Hardwick Wins Georgia Governor Nomination in Run-Off
Thomas W. Hardwick won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor in the run-off primary, defeating Clifford Walker. Official returns show Hardwick carrying 100 counties with 236 county unit votes to Walker’s 54 counties and 148 votes, with 194 votes needed to nominate. Towns County did not hold a primary.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Hardwick
Walker
Towns
Thomas W. Hardwick
United States
Georgia
Clifford Walker
Cotton Crop Late In Clarke Shown By First Report
Clarke county census agent J H Hancock reports total cotton bales ginned to Sept 25 1920 at 834 compared with 3497 a year earlier. Round bales counted as half.
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Clarke
J. H. Hancock
County of
Clarke County
Houston Condemns Aid To Exporters
Washington reports Secretary Houston rejects revival of a war-financing fund for exporters. He says private capital supports exports and the treasury should aid farmers, not deposit funds for farmer loans, noting the treasury is not a bank and must borrow to meet tax needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
Treasury
Croy
Reward Offered for Lynchers of Negroes in McKinny Florida
New York reports the Nations Association for the Advancement of Colored People offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the lynching of African Americans in McKinny Florida yesterday.
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Associated Press
New York
the Nations’ Association For the Advancement of Colored People Today
McKinny
Florida
Posse Still Searches For Negro Fugitive In Monrac Fla
A local posse continues the hunt for Jim Givens a Black man accused of murder after four others were killed. A man captured nearby was found not to be Givens and is jailed while authorities verify his identity. The search team probes surrounding counties for leads.
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Associated Press
Monrac
Fla
Jim Givens
John Harvey
Givens
Mayor and Council Hold Interesting Meeting Last Night
The mayor and council met last night to discuss and act on several items. A proposed telephone rate increase was opposed with a committee to appear before the Railroad Commission, while other minor matters included police protection petitions and changing court hours for night officers.
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R. St. Commission
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Civil Service Commission
Fetty
State Normal School
Civil Service Ee
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Haing
Fre
Washington Street
College Street
Jackson Street
Thomas Street
Lumpkin Street
Hancock Avenue
Dougherty Street
Hardwick Wins Jackson County in Georgia Election
In Jefferson Georgia on October 6 former Senator Hardwick carried Jackson County by a majority of 538. The total vote recorded Hardwick 1239 and Walker 701.
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Jefferson, Ga
Hardwick
Thi County
Walker
Crawford Chapter Meets Saturday
The Crawford Chapter of the Young People of the Confederacy will meet Saturday afternoon at four o clock at Lucy Cobb Institute. Every member is urged to be present. The parents are also cordially invited to be there.
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The
Young People of the Confederacy
Lucy Cobb Institute
Local Clothing Store Announces Reductions
Wingfield Chamberlain and Reid Athens clothing and gents furnishing house offers ninety suits in a three day sale at a special price of 39.50. Mr Wingfield says profits are not sought and expects all suits to sell quickly during the sale.
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Wingfield
Chamberlain & Reid
Athens
Benner
Clifford Walker Carried Clarke for Governor
Clifford Walker carried Clarke County for governor by about 300 votes in a peaceful county election. Official district tallies show Walker leading in most precincts including Athens 731 to 426 and Princeton 19 to 0 as Hardwick trails overall 869 to 69 with a 300 vote majority.
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Clifford Walker
Clarke
Athens
Hardwick
Walker
Night Riders strike Hart County cotton industry warned
Hart County residents report a secret group calling themselves Night Riders has posted warnings on every cotton gin in the county. The notices threaten arson if gins operate, aiming to curb cotton sales and keep prices down. Authorities pursue evidence to prosecute the guilty parties.
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Hart County
Couny
Night Riders
Kentucky
Rotarians in Athens map fall and winter plans at meeting
Athens Rotarians held an enthusiastic Georgia hotel meeting outlining fall and winter campaigns. President Flanigen urged duty and announced plans for greater service. An Augusta trip and inter city meeting on October 14 were discussed with 25 Athens Rotarians planning attendance.
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Augusta
Boys Work Committee
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Caling
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M. P. Jarnegen
C.A. Scudder
Julian Goethens
Atheny
Thia City
Baltville
Jane Seen Leche
Tawith Mtb
F Edwards
Cord -Co
Hia
Milledge ‘Avenue
P. Mell
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Gootheys
Resignation Letter From Athens First Baptist Pastor
The Athens Banner reports the resignation of Dr. J. W. Lynch, longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church, noting his nine-year tenure, completion of church work, and his deep regard for the congregation. He states his departure was a final decision made in anguish of soul, assures continued church support, and hints at future public expression of his sermonic labors.
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J. W. Lynch
Athens
Lynch
Athéns
Andrew J. Cobb
Price Decline Insurance Praised at FTC Hearing
Washington reports manufacturers defend guarantees against price declines as a prudent insurance tool. Representatives from business interests told the Federal Trade Commission that the practice helps stabilize markets and deny claims they cause higher prices.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Miners Clash Kills Deputy and Wounds Five Others
In Blair Blair Logan County West Virginia a deputy sheriff was killed and 15 deputies wounded during a miners fight. Reports received by Fred Mooney secretary of district seventeen United Mine Workers indicate the trouble started when the miners clashed during protests.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Blair Logan County
Fred Mooney
District Seventeen
United Mine Workers
Mooney
J W Jarrell Discusses Rate Hike for Local Telephone
District Manager J W Jarrell explains Southern Hell Telephone and Telegraph seeks higher rates after wartime shortages. He notes postwar demand, material and money constraints, and a net revenue by 1919 of 4.96 percent, urging a fair profit to protect public and company rights.
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Southern Hell Telephone & Telegraph Company
Jarrell
Athen Daily
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Armistice Ends Polish Russian Hostilities
An Associated Press dispatch from Warsaw reports a Friday armistice signed yesterday halting hostilities between Polish forces and Russian Bolsheviks.
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Associated Preas
Warsaw
Ariga Dlapatch
Correction by Mrs Jarnigan on Red Cross appointment
Mrs Jarnigan issues a correction in yesterday's Banner regarding Dr Applewhite. She states he was not appointed by the American Red Cross but by the state board for Clarke County under the Ellis Health Act. She and W Lynch of Athens Georgia sign and date the note in October 1920.
Grimes Shuts Out Indians To Take Series Lead
Brooklyn pitcher Burleigh Grimes pitched a 3 0 shutout as Brooklyn beat Cleveland 3 0 in game two of the World Series. Grimes dominated, while James Bagby allowed the run that decided the game. Attendance reached 22 569 with receipts of 76 064 as fans watched a quiet, pitching duel.
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New York
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Brooklyn
Cleveland
James “ Bagby
Meade
Burling
Sereen
Grimes
Grimelyn
Bagb’ Griffyth
Od Olsen
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Indians
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Jamison
Kilduff
Griffith
Sewell
Specttators
The Thunderbolt at Ellte brings Katherine MacDonald star power
The Thunderbolt, a dramatic feature with Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan, returns to Athens for a ThursdayFriday special. MacDonald plays Ruth Pomery, defending family honor as Corbin tolln plots and a spiteful marriage scheme unfolds.
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Katherine MacDonald
Thomas Meighan
Ruth Pomergy
Miss MacDonald
O 'Pelmeroy
Bruce
Pomeroy
Asyo
Corbin-tolln
Batia
Zelf
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