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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1921

Page

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Northeast Georgia farmers plan cash food market

Northeast Georgia business leaders and farmers convene to map a plan for a regional cash market for all food crops. Speakers include Joseph A. McCord and Dr. Andrew M. Soule as they discuss marketing, diversification, and the need for warehouses and processing facilities to move beyond cotton dependence.

Stewart F. Gelder Georgia Athony Athens jTo Joseph A. McCord Federal Reserve System Andrew M. Soule Georgian State College of Agricoutture Slate College Milton P. Jarnigan The State College Lyman Veeder Cornella John Campbell John EK. Talmadge Rargest North Dent M.C. Gay Atheny Chicago Uae

Dairyman Boose abducted by masked men in Oklahoma

Frank Boose a dairyman was seized Friday night by a group of masked men bound to a telephone pole and whipped with a blacksnake whip. The abductors claimed he whipped his wife and children, according to a newspaper man present and authorities investigating the case.

Beggs Okla Frank Boose Rooseby

Government seeks to avert coal stoppage ahead of March deadline

Washington officials and unions held a four hour White House meeting with President Harding and top aides to avert a March stoppage as miners wage talks loom. Hoover said no immediate arrangement was reached due to the miners delaying discussions until February.

Washington White House Harding Hoover Davis Lewis Central Committee The United Ming Workers of America John L. Lewis Raneaion Ea Agee Ritten Indianapolis

Fundraising Sought to Solve Eastlake Murder Mystery

Westmoreland County officials urge a public fund to aid investigators into the September 30 killing of Margaret Eastlake wife of naval officer Roger D. Eastlake. Nurse Sarah F E Knox and Eastlake are jailed awaiting trial in Montross starting October 24. Eastlake paces his cell while Knox writes letters from jail.

Richmond Margaret Eastlake Roger D. Eastlake Naval Colonial Beach Westmoreland County Commonwealth Watt C. Mayo Eastlake Sarah FE Knox Baltimore Montross Miss Knox Ocean City N. J

Senate Approves Colombia Panama Treaty Modifications

Foreign relations committee presents to the senate a report urging approval of the Colombia United States treaty settling differences from the 1903 Panama partition. Modifications mirror US senate changes and call attention to key clauses, notably Colombia’s right to pass warships through the Panama Canal for stipulated payments.

Bogota Colombia Foreign Relations Committee Senate United States Panama Panama Canal

Freight rate cuts seen after Washington meeting

Prominent railroad executives met with President Harding and Senator Cummins to discuss early freight rate reductions. Cummins said carriers might voluntarily cut rates and approach the labor board or seek congressional action for wage adjustments. Passenger rates were not expected to drop immediately, as agricultural interests urged prompt reductions.

Washington Harding Cummins Iowa Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chicago Railroad Labor Board Congress Senate Agricultural Bloc Senate

Southern Railway trains maintain high regularity in September

The Southern Railway System reports strong on time performance for September. Vice President Henry W. Miller announced that out of 14 664 passenger trains, 12 564 or 92.4 percent reached final terminals on time, while 14 124 or 96.3 percent maintained schedule or made up time while on the Southern.

Southern Railway System Henry W. Miller Southern

Benson Sword to Honor Admiral Benson in Georgia

Rear Admiral William S. Benson retired will receive a jeweled sword from the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Waycross Georgia on October 26 as a tribute to his war services. Benson a Macon Georgia native led navy operations from May 11 1915 to September 25 1919. Since retirement he has served the shipping board first as chairman and now as commissioner.

Pageant Opening of Drew's in Preble Scene

More people will take part in parade than any other in Athens. Symbolica Education History section reveals a mammoth pageant arrangement announced by Faraday.

Athens Faraday

Kiwanis Drive Opens Campaign for University War Memorial

The Athens Kiwanis Club appeals to all merchants to close down during a parade pageant at noon to open the campaign of the University of Georgia war memorial fund. Mestwood Lanier announced the plan urging city-wide support and moral backing for a grand opening.

