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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

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Georgia Manufactures End Successful Convention Named

Georgia Manufacturers Association closed its Athens convention with high praise for entertainments luncheons parades auto rides glee club and ball game. Georgia Tech expansion and University of Georgia needs featured in speeches by Stephen C. Mason F B Gordon and others as members backed the Greater Tech drive and a broadened manufacturing program.

Georgia Manufacturers’ Association Fistere Athens University of In-Alabama Georgia Alabama Nickers Felows W. B. Bakery Atlanta A.D. Schofield Macon John W.” Yopp E BE. Watkins Stephen C. Mason Na 1 Association of Manufacturers America Tech Georgia Tech Pees Fledgson University of Georgia Sam C. Blaze

Michiganers and Bulldogs Tov for Victory at Sanford Field

After a day’s rest Michigan opens at Sanford Field at 3 45 pm against Coach White’s Bulldogs. Oglethorpe game rained out, Bulldogs 14 safeties and 2 home runs noted. Schultz to pitch for Michigan with Clarke in opener. lineup includes Cody Watson Hutcheson Mangum Mize McWhorter Fitts Clarke.

Oglethorpe, Petrels Ponce de Leon Park Michigan University Alabama Athens Bulldogs Oglethorpe Camp Benning Schultz Michigan Turk White Clarke Pantone Frost Schults Cody Watson Hutcheson Mangum Mize McWhorter Fitts

Methodists Host Education Rally In Athens

Athens Methodists prepare for a regional education rally next Sunday featuring Bishop W N Ainsworth Dr James W Dickey and Dr H C Howard from Emory University. Out of town guests from the district will join local churches for services and talks on Life Service endowment and support for Methodist schools across the South.

Methodists of Athens W. N Ainsworth James W. Dickey H. C. Howard Emory University Methodia Piss Thin Wrek Ainsworth Dickey Howard Young Harris Memorial Oconee Street Fi Tm South Methodist Church

Evidentiary Hearing Debate in Atlanta Police Probe

In Atlanta on April 14 the council committee debated hearing evidence against police and detectives. Robert P. Jones sought to link Joseph O. Ewing with confidence men alleged to have siphoned large sums, as supporters claimed protection payments. The session intensified when motions sought to exclude certain testimony from Detective Chief Lamar Chirgea amid accusations of entangling Boykin’s office with misconduct.

Banner Atlanta Boykin Sign of the Council Robert P. Jones Shaw Joseph O. Ewing Fidence

Settlement Miners Seek Fresh Talks In England

In London Friday, MPs pressed for renewed coal strike negotiations. A Commons deputation met Premier Lloyd George after Hodges of the mine workers explained the points at issue. The miners’ side showed cautious relief, as owners agreed to continue discussions at a later time.

Associatert Press London House of Commons Lioyé-Georgea Epee Hodges Minunion Polnta Jay Léadera Mints

Poteat Preaches at First Baptist Church on Sunday

Dr E M Poteat of New York preaches at First Baptist Church on Sunday in both morning and evening services. The distinguished educator is honored by the church and occupies the pulpit during the day on Sunday.

E. M. Poteat First Baptist M. Poteat New York

Georgia Peonage Case Extends to 1910 Killings

Department of Justice agents announced a widening probe into alleged peonage in Georgia counties, citing about eighteen to twenty African American farm workers killed on John 5 Williams’ plantation since 1910. Names of three more victims were listed in Jasper County. U S District Attorney Alexander may forward evidence to Macon grand jury May 2. Southern District indictments could include peonage or kidnapping charges.

Oa Pras Atlanta John 5 Williams Jasper Georgia Department of Justice Jasper County Southern District Federal Court of Georgia United States Alexander Bennett Macon

Negro Taken From Police Then Lynched in Miss

Associated Press report from Meridian Mississippi dated April 14 states George Marshall a Black man was seized from Constable Hall Lauderdale County by a mob and shot to death. He had been arrested on a charge of threatening to kill a white merchant. arrests of some identified lynchers were expected.

