Hungary Names New communist rulers in bid for order
Paris July 17 Bela Kun head of the Hungarian communist government has been ousted according to dispatches from Vienna. Troops from the Czech front are entering Budapest in large numbers as the city falls into disorder. Herr Boehm and Herr Lender have taken over control of the communist government.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bela Kun
Vienna
Czech Front
Budapest
Herr Boehm
Herr Lender
Italy's Tientsin Claim Denied by Allied Council
Paris July 17 The Interallied council refused Italy's request to transfer Austrian concessions at Tientsin China to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Tientsin
Paris
The
Interallied Council
China
Taxpayers Complete Early Returns in Athens
Tax records show many Athens residents already filed the second quarterly tax return, which opened July 15 and closes August 1. Delinquents are fewer than in recent years and the city tax assessor notes timely returns.
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City Tax Assasor
Athens
Ford Party To War Murders According To His Standards
Mount Clemens Michigan July 17 Henry Ford's fourth day on the witness stand in his 1,000,000 libel suit against The Chicago Tribune mirrored prior sessions. Stevenson pressed Ford to explain his wartime murder accusation standard and its relation to President Wilson, with Ford often recalling details only to forget them again.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Stevenson
Ford
Wilson
McWhorter Returns From Legion Meeting in Macon
Robert McWhorter returned to Athens yesterday after attending the American Legion Georgia division convention in Macon. He brings news of strong enthusiasm and the formation of an organization intended to foster good for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McWhorter
American Legion
Georgia
Macon
Athens
McWhorter
Shipping Strike End Believed Near
New York reports the resumption of talks today between the shipping board, ship owners, and striking seamen, raising hope for an early settlement of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shipping Board
Forest Fires Threaten Western Montana and Idaho Livestock
Fires driven by heavy winds menace timber and livestock across western Montana and northern Idaho. Reports to federal forest officials indicate the Montana region is cut off by flames and in danger of destruction, with fires fanned by strong winds threatening communities and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Montana
Idaho
Hard Boiled Smith Faces House War Probe
Army officers on the court martial for Lieutenant Hard Boiled Smith and Lieutenant Mason, once in charge of a French prison, are to testify before the House War Investigation Committee. Rep. Dallinger of Massachusetts said the trial was a joke and that the two received only dishonorable discharges. Smith reportedly arrived at Fort Jay, New York, where a victim is serving a sentence, and was beaten by guards as he waited, with the victim allegedly harmed by the torturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E-Steener
Smith
Associated Press
Washington
Tard
Mason
France
Special House War Investigation Committee
Dallinger
Massachus
Southeast rail workers threaten to strike August 1
Atlanta Ga July 17 Blacksmiths boiler makers carmen machinists electrical workers and sheet metal workers of sixteen railroads in the southeast will strike August 1 unless wage increase demands are granted announced this afternoon at their convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Southeast
Insane Minister Acquitted in Lynching Murder Case
Bay Minette Alabama July 17 Walter Bishop a preacher was acquitted of murder in a lynching here on grounds of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bay Minette
Ala
Walter Bishop
Upside Down Bird Man Dies In Americus Aerial Show
Americus Georgia July 17 Sergeant Barton Gates of Long Island was killed when he fell from an airplane while performing an upside down aerial routine in a circus. The accident occurred during a stunt witnessed by local residents and officials. Gates was pronounced dead at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Americus, Ga
Barton Gates
Long Island
Shipping Probe To Be Demanded By House Rules Committee
Washington July 17 without a dissenting vote the house rules committee decided to recommend investigation of expenses and operations of the shipping board and emergency fleet corporation be ordered by the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
States As Collection Tax Jones Planned By AP
Washington July 17 The Associated Press reports a plan to reorganize the entire tax collection service so that each state except Nevada becomes a separate collection district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Nevada
$30 000 Home Bought For Bishop Mikell
Atlanta July 17 The Episcopal diocese of Atlanta bought the brick home of Mrs. Francis M. Lyle at Seventeeth street and Peach tree circle for 30000 to house Bishop H. J. Mikell. A committee including H. T. Powell Macon William Parker Cedartown O W Sibley Griffin T E Berry Columbus Shepard Bryan and W D Ellis Jr Atlanta arranged the deal. Mikell will move in about September 1.
