Harding Reply to Wilson Not Reached White House
A report states that President Harding had not yet received Wilson’s reply. However, the president indicated last night he had sent a reply numbered 41. There was no impropriety found in the incident.
19 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
1
A report states that President Harding had not yet received Wilson’s reply. However, the president indicated last night he had sent a reply numbered 41. There was no impropriety found in the incident.
In Atlanta and Washington reports, Col. Thos J. Shackleford says most state banks in the cotton belt are not Fed Reserve members. He urges all state banks to join to access broader credit and stabilize prices, noting the South has funds to finance cotton if banks participate.
Atlanta October 12 Colonel Hal Howedd a Monroe attorney well known donated his library of several hundred volumes valued in thousands of dollars to the Georgia School of Technology. The library will be used by the school of commerce and business administration, aiding students in commercial law and business studies.
Associated Press reports Louisiana urges immigrants to settle abandoned farms to slow rural depopulation. Delegations visit Ellis Island to push destinations away from cities, while Commissioner Wallis coordinates with railroads to speed westward departures. Local officials cite Detroit labor conditions and foreign workers from Canada.
The Georgia Odd Fellows urge building a Robert T. Dental Memorial Home for orphans in Griffin Georgia. They call for November 18 Orphans Home Day and aim to raise $100,000 led by lodge deeds and state membership of 26 000 to establish a charitable house of benevolence as a grand public good.
Judge Hamilton McWhorter presented to the University Law School one of the most valuable libraries in the country. The gift adds hundreds of books and complete acquisitions to the law library, aiding faculty and students at the University of Georgia.
Chief Snider of the local navy announces two great fleets will voyage around the world next summer. The opportunity opens for young men of the section to enter service now and complete training for a comprehensive understanding of life at sea, making the trip more valuable than a green recruit. Snider offers to discuss details with interested persons at his office in the 104 Post Office building.
Funeral services for Mrs Bette Streetman who died Sunday night will be held today at 11 a m from the Bath Street residence conducted by Rev Frank P Colle of the Boat Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Bathstown. Mrs Streetman, 31, a former Allona resident, had been ill about a week and was a Baptist church member with many friends. Surviving are her father and brother. The article notes a reflection on courage and community support.
Kilpatrick shines as Athens High defeats Marist College of Atlanta and another Atlanta eleven at Sanford Field. Butler and the Red and White surge with strong end sweeps, tackles, and scoring plays. Coach Campbell’s squad displays a promising, championship-caliber run this fall.
The O B Ax Club of the Y W C A will hold their regular weekly meeting at the Neighborhood House Tuesday evening at 7 45. After devotionals members will sew for a while with Mrs Booth from the W City Annex instructing sewing. The meeting closes with games planned by the recreational committee.
The morning session of a murder case in Clarke County featured seven defendants with multiple trials commented on by Judge Cobb. Edgar Hall and Jimi Hengon received guilty pleas with sentences, while John Hunter and Richard Hunter faced robbery verdicts.
A campaign fund drive in Athens aims to raise two thousand dollars for the national Democratic committee to support Cox and Roosevelt in doubtful states. The first day netted 172 dollars. organizers urge all loyal Democrats to contribute.
Mr C O Heidler of Reading Pa arrives to take charge of the Turkish bath department. Clarence or Janesville is named supervisor with attendants to care for the bath cabinets. The new management aims to provide better service for those needing this work and reports splendid results so far.
Manager J W Jarrell invites the Woman's club and Fo L Neeeee ant of the Geotvied system to a 10 30 Wednesday morning demonstration at the exchange building. The Attens plart of the Southern Bell Company is modern and offers high service standards. Jarrell hopes city men and women will learn how the work is done.
Seven members of the Athens Automotive Trade Association will hold a luncheon at the Georgian hotel to discuss plans for a trip to Atlanta. The meeting, announced as a call to all dealers, will refine arrangements and provide details.
The Mount City orchards yield an exceptional apple crop with several farms shipping thousands of bushels to cold storage plants. Local owners, including notable figures, operate a coordinated plan to market the entire output under a single table, highlighting Rabun County valley orchards.
From stenographic notes the Taft resignation threat emerges as the Senate subcommittee probes league campaign finance. Letters between Taft Wickersham and others are cited as showing pressure to keep the United States from joining a League of Nations while Harding’s election is deemed essential.
Two additional Barrow county delegates named for the Macon convention. Mesantes Dunnahoo and I. W. Ile join the Barrow delegation with Robert Woodruff considered for the congressional district committeeman post.
Mrs W B Roberts, wife of W E Roberts, prominent local businessman, died Monday at her Winder home. She is survived by her husband and children. Burial was held at Gravgon on Wednesday.
Last night a rehabilitation club event at the university hosted Costa's guests. Faculty members from the Normal College and University joined in the informal party in the club rooms.
Charles Thornton, a prominent citizen of axoys Georgia, was found dead in bed by family members. Death appears due to heart failure. He leaves two sons and four daughters. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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