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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1921

Page

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Harding Seeks swift Colombia treaty ratification at cabinet meeting

President Harding and cabinet heads discussed military and administrative issues. The War Department stated no pullout of Rhine occupation troops and Harding planned to request Senate approval of the Colombia treaty. He urged department cooperation and a smooth reorganizational effort with weekly meetings starting Friday.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding War Department Rhine United States Senate Colombia

Chicago violence marks aldermanic campaign with two killings

In Chicago on March 8, amid a brutal ward fight between Powers and D Andrea factions, two aides to Alderman Powers were shot in Death Valley. Paul Labriola, bailiff, died after nine neck shots while Harry Raymond, cigar store owner, was four times hit. Police blamed a feud tied to the aldermanic race and noted prior bombing and kidnappings. Detectives report threats and dynamite connected to the plot.

Associated Press Chicago John Powers Paul Labriola Harry Raymond Death Valley Powers Anthony D'Andrea Jastinonth Neely John Beiske

Kozlovsk Prepares March on Petrograd

Reported movement by Kozlovsk plans a march on Petrograd as workers and troops resist forced military service. Soviet forces face attacks while Heluingfors dispatches note limited strongholds and ongoing campaign around the city.

Kozlovsk Petrograd London Syan Alter W theLinghng Koglovak

Retail Music Roll Dealers Dissolve By Court's Order

The Retail Ma le roll Dealers Association of Philadelphia was dissolved today by Judge Peck in the Sherman law suit. The final decree signed by the court ends the company's operations and bars officers from related activities.

Associated Press New York

Tree Planting Honors Prof E S Sell Class of Normal

Miss Irvinia Morris of Savannah leads the Senior class of the Normal school in planting a tree on campus near Miller hall. The event honors Prof E S Sell with the dedication and multiple ceremonies including prayers songs readings and a class history.

Normal School Miller Hall B.soll E. 8. Sell J. M. Pound Mina Lillian Cate Mary Dickerson Spade Irvine Morris Helen Averitt Mary Alice Arnolt Savannah

Mary Pickford Returns in The Love Light at Palace

Mary Pickford, "America's Sweetheart," appears in The Love Light at the Palace today and tomorrow in Athens. The popular star's productions have been scarce lately and her new photoplay promises charm and vivacity. Ty Somon comedy is also on the program for a lively Wednesday Thursday showing.

Mary Pickford the Palice Athens Somon

Wingheld Chamberlain Reid Promotes Spring Clothes Value

The Wingheld Chamberlain Reid firm on Clayton street announces a large stock of spring clothing underwear shirts hats and gents furnishings with models and prices unmatched in the country. Shoppers are urged to visit for best dressed appearance and notable savings in this issue of The Banner.

Wingheld, Chamberlain & Reid Clayton Street Healies Ife Tn Thia Reid Aid

Spanish premier Eduardo Dato assassinated in Madrid

Madrid dispatch reports Spanish premier Eduardo Dato was shot dead by revolver as he left a Cortes building. The tragedy was confirmed by Exchange Telegraph.

London Eduardo Dato Exchange Telegraph Company Madrid Cortez

Young Man Dies After Taking Bromistrycene

Despondent over financial worries, 20 year old HM Beard took bromistrycene early last night at the Skelton Bros bakery residence 663 Pulaski Street Athens resident for several months previously employed as a salesman with the Skelton firm. He died at 9 53 in the evening. Beard son of J W Beard of Danilesville Ga is survived by three brothers TW W B and Charles and five sisters Mesdames W H Echols J B Echols W B Newton D D Scar borough and G Hampton all of Danilesville.

Beard Pulaski Street Young Beard Dinfelnville Athens Skelton Bros Skelton Dunbar-Dunaway Cr Washington Street Mr. Beard J. W. Beard Danielsville W. B Charles Beard Meadames W. H. Echols J.B. Echols W. B. Newton D. D. Scarborough G. Hampton Dan Lelsville

Georgia Baptists Consider Dr Ell for SBC presidency

W H Faust of Winsler argues in the Christian Index that Georgia Baptists should nominate Dr John D Ell for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the next session. He notes no prior organized effort to place a Georgia man in the post but urges preparation to present Ell’s name.

Geor Georgia Baptists Southern Baptist Universion Chattanooga Tenn W. H. Faust Winsler Christian Index Baptist Fallat Georgia Southern Baptist Convention Pr. Mell

Charleston Ministers Denounce Cork Mayor Visit

At a Charleston Ministerial Association meeting in Charleston, resolutions were adopted unanimously denouncing Donal O'Callaghan lord mayor of Cork for his visit and calling for his deportation.

Charleston 8. C Charleston Ministerial Association Donal O'Callaghan Cork

Mellon Pleads For Rigid Economy In First Statement

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon in a letter to bankers urged rigid economy in government spending and the immediate establishment of a national budget system. He reported the nation's financial condition as improving in the last eight months and announced new issues of certificates of indebtedness bearing interest at 4 1/2 percent.

Mellon Washington

Atlanta approves $8,860,000 bond issue for schools and civic projects

Atlanta, Georgia voters backed a bond issue totaling 8,860,000 for public school improvements and other civic enterprises in an unofficial count announced after polls closed. The result reflects strong local support for enhanced educational and civic infrastructure.

Atlanta Associated Press

Floyd county loses bid to pay agricultural agents’ salaries

Floyd county and Georgia officials face a statewide issue after Judge Wright ruled mandamus cannot force the county board of roads and revenue to pay salaries for county agricultural and home economics agents. The ruling bars use of funds for educational purposes via the county board. An appeal may follow.

