Athens Y M C A Proud Asset With Active Summer
The Athens Young Men's Christian Association board praised a busy four months of summer services for boys and men. Sessions included leagues with 170 men, 108 games, 2100 participations, 82 games of match ball, and 2640 other activities. The swimming pool was used 16,183 times, and 17 men taught to swim. Visitors reached 1007, with 2431 one day memberships. The year’s camp program was highlighted as exceptional.
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Athens Young Men's Christian Asociation
Athens Y. 34
C. A
Athens
Jones
Jachis
Letio Ze Geet
Thia
Clarke County
M. C. A. Interna. O
Atrangess
A .Welme
Cox Harding debate challenge issued by Democrats
On October 15 in New York Governor Cox campaign liaison Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi issued a formal challenge for a joint debate with Senator Harding on the League of Nations. Harrison offered to cancel Cox engagements to arrange the meeting and invited other Republican speakers to join on the topic.
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Associated Press
New York
Cox
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Harding
League of Nations
Harrison
Democratic National
New
Republican
Board Not Responsible for Cotton Price Decline Says Forgan
Chicago October 13. James B. Forgan chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Chicago and president of the Federal Reserve advisory council says the Fed system aims to curtail credits in nonessential industries and speculation. Policy has conserved credit for essential industries and the money market conditions may make funds harder to obtain from local banks, but the board is not responsible.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Far Vor
Gank
Bryan’s Plan to Cancel Allied Debts for World Peace
William J Bryan proposed cancelling ten billion dollars owed by allied governments to the United States. He spoke before the World Brotherhood Congress claiming the move would foster a spirit to reduce chief causes of conflict among nations and advance universal peace.
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Washington
United States
William,j. Bryan
Congress
Tech Trustees Ask Governor For Special Session
Atlanta October 13 Trustees of Georgia Tech decided to ask the governor to call a special session of the legislature to provide funds that failed to pass at the regular session.
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Atlanta
Trustees of
Georgia ‘Tech Today
Madame X at Elite Theater Shows Pauline Frederick
The Elite presents the screen version of Madame X starring Pauline Frederick. The production is praised as a powerful love drama with a strong moral question about a woman's love versus a man's, and the film is noted for high production values and expense. It plays today and tomorrow in Athens.
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Pauline Frederick
Madame X
Athens
Federal Reserve Board preparing policy statement on credit
Washington Oct 13 The Federal Reserve Board is drafting a new policy statement covering all aspects of the credit situation as agricultural delegates seek relief from tight credit. Governor Harding told the representatives the statement will be made public Saturday after a conference of Fed agents and reserve bank governors. He denied instructing banks to curtail farmers credits and said the board lacks authority. Delegates pressed for action as they warn reduced food prices threaten the nation. A committee from agricultural interests will sit in Washington indefinitely to address farmers needs. Delegates urged planting leaf cotton next year and discussed currency expansion, with Harding noting notes in circulation are already near a billion dollars higher than last year.
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Washington
Federal Reserve ‘Board
Harding
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank
Reserve Board
Houston
Meredith
Watitalakker
Amer Tcin Cotton’ Association
Smith
Georgia
South Carolina
General Conference
Harding Will Pass Up Gotham In His Speech Tour
The Associated Press reports that during the national campaign, Senator Harding will skip New York City. After a week of indecision, Republican headquarters said he would not address Madison Square Garden, citing the campaign's excellent condition.
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Harding
Gotham
Associated Press
New York
Roo G-Yill
Chester
New. York
Madison Square - Garden
Jones v Harper drags through long Superior Court day
In a lengthy Superior Court session yesterday the Jones versus Harper case consumed the entire day with massed evidence and complex law points. Prominent Georgia bar members represented both sides as hearing began Tuesday and stretched into late night. several other damage suits were expected to be called today. Grand jury work and committee inspections of public affairs and officials records were noted as resuming activities.
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Jones
Movant
Horace M. Holden
Erwin, Erwin & Nix
Athens
Gordon ‘Knox
Hazelhurst
H. C. Tuck
D. Dell
Thurmond
Hines
Chapman
Powell
Grand Jury
Welch creditors plan under review at warehouse meeting
A creditors committee weighing Welch plan of settlement reported a likely substantial recovery if accepted. The discussion followed an earlier meeting held this week with adjournment taken until now while auditors' figures, not yet public in detail, indicated Welch’s heavy involvement and the proposal's potential impact on creditors.
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John Welch
Welch
First Arrest in Gin Threat Case at Carrollton
Atlanta reports Carrollton rustle of gin threats. W J Hicks released on bond $609 for making threats. It marks the first arrest in a Georgia gin threat case. Oklahoma gins face threats as four operate under guard at Vian and two at Lavola. no need for Senator Harding to fill the engagement.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Carrollton
W.J. Hicks
Oklahoma
Smith Ark
Vian
Lavola
Ark
Georgia and Tech Elevens May Be Seen on Gridiron This Year
Georgia and Georgia Tech athletic relations may be restored after Tech trustees adopted resolutions to reestablish friendly athletic ties. A joint committee was proposed to negotiate an amicable adjustment, opening prospects for a post season game between the Red and Black and the Golden Tornado. Professor S W Sanford indicated readiness to comply with any suggestion from university authorities. The 1919 severance followed a senior parade incident and ended all athletic contests between the two schools.
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Georgia and Tech
Atlianta
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Trustees of
Tech
Sanford
Atlanta
Ae ‘Phid
University
Pérade
Pes Nological School
Ft i
W Sanford
Georgia Eleven
Georgia Cotton Association to Hold Annual Meeting in Atlanta
The Georgia Division of the American Cotton Association will hold its annual meeting in the Georgia House of Representatives hall in Atlanta on October 13. Three U S senators plus state and regional leaders will attend, with Wannamaker returning from Washington to participate. Bankers and business leaders across Georgia were urged to attend due to discussions on current cotton conditions.
