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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1921

Page

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Resolution End State of War Passes Congress ATORS OFF

Special to The Banner Atlanta July 1 Both houses reconvene after the Fourth for a big Union City rally with speeches planned by Governor Hardwick and Thomas E Watson. An expected turnout exceeds 20,000 as leaders discuss the governor's address and possible timing for messages to the assembly. Senator Ateon may delay his return to Washington to deliver a speech to the general assembly before departing.

Bannera Altamaha Bridge Atlanta Union City Hardwick Thomas E. Watson Chas Jon Vatnan Kimball House Barrett Washington Bual Senate House Committee Ateon General Assembly

John E. Drewry Joins Beckey Staff as Reporter

John E. Drewry, a University of Georgia graduate with BA in journalism, joins Beckey Staff to cover the city and university. He previously served as associate editor of the Red and Black, contributed to the Pandora staff, worked for the Atlanta Journal and other dailies, and helped organize the Y Press bureau as director.

Joh B. Drewry University of Georgia He Elty University Theer Drewry University of Georgian The Red Black Pandora Atlanta Manual Y Presa Bureau

Chamber Commerce Leads in Move to Entertain School

Theaire Athens Chain asks city council and county commissioners to appropriate 150 dollars each to entertain University of Georgia Summer school students. Fleetwood Lanier chairs the entertainment committee with M. Q. Nicholson Dr. A. J. Edwards Julien Goethius and E. W. Carroll guiding plans and funding.

Theaire Athens Chain University of Georgia Fleetwood Lanier Chamber of Commerce M. Q. Nicholson A. 3. Edwards Julien Goeth

Dempsey and Carpentier Veteran Heavyweight Duel Set

Associated Press reports a long awaited heavyweight clash between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. Carpentier, a veteran of eighty five bouts with seventy one wins, faces Dempsey who has fought sixty four battles with forty five knockouts and a strong record of wins by decision or knockout.

Associated Preas New York Jacki Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City Frank Klaus Descamps Carpentier Glorta Jack Dempsey Carl Morris Jin Flynn Pueblo Dempsey

First Service at Teacher Training School Sunday

The first service of this school will be held at the First Methodist church on Sunday afternoon July 3 at 4 p.m. Dr. W A Shelton of Emory University will speak. Full announcements will cover the program and week ahead. Regular daily addresses for teachers and Sunday school teachers will be given at 9 20 a m at the Normal School and 11 a m at the university grounds by speakers already listed.

W. A. Shelton Emory University

Harding Peace Resolution Cleared by Congress

Congress completed the compromise peace resolution ending the war with Germany and Austria. The Senate approved the conference report 48 to 19 after a Democratic bid to block it, while the House passed 263 to 59. President Harding expected to sign immediately, resuming diplomatic relations with several nations.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Germany Congress Harding Raritan N. J Senate Shields Tennessee Walsh Massachusetts Watson Georgia Reed Missouri House Aviattla McKellar Brandegee Repubican Connecticut Thu United States

Clarke Medical Society hears Stewart talk at city hall

Dr Joseph Stewart Jr presented vivid observations from his recent extended stay in the Near East as a former U S medical service representative. The Clarke Medical Society semi monthly meeting covered his talk and several routine business items were quickly addressed.

Clarke Medical Society Joseph 3. Stewart, Jr Near East Stewart United States

Georgia Campaign Committee Meets at Franklin College

The general campaign committee of the war memorial fund at the University of Georgia held its weekly session at campaign headquarters in the Franklin college academic building. Despite some absences, members discussed summer plans to organize alumni for a fall drive. The group includes Chancellor David C. Barrow, chairman Harry Hodgser, S. V. Sanford, Hugh Gordon, R. P. Brooke, R. P. Stephens, R. E. Park, H. A. Inghram, J. W. Jenkins, and others.

War Memorial Fund University of Georgia Franklin College We I David C. Barrow Harry Hodgser 8. V. Sanford Hugh Gordon R. P. Brooke R. P. Stephens R. E. Park H. A. Inghram J. W. Jenkins

College Park Bank Robbers Confess, Officers Say

Atlanta detectives report complete confessions from J. K. R. Tooks, Charles Hayes, and John Wyatt, arrested for the Bank of College Park robbery. Deputy Rosemore announced the arrests. Eddie James, a suspect, has been released. The bandits secured only a bag of pennies, which was recovered.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga J. KR. Tooks Charles Hayes John Wyatt Bank of College Park Rosemore Eddie James

Athens Bonds In Great Demand By Georgia Bankers

The Athens bond commission paid 13000 toward the 26000 sewer bond of 1891 with the rest to follow. A local story notes Billups Phinizy’s attempt to buy Athens bonds in Atlanta, where clerks recalled Athens bonds as the most popular, with Valdosta next. The tale reflects strong dealer demand for Athens bonds.

Athens Georgia Bond Commission of Billups Phinizy Atlanta Athena Phinizy

Capital Removal Issue Basis for 2 New Measures

Atlanta Ga July 1 two state wide measures are planned for introduction next week in the general assembly over the capital removal issue. Fulton delegation members will offer a bill proposing to gift a governor mansion to the state to stop further action on submitting the capitol relocation question to a statewide vote. The plan would retire about 270 000 in bonds and apply 100 000 toward private property purchase for the mansion, with a later move to fund a capital annex on the Jackson estate across from the capitol.

