Constitution Day to be observed yearly on September 17
New York June 28 The National Security League proposes making Constitution Day a permanent national holiday celebrated on September 17. The plan calls for a nationwide demonstration this year to counter un American influences and aims to spread Americanization through education, with state directors and hundreds of speakers organizing events across the country.
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New York
United States
National Security League
Security League
Organization Committee
Congress
Associated Patriotic Bodies
Bar Associations
Chambers of Commerce
The
James M. Beck
U. S
Alton B. Parker
Nichols Murray Butler
Columbia University
Frederic R. Coudert
John H. Finley
New York State
Gevs. Smith
Goodrich
Indiana
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Cornwell
West Virginia
Carey
Wyoming
Harding
Iowa
Allen
Kansas
Roberts
Tennessee
Brumbaugh
Albert Twwhnell Hart
Harvard Univerity
Edgar A. Bancroft
Chicago
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Claude H. van Tyne
University of Michigan
National Association For Constitutonal Government
David Jayne HH
Sons of the American Revolution
American Bar Association
George T. Page
Peoria
American Association
Charles Thaddeus Terry
Thomas H. Reynolds
Kansas City
George Whitelock
Baltimore
Maryland State Bar Association
Virginia State Bar Association
Richmond
James C. Jones
St. Lewis
Missouri State Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
Edward Q. Keasbey
Newark
Great Patriotic
League
Federal Rubber opens distributing point in Omaha
The Federal Rubber Company of Illinois opened a new distributing warehouse in Omaha Nebraska to serve the middle west. The center will connect with warehouses in Chicago and Kansas City carrying tire casings tubes and accessories for wholesale trade. W E Schroen named manager of the Omaha branch to supervise sales in the territory.
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Toledo
Ohio
Middle West
Federal Rubber Company
Illinois
Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Kansas City
Federal Tire
W. E. Schroen
YWCA Plans Summer Conference at Blue Ridge
The YWCA announces a summer conference for women and girls at Blue Ridge North Carolina from July 22 to August 1. Sessions include Bible study and leadership training with recreation and camp style activities for girls. The total cost is 40 dollars including railroad fare from Athens and registrations are due by July 4.
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National
Young Women's Christian Association
America
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
South Central
Jesus Christ
Athens
Miss Cain
Christmas Observed in Sand Hills of Western Nebraska
In the Sand Hills of western Nebraska, Christmas observances were delayed due to the lack of churches and ministers. A missionary and his wife eventually conducted services after weeks, while families traveled long distances by wagon or on horseback. The piece notes the Episcopal Church efforts to strengthen rural worship and community life amid harsh conditions.
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United States
Nebraska
Kincaid
Bad East
Christi
Episcopal Church
Buffalo Bill
Bald Mullen
Return to Basis of Peace Planned After Signing
Washington reports discuss whether peace treaty signing ends government control of private activities, with attorney general likely deciding the scope of oversight under laws enacted during wartime. Versailles notes quote Herr Von Haimhausen on German delegation demands, including entry by the same door and full military honors.
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Washington
Versailles
Herr von Haimhausen
Henry
Halmhausen
Athens Men Red Ties Highlight Shrine Ceremonial
Athens men noted for wearing bright red neckties at the Shrine ceremony in Augusta with 1200 Shriners visiting from Georgia and South Carolina. The report describes the parade on Broad Street, the red fever, women spectators reactions, and a large barbecue at Carmichael’s.
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Athens
Augusta
Memny
Atheng
B. R. Bloodworth
W. M. Blaughter
W. A. Clarke
Gasper Palmisano
J. L. Pendley
EB. E. Hill
BE C. Paine
Paul L. Davis
W. A. Capps
Grover Mangleburg
Joe I. Downs
R. B. Bulloch
E. W. Carroll
Ed Gidley
Augusta Chronicle
Georgia
South
Carlina
Mystic Desert
Old Sol
Shriners
Broad Street
Athena
Carmichael’s Way
Ralph Arrington
Chaiirman
Ralph
Hancock House Demolished Ancient Athens Landmark
The Hancock House at the corner of Lumpkin street and Hancock avenue is being torn down, ending a tavern and stage stand that hosted notable figures. Owners included Thomas Hancock and later Capt Vincent. Hancock avenue is named after him. The house ties to early Athens history and university lore.
