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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1920

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Parading incident mars campus events and student injuries

A parade at a university was interrupted by a speeding car driven by an unknown man. A freshman and several others were rushed to a hospital with injuries including bruises and shaken nerves. Police investigations follow as campus authorities condemn the act and review parade security.

Janson Universi Fe Griffin Tien Vane Otherr Sromtent Ind Ron

Money Kings Splurge in Maine Election After GOP Wins

New York reports indicate a surge in funding as Republican nominees win in Maine. Observers view the results as influencing national markets, with heightened activity in bonds and equities amid expectations of policy shifts and fiscal outcomes.

Money Kings Maine New- York Spolitiah Ellection

Wilson gives $500 to party campaign fund

New York September 18 a $500 contribution to the Democratic National Campaign Fund was received here today from President Wilson who said he was offering the money as a private citizen in the ranks.

New

University of Georgia enrolls about 1350 students this term

Registration closed after the first week showing eight hundred fifty eight students with estimates placing total attendance around 1350. Registrar T W Reed notes last year peaked at 1261 with 812 enrolled in the first six days and forecasts continued registration with penalties and restrictions as coeds join in.

University of Georgia

Plea for Tax Reform in Georgia University Funding

The Georgia Alumni Record reprints Dr R P Brooke appeal urging tax reform to ease financial stringency facing the University of Georgia and its branches. It outlines Senate House clashes over funding, housing shortages, and campus upgrades intended to house more students, amid broader optimism despite state budget woes.

Georgia University of Georgia George Toay R. P Brooke Macon School of Commerce Apeal Senate House Reais Athens Park Agriculture Iampus Boya

May's Return Home Rumor Sparks Burial Talk in England

Fragmentary report notes MP Swiney possibly buried in England with Archbishop Mannix in Ireland quoted. Mentions Cork prisoners and prison conditions with garbled phrases about food, linen, and medical care including two trained nurses. The source text is unclear but suggests controversy over burial location and treatment.

Mannix Ireland Hun Cork Badaide

Judge Brand Thankful for Support in Eighth District Primary

Charles H. Brand expresses sincere thanks to voters, supporters, and opponents after the Democratic primary. He pledges to serve in the 67th Congress with dedication, seeking the best interests of the district and pledging no ill will toward others.

Charles H. Brand Willingn O'Seryi Congress Sebthim Badaie Eeshees

Bolshevists whip wrangell fleet on sea of Azov

London dispatch reports General Wrangel's forces in the Sea of Azov. An official announcement surfaced Friday stating 2 Maxpow.r values received today.

Bolshevists

Tennessee Attorney Prosecutes Profiteers

Chattanooga reports that United States District Attorney announced intent to prosecute coal operators in chat tanooga for profiteering. He claimed coal was bought at three sixty per ton and sold at ten dollars per ton, with a noon Lever Act action pending after a federal judge issued an opinion.

Chattanooga United* States Coal Fords

Couple in Chicago seeks kidnapped baby aged 4

Mr and Mrs George Tom of 106 State Street Chicago travel the United States two years seeking Frank Tom reportedly kidnapped by Nicholas Mendes described as about 45 with heavy mustache and swarthy pockmarked face. The couple learned the child was seen in Stone Mountain Georgia then Athens. Police chief Henry Bousse posted description and offered 50 dollar reward as Athens residents asked to aid in tracing the kidnapper and child.

George ‘Tom State Street Chicago United States Frank Tom Nicholas Mendes Stone Mountain Athens Henry.Boussé Mendas Anding

Italians Continue Bolshevik Program in 1918 Rome

Associated Press reports in September 1918 that about thirty thousand workers occupied factories in the southern Italian town of Termini. The event marks a major industrial action amid wartime upheaval as authorities seek to restore order.

Associated Press Rome Tern Italy GIAN Ite

Ford Convention Plans Completed

Plans completed last night for a Ford convention in Northeast Georgia. About two hundred visitors are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday lectures and demonstrations on the Fordson tractor. R. B. Abbott, Slocum Ball, and David T. Bussey of Atlanta will attend, with Dr. Andrew Soule and Professors Jarrigan and Clegg among speakers at the banquet Tuesday.

Ford Georgia Fordson C.a.trussell Canquet Georgian Fara Abbott Southeastern Ford Company Slocum ‘Ball David ‘T. Bussey Atlanta Andrew. Jm.soule Jarrigan Sand Clegg James~ W. Morton The Georgian Farm ‘ ‘Bureau

Latimer Funeral At Presbyterian Today

The body of Mr. W. C. Latimer, who died Friday at his daughter's summer home in Brevard North Carolina, will arrive in Athens today by Southern Railway and go directly to the First Presbyterian church for a service conducted by Dr. S. L. Hill. The interment will follow at Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers are named from Col C. M. Smalling to Mr. Jonn E. Talmadge Sr. Honorary pallbearers include E. T. Smith Sr. and Prof. W. P. Blomner among others.