Rome Floyd County Georgia Wright Floyd Superior Bowers Farm Bureau Hanks County Board of Roads and Revenue Maddox Linton Dean Gia Fann Bureau Nedovhieya County Board of Education County Roads and Revenue Board Cobb Athens Madder Judge Wright Floyd MJ Costa

Ice cream makers push nickel price plan at tri state meeting

Savannah reporters say the 192 session of the tri state ice cream manufacturers convention at the DeSoto hotel discussed reviving the nickel cone. M. J. Costa was elected head with Athens and Thomasville leaders among officers. Delegates from Georgia South Carolina and Florida attended the banquet closing the session.

D. G. Bickers Savannah Tri-State Association of the DeSoto Hotel John Sancken Augusta Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Florida M. J. Costa Athens Q Kannatte AL +R Wi Preyerhintdt Charleston S. C Joseph Flowers Thomasville Freed Jove Valdosta

Clarke County Delegates Set For Macon Sunday School Meet

Clarke county is allotted twenty five delegates with a minimum quota for the State Sunday School convention to be held in Macon April 19 to 21. Counties reaching quota gain special recognition and full attendance by county officers earns another honor. Low railroad rates and delegates’ board at reasonable prices are arranged with no registration fee.

Clarke County Macon Com County Sunday School Association W. R. Tindall Athens S.C. Wingfield Francia Jackson W. A. Capps Mise Bertha Hancock Athena Mildred Rhodes FE. A. Mell Henry West Claude Tuck Athen Trict Georgia Sunday Sch Association Hurt Building Atlanta

Omaha Meeting to Discuss Wages and Work Hours

Union delegates representing over 10,000 packing industry workers gather in Omaha to oppose a wage cut and a plan for a sixty day shutdown to unload surplus stocks at high prices. The action follows packers’ announcement of new hours and wage reductions effective March 1.

Associated Press Chicago Omaha

Seamen Wage Cuts Reported By Shipping Board Panel

A United States Shipping Board release says a committee of the American Steamship Owners Association will announce reductions in seamen's wages and steps to improve working conditions aboard ships. The change aims to counter foreign competition and the current low mood in the shipping trade affecting American-owned vessels.

Associated Preas New York United States Shipping Board American Steanthin Owners Association

Zangar the Mystic to Answer Questions in Athens

The Banner and Palace Theatre announce Zangar the Mystic will perform at the Palace next week starting Monday. A question box opens in the foyer today for readers to drop queries, signed with initials, for Zangar to answer in The Banner and at the theatre.

Palace Theatre Zangar Athens Banner The Palace

Judging Pure Bred Sires at the State College

Interest in stock raising has grown in Georgia through the State College of Agriculture. A moving picture titled Judging Pure Bred Sires will be shown to students and the public in the main auditorium at 9 o clock this morning, highlighting prize stock and livestock clubs.

Tve Georgia State College of Agriculture Commonwealth

Acquittal in Case Involving Assisted Death of Suffering Woman

Brussels reports the Prat Court denies guilt in a case where a husband killed a woman who had attempted suicide. The man claimed he terminated her suffering and was acquitted after medical testimony said the suicidal wound would likely have been fatal. Hermans recovered from a wound and served eight months in prison.

Brussels March I Bel Prat Court Coline "Vandyck

Conditions Worse In Alabama Says Mayor Stevenson

Jackson county Alabama faces severe violence with night riders, Mayor Claude Timberlake of Stevenson warns troops may be needed. He cites fears of terror and proposes a posse to stop the attacks. Locals remain tense with residents armed as authorities report quiet in Scottsboro districts.

Alabama Stevenson Chattanooga Ténn Jackson County Claude Timberlake Associated Press Scottsboro Ala

Moscow Says Food Fuel Situation Is Hopeless

A wireless from Moscow reports the food and fuel crisis in Kronstadt is hopeless and insurgent settlement attempts are hourly increasing. The dispatch references Kronstadt and Moscow with a stark warning on the deteriorating conditions.

Moscow Kronstadt London

Shipyard Wage Changes Pinched By Union Talks

Shipyard wage reductions of about ten percent appear in a revised pay schedule submitted by shipbuilders to a committee of representatives from Fant and Gulf yards and union leaders in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Fant Gulf Yards

Open Bible Conference to Feature Morgan and Broughton

Dr. G Campbell Morgan and Dr Len G Broughton arrive for a ten day open Bible conference at the First Methodist church in Athens tonight at 7 45 with sessions daily at 10 30 4 and 7 45 Music will frame each meeting and city choirs and singers are invited to participate The event attracts visitors from nearby towns and is expected to draw large attendance despite denominational lines.

G. Campbell Morgan Len G. Broughton First Methodist Church Athens First Methodist Morgan Broughton South J. A. Morton Conf. Music. Committee

Two Ford of Canada Executives Resign In Windsor

Windsor Ontario March 8 two Ford Motor Company of Canada executives resigned. B Rosa McKenazie general purchasing agent and W G Wells of the Superintendent's office left without explanation.

Ford Canada Company Windsor Ontario Can B. Rosa McKenazie Ford Motor Company of Canada W. G. Wells

Harrison Bids Farewell to Manila Governor General

Thousands gathered in Manila to bid farewell to Francis Button Harrison retiring governor general of the Philippines. He sailed tonight for New York after eight years of service as executive.

Manila Francis Button Harrison Philippines New York

French and British Planes Fly Over Dusseldorf Again

Dusseldorf reports say French and British aircraft flew over the German town this afternoon. Allied anti aircraft fire accompanied the flights as tensions rise in the region. Berlin sources note new discussions on reparations and a cautious public outlook as events unfold.

Dusseldorf

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NEING Prof E. S. Sell Misa Irvina Morris State Normal Jo Penine Irvina Morris H. Beard John D. Ell O’callaghan Clarke DR. Morgan Singers OF Harrison U.S Berlin Marsh
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