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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

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Resolutions On Farm Credit Policy At National Meeting

Delegates from thirty three agricultural groups, led by Congressman Charles H. Brand, draft resolutions urging reform of federal reserve policy on farm credits. Officials say the board will consider the recommendations to shape an impartial policy for the reserve banks. Senator Smith and other delegates push for credits to Germany and lower discount rates for agriculture during the crisis. The general committee reports farming interests face similar credit and market conditions across sectors.

Charle H. Brand Washington Atlanta Federal Reserve Board Capl Rcylar Brand Seenator Smith Gnudjhe Georgis Federal Reserve Banks Harding Federal ‘Reserve Houston the Treasury Cwas Europe Treasury Smith South Carolina Germany National Board of “Farm Organizations Bet Loive America

Russia's cotton industry cannot be soon restored

Sir Charles Macara says Russia's prewar cotton trade is ruined by revolution. Only a fraction of mills operate, many workers gone, mills nationalized, and raw cotton scarce. He notes German and Austrian mills also lag and English workers face long retooling after four and a half years of stoppage.

Russia London Charles Macara Yorkshire Post Mogcow Charles Eatiantes Te Saye Fort Sir Charles Germany Austria

Sharp Company to Close Their Mills in New Bedford

Sharp Manufacturing Company announces closure of its mills in New Bedford indefinitely starting tomorrow due to conditions in the cotton cloth market. The move affects workers and local industry as the firm restructures amid market pressures.

Sharp Company Boston Sharpe Manufacturing Company New Bedford

County mills shut down indefinitely due to market conditions

Union announces that all cotton mills in the county will close Friday and Saturday indefinitely. About 3,000 operatives will be affected as market conditions force the stoppage.

Italian quake toll and strikes across Italy in October 1914

A Romo dispatch to The Times reports an Italian earthquake event with fifteen dead and many wounded across various places in Italy during a two hour strike. The communication notes London dated October 1914.

London Italy the'Times

Roosevelt proposes date for joint debate with Coolidge

Evansville Indiana October 4 Franklin Roosevelt tonight challenged Governor Coolidge to meet him any time at any place for a joint debate on the League of Nations.

Evansville Ind Franklin Roose Governor Coolidge League of Nations

Root and Hoover die and political clash follows

Mrs. P. H. Mell of Auburn, Alabama, widow of P. H. Mell, died suddenly while addressing a Women's Club meeting. The report cites her Auburn ties and lists surviving siblings and relatives. Separate dispatch notes Harding and Cox debate tensions with a strong push for Harding.

Root Hoover Cox Taft Hughes PH Mele Auburn

Trustees Declare US Role in League Must Not Wait

The World Peace Foundation trustees, with a million-dollar endowment, say American entry into the League of Nations cannot be decided by the November election. They urge joining the League with wise modifications as needed, stressing peace work beyond any party. The board includes Brown University President William H. Faunce and Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell among others.

Boston Trustees of World Peace Foundation Kte Edwin Ginn League of National Organization of the World For Peace Senate Worls Peace Foundation League of Nations United States William’ H. P. Faunce Brown University George W. Anderson Sarah ‘Louise Arnold George H. Blankestet Clarke University A.’ Lawrence Lowell Harvard Samuel W. McCall Massachusetts Bliss Perry Albert B.pillsburry George A. Plimton Joseph Swain

Requisition Papers Issued By Governor

Governor Dor sey issues requisitions to Florida and South Carolina for extradition and arrest. Dan Wilcox wanted in Bacon county for murder after a March 28 shooting with Renzile Williams. Lt. James W. Googes named state agent. Dan Miller sought in Chetam county for violating banking laws via a bad check to Williams and McManus.

Atlanta Dorsey Florida Dan‘ Wilcox Bacon County Renzile Williams Lant Penterne Wilcox Sherriff James W. Googes South Carolina Dan Miller Chetam County Williams &McManus

Madame X a Striking Drama at the Elite

The Elite shows Madame X adapted from stage and novel. A drama that unsettles and lingers, it aims to provoke thought more than entertain. Attended star performances and meticulous detail drive a memorable viewing experience. The film runs continuously from eleven A.M. today.

Madame “X

Shipping Board to Close Training School at Camp Stuart

Washington October 14 The Shipping Board chairman announced the merchant sailors training school at Camp Stuart Virginia would close January 1. Practical completion of the building program and sufficient sailors were cited as reasons.