W. C Latimer Fred Morton Brevard N.C Athone Southern Railway First ‘Presbyterian L. Hill John White Jonn Ee “Talmadge,Sr Winamson A, Linton

Dr Shelton to Speak Twice at First Methodist Athens

Dr W A Shelton returns from the Near East to address Athens at First Methodist Church with an 8 PM sermon titled When Abraham Was a Boy and a 11 16 AM message The Deepest Well in the World. He is noted for scholarly work and was chosen by H C Breasted for a Chicago University honor.

Shelton Athens Abraham Near East University Chicago University of Chicago Ainstic Langung University Miss Rutherford Lucy” Cobb

Strikers Strengthen in Alabama Region Report

Birmingham reports describe a wary week as Alabama industries face a general strike. Coke plants run short and production slows with some reopenings promised. a fatal incident and a body found near Patton add to unrest.

Birmingham Alabama Coke Acarce Elx

Martial Law Transfer Discussion In Galveston

Officials in Galveston discussed transferring law enforcement from military authorities to the game Ranger Force under an agreement presented after noon. The proposal involved city authorities and was witnessed by Ralph Sonpe, price secretary, to Governor Hob ve.

Lone Star-State Galveston Miitary Lafe Ranger Ralph’ ‘Sonpe Price Hobve

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT LUCY COBB INSTITUTE

Attendance at the Lucy Cobb Institute this year nears eighty seven registrants, more than last year, filling the dormitory. Miss Rutherford calls it the biggest and best year yet and notes many applicants must be refused due to dormitory limits. Read lists show numerous Athens and other area names among registrants and a long roster of applicants awaiting admission.

Lucy Cobb - Institute Misa Rutherford Miss Rutherford Elizabeth Arnold Athens Florencr Monroe Dorothy Barrett Athens; “Merle Barrett, Commerce; Elizabeth “Bondurant,Athens; ‘May Bostwick Louisville Mabel Bolton Winterville Carolyn Brand Charlotte Brooks Tampa Fla Mary Brown Covington Mira Bell Brown Virginia Dorothy and Atlanta Cleta Buloch Athen Lula -Lee Bulloch Gladys Bunn Fairfax Mary Laulae Bunn Fairfax Martha Campbell Washington Charlee Carrier Cathline Cauthen Nellie Chares Greenville Sage Marlon ‘Mathis Norm Bel Arne Motrig Sarah -Morrin o‘Fe Liiltedeeville Rosamo Ellen “Nowe Asinié Jané Norville Bishop Ovalstar Columbus Minnie Ya Petropol Stella Oe Price Aga Rhodes Atlan Ruth Richards Rowland Dorothy Nawiate ‘ Ihenss Cate Bello Rutherford Roberts Eleanor ‘Rutherford Forsyth Martha Scar Evelyn -Wynn Mary Stevenson Martha Strathgaret Sizer Marian Talmadge Mary “Bird “Tate Marietta Wille May Thurmond Louise Mathilda ‘Upson Athena Sue

Kaolin King Dies in Tennessee Train Incident

Alf red Loweche seventy five president of the Southern Refractories and Kaolins Company of Trenton, Ng Jong-Fort Payne Alabama, died on a train near Chattanooga Tennessee today.

Tennessee Chattanooga Alfred L.loweche Southern Refractories ‘and Kaolins Company Trenton Jong-Fort “Payne Alabama

Explosion probe arrests Russian radical in New York

An unidentified Russian suspect linked to an explosion in Manhattan was taken into custody after an anonymous letter prompted police inquiry. Authorities said he would be turned over to the Department of Justice as the investigation continued.

New York Bopromie Elegador G. Honey “Riestan Journary Theipolica Financiali Department of Justice Fandia Brakoveky Eaves Efischer

Edwards Trails GOP in Georgia Campaign Speech

In Georgia on September 18, Edwards of Macon, a progressive U S Senate candidate, denounced the Republican leadership and called for reform. He floated Hoover and a cabinet member idea amid party rivalries and political maneuvering.

Atlanta Republican Party Republican Party -of-Georgia San Francisco Gernor Cox Herbert Hoover Ike

Banner Seeks Contributions for National Democratic Campaign

A public appeal asks supporters to donate to the Democratic party campaign fund, to be sent to the national committee treasurer Hon. Wilbur W Motah. The notice contrasts alleged Republican fund abuses with a call for lawful, sizable contributions from Athens and Clarke County residents.

Banner Party Campaign Wilbur W. Motah National -Democratic Committee Masepaing Tora Bern Thia ‘Fund Paér Treagurer National Committee

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