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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1921

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Union City Rally Highlights Hardwick Watson Addresses

Union City crowd nears ten thousand as Governor Thomas W. Hardwick and Senator Watson addressed a Fourth of July rally organized by Charles S. Barrett. Watson attacked Federal Reserve policy and Liberty Bond coercion while Hardwick pledged budget cuts and elimination of unnecessary state offices. The event featured Georgia Farmers Union leaders and focused on education and fiscal reform.

Thomas W. Hardwick Triad Cclal The Georgia Farmers Union State Union Watson Federal Reservetrons Administration Treasuries Federal Reserve Board W. G. McAdoo

Rev Shelton Opens Service Train School in Athens

Dr. Shelton will lecture at the State Normal school at 9:20 and again at 11 at the University on the American scientific expedition to Egypt. Enrollment urged for Sunday school teacher training with full credits toward church graduation. Governor Hardwick vows to cut expenses and reform state government while addressing taxes and the negro question in Georgia.

Shelton State Normal School Anthony Atheny Paaaveen Athens Methodist Church Hardwick Georgia

Costs of running a jewelry store in America summarized

The National Association of Newspaper Executives cites Harvard and other sources showing standard costs for a jewelry store. Rent 4.98 percent, salaries 10.96, advertising 2.85, heat and light 6.1, delivery 0.9, supplies 8.9, insurance and taxes 1.32, depreciation shrinkage 0.95, bad debts 2. Total 26.81 percent of $51 000 annual sales yields $1,425. Many stores spend more to attract volume and note Athens residents discuss stores informally.

America Canada United States Harvard Research School System Magazine Richey Data Service National Association of Newspaper Executives

Exterminator Wins Independence Day Handicap in 2 30

Latonta Kentucky July 4 Exterminator ridden by Jockey Haynes won the mile and a half Independence Day Handicap today in two minutes thirty and a fifth seconds. Woodtrap placed second Larablee finished third.

Latonta

Gate Receipts At Big Championship by New York

July 4 gate receipts for the Dempsey Carpentier bout totaled 1 623 380 dollars Tex Rickard announced tonight Net receipts not yet calculated and subject to final adjustment as the big championship event drew strong local attendance and revenue.

New York Tex Rickard

War Risk Bureau makes progress adjusting claims

The War Risk Bureau reports a reduction of 29 476 pending compensation and insurance claims for veterans in the three months ending July 1 1921. From April 1 to July 1 pending compensation claims fell to 67 000 and insurance to 3 026 while 56 258 new claims were filed. A weekly chart tracks unit progress and six month pending cases are handled by telegram. Fifty doctors from the Public Health Service joined the Medical Division May 10 to July 4 aiding about 50 000 cases, boosting the bureau’s drive toward current adjudication and future regular offices.

C. R. Hureau Mumina O Auits Bureau of War Risk United States Public Health Service War Risk Bureau Tela

Ozaki Finds 94% Of Japanese Favor Armament Limits

Former minister of justice Okio Ozaki announced after a 10,000 mile campaign across Japan that 94 percent of the people favor armament limits. He said a U S conference on disarmament would receive an eager response and that he spoke to about 100,000 people at numerous meetings while distributing voting postcards.

Associated Press Tokio Okio Ozaki Justice Japan United States Ozaki

Elberton Deputy Shot While Responding to Black Suspect

In Elbert county a deputy sheriff responding to a Black suspect raising a disturbance near the Elberton area was ambushed and fired upon. He and neighbors located the suspect after entry into a house. the Black individual fled, prompting a pursuit during which multiple shots were fired. The suspect was wounded and hospitalized in serious condition.

Elberton Elbert County Fair City Oder

Legion Delegates Hear Upshaw Speech At Summer School

Columbus July 4 more than a thousand delegates and visitors attend the Georgia American Legion convention and first women’s auxiliary and WW veterans reunion. National Commander J G Emery praises Galbraith and Wilson, pledging unity while Athens delegates seek next year’s host city. Local events include Upshaw address at UGA and Fourth of July festivities with picnics and trips. Athens busy, businesses closed.

Athens Upshaw Pushclaims Legion Columbus Georgia Department of the American Legion J. G. Emery Grand Rapids Mich Frederick W. Galbraith Wilson Emery Mr. Galbraith United States A. L. Henson Calhoun J.L. Couch Peter C. Harris Army W. H. Gordon Camp Benning Paul B. Malone Benning Waycross Edgar B. Dunlap Gainesville R. S Roddenberry Moultrie Commander Henson Frank Miller B. H. Lumpkin Frank Holden W. D. Upshaw Pitthalitrlet University of Georgia Chirke County Willie America Liberty Mir Hloughey A. S. Edwards Clairke County Tallulah Falls Atlanta

Lawn Fete Tonight at High School Campus

A lawn fete is scheduled for tonight on the High School campus as the first in a summer series. Morris' Orchestra will provide music and Miss Blama Punkenstein will perform dances after studies with Mr. at aA, adding entertainment to the event.

