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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

1

Nominees Certified for Georgia Governor Election Tickets

Acting under the Neill primary law the Georgia state executive committee certified to Governor Dorsey the full Democratic nominee list for the November election. The slate includes Cox for president Roosevelt for vice president Watson as U.S. senator Hardwick for governor Brittain for state superintendent and numerous circuit and city offices with party officials named.

Atlanta Neill State Executive Department J. J., Flynt Hiram‘. Gardner Mmittee Dorsey Democratic Party Georgia United States James M. Cox Frankin D.roosevelt W. Cozart William B. Blogne M. Lucas G.-C. Alston F .M. Curwood R. Ro. Blackburn A.H. Bullard Noo Stitt TM. Myefa Thomas A. Brown George T. Wilson John JM. Cox Eugene Talmadge Thomas ‘Watson Wer George W.-J. Sees Featin J Moir Brittain Aoter Commerce P Mabbor M. Stanley Lindsey- J Por L. Ie Paul Brea Jacshite Supreme’ ‘Court Ter F.sGpoga Tudieig John T. Pendleton Alapaha Jreult RG ‘Dickerson Albany Sirenit G- Bell Superior Court Blue Hee W. Blair J. Bunerior ‘Court Chattahoochbe George P. Munroe Ict Sturge’ Superior Court Cherokes Circu Malgola Tarvor Boperiee Court Coweta Elrentt C. Be Roop Judge Superior Court Dublin Velrentt J. i Kent Iuperior Court B.W. Meld Boesrior Hodges Oconee Kenit Exchol Graham Bunerior Ogecurion B.strange Sunerior Souith A. Littlejohn Stone BP Court Thi Judea Curt Zoonibs Cireuit Shurley Solicitors General John “A. Boykin Alapaha R. C. Gardner Augusta A-L.franklin Blue Ridge S. Wood Chattahoochee C.F. Me. Loughtin Cherokee J. M. Lang Cowgta W. Y. Atkinson Brunswick Alvin V. Sellers BE. L. Stephens

Expulsion Ordered for All Jews Arrived in Hungary

Associated Press dispatch from Vienna reports the Hungarian Ministry of Interiors has ordered the immediate expulsion from Hungary of all Jews who arrived in the country since 1914. The Budapest report indicates the measure was issued today.

Associated Press Vienna Jewish: Telegraphic Agency Hungary Budapest

State funds short delay school payments in October

Governor Dorsey says Georgia cannot use idle automobile tag funds to cover 10 percent of the 4.6 million common school appropriation. Counties face higher borrowing costs as advance warrants are discounted, though teachers’ pay remains funded by county disbursements. No extra legislative session yet planned.

Atlanta Executive Department Dorsey Educational Department Boans Georgia Highway Department Ioat General Assembly hAas

Exporting Cotton Favored by Harding

Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board said a German commercial agent reports Germany needs 2,000,000 bales of cotton for mills. He proposed an export association to ship cotton to Germany in manufactured form to be paid in strong American dollars to countries with stable currencies.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Harding Federal Reserve Board Germay Germany

Georgia Congressional District Nominees Recorded

Western circuit list of Democratic primary nominees for all Georgia districts from first to twelfth. It notes that nomination by the state primary is tantamount to election and that these names will be formally elected in November.

W. O. Dean Fors Congress J. W.overstreet Frank Park Charles R. Crisp C. Wright D. ‘Upshaw J. Walter Wise Gordon Lee Charles H. Brand Thomas of Bell Carl Vinson Lankford W. W. Larsen

Double Header 10 Attract A Crowd To Sanford Field

Athens High School faces Marist College of Atlanta in the main game set for 2 30 pm with Tech High School to follow. Athens scrubs oppose Tech High while Marist and Athens aim to impress in front of a large local crowd at Sanford Field. Local students gain free admission while Georgia prep clubs and Athens High honor the day’s slate as prospects and results tilt toward Marist’s potent offense and Tech High’s improving lineup.

Sanford Field Athen’ High School Marist College of Atlanta Tech High School of Atlanta Athens Atlanta Hortie-boys Athens High Marist Elberton Marietta High School Lanier University Tech High School Tech High Charlie Thompson Helvey Pittman eRety Richardson Hargrett Palmassino Upshaw Fas Fowler Conyers Ees Syle Tees Cee Thompson H. Rigdon Kenney Wiohdh Cone Es Sd Dives Eemee Ashford Sporce

Speakers Denounce Burning of Gins in South

Atlanta October 8 speakers denounced threats to burn cotton gins across the South at a mass meeting backing a proposed 10 million dollar cotton corporation from the American Cotton Association. Former Governor Manning of South Carolina and others urged producers to hold cotton for stable prices and access foreign markets.

Associated Press Atlanta South Manning South ‘Carolina American Cotton Association

Cox Denounces G O P Opponent in Louisville Speech

Gov. Cox delivered a scathing attack here on Senator Harding’s league pronouncements. He charged Harding’s creed with provincialism and treason to American traditions, urging a broader view in foreign and domestic policy.

Associated Press Louisville Del Cox League Harding Earth America Taft Otra Ralehae Wupporeny

G O P Leader Will Support Gov Cox

Herbert Parson, longtime Republican official, says he will vote for Governor Cox. He supports Cox’s plea to enter the field of nominations, contrasting with Harding’s stance.

