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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1921

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Georgia Cincinnati Game Here Today at 3 P M

Rotary club notes a Georgia Cincinnati game today at 3 P M with funds needed for schools. The Georgian Hotel hosts a rotary meeting at 2 05 as district eight convention plans proceed. Robert Taylor chairs a special committee to tally members attending Birmingham convention on the 28th. about twenty five from the local club expected.

Rotary Club Georgian Hotel Motory Ely Birmingham Robert Taylor Dink Martin F. J. Orr B. R. Bloodworth Morton Hodgson

Mutiny Charges Against Five Men Landed in New Orleans

Five men chained aboard the freighter Roseville were charged with mutiny on the high seas. Investigators said no evidence linked them to the New York bomb explosion of last September. They would be tried in federal court in New York, with New Orleans as their first entry port.

Associated Press Washington, D. C New Orleans Roseville New York William of. Flynn Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice High Seas Department of Justice

Athens Bankers Off 10 Meeting

National Bank and Mr Hugh H Gordon president of the Commercial Bank left yesterday for Macon to attend a session. Gordon chairs the legislative committee steering key bank legislation this year. The meeting will be important with other state bankers delivering addresses.

Filr Xin National Bank Hugh HH. Gordon Commercial Bank Macon Gordon State Association

Where Colleges Play This Week Schedule Shared Across States

A fragmented listing shows a multi day schedule titled Where Colleges Play This Week with events across Athens Georgia to Bay St. Louis Mississippi. Matches feature University of Georgia, New York University, Davidson College, University of Virginia, Princeton, Yale, and others playing against Clemson North Carolina State Duke Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt and more across March 23 to March 26.

Athens, Ga University of Cincinta University of Georgia Chapel Hill N. C New York University University of North Cara Athens University of Cincinnetine Davidson New York Univercite Davidson College Harlettagine Clemson University of Georga Clemson College Charlottesville Princeton University University of Virginia Macon Yale University Alabama Polytechnic Auburn Durham Trinity College Guilford College Columbus U. S. Infantry School Gordon Institute Atlanta University of Cincinnatis Georgia Tech Williamsburg William and Mary College 8. C Johns Hopkins Nashville Tenn

Colorado Launches Dreadnought in Camden

Camden New Jersey March 22 The super dreadnought Colorado was successfully launched here today. The ceremony drew naval officials and local dignitaries to mark the milestone in the shipyard program.

Colorado Camden Associated Press Camden, N. J

Opening day at Sanford Field hosts Georgia vs Cincinnati

Today marks the Georgia baseball season opener on Sanford Field with Ladies Day attendance encouraged. Georgia faces University of Cincinnati with star pitchers George Clarke and Pan tone set to start. Admission is 75 cents grandstand and 50 cents bleachers. students and band absent to boost a full Georgia greeting.

Heey Georgia Sanford Field Georgia Bulldogs University of Cincinnati Sanford Ineinnati Ohio Empire State Ty Cobb George Clarke Pantone Georgia Band

Jury Probes Attempted Wreck of A B A Train

Douglas Georgia March 22 The Coffee county grand jury will inspect the attempted wrecking of an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic passenger train today. Special agents of the Department of Justice are en route to assist in the probe.

Associated Press Douglas, Ga Coffee County Department of Justice

Will Visit City to Discuss Baptist Pastorate

An exclusive notice reports Dr. J C Wilkinson of Milledgeville will visit Athens to decide whether to accept the pastorate of the First Baptist church. He is on the executive committee of a million dollar church drive and will meet deacons during his stay.

Baptist Church J.C. Wilkinson Milledgeville First Baptist Church Wilkinson Athens Whithers AL Liprcomb The Mercer Teniaville Faetlet Ehuset i

Soviets Ask For Trade Be Resigned Soviets Ask For Trade Be Resigned

The Soviet government appeals to President and the United States to resume relations with the United States and promises to send a delegation to negotiate a trade agreement. The message references Eugen and Mascaw in unclear wording.

London Gerding Eusela Sassa Wir Jeax Mascaw Sodiy United States

Washington Report On Russia Trade Stance

Washington reports an unconfirmed story about Moscow and London circulation claiming the Russian Soviet government urged President Harding to resume trade. Officials offered no comment. Hoover described resuming trade as a political issue, with officials doubting any substantial trade with Russia is feasible now.

Washington D.C Moscow London Harding Russia Hoover Rusia

Revealed Death of Three Negroes Found in River

A negro delivers information to Governor Dorsey and U S District Attorney Alexander about the deaths of three black men whose bodies were found weighted in the Yellow river Newton county. The case is under investigation.