Morris’ Orchestra Mushall Mise Blama Punkenstein Mre Aa. Ai Y Ha

Commerce Chinaman Dies From Wounds At Negroe's Hands

Commerce Georgia July 4 Ben Lee a Chinese laundryman died this afternoon from mortal wounds received Monday morning June 27. Surgeons and his vitality kept him alive longer than expected. Lee was a peaceful industrious citizen and a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.

Commerce Ben Lee Jime Ten Lee First Baptist Church of Commerce

Professor Meyer Returns From Augusta Address Visit

Professor Harold D. Meyer of the State Normal School and University of Georgia Summer School faculty returned yesterday from Augusta where he delivered an address to an association of Lutheran churches meeting there. He is described as a delightful speaker and a prominent member of the summer school.

Harold D. Meyer State Normal School University of Georgia Augusta Association of Lutheran Churches Meyers

Commerce Hosts Glorious Fourth Barbecue Celebration

Special to The Banner Commerce Ga July 4 Celebrations proceed safely with fire exercises at Willoughby Park led by Mayor W W Stark Miss Emma Stapler directed music Claude Little timed speeches limited to five minutes The program featured songs readings and remarks by local figures followed by a large barbecue dinner including lamb shoat chickens and baked goods Nearly all attendees stayed for the hearty dinner and a rousing July Fourth sendoff.

Commerce Willoughby Park W. W. Stark Emma Stapler Claude Little America J. F. Shannon Reba Pittman US D.C H. C. Wolcott Reading Minnie Dell Dowdy Claire Anderson Laura Wilson W. L. Culbertson Boy Scouts R. L. Sanders Our School H. B. Carreker Lucile Nix Irby Henderson MG Wells

Dr. Homer W. Black Funeral Held in West

Funeral services for Dr. Homer W. Black longtime University of Georgia faculty member were held Monday at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Hl. M. Patterson & Son with Rev. Henry Alford Porter officiating. Interment followed at West View cemetery. Pallbearers included Harvey Hatcher and Remsen King among others. honorary escort comprised close Athens friends. Surviving relatives include his mother Mrs J B Black of Atlanta, widow of Knoxville Tenn, cousin Mrs Jack Sullivan of East Lake, and nephews Nowell Walter and George Richards.

Homer ‘Vv. Black University of Georgia Asheville N. C Atlanta Hl. M. Patterson & Son Henry Alford Porter West View Cemetery Pallbamera Harvey Hatcher Remsen King Joe Hall George Boynton G. H. Boggs HW. C. White Black Athens

Baseball Scandal Trial Opens in Chicago Tomorrow

The 1919 World Series baseball scandal case is set to begin in Chicago before Judge Hugo Friend. Trial selection of the jury will proceed unless the defense motion to quash the indictments is granted. Players and gamblers will deny any conspiracy to throw the games.

Associated Press Chicago Criminal Court Hugo Friend

New York Wet Parade Flags Prohibiton Anger on July Fourth

On July Fourth in New York City a massive wet parade denounced the Eighteenth Amendment amid record heat. Thousands marched up Fifth Avenue with American pins and miniature liquor bottles, shouting anti prohibition slogans and referencing Russia's 1919 dry era and 1921 backlash. Mayor Hylan watched from the reviewing stand as crowds urged enforcement changes and celebrated personal liberty.

Associated Press New York Fifth Avenue Hylan Russia

County Fair Plans Forming In Clarke County Farm Bureau

The Clarke County Farm Bureau will discuss a regular county fair this fall. Athens and Clarke County have been without a true fair for years, though carnivals and exhibits occurred. Secretary E W Carroll of the Athens Chamber of Commerce will attend to coordinate cooperation as plans are prepared and a firm schedule of time and place is expected soon. The movement has broad civic support and many organizations are backing the project.

Athens Clarke County Farm Bureau E. W. Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce Claske County Tax

Bethlehem Steel Announces Drop in Prices Today

Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem Pennsylvania announces further price reductions effective tomorrow. The cuts total four dollars a ton on hare structural sierer plates skelp billets sheet bar slabs and bye venenled sheets five dollars a ton on black and galvanised sherts and ten dollars a ton on tin plate.

Associated Press Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Company Today

William Clarke Jr a Georgia dentist and avid fisherman

William Augustus Clarke Jr a dental surgeon and fisherman from Jaegerson Georgia now residing in Athens earned degrees from North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega and is active in Pi Kappa Alpha and Psi Omega fraternities He is a Methodist Shriner Knight Templar and K P Meiso Pant president of the Eighth District Dental Society He served as an Oral lieutenant in the dental corps during the war His office is in the Southern Mutual building and his address is 9245 Boulevard His next event is October 11th.

Athens North Georgia Agricultural College Dattonega Pi Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Methodist Church Knight Templar Eighth District Dental Society Dental Corps Southern Mutual Boulevard

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Union City Watson Harrangue Picnic Arranged BY C. S. Barrett Tenis Jeke Empire Negro Prince Prince Michael Cathémgene Clarissa Pelham Curtis Boston Webste Julia Dent Grant Patrick J. O'Conner Professor Meyer Jackson County Dr. Black West Co. Farm Bureau Bethlehi Steel William Augustus Clarke, JR Nimrod Gts Jaegerson
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