Associated Press Meridian Misa George Marshall

Fire Devastates Hakodate Leaving Thousands Homeless

A large fire in Hakodate Japan began at midnight and burned until it was contained. About four thousand houses were destroyed including three Christian missions, the British consulate, several banks, hospitals, schools, theaters, and government buildings. الدول

Associated Press Hakodate Japan

Alumni Memorial Hall to Honor Georgia Heroes

Eight Georgia boys who died in the war are honored in the University of Georgia Alumni Record. The Alumni Memorial Hall will be a central athletic and student life building, with the first unit finished. The April Record lists Cochran Camilla. Connally Atlanta. Lawrencerine. Dobbs Marietta. Evans Meuse Meurthe. Fleming Athens. Gentry Newnan. George Madison as honored graduates and the hall awaits completion discussed at the Macon conference on April 16.

Georgia Uiversity Sanford Field University Ten Macon Eset Neues Cochran Camilla Toul J Wd Connally Atlanta Lawrencerine Clarence Holt Dobbs Marietta Leutenant Medical Corps Camp Greene Beverly Daniel Evans Ceutenant Meusei Moselle Athens Seman Homer Gentry Newnan University Naval Calvin George Leutenant Madison, Ga Boissons

Funeral of Mrs Bertha Epps Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Epps of Gadsden Alabama wife of J G Epps will be held this afternoon at 1 o clock at the Presbyterian church with interment in the cemetery She died Thursday morning at 3 30 o clock at a local hospital following an operation She was a member of a prominent Madison county family and survived by her husband parents six brothers and several sisters from Madison and surrounding areas

Bertha Epps Gadsden Ala J. G. Epps Presbyterian Church of John Freeman Near We James Melvin Graven Berlin Chester Paul M County Ella Fitzpatrick Ella Perry Atta Bray Madison County Mra Cartle Harwell

President Personally Decorates Navy Hero With Medal

Washington April 14. Robert Edward Cos of Belmont Pennsylvania a chief gunner in the Navy today received the Congressional Medal of Honor the nation’s highest award for valor He pinning the medal on his own breast in a unique ceremony as the medal was presented for extraordinary gallantry in action.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Robert Edward Cos Belmont United States

Lumpkin Street Needlework Club Meets at Mrs Thornton’s

The Lumpkin Street needlework group will meet with Mrs Asa Thornton this afternoon on Milledge Avenue.

Lumpkin Street Club Lumpkin Street Asa Thornton Milledge Avenue

Rail Labor Board Sets 16 Principles For Future Rules

The board outlined sixteen principles to guide forthcoming conference rules for railroad workers. It affirms the right to organize, negotiate through representatives, and eight hour pay for eight hours work. The decision, prepared by Henry T Hunt, aims to cover most employees with separate rules for train service. Proceedings will continue through July with rules to be effective as of July 1 if agreed.

Henry T. Hunt

Guilty verdict in platinum theft case at Old Hickory plant

Nashville court finds H. B. Crogeang and Flo Weller guilty in a conspiracy to dispose of 12000 dollars of platinum and Crogeang embezzled 188000 dollars worth while serving as chief chemist at Old Hickory Powder plant. Ab Roth of New York awaits separate sentence tomorrow.

Nashville Tenn Federal District Nega H. B. Crogeang Mra Flo Weller Croné Old Hickory Ab Roth New York

Rowland's Condition Reported Satisfactory

Mins Ellins Rowland, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Rowland, was reported improving after an operation at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta yesterday. Mr Rowland had returned from Atlanta the day before while Mrs Rowland remained with their daughter.

Mins Ellins Rowland Mra Rowland Piedmontum Atlanta Land

Mize Homers After Fourth Inning Rally In Sixth

In a high scoring frame, Mize hit a home run in the sixth as four runs crossed. Georgia’s bats struggled against the pitcher, with Alabama rallying in the sixth to tie, then pull ahead. Mangum, McWhorter, and Rawson contributed hits as the inning unfolded, leading to continued action and headlines.

Mize

Florida Senate orders probe of Catts activity

Florida Senate adopts concurrent resolution calling for a legislative investigation into persistent rumors about Sydney J. Catts while governor. The accusations include attempting to influence pardons and appointments, with alleged violations of state and county officials and other actions. The measure was approved amid tense political climate in Tallahassee.

Florida Senate Tallahassee Frs Sydney J. Catts Aemonty

Pleases at Palace: Paramount Cecil DeMille Picture

A fragment notes the Paramount Cecil DeMille film shown at the Palace yesterday. The reference hints at the theater offering a picture and mentions its contending status or reception.

Paramount Cecil Demille Pii Ace Theater

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