North Georgia older boys conference closes in Athens
The north Georgia older boys conference held its last session in Athens with eight Sunday schools visiting to inspire and challenge delegates. Centre College president Dr W A Ganfield delivered a powerful sermon at First Methodist Church while B Roberts of the M C A spoke at Prince Avenue Baptist. The event produced a record of fervent religious impact as dozens of boys answered calls to commit to Christian lives.
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W. T. Forbes
North Georgia
Older Boys’ Conference
Athens
High Water
Christian Conference
First Methodist
W. A. Ganfield
Centre College
Danville
Bo” McMillan
Centre
Christian Ma ‘Dervéd
Y. M
Ganfield S
B._ Roberts
Mattis
Newark
Prince Avenue
W. A. Lee
Roberts
Jesus
Mr.Roberts
First Methodist Church
Georgia
Notes Urge Settlement Of Panama Costa Rica Dispute
The United States sent notes to Panama and Costa Rica seeking final settlement to prevent future armed clashes after Costa Rican forces surrendered at Coto. The notes stop short of mediation and oppose war as a substitute for arbitration. Panama asks for return of seized arms. US says the arms were sold and the proceeds returned. Panama’s force at Coto numbered about 450, with 60 regular police, facing a smaller Costa Rican force.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Panama
Costa Rica
Coto
United States
State Department
Davis
Canal Zone
LeFevre
New Tags Must Go On Today or Bear Is Outlawed
State officials warn that on Wednesday morning March 1 the 1920 license tags must be displayed. S. G. McLendon reports that old tags will be invalid after the first day of March except for a brief grace, and sheriffs will enforce the new orange pink and green tags nationwide starting Wednesday. Only about half of cars have obtained tags, with mail and local offices crowded.
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S. G. McLendon
Revenue Agents Must Have Search Warrants in Raid
Supreme Court rules raids without search warrants cannot be admitted as evidence, overturning a South Carolina conviction of Lawrence Amos. A GA address praised Georgia’s assets as its youth, followed by a YMCA convention scene at the First Methodist church led by C. W. Jones and President Jacob Siutler.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Lawrence Amos
Georgia
Commonwealth
First Methodist Church
C. W. Jones
Jacob Siutler
Fordney Tariff Action Reaches President Wilson
In Washington on February 28 the Senate approved the Fordney emergency tariff 49 to 28. The fate now rests with President Wilson who can veto or pocket veto the measure, preventing a congressional override due to time limits. Senator Underwood holds assurances the president will veto.
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Senate
Autopsy Ordered In Deaths Of Two Macon Men
Bodies of O. R. Allen and Leonard Thomas were found in the home of A. B. Crump in Macon. Solicitor Garrett said convulsions and symptoms pointed to wood alcohol as the cause. The men were visiting the Crumps when Mrs. Crump discovered the deaths.
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Macon
O. R. Allen
Leonard Thomas
A. B. Crump
Garrett
Bugg Consents To Conference With Union Leaders
Atlanta February 28 B L Bugg receiver of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic announced he granted union leaders request for a conference tomorrow The request came by telegraph from Fitzgerald where union heads met through a joint committee after a court order allowed the wage reduction the railroad sought Fitzgerald dispatches said employees were ready to pursue the matter in higher courts
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Associated Press
Atlanta
B. L. Bugg
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Fitzgerald
Martin
Fitzgerald Dispatches
Four Die as Oxygen Tanks Explode at Copperhill Plant
In Copperhill Tennessee on February 28 four workers were killed and four seriously injured when two oxygen tanks at the Tennessee Copper company plant exploded due to back-firing from a welding machine.
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Associated Press
Copperhill, Tenn
Tennessee Copper Company
Farm Loan Act Declared Valid
Washington on February 28 the farm loan act was declared valid by the supreme court clearing legal questions. Commissioner Lowdell said the decision enables soon issuing farm bonds to finance hundreds of million dollars in loans already approved by the farm loan board and held up awaiting the court ruling.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
United States
Supreme Court
Lowdell
Farm Loan Board
Athens Bible Conference Set For March 9 1921
Dr G Campbell Morgan noted English divine and world famed Bible teacher with Dr Len G Broughton will conduct a ten day Bible conference in Athens March 9 to 18 daily sessions at the First Methodist church. The event invites church members and all Athens citizens to attend.
