Rail Operators Ordered To Quit
American union action spreads as 18,000 telegraphers idle reports say. Western Union offices face strikes with operators replaced. Athens incident triggers mass meeting pledging funds for out workers while rail road telegraphers halt commercial duties Saturday. Federation of Labor backs June 16 strike, Postal traffic continues.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Brotherhood
Western Union
Georgia Trustees Name Standing Committees at Annual Meeting
At the University of Georgia annual trustees meeting held in the Library building yesterday afternoon committees were named. A detailed list shows members across Prudential Finance Library Law Library Invitations Auditing and Laws and Discipline among others with positions assigned to Gober McWhorter Hodgson Rowe Cobb Simmons Adams and Brown, along with a note that Legislative committee to be named by Chairman McDaniel later.
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University of Georgia
Henry D. McDaniel
Barrow
George F. Gober
Hamilton McWhorter
William FE. Simons
P. W. Meldrim
B. B. Bower
J. B. Hayes
Clark Howell
Josephm. Prove
al J. Cobb
Howard Thompson
Dudley M. Hughes
R. B. Russell
N. BE. Harrix
W. E. Thomas
J. J. Conner
H. J. Rowe
Harry Hodgson
Board of Visitors
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Simmons
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Conner
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Thompson
Cleveland
Gober
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Miller
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Thomas
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Enlisted Man Objects to Ansell Army Trial Change
Chicago June 12 A veteran mess sergeant argues against civilian involvement in military justice and against eight member courts reversing the trend of Ansell bill proposals. He cites incompetent defense counsel as a key issue and opposes a judge advocate pronouncing sentences.
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Chicago
American Bar Association Committee
Lawrence Packwood
Ansell
Packwood
Presbyter Plans to Spread the Gospel Convention Closes
Atlanta June 12 three day convention of the Southern Presbyterian Jan Laymen's Missionary Movement and woman's auxiliary ended with renewed pledges from members to support missionary work and gospel outreach.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Presbyter
Jan Laymen's Missionary Movement
Woman's Auxiliary
Clashes Reported Near Juarez as Forces Move In
Juarez Mexico June 12 Forces of General Angeles pressed toward the outskirts of Juarez with several skirmishes against federal troops four miles south Recent reports say a sizeable portion of Angeles command was approaching from the west indicating a growing engagement.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Angeles
Athens Grammar School Graduation Ends Examinations
About two thousand Athens grammar and primary grade pupils will be released from studies today as examinations in all grades concluded yesterday. Superintendent Bond announces noon closing for the Athena system while teachers finish grading and students await results of the inspection.
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Athens Grammar School
Athena Grammar
Erades
Bond
Certificates For Loyal Red Cross Workers Granted
The Athens Chapter American Red Cross will award certificates to workers with long dedicated service. Applicants must prove at least four days per week of work or 800 hours over eight months, or 800 hours over eighteen months, with a minimum six consecutive months enrollment. An application blank is provided for Athens Georgia residents.
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Athens
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Japanese China squadron sent to Shanghai port
Reports from China indicate a serious rise in anti-Japanese agitation centered in Shanghai, Mukden, and Canton with fears of a broader anti-foreign movement. Several Japanese warships are rushed to Shanghai as shipping at Chinese ports nearly halts.
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Shanghi
Associated Press
Tokio
China
Mangkow
Canton
Shanghai
Elberton Woman Wins Honors in Musical Review
Elberton resident Rebecca Berman won top honors in music at the State High School Meet opening night at the State College of Agriculture. The event listed district winners and selections including Berman performing Staccato Caprice, with other district champions named such as Max Bogrich, George Ball, Kathrine Bell, and Emmette Garner in various pieces by Chopin, MacDowell, and others.
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Elberton
State College of Agriculture
Staccato Caprice
Max Bogrich
George Ball
Savannah
Pollonaise
Chopin
Kathrine Bell
Cairo
Etude
Rubenstein
Emmette Garner
Buford
Caprice
Cachoucha
Jewel Wynne
Cochran
Valse—Schutt
Bing Christian
Marietta
Mary Hewlett
Conyers
MacDowell
Recitation Honors At State High School Meet Captured By Mary Frances Black
Mary Frances Black of Dalton won first honor in recitation at the two day State High School meet opening at the State College of Agriculture. Winners include Margery Cook The Littlest Scout. Carrier Webb Lawrenceville The Death Disc. Thelma Harrell Savannah The Story of Patey Kate Douglas Wiggins. Corona Berman Elberton The Humble Petition Campbell. Emily Persons Kastan. Dabney Decatur The Last Alphonse Dandel. Rossie Champion Norman Park By Courter O Henry.