Associated Press Atlanta Yellow River Newton County Dorsey United States Alexander

President Therding’s call for extra session in April

Washington March 22 Associated Press reports President Therding announced a possible extra session of Congress for April but did not specify the opposition to the date. He signaled tariff and revenue legislation would be foremost in his message, delivery method undecided.

Washington, DC Therding Tod Congress

Cannot Expect to Profiteer in Army Deserters Cases

A court proceeding links deception by a lawyer who urged deserter surrender then sought government rewards. Army legal head denounces the tactic as incompatible with his duty to the nation. Rewards for apprehension will not be paid to those who advised deserters.

Wao Clawses War Department Jidge Advoen

Farmers Warned Against Chinch Bugs on Wheat

Washington March 22. The agriculture department urged wheat farmers to watch for chinch bugs in a bulletin. One bug destroyed now can prevent hundreds in late production. Experts found them in wild grass and along hedge rows. Burn edges of woodlands to oust them.

Washington, D.C Agriculture Department

Athens School Survey Seeks Bond Plan for Future Growth

An informal report on Athens public schools finances and facilities was presented to the city board by Mrs. Fernendez with expert input from a Washington education bureau. Projections show remodeling and possible additions totaling about 303,600 with bond feasibility up to 322,000, aiming to address current needs and future growth. The board will wait for the formal bureau report due early April before action. The Kid opens two day run in Athens at the Palace, starring Jackie Coogan in a Chaplin production praised for its pathos and humor.

Athens Bureau of Education Washington City Board of Education Fernendez Ol. M. G. Michael Bureau Charles Chaplin The Palace Charlie Chaplin Jackie Coogan the Kid

Emory gas explosion injures Athens student and others

Marion A. Hubert of Athens was among the injured after a gas explosion rocked Emory University in a building housing the physiology and chemistry classes. About 14 faculty and students sustained injuries, with Hubert suffering a sprained ankle and a leg wound requiring stitches. J. Boswell of Greensboro was also hurt.

Emory University Atlanta Marion A. Hubert Max Hubert Athens Emory Faying Hubert J. Boswell Greensboro

Wood Will Quit Army to Become Pres of Pa Univ

Major General Leonard Wood will resign from active army duty to head the Pennsylvania State University upon return from the Philippines. He will assess whether Filipinos are ready for independence as the Wood Forbes mission aims to settle the issue, with Former President Wilson and Secretary Weeks indicating support for Philippine independence.

Wood ARMY Pres. PA. Univ Associated Press Washington Leonard Wood Pennsylvania University Philippines War Department Wilson Week Congress Wood-Forbes

Infantry Beats Cincinnati 8 to 1 in Georgia game

Columbus Ga March 22 The U S Infantry school baseball team defeated the University of Cincinnati 8 to 1 securing the second win of the season Battery setup included Bryant Sharp Davis Moore Weidemyer Alsacker Lyman Cobb The game ended after six innings due to darkness.

Columbus U. S. Infantry School University of Cincinnat RHE U. of Cincinnati SUL Bryant Sharp Davis Moore Weidemyer Alsacker Lyman Cobb Darkness

PennsylvanIa Railroad Clash Over Spies and Open Shop

Chicago dispatch reports a heated United States railway labor board session on March 22 as VP Atterbury defends the open shop and minority rights while labor lawyer Walsh accuses the Pennsylvania Railroad of maintaining spies and arsenals to handle labor trouble. Walsh cites a $800000 police bill for 1915 as proof.

Hughes Still on Stand in Macon Express Trials

Macon Ga March 22 During cross examination today in the trial of fifty three persons charged with conspiracy to steal express shipments W A Hughes former mess en ser admitted that after he confessed to express robberies he was employed by the American Railway Express company as a special agent to obtain evidence to back up my testimony His cross examination will be continued tomorrow Hughes who has declared he had transactions with all except two of the defendants denied defenan charges that he was halving daily re hearsals with the prosecutions lawyers but admitted that when testifying before the federal grand jury he knew he was making out a conspiracy case He also admitted that after Ms confession he carried out some deals he already had started but denied intimations that Superintendent Mays told him to continue stealing and try to persuade others to steal.

Macon W. A. Hughes American Railway Express Company Hughes Rand Mays

Lieutenant Coney Flight Postponed After Weather

A large Brunswick delegation gathered in Jacksonville to witness Lieut. W. D. Coney begin a return flight to California. The cross country flight to San Diego was postponed on weather orders after midnight, with a planned Dallas stop.

Coney Jacksonville Fla Brunswick W. D. Coney California Dallas Tex W. DD. Coney'a San Diego Cal

Cardinal Gibbons' Illness Faces Unfavorable Update

Baltimore March 22 Cardinal Gibbons illness again unfavorable, physicians said tonight though not believed in immediate danger.

Cardinal Gibbons Associated Press Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons’ Iiness Physiciana

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