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Opening of University War Memorial Drive in Athens

The Athens war memorial drive parade details a long lineup from Colonel Ryther to the University of Georgia bands. It moves at noon from the high school to the campus, with floats and student groups, ending with Alma Mater. Lucy Cobb float features Mary Ann Lipscomb descendant line and chancellor’s relatives.

University War Memorial Drive Athens Ryther Burch University of Georgia Band Excort Univeralty Rotary Club Kiwanis Club American Legion Luvs Cobb Studenta Float Normal School Atudenta Our University State College of Agriculture Lumpkin Law School Engineering School Women of the Univerity Rehabilitation Phi Kappa Literary Society Daemosthenian Literary Society Min Hellenic Prince Avenue Vulaski and Hancock City Hall College Avenue Clayton Lucy Cobb Misa Mary Ann Lipscomb Atlanta Dr. Lipscomb Francis Adgate Lipscomb William Rutherford M. A. Lippcomb I. R. R. Cobb Mildred Rutherford Ann Sarah Morris Sylvanus Morris Law College John Morris Charles Morris Belle Letters Mina Sue Fan Bar- Tow Tuey Cob Dave Barrow, Jr Mary Park Mary Strahan M. Strahan Engineerin University Ox Lucille Green William Montgomery Green

Irish peace delegates welcomed at London station

Irish peace delegates Arthur Griffith Robert Barton Eamon Duggan and George Duffy arrived at London station after a royal welcome for the king and queen. Thousands cheered as the train carrying the Irish delegation pulled in beside the royal train. Delegates rode to Cadogan Square headquarters amid pipers flags and gun salutes.

London Associated | Press Huston Balmoral Sion Fein Pipere

Soule Home on Milledge Burns Early Saturday

The residence of Dr. A. M. Soule on Milledge Avenue caught fire Saturday around nine o clock, likely from a spark from a defective flue. Firemen's quick work saved the house, but the roof burned away and furniture suffered damage. Estimated losses could reach thousands.

A.M. Soule Milledge Avenue

Shantung Proposals Stir Tokyo Over China Reply

Japanese officials are deeply chagrined by China's response to Japan's Shantung proposals and the stalled Far East negotiations, hindering progress hoped for before the Washington conference.

Tokio Associated Press China Japan Shantung Far Eastern Washington

Senate Tax Revision Talks Scrutinize Corporate Exemption Plan

In Washington a senate effort seeks bipartisan buy in on amendments to the tax revision bill. Senator Lenroot Wisconsin and Senator Simmons North Carolina confer as Democrats express mixed feelings over corporate taxes. Republicans reportedly back a plan denying the 2000 exemption to corporations earning over 25000, aiming to raise about 30 million more in revenue. Eastern lawmakers push for broader repeal of the exemption. Continued on page two.

Washington Senate Lenroot Wisconsin Simmons North Carolina

No General Strike Forecast By Railroad Brotherhoods

William C Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen said no general strike is likely despite a strong vote against the July 1 wage cut by the United States railroad labor board. He noted the vote exceeded 88 percent in favor of withdrawal from service and pledged separate ballots for train and guardsmen while awaiting action by other unions.

Cleveland, C Railroad Transportation Brotherhoods William C. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Lee Chicago Fuv United States Railroad Labor Board Esch Cummins Labor Board

Adopt Road Bill Washington

Conferees on the good roads bill reach a tentative agreement to adopt the measure as passed by the Senate with amendments. Key changes set an effective date of January 1 1922 and extend road improvement funding under Agriculture for three years in states unable to fully participate due to constitutional or legal limits.

Washington Senate Secretary of Agriculture

University of Georgia’s Enduring Governance and Legacy

In this Athens history fragment Judge Andrew J. Cobb traces the University of Georgia’s origins from 1777 constitutional provisions to its evolving governance. He notes boards of visitors and trustees, legislative changes, and key figures like George Peabody, outlining how the university emerged, expanded, and remained central to state education across generations.

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