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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1921

Page

5

Alabama strike details kept in Alabama wage and sub contract system

Governor Kilby announced an award stating the United Mine Workers strike was not justified and coal operators in Alabama are not obligated to re hire strikers. The day wage scale and sub contract system remain unchanged and grievances will be adjusted by existing methods. The report also notes no change in wage terms and that operators are urged to place workers without displacing current staff.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala United Mine Workers of America Alabama Kilby United Mine Workers Kilb T. Sheehan The Montvertl Richard Hobbie John W. Durr Raport Representa Nonton Birminghm

New American Legion Posts Chartered in Georgia

J G C Bloodworth Jr announces chartering of Folkston Post No 132 with A D Williams as commander and Danson Post No 133 with E Erle Cocke as commander. Ware County Post No 10 in Waycross gets a women's auxiliary led by Mrs Eden. State adjuvant reports strong support for auxiliaries across Georgia.

Atlanta J. G. C. Bloodworth, Jr Department of Georgia American Legion Georgia Folkston A. D. Williams Davis-Daniel Danson E. Erle Cocke Ware County Waycross Eden

White Award Is Position of U S in Panama Boundary

President Harding declared the United States must stand unaltered on Chief Justice White’s decision in the Panama Costa Rica boundary dispute in response to a personal appeal from Panama’s President Porras. Costa Rica Lostieend adopts the Willie award.

Associat Jon D. C White

Legion Meeting Drives Red Cross Fund Drive in Clarke County

Chairman Frank Miller of the American Legion committee leads a county wide drive to raise 2600 for the Clarke County Red Cross chapter. Allen R Fleming Jr Post No 2 backs the campaign with April 5 and 6 set for fundraising events to keep the local office open through year end.

Frank #. Miller American Legion Committee Red Cross Clarke County Allen R Fleming Miller Thir Cfty Red Croer Legion Orgertzans Clark County The American Legion Athens

Kilauea Erupts with Large Lava Fountain in History

In Hilo on March 19, Kilauea revived activity with lava overflowing Halemaumau and destroying old trails. Five lava flows move in multiple directions as the fountain, the volcano’s largest, shoots high while the lava lake rises eighty feet within eight hours and a hot matin flow reaches forty miles per hour. Police guard the area as scientists attribute the eruption to equinoctal changes.

Associated Press Hilo Hawaii Kilauea Halemaumau

Capt Crossley Returns to Make Athens His Home

Judge Carl F Crossley returns to Athens and plans to resume law practice. He volunteered as an officer at Camp Gordon, earned the rank of captain, served overseas, and has now moved back to open offices in the city. Friends applaud his decision to settle in Athens.

Capt. Crossley Athens Carl F. Crossley Camp Gordon

Kiwanis 10 Hold Convention in Cleveland in June

Eight thousand delegates and visitors from the United States and Canada are expected for the International Kiwanis Club convention in Cleveland June 21 to 25. Committees led by J Provo plan reception and entertainment with special trains boats and planes arranged from multiple cities.

Cleveland United States Canada International Kiwanis Club North American Provo Cleveland Kiwanis Elt Syracuse N. Y Buffalo Denver Cal Fort Worth Tex Jane Dallas Galveston Lone Star State Atlanta Rochester Worcester Mass International Kiwanis

Bugg Refuses Attend Session of Transportation Board Hearing

Atlanta March 19 B L Buge receiver for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic tonight notified the United States railway labor board he cannot appear Monday for a wage controversy hearing The board requested both sides to attend Buge denied the board authority in the wage matter saying it lies with the federal district court He regretted being unable to appear but must attend court hearings on the wage reduction begun today and necessary to complete resumption of normal operations The road lifted the freight embargo today and normal freight service was stated to be nearly resumed During today’s hearing Roge admitted as president he arranged with Birmingham Trust and Savings Company to place the road into receiver ship and signed as president to be appointed receiver

Atlanta B. L. Buge Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic United States Railway Labor Board Bugs Federal District Court Ngs Sibley Roge Birmingham Trust and Savings Company

Mr J B Wier Builds New Home in City

Mr J B Wier completed a handsome new residence on Hampton Court at LaConte avenue corner. Since selling property on Prince avenue near the State Normal school he has done considerable work throughout the city and now has one of the most attractive homes in town.

J. B. Wier Hampton Court LaConte Avenue Prince Avenue State Normal School Wier

Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club Tour Opens in Winder

The University of Georgia Glee and Mandolin clubs begin a two week state tour, opening Monday in Winder. The show blends minstrel style with musical numbers by The Georgia Four and notable violin solos by J. Slaughter, with J. Jones directing the chorus and mandolin ensembles.

