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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1921

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Bulldogs Headed for Sanford Field Rival Yale Visit

Yale Bulldogs travel south to meet Georgia at Sanford Field for the second game of the series. Georgia arrives from Columbus after a successful trip and aims to sweep the set. The game starts at 2 PM to allow a return train for New Haven Monday.

Yale Bulldogs Georgia Bulldogs City Columbus Mercer Macon Sanford Field New Haven Red Elis Central Parken Georgia Yale Georia Pantone White Costa's

Peddlers of Farm Produce Win Council Hearing Proposals

Local officials invite opponents and supporters to a Wednesday meeting to discuss a pending ordinance on curb markets and street peddling. Farmers, gardeners, and curb market supporters plan to present their views on farm produce sales and daytime street activity.

Sheen

Savannah Faces Test Over Workmen's Compensation Law

Atlanta special reports that Savannah may face a direct test of the workmen's compensation law for municipalities after the fatal shooting of Policeman Walter A. Marlow. The city could owe funeral costs and weekly benefits totaling about 3 100, with hearings and appeals outlined. Savannah may contest the law's applicability.

Atlanta Savannah Walter A. Marlow Marlow Adler Industrial Commission Sion

Hoover Discusses Relief Measures With Cotton Producers

Secretary Hoover opened talks with southern cotton producers in Washington to explore relief measures and export stimulation. A preliminary conference followed and more meetings with the finance corporation and regional representatives are planned to formulate agreed plans.

Hoover Associated Press Washington, D.C Finance Corporation South Department of Commerce Kceps

Wallace urges farmer protection in tariff plan

Secretary Wallace urged protection for farmers in any tariff policy. He called for equal treatment with manufacturers and industry and proposed adding to rates an amount equal to extra freight charges to cover delivery costs to consuming centers.

Washington, D. C Wallace

Glee Club Hit in Savannah Georgia Glee and Mandelia Delight Crowd

The Georgia Glee and Mandelia club drew a packed audience at the Savannah opéra house. Colorful dress and many sponsors filled the boxes as the performers gave their best show in years and planned a post performance dance before heading to Augusta for tomorrow night’s engagement.

Savannah Georgia Glee and Mandelia Club Ree Black Georgia Augusta

Germany Frees Men Who Aimed to Arrest Bergdoll

Mosbach Germany March 31 Carl Neuf and Frank Zimmer released from imprisonment today both men tied to the American occupation army had been confined for attempting to arrest Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the American draft evader. The German government remitted their sentences after representations by Brigadier General Jen.

Associated Press Mosbach Germany Carl Neuf Frank Zimmer Uecupation Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Jen

Hughes Charged With Being Coached in Express Conspiracy Case

Macon March 31 Charges that W A Hughes former express messenger who testified for the prosecution in the trial of nearly 50 persons on conspiracy to steal express shipments had been coached diligently for two months were made by Wallace Miller counsel for thirty one defendants Miller aimed two special agents of the American Railway Express Company and not the government attorneys

Macon W. A. Hughes Express Wallace Miller Hughes

Recall Ordered for Officials in North Dakota

Political factions opposed to the non-partisan league in North Dakota convened here and ordered a recall aimed at Governor Frazier Attorney General Lemke and Commissioner of Agriculture Hagen to be completed by November 8.

Devil's Lake N. D League North Dakota Frazier Lemke Hagen

Woman Wounded in Brookwood Miners House Shooting

Tuscaloosa March 31. Eight men arrested after shots fired into two miners houses at Brookwood last night wounded a Negro woman in the arm. Investigation continues into motive and identities of assailants.

Ala Tuscaloosa Brookwood

Tornado Rips Albany Area Damaging Plants and Wounding Workers

A violent twister swept through the northern Albany industrial zone killing one man and injuring several others. Dozens of structures were leveled or damaged, hundreds of workers displaced, and major plants including the Brandstand crusher and local lumber firms sustained severe losses.

Rotarians Praise Birmingham as Convention City

Returning from the Eighth District Rotary convention in Birmingham, H W Dews C A Trussell Dink Martin A Sendder Dr C N Walker Dr W OH Gabiniss and Abut Nix praised the city for reception and entertainment. The group endorsed efforts for prosperity and urged local clubs to continue the work. Mrs H A Nix accompanied Colonel Nix and received social attentions from convention ladies.

