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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

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Denny Questions Constitutionae on Highway Authority

The article reports Attorney General Denny's opinion that the highway department funding is unconstitutional. He argues Section 20 of the motor license bill is void, threatening the department until a proper appropriation bill passes both houses with recorded votes. Governor Dorsey downplays the ruling, saying he is not deeply concerned.

Atlanta Denny State Highway Department Treasury Highway Department Icense Sta USA Dota D Dorsey Dorsey Informaton

Baptists Insure Preachers Against Poverty in Old Age

The Southern Baptist Convention adopted relief and annuity plans to insure ministers in their declining years. It urged Southern congressmen to back a Sunday closing law for Washington. New officers for the relief and annuity board were named and Chattanooga chosen as next meeting site, action postponed.

Associated Press Washington, D. C South Southern Baptist Convention Willian Lunsford Dallas Tex Washington J. FF Richmond Foreign Mission D. ). Gray Atlanta Home Missions Ld. van Ness Nashville Lunsford J. T. Henderson Knoxville Chattanooga

Georgia Pounds Clemson in 5 to 1 Baseball Win

Georgia Bulldogs rout Clemson Tigers 5 to 1 as Georgia bats come alive in the early innings. Cody starts with a Texas Leaguer and the Red and Black push across runs on singles and a passed ball. Welch steals second and scores, Addison Ethridge adds another RBI, while Clemson provides minimal resistance.

Walton Griffith Clemson Tigers Georgia Bulldogs Sweetenburg Rawson Tigers

High School Stages Amateur Vaudeville

Athens High School presented seven acts in an amateur vaudeville show that drew a packed audience. The simple stage settings and soft lighting created pleasing scenes as the crowd enjoyed music and humor throughout the evening.

Athens High School

Peace Resolution Vote Planned In Senate Tomorrow

Washington May 14 arrangements for the Senate vote on the Republican peace resolution were completed tonight. Adoption and presidential veto are foreseen. The veto message is expected to define the campaign issue on peace and the Versailles treaty. Democratic leaders anticipate the veto will outline the president position and send the matter to the country in the fall election.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Reuters

Daniels Says Sims Robbed Navy Of All Credit

Secretary Daniels told the Senate naval investigating committee that Admiral Sims gave credit to British authorities by letting them assess submarine combat results. He cited only 24 credited U S attacks from 256 submarine encounters and charged Sims with failing to protect American interests despite not blaming the British. Daniels claimed Sims distorted details in his reports.

Washington, D. C Sims Daniels Senate Naval Investigating Committee United States Naval Forces Fanning United States Navy

Princeton Dam Break Threatens Mills Closure

Athens reports the Princeton dam broke after heavy rains early this week. Major sections of the dam were at risk last night and the Princeton Manufacturing Company may be closed for several weeks during repairs. John White is manager of the mills.

Athens Princeton Princeton Manufacturing Company John White On

Salvation Army Athens Campaign Seeks Large Gifts

The Salvation Army Home Service Fund campaign in Athens pushes toward a 6000 dollar goal for a permanent home. Local veterans and residents appeal for substantial subscriptions by May 20 and August 1, with committee members urging Athenians to contribute to honor soldiers who served in France.

Salvation Army Home Service Fund Athens Citihens France Salvation Army R. L. McWhorter Will King Meadow Charles BE. Martin Fleetwood Lanier G. H. McHatton David Michael Tate Wright Arma Yeater Fay Rayeble Wy. F. Dorsey Hob Me Whorter Morton Hodgson Gene E. E. Lamkin Hugh J. Rowe Athens Banner Sh. FP. Miller

Mexico provisional president amid accord reports

Washington reportsIndications Pablo Gonzales and Alvaro Obregon are nearing an accord and both back Antonio Villarreal for provisional president An extra session of Congress was called to elect a provisional leader who will oversee the vote for a permanent president. A British and two Americans seek extraction by flag of truce near Vera Cruz. Brownsville confirms Matamoros surrender, the last major border Carranzista stronghold.

