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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1921

Page

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Plans Under Way for Georgia Manufacturers Convention

Plans progress for the Georgia Manufacturers Association convention to be held in the city on April 13 and 14. Officials from the chamber of commerce Rotary club and University of Georgia met to organize the program including addresses, committee reports, and an evening dance with a football game Georgia vs. Alabama set for the Georgian hotel quarters.

J. W. Yopp Georgia Manufacturers’sociation Chamber of Commerce Har‘ley Stovall Association A. Rhodes H. J. Rowe J. W. Jarrell C. D. Flanigen Rotary Club V. Sanford University of Georgia Andrew Erwin David Barrow B. Baker Jamey Emery Sean Perea Andrea Edgarton Wament Zehal Georgia Alabama Georgian Hotel

Death of Mrs Cara A Carson at Colbert

Cara A Carson 36 wife of H B Carson of Southern Manufacturing died yesterday at a local hospital. She leaves two sons Fletcher two daughters Mrs K M Norrell Mildred Carson an infant daughter six brothers and sister Mrs Clara Murray of 820 Boulevard. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 from the Methodist church Colbert with Rev A L Flury of Athens officiating. Interment in Colbert cemetery.

Ita Cara A. Carson H. B. Carson Southern Manufacturing Company Athens Colbert

Revival of Low Price Sale Notices Restoration of Mr Morris Stock

The Banner reports Mr Lee Morris renews a limited revival sale of clothing shoes hats and furnishings for a few days. Public demand prompted the extension after material delays from a building remodel sparked by a recent fire. Prices remain at real value reductions below cost for quick purchases.

Lee Morright Morris

Wage strike at Buggies Media stalls mediation

In Mianta Ga March 11 B L Luge receiver for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic says he will not enter strike mediation. Commissioners Cham bers and Kluttz plan to seek Washington guidance while Bugg says he can raise wages negotiations. He cites a 1920 payroll over 4 million and a 2 million rise since 1917 as strained by last year’s rate cuts. Union leaders won t comment. Mediation may go to President Warding. Local train from Atlanta to Manchester returned after engine wheel tire loosened. No damage.

Associated Mianta B. L. Luge Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Chambers and Kluttz Washington Bugg Warding Associated Press Manchester Georgia

Captain Brooks Returning to Marvel after WWI service

Dr. G. A. Brooks son of Mr. Yeats volunteers in 1918, served in France with Old Hickory division, commanded surgical hospitals in Gostivar Serbia Pojarevetz Drakoviten and in Poland with the Red Cross before resuming medical practice in Marvel Arkansas. He is returning home with favorable remarks and friends.

G. A. Brooks Yeats Marvel Arkansas Brooks Greenleaf Ark France American Red Cross Gostivar Serbia Pojarevetz Tle Drakoviten Red Cross Jugo- Slavia Paris Poland America

Regimental Parade By University Unit Draws Crowd

Infantry cavalry and motor transport corps of the University R O T C held a regimental parade yesterday afternoon on Herty Field. A large citizen turnout watched NCOs receive warrants as part of formal ceremonies. The event reflected ongoing ties with government and Georgia military affairs.

Univeralty R. O O. T. C Herty Field Aish Rattog P Brogreka AE Georgia

Harding Instructs Benson To Continue Workings of Board

President Harding directed Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board to keep functioning as if the board were fully organized. The move is to maintain a definite status for a practically memberless board while awaiting new nominations.

Harding Benson Associated Press Washington, D. C Dent Harding The Shipping Board

Davis Proffers Dept Services in Wages Case

Secretary of Labor Davis offered services of the department in a wage dispute between racking house employees and packing concerns. Telegrams were sent to unions and packers after a White House talks with President Harding. The aim is to readjust the dispute to avoid a strike and maintain industrial activity.

Washington Department of Labor Davis Harding Fiest

Jury Takes 10 Rooms in Ardmore Murder Trial

Clara Smith Hamon, on trial for the murder of Jake L. Hamon, rearranged furniture in hotel rooms with the jury present and heard testimony that Hamon claimed she shot him while he lay in bed. Evidence included a small pistol bought last November and a blood stained bullet hole scene, with Hamon's friends saying such items were burned to hide them. Hamon wept in court and left briefly.

Associated Press Ardmore Oklo Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Hamon Hamon Dr. Walter

Boys Bible Class Moves Meeting Time

The Older Boys Bible class of the Young Men's Christian Association is asked to meet at 10 45 this morning at the Y M C A instead of 11 o'clock so they can attend the Bible conference session with Dr Morgan, a renowned Bible teacher.

