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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports political leaders studying Hoover's stance and possible Palmer endorsement as Hoover contemplates a possible public race. The piece notes Hoover's wartime Republican ties, shifting allegiances, and evolving support across Democratic and Republican camps amid party upheaval and Chicago convention expectations.
Amid wartime talk the Hog Island shipyard faces postwar questions as 50 day ship launches set a record and 22 000 workers remain today. Philadelphia and state officials weigh purchasing the 900 acre site to convert into a terminal or keep it as a yard with government handover already taken.
Counsel for the two sons and daughter of Richard Croker former leader announce a Palm Beach County court has issued a temporary order halting the transfer of all Croker property. The action occurs amid family infighting and potential alienation claims. The proceedings seek to preserve Croker assets during ongoing legal actions.
Counsel for the son and daughter filed a petition seeking an examination of the defendant Richard Croker Sr and for custody of his Florida property. Major Ralph Stein, state health officer, was arranged to conduct the examination on his own initiative. Croker and his wife planned to call for Ireland on April 10.
Special to Banner from Cheyenne March 81 Wyoming will send an uninstructed delegation to the Chicago convention. National Committeeman Patrick Sullivan says Pershing is the state’s first choice and that Wyoming Republicans support him “first, last and all the time.” Some supporters think the delegation should not be instructed to avoid benefiting any other candidate.
Washington reports from the Federal Reserve Board indicate widespread belief that extravagant reckless buying by the public is nearing its end. The board did not forecast immediate results but noted that people are realizing themselves responsible for high prices.
In a chaotic party report Palmer of Pe Avanias leads with sixteen votes for the GOP presidential nomination contest. Hoover and Watson split attention as Watson ties Hoover for third place on day two, while Democratic reactions focus on Edwards of New Jersey and internal Old Guard tensions. The final tallies and outcomes will be announced in Tuesday’s paper.
A suicide on a mountainside involved a man who tried to stop his eight children from following him as rocks were used to deter them. In Asheville NC, Brigadier General Richard D. Simms, former head of the District of Columbia National Guard, was found dead by hanging from a tree near the county. His body was later cut down and identified by authorities.
Fragmentary text notes a murder indictment and sentencing in a case involving William Miller and four co-defendants. Details are garbled, but references a trial and charges of murder with a pending proceeding in a related indictment.
City officials discuss a 31 million rise in funding to sustain a ten percent plan. Whester faces possible permanent closure if the measure fails.
Caetlenhal nese Kon leading UK department stores will sail for a six weeks tour of the United States to study American retail store management. They will visit major cities as guests of the National Retail Dry Goods Association with receptions organized by Chambers of Commerce and local merchants. Secretary of Commerce Alexander will welcome them. a special car will haul the group through a packed itinerary including Toledo Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Milwaukee Buffalo Niagara Falls Baltimore.
The Commercial Bank of Athens joins the Federal Reserve System via the Atlanta Reserve Bank. This membership aligns it with major national banks and grants access to Federal Reserve facilities to support local business demand. The bank has shown rapid growth, doubling capital earlier this year as stock oversubscribed.
The article notes rapid growth in civilian aviation with over 2,000 privately owned aircraft in the United States. Five regular passenger routes existed, and the inauguration of air mail service between New York and Washington on May 15, 1918, expanded to Cleveland and Chicago, with private firms using planes for parcels, newspapers, surveys, and patrols.
Robert Lansing announces he is not pursuing a presidential bid. The former State official responds to a request from the state Democratic Executive Committee regarding his potential candidacy.
A new headgear design by a Della-Dock OBrien debuts for boxers in a match featuring Batt-Mas 1 light heavyweight challenger Geор See and French champion Sarpentier. The gear uses heavy felt and canvas with aluminum cups over the ears, marking a first use.
The article reports a defeat of Bill 94 f.23 in a motion to disagree. Senate proceedings show lawmakers debating the measure with opposition gaining a vote in the session. The outcome leaves the bill’s fate unresolved as colleagues confer on next steps.
In Ciro Mississippi on March 31 the House adopted 94 to 232 to disagree with the Senate and reject ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment while uproar and jeering interrupted remarks. Delaware failed to vote as Dover reports Representative Hart, a Democrat, said conditions prevented bringing it up.
Muddled report notes a large number of enemies reaching New York and mentions attempts at admission into some head office. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates, but references security or immigration issues and a power failure affecting agricultural admission.
Governor Boney appoints James Bean of Rome as a general attorney, replacing Clifford Walker who resigned to pursue the governor’s race. Bean assumes duties as successor and heads the legal office in Atlanta.
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