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G. Campbell Morgan
Len G. Broughton
Athens
Tirat
Blackburn to speak on welfare efforts at Peabody Hall
Darr Blackburn secretary of the state board of public welfare will address the extension class in social work at Peabody hall in Athens Tuesday at 4 o clock. He leads welfare investigations of maternity hospitals in Atlanta and focuses on care of dependent and delinquent children and juvenile courts. The talk is open to the community council members and the public.
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Darr. Blackburn
State Board of Public Welfare
Athens
Peabody Hall
State Board of Welfare
Blackburn
Atlanta
Rev Wright of Warrenton Dies After Georgia Funeral Plan
The death of Rev. C. Wright of Warrenton Georgia mourned by many. A Baptist minister and former pastor of LaFayette and Warrenton, he died Sunday and is survived by his widow and daughter Miss Margaret Wright. The funeral is in Warrenton with burial in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers named E I Smith Sr, E G H Williamson, T J Scott and Hopkins will meet the Georgia train at noon.
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W. Wright
Fla
Mra. M. Adenkins
Abilene
Tex
Wright
Warrenton
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Georgia
E. I. Smith, Sr
E. G. H. Williamson
T. J. Scott
Hopkins
Costa Rica Panama clash at Coto leaves dead and wounded
Two Costa Ricans were killed and nine wounded while two Panamanians were hurt in fighting at Coto. Thirty five more prisoners were taken after a Costa Rican launch was captured. Panaman forces reoccupied Coto and demonstrators challenged President Porras as Americans guard the palace.
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Panama
Coto
Supreme Court rules Lever Act provision unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled that section of the Lever Act enabling the government to halt the 1918 coal strike and prosecute hoarders and profiteers in food and necessities is unconstitutional. The decision ends all Justice Department prosecutions tied to the cost of living campaign.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Appointment of John W. Weeks Is Confirmed
President-elect Harding confirms the appointment of John W. Weeks, with a secretaries’ briefing tonight signaling a move toward cabinet formation and early administration planning. The report notes Weeks’ anticipated role and ongoing transitions in Washington.
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John W. Weeks
Georgia Defeats Tech 26 21 to Reach Finals
Georgia defeats Tech 26 to 21 and advances to the finals. Kentucky faces Mississippi tonight as Siegeman's squad meets a Blue Grass State quintet.
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Georgia
TECH
Siegeman
Blue Grass State
Atlanta
Georgia Bulldogs
Stegeman
Universit
Yellow Jackets
Fat the
Reg
Black
Goeth
Anderson
Owens
Heaves
Jenks
Kentucky State
Mississippi Aggies
Athens
Rawson
Bennett
Cheeves
Ig. Tech
Drewater
Fraser
Roane
Staten
Murray
Mayer
Sates
Senate adoptions repeal of war time EAWS resolution
Avoperated Press reports that the Senate adopted the House resolution repealing wartime EAWS, sending it to conference. The action follows the House’s original passage and aims to repeal wartime provisions with possible adjustments during negotiations.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington DC
Mgrlane
Great Southern Automobile Show Draws Southern Interest
South wide interest builds for the Great Southern Automobile Show in Atlanta from March 7 to 12 at the municipal auditorium. Dealers and the public anticipate a premier automotive exposition with new ideas in passenger and freight transport, Kilties concerts, fashion displays, and enhanced exhibition decor.
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South
Atlanta
Great Municipal Auditorium
New York
Chicago
Pullig
Kilties
Southern Commercial Congress Opens With Noted Speakers
The twelfth annual Southern Commercial Congress begins in Washington tomorrow for a three day session. Senator Willis of Ohio Fletcher of Florida and Thomas R. Preston president of the congress will deliver addresses. Trade and finance shipping will be the principal topics of discussion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Southern
Congress
Willis
Ohio
Fletcher
Florida
Thomas R. Preston
Chattanooga
Special Kentucky Tax Withdrawal on Liquor Laws
Fragmentary notice discusses Kentucky special tax withdrawal related to liquor laws. Reads like a brief legal or fiscal item with incomplete data, referencing February and Washington D. C. timing and state taxation terms.
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Kentucky
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