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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
1
The University of Georgia expects to enroll a large freshman class this year and plans organized events tonight to mark the start. Chancellor Barrow indicated no major difficulties in housing and accommodating the influx of students as registration closes and activities begin.
Washington September 17 Interstato Commerce Commission reports priority shipments of coal by water to New England as a remedy for a regional shortage. Secretary Wilson later indicated policy committee will consider urgent claims of miners from the United Mine Workers of America as a response to the shortage and pending vacation policy.
Illinois GOP candidates clash as Governor Oglesby and Lowden faction backers push for the nomination. Early results show about 1,090 vote edge with 376 precincts reported, mysteries remain on 279 precincts awaiting official tallies next week.
In Floyd and Polk counties Georgia cotton growers posted notices warning gins not to start operations before January and to hold cotton in the hands of farmers for higher prices. The move aims to push up prices and aligns with regional efforts in North Georgia.
After four days, Judge J D Bradwell adjourned the first term of the criminal sessions of the City Court of Macon. Solicitor La mar Rucker cleared the docket except for a few sentences deferred to November. Fifty eight cases were called with nine not guilty verdicts on motions. Twenty eight guilty entries included sentences to come in November. Four verdicts were guilty and three acquittals in contested cases. Four cases not pressed on costs. Eight bonds forfeited, eight continuances by defendant, five by the state.
In Georgia the public service commission considers higher rates as production costs and labor costs surge. Augusta Gas Light seeks to raise base from 2.65 to 2.00 per thousand feet, arguing current rates cripple the company. The commission has previously seen July rate-increase applications amid widespread utility financial strain.
Mr. R C Latimer aged 80 dies suddenly at his summer home in Brevard North Carolina as his daughter Mrs Pred S Morton and family cope with the loss. He was a Lexington Georgia native who moved to Athens about forty years ago and was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lena Groover of Philadelphia and Mrs Fred S Morton of Athens and two sons Ed Latimer of Comer and Arthur Latimer of Athens. Body to be brought back to Athens Sunday by the Southern Railway with funeral arrangements to follow.
Atlanta dispatch notes that Georgia faces strained finances and possible extraordinary General Assembly session before April. Universities warn they will be crippled without relief, while suffrage and tax figures spark debate over needed enabling legislation and appropriations for 1920.
The navy reports that the Iowa class battleship successfully completed 17 tests off Virginia Capes. Radio control from the Ohio guided the ship with precise accuracy over long distances, meeting naval experts' expectations.
Plans advance for the Henre HOU annual meet of Christian churches in Athens district. Rev Paarl leads at Good Hope Church Watsonville with goals to fund a new house of worship. Boat of details include fund drives at Chapel near Winder, Union Church, and Palmerton area church buildings.
A Kilby committee report urges the Alabama Industrial Affairs Commission to gain authority to regulate industry in Alabama amid questions stemming from the United Mint Workers strike. The document dated Montgomery September 17 outlines proposed powers and regulatory scope for state oversight.
Leon Trotsky, Russia's war minister, asserts Bolshevik strength and hints at a new offensive in the Poland region. The Pravda review discusses military prospects and peace desires amid looming fiscal bills and potential revenue measures in the legislature, warning of a deficit and possible special session.
Nearly 200 Ford dealers from across North Georgia attend a two day convention in Athens hosted by the Trussell Motor Company and Ford Motor Company. Demonstrations of the Fordson tractor are planned at the State College of Agriculture with talks by notable figures including Dr Andrey M Soule and Professor Jarnagan.
Pensacola reports two chief petty officers H P Fuller and Charles Arthur missing after a sudden crash in a storm that wrecked a seaplane. Three sloops racing earlier in the day saw the crown of the latter saved while the seaplane was found and the flyers were unable to communicate with headquarters on Santa Rosa Island.
Dr W A Shelton will speak at the First Methodist church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the RO T C For Christian Service. Corporal William Ashford will reside and special music will be furnished by the orchestra with a cordial invitation to the public.
Senator Warren G Harding released detailed plans for a speaking trip next week. He and his party will travel by two special cars speaking in Baltimore Wheeling and Ashland Kentucky with stops listed for Monday night and Wednesday afternoon.
Camp Meade Maryland September 17 staged a closing ceremony for the National Encampment of Veterans of Foreign Service. Tanks airplanes and artillery reenacted the Meuse Argonne fighting. A fragment from a shell mortally wounded four year old Carl M Corbush during simulated barrage.
After a week of rigorous drill and shifting officers, the public school cadet corps is ready for permanent organization. Lieutenant A B Culbertson states commissions will follow next week as equipment issued last summer covered 140 cadets. The corps has about 170 members this year, the largest in its history, with plans for rifle practice at the university range and a one week camp.
Confederate Veterans train departure announced by Cobb-Delaney Camp commander J F Payne and adjutant Henry C Tuck. The through train leaves Athens Monday morning October 4 via Seaboard route from Atlanta West Point and New Orleans. Sleeping car requests must be filed by October 1 with J P Bil ups agent. Requests for reduced fares due by September 30.
The article cites Nathan Adams of a major Dallas bank estimating that 95 percent of money invested in oil stocks is lost due to fraud, bad management, or misjudgment. It argues government savings securities offer safer returns despite lower yields.
The Georgian Hotel inaugurated an exemplary cafe service at the popular hotel. Special orders dinners suppers are served at reasonable prices under the management of Mr Hartsfield, an experienced man in the business.
Police seek owner of death horse and arrest suspect in Toronto and New York as letters and circulars claiming anarchist ties surface. Flynt of the Department of Justice says the plan aimed to create a demonstration, not attack Morgan and Company, while New York reports panic and market disruption after yesterday’s tragedy.
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