Salvation Army Auxiliary Body 13 Formed Here
Organization of an auxiliary to the Salvation Army was perfected Sunday afternoon in the city hall with W. F. Dorsey presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. G. A. Mell as president and three vice presidents. A treasurer was not elected as Athens has met its quota. Committee chairmen were named and a push to lease a suitable home for Mills and his workers was begun. The group seeks 200 members from church women and humane men to complete the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
W. F. Dorsey
G. A. Mell
Simon Michael
Julius Talmadge
W. A. Carlton
Ella Claire McKellar
A. L. Mitchell
Athens
J. C. Hutchins
BE. W. Carroll
Alice Burch
E. C. McKellar
Mills
Tax Paying List Here Increased By Bond Voting
The power of the people rises in Athens Clarke county with seventy five more names added to the voting list after a recent $250000 good roads bond vote. Returning soldiers seek voice in local government while many newly eligible men are also included in the updated list.
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Athens
Clarke County
Army Recruits Promised Immediate Border Service
The Shackleford building recruiting office in Atlanta was authorized by telegraph to accept immediately for service on the Mexican border both white and colored men. Recruits will join infantry cavalry feld artillery engineers medical and other corps. they will be sent to the border, not to active service in Mexico. A large number were recruited in Atheng last week and more are expected this week. Two applicants were accepted Monday morning and five more applied for interviews with Sergeant Fisher.
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Focal Army
Shackleford
Atlanta
Infantry
Cavalry
Feld Artillery
Engineers
Medical Corps
Signal Corps
Air Service
Quartermaster Department
Mexico
Atheng
Fisher
Ensit
Brazil and United States urged to build world unity
Washington June 23 The necessity for the United States and Brazil to work together for world build up was urged by Dr Epitacio Pessoa president elect of Brazil in an address at a dinner in his honor by Secretary Glass. During the afternoon Pessoa visited the senate and house which recessed while he was present.
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Washington
United Sates
Brazil
Epitaco Pessoa
Glass
Pessoa
Senate
House
Irish leader makes first appearance in New York
Eamonn Delara, president of the proposed Irish republic, was received at the Waldorf Astoria in New York at 5 30 pm marking the hour set for his first public appearance in the United States.
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Associated Press
New York
Eamonn Delra
Waldorf, Astoria Hotel
United States
Peace Treaty at Versailles Ends Years of Allied Talks
The peace process in Paris brought a five month conference among thirty two Allied nations and Germany culminating in a treaty presented to Germany on May 7. Key figures included Wilson, Lansing, House, Bliss for the United States and Clemenceau for France. The League covenant was drafted by January and Geneva named as its seat. The discussion covered Fiume, Shantung, and German reparations while Allied leaders warned of future German aggression.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Paris
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Henry White
Rome
Edward M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
George Clemenceau
Council of Four
I Supreme Council
Lloyd George
Clegrenceau
Orlando
England
Prince’s Islands
Europe
League of Nations
Council of Ten
Chemancen
International Labor Legislation Committee
Versalles
Austria
Fiume
Fiuma
Ume
Nations League
America
Geneva
League
Shantung
Council of Three
Chines
Count Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Luxithnia
Athens Women Plan Attendance at Madison Home Economics School
A group of Athens women will attend the Eighth District A. and M. Home Economic School in Madison, Georgia, this August. The program covers steam pressure canning, dairy and baking demonstrations, clothing talks, home sanitation, and jarred preserves with sessions through August 15.
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Athens
Madison
E. Oliver
Commerce Men Plan Big July Fourth Event in Athens
The Athens Chamber of Commerce votes to celebrate July 4 with a joint Summer School entertainment program for students. A large athletic program and a patriotic fireworks display are expected. President M. G. Nicholson opens the meeting, and a committee prepares to invite the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
T. J Wooster
M. G. Nicholson
A. C. Erwin
Measers
C.D. Finegan
J. Warren Smith
Sidney Boley
Tiedney C. Wilson
JW Jarrett
Old Cup Defender Mystic Sails to Cuba with Lumber
Malm Florida reports the Old Cup defender Mystic built in 1891 and famed for beating the British yacht Atlantic in the America's Cup trials will sail to Antilla Cuba carrying a load of lumber. The German Peace Treaty response and Austrian delegates arrival at St Germain are noted with June 2 terms being committed.
