Atlanta session calls for tougher prohibition enforcement
More than 100 leaders gathered to urge Congress to fund stricter enforcement of prohibition laws to curb deaths from wood alcohol poisoning. The resolution by E. Clarke of the Anti-Saloon League demanded the death penalty for wood alcohol sellers and greater government action at all levels. Georgia and several Southern states sent dry leaders. including Gen. Forrest of Mississippi and Judge Broyles, with Howard Russell among endorsers.
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Banner
Atlanta
Congress
E. ¥. Clarke
Southern Campa
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition Enforcement Conference
Congress of the United States
Gen. N. 3. Forrest
Kioxi
Misa
Lows of
Confederate Veterans
Col
W. McDonald Lee
Richmond
Howard J. Russell
Anti Saloon League of America
Nash R. Broyles
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennssee
Florida
Virginia
Haygood No Longer Minister to Denmark Reported
Norman Haygood is no longer the American minister to Denmark after the Senate failed to confirm his nomination and no recess appointment was made. He returned and conferred with Secretary Lansing while officials refused to discuss charges he was friendly to Soviet authorities.
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Haygood
Soviets
Associated Pre
Washington
Norman Haygood
Denmark
State Department
Senate
Hapgood
Lansing
Witness Testimony On Bath Tub Scene In New Murder Trial
Los Angeles dispatch reports Gustave Leon Hardt testified that he visited Harry New at 1 AM and found him in a bath tub wearing underwear with no water, New saying he planned a bath to get ready for tomorrow as defense seeks to prove insanity in the case involving the murder of his sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Gustave Leon Hardt
Harry New
Oren
New
Officials Approve Plan Of Cattle Trust Settlement
Washington December 29 officials denied any protest against the settlement of meat packers antitrust proceedings. Cattlemen Justice Department officials and the Texas Cattle Raisers Association president said the plan had been approved and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White
House
John Miler
Fort Stockton
Texas
Department of Justice
Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
American Legion Opposes German Opera Performances
Indianapolis Dec 29 The American Legion executive committee endorsed opposition to German opera and concerts by German or Austrian artists in a telegram to the Americanization Commission, signaling a stand against such performances.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Executive Committee of
the Legion
Americanization Commission of Legion
Murder charge against Beatrice Vester in Detroit case
Mount Clemens Michigan December 29 warrant for Beatrice Vester on a charge of murdering J Stanjey Brown son of a wealthy Detroit manufacturer issued after information from Giadya Summit Battle Creek Police seek a man possibly linked to the case Brown suspected killed for money
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Detroit
Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Beatrice Vester
J. Stanjey Brown
Giadya Summit
Battle Creek
Brown
Funeral Day Clash Wounds Twenty Five in Havana
In Havana on December 29 police clashed with funeral attendees of a laborer killed in a demonstration against the high cost of living. Twenty five were wounded and ten gravely hurt along the funeral march line.
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Associated Press
Havana
Bond Pledge For Consular Jenkins Questioned
Reports circulated from the Mexican consulate claim President Wilson or Secretary Lansing paid the bond to free American Consular Agent W. Q. Jenkins from Puebla jail. The Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee will investigate Mexican affairs. Francis J. Kearyful announced the inquiry. Lansing denied knowing Hansen who allegedly furnished the bond.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Wilson
Lansing
Puebla
Senate Foreign Relations
Francis J. Kearful
J. Salter Hansen
Hansen
United States
Paper price hikes push Sunday editions up nationwide
Rochester papers raise prices due to higher production costs effective January 4. The Democrat and Chronicle moves to 7 cents per copy, 21 cents per month, 2.50 per year, while the Rochester Herald also increases its Sunday price to 7 cents with monthly and yearly rates rising. Virginia papers consolidate due to paper shortages, and advertising rates rise in Syracuse, Detroit, Altoona, Albany, and Toledo as publishers seek to offset costs.
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Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Herald
Virginia
Richmond
Althonel
Oceon
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Syracuse
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Detroit News
Altoona
Altoona Mirror
Albany
Toledo Times
Toledo
American People Hinder H. C. of L. Campaign
Washington says the public slows the high cost living drive by insisting on clothing made only from meat wool. Howard Figg, assistant to Attorney General Palmer, in charge of the campaign, declared today that consumer demand blocks efforts to lower clothing prices.
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Dy Associated Press
Washington
Howard Figg
Palmer
Longshoremen Sued Over Unloading Fees Dispute
In New Orleans two suits were filed in federal court seeking more than 50 000 in damages from two Longshoremen's Unions chapters after crews refused to unload two fertilizer cargoes last week without a ten cent per hour wage increase over the then agreed rate. The ship owners filed the suits.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Wingate Purchases Dallas Bludwine Plant Shares
H. C. Anderson announced that B. B. Wingate formerly of Athens bought all shares in the Dallas Bludwine plant, paying $25,000 for the company’s interest in the facility that distributes products across Texas and Oklahoma.
