Early recognition of Mexican government predicted by Colby
Washington reports Secretary Colby forecast early recognition of Mexico s government. He said discussions with Roberto Pesquira showed promise of a speedy outcome and noted the move would affect not only the states but the new world. Creel, former CPI chief, visited Mexico and met Wilson and Colby as the State Department denied formal representation.
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Washington, D.C
Government of
Mexico
Colby
Opregon
Roberto V. Pesqueira
Mexico City
State Department
New York
Pesquira
New Mexico
United States
George Creel
Formr
Committee On Public Information
Pesquera
Creel
Wilson
Athens Men Purchase Morgan County Farm Sale
Madison date Oct 29 one of the largest Beeb shhon id way Harry me announced here Mc Whearter Teal weal splaspecaker who sold for Logie oe id Harry Coben ot of Matis ie na ons or north fof Gi on the Ute river Purchasers were A M ton and Frneat M Howell of Athens Messers Benton and Howell own and operate the Athens Motor and Imple ment Co in Athens The consideration was 50000 Mr McWhorter announced the sale 1180 of a Morgan county farm of 136 acres to George E Brogdon of Buford for the farm of 27200 or 150 per acre Brogdon will move to Morgan county and this farm January
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Madison
Harry Me
Whearter
Logie
Harry Coben
Matisie Na Ons
North Fof Gi
Ute River
A. M. Ton
Frneat M. Howell
Athens
Messers, Benton and Howell
Athens Motor and Implement Co
Railway Executives Report Peak Traffic Shifts Goods Speed
New York Oct 29 Members of the Association of Railway Executives reported the heaviest traffic in weeks, surpassing even troop movements in 1918. Shipper cooperation boosted labor efficiency and officials’ efforts to maximize facilities were cited as the cause of improvement.
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New York
Association of Railway Executives
MacSwiney’s Funeral Arrives in Cork Amid Crowds
The body of Terence MacSwiney, late lord mayor, arrived in Cork aboard an admiralty tug this afternoon. A flag at half mast flew as crowds gathered at the customs house quay. Officials barred military displays, uniforms, and republican army badges for Sunday’s funeral.
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Cork
Ireland
Terence MacSwiney
Admiralty
Customs House Quay
Callaghan
Cape Fear Sunk After Naragansett Bay Collision
The concrete steamer Cape Fear was sunk in Naragansett Bay after a collision with the City of Atlanta. 19 of the Cape Fear’s 34 crew members were unaccounted for, while the City of Atlanta remained safely anchored in the bay.
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Associated Press
Newport
Rhode Island
Cape Fear
United States Shipping Board
Narragansett Bay
Savannah Line
Atlanta
Augusta Mills Reduce Wages Abruptly
By Associated Press Atlanta Oct. 29 notices posted at Augusta cotton mills state that wage reductions take effect Tuesday, as the corporate five day week is observed, signaling cost-cutting measures across the industry.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Augusta Cotton ‘Mills
Grave of First Mayor Found in Atlanta
The grave of Moses Formwall the city’s first mayor who led Atlanta when it was Marthasville has been discovered in an overgrown Oakland yard. The site was cleared and a suitable monument will mark the grave.
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Atlanta
Mosea Formwall
Marthasville
Oakland
Dudley Loyal Democrat Challenged by Lumpkin Ad
The Banner defends A G Dudley against misrepresentations by friends of Joe Lumpkin. It argues Lumpkin’s advertisement falsely labels Dudley independent and urges voters to back Dudley as a loyal Democrat. Dudley is praised for civic leadership, manufacturing ties, and service potential in the legislature.
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A. G. Dudley
Joe Lumpkin
J. F. Rhodes
Dudley
Lumpkin
Democratic Party
Dullley
Climax Hosiery
Athens Manufacturing Co
Reflections on Athens revival at First Methodist Church
Dr Chappell praised Athens youth as he addressed the crowd at the First Methodist Church. His message The Refusal and Choice of Moses inspired a large turnout and strong responses. Services are scheduled throughout the day with early seating advised and a mass meeting at 4 pm.
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Notwther
Hig
Chappell
Moreland
Dr. Chappell
Athena
Veriaral
Roch
iStock Foundation Co Offers Stock for Sale
iStock Foundation Co a general engineering and construction firm using cost plus commission offers stock for sale. It contracts about $65 million in work across the United States Canada Latin America and Europe and operates on an earnings rate exceeding 60 dollars per share before federal taxes. The company earned a surplus of 2 174 000 since 1902 and paid stockholders dividends totaling 1 882 129. A Banner typo misstated earnings as 1 50 instead of 50.
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Hinton Securities Co
Foundation
United States
Canada
Latin America
Europe
Athens
Clarke
Georgia Wholesale Grocers Endorse Cotton Association Work
The Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association approved resolutions endorsing the American Cotton Association and praised Jack Q. Nolan for his address. R W Mattox announced strong cooperation from wholesale grocers, with many joining as charter members in support of the association’s efforts.
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Atlanta
Georgia Wholesale Grocers’ Association
American Cotton Association
Georgia Wholesale Grocers‘ Association
American Association
Jack Q. Nolan
Solons Limit Acreage On Cotton
Atlanta voices constitutional doubts on curtailing cotton acreage while a Georgia town reports 300 plus women registered to vote in national and municipal elections. Fire devastates Southeastern Christian College dormitory. lectures and film showings planned to support anti malaria efforts. Sam Jimall to address local audience on U. S. salvation topic tonight.