Associated Press Washington Pablo Gonzales Alvaro Obregon Mexico State Department Antonio Villarzal Congresg Vera Crus J. H. Durebaucks J. C. Pickwick Vera Cruz Mexico City Brownsville Tex Matamoros

Walker Keeps Watson Injunction Hearing Open in Georgia

Atlanta reports Judge DB Walker extended the temporary restraining order sought by Thomas K. Watson against the State Democratic Executive Committee and its subcommittee. The judge will defer contempt actions until after the presidential convention, with no ruling expected before then.

Atlanta Warrenton FL Walker Thomas K. Watson State Democratic Executive Committee Warren County Walker Watson

Athens Area Proposes Amateur Baseball League

A Chamber of Commerce committee in Athens outlined plans for a regional amateur baseball league of eight to ten towns in Northeast Georgia. The tentative league would mix home talent and college players for a summer season, with meetings held in Gainesville Winder Lavonia and Athens and a June launch planned.

Chamber of Commerce Georgia Messrs Rhett Nowell Winder J. JD. Maulding J. W. Jacobs Gainesville J. R. Dortz Lavonia Charles E. Martin H. R. Bloodworth Frank .(. Miller Morton Hodgson Athens Chamber of Commerce Monroe Washington Elberton Commerce Royston Athens Anderson D. C League

Use Revolving Fund To Buy Freight Cars

The Association of Railway Executives urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to loan 125000700 of the 300000000 revolving fund from the Transportation Act to railroads for immediate freight car acquisitions.

Associated Press Washington Association of Railway Executives Today Interstate Commerce Commission

Georgia sweet potato market plan discussed at state meeting

Plans to secure a national market for Georgia sweet potatoes were outlined at a meeting at the State College of Agriculture. President James W. Morton of the Georgia Federation of Farm Bureaus will present proposals in Chicago and Atlanta. Emphasis was placed on farmer organization and building storage to ship by carload to nationwide buyers.

Georgia State College of Agriculture James W. Morton Georgia Federation of Farm Bureaus National Federation Chicago Georgia Federation Atlanta Andrew M. Soule State College United States Clarke County James Purcell Hart County Winterville Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Georgia State College of Agriculture Bes Atlasta Georgia Farm Bureau J. Pau Campbell G. D. Bennett Maxays Rt. A. Kelly Tennille HU. W., Bingham Monroe J. &. Jackson G. E. McWhorter Central of Georgia Railroad H. Strahan Mr. Morton Citrus Exchange of Florida Sweet Potato Exchange

Motor Truck Fleet to Visit Athens on Ship-by-Truck Tour

Twenty army trucks led by a 13 000 000 candlepower searchlight will arrive in Athens Monday about 7 30 pm as part of the Ship by Truck tour by the Georgia Automotive Association. The convoy carries 150 association members and a 45 man military band from Atlanta.

Athens Georgia Automotive Association Atlanta Lawrenceville Winder Jefferson Andrew C. Erwin Madison Covington Blackshear Georgia

Bottling Company Seeks Coca Cola Rights in Georgia

In Fulton Superior Court Coca Cola Bottling Company sues Coca Cola Company of Delaware and Coca Cola Company of Georgia. It seeks injunctions to bar claims to the Coca Cola trade mark for bottled drinks and to secure exclusive ownership and possession of the Coca Cola formula within the bottling firm’s territory. The filing marks a key phase in a dispute over contracts and control of Coca Cola branding and production rights.

Atlanta Coca-Cola Inc Fulton Superior Court Coca-Cola Bottling Company Coca-Cola Company of Delaware Coca-Cola Company of Georgia Delaware Georgia Coca- Cola Aroise Cove-Cola Weloware Cocaola Comany Cove Dols Settling Furniaking A

City Hospital Campaign for More Stock Subscribers

Athens residents join City Hall meeting to push subscription of 200 000 capital stock for the Athens General Hospital totaling 94 000 un subscribed. Hospital estimated cost rises to 160 000 with 40 000 needed for furniture and equipment. Building committee names leaders E K Lumpkin Deupree Hunnicutt J L McLeroy Hugh White A G Dudley Jack Taldge plan next steps and a second mass meeting at City Hall.

Athens General Hospital Aectors Comany Athens Mags Atlanta South Carolina E. K. Lumpkin Deupree Hunnicutt Messrs J. L. McLeroy Hugh White Maxa

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