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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1919

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Coal in Transit Seized as Nations Warily Watches Strike

The government moves to seize coal in transit for roads that need it and ration stocks on hand for essential industries as a coal strike looms. Officials pledge wartime swift action, with Palmer to brief Wilson and a price ceiling to follow. Federal troops may be deployed if disorder arises.

Associated Press Washington Railroad Administration Palmer Wilson Daniels Knoxville Nashville Roberts

Sugar Board to Wind Up Activities Amid Cuban Shortage

The United States sugar equalization board telegraphed Senator McNary that it planned to wind up its activities due to insufficient Cuban sugar for further government control. McNary said the Senate would push legislation to aid the public in the sugar shortage and provide for board continuance despite resignations.

Associated Press Washington United States Sugar Equalization Board McNary Oregon Senate Cuba

Farmers denounce strikers demands at national congress

In Hagerstown the farmers' national congress adopted a resolution denouncing short work days and rising wages as aiding profiteers and opposing all strikes. A small minority withdrew after the vote on the resolution. Also noted were classified ads offering Ford cars and a notice about Miss Gertrude Bernstein's relatives traveling to New York.

Hagerstown Farmers’ National Congress Congress

Co-Ed Vaudeville at Agricultural College Next Month

Co-eds at the university and state college plan a vaudeville show likely around November 14 to raise funds for the women’s dormitory. The act features fresh talent from both institutions and promises entertainment and brainy humor amid studies. Tickets will be available in advance to avoid box office crowds.

University State College The Agricultural College Burbanking Brusels Valleville

LaFollette Fights Labor Section in Peace Treaty

In Washington on October 30 the senate opened debate led by Wisconsin Republican LaFollette to strike the labor section from the peace treaty. Democrat Thomas of Colorado opened the debate accusing the labor provision of creating a super nation for a privileged class and lasting about seven days.

Associated Press Washington Senate LaFollette

The Two Mysteries by Mary Mapes Dodge

A reflective verse explores life and death as deep mysteries beyond explanation. The poem considers the quiet of death and the unknown path after life, asserting that no one can fully know the meaning of death or life. Miss Grace Martin returns from Atlanta visit.

Mary Mapes Dodge

Elephants and Dentists Highlight Ringling Brothers Show

A Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows bill features George Denman performing elephant dentistry as part of a grand performance. The act uses a string and flat iron for extractions with a 500-watt lamp and cable devices, showcasing six elephant herds united for a mammoth display in the hippodrome.

State Board of Dental Examiners George Denman Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Denman Tion Denman Donman

Athens High and Commerce Face Off In Big Prep Game

The Athens High School and Commerce High School meet today at Sanford Field at 3 30. Commerce arrives in strong form after beating Madison High and other rivals, while Athens also reports a week of hard practice. Admission is 25 cents. News notes Nettie Webb is improving after weeks of illness.

Athens Commerce High School Sanford Field Commerce Madison High Poys St Ig Ommerce Georgia

Brand's Committee To Report On Bill Help Home Owners

Washington Oct 30 Representative Chas H Brand was named a member of the banking and currency subcommittee to study and report on the Nolan bill. The measure aims to promote home ownership by creating a standard investment form based on building association mortgages and by establishing government depositories and financial agents for the United States, plus a market for government bonds. The subcommittee will hold hearings within a few days.

Banner Washington Chas H. Brand Banking and Currency Committee House Nolan United States

French railroaders urged to strike movement

Paris reports strong pressure from syndicated leaders urging railway workers to join the revolutionary strike planned for November 7 as part of a general stoppage.

Associated Press Paris

Gardner freed Cooper murder case in Nashville

Nashville Oct 30 Gardner Dennis Be Mel leall a gardener at the Cooper home was released after a grand jury returned no bill on charges of robbing Cooper.

Associated Press Nashville Dennis BE Mel Leall Gardner Cooper

Senate backs government plan after lengthy debate

Washington reports the Senate approved a resolution affirming Congress will support the administration in maintaining order during the present industrial emergency after nearly four hours of debate. The action underscores bipartisan resolve to back government measures amid economic strains and unrest.

Belgian Royalty Pay President During Visit

Washington Oct 30 King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold visited the president’s sick bed for a brief chat. The king spoke of his US tour incidents and Europe conditions, hoping ideas will be carried out. The queen and Leopold also called, the president saying he is getting better.

Associated Press Washington King Albert Queen Elizabeth Prince Leopold America Europe United States Royal Visitors Newport News

Rhodes Denies Contractor Profiteering at Camp Sherman

Major E. T. Rhodes told a congressional sub committee that profiteering by mechanics and employees caused waste and extravagance in Camp Sherman’s construction. He, a contractor in civilian life, supervised the cantonment project and defended contractors against profiteering claims.

