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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered political references and names with unclear structure. It mentions subscriptions and a “Republican president” context, plus possible notices of legal action and voting language. The readable items are garbled and lack coherent events or clear entities.
Miss Susie G Dawson executive secretary of the nas Grass outlines a month long playground effort in Clarke County to foster organized play among children at Childs Street School and nearby centers. She emphasizes supervision and warns that a playground is more than apparatus and that no city funds will be requested.
After losing three times as Democratic nominee and with party leaders snubbing him at its last convention, William Jennings Bryan is offered the Prohibition Party nomination. He has not yet said whether he will run a fourth race for the presidency.
A Greek communication reported via London that Greek troops with British backing seized Havra and Rodosto and crushed Turkish resistance. The message also mentions Turkish bandits and ongoing punitive measures against Turkish shipping.
A Columbus report notes a committee urging adoption of a constitutional amendment. The measure seeks federal endment goals and aligns with Republican members who support the resolution as part of state legislative action.
An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin reports Germany declaring neutrality as hostilities flare between Russia and Poland. The note says Berlin seeks to stay out of the conflict while positions are assessed.
The Resolute defeats Shamrock IV by time allowance in the America's Cup third race. Shamrock led after a long stretch but the defender won with a 19 second advantage on corrected time, next race set for Friday and Shamrock to drydock for cleaning and polishing.
The Department of Agriculture authorized a quarantine effective August 1 to combat pink bollworm in the cotton belt. It applies to Louisiana and Texas areas known or suspected to be infested, with state authorities cooperating in enforcement.
Athens minister Rev E H Jennings was elected president of the Sarepta Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U convention held with Lexington Baptist Church. Delegates and visitors packed the two day session as Mrs C Bennett and Miss Myra Wilhite led junior work and a BPU program by the Prince Avenue Union impressed attendees. The gathering featured demonstrations, gracious hospitality from Lexington residents, and plans for the next convention at Cabls Droke church in Jackson County.
A garbled race report notes the Shamrock and Resolute contesting a 19 second finish after a turbulent start. Despite Shamrock leading early, the Resolute surged to a strong finish in a dramatic overall result.
Atlanta July 21 The Georgia House debated a compromise to distribute nearly $2,000,000 in automobile tag tax money to counties by post road mileage. Rep Culpepper urged restraint, warning against misusing funds while Rep Cardwell proposed a substitute aligning with 1919 highway and motor vehicle laws.
Judge Cobo lauds a park memorial plan by the Allen Fleming Post of the American Legion. He praises dedication to others, the memorial spirit, and the soldiers who gave their lives for living citizens. The speech links patriotism to public space and community welfare in Athens.
A bandit raid described as a mail pouches theft occurred in the afternoon. About 1,300 small items were stolen from eight or more bags, with the majority reportedly containing cheap goods. Police investigation details are unclear from the fragment.
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