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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1921
Page
12
A garbled excerpt discusses wage costs and transportation in wartime, noting commissions and proposed savings. It mentions commissioners like Potter and calls for reviewing wage scales, with references to rates, bonds, and economic justification for reductions amid pressures on prices and production.
One of the city’s most successful sales opened Saturday at Lund’s on Broad Street. The big store drew crowds from morning to night as advertised bargains in clothing, shoes, ladies ready-to-wear, millinery, and more attracted shoppers. The sale will continue for 15 days.
A fragment describes a dispute over assurances on goods and shoes sold, citing a guarantee by D. Lupa. The text mentions a prominent manufacturer and questions material quality, implying a broader supply issue at a regional market.
Washington dispatch reports the Japanese government notes to China dated October 19 proposing negotiations on the Shantung settlement. The note says Japan has spared no effort for a speedy settlement and cannot accept Chinese claims that the project violates treaty principles. China is urged to consider the proposal and respond to foster cordial China Japan relations.
Roger D. Eastlake naval petty officer and Miss Sarah E. Knox Baltimore nurse stand charged with the slaying of Mrs Eastlake at Colonial Beach Virginia. The case moves to the Westmoreland county grand jury Monday morning where Eastlake will be defended by William Butzner former commonwealth's attorney of Spotsylvania and Parry M. Smith of Richmond.
The report details a Richmond murder scene where Mrs Eastlake lay slain in her dining room with severe head wounds. Jacob Eastlake claims innocence and suggests Miss Knox killed his wife out of love and jealousy, while he vows to provide evidence to convict the real culprit. A preliminary hearing date is anticipated with related court and university events noted.
The local Christian Endeavor report notes a Sunday evening invitation for all young people to attend services. Mrs. Trudy Griffitts, secretary, left for Jacksonville to establish her future home, with J Morris acting as temporary secretary.
Dr. R C Binns of Crawfordville died at Milledgeville on Friday at age sixty five and his remains were buried Saturday in Washington cemetery. He moved to Crawfordville nearly thirty years ago and was regarded as a learned physician with many friends statewide. His health had been failing for months.
The Maud, the ship used by Roald Amundsen on the northeast passage from Norway to Cape Serdze, Siberia, has been moored temporarily in Lake Union Seattle Washington. The vessel was towed from its earlier location for the layover.
Fragmentary notes report Captain Amundsen planning a brief visit to Norway, his homeland, amid delays from last year and recent drift attempts near the pole. Kept in record are references to Maud’s preparations and a modest social by E. C. Potte at Boulevard Sewing Circle with about twenty ladies.
Fragmentary text notes a Salirae WHS institution associated with Misses and a person named Frances Tomas. The readable portion lacks clear event, date, or full names to establish a complete report.
For the third summer union meeting for boys at the Y M C A this fall, the speaker line up included Dr Jere M Powys delivering address at the State Normal School event.
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