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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1921

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Georgia Governor Calls Factions Aside in Statewide Stand

Georgia Governor asserts that politics be adjourned and factions set aside to focus on stabilizing state governance. He expects a series of cabinet and legislative meetings, inviting the Senate president and House leaders to discuss concerted actions, with a forthcoming conference among top officials at the capitol.

Atlanta Tate Georgia Governodwick Senate Jeltus Oll Ihiey Ixapas

Seize Breweries Charged With Too Much Kick in Beer

State agents today seized breweries amid charges of excessive kick in beer. The raid targeted facilities under investigation for producing beverages with illicit additives. Officials emphasized safety and regulatory compliance as the case moves forward.

Farm Bureau Fights Over Dept of Agr in Senate

In Atlanta on June 28 the Farm Bureau pushed for influence of the Dept of Agriculture in state deliberations. The Senate debated reconsidering its earlier resolution on department scope, with Governor Hardwick’s economy policy cited and opponents arguing for direct, solid knowledge of needs. The measure moved toward a final vote as tension rose over governance and budget oversight.

Atlanta Farm Bureau Department of Agriculture Serste House Agricultural Department Senate L. C. Brown Senate Pap Iene Pound of Agle McMichael

Rotary Picnic Called Off Meeting Held Wednesday July 6

An Athens Rotary Club notice announces the planned picnic for Wednesday July 6 has been postponed. Officials say a large number of members will be in Atlanta attending hearings for the Athens Railway and Electric Company, prompting the change. A luncheon may be held at a hotel after the postponement.

Rotary Athena Rotary Watson Peperard Yedson Atlanta Athens Railway and Electric Company

Summer School Attendance on the Rise in Georgia

Georgia's three state schools in Athens unite for a large summer program. The University of Georgia summer school stands alone in the South, drawing over a thousand teachers and college students. Last year eighty percent of Georgia teachers took special courses.

United States Wooster Uni of Georgia College Agericulture State Normal School University of Georgia Summer School South Georgia Credit Leves

Electric interests seek fee relief before Atlanta hearing

Representatives of manufacturers, citizens groups, and the Chamber of Commerce appear before the railroad commission in Atlanta today seeking higher power and water rates, and electric car fare increases. Key figures from the city council and business community attend to present arguments for and against the proposed petitions. The hearing, moved to today to allow opponents time to prepare, will hear from both sides and is not expected to yield a final ruling for several days.

The Manufactur. F Org Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Railroad Commission Pest Athens. Railway and Jeatric Pany Stth Ms Council Harry Hodgson Julian Goethius A.C. Dudley Manufacturers’ Committee Davison Council Barnett Meas Com Ai Beremonty Refuttal Commle Eion

Habeas Corpus Frees Looney From Clarke Jail

B B Looney released after habeas corpus proceedings from Clarke jail. Looney had been held on charges related to stealing a Ford car and was arrested in Greenville South Carolina. The case occurred in Clarke County and was resolved yesterday by the court.

Habeas“ Corpus Looney Clarke Jail B. B. Looney Clarke’ County Wan Greenville

Leaders Hope 70 Haven Hands Harden The Week

Congressional leaders push toward final passage of a peace resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria. Republicans and Democrats debate terms while Senate and House work toward a compromise to protect American property and end the conflict this week.

Harding Associated Press Washington, D. C Senatesani House Republican House Germany Senate Itchcock

Hamilton Would Push Constitutional Convention Bill in Georgia

Special to Tip Banner reports Judge Harper Hamilton plans to introduce a constitutional convention bill this year after debate with lawmakers. The measure seeks to elect delegates in 1922 for a convention, aiming to modernize Georgia’s business system and pull the state onto a sound financial footing. The Floyd County delegation’s senior member advocates legislative interest to advance the proposal.

Tip Atlanta Harper Hamilton Levening Moe Floyd County House of Representatives Assembly Georgis Hardwicks Wendy

Chamber Directors to Meet Thursday Afternoon

Athens Chamber of Commerce secretary B W Carroll announces a special board meeting will be held Thursday at 4 o clock in the Hinton Securities Building. Several important matters will be taken up and all directors are urged to attend.

