stating Edward H. Charette of Stockton and Dr. Frederick L. Barnum of Brooklyn, both Red Cross workers, were released by Bolsheviki. It says three other captured Red Cross men are safe and delays are due to organized telegraph interference in Siberia.
Special to The B. Chattanooga Tenn. Dr. Egbert W Smith, executive secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions, recounts Congo Luebo’s transformation from cannibalism to schooling and crafts. In 29 years fifty thousand pupils study carpentry brick making nursing agriculture and other arts under church auspices. Luebo is one of ten missions abroad as the Presbyterian program seeks four million dollars for missions.
Noted cotton plung er Daniel J Sully predicts cotton will sell for one dollar a pound in coming years. He cites rising demand, stagnant production, and boll weevil threats as key factors. Sully operates Ranger Valley oil in Fort Worth and has large acreage in Red River county aimed at development.
Washington reports the peace treaty likely to be before the Senate again tomorrow under an agreement to keep it under consideration until ratified. Republican and Democratic leaders express uncertainty about outcomes, with a potential final test of strength if no action in two to three weeks, possibly extending into the presidential campaign.
A 15th anniversary week marks Rotary clubs in the United States Canada and worldwide with programs. Origin stories cite Paul P Harris among Chicago businessmen who formed the club in 1905 with a printer joining early on. The term Rotary stems from rotating meetings among members and early practice of “basis talks” on service in business.
Miss Marie van Gelder a longtime voice instructor at Elizabeth Mather College in Atlanta will depart for Holland in early summer to stay with her home people for several months. Once prima donna at the Royal Opera, she has sung before nearly all Europe’s crowned heads and will not teach voice during the coming season.
Washington February 25 The railroad bill was sent to the White House and the president is expected to act before private control resumes at 12:01 a.m. next Monday. The railroad brotherhoods oppose the measure and draft a memorial seeking a veto while George T. Stampton of the Farmers National Council asks the president to hear the federation’s opposition. Other farm groups pen letters approving the bill.
Atlanta February 24. Costs of electricity, lighting, and power soar, pushing public utilities toward bankruptcy. Across the South, 72 electric railway systems with 6,558 miles of track have gone bankrupt in three years. many others dissolve or abandon service as municipal systems fold. Atlanta’s street railway remains largely spared, a rare exception amid widespread financial collapse.
Berlin Feb 24 Mathita Erzberger minister of finance resigned from the cabinet today. The action is said to stem from testimony in a Nibel suit brought by Dr. Karl Holfferich minister of the treasury. Testimony alleges Erzberger smuggled large sums of private funds into Switzerland and engaged in questionable deals involving import and export permits and related ventures.
Cayton Wooten of Scot-4 uses Ziron Iron Tonic to restore vitality and claims it keeps him strong with three meals a day. He urges others, especially the weak, to try Ziron, noting a druggist guarantee and refund if the first bottle fails to help.
Special to The Banner Atlanta Ga February 24 The Salvation Army southern territory authorizes each corps to organize and equip its own brass band The Atlanta corps forms a 22 piece band under Captain A B Nicol praised at its debut The bands aim to entertain and aid charity not for profit and will serve religious gatherings patriotic events and parades with local talent trained and equipped locally
Thomas J. Shackleford of the American Cotton Association spoke to hundreds at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. He outlined an itinerary across western allies to key points and will be away from the city for several weeks.
London dispatch quoted by the Daily News rejects a New York report that William Fitzherbert, deceased in Brooklyn, was a great grandson of King George IV through Mrs Guahe bert. The paper notes Mrs Fitzherbert believed herself lawfully married to George IV and that she died childless, regardless of the marriage facts.
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