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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1921

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Mingo county calls for federal troops as riots loom

Charleston May 16 authorities in Mingo county warn of a smoldering volcano of unrest with demonstrations expected Thursday the anniversary of Matewan battle. They again urged Governor Morgan to request federal troops as small Kentucky forces and the West Virginia state constabulary fail to restrain the lawless elements.

Associated Press Charleston W.va Mingo Matewan Mingo County Morgan Kentucky West Virginia

State Normal Spanish Class Presents Colorful Program

The Spanish students at State Normal School staged an engaging program Saturday night. Miss Ida Pound sang La Aurora and Miss Beulah Shirley accompanied, while La Estudiantina Espanola performed Nita Pancha and La Perla. The Sailors march and Pan-American Spirit pageant featured twenty and twenty-one performers respectively, with Log Marineritos and The Spanish Duel drawing applause from a large crowd.

Cna State Normal School Milner Rawls Ida Pound la Aurora la Estudiantina Espanola America Beulah Shirley Mise A. Askew Ria Re Ie

Firing Breaks Out at Rawl West Virginia Head House

Firing broke out at the Crystal Block Coal head house in Rawl W Va early tonight. Reports to Capt J R Brokus indicate the outbreak originated from the Kentucky side and lasted only a few minutes amid border tensions and scattered gunfire.

Rawl West VO Gy Associated Prats Williamson W. Va Crystal Block Coal Company J. R. Brokus Brokus Kentucky

Dorsey Undecided About Reply To Severn Cries

Governor Dorsey remains undecided on how to respond to criticism of his pamphlet The Negro in Georgia and the peonage issue. A reply to Judge Wm. H. Searcy is likely by tomorrow, with political moves from Guardians of Liberty and a possible impeachment petition. Senator T. F. Brown of Athens plans a joint committee investigation.

Brown Atlanta Dorry Georgia Samuth L. Olive Institate Senate Caleb Ridley Central Baptist Church Pagard H. Searcy Guardians of Liberty Senate House TF. C. Brown Athens

New Firm Takes Over Delmar Cafe for Remodeling

Messrs R Galledse and W Pilkington purchased the Delmar Cafe and will begin immediate remodeling of the interior. They plan new equipment and improved service while maintaining high standards and aiming to make it the best self service lunch in the state. The new managers, noted as wide awake business men, announced that work crews would start improvements at once.

Galledse Woodmen World W. Pilkington

Pink boll weevil conference opens in Washington

Washington May 19 officials from every cotton growing state and the agriculture department met today at a conference to plan a national campaign against the pink boll weevil. A two man from each state was chosen to draft the program for presentation tomorrow. Texas and federal officials sparred over responsibility for border controls with Texas saying the federal government must handle it while the state argued the duty lay elsewhere.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Marlat Federal Horticultural Board Texas Mexico

Women on Boards Deferred a Year by Southern Baptists

Chattanooga Tenn May 16 Representation of women on the executive committee and five general boards of the Southern Baptist convention was deferred one year by the convention today. The nominating committee found difficulties in adjusting the bylaws provisions for selecting women.

Chattanooga Tenn Southern Baptist Convention

Albert G Bradford Dies at 65 in Philadelphia Firm Death

Albert G. Bradford of Philadelphia age 65 and a member of the firm N W Ayer Son died here today. The notice lists his association with the agency and the city date of death as May 16.

Philadelphia Albert G. Bradford N. W. Ayer & Son

Emergency fund results grow as Georgia mothers aid school crisis

State wide interest in a mothers day emergency fund to cover deficits at the State Normal school expands after Mrs. George Mell initiates the drive in early May. Contributions pour in via telegraph and bank deposits, with Athens residents supporting the effort at Athens Savings Bank.

George Mell Women of Georgia State Normal School

College selects managers for 1922 football season

Thomas Wirt Coleman of Anniston was chosen varsity football manager after a 388 to 226 vote over J. D. Lawrence of Dallas. Two assistants were selected: J. B. Davis of Jefferson and W. J. Landrum of Monroe, defeating W. D. Knight of Georgia and Marsh.

Ont Wien Thomas Wirt Coleman Anniston J. D. Lawrence Dallas J.B. Davis Jefferson W. J. Landrum Monroe W. D. Knight Georgia Marsh

Tom Alexander Charged with Assault in Clarke County

Tom Alexander, a young white man from a well known family, is jailed in Clarke County on charges of assaulting a white woman yesterday after offering a ride to her and her husband, who were walking from a South Carolina town to Atlanta. The couple, reportedly without funds, had asked for help. Alexander allegedly followed the woman after she fled from the car and assaulted her before driving away. A commitment hearing is expected tomorrow as the western circuit judge is away in New Orleans. Attorneys for Alexander deny the charges and plan to present evidence.

