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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
London January 28 William Marconi informs Wally Mail that investigations are in progress regarding the origin of the mysterious signals he recently described as being received by his wireless instruments Marconi insists nobody can yet say definitely whether they originate on earth or in the other worlds
Pictures of Gly taken in the air by Aviator Monte Rolte of the Rolfepps Flying Company show a passenger carrying trio of planes over Athens yesterday. The aerials sweep downtown, residences, suburbs, factories, schools, and colleges as the fleet tours the area. The company plans to project copies on June 11 and runs a local flying school, touting safety and rapid aviation growth. Rolfe, piloting since 1910, recently completed a 1000 mile tour to promote aviation.
Cleveland Ohio January 28 The high cost of living is linked to the federal reserve board and Dr Harvey W Wiley. An address before Congress argues inflation is due to currency expansion and calls for gradual withdrawal of inflated currency and a standard of value instead of gold.
Athens businessman and artist Hugh Hodgson played in Weleston Memorial Hall under the Atlanta Music Study Club. He studied in Berlin under Madame Stepanoff, performed in New York and other cities, and received loud acclaim for Chopin pieces, Bach-Tausig works, Liszt and Meyerbeer-Liszt encores, and graceful Strauss encore selections.
Grand Rapids Jan 234 Progress was made today in jury selection for the trial of United States Senator Newberry and 123 codefendants charged with conspiracy to violate federal election statutes. Eight prospective jurors passed for cause, two others were excused by the court. Peremptory challenges will not be expressed until twelve are passed.
San Francisco January 28 Will Hays chairman of the Republican committee announces the appointment of an advisory committee on policies and platforms. The 175 member panel includes 19 women and aims to gather advice from leaders across groups industries business and professions for party platform formulation.
Senator Willon H. King argues in Hearst's Magazine January issue that radical overthrow plans attack government and private property, labeling them absurd. He presents fundamental economics as plain common sense and urges citizens to read and reflect on these laws.
Magnus W. Alexander of Boston, secretary of the employers group, charges Bernard Baruch wrecked the Washington conference. He asked no reason. The convention approved a campaign to educate stylish dressing for American men, including a traveling style show visiting major cities nationwide.
New York January 28 The wool market nears the normal prewar level and raw wool demands will be met in full, says Arthur Williams federal food administrator after talks with American Woolen Association. Mills are expected to resume normal output this year after war time focus on army and navy cloth, with 65 percent capacity. Woolen experts urge buyers to adopt standard styles and plain durable materials to lower clothing prices.
London on Tuesday January 27 reports Marconi in an interview in the Daily Mail about unexpected signals interfering with wireless instruments before and after the war. He notes simultaneous signals from New York and London with equal intensity, speculates on distant origins, possible natural disturbances like solar eruptions, and the remote chance of alien communication, urging further investigation beyond any definite explanation.
Montesano Washington January 28 Mrs Emily C Patterson of Aberdeen was chosen temporary juror in the trial of eleven alleged Industrial Workers of the World charged with murder in the armedistice day shooting at Centralia. American Legion members plan their own unofficial jury as Seattle labor groups decide to have twelve men attend and render a verdict to labor.
Waycross January 28 Fred Hengeveld known as Dutch has accepted the head coaching job for Davidson College North Carolina men basketball and baseball to replace resigning Fete Crayton. A Davidson graduate of 1918 he starred as pitcher and center for the Wildcats and led the Davidson five as captain before joining the Southern league Little Rock club. Roy Nix of the University of Georgia spent the weekend at home.
In McAllen Texas, tenants and army members were forced to land 30 miles south of the town tonight. They were held by Davis and Grimes, who said they will gain freedom tomorrow. The incident centers on E F Davis and the dropped landing point.
New York on January 28 reports a hammering star with a KO win over Lightweight C Leonard described as the champion. Also noted, Reynolds, vice-president of United Cigar Stores, died at his Evanston home at age 62.
Mrs. J W Barnett of Athens and Mrs J W Watt were honored guests at Kinchafoonee Country Club as Mrs Edwin Sterne hosted seventeen tables of bridge. High score won by Mrs W C Fripp. Guests included Helen Williams of Arkansas and Katheryn Marsh of Winona, with Mrs Alice Thomas visiting from Atlanta. the event drew many friends and was among the season’s largest parties.
Lincoln neb a buck private recalls meeting the A E F commander in chief. Hudson Hawley European correspondent for Home Sector describes the general as more than a military figure, sharing stories of Roosevelt Napoleon and Sherman and even jokes about cadet life at West Point. The account reads with humor and human detail of a wartime officer.
Washington January 28 Irman Wadeworth of the Senate military committee said Representative Mondell Wyoming Republican leader in the House is wrong claiming a billion dollars is needed for the army reorganization bill with universal training. He cited a War Department estimate of 600 million dollars annually.
In Winder on January 28, Watkinsville was defeated on its home court by Winder with a 22 to 6 score. Winder seeks future game bookings and asks teams to contact Dumont Harrison at Winder High School. Visitors from Elberton included Mr and Mrs Ralph Pierce Miss Kathleen Grogan and Messrs Heard and Maxwell for the Mills Volunteer event.
Samuel Gompers, in the Federationist, denounces Bolshevism completely and for all time. He argues Bolshevik publications fail to match the impact of journals of opinion like the Nation and New Republic and cites Russian events showing dictatorship, dis franchisement of peasants, and subjugation of labor through force and executions.
The board meets to open a six week summer session with 1100 teachers from nearly every county. Courses will continue and expand for the six weeks. The program aids teachers who return to their schools with benefits and can count toward college degrees.
Mrs J E Hays president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs urges clubwomen to support thrift as government work. She recalls a council meeting in Asheville where the General Federation resolution offered aid to promote a thrifty nation and notes state convention emphasis. Mrs Samuel Lumpkin is chairman for the Sixth Federal Reserve District.
In The Outlook January 21 issue, former Athenian Branch Bocock writes an authoritative article on the Revolutionary Menace. The foreword notes the piece is part of a 1920 program addressing eight great national problems and relies on official Communist writings and original radical sources.
Washington reports a Republican Democrat stalemate over the peace treaty reservations seeks no quick agreement. Article X and the Monroe doctrine remain disputed with Democrats demanding joint interpretation and limited exemptions. If talks fail, leaders plan to bring the issue to the Senate floor within about two weeks.
University of Georgia basketball team travels to Auburn Alabama for a Saturday night game coached by the team official. Later in the season Auburn coeds expected to visit for potential matchups with Christian college. Local fans recall a recent Y W C A game versus Christian college.
Washington reports that national banks in fourteen Southern states hold total resources exceeding 3.0 billion dollars, an increase of 850 million since 1899, showing banking power shifting from the East. South Carolina Senate rejects federal woman suffrage amendment ratification in a 30 to 4 vote. Milton Clotfelter, three, son of Mr and Mrs B J Clotfelter of Bogart, dies after two weeks illness.
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