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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1921

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Bulldogs Battle Petrels In 10 Inning Tie At Atlanta

In a tightly fought 10 inning game at Atlanta, Georgia, Yale’s Bulldogs and the Petrels of Oglethorpe battled to a 3 to 3 tie. Pantone of the Bulldogs faced Turk of the Petrels in a furious pitching duel as both teams pressed for the win. A late Petrel rally was nullified by a foul ball called by umpire Griffin, preserving the tie and leaving Pantone and Turk with strong but wavering control amid frigid conditions.

John Hammond Adenta Ajaureto Yale Bulldogs S of Georgia University Atlanta Jethorpe Cimt Pantone Coersia Bird’ Hope Oglethorpe Enatcher Simms Impres Oxlethorpe Griffin Pantone

Turner of Tampa Elected 10 Head District Rotary

Special to The Banner reports John A Turner of Tampa nominated for district governor and gifts to W R C district governor at a state rotary event in Birmingham Alabama March 29. Delegations, including from Athens and Georgia, departed by special train after the convention screep, amid talk and lightly festive activity as visitors left.

Turner Tampa Birmingham Ala John A. Turner Impa W. R. C. Disrict Hstary Savimbue Elu Athens Tell Ponsgpola Gabe Givan

Rail Board Hearing Claims Police Budget Used for Espionage

Frank P. Walsh, general counsel for the railroad employee, charged at the current railroad labor board hearing that the Pennsylvania road spends $800,000 annually on police, much of which funds a spy system among employees. Brig. Gen W. W. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania lines, admitted the truth of the charge.

Frank P. Walsh United States Railroad Labor Board Pennsylvania Road W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Hnes

Harding to lead conference with rail boards chairmen

President Harding opened a comprehensive study of American railway conditions in Washington on March 29. He met with his cabinet and Inter state bodies for over an hour and planned to invite the Interstate Commerce Commission and the United States Railway Labor Board chairmen to join. Further talks with railway managers and employees are expected to shape a rehabilitation program ahead of Congress' special session.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Inter Interstate Commerce Commission United States Railway Labor Board Congress

Appalachee Ministers Meet at Statham Georgia

Appalachee Ministers and Workers conference set for Statham Baptist Church on April 6 with Dr. John D. Mell of Athens to preach at 11. The program lists devotions, sessions on the 75 Million Campaign, Bible doctrines, The World Growing Better, The Christian Index, and the WM A, concluding with miscellaneous items and adjournment.

Appalachee Statham W. FE. Moore E. H. Jennings John D. Mell John H. Webb W. L. Culbertson Christian Index W. H. Faust W. M FE. R. Harris

Athens Pastor to Speak at Winder Tomorrow Night

Ga March 29 The pas sizers and workers in the Millen campaign from the y and Appalachee assoc iation over 5 000 members meet in conference at the First Baptist church here on Thursday March 31 at 3 o'clock. Supper will be served at 7 o'clock. Rev E H Jennings of Prince Avenue Baptist Athens and Rev F Campbell of First Baptist Gainesville will speak at 8 o'clock. A large turnout from surrounding areas is expected.

Gainesville

Puppets of Fate at Palace Theater with Viola Dana

Viola Dana stars in Puppets of Fate at the Palace Theater today in Athens. The film is praised for her charm and beauty and is shown for one day only with new 10 and 25 cent prices. Tomorrow and Friday feature Universal’s Outside the Law with Priscilla Dean and Lon Chaney in The Penalty among other films.

Viola Dana Athens Palace Theater Metra Miss Dana Palace Universal Priscilla Dean

Plans for farmer aid meetings begin in capital

Washington March 29 The War Finance Corporation called a conference for April 4 in Washington with southern bankers to discuss financing the export of southern agricultural products. The cabinet discussed farmers problems and promised definite relief plans soon led by Secretary Hoover who may meet agricultural leaders and industry representatives.

Associated Press Washington D. C War Finance Corporation Hoover White House Finance Corporation

Governor Dorsey seeks indictments in Williams case

Governor Dorsey asks that three sons of John S. Williams be indicted for the Jasper County killings of eleven negroes on Williams plantation. He cites dispatches from Covington about plots to incite uprisings and shift blame. A Covington suspect is held. Jasper grand jury meets April 11.

Atlanta Dorsey John S. Williams Williams Jasper County Covington Newton Elder Williams Clyde Manning Newton County Manning

Aviators Not Heard From During Virgin Islands Flight

Four Marine Corps aviators who departed Washington in two planes on the first leg of a flight to the Virgin Islands had not been heard from by nightfall. They were due to land for the night at Fayetteville North Carolina or Langley Field Virginia, and officials suspected one aircraft forced to land at a remote spot while the other landed for repairs.

Associated Press Washington Marine Corps Virgin Islands Fayetteville North Carolina Langley Field Virginia

Wilkes County Tax Fifa Cases Tied in Injunction Fight

In Wilkes County seven injunction cases challenge more than 17000 dollars worth of fifas tied to state and county taxes. Plaintiffs include Washington Exchange Bank and Washington Loan and Trust, alleging the tax equalization law violates the fourteenth amendment and due process. Temporary restraining orders halt three fi fas. permanent injunction hearing set for Monday in Warrenton.