Atlanta General Assembly Fulton Hardwich Atlanta Committee Jackson Estate Capitol Spencer R. Atkinson

Upshaw to Speak at University July Fourth Event

Congressman W D Upshaw will address the University of Georgia chapel at 7 46 PM on July Fourth as part of the summer session. He will discuss America and World Liberty in a speech highlighted as a feature of both the university program and Athens Fourth of July celebration. Upshaw has long aided Georgia education and publishes the Golden Age magazine on southern and educational issues.

W. D. Upshaw Earnest Willie Fifth District University of Georgia A. 8. Edwarda Congressman Upshaw America Athens Upshaw

Kiwanis Triumph at City Y M C A Water Carnival

Kiwanis club wins the Rotary Kiwanis relay race at the water carnival held at the City Y M C A pool. The event featured multiple races and judges noted strong performances by Harris Ashford Upson Forbes Mell and other entrants with Kiwanis claiming three victories against Rotary this year.

Jones Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Rotary Club Rotary Bolt Harris Firat Ashford Upson Dudley Forbes Kilpatrick Mell Kiwanis-Rotary Eppa Allgood Elliott Johnson McClain Locklin Elitote

Anglo Japanese Treaty Extended for Another Year

London July 1 Reuters reports the Anglo Japanese treaty will automatically continue in force for another year unless formally denounced. The agency notes no formal withdrawal has been tendered and the treaty remains active.

Associated Press London Reuters Saya

To Turn Camp Gordon Into Hospital Site

Special to The Banner Atlanta July 1 J M Wainwright assistant secretary of war arrived in Atlanta from Columbus to inspect Camp Gordon and report on its feasibility as a hospital Upshaw wired that the camp's future largely rests on Wainwright's report

The Banner Atlanta J. M. Wainwright Columbus Camp Gordon Congressman Upshaw Wainwright

Life Underwriters Association Meeting Next Tuesday Night

The Athens Life Underwriters will hold their next meeting in the city hall next Tuesday at 8:40 PM. The program features live acts by both foreign and local talent, with Miss Margueritha Morris of Athens previously delivering notable viclimist performances. A prominent out of town insurance man is expected to speak, and the lineup includes additional live numbers.

Athens Life Underwriters’ Association Margueritha Morris Athens

Undecided Final Action On Wages Reduction In Chicago

In Chicago on July 1 railway union leaders remained undecided about the final attitude toward a nationwide 12 percent wage reduction effective today by order of the railway labor board. About 1,500 delegates from major brotherhoods and AFL unions met to consider the situation, with some factions viewing the cut as a necessary evil while others oppose it. The final decision was placed in a committee led by President Jewell, and no strikes or serious threats were reported.

Associated Press Chicago United States Railway Labor Board Dir Brotherhoods American Federation of Labor Lay Jewell Department of Federation

Seven young men admitted to bar by Judge Fortson

Winder. Ga July 1 Judge Blanton Fortson presided a local bar examination this week. Among the successful candidates were Julian E. B. Ross and Thomas E. Drake of Winder. Thomas J. McGhee of Athens. B. A. McWhorter and James W. Arnold of Athens. George T. Mann of Athens. A. By Calle of Winterville. The group will bolster the territorial legal ranks.

Winder Blanton Portson Julian EB. Ross Thomas E. Drake Thomas J. McGhee Athens B. A. McWhorter James W. Arnold George T. Mann Calle Winterville Bar

Windy Jordan Led Banker and Golfer Of Athens

Welby Cornelius Jordan a vice president at American State Bank leads in Athens after long Georgia Tech ties. native of Daviahoro Georgia he ages robustly as a civic figure and golfer at Cloverhurst. grand high priest among Royal Arch Masons. birthday December 1. home 688 Milledge Avenue.

Welby Cornelius Jordan American State Bank Daviahoro Washington County Georgia Athens Georgia School of Technology Georgia- Tech Sigma Alpha Epsilon Emity The Baptist Church Cloverhurst Country Club Balng & Wit Macans Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Tie Igh Milledge Avenue

Dempsey Carpentier Heavyweight Title Fight Tomorrow

New York reports a massive boxing event set in a Jersey City pine board arena where Jack Dempsey defends the heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier. The bout attracts world crowd interest, with advance tickets approaching 1.5 million dollars and anticipated taxes near half a million. Dempsey stands favored at two and a half to one with substantial betting activity.

New York Jersey City Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Tex Rickard Dempsey Carpender Pne Carpentier

University of Georgia Summer School Faces Longer Term

Dr T J Wooster the university of Georgia summer school dean will be away much this summer as Dr A 3 Edwards directs the 1921 term. The school has grown from under 400 to over 1200 students, with expanded courses and more college credit. Trustees have approved plans for an eleven week summer term and a four quarter college year, continuing the normal six week division and yearly improvements.

T. J. Wootter University of Georgia A. 3. Edwards Peabody School of Education Wooster Ffteen University

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