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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

1

Shackelford Protest Highlights Democratic Convention

The Eighth District Democratic Convention endorsed the party platform and pledged support for presidential nominees while nominating Judge Charles H. Brand to Congress. Despite opposition from Thomas J. Shackelford, delegates aligned with Brand remained orderly as the convention concluded.

Foie Democratic Party Charles H. Brand Congress League of Nations Eighth District Democratic Con Inp Brand Thomas J. Shackleford Alor Eam Palieniag Bn ‘ Eo Bs Pantech Pa Ie Fk

Governor Dorsey in Auto Accident Near Winder

Governor Hugh Dorsey Secretary McCrory and Fred Hamlin of Advertise Georgia escaped serious injury in an automobile accident near Winder while returning to Atlanta from Athens. The rear axle broke on a rough road at ten miles per hour causing a wheel to come off and a sudden stop. all occupants were shaken but unharmed.

Hugh Dorsey McCrory Fred Hamlin Georgia Winder Atlanta Athens

Opening of 1920 1921 Sessions At Athens Institutions

The Lucy Cobb Institute opened its 1920 1921 session under Miss Rutherford in Athens. The State Normal School began last week while the University of Georgia and the State College of Agriculture opened Monday. Lacey Cobb Institute reports its first year with an excellent plant and no debt remaining.

Lucy ‘Cobb

Metal Workers Meet in Turin Aims to Aired Wages Dispute

Premier metal workers invite representatives from employers and unions to Turin to discuss a pending labor conflict. Delegates from various groups arrive to respond to the invitation and seek resolution.

Metal Workers Praniler Gito Titel Turin Siveral Algenity Nave

Southern Cities Grow Large Population Surge in Decade

Census Bureau preliminary figures show Southern cities expanding over the last ten years with 4 new 100000+ cities and a total of 35 in that class. Dallas Houston Norfolk San Antonio lead growth while Nashville posts the smallest increase. New Orleans adds 48,144 people to become the region's largest city.

Washington Sert Bureau of Census South San Antonio Dallas Houston Norfolk Nashville New Orleans

Bomb Explodes Under U S Chilean Embassy

Fragmentary report describes an explosion under the U S Chilean Embassy in Washington. Text references the minister at justice and Santiago Chile with unclear details about damage and casualties.

U.S Washington Sopoaeae Mhc

Exports Rise Yet Fall Short of Prewar Totals

Statistics compiled by the Lumber Journal show exports of forest products and naval stores increasing but not matching prewar levels. The June figures indicate a continuing gap versus the wartime peak, with modest gains over earlier months yet still well below prior highs.

Associated” Press Lumbes Ljourmall Mane Pantie

Irish Charges Investigated by Nonpartisan American Commission

Fragmented text mentions an Irish charges probe by a nonpartisan American commission. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable. The rest includes disjointed phrases about Salvation Army and newsboys with unclear context.

American “Commission

Pastor Indicted in Virginia Murder Plot Case

A pastor from Denbigh was indicted in Virginia on charges linked to an attempted murder plot. The defendant faces a tense case with details including alleged threats and weapon involvement.

Garritor Announced Tonight In York Report

Fragmentary notice from York on September 16 mentions Garritor and an announced event tonight. Readers are left with unclear details and what appears to be a commission reference. The readable text centers on a name Garritor and a late day announcement.

Tawa York Oswale

Fragmented OCR Note on Admiralty Order at Queenstown Harbor

The readable text references a British Admiralty order concerning Queenstown harbor. It mentions word fragments about ships, passengers, and possibly a Dutch or German term, but details are obscured and garbled.

Travellers Clinch Southern Pennant

Fragmentary OCR text mentions travellers and clinching a southern pennant or related title. Details are unclear with many garbled words and missing data, but implies a final outcome or standings in a regional pennant race. No concrete dates, scores, or team names are reliably readable.

Albania Seeks Help Versus Serb Aggression

Fragmentary wartime note reports Albania appealing for international aid against Serbian actions in 1946. Mentions President Wilson and premiers Lybyd George and Millerand pressuring Serbia to withdraw troops from Albanian ferries and Albanian coastal stations.

Albania Washington Wilson Lybyd George Millerand Albanking Wlpns Wompel Serblag U. A Staton

Americus Boy Sails for Oxford University

A fragmentary Americus report notes a local boy set to sail for Oxford University with Mrs. Frank Walker of Atlanta and others bidding him safe passage. The text is garbled but indicates a sailing voyage and formal honors awaiting the traveler.

Americus Harrold Oxford Frank Pericus A -Neph¢ Walker Atlanta England

Illinois Republican primary reshapes race with Thompson aid

Chicago reports Sept 15 that Len Small backed ticket led by Mayor William Hale Thompson for governor and Frank Smith for US Senate dominates Republican nominations in Illinois. Downstate rival factions of Oglesby and Lowden are noted, with scattered results still tallying.

Eacape Associated Press Chicago Len Small Kanakee Frank Smith United States William Hale Thompson Oday Cook ‘County Thompson John G Oglesby Glesby Lowden - Ay Plesby McKinley Aidates Seni Tices Ihe Jn Nut ngNrgs

Don’t Ever Manny Pee That Mappy At The Theatre

Fragmented OCR text hints at a staged event with names Manny Jeefinnter Harris and a 1g fee. Details are unclear but references a date and a theatre setting linked to a Billy or Love motif.

Ghoith Qohn Harris Havajoy

Harding backs defense over League in women voters plea

In a message to Republican Women and Harding Coolidge clubs Sen Warren G Harding urges preserving national conscience at home and opposes the League of Nations as presented by the Democratic administration claiming it would send American boys overseas to die for causes lacking support at home. He plans a porch speech to women voters and hints it will be a major address.

Marlon League of Nations Harding League

Construction to Erect New Building by Early Date

Fragmentary note indicates a planned erection of a single building by an unspecified party. Details on location, exact date, and responsible organization are unreadable in the OCR snippet.

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