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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
Railroad officials and eleven unions proceed with peace talks as the Railway Labor Board meets. Leaders say they do not want a strike and expect a settlement, with decisions following Friday meetings and a formal Thursday session.
Indianapolis dispatch reports American Legion calls for nationwide observances of Theodore Roosevelt birth on October 27. John G. Emory, national commander, praises Roosevelt as a friend to the army and urges posts to organize or join celebrations, honoring his prewar preparedness and wartime support.
Trustees will not meet before January 6 1922 to elect a successor to Dr K G Matheson who resigned as Georgia Tech president. Matheson remains in post until April 1922 and several candidates are named including Nat E Harris M M Parks Andrew M Soule and Carlton Gibson.
The War Department announced that every branch of the armed forces, the four major veterans groups, and every state will be represented at Armistice Day ceremonies for the unknown American soldier buried at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11.
Washington reports a looming rail strike October 10 as workers fight to restore wage schedules from late 1920 to mid 1921. About 600 million dollars in annual wages are at stake with 300 million already cut and further reductions planned.
Approximately 260,000 silver dollars are minted daily at the San Francisco Mint under new instructions to speed production. Superintendent M. J. Kells says every department runs at full capacity as plant officials briefly suspend rules allowing inspectors to view the establishment. The coining is to support government needs and reduce treasury interest costs.
The defense called Pedro Gussman to testify after Rev Ed Stephenson related his version of the killing of Father J F Coyle. Gussman, who married Ruth Stephenson, was allowed to stand silently at the jury box before being dismissed. Stephenson, a minister, described confrontations over his daughter and the priest's alleged actions, claiming he fired after Coyle reached toward his pocket. Cross examination will resume Thursday as police and other witnesses recount offers to Ruth to leave the Catholic Church.
John Pope, a Jacksonville attorney, convicted of first degree murder with mercy recommendation, had his bid for a new trial denied by Circuit Judge Gibbs. Pope was sentenced to life imprisonment and an insolvency affidavit was filed by his counsel Edgar Waybright. The court ordered the county to cover appeal costs to the state supreme court. Frank Rawlins, theater manager, was killed during a hold up last month. Rawlins also faces life imprisonment after conviction and sentencing last week.
New York reports all railroads entering the city will run ads in morning and afternoon papers seeking men to operate trains in case of a strike. The General Managers Association notes ads offer permanent positions to fill vacancies as needed. The Central of New Jersey allegedly began advertising ahead of the agreed timetable.
Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas receives orders from General John L Hines commander of the Army corps to conduct a survey listing names and experience of all men. The survey aims to organize manpower and assess available skills for deployment and training.
Briand urged the Washington conference be held to ensure world peace and stability. He emphasized France’s long-standing commitment to peace and arbitration in disputes, speaking at a luncheon of the Anglo American Prose Association.
Georgia governor Thomas W. Hardwick proclaims Sunday November 6 a special day for prayer and self-examination to seek divine guidance for the International Conference on the Limitation of Armaments in Washington on Armistice Day November 11. The move follows a request by Atlanta religious bodies urging united worship for peace.
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced it will ask Congress to repeal the Esch Cummins Transportation Act and the Adamson Act, saying wartime measures hinder a return to normal conditions. In South Carolina, H B Lipscomb of Spartanburg County filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 177 002 and assets of 101 237 with a secured mortgage of 148 56.
Inez Haynes Irwin discusses feminism as a world wide effort to release unrealized potential in women. She argues feminism opens doors for women beyond traditional roles and argues against linking feminism to flapper behavior, noting it challenges fossilized ideas of womanhood and supports intellectual pursuit regardless of gender.
W. R. Tindall announces candidacy for alderman of the Fourth Ward for the fall term. He is a noted businessman and agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. in this city. He counts many supporters among his friends.
Miss Ames Citizenship Field Director of the National Voters League spoke to a large audience Wednesday. She urged women to engage in politics and industry reform, outlining past battles against prejudice and the need to live under governmental conditions. She will lecture further at 4 30 and 7 p m at the Woman's Club.
Washington reports ideal picking weather with cotton ginning underway last week. The weekly crop bulletin notes very rapid progress where work is not yet complete, reflecting favorable conditions across sections polled by agricultural authorities.
Paris reports a bomb exploded at the American Embassy residence injuring a valet who opened a package shortly after Ambassador Herrick arrived. Authorities link the attack to protests over the Massachusetts conviction of two Italians, Nicolo Bacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, with threats to fly the flag and a planned mass meeting.
Joseph B Stewart discusses the 19th century plan uniting the University of Georgia with public schools, noting early oversight, 1903 efforts to correlate high schools, and funding from Peabody and General Education Board. He cites 1905 graduates, rising college enrollment, and Georgia's high school expansion as a key factor in statewide education progress.
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