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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1921

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Unfair Competition Charges Steel Corp by Board

The federal trade commission charged United States Steel and 11 subsidiaries with unfair interstate competition over the Pittsburgh Plus Price. They set a May 31 deadline to answer, with trial on merits later. The case claims the company controls iron ore supply and uses pricing to restrain rivals.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United Ib Ju Steel Corporation Federal Trade Commission Tina Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plus Price Tha United States Badhly Atee Kares ‘Waw Tit Corporation Ty Subaidiaries Subaidiaries Pittaburgh Gury Pittsburg Birmingham Ala Pitta Pittabureh Piel

Public Cooperation Blamed for Prohibition Enforcement

Atlanta officials hear from federal supervisor Dek Gantt that public noncooperation largely hinders enforcing prohibition. He testifies before a city committee probing detectives and departments, while defending detective Payne amid indictments and prosecutions.

Associated Press Atlanta Atta Dek Gantt Councilmanic Gualt W. L.payne Wopkin Beettsing

France to Occupy Ruhr If Allies Fail New Talks

The report states France will move to occupy the Ruhr if Allied talks fail and Germany rejects new proposals. The potential action follows uncertain readouts from Paris and Berlin as tensions rise over postwar terms.

Py Associated Press Don France Ruhr Germany

Special trains and steamers for convention delegates

Cleveland April 20 All rail and water routes will converge on Cleveland in late June for the convention. Kiwanis clubs have arranged special trains from Fort Worth Atlanta Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati and Denver and chartered steamers from Duluth Buffalo and New York for hundreds of delegates. Stops include 160 from Fort Worth 160 from Atlanta 150 from midwest cities and 300 from eastern Pennsylvania with others from New England New York and New England states.

Cleveland BRST Fort Worth Tex Atlanta Gas Peoria Ill Indianapolis Ind Cincinnati New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Utah Denver Duluth Minn Buffalo Pennsylvania New England Brienne New York Tencar Pawtucket Portland New Haven Indiana Richmond

Special Meeting Called by Athens Chamber of Commerce

Athens Chamber of Commerce schedules a special meeting at city hall on Monday at 4 oclock. President A Rhodes notes a request before the mayoral commission for power and street car fare increases. Public invitation extended to attend and participate in discussion.

Athens Chamber Commerce A. Rhodes Athens Chamber of Commerce

New Officers Elected At Athens Ad Club Friday Session

Michael succeeds Flanigen as president and Costa Conolly Fickett and Dews named officers after Flanigen resignation. The luncheon meeting at the Georgian featured advertising talk by M G Michael of Natr oss and plans for a June Ad Clubs of the World convention in Atlanta.

M. G. Michael M. J. Costa P. H. Conolly M.F. Fickett Harrie W. Dews C.D. Flanigen Athens Ad Club Xuesta Ad Club Athens M. Gi. Michael Natros Athans~ Concotas Alud Desta Resteraf Ta Atheny Club Atlanta

Fight Over Rate Increase Prompts City Battle

The Athens Railway and Electric Co seeks rate hikes from the Georgia Public Service Commission. A hearing set for May 19 will feature a coalition of city officials business groups and citizens opposing the increase arguing it worsens costs at a time of high prices and weak business. The Chamber of Commerce will convene at City Hall Monday to coordinate opposition and appear before the commission.

Athenes Railway and Electric Company Ig Neeking Georeae Commission Ty Public Service Power Nparness Alvoragy Eitlseng Chamber Chamber of Commerce

Pomerene Attacks Knox Peace Resolution in Senate

In a heated Senate debate on April 29, Senator Pomerene of Ohio released a minority report criticizing the Knox peace resolution. He warned it would disrupt German reparations negotiations and usurp the president's treaty making powers despite support for adoption in tomorrow's vote.

Associated 'Presa Washington, D.C Senate Pomerene Demdcrat Ohio Foreign Relations

University of Georgia Registrar to address boys on Youth's Present Day Problems

The committee for the boys Sunday club service announces Thos W Reed registrar of the University of Georgia will speak tomorrow afternoon on Youths Present Day Problems. The talk aims to guide boys in home school and social life and build manly Christian character. The event starts at 3 o clock in the Young Men's Christian Association editorium. All boys and friends are invited.

Thos. W. Reed University of Georgia Ath@hs Young Men's Christian Association

Parliament adopts Standard Oil ban on Sumatra concession

The Hague second chamber passes the oil field bill that bars Standard Oil from a Sumatra concession. Washington notes adopt a reciprocity principle, stating no foreign capital may work in American oil lands without similar privileges for American citizens.

Associated Press the Hague Standard Oil Company Sumatra Washington, D. C United States Holland

Negro youth lynched by mob at Missouri depot

Bowling Green Mo April 29 Roy Hammonds a 19 year old Negro awaiting imprisonment for an attempted assault on a 14 year old white girl was seized at the depot by a mob that overpowered the sheriff and hanged him to a telegraph pole amid a riotous scene with no federal intervention reported.

Associated Press Bowling Green Roy Hammonds

Statement by Mr Thomas J Erwin on Dean case

Mr Thomas J Erwin, a prominent farmer from Applethorpe County, issues a statement denying claims that he held Dave Dean in peonage. He says he opposed illegal practices, treated the negro race fairly, and explains Dean lived with him as a tenant for eleven years paying rent with cotton.

Atlanta Dave Dean Thomas J. Erwin Aplethorpe County Dean Erwin Banner Sdesth Farma

Army Bill Fight in House Sparks Row Over German Troop Withdrawal

Washington April 20 The army appropriation bill faced a sharp five hour clash in the house over provisions including a plan for early American troop withdrawal from Germany. Representative Garrett urged the president to inform Congress if safe for the public interest to act on the Knox peace resolution. The military affairs committee chair Kabu opposed the ground strength clause setting 168000, arguing for 175000, while others pressed to cut the total below the bill’s size.

Associated Peopel Washington, D. C Army House Germany Congress Garrett Tennessee Harding Man Kabu Affat

Italian Government Reaches Yap Island Accord With U S

The Italian government announced complete agreement with the United States on Yap Island. The stance mirrors Secretary Hughes’s position, conveyed in notes to four principal allied powers, marking a unified policy on Yap.

United States Yap Island Associated Progo Washington, D. C Yap Hughes Mote

District Agricultural School Holds Annual Contest

The District Agricultural School held its annual contest with events in stock judging farm and home economics. Judges and officials from University of Georgia aided, and a large crowd witnessed field and track events at Sanford Field.

Sanford Field Hacepee Ot Craees Partiehwtion Isa State College Or Charite J. Wy University of Georgia Trarheam C. W. Jones Directoe Athens M.C. A A. & AM Adoot State College hurdié—Fletcher Arrendale de Raterstell Kelly Chambers Brabston Diet

Ghastly Corpse Sermon At Prince Avénid Church

The speaker contrasts Paul and James on faith and works, arguing Paul’s salvation before and James’ after, urging Christians to active faith. Pastor Jennings announced a great day ahead with decision day and a morning device at the Sunday service.

Paul James Throot Pauli Enarely Jennings Leavell

Williamis Motion for New Trial Heard at Decatur

In Decatur today Judge Williamis heard the motion for a new trial in a case involving John Williams. Johnson and Williams appeared as counsel. The request cites incomplete testimony and a postponement to be determined.

Williamis Decatur Associated Press Atlanta John 9. Williams Areene B. Johnson Willkame Bounsel

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