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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1921

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Premier cancels Sinn Fein conference on September 20

Premier Lloyd George canceled the conference with Sinn Fein delegates and his cabinet set for Inverness on September 20 to consult colleagues on the new situation. He stated Britain would not reconsider its position and warned against negotiating as representatives of an independent state. The premier said he would report results of consultations when possible.

Associated Press Lloyd George Sinn Fein Inverness Eamonn de Valera Linn Fenners Ible

Department of Labor to curb immigration law violations

Officials announced efforts to combat organized campaigns aimed at breaking immigration laws. The department will publicize facts to counter misinformation and bolster enforcement as attorneys face charges for attempting to undermine entry rules.

Combats Department of Labor United States Toment

World Conference Calls Methodists To Greater Unity

In London the world Methodist conference issued an address urging agitative militant Christianity and calling for a union of churches. It states the first duty is to heal internal divisions and unite the Methodist family to a greater unity than presently achieved.

Associated Press London

Ship With Bodies Of ZR-2 Victims Arrives Home Today

The transport carrying the victims of the ZR-2 disaster is expected to reach its home port today. Officials stated families will be notified as soon as the bodies are identified and arrangements for funeral services begin.

Bail for Fatty Arbuckle Murder Case Deferred

District Attorney Brady announced that the decision on whether to proceed with murder charges against Fatty Arbuckle or drop to manslaughter is postponed. Arbuckle’s bail was set at 5000 cash or 10000 bonds, with a certified check required, while the grand jury manslaughter indictment remains. Official liquor investigations linked to the case are noted, as authorities review the broader Los Angeles film community.

Associated Press San Ncisco Brady Be ‘Orey Aganet Fatty” Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Thare da Bain Ufe Undertaker

American Art in Paris Exhibition Next Spring

An American committee plans a comprehensive Paris showing of US art and design next spring. The Louvre exhibit will span painting sculpture and applied arts including furnishings and architecture. Organizers include William Anderson Paul Cret Charles Batley and Julian Levi with aims to showcase American artists designers and architects to the French public.

Associated Press New York Paris France Ministry of Foreign Affairs Julian Chirence Lavi Levi Red Cross William Anderson Boston Paul Cret Philadelphia Charles Batley Museum of the Louvre Erica and Thin

Belcher Indicted for Manslaughter in Miss Turner Case

Tampa physician Dr. I. J. Belcher of Tarnon Springs was indicted for manslaughter by the county grand jury in connection with the death of Virginia Turner of Clearwater. The charges stem from an August 27 incident. Bond set at large sum, details withheld pending morning arraignment.

Tampa Fla I. J. Belcher Tarnon Springs Virginia Turner Clearwater Csmar Thes County Grand Jury

Marriage of America’s Richest Boy to Princess Follows Love

America’s richest boy marries Princess Marie Georgievna of Greece after a love at first sight romance. The event follows the Russian prison sentence of her father and ties the families to European royalty, with prolonged public interest in the union and its impact on social elites.

America Marie Georgievna Greece Constantine Rod Russia Ari Xinip Nina o'Xenia Srained Avera Leeds

Black girl fires at whites in Montlake incident

An eight year old Black girl fired a public safety item at four white girls in Montlake on Wednesday. She says she did not know it was loaded, only to frighten a teasing cousin who brought the item. One girl, Edap Barnett, is in critical condition while the others are not badly hurt. The incident occurred as tensions rose in the mining village.

Chattanooga Jewell Clipper Montlake Friar v Publc Spring Bonnie Howard Edap Barnett

Cook's Family and Two Male Friends Held For Murder

In Lexington county, Mothar, his son, and two male friends of the family were sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Sease for the killing of Marcellus Cook, a Steadman area farmer. The case, argued by both sides, included testimonies from state welfare officials and a psychiatrist as experts.

Columbia 8. C Mothar Mugenter State Penitentiary Sease Lexinfton Marcellus Cook Steadman-Batesburg Lexington County Ira Cook Cook Beld Conk Tula Cooitin Henry Wheel Barfield Premity Croft Fom Yease Iilten

Roosevelt Recovering From Attack of Infantile Paralysis

Franklin D. Roosevelt former secretary the navy and last fall's Democratic vice presidential nominee is suffering a mild case of infantile paralysis. Dr George Draper said he is slowly recovering after a four week illness and faces no evident future complications.

