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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

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War Casualties and Care Plans Spark Veterans Convention

Washington June 27 650000 war casualties need care within ten years potentially rising to a million. George Ho Gillan of the National Disabled Soldiers League warns a cash bonus plan would harm disabled veterans. Nolen legislative chair notes the plan may affect vocational training funding and living cost adjustments. Galvin F McIntosh Federal Board for Veterans Straining comments on benefit determinations.

Washington George Ho Gillan National Disabled Soldiers' League Nolen Galvin F. Ecintosh He Federal Board For Vetitions

Senate Cabinet To Govern State In Elections

Spechil te Hepmiler reports on the senate cabinet choices for governor, naming Senator Jamey R. Peomos of Jesup and other leaders. The article notes Mills of the 26th district and Walker of the lower state as potential chairs while Clay contemplates rapid completion of appointments by Sunday morning.

Adianta Sumy Sien Hepmiler Eatin Oy Pedern Jamey R. Peomos Jesup Cmd Rate Senate Rankin Inffiegee Clay North Georgia Ilketviet Fem Prawn Alheny Walker Ebalran Ube Dim Mills Dietriet Milly Georgia Fremera ™ Union Sonstor Ben Walker Jeffersin Busiteas Alates Hinanriat Sznator B. Mistelet Sen Stey LR AKIN Tin Comae Toh Aly Tay Helmifttee Snonks Amd Peidy

Defense to Fig for Male Jurors in Raber Trial

In Cleveland on June 27 4 a drawn out battle over jury selection marks the eve of the trial of Eva Katherine Raber charged with killing her husband Daniel F Raber. State witnesses have been subpoenaed while defense counsel Franely W Poulson vows to block jurors based on gender. Prosecutor Stine tends to favor jurors who may favor conviction.

Associated Press Cleveland Eva Katherine Aber Daniel F. Raber Franely W. Poulson Walner Om Stine

Biggest Raid Ever For Violation Say Prohi Officers

New Orleans Pa June 27 19xx enforcement officials report the largest raid in the area was conducted this afternoon on prohibition law violations. Seizures included large quantities of alcohol in casks and barrels beyond legal limits.

Prohi Associated Press Orleans

Aged Michigan Man Burns Self To Death On Pyre

June 27 report from West Osmam details Henry Papper a despondent Michigan man who built a kerosene fueled funeral pyre and set himself alight. His wife found the body, health troubles cited as motive.

Michigan Kalmnazdo Mick Heniy Papper West Osi Tam Wies Papper

Athens thief jailed after jewelry and cash theft

An Athens resident named John Henry was jailed after a late night theft. The burglar reportedly took dice, money, and jewelry then left other valuables behind. Total cash recovered was 27.07 dollars. The incident occurred during the night hours in Athens, with no attempt to seize additional wares.

Athens Bath Jobo Henry John Henry Dd

Lawmakers push large farm relief funding plan

United States Senator William J Harris and Representative Gordon Lee proposed a $200,000,000 fund for farmers accessed via federal bankers at 5 percent with a maximum 6 percent charge. The measure aims to meet congressional demand and support farm loans amid bond issuance.

Go. Jung Qeferm Toan Board United States Willam J. Harrs Georgia Jane Banks Harris Congress

W M S Elberton District to Meet With Lavonia Church

The W M S of the Elberton district will meet at Lavonia on June 28 and 29. A strong program is planned with leadership from Mrs W B Brogdon of Atlanta and Mrs Tega Atkhlakou of Newnan. All seventy two churches are urged to send delegates for the day sessions.

Lavonia Gas W. M.S Elberton Ys P. Ant W. &. Brogdon Atlanta Tega Atkhlakou Newnan

Tragic Farmhouse Killing Suspects Fallout Across Cabinet

Mystery surrounds the Mayfield Kentucky farm tragedy where Ernest Lawrence killed eleven people and possibly himself. Sheriff Mellon McCann says Lawrence acted alone amid reports of violence. cabinet leaders and De Valera tensions figure in the political framing of the incident.

