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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
1
The article reports on a tornado impact near Albany and Georgia Bulldogs planning a crucial game in Macon. It notes Yale and Georgia arrivals from Columbus, a doubleheader at Sanford Field, and preparations amid a tense, dog-eat-dog matchup. It also discusses the Georgia workmen's compensation test in Savannah after a fatal shooting.
The Georgia baseball team returns to Columbus after a rainout, arriving to face Yale on Saturday at 2 pm. They beat Clemson twice in Georgia, 2–1 and 10–2, and defeated Yale 6–6 in a recent tough game, while fans plan to cheer the Red and Black homeward.
In Bis, residents will attend a 10 o'clock meeting to voice grievances about a pending ordinance concerning farms and other matters. The notice outlines perpen procedures and objections, with references to official city council processes and potential fee additions.
German authorities release two men linked to an attempted escape plot. The brothers were detained after authorities uncovered the plan to flee to safety abroad.
Secretary Hoover opened talks with southern cotton producers in Washington to discuss ways to stimulate exports. Further preliminary meetings are planned with the finance corporation and regional cotton interests will convene at the department of commerce. No formal plans will be announced until agreement is reached.
Secretary Wallace urged protection for farmers to be equal with manufacturers in any tariff policy. He called for adding to tariff rules an amount covering extra freight charges to bring products to consuming centers. The statement was issued in Washington, D. C., on March 1 by the Associated Press.
Special to The Banner a Savannah Ga March 31 The Glee and Mandolin club drew a packed audience with a lively show The crowd included many Georgia alumni and spouses who filled the boxes The performance was described as the best seen in years and the audience inspired the performers
Macon Ga March 31 Charges that W A Hughes former express messenger who testified for the prosecution in the case against nearly 50 persons accused of conspiring to steal express shipments had been coached diligently for two months were made today by Wallace Miller counsel for thirty one defendants Miller blamed two special agents of the American Railway Express Company and not the government attorneys
In Devil's Lake North Dakota a recall vote was ordered against Governor Frazier Attorney General Lemke and Commissioner Hagen to take place on or before November 8.
Tuscaloosa March 31 Eight men were arrested this afternoon in connection with firing into miners houses at Brookwood last night A woman was wounded by the fusillade and hospitalized Police reported the arrests as the investigation continued with authorities detailing the attack and motive uncertain.
A March 31 Albany tornado swept the northern area, killing a 45 year old carpenter John McCoy and injuring around sixty people, mostly Black workers. It damaged nearly a dozen large plants, destroyed about 100 homes, wrecked the grandstand, and left hundreds unemployed. white man Charles Inman escaped with a sprained back. Several local factories and firms listed as affected include Compress Co, Reynolds Bros, and Huber Lumber, among others.
Delegates H W Dews C A Truskell Dink Martin A Scudder D N Walker W He Cabiniss and Abit Nix praised Birmingham as convention city after returning from the Rotary District Eight gathering. They lauded receptions and entertainment and urged clubs to support prosperity efforts back home with Rotarians taking up the work. Mrs H A Nix joined Colonel Nix and received warm social attentions from the convention committee ladies.
Jewett S Peek, an eight Cobb County farmer living near Roswell, killed his wife after claiming a hallucination that someone sought to return him to a mental hospital. He said he aimed to kill himself. the couple’s child was present as the wife was shot. He drove the children to neighbor Jaw Inter nat Jaw and surrendered to Atlanta authorities, crying that he would not harm his family.
In Covington Ga March 61 change of venue for John H Williams who faces murder charges involving eleven alleged victims was petitioned in superior court. Hearing set for next Monday with Solicitor Branch opposing move. Williams jailed in Atlanta and defense argues danger of violence if tried there.
The melodrama features Lon Chaney and Priscilla Dean in Outside the Law at the Palace Theatre. The plot centers on Silky Moll and a fast moving gritty tale with danger eyes and elegant gowns. Starring also Hester Kekton in the Haunted House.
The YWCA cafeteria moves to the James M. Smith Building at Washington street and College avenue and opens Saturday with a formal dinner tomorrow. Miss Adele Schradnate directs the kitchen with assistants Misses Myrtle Bridges Ruby Bridges Pearles Bridges Eve Burton. Formal meals run 11:30 to 1 and 6 to 8 with public patronage encouraged.
A Washington report says the March reserve board review finds little sign of progress from last year’s uncertainties. The monthly review highlights continued economic caution and a slow pace in shifts toward stability.
David A. Bassett, Toledo business man, reports Barnett was sentenced today to serve one to twenty years in the penitentiary. Bond was raised to 15,000 dollars pending appeal hearings.
The Athens city council adopted a revised 1929 specific tax ordinance for 1921 with minor changes affecting automobile saleshouses dealers in gas and oil garages painters and paper-hangers and raised or reduced several taxes. A revolution authorizing a single meter power system for the citys two power stations was passed unanimously to save about 75 per month, funding the installation within a year.
Athens council approves a fund to cover half the costs of entertaining Georgia manufacturers at the state convention. The ICW plan, backed by Beatty, aims to project favorable impression and attract the industry to the city. A separate fund up to 100 supports meals for Tech agricultural tour visitors during their stay.
Fragmentary note describes flyers en route to the Virgin Islands and then to Daytona Florida. Text includes unclear garbled names and destinations. Despite missing details, the piece indicates travel between tropical locations and a southern U S city.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a confessed murder case involving two teachers in Cleveland. Details are unclear but authorities are linked to a man named Morrill or similar surname. Further clarification and full names, dates, and court actions are pending.
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