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Mary Frances Black
Dalton
State College of Agriculture
Margery Cook
Carrier
Webb
Lawrenceville
Mark Twain
Thelma Harrell
Savannah
Patey
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Corona
Berman
Elberton
Campbell
Emily Persons
Kastan
Dabney
Decatur
Alphonse Dandel
Rossie Champion
Norman Park
Courter —O. Henry
Georgia to Reject Susan Anthony Bill in 1920 Vote
Atlanta reports Georgia lawmakers expected to oppose the Susan B. Anthony suffrage amendment, despite a strong nationwide push from militant suffragists. State leaders anticipate a fierce lobby, with Georgia’s session focused on road laws and railroad commission issues. Ex-Governor Joseph Brown and Mrs. Brown to attend commencement at Prof. S. V. Sanford’s home.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State House
Washington
Railroad Commission
Wilson
Avanta
Joseph Brown
Brown
Charlie Brown
S. V. Sanford
Annual High School Athletic Meet Opens At Georgia State College
More than 100 delegates from state agriculture colleges in Georgia attend the annual high school meet at the Agricultural College of Georgia in Athens. Officials work through an executive session as day events including a large athletic program unfold. winners in multiple track and field events are listed with district placements.
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Georgia
Athens
Agricultural College of Georgia
Jules Benton
Savannah
L. A. Conner
Marietta
William Aiken
Covington
S. A. Conner
Fairburn
Frank Phillips
Lithonia
Clarence Jolly
Cartersville
Boyce Churchitt
Coving
Army as Great Educational Medium Demonstrated at Beaune
Beaune France June 12 The American Expeditionary Force University showed the United States Army can serve as a nationwide education medium. Over 8,600 soldiers since March 15 pursued higher study across 13 colleges with 184 instructors, in khaki classrooms and barrack schools. The project, led by Colonel Ira L. Reeves, waived entrance exams, and offered 30% courses.
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Associated Press
Beaune
France
United States Army
America
Uncle Sam
Athens Women Attend Georgia Federation Meeting in Atlanta
Four Athens women Miss Ella Clare McKellar Miz E W Carroll Miss Katie Palmer and Miss Florence Cain traveled to Atlanta for the Georgia federation of business and professional women organizational meeting. McKellar and Cain are on the speakers program for the organization banquet at the Atlanta chamber of commerce. Hundreds of Georgia women will attend and hear talks on women s work and federated clubs in Georgia. The four will become charter members of the federation.
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Athens
Atlanta
Georgia Federation of Business and Professional Women
Ella Clare McKellar
Miz. E . W. Carroll
Katie Palmer
Mir Florence Cain
Cain
Miss 9 McKellar
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Travelers Plan to Bring Bernstoff Back for Trial
New Orleans June 12 The Travelers Protective Association of America in session endorses a move to bring Count Kernstorf to the United States for trial. They also back resolutions condemning Bolshevism and favor erecting a monument to the Statue of Liberty at Hampton Roads while cabling President Wilson with expressions of confidence. Mr and Mrs H Benson have returned from a trip.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Hampton Reds
Wilson
Count Kernstorf
United States
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Good Roads Bond Drive Plans Urged at Clarke County Meeting
Clarke county voters prepare for a 250000 good roads bond vote with a 4 PM chamber of commerce meeting in Holman building Athens to organize support. Vice President Jarrell urges participation, notes many will be unable to vote and committees will arrange transportation and solicit ideas to secure passage.
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Clarke County
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Jarrell
Commerce Chamber
Commencement at Georgia Expected to be Huge Affair
Sixty prominent University of Georgia alumni have confirmed attendance for the commencement, with hundreds more expected. The event, set for June 15–18, will include special railroad schedules for Athens and extensive preparations on a gigantic scale.
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Georgia
University of Georgia
Bob McWhorter
McWhorter
Athens
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Athena
Southern Railway
Esweene Aes Anew
Teaven
Central of Georgia Railway
Athenas
Geeorgia
Gainesville Midland Railway
Raid on Russian Soviet Office Shocks New York
Representatives of a joint legislative committee raided the Russian Soviet government offices in New York, seizing books and papers found there as part of an investigation into radical activities in the state.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
Concerted Move By Allies Plan Paris Conference
Paris June 11 marshal Foch and Gen Waygand met Premier Clemenceau in two talks concerning immediate resumption of hostilities and a concerted Allied advance. Marcel Hutin in Echo De Paris says public opinion holds Count Von Brockdorff Rantzau has bound himself too far to sign the treaty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
Waygand
Clemenceau
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Count von Brockdorff Rantzau
Recognition for Russia 18 Given in Omsk Support
Paris reports a four power note interpreted as de facto recognition of the Omsk government by Admiral Kolchuck and his allies. Support includes munition and supplies for the campaign. Delivery of terms by Saturday afternoon.
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Paris
Council of Four
Admiral Kolchuck
Omsk
Ruhr Coal Miners Strikes Costly in Germany
Berlin June 12 The Ruhr coal strike ended after causing wages losses of 73,330,000 marks and April output of 3,330,000 tons worth over 140,000,000 marks. Property damage threatens long closures while floods of losses hit railways and industry. The nation faces 16,000,000,000 marks depreciation and reduced foreign value. Mrs R Y Dillard of Commerce visited here yesterday.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Hamborn
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