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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

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Auburn Wins When Georgians Bobble and Planesmen Hit

In a heartbreak for Georgia fans Auburn toppled the Red and Black nine by nine to three as Slappey and Johnson shut down Georgia’s bats. McWhorter tripled and Satterfield scored on a sacrifice, but Auburn answered with multiple two run innings and steady defense behind Johnson.

Georgia Auburn Johnson Satterfield McWhort Slippey McWhorter Slappey Bonner Shirley Ollinger Barnes Lassiter Fulghum Fobnson Rawson Schussler

Americans in Mexico Authorized to Pay Taxes to Rebels

The State Department said Americans doing business in Sonora and other rebel zones may pay taxes and customs duties to de facto authorities without recognizing the rebel government. Reports on Veracruz aid readiness and rising rebel activity across Sonora Michoacan Guerrero Meraya and Anglobretta indicate growing control by revolutionary forces. General Calles announced Chihuahua City, a major northern city, is in rebel hands with 4 500 guerrillas reinforcing federal troops.

Associated Pros Washington John Business Sonora Mexico State Department Department Veracruz Obregon Pergon Mexico City Michoacan Guerrero Mereyya Anglopretta Chihuahua

Will Delay Action On Soldier Relief

After four hours of wrangling House Republicans abandoned plans to pass the Soldier Relief legislation next Monday and adjourned the party conference without setting a date for action.

Washington House

Cotton Association Refuses Textile Council Conference

New Bedford April 30. The Dew Bedford Cotton Manufacturer's Association, after a meeting tonight, sent a reply to the Textile Council refusing to grant the conference sought to avert a strike by 20 000 operatives planned for Monday in eighteen New England mills.

New Bedford Dew Bedford Cotton Manufacturer's Association Textile Council New England

Temple Church To Get $25,000 Fund

The Temple Baptist church seeks $2,500 in April to reach a $25,000 fundraising goal. It is shy of $2,200 and welcomes outside donations. Building treasurer is J. H. Hubert, cashier of People's Bank.

Temple Church Temple Baptist Church Baptist Tabernacle J. H. Hubert The People’s Bank

California Senator Johnson Leads New Jersey GOP Fight

The strong point for Senator Johnson of California in the New Jersey primary is his appeal as a remarkable feature. Without a formal organization he trails Gen. Leonard Wood by about 1,700 votes in the Republican contest.

Senator Johnson California New Jersey Leonard Wood

No More Mad Dog Victims Reported in City

The city reports no further mad dog victims after two people were attacked by a rabid terrier. Both are recovering after receiving anti rabies treatment. Mayor Andrew C. Erwin says police will impound and destroy any unclaimed dogs to keep streets secure.

Athene aDde Es Andrew C. Erwin

Thawer to Conduct Service at First M E Tomorrow

Mr Marvin L Thrower of Avanta a former president of The Billy Sunday Club will lead the evening service at the First Methodist Church tomorrow night at o clock He is a guest of the Beech Haven Conference and will be assisted by S C Caldwell from Stanton Virginia and other conference members with the earlier visit leaving a lasting impression.

Marvin L. Thrower Avanta Billy Sunday Club Tonoton First Methodist Church Billy Sanday Club Athens Thrower Beech Haven S. C. Caldwell Stanton Virginia

Watt Sets New World Mark in 440 Yard Hurdles

Philadelphia April 30 J M Watt of Cornell set a new world record in the 440 yard hurdles during the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival with a time of 54.2 seconds Capighlin of South was second Bradley of Kansas won Penthalos

Philadelphia J. M. Watt Cornell University of Pennsylvania Capighlin University of South Bradley University of Kansas

Athens Plans Half Million Dollar Cotton Warehouse

Athens will host a new half million dollar cotton warehouse by fall with work starting soon on Onoedia avenue and Barber street. Barrett and Hoke will operate the plant to house thousands of bales for export and sale to mills, leveraging Athens status as a major cotton market.