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Wingate
Athens
Texas
H. C. Anderson
Athena Bludwine Company
B. B. Wingate
Bludwine
Dallas
Tex
Oklahoma
Chaney Outpoints Kilbane In Eight Round Feather Bout
Johnny Kilbane, reigning featherweight champion, was outfought and outpointed by Young Chaney of Baltimore in an eight round match at Jersey City on December 29. New York papers favored Chaney’s showing, calling this a clear contest win.
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Chaney
Jersey City
Young Chaney
Baltimore
Johnny Kilbane
New York
Sport
Labor Men Oppose Antesiaike Clause in Railroad Talks
Washington officials report representatives of four railroads and allied trades adopting a principles declaration opposing registration that would classify railway workers as illegal. Samuel Gompers urged removing penalty clauses from pending railroad legislation affecting striking workers and supported government control of railroads for at least two more years as a test. He met with Daniel Willard, head of Baltimore & Ohio, but details were not disclosed amid reports that route railway executives oppose the strike clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Noods
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Route Railway
Laure
Athens boy named regimental adjutant at Tech
C W Hodgson of Athens has been appointed regimental adjutant at the Georgia Tech Reserve Officers Training Corps. He earned the post for his special fitness shown in both plastic and military records. The War Department supports three unit RO T at Tech, led by Capt. A L Pendleton. The government provides equipment, uniforms, and a monthly $12 Advanced Course stipend. The program offers attractive military options, with diploma only after basic courses completed.
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C. W. Hodgson
Athens
Georgia School of Technology
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
War Department
Rescue Officers Training Corps
Infantry
Heavy Artillery
Signal Corps
Tech
A. L. Pendleton
Regular Army
France
R.O. T
Military Department
Alleged Murderer Refuses Bail In Kentucky Case
Dr. Orlo g Schott charged with killing office assistant Elizabeth Griffith refused a 15000 dollar bail and stayed in jail awaiting exam. Laurene Gardner testifies they were delivering Christmas presents when Griffith was shot. Police note Schott had proposed a trial marriage with Griffith, his former fiancée. Gene Garder released on bond pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
Orlotopher G. Schott
Mivazabeth Ford Griffith
Kentucky
Schott
Laurene Gardner
Miss Griffith
Jangene Gardner
Thenvenilé
Widow of Denmark Hall builder makes large bequest
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 29. The States University at Athens will gain from the death of Mr. Denmark, a resident of this city. His husband left 5,000 to the Institution in memory of a son who died young, and the entire estate to the University on the elder son's death. His widow, who died yesterday, contested the will, but five years ago an agreement set aside a substantial part of the estate in trust for the University. Denmark's dining hall has been a key campus facility for Georgia students seeking an education.
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Savannah
States University At
Athens
Denmark
Georgia
Plot Against Capt Detzer Alleged by Soldier
New York December 29 An alleged plot to frame Captain Karl Detzer now on trial for cruelty to American soldiers was revealed by Sergeant Stephen Madden former first sergeant of the department of criminal investigation Madden testified that Hoyt the informant dug a hole under a two foot wall to eavesdrop and that Hoyt urged other prisoners to make criminal statements against Detzer saying the only way to get out of trouble was to shift the blame to him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Karl Detzer
Stephen Madden
Department of Criminal Investigation
Frank Hoyt
Madden
Hoyt
Detzer
Hayt
Respite Sought for Landers Awaiting Execution
Governor Dorsey is asked to grant a respite for 19 year old Jackson County resident Hollis Landers who is under a death sentence for shooting Sheriff Cliff Barber. Attorneys file an extraordinary motion for a new trial and request a delay until February 27.
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Dorsey
Hollis Landers
Jackson County
Cliff Barber
Coal Exports Allowed After Strike Halt
Washington December 29 export of bituminous coal shut off during the recent strike will be permitted by order of Director General Hines tonight. Instructions authorize export through Newport News and Baltimore of fifty percent of the October handling, with similar arrangements planned for other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Newport News
Baltimore
Tunney knocks out Pearce in second round bout
Gene Tunney, eight heavyweight champion of the American Expeditionary Forces, stops Bob Pearce of Chicago in the second round of an eight round match in Jersey City. Tom Cowler beats Al Reich in the third round after Reich is disqualified for water sprayed by his seconds. Reich knocked down three times.
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IGHT
Pierce
Chicago
Jersey City
Gene Tunney
Bob Pearce
Tom Cowler
al Reich
New York
Reich
Small Fire Calls Firemen to Hendricks Street
Firemen were summoned shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday to Hendricks Street to combat a small blaze in a residence described as a negro house on that street.
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Hendricks
Hendricks Street
Ziron Iron Tonic Endorsed By Wooten Of Scot Aid Ga
Sick people gain weight and strength by using Ziron Iron Tonic as claimed by Clayton Wooten of Scot Aid Georgia. He says the tonic helped him eat three meals daily and gain eight pounds. The ad promises a druggist guarantee refund if the first bottle fails to benefit.