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Atlanta
Georgia
American Cotton Association
House of Representatives
H. Warner Martin
State Bankers Association
Eugene R. Black
Atlante, Chamber of Commerce
Wannamaker
Washington
Associated ‘Agricultural Organizations
E. D. Smith
South Carolina
Heflin
Alabama
Heke Smith
J. J. Brown
Georgg Ia
Harvie Jordan
Richard J. Manning
J. A. Brown
North Carolina
Miss Cobb to Deliver Readings at Club Meeting
The first fall gathering of the Business and Professional Woman's Club will be at Peabody Hall on Saturday at eight. Miss Carolyn Cobb will present several readings, attracting many members who favored a larger venue. Dues are £1.60 to cover all costs, with a brief business session before the program.
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Peabody Hall
Carolyn Cobb
Katie Palmer
Cobb
South
Cobb Reappointed Referees for Clarke and Others Counties
Atlanta October 13 Judge Samuel H Sibley named a new slate of referees in bankruptcy for the northern district of Georgia. The appointees include Percy H Adams for Fulton and DeKalb. Howell Cobb for Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Elbert Madison Green and Morgan. George D Anderson for Cobb Cherokee Gilmer Fannin Dawson Union and Milton. J C Sullivan for Troup Meriwether and Campbell. Frank A Garrard for Muscogee Harris Talbot Taylor Marion Chattahoochee and Schley. N L Hutching for Gwinnett Forsyth Jackson Barrow Rockdale Walton and Newton. C D McCutchen for Whitfield Murray Catoosa Dade Bartow and Gordon. W S Rowell for Floyd Chattooga Walker Polk and Paulding. John J Hont for Spaulding Henry and Fayette. A Ball for Hall Rabun Towns Franklin Banks and Stephens.
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Atlanta
Samuel H. Sibley
United States Court
District of Georgia
Percy H. Adams
Fulton
DeKalb
Howell Cobb
Athens
Clarke
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Elbert
Madison, Green and Morgan
George D. Anderson
Marietta
Cobb
Cherokee
Ickens, Gilmer, Fannin
Dawson, Union
Milton
J.C. Sullivan
LaGrange
Tor
Gwinnett
Forsyth
Jackson
Barrow
Rockdale
Griffin
Spaulding
Ed Henry
Fayette
A. Ball
State convention in Georgia seen as potential maze in plan outcomes
Georgia politics take a winding shape as reports claim the state convention will endorse Democratic principles, oppose League of Nations, and rally around Cox and Roosevelt. Key figures discussed include Judge Flynt as potential chair, Hardwick and Watson backing, and possible resolutions to contest Ware county and senatorial district races. The convention may also set the keynote and nominate speakers while addressing ratification of international treaties.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Cox
Roosevelt
Democracy of
League of Nations
James J.flynt
Joe Pottle
Thomas W. Baniwick
Rovernes
Hardwick
Watson
Democratic ‘National
Ware County
Walker
Mw’ Walker
Ware
Charles
Stewart
Dan
Wall
Wip Azeandidate
Coe
J. -H.’ Catters
W. Taylor
War to Knife in Stabilizing High Freight Rates
Washington October 13. Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board announced that American and foreign shippers have agreed to go the limit in reducing freight rates to meet competition from French lines which refuse to join in stabilizing rates. War to the knife will result, the chairman said.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hairman
Benson
The
Shipping Board
Nes
Creel to Report on New Government in Mexico City
George Creel, former head of the committee on public information, travels to Mexico City to interview President Huerta and President elect Obregon. A Mexican newspaper telegram reports Creel will conduct a private investigation for President Wilson, framing it as a writing assignment rather than an official report.
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San Antonio
Texas
George .Creel
Committee On Public’ Information
Mexico City
Huerta
Obregon
Laprenga
Wilson
Jackson Lumber Plants Burn With 400000 Losses
Jackson Miss October fire devastates Mercantile Lumber Co and Pioneer Lumber Co plants. Loss estimated at over 400000. Both operations expected to be rebuilt.
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Jackson Lumber
Jackson, Miss
Otzin
Mercantile Lumber Co
Pioneer Lumber Co
Paris Taxi Chauffeur Claims Passenger Shot Him
In Paris Argenteuil businessman M Destrez recounts riding in a taxi when a shot sounded. The chauffeur, uninjured, sped off and yelled that he had been shot from behind by his fare. Police noted many drivers have been shot by fares recently, leaving Paris taxis nervous.
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Paris
Destrez
Argenteuil
Atra'burg
Tam
Rotarians to Meet in Augusta Inter-City Session
A large delegation from Athens Rotarians will travel to Augusta for the Inter-City Rotarians meeting set for today. The Athens club, noted for its community work, expects fall plans to include major improvements for the city and years of service ahead.
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Augusta
Mesars
M.S
Hodgson
Porter
Sydney- Boley
Harry
Dews
Bob
Bloodworth
A. G
Dudley
Mike ‘Costa
Harvey
Reltland
C. A. Trussell
Webster, Quitman
Randolph
Terrell
Clay and
Early
Eugene_ “Spradan
Crop Gathering Progress Reports From Weather Bulletin
Washington reports ideal weather aided crop gathering nationwide with progress satisfactory in all sections last week. Some areas report labor shortages as the Department of Agriculture weather and crop bulletin notes ongoing but improving conditions.
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Washington
National Weather
Crnn
Department of Agriculture
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