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Malm
Fla
Mystic
Antilla
Cuba
Government Urges Early Buying of Winter Coal
A United States Geological Survey report from Washington warns that coal production this year may lag if orders surge for winter needs. It cites reduced mine capacity and labor, transportation limits, and the risk of insufficient coal supplies for domestic, utility, and industrial users unless orders are placed early.
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Garfield
Labor and Coal Production Stalled by Proposed Delays
The report outlines a President backed pause in coal operations as operators and miners negotiate amid fears of production disruption. Officials warn any delay could tighten supply, with railroad administration and mine districts facing shortages and uncertain delivery for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peere
Fiat
Sugar Famine Threatens Athens as Shortage Rumor Spreads
Stores report shortages of granulated and domino sugar amid hot weather boosting demand for sweets and soft drinks. Merchants blame supply cuts and hoarding rumors from New Orleans while authorities urge rationing and careful use to stretch existing stocks. Prices are rising though officials deny formal shortages. Local merchants warn domino sugar could run out within days.
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Athens
Europe
New Orleans
To Prevent Belching Habit of Eating Slower Advised
Reader guidance on reducing belching suggests eating slowly and thorough chewing, with a caution to take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper if belching persists. The tip emphasizes routine, simple measures and a medical tablet for relief.
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Chamberlain
Labor Plan Aims 44 Hour Week For All Workers
Atlantic City June 23 The American Federation of Labor closed its annual convention with a pledge to secure a nationwide forty four hour week for workers in all crafts and government employees. Delegates cited unemployment prevention as a key aim, contrasting it with concerns over the purchasing power of the dollar. Manufacturers were urged to bridge the wage gap without controversy.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
United States
Women Voters May Dress as Males in Georgia
A Georgia suffrage bill may regulate apparel for voters of the female sex after equal suffrage is established. The measure would authorize women to wear garments now worn by men such as coats vests trousers shoes belt and neckties.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Tates
Daylight Saving End Date Set By Law Rider
By Associated Press Washington June 23 House and Senate conferees approved an agricultural appropriation rider providing repeal of the Scant saying law next October 26. The action sets the daylight saving change for the fall deadline.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Nation Past Talks to Start in New York
Washington reports that Senators Johnson and Reed have agreed to speak at the start of a nationwide series of mass meetings in opposition to the league of nations in New York next Saturday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Reed
League of Nations
New York
Americans Lead International Match in Paris
At Pershing Stadium in Paris on June 23 the American baseball team defeated Canada 5 to 0. Three Americans reached the finals of 115 meters as dawn events opened the interallied games before an audience of about 26,000.
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Associated Press
Pershing Stadium
Paris
U S Has Enough Food Ready to Aid Europe
New York report says sufficient food to provision liberated European countries until their harvests this fall will be in transit by July 2, as announced today in New York.
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U.S
Europe
New York
Esthonians and Germans Resume War After Truce
Associated Press reports a seven day truce collapsed and Esthonian and German forces renewed hostilities along the front from the Gulf of Riga to Ronnenberg. A British mission failed to secure an understanding.
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Associated Pres
Fthonien
Esthonians
Ballc Bandkwehr
Gulf of Riga
Ronnenberg
Ginners Plan Meeting Arrangements In City
Mell Stephenson formerly of Athens is in the city arranging the annual Georgia Cotton Ginners' Association meeting set for July 10. He conferred with M. G. Nicholson Chamber of Commerce president and Secretary Johnson to coordinate entertainment plans.
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Mell Stephenson
Athens
Georgia Cotton Ginners’ Association
M. G. Nicholson
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Dead American Honored At Tommy Kretaar Funeral
Dublin on June 23 marked the funeral of Lieutenant Kretaar, an American-born officer who served with the Royal Air Force after joining the British army. The casket lay on RAF carrier equipment and bore the Union Jack while three Spitfire-like planes circled overhead during the procession from hospital to the military cemetery at Frobouz Park.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Kretaar
Royal Air Forces
Fpboupix Park
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Salvation Army Auxiliary Body
Commerce
Powera
St. Germain
United States Geological Survey
Estvey
Erin
Capes
American Federation
Nation
N. Y
Ginners
Tommy
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