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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1921

Page

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Georgia Yale clash at Sanford Field in south

Georgia meets Yale in a 2 pm baseball showdown at Sanford Field. Yale brings a strong roster and Georgia coach White predicts a tight contest. Pitchers Panter for Georgia and Chittenden or Coxe for Yale are slated to start. admission is 1 dollar with grandstand seating.

Baseball Techma Georgia Yale Sanford Reserveu Vile Macon Camp Benning Soufferd Field White Cha Panter Chittenden Coxe Costa's Flay Oglethorpe Georgia Cody Watson Hutcheson Mangum Mize McWhorter Fitts Rawson Pantone Murphy Sloan Cryno Kernan Eddy Aldrich Hickey Peters Chittendon

Wages Cut Planned for Atlantic and Gulf Port Seamen

Washington April 1. A decision to reduce wages for about 60 000 men on American ships based at Atlantic and Gulf ports emerged from a conference between the American Steamship Owners Association and Shipping Board Chairman Benson. Benson said the board favors wage adjustments but the owners must confer with employers before presenting the matter to the board. the exact reduction figure was not disclosed.

Washington Atlantic Gulf Port American Steamship Owners’ Association Benson The Shipping Board

Mass Meeting at Chapel Georgia Fans Rally for Yale Game

The University of Georgia held a large mass meeting at the chapel on Monday evening to drum up support for the baseball game against Yale this afternoon. Speakers from athletics and other departments urged strong bleacher backing and urged removing Jerring to show true sportsmanship. The band entertained as students and citizens filled the chapel, and leaders emphasized cooperation and positive promotion of Georgia.

University of Georese Jerring Yale Georgia New York Georgtt Macon

Salvation Army Brass Band Attacks London Night Life

Two hundred Salvation Army members with a brass band staged an unannounced assault on London nightlife, marching from Regent Street to Piccadilly and Leicester Square. Commissioner Cox blamed youths and street temptations, suggesting alcohol and dancing fuel truancy and vice among young women on the streets.

Associated Press London Salvation Army Regent Street Plecadilly Circus Shaftsbury Avenue Leicester Square Clarine Cross Piccadilly Cox

Fire Damages Baxter Street Tenant Dwelling

Fire department responded to an alarm at 110 Baxter Street Friday morning and put out a small blaze from a defective flue. The house, occupied by Black tenants and owned by Miss Annie Patman, suffered minor damage. A separate fire at Mack Dead Wyler’s Broad Street home Friday evening, just before 10, completely demolished the house and caused major interior damage, though rapid firefighting saved neighboring dwellings.

Baxter Street Misa Annie Patman Mack Wyler Broad Street

Japanese Fishermen Eye South American Settlement Plan

Buenos Aires April 1 Japanese fishermen may emigrate to South America to settle and work in fisheries. A Japanese fisheries department representative, YoRul, touring South America, studies local fish industries for possible migration and settlement. He is in Buenos Aires and will visit Brazil after gathering insights from Argentina.

Associated Press Buenos Aires South America Fisheries Department of Japan YoRul Ministry of Sericulture Brazil

Death of Statham Resident Charlie Camp in Hunting Accident

Charlie Camp of Statham died at St Mary's hospital from gunshot wounds suffered when his shotgun discharged while he tried to secure it while bird hunting near his home. He was 40, survived by Nora Camp, a daughter in Winder, a son, and Sheriff H. O. Camp. Funeral arrangements were set for Sunday.

Charlie Camp Statham St. Mary's Hospital Felf Camp Mim St ix St. Ae Ita Tte Court H. O. Camp Barrow County Dorsey Furniture Co Tan

Peoples Bank Declares Quarterly Dividend at 12 Percent

Peoples Bank has declared a 12 percent quarterly dividend and urges stockholders to call for their payments. The bank reports prosperity amid economic depression, praising President Bernstein and Cashier Hubert for steady leadership and safe governance. The institution notes its growing strength and role in aiding commercial enterprises.

Peoples Bank Bernstein Hubert

Col H C Tuck to Speak at Maxeys Sunday School Convention

Col H C Tuck accepted an invitation to deliver an address tomorrow at Maxeys County Sunday school convention. He is a veteran Sunday school worker, directs a large class at First Methodist Church, and is regarded as an able and fluent speaker whose talk will interest convention attendees.

al. H.C. Teck Maxeys Colonel Tuck First Methodist Church

Leisurely Life at Argentina's Mar del Plata Resort

The article contrasts Mar del Plata with U S seaside stops, noting a sober promenade scene unlike Coney Island or Atlantic City. It describes fashionable locals, morning ocean dips in modest bathing costumes, tennis and golf on linked courses, and a winter population of about 86,000 with expensive hotels and affordable hostels catering to Buenos Aires society.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Coney Island Atlantic City California Argentina Mar de Phist Misa Paris Mar del Plate Sinter Ite

Whitten Grocery Co Opens New Quarters In Lampkin Building

Whitten Grocery Co led by manager Mr R A Whitten opens a new store in the Lampkin Building at the corner of Lamphin street and Washington Athens. The firm touts modern facilities, a complete stock of standard high grade groceries, fair deals, prompt service, courteous treatment and attractive prices to serve the city and surrounding community.

Whitten Grocery Co R.A. Whitten Lampkin Building Lamphin Street Washington Whitte Athens Thin City

Harvey To Be Ambassador to Great Britain

The White House announced the rejection of Col George Harvey of New York as ambassador to Great Britain. Myron T. Herrick, former Taft envoy to France, arrived in Washington amid serious consideration for a post, with no final announcement yet. Herrick is to attend a dinner with Viviani in Paris.