L C Brown Nominated for President Pro Tempore of Georgia Senate
The Jackson Herald reports that L C Brown of Athens is a candidate for president pro tempore of the next Georgia Senate. Sparked by former state House members Robert Toombs Dy Bose and J Frank Rhodes, supporters say Brown’s six years in the House prove his fidelity and state welfare focus. Clarke County is praised for capable representation in both chambers, with hopes for a unanimously elected presiding officer and strong state impact.
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L. C. Brown
Athens
John N. Holder
Hoves of Representatives
Brown
Jackson Herald
Atheny
Senate
House
Robert Toomb
Dy- Bose
J. Frank Rhodes
General Assembly
Clarke
Georgia
Fed eral Reserve cuts rate to seven percent
Atlanta reports the Federal Reserve Bank set November 1 as the new flat 7 percent rate for member banks, replacing the previous sliding scale. Other items include Melton Hinson convicted of murdering his mother and sentenced to life. Fort Dodge plans an indefinite plant shutdown. warmer Southern weather forecast. Carl Wanderer convicted and sentenced to 25 years. Hugh Jennings changes roles in baseball. Alfredo Coci on trial for Ruth Cruger murder found guilty and sentenced to 27 years.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Adel, Ga
Melton Hinson
Moon
Bologne
Italy
Alfredo Cocesi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Dover Bank cashier alleged short in accounts
Dover Ga Oct 29 The Bank of Dover closed temporarily after state bank examiners found a $20,000 short in the cashier C F Harris accounts. Harris is believed to have disappeared about two weeks ago.
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Dover Bank Icoses
Dover
Bank of Dover
State Bank
C. F. Harris
German Alliance With England Eagerly Sought
Berlin reports Pan American elements push for a formal alliance with England as the path for Germany to regain prewar commercial prestige. Conservative voices urge a practical union with England defeating anti German sentiment, arguing politics favor profit over sentiment and England as the reliable partner for European commerce.
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Berlin
England
Germany
America
Kreuz Zeitung
Football results from Ogiethorpe and others
Ogiethorpe defeated Wofford 14 to 0 followed by Birmingham Southern at 20 to 13 over Spring Hill. Howard beat Marion 21 to 0 Florida shut Mercer 30 to 0 and Furman overwhelmed Newberry 42 to 0.
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Ogiethorpe
Wofford
Birmingham Southern
Springhill
Howard
Marion
Florida
Mercer
Furman
Newberry
Savannah firm to take over riverfront area for coal work
Iavannah Ga Oct 29 details show Savannah Coal and Dock Company to take over more than five hundred acres of river front area formerly used by Foundation Company as shipyards. The new firm plans to handle 60000 tons of coal per month by December 1. Coal to come from Alabama Tennessee Eastern Kentucky and Virginia.
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Iavannah
Savannah Coal and Dock Company
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ahi
Virginia
Organizing Talks in Chicago on Baseball Reorganization
Chicago October 29 three from the National and three from the minor leagues named to a proposed committee to devise a reorganization plan for baseball. A special grand jury voted true bills against three pool owners in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lasker
Hascall
American League
American
TRUE
Great Western
Universal
Americain
Chicagogas
France Seeks Higher Birth Rate Amid Hygiene Drive
Paris reports that France aims to boost births and cut deaths through the new Ministry of Hygiene, but 1919 statistics show grim results with three deaths for every two births. Only Finisterre surpasses births, while Saint Serenene trails.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Hygiene
Finistierre
St Serenene
Women May Occupy Pulpits in Basle Report
Geneve Oct 29 Basle cantonal government recognizes women may preach in pulpits a decision mirrored by two other cantons and anticipated by Geneva synod. The issue gained momentum after Miss Maude Borden of England preached at Basel Cathedral during the International Congress of Women.
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Geneve
Basle
Geneva Synod
Maude Borden
England
International Congress of Women
Lawless Alabama Governor Sparks Civil Rights Wire
Birmingham dispatch reports the Alabama federation of labor telegraphed President Wilson calling the Alabama governor lawless for sending state troops to curb civil rights including free speech and peaceful assembly and to block striking coal miners. A convention committee met Adjutant General Steiner and learned the order against mass meetings would stand. Orlando, Florida highlights that the Florida equal suffrage league decided to end its session with a closing statement.
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Birmingham
Alabama Federation of Labor Convention
Wilson
Alabama
Steiner
Mane
Public speech attack on Harding by Cox in Akron Ohio
Akron Ohio October 29 Governor Cox launched a scathing rebuke of Senator Harding in a public address. He accused Harding of unpledged ties to big interests and questioned his record and promises while outlining alleged pledges and cabinet links to George Harvey and other figures. The speech framed Harding as a captive of monied influence.
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Associated Press
Akron
Haning
Cox
Hardinge
Ho Gne
George Viersek
Germany
America
George Reynolds
Chica
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Board
Edie Foo
Five Million Acres Given to Peasants in Romania
Expropriation of large private estates by the government has steadied the temper of former landowners while boosting peasant loyalty to agriculture. Nearly five percent of Romanians work land owned by themselves, yielding larger crops. Illiteracy remains high, yet peasants exhibit diligence, thrift, and simple decency rooted in medieval traditions.
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Rato
Rumana
Platees
Aymenia
Romania
Rumania
Rival Auburn Georgia clash in Columbus classic today
Auburn Tigers meet Georgia Wildcats on neutral ground in a storied annual football showdown. Athens fans anticipate a hard fought battle. Georgia travels with a large student contingent and a traveling band likely to pause in Atlanta.
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Auburn Tigers
Georgia Wildcats
Auburn
Vanderbilt Commodores
Tigers
Georgia
Furman
Laval
Commonwealth of South Carolina
Athens
Columbus
Nea
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Fort Dodge
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Hugh Jennings
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