Associated Press Washington Benson The Shipping Board Camps Stuart

Central Railroad to Cut Freight Trains After Farmer Resistance

The Central of Georgia Railway will reduce service between Macon and Americus from daily to three trips weekly starting tomorrow due to farmers refusing to sell and ship cotton. The Associated Press reports the cutback reflects supply disruptions linked to the cotton trade.

Associated Press Macon Georgia Georgia Macon Americus

Coal profiteering costs the United States hundreds of millions

United States Senator Calder, chairman of the senate housing committee, said at a luncheon in New York the coal profiteering by operators and railroads cost the country at least 450 million dollars in the last year. He spoke at the Arkwright club.

Associated Press New York United States Calder Senate Housing Conmittee Arkwright Club

Alabama Men Bonded Over Night Rider Threats

Two white men Edmund Voss and Dock Yarbrough of Blount County were indicted by the Cullman County grand jury on charges of threatening to ambush. They were arrested and held on $15,000 bond each. The men face charges tied to alleged threats against Fairview in a case described as Alabama’s first night riding incident linked to harassment.

Associated Press Cullman Ala Edmund Voss Dock Yarbrough Alabama

Pasquale's House Robbed in Harbor City Incident

Reported theft at Augusto Pasquale home in Harbor City on October 4. Four unidentified men forced entry beat Bert Upike before Pasquale’s dog drove them off. papers or money possibly taken.

Egg ‘Harbor City Augusto Pasquale Genfes Coughlin Bert Upike Pasquales

Escape Plot Foiled at Portsmooth Penitentiary

A plotted mass breakout at Portsmooth Penitentiary in Kingston Ontario was foiled. A warder disrupted the prison wall section, uncovering rifles shotguns and explosives store. four dangerous convicts placed in gallary coffins.

Associated. Profe Kihgaton Ontario

Chapman resigns from Federal Reserve Board

Washington reports the resignation of W. T. Chapman as secretary of the Federal Reserve Board, effective November 1, with Chapman intending to enter private business. W. W. Hoton will succeed him as executive secretary, and the board creates a new assistant governor position to be filled by Ri. O. Emj erom.

Associated Press Washington W. T. “Chapman Federal: Reserve Board W.W. Hoton Chapmen Ithe Rti Jeraom

Kiwanis Club Holds Important Meeting at YMCA

Kiwanis Club gathered yesterday at the YMCA with many visitors including Dr. Little of Macon and Mr. Forbes of Atlanta. Speakers from Milwaukee and Atlanta discussed telephony strategy in Georgia and the University of Georgia endowment drive. The Women’s Club home movement received endorsement and a committee was to be appointed to represent the club locally.

Kiwanis Sfitin Dr. Little Macon Georgia Weaver Coleman Milwaukee Wia Forbes Atlanta Jarrell The Chamber of Commerce Cole - Morgan Pe Southerm Bell Telephone Co Cole Creminder Col. C M. ‘Snelling W.F. Dorsey University of Georgia Tha ‘Dlip

Visiting Athenians Honor Local Residents

Former Athenians Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fleshman of Rotterdam Holland and Mrs. Charles Joseph of Paris visit Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Joel. Mrs. Marks, named for a prominent local figure, is remembered for kindness and civic-minded activities. The Fleshmans are noted European leaders with ties to New York and Athens and will return to Rotterdam and Paris after a short stay.

Ben Fleshman Rotterdam Holland Charles Joseph Paris France J. B. Joel Floss Birciei Marke Pier New. York Athens Atlanta Aheas Fleasman Europe Atter Dam Capac Helen Marks Aro Max Joseph New York Parin Malore Ithisesty Mra Joseah Fleseman Will

Athens Cotton Factor Plan to Settle Welch Debts

Creditors of John W Welch in Athens Ga. approve a 200000 dollar settlement fund to replace cotton held in warehouse and pay obligations. The agreement names Messers Bradshaw White Morton and Mrs Welch and notes the plan replaces earlier proposals and covers the estate of the late cotton factor.

Messera W. F.bradshaw. Jr Robert P. White John "White Morton M. R. Welch John John W. Welch Athens Belig Welch Wescpnok Stesiti Sunsider Bradshaw Cd.childs J.-D Jackson W.g.lackson W. T. Smith A.J. Miller W. Scott J. A Nolan Crane J.warren Smith John B Gamble Ghhirman Cartles SAS Phorgia Clarke John B,gamble John W.welch Georgid John .W.welch Welch Trust M. R- Welch John W. Welsh Werohoue John We Welch Arhins

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