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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
1
Striking seamen ordered to leave Portland Maine amid disputed residency claims. The directive declares nonresidents must depart as ordered by authorities. The notice reflects wartime or labor movement tensions affecting port operations and crew status.
A fashion show review in Athens promises a diverse program featuring student talent from the university and local models. The lineup includes a blend of jazz, opera selections, and Chinese ensemble pieces, with a focus on showcasing emerging designers and performers.
Senator Harris of Georgia discusses potential new district courts, opposing partisan patronage. He notes congestion from development and prohibition laws, supports investigation but will not back reorganization unless public need is proven. He says he is a Democrat and would oppose confirming any Negro appointment and will not politicize federal appointments in Georgia.
AP reports in New Orleans on May 23 that 116 alleged union marine strikers were ordered held incommunicado after their arrest by rural police following the removal and heating of the crew of the tanker Hudnot. The crew Daksa remain unspecified.
New York and Chicago alumni rally behind University of Georgia memorial fund to raise a million dollars and launch a 3.5 million dollar plant program. Mrs Hodgson and Eric R. Brooks speak at New York dinner May 16, with Chicago alumni at a May 20 luncheon pledging support. Georgia men nationwide to work October 11 to November 31.
Encampment sessions today as Rebekahs prepare for Grand Lodge gathering. Hundreds of Lasties and visitors fill Athens hotels with an information bureau at the Georgian designated as grand lodge headquarters. Program includes memorial exercises, receptions, and addresses by local and state officers, with anticipated long sessions into Thursday morning.
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The emergency tariff bill cleared Congress with a 45 to 97 conference report approval and awaits President Harding’s signature after his New York return. Emma Bergdoll, mother of Grover Bergdoll, testified before the committee, angrily denying claims about a buried body and accusing Congress of persecution.
Associated Press reports the Southern Presbyterian church selected Charleston West Virginia as the site for its next general assembly. The announcement came in St. Louis Missouri on May 2.
At a recent meeting of the Joe Brown Connally chapter of the American Veterans of the World War, a student body association at the University, new officers were elected. Wilkerson was chosen president, Coatheran second vice president, Harkins treasurer, Chamnid ent, and Powell as a member, aiming for a successful year for the chapter.
Washington May 33 The recent shipment of 600 pounds of sweet potatoes from the Goath province to England proved popular. Further shipments are planned in hopes of creating a foreign market, according to the department of agriculture.
President Harding spent a busy day in Manhattan, greeting crowds as 20 000 schoolchildren cheered in drizzling rain. He met war survivors at a memorial service and reviewed troops for 5 000 war dead on Hoboken piers before returning to Washington.
Thomas Fitzgerald Green a Clarke County judge and longtime Kiwanis member from Athens was active in city affairs. A University of Georgia graduate and lawyer, he led efforts to advance legislation and served as City Court judge until about a year ago. He resided at 1220 9 Medes avenue with ties to Southern Mutual.
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