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Atlanta
Francis M. Lyle
Seventeeth Street
Peachtree Circle
Episcopal Diocese of
H. J. Mikell
H. T. Powell
Macon
William Parker
Cedartown
O. W. Sibley
Griffin
T. E. Berry
Columbus
Shepard Bryan
W. D. Ellis, Jr
Avon Dale Mills Buys Alabama Mills for 3 Million
Avon Dale Mills of Birmingham announced the purchase from Boston of Pell City Alexander City and Sycamore Mills all in Alabama. The deal price is about 3 million dollars. Former governor Comer serves as president.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Avondale Mills
Comer
Boston
Pell City
Alexander City
Sycamore
Ginners Plan Big Meeting in Athens July 30
The annual convention of the Georgia Ginners' Association for the eighth and ninth congressional districts will be held in Athens on July 30. President John T. Pittard said vital matters will be discussed and elaborate arrangements are underway to compensate for a postponement caused by bad weather.
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Eighth
Ninth
Athens
John T. Pittard
Georgia Gin
Suffrage Talk Given at Octagon by Miss Gleaton
Miss Sally Fanny Gleaton, field agent for the National Woman's Suffrage Association, spoke before a large audience in the Octagon at 8:30 PM on the advantages of granting the franchise to women. The Athens Business and Professional Women's Association sponsored the event.
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Sally Fanny Gleaton
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Athens Business and Professional Women's Association
Guard cavalry to be pushed under national plan in Texas
Washington reports war department plans provide for an extra cavalry division in national guard. Sixteen infantry divisions will not reach completion this year, but efforts target forming six cavalry regiments in Texas, mobilizable in emergencies. Infantry divisions will be numbered fifty one to sixty six. No immediate provisions for special army or auxiliary services.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
National Guard
War Organization of State
Texas
Rail deficit called war loss by ICC chief
Washington July 17 Chairman Clarke of the Interstate Commerce Commission told the house interstate commerce committee that the railroad administration deficit exceeding 400 million dollars might be treated as a war loss. He urged government loans to roads at lower rates and said rising operating incomes require higher rates and wage reductions seem unavoidable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Clarke
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Clark
British Champion Wilde Beats Memphis Flyweight in 20 Rounds
London July 17 Jimmy Wilde the British flyweight champion defeated Pat Moore of Memphis in a twenty round bout, winning the decision on points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Jimmy Wilde
Pat Moore
Memphis
Non-Unionist Mill Worker Acquitted in Colum bus Clash Death
Charles Gammon a non union mill worker was acquitted of murder in the death of a seventeen year old boy during a strike clash in Columbus Georgia. The verdict ends the case stemming from tensions at the mill during the strike on July 17.
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Columbus
Charles Gammon
Alabama Senate votes against ratifying woman suffrage amendment
Montgomery July 17 After three hours of debate the Alabama Senate voted 19 to 13 against ratification of the national woman suffrage amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Senate
Capital Removal Bill Laid On Table In 97 78 Vote
Atlanta July 1 The Georgia House debated the capitol removal bill, then by a 97 to 78 vote laid the measure and all amendments on the table. A substitute proposing a $1,000,000 Bibb County bond option was offered but defeated amid extensive debate by many lawmakers and opponents from multiple counties.
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Capital
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Accions
Capitol
Anderson
Jenkins
Strasser
Bibb
Whi i Missioners
Macon
Sweat
Waycross
Holly
Columbus
Haynie
Stovall
McDuffile
Kelley
Baylis
Threat Moore
Buwits
Joly
Munday
John Y. Smith
Judg
Quincey
Coffee County
Bale
Floyd
Knight
Berrien
Wohlwender
Muscogee
Pace
Sumter
Cochran
Lankyard
Toombs
Bradwell declines Athens city solicitor post
Hon J D Bradwell of Athens declines Governor Dorsey’s offer to be Solicitor of the City Court of Athens after considering his busy law practice and business matters. The correspondence from Governor Dorsey and Bradwell explains the brief exchange and notes Lamar Rucker is expected to be appointed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Solicitor City Court
J. D. Bradwell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Athens
Bradwell
Atlanta
Georgia
Dowse
City Court of
Senate
Hough M. Dorsey
Dowse Bradwell
Lamar Rucker
Three Divorces and Land Suit Head July Superior Court
The July term of the superior court will convene Monday with Judge Andrew J. Cobb presiding. Three divorce cases, one suit for money alleged due, and another suit to straighten out a land title are set to come up for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Andrew J. Cobb
Prohibition Forces Fend Off Cuts to Enforce ment Bill
Washington July 17 Prohibition forces voted down all attempts to end the drastic provisions of the general enforcement bill and, while in full control, shut off debate at their leader s word despite protests of the minority. Confusion and noisy exchanges marked the session as speakers struggled to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Editors evacuation from Athens after Georgia Press meet
About 200 editors attended an informal reception at the University of Georgia campus in Athens. They planned to depart by car to Mountain City yesterday morning, but adverse weather led to partial departures with fewer than 50 editors leaving together. The group originated from Monroe following the Georgia Press Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University of Georgia
Monroe
Georgia Press Association
Mountain City
Athena
Fuel Shortage Fears Warned by Officials and Operators
Washington officials and local operators urged Congress to investigate the coal situation as they warned a fuel shortage looms. The House Rules Committee heard that officials fear disruption to energy supplies and economic impact if actions are not taken.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Ex-Tammany Head To Return To U S
Dublin July 17 Richard Croker former Tammany leader in New York will return to the United States in two months having found the Irish climate unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany
New York
United States
Monroe Votes Bond Issue of $35,000 in Georgia
Monroe Georgia voters approved a bond issue totaling 35 000 dollars in a citywide decision. The measure follows a prior 25 000 dollar paving bond for Broad Street. Local officials reported strong support and a decisive tally in Monroe.
