Wilson Voices Hope for Just Peace at Carnegie Hall
President Wilson urged that America will not fail to aid those freed by the nation, speaking at Carnegie Hall after landing from the George Washington. He called Paris peace just and pledged support if challenged, while warning against opposition to his vision. The trip back to Washington followed with a swift departure by special train.
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By & Ted Press
New York
Smericg
Wilson
Carnegie Hall
George Washington
Washington
Hoboken
Hudson
Paris
Banishing Military Rule From Korea
Japanese representatives urge full abolition of military rule in Korea to restore peace and order. They advocate civilian government and removal of gendarmerie police, citing abuses and a fatal incident in Cheamail church.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Korea
Japan
Cheamail
Herald of Asia
Ony
Ginners of Georgia to Have Own Paper
The Georgia Ginners Association launches The Ginners Report, a monthly publication for ginners and cotton by products. Mel M Stephenson serves as editor and secretary treasurer, with HQ in Atlanta. The group plans continuing July conventions and a fourth fifth district division in Atlanta. About six hundred ginners from the South will attend the World Cotton Conference in New Orleans in October. Georgia will send about one hundred delegates named by Stephenson for the U.S. Food Administration Cotton Seed Division.
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Atlant
Georgia
Ginners’ Report
Georgia Ginners’ Association
Mel Mo Stephenson
John R. Wittard
Wintersville
Stephenson
Atlanta
Texas
Gearsia Asssociation
New Orleans
Cotton Seed Division
U.S. Food Administration
Georgia senator seeks limits on baggage searches
Georgia Senate member T H Parker introduces a bill to amend the criminal code to prohibit use of evidence obtained by illegal arrest search or seizure. The measure aims to spare travelers from indignities of blanket baggage searches and tighten protections.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
T. H. Parker
Parker
Atlanta Business Man Tells How He Takes Booze
Atlanta grocer P. H. Johnson, described as a prominent businessman, says his drinking is well regulated. He claims he drinks full twice a year, a pint to get drunk, but needs six gallons to taper off to sobriety. He was fined $50 for possessing that much whiskey.
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Atlant
P. H. Johnson
Atlanta
Johnson
Winterville News Close Up of Local Visits and Returns
Mrs Robert Christian visiting her niece Mrs Walter Chandler left Wednesday for Crawford to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs T N Gaines of Augusta visited relatives. Will Gaines of Hartwell returned from France where he served with first aid to the wounded. Henri Winter returned from Atlanta where she taught. Marvin Griffiths and family from Atlanta spent two weeks with Mrs HOA Winter. J T Pittard and family hosted guests at Wrayswood. Charles W Pittard and Turner Coile greeted home from France. Anne 5 months old greeted Pittard upon return. Weldon Williams returned from Hartwell. Rev and Mrs Benson attended the Centenary convention in Columbus. J D Stephens visited Ruth Kerlin. Clinton Winter landed in the states and goes to Camp Gordon to be discharged.
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Robert Christian
Walter Chandler
Crawford
T. N. Gaines
Augusta
Will Gaines
Hartwell
France
Charles W. Pittard
Turner Coile
Mr. Pittard
Anne
H. A. Winter
Clinton
States
Camp Gordon
Capitol removal bill advances after swift votes
Special to the Banner reports that Atlanta committees on constitutional amendments sent the capitol removal bill back to both branches with a passage recommendation. Senate vote 17 to 7 in favor, House vote 22 to 12 in favor, while chambers were packed for the joint session.
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Atlanta
Senate
House
Bil
French Offer For Goods Sparks War Dept Sales Plan
Washington reports the French government offered only 1.5 billion dollars for American army equipment in France. The War Department ordered a sales organization for disposal of the property to be formed in France, Director of Sales Hare told the special lease committee examining war department expenditures abroad.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
War Department
Hare
Special Lease Committee
Surplus Sugar Stocks Held by Government Authorized Sale
Washington July 8 sale of 21,000,000 pounds of surplus sugar held by the War Department has been authorized at a minimum price fixed by the United States sugar equalization board to cover government costs. The stocks total 14,000,000 pounds at New Orleans and 7,000,000 pounds at San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
United States Sugar Equalization Board
New Orleans
San Francisco
Rain Is Elected Exalter Ruler of Elks
Atlantic City July 8 Frank L. Rain of Fairbury Nebraska was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks this afternoon defeating Albert T. Brophy of Brooklyn. Rain succeeds to the national post as head of the organization.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Frank L. Rain
Fairbury
Nebraska
Elks
Albert T. Brophy
Brooklyn
John Fox Dies at Virginia Home
Knoxville July 8 writer John Fox died at his Ble Stone Gap Virginia home after brief illness from pneumonia.