Associated Press Columbus Sherman E. T. Rhodes Congressional Major Rhodes

Government Wins Confidence Vote In House Of Commons

London oct 30 government received a vote of confidence in its financial policy by an overwhelming majority. The house of commons backed the government by 355 votes.

Associated Press London House of Commons

Japan Ratifies Versailles Pact

Tokio reports Japan has ratified the treaty of peace of Versailles. The action marks Tokyo's formal acceptance of the Versailles settlement on October 30.

Japan Versailles Associated Press

Japanese Navy Maneuvers Marred by Battleship Explosion

Tokio Oct 30 The emperor led a grand display by the Japanese navy when a explosion on the battleship Hyoga in Tokio Bay killed fourteen and wounded thirty. The maneuvers featured elaborate battle and air attacks on coastal cities as the emperor boarded the battleship Setteu.

Associated Press Tokio Hyoga Tokio Bay Eboand Setteu

Prohibition Enforcement Closes Brooklyn Salons in Day One

New York October 30 The first day of prohibition enforcement ends with forty seven arrests and a thousand Brooklyn saloon keepers announcing closures. One ring gun fired insults to restrain officials and to defiers from ceiling.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn

Col L C Rucker Moves Office to Courthouse

Solicitor Lamar C. Rucker of the city court announces his office move to the courthouse. He will continue general practice in all courts except the city court, including Superior and Federal courts, without conflicts with his solicitor duties.

Lamar C. Rucker Court House Col. Rucker Fils City ‘Court

Y M C A Directors Engage Additional Physical Director

At the board meeting the Young Men’s Christian Association offered the associative physical directorship to Randall Weems. He will work with C W Jones who has led the Physical Department and will be away for several months to recover. Weems will keep the department’s high standard during Jones’s absence.

Randall Weems Army and Navy Weems C. W. Jones Jones Assation

Conference Votes Seats To German Austrian Delegate

Washington meager, the international labor conference voted to admit German and Austrian delegates with only one dissenting voice. A French capital delegate opposed admitting Germans and Austrians to the conference sessions.

Conference Associated Press Washington International Labor Conference Today Germany

Will Present Fight For Sanity On Stage In New York

New York on October 30 John Armstrong Chaloner who recently won a twenty two year fight will be declared sane in New York state and will stage the play Robbers under law depicting his lunacy reform efforts chaloner will play the heroin Sphy in the production descriptive notes say the work centers on his long battle and reform aims.

Associated Press New York John Armstrong Chaloner Mane New York State

Denkine Advances On City of Moscow

A Prussian report states General Denikin has recaptured Orel from the Bolsheviki and is advancing toward Moscow. Also notes a quarterly conference at Oconee Street Methodist Church with Dr. S. P. Wiggins preaching next Sunday at 7 20 p.m.

Denkine Moscow Helsingfors Denikine Orel P. Wiggins Oconee Street Methodist Church

Judge Sibley Opens Court Here Monday

Judge Samuel H Sitfey newly appointed to the Federal Court of the Northern District of Georgia will preside over the term in Atlanta with a heavy criminal calendar and civil docket to be set Tuesday. The term includes a long list of grand jurors from Athens Elberton Madison Comer and Hartwell among others and jurors from Commerce Winder Lexington and Danville.

Samuel H. Sitfey Federal Court of the Northern District of Georgia Hhe Alleng Fred Saat ‘Dey Grand Jury Wm. D. Towns Athens Jno O. Braselton Braselton Arthur EB. Griffeth Marcellus D. Browning J. Hailey Newborn Bowman Wm. B. Snowden Bilberton Walter L. Childa Sanders C. Zou Crawford Chas L. G. Thomas Madieun Raymond Powell B. Elberton Albert E. Hawes Elberton David L Marion L. While Rutledge H. O. Martin Luther Biberton Harold H. Hinton W. Ambrose Bradley Winder W. Henry Wise Crawford Iane W. Brown Commerce Thos. L. Mitchell Richard C. Griffeth Danielsville John T. P. Austin Hartwell T Andrew C. Jackson Watkinsville Sonee E. I. Smith, Jr William P. Wallace Madison Raney Hudgins Evan L. Wilkins John D. Barnett Thos T. Thornton Oscar L. Agnew Canon J.W. Addie Davis Talmo Jon. T. Rucker Hartwell Julius H. Boggs Jefferson E. Wm. P. Richey Fred G. Davis Geo W. Haley Robi L. Caritherm Leon Morris J. Thos Strange

Miss Powell to Give Recital Monday Evening

Miss Powell voice teacher at Lucy Cobb will give an artistic recital at Seney Stovall Monday at 8 30 o clock. Her exquisite voice has won many admirers and music lovers look forward to the occasion. The public is cordially invited.

Miss Powell Lucy Cobb Seney-Stovall

The End of the Road Poem

A reflective poem by Emily Gfatiger about life's burdens and the healing power of friendship and love. It highlights love as a guiding flower and milestone that lightens hardship and sustains us through years.

Emily Gfatiger

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