21 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1920
Page
1
A massive gathering at the University of Georgia marked the biggest college night to date with extensive student attendance and a lively program. The event featured a large band, cheers from the crowd, and a charged atmosphere as participants enjoyed the evening despite some onlookers and comments from students.
The Student Council of the University of Georgia has issued orders restricting freshmen access to poolrooms. The action aims to maintain order and discipline among new students.
Atlanta September 20 Farmers in the upper part of Georgia state, under the agricultural department, report the boll weevil has reached extensive progress. The pest slows and deepens damage across the growing crop, with total cotton yield this year in boll weevil territory likely to fall below the lowest planting estimates.
The University of Georgia shows rising enrollment with about 10 922 total students reported yesterday and a projected gain near 1 250 for the year. Most growth comes from the Academic departments and Agriculture, with continued strong interest from new men and women across branches.
More than two hundred farmers, students and deniers from Northeast Georgia gather at the State College of Agriculture auditorium to watch motion pictures and hear C Ay Bacon discuss planting and cultivation during the Fordson Demonstration in Athens. Attendees include Ford Motor Company and Bussey executives, with aides from Oliver Chilled Plow Works and the State College faculty.
In Athens a news editor reports a large inheritance tied to a French estate. Attending officials and relatives pursue legal documents while authorities search for the rightful heirs amid telegram inquiries and uncertain addresses.
Washington reports President plans to delay enforcing thirty four provisions of the Merchant Act relative to commercial treaties until December when Congress reconvenes. Officials say reconsideration of section thirty four could abrogate twenty five treaties and end discriminatory duties on foreign ships.
Special to The Banner notes Sarepta Baptist Association convenes in Nicholson Georgia starting September 21 with Rev J P Cooper moderator. The gathering includes 63 churches across several counties led by Dr John Mel of Athens and We Reg of Winterville. An introductory sermon by Rev Wolf Mich and missionary sermon by Rev H R Hathawsy precede a grounds meal.
The Dragon's Net is billed as the first complete moving picture screened in the Orient. Walcamp transported the full film to the Philippines and the South Sea Islands for its premiere. The production centers on the American army headquarters in Manila with scenes shot in the East.
The Democratic convention formally nominated Alvin G Golucke as State Senator for the 19th district. Delegations from Greene Paliaferro and Warren counties attended. Col Mawee Cloud placed Golucke’s name in nomination, with support from Warren and Greene counties.
Portland readers learn the Maine Supreme Court held a woman's age need not be disclosed to qualify as a voter. Elizabeth Alden Holman argued she was over twenty one and the ruling supports this contention.
An unclear Associated Press report from New York on September 20 mentions Edwin Pe a player connected to an incident described as a sudden accident. The text is garbled with police and city references, making the exact details and individuals hard to identify.
Fragmented OCR describes a Chicago incident with white mob violence against Black residents, a white girl insult, a church refuge at Saint Mel’s, a police response with officers like Trotter and Taliaferro, and a Black victim killed, all amid a tense stockyard scene and public uproar.
The Western Press reports on Democratic appeals for campaign contributions as a Senate committee probes liquor activities. Washington sources note Kenyon and Georgia Democrats seek funds and cooperation to support the national party, with emphasis on newspaper correspondence and political mobilization.
A tire exploded while a man named Roe was inflating it near MeAlisa Texas, instantly killing him. The blast blew out a nearby brick wall and caused severe damage to the surrounding area.
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