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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1921

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German Reparations Proposals May Be Accepted By Allies

Washington reports tonight that any German reparations plan sent to the United States for transmission to the Allies must be acceptable to all powers. The German cabinet meets tonight and a formal offer is expected tomorrow. The United States will not sponsor or assume obligations for Germany’s proposals. Lloyd George and Reynaud will discuss reparations Sunday as French forces prepare to extend occupation if the German position remains unsatisfactory.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Germany Premiera Lloyd-George Reign

Phoenix City Selected for 1922 Convention

Greensboro N C April 22 Phoenix City Arizona was chosen for the 1922 convention city of the United States Good Roads Association and Bankhead National Highway Association in their annual convention here today The appointment of a National Highway commission composed of five members from different sections of the country was advocated by United States Senator Townsend of Michigan in an address today This commission would control the expenditure of federal appropriations and select the trunk highways while the states would build tributary routes.

Associated Press Greensboro N. C Phoenix City Arizona United States Good Roads Association Bankhhead National Highway Associated National Highway Commission United States Townsend Michigan

Pensioners to be paid money soon in Georgia

Special to The Banner from Auknta Georgia April 22 Pension Commissioner Lindsey will announce Sunday the counties to be paid in the flat batch for old district pensioners. A warrant for approximately six hundred dollars to cover half the time has been signed by Governor Benaddee Good on the county ent he made up they will be paid to those in the first list. The payment has learned that increases provided by the last legislature will not be included, but payments will be made on the same basis as in prior years.

Auknta J. W. Lindsey Benaddee

Fulton County Tax Graft Novel Report

A Fulton County report discusses alleged tax graft and the public office fees system. It notes the tax collector’s quarterly fees, state law debates on abolishing the fee system, and legislative discussion about reform and possible repeal to curb abuse.

Fulton County

Games in Detail To Be Given at the Strand Theater

The Georgid Auburn games will be called in Spon at the Strand Theater on Monday and Tuesday. All are urged to attend as the program promises detailed play by play and insights into the games with local interest and emphasis on team standings.

Spon Strand Asmara

Advisory Council Approves Coun Attitude Mandate

The advisory council today approved the altitude of the cabinet on the mandate Sevarice. Viscount Uchida had an exposition to it mature of the council's disc¢laton has been Nounced. In diplomatic circles the impression prevails that every effort will be made to reach a settlement mutually satisfactory to the powers concerned.

Associated Press Isory Council Sevarice Uchida

Democrats Oppose Edwards Nomination for General

Washington April 22 strong opposition by democrats was voiced at a senate military committee meeting to Br General Clarence B Edwards nomination to major general Edwards overseas commander of the 36th New England National Guard division was cited as an issue Weeks said no unfavorable war department records exist Baker explained his refusal to nominate Edwards A fuller investigation was urged and tomorrow’s meeting was planned to supplement today's information All nominations will be referred meanwhile

Washington, D. C Senate Military Committee Clarence B. Hdwards New England National Guard Weeks War Department Baker Edwards

Hartwell Baker Earns Noted Praise For Cakes

Mr E Ac Veal formerly of the city now resident at Hartwell earns wide praise for his bakery. His pound cakes are described as the finest in the land and expert bakers rate them best on the market. The cakes, praised for grain tenderness and texture, are shipped nationwide in germ proof packaging. Congratulations are extended to Veal for his business success achieved through diligent study and dedication.

Hartwell Bey Town

Odd Fellows Celebrate 102nd Birthday at Clayton Street Hall

The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas of the city plan joint anniversary exercises at the Odd Fellows hall on Clayton Street. A large program, led by B. R. Davis, includes addresses and music, with refreshments and a new hall dedication after a recent fire. The event honors the order’s 102nd birthday and is open to Odd Fellows, their wives, and guests.

Odd Fellows Hall Clayton St Odd Fellows and Rebeccas Odd Fellowships United States Darpore B. ¥. P. Davis Davis

Sunday Y Club to Hear A. D. Mason Treat

The Sunday Y club at the Memphis YMCA will host a talk by A D Mason, a leading Memphis fire insurance man, on a topic about success and homes. The event will be at Beech Haven, Sunday at 3 o'clock, with prompt attendance urged for members and friends despite weather.

Young Men's Christian Association A. D. Mason Memphis Bertchien South Waters Sundy Beech Haven

Meteor explodes over Wilcox county iron type iron meteor

State Geologist McCallie confirms the meteor seen over Americus and Wilcox county Tuesday was of the iron type. A large fragment weighing about six pounds was found near Pitts after the explosion. it showed a manganese like surface and smooth outer shell. Nearby residents reported a bright light and a brief hissing sound, frightening workers and causing a temporary scattering of debris.

Atlanta Americus Wilcox County McCallie Pitts Dorris Thes

Recall of Two Diplomats Under Harding Plan

Washington April 2 recall to diplomatic service of Dr David Jayne Hilly of New York and Henry Lane Wilson of Indiana, both former ambassadors under the last Republican administration, are under serious consideration by President Harding. He is believed to favor Hilly for ambassador to Japan and Wilson for Rome or Constantinople.

Washington, D. C David Jayne ‘Hilly New,York Henry Lane ‘Wilson Mdiana Harding Japan Wilson Rome Constantinople

Crawford Chapter To Attend Seney Stovall Exercise

Miss Mildred Rutherford and Mrs H A Crawford urge all members of the Children of the Confederacy to attend the Seney Stovall chapel exercise Monday night at 8 o clock where an address will be delivered specifically to them.