Georgia Glee Club Winder Gainesville Decatur Columbus Macon Barnesville Albany Valdosta Brunswick Savannah Augusta Milledgeville Athens Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club University of Georgia Mandolin Club Mr. Whatley

Crown Forces Ambushed in County Cork Toll Report

Seven soldiers and one policeman were killed with several wounded in an ambush near Kinsale while a bridge was blown as three lorries crossed. Twenty Linn Felnars and ammunition seized, farms burned in reprisal amid countywide terror claims.

Cork Weland Seral Kinsale Crown County Cork

Faris and values in Georgia fall in 1920 report

The U S Department of Agriculture reports plowland values fell across the nation with Georgia dropping from 46 to 36 dollars per acre. Kentucky shows the largest percentage fall tied to tobacco prices, while California Oregon and Colorado show slight gains. Overall the postwar decline follows a rapid 1917 1920 rise.

United States Department of Agriculture Georgia South Carolina Kentucky Alabama Mississippi California Oregon Colorado

Seventeen Billions Must Be Raised in Next Thirty Months

Pittsburg March 19 Secretary of War Weeks told the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce that the federal government must provide 17 billion dollars to cover running expenses and refinancing over the next thirty months. He said the task exceeds anything undertaken by a nation in peacetime and urged avoiding new commitments and economy in operations.

Associated Press Pittsburg Tts Weeks Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

Officers Nab Corn Whiskey Runners in Madison County

Prohibition agents HH Stokes of Atlanta and Deputy Marshals L A Miller and Gene Miller seized twenty gallons of corn whiskey at Mack Smith residence and eighty gallons plus brandy at Bil Harkins in Madison county. Smith and Harkins detained for Clarke County court. A chase ending with Ernest Harris captured near College Avenue bridge. Harris tried to draw on officers, pistol used, but Stokes forced surrender. Auto Stepheny to government custody, whiskey traffic halted.

HH. Stokes Atlanta L.A Gene Miller Mack Smith Madison County Atheny Smith Jlay Bil Harkins Harking Clarke County Ernest Harris Oconee County Harris College Avenue Bridge Micers Stokes Sola Smith & Weesomart

Strike One Held to Grand Jury in A. B. & A. Case

Fitzgerald Ga March 19 Huckalew alleged to be among five men who severely beat Walters. Godwin strike breaker arraigned and held to grand jury on assault and rioting charges in the first violence of A. B. A strike.

Associated Press Fitegerald Thrace Huckalew Ben Walters Godwin Se A. BL & A

Georgia Legion to Hold April Meeting in Macon

Department officers plan a conference in Macon on April 4 to discuss state and national matters. A. J. Henson, department commander, calls the meeting with Lemuel Rolles, national adjutant, as honor guest. Post commanders and adjutants from each post are urged to attend.

Atlanta Georgia Department The American Legion Columbus Macon A. J. Henson Lemuel Rolles Legion United States Bloodworth

Toney to Begin Return Crosscontinent Trip from Jacksonville Soon

Jacksonville, March 19 Lieut William Devoe Con who crossed the continent in 22 hours 27 minutes will attempt to beat his record at midnight March 22. He will take off from Pablo Beach for Sar Dro California.

Jacksonville Pla William Devoe Con de Haviland Pablo Beach Sar Dro Cal

Ambrose Fire Destroys Town Business District

Ambrose Georgia March 19 nearly the whole business district was wiped out by a large fire. Losses are estimated between 25000 and 50000 dollars.

Ambrose Associated Press

Mullins of Louisville to Speak Thursday in Georgia

Dr. B. H. Mullins of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will speak on the Seventy-Five Million campaign in Athens Clarke County and Lawrenceville as part of a two day Georgia visit March 24 and 26. He will be accompanied by T A Cree executive secretary of the Georgia Baptist Convention. The Athens meeting is planned for 1 o clock in the afternoon at a central venue with attendees from over fifty area churches.

Athens Clarke County Ey, Mulins Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Lauiaville Kentucky Georgia T. Areh Cree Georgia Baptist Convention Mullins Atlanta Pute Lawrenceville Tata Lewis A. Henderson

Athens to Get Modern Cafeteria Remodel by Thornton

Athens prepares for a major upgrade as A C Thornton plans to remodel Thornton's cafeteria in the Holman building. A Chicago chef will supervise a new, high end layout with a large serving area and updated fixtures to serve hundreds per hour. Completion details to be announced in The Herald.

Athenss A. C. Thornton Thornton's Holman Thornton Atanta Chicago Athens Uils Nec

Metropolitan Shows To Feature March Gala Week

The Metropolitan Shows arrive March 28 as the midway feature of a gala week starting March 18. The traveling unit uses fourteen cars and includes rides like the Ferris wheel and river rapids, plus acts such as Georgia minstrel, Musical Hawaiian, and Circus side show.

Georgia

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