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John Fox
Virginia
Associated Press
Knoxville
Ble Stone Gap
Calf Club Boys Tour Inspects Calves Across Homes
Watkinsville Ga July 8 Calf Club members about thirty five toured member homes to see thriving calves and spark friendly competition. Parents provided lunches while Mr and Mrs Truitt led the group and Miss Dowdy lent her car. The 25 mile trip passed without incident and locals anticipate a strong October fair showing.
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Watkinsville
D. Truitt
Calf Club
Capitol Removal Move Heads to Voters for General Election
The senate and house constitutional amendment committee voted to report favorably a resolution to submit to state voters at the next general election the question of moving the state capitol to Macon.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Senate
House
Macon
Prohibition Enforcement Set to Take Effect
Washington July house adopts a special rule for immediate consideration of prohibition enforcement legislation by 245 to 49, signaling enough votes to enact. Members seek time to speak for and against, with passage unlikely this week.
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Associated Press
Washingon
Athens Woman Opposes Anthony Suffrage Move
Athens resident Miss Mildred Rutherford testified against ratifying the Susan B. Anthony amendment at a joint House Senate constitutional amendments hearing in Atlanta. She argued Georgia should reject woman suffrage, warning it would threaten white control in the South and invoking fears of Republican influence and the Fifteenth Amendment.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Mixa Mildred Rutherford
Athens
Jackson
Miss Rutherford
Georgia
South
Dunne Reports On Irish Conditions After Paris Return
Edward F. Dunne, returning from Paris, states a gigantic military machine including machine guns and armored cars, plus imprisonment of leaders, could prevent a republican government in Ireland. He is one of three Americans sent by Irish American societies to intercede at the peace conference.
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New York
Ireland
Edward F. Dunne
Paris
Dunne
Hotels Claim Thas Market Manipulated in Chicago
Purchasing agents for Chicago's major hotels and restaurants said robbers and brokers warned that prices of canned goods and other staples would rise 25 to 30 percent. They accused speculators of trying to manipulate the market.
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Chicago
Athens Men Buy Atlanta Property On Whitehall Street
Two Athens citizens have increased their holdings in Atlanta real estate by purchasing Nos 1919 and 195 Whitehall Street, a 100 by 200 foot parcel, for $30,000. The buyers are Dr J A Hunnicutt Devpree Hunnicutt and Mrs Stiles Hopkins, with neighboring parcels recently sold by Dr Owen Smith Mrs Jennie Lovette and Mae Morrow. No building plans announced yet, but a development proposal is being considered.
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Athens
Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Owen Smith
Jennie L. , Lovette
Mae Morrow
H. W. Grant
J. A. Hunnicutt
Devpree Hunnicutt
Stiles Hopkins
Council of Five Names Commission Investigate Fights
Paris July 8 the council of five appointed an inter allied commission to investigate the recent troubles in France and other Adriatic parts between Italian and other allied soldiers of the forces of occupation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Five
Inter-Allied
Fiaime
Adriatic
Many Russian Jews Lose Lives in Fight
In the House of Commons today the under secretary for foreign affairs said many Russian Jews have lost their lives during operations between Soviet forces and General Gregorieff's Ukrainian anti Bolshevik army moving north from the Black Sea. Gregorieff is said to be strongly anti Jewish in his sympathies.