G.O.P Gov Cox Associated Press New York Herbert Parsong Republican National Committee Republican National Executive Committee Harding

Augusta Stock Yards Plant Burned In Major Fire

A large fire gutted the Augusta Stock Yards plant destroying the entire facility, about forty head of cattle, and numerous horses and mules. The blaze also damaged W Bigham's warehouse and several Georgia railroad passenger coaches, with total damage estimated between 60 600 and 70 000 dollars.

Associated Press Augusta Augusta Stock Yards W. B.bigham Georgia

Government Crop Production Estimates Released by Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture released October forecasts for the United States principal crops. Highlights include spring wheat 218,070,000 bushels. all wheat 750,648,000. oats 1,444,362,000. corn 3,216,192,000. tobacco 1,478,788,000 pounds. potatoes and fruits with varied conditions. sugar beets and flax noted among others. figures reflect harvest-time estimates and crop conditions.

Washington Department of ‘Agriculture

Welch creditors committee meets to advance settlement

A Welch creditors committee met yesterday and Goodell, Gamble, Booth, Crane, Noland, Warren Smith were named to lead efforts. The panel authorized filing all claims and settling with signatories to the prior agreement and appointed another group to locate non signers for dating and adjustment. The aim is a complete settlement at next week’s meeting.

Ees J. B. Gamble W. Booth R Crane J. A. “Noland I. Warren. Smith Gamble

New England Mills Close to Employees

Lowell Massachusetts October 8 Employees of the Lawrence Manufacturing Co. hosiery and underwear mills offered to accept wage cuts to keep operations going but Agent Walker said there is no market for the company products due to high prices and no action could be taken. About 3500 workers in two departments of the mills were laid off as machines shut down and hosiery workers will follow. The Bay State Cotton Corporation closed today until November with about six hundred employees affected.

Associated Prees Lowell Mass Lawrence Manufacturing Co Walker State “Cotton ‘Corporation

Central Presbyterian Church Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Central Presbyterian Church will celebrate its tenth anniversary tomorrow morning with an all member turnout urged. Rev. Samuel J. Cartledge will lead the service with a Lord's Supper, inviting families and children to attend and renew allegiance to the church.

Central’ Presbyterian Church Will Central Samuel J. Cartledge

Savannah chosen for waterways convention

Savannah was chosen as the next convention city of the Atlantic Deep Waterways Association. The selection was announced in Atlantic City with plans for the meeting to be held there.

Savannah Associated Press Atlantic City Atlantic

Savannah Gas Company seeks rate hike of 50 cents per thousand

The Georgia Railroad Commission hears filings from Savannah Augusta Macon Brunswick and Waycross gas firms seeking raises from current rates. Savannah asks 1.50 to 2.00 per thousand cast due to rising raw material costs with November 9 hearing set. Augusta Macon Brunswick districts await decisions as prior increases already move forward.

Atlanta Georgia Geoghia Railroad Commission Savannah Gas Company Savannah Augusta Company Macon, Company Brunswick Company Waycross Company

Macon Cotton Mills Close Amid Seed Price Dispute

Macon Georgia reports a major cotton mill closing with another shut down as farmers refuse to sell seed at current prices. Give Mills handle about 1500 tons of seed annually while prices fall from 75 to 38 dollars per ton. Oil mills see no bidders for crude oil at 8 to 12 cents a pound, down from 20 to 22 cents.

Associated. Press Macon St. Wad

Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Coal Movement

Washington October 8 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order directing coal to be moved to territory east of the eastern boundary of Montana Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico. All outstanding permits for coal car use and transportation of other freight were cancelled effective midnight October 10.

Associated Press Washington D.C Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Interstate Commerce Com Smfeston

Post Office Scare In Waycross Over Dynamite Warning

Police circle Waycross Georgia post office after a warning that the building would be dynamited within 24 hours. Officials treat the threat as a hoax though extra officers were placed on duty.

Associated Press Waycross

Kiln Collapse in Chatsworth Kills Baptist Pastor

A kiln collapse at the Chatworth Brick Company in Chatsworth Georgia killed Rev C Shepherd 35 pastor of a Baptist church and left twelve workers injured. Four other workmen initially reported injured. condition details were to be confirmed by police and church officials.

Associated Press Chattsworth Rev. C. Shepherd Chatteworth Brick Company Pries

Gins Postings Stir Farmers as Brown Urges Cooperation

J J Brown advises farmers against drastic action over gin house postings. He advocates coordinated cessation of ginning until conditions normalize, stressing bonded storage and careful fiber handling to protect debts and market readiness. He notes gin owners view postings as excessive and cites Carroll County concerns.

German-Baker clash over League of Nations bond stance

Boston dispatch reports October 8 that Senator Baker's stand splits Republicans. The piece cites criticism of Republicans for endorsing the League of Nations and references Count von Hertling's 1918 role, suggesting debate over examining a bond date for the League.

Ee P Boston Mess Baker Fhan Saavens Republican Party Oeseet Eepsine Pee Count von .Hertling Imperial “Gernee Ee Quesitos League of Nations

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Wall Street Governors’ Island Broad Wall Streets Georgia Scrubs Tackle Tech High Welch Creditors Committee New England Mills Macon ‘Cotton Mills Commerce’ ‘Commission BROWN Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Cotton Commission of Agriculture Mr. Brown Tiasa Texas Alaama Carroll ‘County
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