B. W. Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Hinton Securities

De Valera presses unity as path to Irish peace

Dublin reports Eamon De Valera, leader of the Irish republicans, not ready to answer Prime Minister Lloyd George on an Irish settlement. He seeks peace through unity and plans to confer with political minority representatives before replying. He has written to Sir James Craig inviting a conference at Dublin’s Mansion House to hear Ulster perspectives.

Associated Press Dublin Eamonn DeValera George Torth Ielanda Ireland DeLavera James Craig Uleter Ul Refer

Bank Robbery Near College Park Ends With Pennies

Associated Press reports a robbery at the Bank of College Park in College Park California where two men grabbed a bag of pennies worth 76 dollars. They fled in a car, shots were fired, and the bag was recovered. Two men were arrested. J. R. Brooks confessed while Edgie Jamen denied involvement. Brooks says Jaman joined the plan after meeting two men in an Atlanta pool hall.

Associated Press College Park Theo Handits Bank of College’ Park J. R. Brooks Edgie Jamen Brooke Jaman Wa Brooks Atlanta Bis

Another Effort Made Prevent Fight Being Staged in New Jersey

Newark reports a criminal conspiracy charge to hold the Dempsey Carpentier prize fight in New Jersey will be presented to Prosecutor Garvan in Jersey City. Herbert Clark of the International Reform bureau stated the move followed an injunction being dissolved in civil proceedings before two chancellors and a final attempt to prevent the bout.

New Jersey Associated Press Newark N. J Garvan Jersey City Dempsey-Carpentier Herbert Clark International Reform Bureau

Prohi Lawyer Put On Bond Charged With Selling Permits

Washington June 2 Associated Press reports Tam Williams Agai former chief of the legal division of the bureau of licenses was arrested and charged with accepting bribes and distributing liquor permits. He posted a bond of 3000. Other arrests on similar charges expected soon according to investigators.

Prohi Associated Pressy Washington, D. C Witam P. Agai Hhief Bares Bureau of Abies, Free Alon

Woman Juror Seated In Mrs Kaber Case

Cleveland June 28 Women may help decide the fate of Mrs Eva Katherine Kaber charged with plotting her husband s assassination two years ago at the opening of her trial today The defense contends the constitution al right to a jury trial was not denied The defense lawyer would exhaust sixteen military challenges to keep women off the jury Two men and one woman were ousted today but the prosecutor said a complete jury was not expected for a week

Associated Press Cleveland Eva Katherine Kaber Indys Jon Sverraled Tyo Min

Babe Ruth Visits Carpentier in New Jersey Camp

Babe Ruth visited Georges Carpentier at his New Jersey camp and wished the challenger a home run in a hypothetical Saturday bout with Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight title. Ruth’s appearance drew a crowd as one of many visitors who stopped by the camp before Carpentier slipped away in his car.

Associated Press Maphaetet N. J Ruth Eorges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Bath Army of Visitors Carpentier

National wage rules on overtime in railway service

The Associated Press reports that under federal control railways with existing overtime agreements will maintain current terms. The board ruled overtime beyond established hours must be paid, with workers on eight hours or more under previous time and a half after eight, pending further decisions by August.

Associated Press Chicago United States Rae Dette Sfort U Ana Ania Rich Sabes

Chancellor Da University on tour stops in Macon

Chancellor Harrow arrives in Macon for a university event at the Demphoy Motel as part of a state drive. The tour, aimed at alumni, marks the first visit since the war era and continues through October 11 as fundraising proceeds.

University “of Ning Georl Lumbus Trong Gems Harrow Minner Ff Macon Barrow Grath

IN ROTARY By QHAS B MARTIN Milledge Circle Host Profile

IN ROTARY features B MARTIN a profile of Milton Preston Jarnagin a representative of the State College of Agriculture and husbandry department. A Tennessee native long residents of Athens he attended University of Tennessee Wisconsin and SeeTeaKol lows earning degrees. He is active in community affairs and church, with farms in Tennessee and Georgia. He is vice president, keen humor, and plans to attend meetings across the country. His birthday is September.

Milton Preston Jarnagin State College of Agriquitare Und Fm Anima Athens Cne University of Peers University of Wisconsin SeeTeaKol Tennessee Georgi Presbyte- Heta State College of Cultire H Milledge Circle Goberban Homes

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