Tom Alexander South Carolina Atlanta Alexander Alexander Ge Clarke County New Orleans Athens

New District Plan Calls for Federal Judge and Attorney

Washington reports outline a plan to create three U S districts in Georgia with headquarters in Savannah Augusta Atlanta and likely Macon. Judge Samuel H Sibley would head the Northeastern or Northwestern District while Judge Beverly D Evans would preside in the Southern District and a new third judge would be added. The plan would also shift some prosecutorial posts including the district attorney role in the middle district and place an Atlanta attorney in the new Northern District.

Atlanta Washington United States Court District Fulton County Samuel H. Sibley Beverly Evans King Macon Savannah Beverly D. Evans Sibley Evans Middle

Girl fires bullet in attempt on life after correction

Columbus Miss May 16 Miss Eva Green 17 fired a bullet into her side in an act said by her parents to be a suicide attempt following a correction by her mother. She is in critical condition.

Associated Press Columbus Miss Eva Green Brad Tracy Green

Pressmen strike at Curtis Publishing demands 44 hour week

Associated Press reports Curtis Publishing pressmen walked out on May 16 seeking a 44 hour week. Foremen stayed on and some pressmen continued working. The firm planned to print part of the Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman editions in Chicago.

Associated Press Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Saturday Evening Post Country Gentleman Chicago

Women of Athens plan slate for city offices

An Athens Woman's Club educational committee met at Mrs. E. K. Hodgson's home on Milledge Avenue to form a municipal slate. Rumors had swirled for days as locals awaited any definite action, and the gathering drew a packed crowd despite one absent member. The program covered several major items as discussion began.

Athens Hdme Amiqus

Supreme Court Reverses Georgia Check Case

The U S Supreme Court reversed a Georgia court ruling denying an injunction against the Atlanta Federal Reserve bank from collecting checks drawn on non member banks. The case is remanded for merits based review, with federal policy to collect checks subject to relief for non member banks showing oppressive intent.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Today Georgia Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank Wantots Federal Atlanta Reserve Bank Reserve Bank Georgia Court Supreme Court Harding Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Harting Federal Reservers Federal Reserve Bank

Docket for 10 Today Judge Bradwell Appointed

The city court docket announced yesterday that Pesac oete's will be called at 10 o clock and the Tuesday session would render default judgments in ripe cases. Cases not requiring juries are being heard this week with little done after the organization yesterday aside from a few judgments. Constables R F Wood H D Huff and Jerry Pittard attend the court.

Bradwell Sion Yeater R. F. Wood H. D. Huff Jerry Pittard

Lionel Barrymore Stars in The Master Mind at Palace

Lionel Barrymore headlines today at the Palace theater in The Master Mind with Peggy O Nea l playing the lead female opposite him. The film explores a clash between a strong man and the equally strong will of a woman as the plot unfolds.

Lionel Parymore Palace Theater Peggy O'Neal Barrymore Lionel Barrymore America

William F Dorsey Leader and Builder of Athens Kiwanis

William Francis Dorsey, longtime Athens Kiwanis president and head of Dorsey Furniture, is noted as Athens oldest furniture business founder. A former mayor and active Mason, he is celebrated as a civic builder known for enterprise and community service. his birthday is January 8th.

William Prancis Dorsey Athens Kiwanis Club Dorsey Furniture Company Athens Ford City of W. Dorsey Clurch Kiwanis

State Farm Bureau Opposes Sapiro Plan Widespread Reform

Atlanta May 16 The Georgian Farm Bureau Federation advisory board urges abolishing the state bureau of markets and trimming inspectors. They call for a sales agency in Atlanta and certified cotton graders in every county to ensure growers get best prices. The plan nests with College of Agriculture marketing bureau and U S Bureau of Markets input.

Atlanta Georgian Farm Bureau Federation Recordi Sapiro State Bureau of Markets I A Kelly Previd Reau Resdiation Marketing Bureau The College of Agriculture Ae Leute-au Uited States Bureau of Markets Washington Georgia UN Bureau

Athens Pastor to Address Grand Commandery Meet

Dr. J C Wilkinson pastor of the First Paptiot church will be grand orator for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Georgia meeting in Macon tomorrow. He will conduct services at Christ Episcopal church and leads the annual conclave noted as the largest gathering of the state's order.

Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Columbus Atlanta Macom Savannah Augusta J.C. Wilkinson Knights Templar Georgia Macon Wilkinson Plovtuzensty Milledgeville Christ Episcopal Church Iights Templar of Wilkingen Order

Wholesale Prices Fall Sharply in April Report

Washington May 18 wholesale prices in April showed a 6 percent drop from March and a 43 percent decrease from April 1920, according to the Department of Labor.

Washington, D.C Vie Department of Labor

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Issigi Severn Delmar Cafe Sesson Catal Department Agriculture So. Baptists Is Rumpler Edmund Rumpler Baveria FED Sibley and Evans Pus Ce ‘Council Supreme Courts Grand Lodge H. T. Tuck Rebekah Palace Star Today William Francis Dorsey Char, B. Martin State Farm Bureau AG. College T. Grand Commandery
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