Mildred Rutherford Laura Rutherford U. D.C Mra H.A. Crawford the Children of the Confederacy Soney-Stovall Chapel

Georgia Oglethorpe game under fire by Banner editors

The Banner defends its coverage of the Georgia Oglethorpe game and rebukes Coach Anderson for delaying play to force a tie. It criticizes the coach as unsportsmanlike and condemns a recent staffer who altered the original write up.

Employed Boys Brotherhood Plans Social at YMCA

At a regular weekly meeting the Employed Boys Brotherhood outlined their Grat social for next Wednesday at the YMCA. Plans include a "dig time" event with a talk by Hore igson and refreshments served by the Ladies as helpers.

Salar Horeigson

Manufacturers meet to discuss Flectrig rates protest

About seventy five to one hundred manufacturers and power-user representatives met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to unite against Athens Railway and Electric Company rate increases. They plan to gather comparative rate data from other power companies and present a coordinated protest at the Georgia railroad commission hearing, with mayor and council involvement expected to weigh the company’s filing and hearings.

Armeptiog Operee Lyi Athens Railway and Electric Company Georgia Railroad Commission Ioan Tita Acion Tip Company Electric and Power Company

Woman Relieved of Sum While Under Spell in Court

York South Carolina April 32 The charges that Violet Shaw aged 60 a negro cast spells over Miss Margaret Thom an aged white woman of Ebenezer thereby obtained 3500 dollars were disguised in court here today when a powerful someone else put the spells on her

York S.C Violet Shaw Margaret Thom Ebeneser Mia Powe

Georgia Graduate On Duty in France Wins Promotion

Athens report notes Capt. William Henry Quarterman of Winder Ga formerly a university graduate who joined the army as a lieutenant early in the war. He has received a commission as captain in the U S Army with the promotion effective July 1920 and his wife joins him in Paris where they reside while serving with the Graves registration service in France.

Athens William ‘Henry Quarterman Winder United States Army Ograves Registration Service Paris

Cotton Campaign Totals Misstated in Atlanta Augusta Report

Atlanta April 22 report shows a misallocated first day total of $30,000 credit to Augusta instead of Columbus. Augusta’s final figures are not yet released but are expected to be higher. Columbus also plans a larger total when its first report is issued Monday. The national campaign totals approach the half million mark as it begins. The second item notes Alfred P. Dennis says world cotton acreage must expand to meet demand amid current carryovers and a boom in cotton spinning worldwide.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Columbus Augusta Columbus Committee Washington Alfred P. Dennis London Department of Commerce Piedsent

Chamber of Commerce Board Ends Special Session

Board of Directors met in a special session yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock. They agreed to fund part of the cost for the Odd Fellows grand lodge visitors badges and local committees. The group also discussed inviting Clinton to send representatives to inaugurate a Rockingham to Athens highway move linking with the Bankhead highway. A committee was empowered to cooperate with pace organizations and other towns along the route. Secretary A Johnson resignation, filed weeks ago, was accepted to take effect May 1. No successor chosen. secretary election left to current officers.

Chamber of Commerce Banrera Georgia Suneta Odd Fellows! Grand Lodge Clinton, D. C Trade Ly Rockingham-to A Johnson

Druggist Beaten by Mob of Men In Sylecauga

Druggist Debardeleben said he did not know the identity or aim of the white men who seized him Tuesday night and dragged him into the country, beating him severely after protesting his business, but the assailants were not located.

Sylecauga Alt H Debardeleben Hite

Yankee Radical Returned to U. S. From Mexico

Yankee radical deported from Mexico for radicalism arrives at Port McIntosh to face military authority. report from Laredo Texas notes his transfer back to U. S. territory.

U. S Mexico Laredo Tex Roe Ae Arries Seine Wes Ames Port McIntosh

South of Today Worse Than Slavery in Times Past

An Associated Press report notes the southern situation remains dire as workers and families suffer behind cotton prices and production costs. Russell B Lowe of Fitchburg is highlighted as newly reelected president of the association.

Slavery Russell B.lowe Fitchburg

Plan to make sales of futures felonies discussed at union meeting

A convention of the National Partners Union in Washington discussed making sales of futures on exchanges felonies. The measure would be presented in Congress with broad support from farmer groups including the cotton and grain sectors. The proposal aims to curb speculative practices affecting farmers and the market.

Associated, Press Washington, D National Partners' Union Congress Farmers’ Union

Ife tana raiders execution shocks town

In a terse report Mare authorities executed a man amid the first titte of the troubles in Ife tana raiders. The pasted account names John Reilly a former soldier as the deceased, noting the act occurred in front of witnesses while rites were to be administered.

Ifetana Mare John Reilly

Upshaw Asksa Proposes $200 Million Farm Loan Plan

Washington scene reports Representative Upshaw of Georgia introduced a bill to authorize a government loan of 200 million dollars to farmers. The measure aims to provide farmers with needed liquidity and stabilize agricultural credit during economic strain.

Upshaw Washington D. C Democrat Georgia Sahin

The Strand Theater Presents Helen Holmes in Medicine Hat Film

Helen Holmes appears at the Strand Theater in The Man from Medicine Hat. This is advertised as the theater’s first show today with audience awaiting the performance.

Medicine Hat Hélen’ Holmes Strand Theater Thug Pheatband

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