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Clayton Wooten
Scotaid
Japanese Troops to Siberia Replace Others Amid Negotiations
Washington reports indicate Japanese troops are being sent to Siberia as replacements while negotiations over expanding the Japanese army there continue. With Czecho Slovak troops returning to aid Allied forces, Americans may depart, though the railway mission and Trans Siberian operations require a military guard for now. About 9,000 Americans in Siberia are volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siberia
State Department
Americana
Leat
Hapgood Resigns as Minister to Denmark Explains Reasoning
Norman Hapgood issued a statement from New York on December 30 denying any sympathy or relations with the Soviet of Russia while explaining his resignation as minister to Denmark. He argued Bolshevism has grown stronger due to blockades affecting Russia and Europe lacking raw materials. He cited responding to Colonel George Harvey's alleged fake goods as a motive and condemned Hank's Weekly attack as foolish and vindictive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Russia
Europe
George Harvey
Oods
Hank's Weekly
Half Million Fire Destroys Tampa Wholesale District
A blaze in Tampa’s wholesale district destroys two blocks in the water front area causing nearly a half million dollars in damage and blacking out the city’s business section. Flames, sparks from a bay steamer, oil barrels and ammunition stored in Perkins & Sharp warehouse explode. Robberies target offices in Citizens National Bank Building as extra police are deployed.
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Tampa
Fla
Perkins & Sharp
Citizens National Bank
Uncle Sam Melts Dollars to Make Dim es
Ten million dollars in silver are melted at the United States Mint in Philadelphia to form bars, later turned into dimes quarters and half dollars. The process is chosen as a cheaper method than purchasing silver on the open market, where prices have risen to highs in years.
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Uncle Sam
Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States Mint
Prosperity keynote in year end Chamber report
Washington reports continued business activity with orders in excess of capacity in manufacturing and confidence in retail demand through the next harvest. Farmers prosper, buying more farm machinery and purebred livestock, though late crops south and central states suffered damage. Building activity is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Committee On Statistics
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Representative of Doherty Company to Visit Athens
President M G Nicholson of the Athens Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from W P Strobhar of the Henry L Doherty and Company stating an intended 1920 visit to Athens to offer services for bringing industries to the community. He aims to discuss conditions in Athens and prospects for 1920, noting the firm’s Wall Street prominence may boost local development.
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M. G. Nicholson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
W. P. Strobher
Henry L. Doherty and Company
Wall Street
New York
Athens
Athene
Doherty Company
Athena
Federal agents to probe wood alcohol linked tragedies
New York dispatch reports about ten federal agents sent to investigate perfume hair tonic flavoring extracts and furniture polish makers to curb wood alcohol use. Washington officials plan recommendations to Congress to curb wood alcohol production and sale after many fatalities. Chicago confirms the fourteenth death since Christmas from wood alcohol in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Washington
Congress
Commissioner Roper
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Chicago
League of Nations gains ground with women support
London dispatch reports Mina Helen Ward argues the League of Nations succeeds through educated female cooperation. She proposes a Woman's Bureau within the League and urges women be appointed for general fitness to the league rather than limited to "women's interests."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League OF Nations
Associated Press
London
Mina Helen Ward
League
First Session Commission Held on Coal Wages Prices
Washington December 29 preliminary arrangements by a three man commission appointed by President Wilson focus on wages and prices of bituminous coal. They declined to say if hearings or field visits would occur as part of the inquiry. Washington December 29 labor reacts to President Wilson suggestions as Gompers and Morrison condemn lack of recognition of unions as representation and collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Confere nce Series At First Methodist Church
Day after tomorrow Thursday and Friday Sunday School conference features top speakers. Attendees include Sunday School workers ceachent and pupils. Sessions begin Thursday afternoon with children's, adults and young people's meetings. Thursday night and Friday sessions continue under the State Sunday School Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Ceachent
State
Sande School Association
Spring term opens Monday January 5 at UGA
School opens for spring term on Monday January 5 as students from Athens return to فصل studies. New arrivals join classes while basketball season preparations continue under Coach Stegeman as the Huskies face strong southern rivals including the A. A. C. of AX.
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University of Georgia
Athena
Opeiing Ca
Ford Employes May Become Part Owners
Ford Motor Company plans a new profit sharing plain and a bonus distribution. Details were expected but not released tonight. Ford reportedly contemplates letting workers invest earnings in the firm and mentions extending to Bir employees the privilege of investing in Ford interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Bir
Stimulus from Meetings Drives Global Movement Efforts
Special report from Ganver Avanta Georgia notes nineteen conferences held through December under an interred world movement led by Dr Wil Beal final Wirester. Delegates tasked with organizing major denomination meetings met in Atlanta this week as states shared progress and plans for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganver
Avanta
Wil Beal
Atlanta
frei i + ch
Admiral Jellicoe to Visit Washington and New York
Ottawa dispatch reports Admiral Jellicoe completes regent and policy recommendations for Canada's navy and will depart for New York tomorrow. He plans visits to Washington and Florida, aligning with ongoing naval policy discussions.
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Lord Jellicoe
Associated Press
Ottawa
Awit Jellicos
New York
Washington
Florida
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