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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1921

Page

2

Washington tax measure sparks Senate clashes and amendments

Senate debate over a four percent tax plan for income up to four thousand dollars and higher rates beyond sparked fierce exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. Trammell of Florida signaled further amendments as Republicans pressed for a quicker, closer vote. The chamber planned late sessions and night voting, with Democrats opposing hardline tactics and promises of continued pressure as the measure faced revisions and potential passage.

Rhaeess Senate Flor Monin Y Montay Ofte Jogeriah Meometay Adil Trammell Florida

Postponement of Armament Conference Meetings

Washington reports the International Conference on Armament and Eastern states delays. The shift affects May events and armistice day ceremonies. Officials cite intermingled schedules and the Unknown Soldier burial as reasons for the likely postponement to November.

Washington America Van

Dudley Tops Hooper in TLustrated Go Cup Semi Final

Dudley Wayonday defeated Charlie Fidhper to reach the final of the TLustrated Go Cup. The match featured young players in early stages of golf, with notable entrants including Mrs. Ben Harrow and Carlton Jester in a tense, closely watched bout.

Iilus Mortons Parrow Jester Iba Mr Barrow Billie J.T. Downs Ro Maytin Rank Dudley Charlie Fidhper Ben Harrow Carlton Wolley

Clarke County Youths Win Prizes at Southeastern Fair Show

Clarke County pig and corn club members earned several prizes at the Southeastern fair, with awards announced by county agent Tones Purcell. Readers from Clarke toured Atlanta exhibits, with 11 prizes won and ribbons earned. state fair plans include a large Clarke presence in Macon.

Clarke County Tones Purcell Purcell Macon Chirke Hh Atlanta F Lewis Hardeman Chine May J ‘Wel Pleming Poland China Milton Vittard George O'Kelly Janter Dee Jane-Ching William Robert Morton William Robert Merton Clyde Compty Lad Steckley County Newton Corn Club Clarke's Club

American Magnate Reports On German Miners In France

London report by Associated Press quotes Whiting Williams former vice president of Hydraulic Steel Co Cleveland. He details German miners in French controlled Sarre earning far more than Ruhr workers and better treated under wartime conditions. Williams warns Sarre may become French or neutral in about thirteen years and notes unemployment lower in France than Britain or America. He criticizes Germany for slow wage gains despite 1000 percent living-cost rise and foresees future unemployment as finances stabilize.

London Associated Press Whiting Williams Hydraulic Steel Company Cleveland Ohio France Sarre Williams Ruhr Sarro Mr. Williams Luxembourg Great Britain America Germany

Confederate veterans march in gray uniforms through Chattanooga streets

Thousands of Confederate veterans gathered in Chattanooga for the 320th annual reunion, with veterans in gray and khaki, joined by Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Southern Memorial Association. The program featured a morning breakfast honoring General K. M. Van Zandt, concerts, and a municipal tabernacle session. Mayors, governors, and former senator B. Frazer gave welcome addresses as Chattanooga hosts the event. In Winston-Salem North Carolina the Daughters of the Confederacy opened their assembly with hundreds expected, welcomed by local officials.

PFS Agar Chattanooga Tenn Associated Press Confederate Veterans Sons of J. W. Rachman UCC NV A. W. Chambliss Bragg, Hood Forest A. A. Taylor Ate United States B. Frazer McDonald Lee Richmoni Sixth United Pr Tescivaley

Methodist Reunion The Unification Plan Discussed

A proposed Methodist reunion plan aims to unify the northern and southern Episcopal churches before the world conference opening in November. Bishop Henderson heads the Michigan meeting to map a program for unification, which if adopted could make the denomination the nation’s largest Protestant church.

Ortroitar Methodist Episcopal Methodiset Episcops Methodist Unification Bisho Mnexon Michigan Flenderson Demon

Atlanta and Athens Chambers Brace for Rail Strike Impact

Anticipating a rail strike, the Atlanta and Athens chambers of commerce plan cooperation to keep intrastate freight moving. They seek to appoint a committee to meet with local railway officials and coordinate ongoing talks with Air Line Railway president Davies Warfield.

Chamber of Commerce Georgia Airway Athéns Atlanta Edinathrod Athens Davies Warfield Air Lind Railway Aizialp Chambér of Commerce

Co-Eds Sell Tags to Support Georgia Band

The University of Georgia aims to raise funds with a tag sale for the Georgia band to travel to the Georgia Auburn game in Columbia. The event, Saturday October 26, invites all to contribute and show Bulldog spirit as Athens seeks to outdo Auburn’s full band presence.

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John Robinson Circus Arrives with Pageant of Acts in Athens

John Robinson's Circus arrived in Athens on Wednesday morning and began unloading trains and moving to the town hall park for a two performance run. The show boasts 963 people, 22 numbers, and acts by Minnie Mooney and Irene Montgomery among others, with parades and a four-train arrival. Performances start at 2 pm and 4 pm, with a downtown parade between 10 and 11 am. The circus has evolved from wagon trains to its own trains and giant oval tent, promising the largest show in town with elephants, clowns, and a 0ing parade atmosphere. Hurricane warnings were ordered for Florida from Key West to Apalachicola as a tropical storm moves northward.

John Robinson Athens Hall Park Aish “Minnie Mooney Settle Irene Montgomery Netson Spom John Robin Boylan Avabedd United States John Robinson Melita Creark Joturay Lawson Ir. 9Gn Washington Key West Apalachicola Fla Cuba Weather Bureau

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