Two Neerots Held Charged Attacking Commerce Chinaman

Special to Tee Hunner Commerce Ga Joly Jackenn and Chief Gass two new grown were arrested today and carried to jail at Jefferson in connection with an attack on Ben Lee a Chinaman assaulted in his laundry around 7 o clock this morning A citizen heard disturbance and Lee with wounds was able to walk to a school hospital where he was treated The attackers fled one by window one by door and were later identified as Jackson and Gose Reports say Lee had over 200 dollars in his shop and robbery is suspected as motive The men allegedly held the Chinaman while another assaulted him and fled

Associated Press Mayfield Ernest Lawrence Mellon McCannift Lawrence Tee Hunner Commerce Joly Jackenn End Gass Jefferson Ben Lee beRroes Lee Jackson Gose Tk Fe Goss Barry Jackson Ivekeon

Fight Fans Force Standing Room Only Sign in New York Hotels

New York June 27 A vanguard of fight fans for the Dempsey Garpentier bout has flooded the city and worsened housing. Some hotels already remove studying rooms to free space as betting mounts. Wall Street brokers estimate about 200000 dollars bet so far with Dempsey the favorite and Carpentier noted for his money.

New York Dombsey-Garpentier New York Ag Alrady Wallstreet Dempsey Carpentier

Young Students Survive Sunday Campus Auto Spill

Ed Wright and Earl Watson of the University of Georgia Summer School narrowly escaped serious injuries Sunday afternoon when tossed from a Ford car at College Avenue and Broad Street near the campus entrance. Wright suffered a severe gash and other bruises, taken to St Mary’s hospital in resting condition. Watson escaped with minor bruises and scratches.

Ed Wright Earl Watson University of Georgia Summer School College Avenue Broad Street University Wright Watson Ostreets St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Watton

General Harris to Attend Meet of American Legion

Major General Peter C U Katrris adjutant general of the army sails for Columbus Ga to join the state meeting of the American Legion and participate in the Fourth of July celebration in Atlanta. General Harris plans to address the Tennessee Lomton at Chattanooga next week. He recalls the large volume of work in the adjutant general's office during World War I, noting record handling and rapid access to information for inquiries from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, the federal board for vocational training, and others.

Washington, D. C Peter CU. Katrris Army Grorsiu American Legion Columbus Pate Brstiog Atlanta Pices Tie Fe Gesere Hicks Cami Bennini Chathiangca Harris Kingston Purtaw County Altus Academy Tvs Feo Ceduetown Tefa Pufantryary Cavalry School Army War College Aint Dusing Hytra Harris Todey Sneelal Ieee Rodinire Adjutant General Tarris Bureau of Risk Insurance Federal Board For Vocational Training

Planes of Navy and Army Bombing Coastal Target

Washington June reports the army and navy air services are ready to bomb the coastal battleship Texas or Iowa like target with radio controlled planes. Bombs will be dropped on the approaching enemy ship to deter an attack.

NAVY ARMY Washington, D. C Navy Air Services Tonigur Testa Veeaiaiarctas Towa Settee

Non-Stop Flight to New York Ends At Fort Bliss

David Francis and Eric Springer left Rivergile California for a nonstop flight to New York but engine trouble forced a descent at Fort Bliss Texas this afternoon. They plan to resume the flight tomorrow and expect to land at Mineola within twenty four hours, weather permitting.

el Page Tex David Francis Eric Springer Rivergile Cal New York Fort Bliss Mineola

Siebert of Valdosta Suffering Severe Appendicitis

Siebert of Valdosta, a University of Georgia graduate now with the University cooperative association, was seized by a severe appendicitis Sunday morning and confined to Crawford W. Long infirmary. Doctors have not yet needed to operate and by Monday afternoon hoped surgery would be avoided. his condition remained serious but improving as of press time.

