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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1921

Page

5

Vienna City of Sadness Describes American Visitor

An American businessman visiting Vienna after ten years finds the Austrian capital transformed by postwar hardship. Henry Barna of St. Paul reports widespread misery, scarce food and fuel, and a sobering scene in the Wienerwald where hundreds seek wood in rain, with families carrying heavy packs toward the city.

Viena Van Henry Barna St. Paul, Minn Vienna Mr. Barne Red Cross Europe Ringstrasse

Edmund Bigham Charged With Murder in Family Tragedy

Florence January 27 Edmund Bigham held on murder charges after a coroner s jury found him responsible for the killings of his brother Louis Bigham his sister Marjorie Black and her two adopted children The evidence drawn from a fortnight long inquiry was largely circumstantial and centers on a quarrel over a $75000 estate.

Associated Press Florence Edmund Bigham Bigham Marjorie Black

Walking Under Difficulties with Mayr Remedy

A testimonial claims stomach and bowel trouble improved after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The patient states increased daily work and health, calling it the only medicine that helped. The ad asserts the remedy removes intestinal mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee.

Mayr H. R. Palmer & Sons

Hodgson Concert Great Success

A select and highly appreciative audience greeted Mr. Hugh Hodgson and the performance, praising his musical mastery and the concert’s warm reception.

Hugh Hodgson

Athens Artists Shine Under YWCA at Colonial

The talented wife and her partner performed under the University YWCA at the Colonial last night. The program, arranged by Mr Hodgson, pleased lovers of classical and modern music and the event reflected well on the organizing group.

University Athens Hodgson

Army Bill Sets 150000 Strong Under Harding Plan

Washington D C Jan 27 An army appropriation bill fixes an army of 150000 at the suggestion of President elect Harding Rep Anthony of Kansas chairman of the house subcommittee said the measure is ready to be reported to the house The size compares with the current 213000 and with 175000 previously set as a maximum by both houses based on Harding guidance

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Anthony Kansas House Senate

Athens Fire Report Nears Completion

The Underwriters association based in Atlanta has sent a representative to Athens to examine all aspects of the large fire. A comprehensive report covering every angle of the conflagration is expected to be ready around next Wednesday and will attract wide interest in Athens.

Underwriters Association Atlanta Athens

U.S. Labor Board Upholds Unions Against A.B. and A.

The United States Railway Labor Board orders rescision of wage cuts planned by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway for February 1st. In Atlanta, President Bugg was absent, so no comment from the carrier on the board’s action.

Associated Press Atlanta Gavan Bugg Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway United States Railway Labor Board

Railroad Wage Cuts Predicted by Executives Board

Chicago January 27 A labor committee of the American Association of Railway Executives plans to consider general wage reductions on large railroads to resolve a precarious situation. The committee chaired by Vice President Atterbury will meet behind closed doors to formulate recommendations for the U S railway labor board with hearings set for February 10.

Associated Press Chicago Labor Committee American Association of Railway Executives United States Railway Labor Board Atterbury Pennsylvania Lines

Seagraves Arrests Two Negro Robbery Suspects

Chief of Detectives K Seagraves has captured WI Robertson and Robert Jefferson who broke into the Athens Hardware Co and Scott Hardware Co stores weeks ago. Officers had clues. arrests followed on Monday. Both suspects admitted the call to Detective Seagraves and are now in the county jail.

K. Seagraves WI Robertson Robert Jefferson Athens Hardware Co Scott Hardware Co Seagraves

New York Villages Shaken by Earth Tremors Third Time

Glenn Falls New York January 27 Villages throughout this section were shaken for a third time in less than a fortnight by what is believed to be an earthquake. Large cracks appeared in the ground at several points.

New York Associated Press Glenn Falls N. Y

Arrested Burglar Confesses to 1920 West 69th Street Murder

New York police report James Brown aged 24 confessed to the murder of Beatt Constance Hoxle, 17, in her West 69th Street home on February 2, 1920, following his burglary arrest.

New York James Brown

House Votes Down Russian Embassy Move

Washington January 27. The house rejected a plan to set up an ambassador to Russia and removed from the diplomatic bill a provision to raise the American legation in Peking to an embassy.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Russia Peking

Quality Brings Satisfaction in Insured Products

A local feature highlights how quality materials and careful work ensure customer satisfaction across insured goods. Experts emphasize durable construction, trusted brands, and reliable service that protect buyers and builders alike.

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