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Athens
Hancock House
Hancock
Lumpkin Street
Hancock Avenue
Thomas Hancock
Benjamin H. Hill
General Frierson
Georgia
Buick Factory Sold Up On Orders For Next Twelve Months
Demand for Buick cars far exceeds supply nationwide and locally. Athens Buick Company manager George Abney says orders for March 1920 delivery are being taken, with factory orders already twelve months ahead of production. Buicks are being built in record volumes and are described as better than before. The Athens agency has served the area for years and operates on a first come, first served basis. Responding now is advised to secure a Buick for next spring.
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Buick
George Abney
Athens Buick Company
Abney
Krupp Works Lose Orders By Strikes
Essen dispatch reports Krupp's works issued a statement to workers noting that strikes and unrest in Germany have cost important orders. A Dutch contract was lost to England despite lower Dutch bids, while Norwegian State railroad steel deliveries went to an American firm at higher price.
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Associated Press
Essen
Krupp
Germany
England
Krupps
Fim
League of Nations denounced as war trust in New York
In New York on June 28 Senator Johnson California led a mass meeting denouncing the League of Nations as a gigantic war trust and calling for repudiation of the covenant. Senator Rex Missouri and George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia echoed the demand. Also notes Troy B Anderson visiting his aviation brother Lieut Richard M Anderson at Ellington Field in Houston during a chaotic dispatch from Augusta.
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New York
League of Nations
Johnson
California
League For Preservation of American Independence
Senator Rex
Missouri
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Troy Anderson
Troy B. Anderson
Richard M. Anderson
Aviation Corps
Ellington Field
Houston
Texas
20000 Striking Berlin Railway Workers Refuse to Return to Work
In Berlin about 20,000 railway shop and yard workers continue the strike despite union urging a return. Railroads across the district are tied up as the stoppage continues.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Army manpower agreement reaches 170000 with surge option
By Associated Press Washington June 28 conference reached agreement on the naval appropriation bill fixing the personnel for next year at 170000 officers and men with a proviso authorizing the president in case of emergency to increase this number to 190000.
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Washington
Naval
House
Senate
Gasoline and Radio Men to Be Sent to Siberia
Seven radio operators and five gasoline engine men are needed at once for the Legal Corps U S Army for a Siberia assignment. They must pass a physical exam and, if successful, will join the Siberian Replacement Detachment in San Francisco. Sergeant Fisher, head of the Athens U S Army Recruiting Station, 202 Shackleford Building, is reviewing applicants.
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Ligal Corps
U. S. Army
Siberia
San Francisco
Cal
Fisher
Athyens U. S, Army
Shackleford Building
Denney Motor Co to Handle Cleveland Tractor in 13 Georgia Counties
Denney Motor Co a Georgia firm under W C Denny will serve as the distributing headquarters for Cleveland Tractor across thirteen North Georgia counties including Jackson Hall Barrow Gwinnett Walton Oconee Greene Taliaferro Lincoln Wilkes Oglethorpe Madison and Clarke An associate dealer will be appointed in each county with S R Dixon and F M Gay from Cleveland Factory assisting They also announce a new sales agency for Oliver Tractor tools from Oliver Chilled Plow Works South Bend The move aims to expand tractor use and boost regional industry profits.
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Denny Motor Co
W. C. Denny
North Georgia
Cleveland Tractor
South
Jackson
Hall
Barrow
Gwinnett
Walton
Oconee
Greene
Taliaferro
Lincoln
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Madison
Clarke
Oliver Tractor
Oliver Chillhal Plow Works
South Bend
Miss McKellar Heads University Pool This Summer
Miss McKellar, previously in charge of the Y W C A swimming pool in June, will oversee the University pool during the summer school. Miss Cornelia Mitchell serves as swimming instructor at the Y W C A for the season, with Nic Mitchell noted as an excellent swimmer and capable teacher. Officials say a minor emergency potential exists and have enlarged the schedule to meet demand. Swimmers are asked to clip and keep the schedule for reference.
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Ella Clare. McKellar
Cornelia Mitchell
Nic Mitchell
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