Atlanta Wnbaid Wilkes County Ing United States Supreme Courts United States Supreme Court State Supreme Court Washington Exchange Bank Washington Loan and Trust Company Anthony Shoals Power Company J. T. Irvin, Jr W. E. H. Searcy Warrenton Alvin G. Golucke Clem Sutton Golucke Fullbright

New Impetus for Missing Balloon Search in Florida

Pensacola reports fishermen heard strange grief in a swamp near Lake Wimico as search for the missing naval balloon and its five occupants receives new impetus. Airplanes have been dispatched to scour the area around the lake.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla Lake Wimico

Special Deputies Sworn in Protect Mills and Property

About fifty special deputies were sworn in to protect miners and property of the Tennessee Coal and Railroad Company after an attack on Arthur Whitfield and John Dawson, two Black miners near Pratt City Alabama. Both are expected to recover, but no attackers have been identified yet.

Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal Tran and Railroad Company Arthur Whitfield John Dawson Pratt City

Secretary of War Italian Ambassador To Attend Funeral

Washington D C March 29 The body of Sir Moses Ezekiel sculptor and Confederate veteran who died in Rome in 1917 will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow with Secretary of War Weeks and Italian Ambassador Ricci participating.

Washington, D. C Moses Ezekiel

Fire destroys half million in cotton at Oklahoma City

A blaze at Interstate Compress company destroyed No. 1 of its presses in Oklahoma City this afternoon, causing an estimated $500,000 loss in cotton alone. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.

Oklahoma City Okla Interstate Compress Company

Industrial tour eyed as annual state event travels Georgia

Atlanta March 29 The Georgia Tech industrial tour planned for April 4 for a weeklong circuit through thirty five cities may become an annual event sponsored by commercial groups. More than a hundred industrial leaders travel by special train with speakers including Everett Morse of Simplex Wire and Cable Mayor James Key and Governor Dorken. Dr K G Matheson plans to join as Georgie Tech president and other state leaders will participate.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Georgia Everett Morse Simplex Wire and Cable Company Boston James’. Key Dorken K G. Matheson Georgic Tech

Georgia Fruit Not Hurting From Cold Weather

The Georgia fruit crop remains unharmed by recent cold despite forecasts of a killing frost. Weather officials revised the outlook, predicting mild temperatures and fair skies tonight. Growers can avoid smudge pots as the frost threat passes and sleep easier tonight.

Georgia Atlanta Weather Bureau Comex Florida Niece Bureau Folkax

Airplane flight restores speech for former soldier

Washington report details a 22 year old former soldier H A Renz Jr who had been mute for eight months due to paralysis of throat muscles. An airplane flight at 14 000 feet restored his power of speech as doctors had failed with other treatments. He faced initial doubt but was surprised when he could speak again.

Washington H. A. Renz, Jr Wan Renz Jonding

Concerted Effort To Get Help From Congress

A meeting of farmers organizations in Washington is announced for April 14 to press for an agricultural program to be recommended to President Harding and Congress. The event aims to mobilize support and present a unified plan to lawmakers.

Congress Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding

Turks Lose Bagdad Railway to Greeks

Constantinople March 29. The town of Kutaia was evacuated by the Turks and the Greeks are now masters of the Bagdad railway and are continuing to advance toward Angora.

Associated Press Constantinople Kutaia Bagdad Angora

Government says insurgent communists broken up in Germany

Nerlin reports the government claims to have crushed a communist uprising in mild German industrial areas with the capture of the main body at Leune and Ammendorf. About 1,400 communists have been arrested while others flee or surrender. President Ebert approves extraordinary emergency courts for swift trials.curity police patrol the city and outdoor gatherings are banned.

Nerlin Leune Ammendorf Ebert Mid-Germany Ruhr Potnte

Cabinet Considers Harding Reorganization Plan

The reorganization commission plan for executive departments was presented to President Harding's cabinet in Washington D C and will be discussed at a future meeting. It outlines steps toward implementing the commission's recommendations and advances the government restructuring effort.

Washington, D. C Congress Harding

Thousands File Past Cataque of Cardinal Gibbons

In Baltimore on March 29 a crowd estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 filed past the cataque of Cardinal Gibbons as the body lay in state. The public viewing drew vast attendance from the city and beyond, reflecting the late cardinal’s influence and the nation’s mourning.

Cardinal Gibbons Battimore Crowda

Y M C A Boys Form Four Team Base Ball League

The Junior Alleghs? No, junior at the Y M C A organize a four team base ball league and plan immediate matches. Members of the class are urged to attend today to kick off baseball activity. Boys are eager to play ball.

Alligs

Yale Bulldogs Set To Host Georgia Next Saturday

Yale Bulldogs of New Haven travel to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs in the lone return game. The contest follows Yale’s 12 1 1 0 victory earlier in the season as both teams aim to boost standings. The game is slated for 2 PM to accommodate travel home schedules.

Yale Bulldogs New Haven Georgia “Bulldogs Athens Yale Macon South New

Slow Payments Crimp Georgia School Funds

Atlanta March 29 slow payments by counties threaten public schools statewide. DeKalb county may close schools two months early due to lack of funds to pay teachers, with other districts reported financially impaired. State superintendent notes few counties have funds to close on time. Former Senator Reok notes about half a dozen counties will run out of money for public schools by month end. Issues include delays and technicalities in warrants and past 1921 payables, hindering school operations and finance.

Atlanta DeKalb County State Superintendent of Education Feto Reok Aslanta Countien Hetu Adva Wal

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