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Associated Press
London
Gregorieff
Black Sea
House of Commons
Gregories
Skipper Admits Killing Stewarts in Self Defense Claim
William Skipper, wounded by neighbors after killing Clint Stewart near North Bend, admitted the shooting and claimed self defense. Mia Stewart and Miss Fennie Stewart also admitted the incident but denied trying to kill his wife, officials report from Philadelphia Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Miss
William Skipper
North Bend Yesteray
Clint Stewart
Mia
Stewart
Fennie Stewart
Willard Dempsey Fight Receipts Reported at 452000
Promoter Rickard announced unofficial receipts of about 452000 for the Willard Dempsey bout in Toledo on July 8. Attendance was estimated between twenty and twenty one thousand, according to Associated Press.
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Associates Press
Toledo
Rickard
Peace Hat Promises Revolution in London Headwear
London clothiers prepare to unveil the Peace Hat a new form and material for men with mystery surrounding its design. Haberdashers say men are tired of bowlers toppers and derbies and crave a fresh, distinctive style to replace the old head coverings.
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London
Associated Press
Big Deal in Greene Farm Lands Is Made
Greensboro Ga July 8 One of the biggest land deals in this section was pulled off yesterday by real estate dealers H N Copejan and L S Taylor when they sold a 45000 dollar plantation to a prominent party in North Georgia.
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Greensboro
Messrs
H. N. Cope- Jan
L. S. Taylor
North
Georgia
Trial terms of treaty irritate former Kaiser
Amerongen July 8 The former German Emperor showed irritation upon reading the clause of the peace treaty announcing a potential trial for violations of international law and treaty sanctity. He sat alone at the castle entrance in deep thought as Empress Augusta Victoria and his suite walked the grounds.
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Associated Press
Amerongen
Augusta Victoria
Hint
Conn Hohengzollern
Supplies Used by Emory Unit France Red Cross Furnished
Atlanta Georgia July 8 report highlights Red Cross support in France. Emory Unit of Georgia base hospital at Blois supplied wash rags napkins footwarmers pajamas pillows heel rings sponges and nightingales among other items not provided by government. General Hospital No 6 Fort McPherson sees Red Cross items worn by doctors and nurses in operating rooms and dressings and bandages furnished. Red Cross chapters across the South supplied comfort and aid as wounded soldiers receive care and recovery continues.
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Atlanta
Red Cross
France
Red
South
Anne
Sons of America
America
Women Seek Entrance to English Priesthood Debate
London July 8 Excitement at a Church House Westminster public meeting over admitting women to the priesthood. Miss Maude Royden argued for women clergy. Rev A G Magee opposed calling it a revolution. Clergymen and laypeople hissed and cheered amid debate on gender and church authority. No vote was taken.
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London
Church House
Wesminster
Church of England
Maude Royden
A. G. Magee
Magee
Miss Royden
Jerusalem
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Anne
Queen Victoria
Missa Royden
Christ
Vets of South May Gather in Atlanta
Confederate Veterans meet in Atlanta in October with plans led by Nathan Bedford Forrest of Biloxi. The Southern Confederate Memorial Association executive board also meets there. Representatives from eleven southern states will attend, with thousands of veterans and visitors expected from the region.
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Atlanta
Dplang
Southern Confederate Memorial Association
United States
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Biloxie, Mins
United Confederate Veterans
Dorsey
Key
Forrest
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Lancashire cotton industry not seriously impaired
London July. The American Chamber of Commerce in London reports no serious handicap to Lancashire cotton. It notes wartime mill diversion does not curb British and Dominion supply and that Lancashire has not failed to meet demands from overseas markets.
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Associated Press
London
American Chamber of Commerce
United States
Dominion
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Opposition to immediate action on treaty in Alabama House
Associates Press reports Montgomery July 8 opposition to immediate action on the resolution endorsing the peace treaty and the league of nations surfaced as the Alabama house convened for a thirty day session this afternoon.
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Associates Press
Montgomery
Ala
League of Nations
Alabama House of Representatives
Firm stance urged to chain gangs in Atlanta crime push
Atlanta, July 8. Jude Humphries of the criminal division urged the grand jury to use chain gang sentences to curb the crime wave. He argued mild sentences fail to deter repeat offenders and that stiff punishment should entail long hard service for persistent violators when convicted in Superior Court.
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Atlanta
Jude Humphries
Criminal Division of
Superior Court
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