Associated Press New York Franklin DO. Roosevelt Navy George Draper

Veterans Face Mass Unemployment Across States

A survey by the American Legion reports between 600 000 and 700 600 World War veterans are jobless. Pennsylvania has 150 000 ex-soldiers unemployed, New York 100 000, Illinois 35 000, Massachusetts 30 000, Michigan 30 000, with Georgia showing no widespread need for aid. The Legion Weekly notes the figures reveal a wider hardship as veterans struggle for existence, winter approaching, and posts shift from placement to relief.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind American Legion Legion Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Michigan Georgia American Legion Weekly United States

Lawmakers to propose nationwide reform measure

In a fragmented note from Washington a draft proposal is outlined seeking investigation by a House committee. The document references broad origins from Maine to distant states and signals a forthcoming introduction in the House next week amid partisan debate.

McMahon Favored for United Textile Worker President

The Providence R I man McMahon, vice president and acting president after the death of Johnson, was forecast as president at the annual convention. William Johnson of Maynard Massachusetts withdrew as a candidate. Delegates urged against wage reductions and warned of strikes if wages fall. The convention backed bank support and authorized executive council to run a workers centered banking operation.

Associated Press McMahon Providence R. L United Textile Worker of America William Johnson Maynard Mass Johnson England

New Porto Rico Steam Line bid eyed by governor

San Juan Puerto Rico The chamber of commerce has halted Governor Reily's push to import a new Spain bound steamship service. Reily has approached the Washington shipping board to have Ward Line vessels from New Orleans call at an island port en route to Spain to ease coffee exports and other freight between Havana Cuba Spain and the Gulf of Mexico.

Associated Preas San Juan P. R In Chamber of Commerce Governor Reily Spain Reily Shipping Board Washington Ward Line New Orleans Pto Cuba Gulf of Mexico

Harding Homeward Bound on the Mayflower

President Harding sails aboard the Mayflower after visiting the Hudson and West Point cadets. Attorney General Daugherty who was ill aboard the ship and secretary George B. Christian who fractured a rib were to join the president at West Point despite the rough voyage.

Harding Associated Press Hudson River West Point Daugherty George B. Christian West Pot

Disordered Mind From Fall Ties to Ranch Incident

A disordered mind after a fall is linked to a ranch incident involving a girl named Sadie Jamplon. Cattle rustlers and Mexican suspects are mentioned as involved, with police noting no cattle missing. The injured girl reportedly denied parts of her story as she regained her composure and injuries were cataloged by investigators.

Vestiga Clare Thureda

Women in Industry Seek Shorter Hours in Atlanta

At an Atlanta meeting of the Woman's Club department led by Mia Be the plan for cooperation with the New Woman’s Club and the Georgia Woman Voters was outlined. Miss Laura Smith described the Woman's Industrial Bill to conserve health and welfare of women in industry as a step toward safeguarding the race. The bill would limit weekly hours to fifty four, five and six days a week nine hours daily, a move club women say improves conditions and productivity despite not being ideal.

Atlanta Department of the al Woman's Club Mia Be Pdahart Ne Wome Georgia Laura Smith Atlanta Club

Gompers Replies to Ex Governor in Atlanta Speech

American Federation of Labor president Samuel Gompers addressed delegates in Atlanta urging continued progress in industrial development despite obstacles. He referred to recent tensions within labor circles and urged courage to sustain the fight for growth and unity.

Gompers Atlanta Associated Press Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Workers of America Industria Joseph M Georgia a _m Mahon

Fairfield arrest tied to Reed murder case

Grand Jury failed to return on the main investigation but examined thirty witnesses including former A B and A employees. Indicted defendants Fairfield and others faced questions about alleged threats and violence toward railroad workers during a contested murder and wreck case tied to the Atlantic, Birmingham and Atlantic line.

Parcel Post To Russia Will Be In Operation Soon

Washington announced the opening of parcel post services to Russia completing mail links from the United States. The service will allow all classes of mail except registered letters and packs to be mailed to any point in Russia with charges based on destination and weight. Registered parcels to Europe or Asia and to England are also discussed as part of the plan.

Associated Press Washington Russia United States Post Office Department England

Princess Juliane Embarks on First Sea Trip

The Hagui Princess Juliane of the Netherlands leaves Holland to begin her first sea voyage. She travels with her mother Wilhelmia on two trips, joining the Norseventura reception. The report notes the trip marks a new royal sea journey and outlines the family’s participation in royal duties abroad.

Lragiesdadt Press Juliane Neterlands Holland Mtor Wilhelmia Norsventagjords

Youngerness man wins big livestock display at northeast fair

A prominent entrant from the university region shows a heavyweight livestock collection in the northeast meat market. The event draws major exhibitors and notable herd entries, highlighting quality in the species and market potential for buyers.

Pee Ian Booth Hig Mne Liv Kc Irdgia Helg University of Itmeat

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