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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
4
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Federal investigations into the Jasper county case reveal alleged killings dating back to 1910. John S. Williams, farm owner, is already convicted of murder in one slaying. Local citizens demand full law enforcement and punishment as public sentiment braces Georgia for stricter justice.
George T. Stallings, famed baseball manager, demonstrates cattle raising in Georgia can be profitable. He sold a herd of short horns to Tennessee for 60,000 dollars. He promotes cattle and hog farming, cites South Georgia packing at Moultrie, and urges farmers to shift from cotton to homegrown meat and feed. He argues Georgia’s climate and pasturage support year round cattle and hog production and warns outsiders may claim market if locals do not act. The piece also notes calls to communicate selective draft facts to Adjutant General Harris and mentions church movements in Pittsburg.
The federal court, after completing most business and disposing of ready cases, adjourns this afternoon until Monday morning under Judge Samuel Sibley. The grand jury has returned eighty true bills and several no-bills in three days, and was dismissed Wednesday afternoon. Thursday saw disposal of several liquor cases, with court set to reconvene this afternoon to hear more cases next Monday and continue until Tuesday to wind up the term.
Special to The Banner Washington April 14 repeal of the Volstead act was proposed in a bill by Rep Hill Republican of Maryland. He said repeal would shift enforcement of the eighteenth amendment to the states.
Georgia defeats Alabama 4 to 3 as Mike Mize homers and Pratt collects a two base hit and a three base hit. Frost holds Alabama to limited hits while R Hinton relieves and shuts them down. Michigan later faces Georgia after sweeping Oglethorpe with 20 hits.
Reported scores from various college and city games across multiple cities. Michigan- Oglethorpe tied to rain in Atlanta. Washington College 3, Washington and Lee 7 in Lexington. Trinity 2, UNC 3, Trinity wins in Chapel Hill.
A poetic piece by D. G. Bickers contrasts the lure of prolonged life with the greater wish for eternal youth. It recounts a messenger offering long life yet argues the true boon is enduring vigor and delight in living. The Paradox follows a man seeking his own defects by spotting them in others.
A new world record for parachute leaping occurred when Lt. Arthur G. Hamilton dropped 24,600 feet at Champaign Illinois. The report notes the event followed the earlier "Use Georgia Products" slogan.
In Athens Georgia Tech boosters visited for a reunion banquet ending long-standing tensions. Speakers urged unity praising Georgia Tech support from Athens and vowing cooperation with the University of Georgia. The event stressed state backing and shared progress, recalling historic debates over Tech’s location and future.
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