LR. Siebert Valdosta University of Georgia University Cooperative Insociation Crawford W. Long

Socialist vote against Strime in United States

Socialist national convention endorses the general strike as a tool of the workers but rejects advocating it in the United States. It votes down attempts to authorize political strikes to repeal or pass registration and calls for curbs on radical and labor groups to determine participation. In Washington, Senate panel criticizes the Vocational Education Board amid testimony by Sadie Maple about mistreatment of dissenting servicemen and pressure on teachers to deny influence against the federal board.

Army Hospital Associated Press Detroit Mich Soctl Ist United States Radical and Washington, D. C Board For Vocational Education Senate Committee Come Iilites Sadie Maple Baleimore Federal Board

Macen Alumni to Entertain Barrow Tomorrow Night

Announcement notes that Chancellor David Fitren of the University of Georgia will attend a Macon dinner of alumni at 7 30 PM tomorrow night at the Hotel Dempsey. The visit follows the Athens commencement and aims to support the ill fund campaign via a statewide tour.

Chanellor David ©. Fitren University of Georgia Macen Dume Dempsey Chanecellor Bartow Macon Athens Tristeen Ino Atlenta Cobuui Bya

Ex Judge McGannon Found Guilty of Perjury in Murder Case

Cleveland June 27. Willan H McGannon former chief judge of the municipal court was found guilty of perjury tonight in a murder case involving Harold C Easy. He had earlier been freed on the murder charge.

Cleveland Willan H. McGannon Municipal Court McGannon SintWel Harold ¢. Easy Warne

Willis Campbell Bill Passes Senate Prevent Sale Beer

The Willis Campbell bill to prevent the sale of beer to the sick passes the House by a 250 to 93 vote after four hours of debate and is sent to the Senate for final enactment this week. The stormy session features shouting and party lines with Deputy opponents and supporters trading charges about anti saloon league drafting the bill and Prohibition influence.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Representative Ml Maryland Wayne B. Wheeler Anti Saloon League Thaye Foster Répub Wenn Ohio

Fleetwood Lanier Kiwanis secretary bio profile

The text profiles Fleetwood Lanier a Kiwanis secretary tied to multiple groups and clubs. A Statesboro Georgia native, he works in Erwin & Co insurance and attends University with Kappa Sigma. He serves in the Amibilean Legion as finance officer, trained as an officer in World War I, and lives at 240 Barber Street with a May 2 birthday.

Fleetwood Lanier Kiwanis Migny Joa Herbert McHatton Linton Gerdine Statesboro Insurance Department Erwin & Co University Kappa Sigma Cloverhutel Phol -Be Mack Sennett Amibilean Legion Nva Tun Assilant France Artillery Reserve Corps Erwin& Co Barber Street

English Miners Strike Not Yet Settled Report

London June 27 no definite agreement reached when the conference between coal owners and miners with Premier Lloyd George adjourned at midnight. Premier declined to pledge the subsidy of a million pounds until consulting with the cabinet tomorrow. Miners executive committee warned that without subsidy a settlement would be impossible and a general stoppage could continue for another three months.

Associated Press London Lloydcorge Preghterearge

Middleweight title bout ends in points decision in London

Ted Lewis defeated Jack Bloom on points after a twenty round middleweight championship of England bout in London. The match concluded with Lewis securing the national title.

Associated Press London Ted Kia Lewis Jack Bloom England

Lack of Fire Protection Prompts Trustee Plea to Legislature

An article in The Banner discusses a fire at a College of Agriculture barn blamed on inadequate fire protection. Trustees led by T W Read urge funding, citing the need for improved protection and facilities. The State Fire War and University trustees pressed for appropriations, which the legislature failed to grant, with renewed requests at the June session.

College of Agriculture Hield Wich Trasteva T W. Read Jong Ting Pire Warahal Joyner State College of Agriculture

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