Young Men's Christian Association Y. M

Defense Matewan Battle Trial Rested Its Case

In Williamson West Virginia on March 11 the defense in the Matewan battle trial rested its case. The state brought its first rebuttal witness before adjournment and the court indicated the case is not expected to go to the jury for another week.

Williamson W. Va

Goodman's Special Sale At 425 Broad Street

The Banner reports Goodman's successful sale of dress goods at 425 Broad Street with an extra salesforce and steady customer rush from morning to close. The store announces continued specials at 459 Broad Street with deep discounts on checks voiles and ginghams and new season patterns.

Goodman's Broad Street Goodman

Bible Conference Notes on Spiritual Blindness and Bible Teaching

The notes describe morning and afternoon sessions of a Bible conference. Dr. Broughton critiques reliance on worldly sources and laments over crass Bible study while Dr. Morgan urges open minded study and proper Bible teaching from infancy through adolescence. He stresses Salvation as the aim of teaching and outlines age based Bible curricula.

Broughton Capitol Richmond Morgan Bethesda Christ Bishop Candler

Plans for Camp Knox summer military training

Indianapolis reports extensive plans to use Camp Knox Kentucky for a national guard reserve officers training corps and infantry camps. The Fifth Corps Area will oversee sessions June to September with multiple units, civilians, and instructors from various colleges and military schools.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Camp Knox Kentucky Fort Benjamin Harrison Fifth Corps George W. Read National Guard Congress Indiana Ohio West Virginia Tennessee North Carolina South Carolna Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell Virginia Military Institute Alabama Polytechnic Institute Purdue Culver Ohio State University of Chicago University of Ullnots University of Wisconsin Iowa State University of Mussouri Colorado Agricultural College Agricultural and Mecchanical College of Texas University of Oklahoma Leland Stanford University of Utah Oregon Agricultural College Wilhl Missouri Ti Jk United Ata Ors 40Th Infantry Camp Sherman Infantry Camp Benning

Interstate commerce authority argued in Wisconsin case

Opening arguments before the U S Supreme Court questioned the Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate railroad rates within states. Wisconsin led a test case with forty two states joining. A decision is not expected until next Tuesday. Georgia forms public health group to coordinate non medical agencies under the Georgia Public Health Association. Officers include R B Bilis Tifton president and Dr T F Abercrombie Atlanta secretary. The group aims to organize health work and bring legislative matters before the association council for review.

Georgia Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Transportation Det Supreme Court Wisconsin Atlanta Georgia Public Health Association Augusta R. B Bilis Tifton T. F. Abercrombie State Board of Health J. P. Faulkner R. A. Herring Mr. Ellis

Harris Urges Lower Freight and Passenger Rates

Senator William J. Harris of Georgia pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut freight and passenger rates, focusing on prohibitive charges for Georgia fruits and vegetables to eastern markets, including peaches watermelons and vegetables. He warned current rates threaten Georgia industries amid price slumps and thin railroad margins.

Atlanta William J. Harris Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission Harris Ceorgia Senj Harris Jon Uni

Trotzky Seeks Reward for Koslovsky in Revolution Clash

Warsaw reports Leon Trotzky has offered 5 000 000 rubles for the body of General Koslovsky dead or alive. Koslovsky returns a similar offer for Trotzky. Insurrections spread in Russia as anti Bolshevik actions grow. In Chicago western railroads plan wage cuts to prewar levels beginning with unskilled workers.

Associated Press Warsaw Leon Trotzky Koslovsky Petrograd Kosloveky Trotzsky Russia Ts Daily

Zangar the Mystic to Appear at Palace Theatre Next Week

Athens awaits the celebrated mystic Zangar who will attend Palace theatre from Monday. He will answer questions for patrons during open hours and offer a ladies only matinee. Submissions can be made in the foyer box or via The Banner for publication starting Tuesday.

Zangar Palace Theatre Ife Zanger Oy Imprivateer Arkhian

Racial Disorders In Springfeld Reported

Following minor disorders over the last two nights an assault on a 14 year old boy near Wevearold Sys ae prompted extra police presence on streets and the militia to restore order.

Springfeld Vwevearold Nexro

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Pends Buggies Federal VSS Defense Matewan Battle Trial Goodman’s Bible Conference Red Sea Caleb Joshua Church of God Dr. Broughton Paul Nimely Christ Jesus Solomon Job Jesus First Methodist Church Central Presbyterian Church L. C Trotzky Chicago Tmnols Central
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