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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
1
Mrs Eugenia Harper unveils the medallions gifted by Jos Jacobs as part of a monument in Andes. The event honors Dr Crawford W Long and Chancellor Barrow Ha Hundred Twenty First C. Trustees of the bed Be Ris Hon, Rich ell of Board accepted the tribute.
A funeral floral tribute will be placed on the grave of Dr Crawford Long in Oconee Cemetery at 9 o'clock by family members including phil sfiorning and Mrs W H Felton with Dr Joseph Jacobs and friends honoring the eminent Georgia physician. The Georgia Medical Association sent a floral offering as part of the memorial.
Alumni luncheon at Chipal noga yesterday drew cheers as Charles Murphy Gardler, president of the Alumni Society, presided with a lively tone and introduced Dr. rd as the featured speaker of the day. Continued on page 2.
Senate Democrats led by Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi blasted Republican claims of progress during the early Harding era. The crossfire targeted foreign policy, taxation, and appointments, including Governor Bone of Alabama and Laker on the supply board, and even the president’s personal physician General Sawyer.
In a brief notice the organizers announced that inaugural plans have been completed for a city event. Details remain sparse as officials prepare final arrangements and invite public participation.
Alumni from every part of Georgia and beyond planned a drive from October 11 to November 11 to raise funds for a university war memorial. Chancellor Barrow received an ovation at the luncheon in Denmark Hall as he praised graduates for funding the effort without trustees’ prompting. Continued on Page 6.
Delightful party given by Miss Louise Boatner honored after Sunday school clash with games and refreshments. Present were Sarah Caldwell Clara Duncan Pearl Cooper Sarah Therl and others including Frank Clyde Allgood Winneton Jackson and Leo Williamson Edgar Aitnaway.
Perlin 14 Louis Syndér of Boston was beaten to death on May 29 by Polish Voturggent of Upper Silesia. Karl Borb, a Hamburg fathinist, claimed witnesses escaped there a week ago and arrived today.
A garbled field report indicates confusion over Mexican oil fields and government actions. The text mentions a June date, possible investigations, and public interest in the status of oil sites amid unclear details and misread identifiers.
The University of Georgia will award diplomas to 140 students at a Wednesday commencement in the city chapel. The class, the 136th since charter, pledges $300 per man for a War Memorial fund, with additional fundraising planned for October and November. Notable speakers include Clark Howell and William Hugh Stephens.
Justine Johnstone stars in Beauty Is Coming at the Palace today. The new photoplay is promoted as a stunning feature with Johnstone hailed by patrons and critics as the era’s most beautiful screen presence.
Dublin reports that Thomas Rush, shot to death Sunday near Castlereagh by Crown forces, was a pensioner of the American army. It was stated he returned to Ireland fourteen months ago and probably was an American citizen.
Washington June 14 Herris Lipschitz formerly of New York and believed American citizen was murdered in Haiti. Advices received by Representative Siegel say Lipschitz was engaged in business in Haiti and his death marks another fatal incident affecting Americans abroad.
The Federal Trade Commission heard final arguments in the Southern Hardware Association boycott and restraint of trade case. The battle over conspiracy and influence within the hardware industry concluded with a decision pending, as counsel for the association claimed evidence showed attempts to sway union activity and market behavior.
An OCR fragment references appeals by Mary Strong and a council or board approving actions. It mentions committees, approvals, and various activities such as dances within a club or organization. The text is garbled with names and terms unclear, but centers on formal actions following appeals and authorizations.
President Gompers places blame on organized labor in Germany for the regent world war, arguing that American Federation of Labor leaders in Denver say inaction during crises could have doomed thousands while the conflict persisted. Canadian labor delegates note that despite difficulties, organized labor in Canada held its own.
Washington June 14 officials seek private ship owners to back the marine engineers settlement after board approval. Other marine unions are invited to confer with the Department of Labor. No signing announcement yet pending two new board members arrival. Chairman Lagker reviewed telegrams from Canadian shipowners protesting the settlement until engineers are heard. They are expected tomorrow.
John B MatAus Jr a leading Athens and Northeast Georgia wholesale grocer linked to Talmadge Co and Coopers. A public spirited figure, he served on the boards of Athens Railway and Electric Co and was president of a notable company. He held directorships at the Commercial Bank of Athens and Lowry National Bank of Atlanta and acted as state grocer representative during the war.
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