Washington George Harvey New York Great Britain White House Myron T. Herrick Francport Taft Herrick Ato Ne Viviani

Wall Street Bomb Explosion Linked to Wider Plot

Associated Press reports from New York say the Wall Street blast was the work of the same radical group that carried out bombings in London and other U S cities. William J. Flynn, head of the Bureau of Investigation, stated plotters are identified and on the run domestically and abroad.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Uework Lonin Ne York Washington Boston William J. Flynn Bureau of Investigation

Alert Deacon Saves Sunday Offering With Quick Action

Washington April 1 A deacon whispered a missed offering to Rev C F Hudson pastor of First Baptist Church of this city The minister began a sermon and about to announce the closing hymn when the deacon reminded him no offering had been taken The congregation remained seated while the evening collection was quickly made and saved.

Associated Press Washington, D.C C.F. Uvdson Firet Baptist Church Thin City Meir Hideon Mr. Hudson

Winterville Blanks Athens A T A Club in Splendid Win

Winterville High School team defeated the Athens A T A Club here, ate A. The home pitcher Ralph Davis held the visitors to three hits and ten strikeouts after escaping a bases loaded jam in the first inning. De Mingle and Morton led Winterville at the plate with multiple doubles and singles, while McIntyre starred for the visitors. Costa finished strong for the visitors, as Winterville’s defense and timely hitting produced a decisive victory.

Whiterville Weterville Hlgh School Fust AJ Cliub Athens Mena Ate Wintercilte Ralph Davia Hoxex Morton Endes Stara Winterville McIntyre Doyle Weever Costa Wim Tanings

Hart Zoe Indicted for Perjury Over False 1918 Tax Return

New York April 1 Louis N Hart Zoe glucose products manufacturer was indicted by a federal grand jury charged with perjury and attempting to defraud the government by filing a false income tax return for 1918.

Associated Press New York Louis N. Hart Zoe Crand Jury

Athens High School Luncheon and Battalion Parade Impresses Guests

A Friday luncheon at Athens High School hosted by the senior class featured a dress parade by a three-company infantry battalion and a signal corps. Air maneuvers impressed attendees, reflecting strong military training under Lt. Culberson. The event showcased school pride and encouraged community attendance at future parades.

Athens High School Domestic Science Battilion Signal Corps Culberson Presa Prides Ofelock

Connie Talmadge at Palace Theatre in New Showing

Connie Talmadge headlines at the Palace Theatre today following Priscilla Peon and Len Chaney’s Thursday and Friday hit in Out of the Tow. The reels start at 1 PM with continuous showings until late evening, admission 10 and 25 cents.

Connie” Talmadge Palace Theatre Aight Phoy Peices

Sunday Y Club To Hear Dr J M Pound

The Sunday Y Club at the YMCA will welcome Dr J M Pound president of the State Normal School to speak to boys of Athens and the community. Pound, a seasoned educator, led Barnesville Gordon Military Institute for years and now focuses on youth and faith. The address promises inspiration for boys and the local Y audience.

YY. MC J. M. Fount State Normal School Poung Southland Girky Barnesville Gordon Military Institute Ile Kingdom of God Athen Y. M.C Dr. Pound

Athens Hi Boys Lose Girls Win in dual sports

Arthur Thompson reports Athens Meh High School split results yesterday with a 12 to 0 baseball loss for the boys and a decisive 46 to 6 girls basketball victory over the visiting team. Catherine Wildanson sparked the girls, driving fast offense and quick scoring on their home court.

Arthur Thompson Athens Meh Hove Catherine ~Wildanson Ila

Steamer Captain Faced Revolt Aboard Rambling Vessel

New York April 1 A Boston immigration official recounts how seventy undesirables deported to Russia aboard the steamer Kethonia last February rebelled at sea led by a woman Rosa Oradovsky. Sailors armed with revolvers guarded lines while threats of shooting were issued. The Neptune intervened calming the mutiny and sea conditions quelled the revolt.

New York Russia Rosa Oradovsky Tod Y Bea Skeffinet Nn Boston England Adriatic Uililater

Austria Grants Safe Conduct to Ex Emperor Charles

Austria grants safe conduct to former Emperor Charles to Switzerland with full protection from Entente powers. British French and Italian ministers pressed Chancellor Mayr for guarantees and signaled against Hapsburg restoration. Dispatches report Charles departed with two British officers toward Switzerland. confirmation remained limited.

Austria Charles Vienna Charles Tn Po Switzerland Mintetta Mayr Steivanyides Porer Sie Ips Associated Press Paris Fast Europe Agency Budapest Switanrland

Knights Templars Elect New Officers

Knights Templars Elect New Officers as Gasper Poliigano Eminent Commander and officers including B C Paine General, HL Williams Captain General, E P Porter Enter Warden, T A Nix Junior Warden, Rev George Stone Prelate, HR Palmer Treasurer, John G Quinn Recorder, Morton Hodgson Standard Bearer, Linton Gerdine Sword Bearer, G W Lanier Warder, prepare to be installed for the new year. The commandery, among the largest in the state, has 46 members and is linked to the rising Mavonte Temple project.

Godfrey de HoniMinn Templery Gasper Poliigano B.C. Paine Et HL. Williams E.P. Porter T. A. Nix George Stone HR. Palmer John G. Quinn Morton Hodgson

Esch Named to Interstate Commerce Commission Post

Ex congressman John J. Esch of Wisconsin has been appointed to succeed Robert Woolley as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Esch served 22 years in the House and moves into the new post after opposing Senator Taft’s views.

John J. Esch Wisconsin Robert Wooley Interstate Commerce Commission Mr. Esch House Tae

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