29 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
1
Dispatches report Governor Lovisi and Commissioner Brown discussing a broad call for a special session to address cotton debts and market stabilization. A telegraph from President Wanmaker prompts governors to seek orderly liquidation, with emphasis on protecting supply and avoiding forced defaults amid 1921 market strain.
The Kiwanis luncheon at the local YMCA drew many members. Delegates named to the Atlanta Inter-Club meeting on Nov 9-10 include Coke Talmadge, George Armstrong, Otaries Martin. alternates Fleetwood Lanier, Thomas Davis, T. W. Baxter. The Athens trustee Blanton Fortson was also named. Visitors from the telephone exchange invited for Thursday. The club endorsed the Sena. Band to Columbus and pledged support for a stronger Athens school system.
A Federal grand jury returned indictments against 64 men for wholesale express robberies in Georgia last year. The cases include narcotic and Prohibition act violations and embezzlement. The thefts, beginning during World War I, involved goods from furs to chickens and eggs, with some suspects being express and railroad employees.
Atlanta October 28 report highlights one of the largest W C A chapters at Brenau College Conservatory Gainesville. Students govern social life through the Brenau Students Union under W C A guidance while the movement emphasizes moral and religious influence on campus.
Lt Kenny aged 26 a prominent High Shoals citizen died at home after an eleven day illness. He was a native of Jackson County and had lived in High Shoals for 15 years. Survived by his mother Mary and five brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Labor leaders and farmers representatives met in Washington on October 28 to press for extended credits to stabilize marketing of farm products. The conference discussed Treasury Department cooperation and possible general crop relief, with remarks about the need for legislative action and potential appeals to President and Treasury.
Entries from the school divisions won multiple prizes with Best color and paper folding awards. Recipients included Haley McDorman and other students, with work displayed under teachers A Cappa Clittora Williams Marion Bloomiddy and Mildred Rhodes across beginners to junior departments.
John F Moon aged 74 longtime leader in Madison County society dies at Moon's Grove after funeral services. Survived by his widow two daughters Ida Parham and Cora Borrells two sons Grover Pope and Moon seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral announced for Sunday at Moon's Grove church.
The Reparations Commission announced it will require Germany to pay 276000 tons in shipping to compensate for the sinking of the Fleet at Scapalow. This decision follows the sinking incident and sets compensation targets against Germany.
In Indianapolis on Oct 28 Governor Cox asked voters for a change from the prewar normalcy, arguing Democratic policies under Harding fostered discontent. He urged support for reform and warned that returning to old rates and restrictions would harm progress. The remarks framed the election as a choice between reactionary politics and forward looking governance.
An Associated Press report notes President Wilson remains mentally alert though physically weak. Secretary denies claims of secretive galleries while critics question his capacity to lead during a tense national moment.
Athens leaders urge attendance at a special Young People Day at the First Methodist Church revival. Dr. Clovis G. C. Chappel preaches while the morning and evening sessions invite both young men and women to hear a message of divine power and world-wide responsibility. J. W. Darrell Jr., president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, endorses the event and urges strong youth participation.
A fragmented Associated Press item notes Arding supports joining the Versailles league and backing an international association built on principled stances. The brief hints at ongoing debates and the stance favoring multilateral engagement.
Fragmentary weather text mentions fair conditions and northeast winds. It references Georgia and Atlantic areas with unclear timing and temperatures.
Report notes government plans to transport the body of the late Lord Mayor MacSwiney to Dublin by a special steamer. Officials fear a free demonstration could confront authorities or inflame public sentiment.
A two day Winterville fair begins Friday and includes a pageant titled Spirit of 1920 and later Spirit of 1926. The event features characters such as Selfishness Poverty and Untried Children facing Truth Knowledge and Charity in a community life presentation organized by local workers.
Athens man Mr Bernstein of Bernstein Bros earns notice for being offered a European assignment with the United States Army cemetery division as supervisor of embalming in Europe. He recalls organizing embalming units during the influenza epidemic and faces conflict with his business ties in the city.
The chamber calls a meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock to revise its by laws. President Jarrell will preside and officers aim for full attendance as important matters are set to be discussed.
Football results show Clemson defeated by Cardélina 3 to 0. General E M Law, 84, is reported as surviving and slowly recovering from injuries amid the Florida Army post scene.
Wartime style chatter recounts Auburn and Georgia football clashes from 1912 to 1920. The piece notes Auburn’s dramatic Thankgiving Day wins and speculates on a big future game in ColumianTown with a possible score of one touchdown difference. It mentions past results like 12 to 6 in 1912 and highlights a political New York demonstration for Governor Coolidge.
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