Athens Athena United States Augusta Barrett Onoedia Avenue Barber Street Threa Barrett and Hoke Julian Barrett Hoke Barett and Hoke

U S Methods Were Worse Than Czars Ralston Charges

Washington April 30 Jackson H Ralston counsel for Louis F Post charged the Department of Justice with using methods not countenanced even in czarist Russia in radical deportation cases. Immigration committee members said the government’s efforts to break up the alleged conspiracy were largely nullified by Labor Department releases. Post’s advocate said Post showed humanity in handling the cases.

Washington Louis F. Post Secretary of Labor Leing Jackson H. Ralston Post Department of Justice Russia Immigration Committee Department of Labor Ralston

Watson May Seek Injunction Over Subcommittee Action

Atlanta reports that Watson backers consider court action to block the state subcommittee from declaring primary results. B M Blackburn says no foundation for such move and would know. Watson aims to control the convention plan by June to secure the state nomination and delegate slate for San Francisco.

Atlanta Watson B. M. Blackburn San Francisco

Milner of Dodge Seeks Speaker Pro Tempore Post

Atlanta April 30 J H Milner of Dodge county announced as candidate for the vacant speaker pro tem position in the Georgia House of Representatives. John W Bale now speaker pro tem has been appointed Indian agent. Milner an attorney is a Democratic state official and was nominated by friends without his knowledge.

Atlanta Rouse Bf J. H. Milner Dodge County John W. Bale Floyd County Iene Milner Mer Assembly of Chosen Georgia Railroad Commission Herman H. Swift Columbus Railroad Commission Democratic

Commutations Refused Landers by Prison Board

Athens attorneys press forward with clemency bid after prison commission denies commutation for Hollis Landers sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Sheriff D. Barber. Governor had granted delays for an extraordinary motion for new trial. Landers, about 19, is supported by Judge George C. Thomas and attorney John B. Gamble in Athens.

Atlanta State Prison Commission Hollis Jackson D. Barber Supreme Court Landers George C.,thomas John B. Gamble Athens

No Peace In Sight Say Party Leaders

Washington April 30. Democrats oppose the joint resolution calling a State of War with Germany and Austria. The Foreign Relations Committee reported the measure by party lines. Debate to open next Wednesday promises weeks of discussion as Republican Senator McCumber and others oppose the resolution.

Washington Congress Germany Austria Foreign Relations Committee McCumber

Pension Money Sent Today to Counties for Second Installment

Atlanta April 30 The State Pension Commissioner sends to the counties not in the first list the second installment for 1920 pensions. The summary covers 82 counties with 6,257 pensioners and a total of 63777 dollars. Bibb Chatham and Muscogee listed with specific payouts and pensioner counts.

Atlanta Floyd Richmond Clarke Bibb Chatham Muscogee

Miami to New York Seaplane Flight Sets Record

Harry Rogers of the American Flying Club piloted the passenger seaplane Miss Miami from Miami to New York with one fuel stop at Morehead City North Carolina. The 15 hour 35 minute flight occurred on April 30.

Miami New York York Fla Morehead City N. C Harry Rogers American Flying Club Miss Miami

Hardware Dealer Acquitted in 1917 Bisbee Deportations

Tombstone Arizona April 10 Harry E Wooten a hardware dealer was acquitted by a jury here tonight of kidnapping charges tied to the Bisbee deportations of 1917.

Tombstone Ariz Harry E. Wooten

DoJ Sees Forewarnings Fail To Spark May Day Violence

Washington reports officials confident no nationwide May Day violence will occur though vigilance remains. Garvan says any unrest will be sporadic as federal state and local authorities prepare for gatherings and monitor agitation. Chicago forces also curb demonstrations with hundreds arrested and radical literature seized.

Washington Department of Justice Garvan Garvin

Increased Pullman Fares Take Effect Tomorrow

Washington April 30. Pullman fares rise twenty percent and go into effect tomorrow.

Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Auburnite Mex Chihuuhua Cotton Association Antry Thawer M. E Ruhr France England Oneida and Barber Streets J. Z. Hoke U.S Czar Hig BH. Gary U.G& Steel Corporation Subcommittee Palmer Prison Commission Barber Jackson County Arizona Communist Labor Party Chicago Suepedia Wer West Side National Socialist Committee Palmoree Tomorow Mr. Palmer John W. Ham Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle Bethabara Urch Ovense County
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