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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
4
The piece urges immediate action against Germany over the peace terms. It argues Marshal Foch will secure German signatures as needed and that Germany suffers no justification for delay. It defends indemnity demands and rejects the notion of alienating Germany to external taxation.
The article explains rising demand for cotton seed and seed oil but warns against overplanting. It notes prior government price fixes and overstocked oils causing market gluts, urging farmers to avoid speculative acreage. It favors growing food crops and reducing cotton acreage to prevent a bumper crop calamity and maintain regional prosperity.
The piece portrays Postmaster General Burleson as obstinate and autocratic, provoking broad criticism from organized labor led by President Gompers. It argues his actions complicate administration and calls for Wilson to remove him to restore national harmony.
The publishers insist they seek reasonable consideration from Postmaster General Burleson regarding postage rate changes for second class matter. They state Burleson has shown resentment toward those who invest heavily in the country and have received little recognition. He allegedly accuses publishers of actions to ruin him, a charge they say lacks foundation.
The piece argues Alsace did not forget French rights and ideals during union with France and under German rule. It credits Alsatians and their descendants, including mothers teaching French and Alsatian culture, for preserving French loyalty. It calls for restitution to France and expulsion of German-leaning officials, asserting the Alsace affair rests with France, not a plebiscite.
The grand jury recommends a 200000 bond issue to pave Clarke County highways. Officials endorse concrete paving on main arteries to the city, urging an election soon with funds restricted to road work and matched by federal aid. Citizens are urged to vote yes for prosperity.
The revised League of Nations covenant was adopted at a plenary session. Sir Eric Drummond to be first secretary general with Geneva as headquarters. Japan and France withdrew amendments on race equality and international police and armament verifications. A tribunal will try the former German Emperor. military courts to try German officers for war crimes. Fiume and Dalmatia remain Italy’s main issue. President Ador of Switzerland may serve as arbitrator.
The State Normal School announces its most profitable commencement schedule from May 23 to May 28. Activities include piano recital, faculty reception, baccalaureate sermon by Dr. E. L. Hill, YWCA final meeting, senior class assembly, grand concert, alumnae meeting, the Twelfth Night play, and graduating exercises with diploma awards.
Bishop W. N. Rainsworth of Austin Texas has accepted the invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the University commencement on June 15. The native Georgian bishop has previously spoken at Athens University stage and now adds a distinguished national guest to the ceremony.
Frank Williams quartermasters corps of Athens landed at Newport News Sunday. Also reported arrive John O. Cooper of Tignall in 137th Infantry and William Turk of Jefferson in 127th Infantry. Among the returning dudes was a group of servicemen returning home.
Montgomery April 28 Judge Mc Cord of the 15th judicial district court today issued an injunction restraining the Southern Bell Telephone Company from putting into effect May 1st advanced rates in the city of Montgomery.
New York April 28 Commander J H Towers Lieutenant Commander A C Reed and P N L Bellinger will command crews attempting an early May transatlantic crossing in three large hydroplanes NC 1 NC 3 NC 4. The 126 foot planes use four Liberty engines in a joint North Atlantic crossing test.
Dr. A. M. Soule president of the Georgia State Agricultural College completed a strenuous two week tour of Virginia and West Virginia in support of Victory Bonds. He spoke forty times in ten days and helped secure 1,000,000 in subscriptions.
Washington reports the Total Victory Loan subscriptions reached 839 million dollars as of tonight, exceeding eighty one and a half percent of the target. The advance figures come from treasury tabulations.
A. W. Douglas chief statistician of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States told trade representatives in St. Louis that high prices persist despite the declared decline. He warned that freeing supply and demand would push prices toward a normal level, noting some decline already underway.
A large section of Yokohama was burned today affecting about 2000 buildings. The fire destroyed part of the business district while threatening foreign residential areas. Tokio firemen aided in controlling the flames before they reached the foreign quarter.
Mr Clarence Wood of this city returned yesterday from overseas where he spent the past twelve months He participated in many battles and came home without a scratch He is brother to Weldon Emmit and Adolphus Wood of this city Friends express joy at his safe arrival
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was injured when a street car struck his taxi yesterday. Doctors announced he is resting well tonight and his condition is favorable.
New York April 28. William P. Oliver of Lucien Miss fireman was among four US sailors drowned when a launch collided with the destroyer Henley and sank. Fifteen are missing and believed lost.
After a historic welcoming in New Orleans, Louisiana and Mississippi contingents returning from overseas service were sent on to Camp Shelby for demobilization. The units totaled about thirteen hundred including the 64th brigade detachment, a base hospital, 426th batteries of the 1418% Field artillery, and the 114th trench mortar battery. The troops marched through the streets and then were granted freedom of the city.
Dr. David Payne Hill former ambassador to Germany declared that the league of nations constitution is the work of politicians not jurists and it creates an organ of power instead of an institution of justice. He said the covenant could form a super government with imperial power or a mischief making mandatory body with no real enforcement.
Thomas R. R. Cobb, Atlanta’s young figure and son of state librarian Maude Baker Cobb, spent a year overseas in the army and diplomatic service. He served at the Stockholm legation, resigned for active duty, enlisted in Britain’s army near London, and was stationed at Winchester. Discharged in England, he arrived on the Olympic and landed in Halifax April 21 before heading to Atlanta. he had previously visited relatives in Athens.
Atlanta Ga April 28 John K Hines special attorney for the state railroad commission announced he would recommend tomorrow that injunction proceedings to prevent the enforcement of the revised telephone rates ordered by Burleson and effective May 1 be instituted pending further action in the case.
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