Rotary H.W. Dews C. A. Trussell Dink Martin A. Sendder C. N. Walker W. OH. Gabiniss Abut Nix Birmingham Thoni Mia H. A. Nix Nix

Cobb Co Farmer Shoots His Wife in Mad House Delusion

Cobb County farmer Jowett Peek shot and killed his wife at their Rosswell area home amid claims of a mad house trap. He said a man was pursuing him and dragged him toward confinement, then drove with their infant to surrender to authorities in Atlanta.

The Banner Atlanta Jowett Peek Cobb County Rosswell Grady Hospital Mr. Peek Acrogs Ashe

Change of Venue Sought in Williams Murder Case

A petition seeking a venue change for John H. Williams, charged with the murder of two men, was filed in the superior court. Hearing set for next Monday. defense argues danger of violence if tried in Covington, while Williams remains in Atlanta.

Williams Associated Preas Forvington John H. Williams Nere Tinsday Que Pleven Willams Jain Atlanta Huland Willams Atlanta Green F. Johnson John S. Williams Covington

Outside the Law thrills at Palace with Priscilla Dean Lon Chaney

The Palace Theatre screens Outside the Law featuring Priscilla Dean and Lon Chaney in a gripping crook melodrama. The film includes the bewitching Silky Moll and rapid, spellbound action. Buster Keaton appears in the Haunted House as a second feature.

Palace Theatre Priscilla, Dean Lon Chaney Athens Miss Dean Chaves Buster Keaton

Y W E Open Cafeteria in New Home Saturday

The Y W E cafeteria moves to the Janes M. Smith Building at Washington Street and College Avenues. A formal opening dinner will be served tomorrow with menu highlights and Southern home cooking supervised by Adele Schmalmack. Proceeds go to Athens area sponsors.

Y,w.e New Home Janes M. Smith Washington Street College Avenuers American State Bank Holman Building Rome I Adele Schmalmack Wm Praduptay St. Louis Minnes Myrtle Athens Indies Cateteria Oni Hehee Aml Laneford Simon Michael Wire T. J. Wooster Whitnas Wo AY J. C. Brown Mra TW. Reed Mins Darwin Mya W. D. Beacham J. Wo iParnett Jamies White W. F. Bradshiw James White, Jr Thia

Reserve Board Review Highlights March Uncertainties

The March review of convictions by the Federal Reserve Board shows little indication of movement away from last year's uncertainty. The monthly bulletin notes lingering doubts about economic stabilization and potential risks in the financial sector.

Reserve Board Washiostos J. C The Federal Reserve. Board

Barnett Sentenced to Twenty Years in Toledo Penitentiary

Toledo lives as David A. Barnett, Toledo business man, was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary for a serious charge. His bond was raised to 36 000 pending appeal.

Toledo Ohio David A. Barnett Barnett

City Council Adopts 1921 Tax Revisions and Single Meter Power Plan

The 1920 specific tax ordinance was readopted with minor changes affecting automobile garages painters and paper hangers and a new $50 personal tax for that group. A new ordinance creates a one meter system to record power usage at two city power stations and a resolution honors two railway and electric company projects with meter based savings. details show reductions in various business taxes and the projected city savings within five years.

Thie Inglantarol Atbebs Railway Anf Iketric Company Ein Met’ Ee

City Funds Allocated to Entertain Visiting Manufacturers

The city council approved a fund of 200 dollars for entertaining visiting manufacturers associated with the Georgia Manufacturers' Association during their convention in Athena. A second fund up to 100 dollars was authorized to cover meals and lodging for the visitors during their stay.

Ehtariatement Aetters’ Association Thurman Wate Genrgix Manufacturers’ Association Berh’ Means Athena

Flyers En Route to Virgin Islands to Daytona

Flyers travel to Daytona Beach after departing the Virgin Islands with a Marine Corps contingent due to arrive in Charleston today. The group plans to make a stop before heading to Daytona Fla for the next phase of their assignment.

Virgin Islands Daytona, Fla Associated Press Charleston Marine Corps’ Alcalnaés Daytona Fln

Two Teachers Confessed in Parme Heights Fatal Case

A man confessed to fatally harming two teachers, Mariel Foote and Loulke Wolfe, near Parme Heights. Police hold him for investigation as details remain unclear.

Cleveland Ohio Goller Mariel Foote Loulke Wolfe Scheal Parme Heights

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