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Monroe
Broad Street
Gadsden Man Poised for Seventh District Congress Nomination
Gadsden, July 17. With a vote margin of about one percent, I. B. Rainey of Gadsden appears certain to win the Democratic nomination for Congress from the seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden, Ala
Congress
Gadsden
Ala
I. B. Rainey
Statewide Local Taxation Backed By 50 Educators
A three day convention of county school superintendents in Peabody Hall ends with a strong endorsement of state wide local taxation for public schools. Fifty educators attended as resolutions urge passage of the Elders Carswell bill, adoption of a clear school code, stronger compulsory attendance laws, school consolidation, higher salaries for state supervisors, and more school overseers. The delegates thank Athens Chamber of Commerce and others for hospitality and support.
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Peabody Hall
Elders- Carswell
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Brooks
North Carolina
Britain
Wooster
Tom Wisdom
J. Powell
Luther Elrod
Partnership Tax Filing Extended in Athens Public Notice
Treasury decision twenty eight twenty three extends the filing deadline to August 15 for partnerships and personal service corporations with fiscal years ending January 31 February 28 March 21 or April 30 1919. Collector Blalock informed court officials in Athens of the act as conveyed by Commissioner Daniel C. Raper.
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Athens
Blalock
Daniel C. Raper
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Currency Values Slide Across Europe in Market Close
New York reports show the British sovereign dipping to 426 3 4 before rallying to 432 as demand bills firmed, still well below pre war levels. French Italian and other European currencies also weakened amid the day’s trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Europe
Month After They Enlist In Athens They Are In France
In Athens Sergeant Fisher of the U S Army recruiting station told Lamar and Leonard Frierson that with Uncle Sam backing them a quick trip to France was possible. Four weeks later the Frierson brothers learned from Brest France that they were in France after enlisting in Athens.
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Athens
France
Uncle Sam
Fisher
U. S. Army
Lamar
Leonard Frierson
W. W. Frierson
Brest
Versailles peace talks clarified by Wilson to Senators
President Wilson described to Senators Colt Rhode Island, McCumber North Dakota, Nelson Minnesota how the Versailles conference reached key agreements. Colt said the Shantung settlement was clarified and other treaty points explained. Senator Lodge warned the foreign relations committee will decide whether to proceed with action at the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Colt
Rhode Island
McCumber
North Dakota
Nelson
Minnesota
White House
Lodge
Sl Committee
Congregalinata Oe
English Miners Back Government Cooperation on Nationalization Plan
Keswick England July 17 The miners conference voted to cooperate with the government until it commits to implement the Sankey report economics and to push legislation authorizing the nationalization of coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Keswick
Eng
Justice Sankey
Judge Cobb Admits His Son To Practice Law
In Clarke superior court Judge Andrew J. Cobb formally admitted his son Howell Cobb to the practice of law in Georgia. Howell, who passed the bar exam recently, studied at the University of Georgia law school and will begin his legal career in this city under favorable circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Superior Court
Andrew J. Cobb
Howell Cobb
Georgia State Saw Association
Law School
University of Georgia
Educational Mass Meeting Planned Here Sunday
Chancellor D C Barrow and prominent educators speak Sunday at 4 pm in Hill's First Baptist church. The Model Training School colored hosts the educational mass with Aaron Cohen presiding. Program includes invocation music and short addresses by Dr W H Harris Col T J Shackelford Prof G G Bond and Chancellor Barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barrow
Hill
First Baptist Church
Model Training School
Colored
Aaron Cohen
W. H. Harris
T. J. Shackelford
G. G Bond
Ipacy
Judia C. J. Harris
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Brinson
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Tatum
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Trippe
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Rockdale
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Copeland
de la Perre
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Wheeler
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Chatham
McFarland
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Owen
Paulding
Stephena
Palmer
Crisp
Richards
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Tankersley
Warren
Mr. Bradwell
Light Superior
Drys
Tammany Head
U. S
Shantung
Congressional Committee
A. J. Cobb
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