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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1921

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Inaugural Details Set for Georgia Governor Hardwick

The Georgia inauguration schedule for Governor Thomas W. Hardwick was finalized by the subcommittee on arrangements. A Saturday 10:46 AM departure from the Georgian Terrace, a Peachtree and Harris street escort, and a parade to the Capitol were planned, with a formal rostrum program including oath, address, and reception.

Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick Georgia Walter P. Andrews Hardwick Terrace Whsre State Capitol Clay Senate Neil House William J. Vereen Moultrie Democratic State Executive Committee Dorsey Peachtree Harris Streets Rome Wee Wil Beavern A. van Holt Nash Moultrie Brass Band Onlg Vereén Bae War Veterans Fitzhugh Theodore Roosevelt Barney Berntard Roscoe Supreme Court Mayor Key Cody Hardwinf Autum Harris Capital Hard Htate House Dorsey, Mrs. Hardwich Airs Wee J. K. Hings D. N. McCullough J. K. Jordan J. B Nevin Mite Menninger Pew Landia CIA Nera Cermerenebe Cement Hardwick Ereen Usgal

Porto Rico Budget Delayed As Governor Arrives

San Juan June 24 Associated Press E Mont Riley Kansas City appointed governor of Porto Rico by President Harding prepares to take office in July. Legislature in recess without passing the budget or income tax law for the year starting July 1. Unionists control the chamber. Governor Riley asks quick adjournment. Budget in force may run another year despite new administration. The present budget spends about 8 million dollars annually. income tax may lapse. Anténiste leaders wary of new governor while education commissioner heads departments. Unionists seek assurances on appointments and policy.

Associated Press San Juan P. R E. Mont. Riely Kansas City Porto Rico Harding Antonio R. Barcelo Senate Riely Bf Audi ‘Itl Iaan Yager

Admiral Sims Reprimanded by Navy Department

Rear Admiral William S. Sims was publicly reprimanded by Secretary Denby for a London speech on June 8 discussing Irish sympathizers in America. The department deplored the act and condemned the conduct, delivering a formal rebuke. Sims later met the President at the White House and expressed that he believed he got what he deserved.

Associated Press Washington, D. C William Sims Denby London America Sima White House

Pasture Expert from State College Addresses Plains Farmers

Paul Tabor, pasture expert at the State College of Agriculture, spoke at a Sumter County farmers meeting in Plains, Ga., under the county farm bureau. He discussed Permanent Pasturage as hog and cattle farming expands in Sumter County, sparking interest in pasture problems.

Paul Tabor State College of Agriculture Sumter County Plains County Farm Bureau Tabor

Live and Die sect leader shot after siege in Atlantic City

Dr D D Murphy, leader of a religious sect called Live and Die, was killed when he refused to surrender in a Disston Avenue house. Police and fire crews battled a two hour siege as a crowd watched. Murphy had been awaiting trial on fraud charges when the shooting began. Two police officers and a negro woman were wounded in the exchange.

Atlantic City N. J D. D. Murphy Disston Avenue Murphy

Athens Masons Attend Exercises Lodge Maysville

Led by Col. M. G. Michael a party from Athens Masons including H. R. Palmer W. F. Dorsey and Glenn Davia attended St John’s Day celebration at the Maysville lodge. The program featured a lodge tea festival and exercises with fraternity members from several counties.

St. John’s Day Col. Michael Col M. G. Michael Athens

Senate flays bill to refund Allied debt plan

Washington D C Joness Crit telam of the administration bill for refunding 10 000 000 000 Allied debt was voiced in the senate today by Senator Ashurst who protested against giving the secretary of the treasury authority to extend cuts of interest Senator Kar assailed provisions which he said would permit the Secretary to swap Americas good credit for worthless German Austrian or Turkish reparation bonds Senator Smoot a Republican added that the bill would confer too much power on the secretary.

Washington D. A Joness Crittelam Senate Ashurst Secretary of

Barrow County Farmers to Meet in Winder

Winder Ga June 24 farmers of Barrow county are urged to attend a meeting in Winder Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock June 25 at the old court house. Hon A A Elmore director of the Cotton Growers association will address the meeting. The association aims to market 300000 bales or more annually of Georgia cotton on the California cooperative market plan.

Winder Barrow County Old Court House A. A. Elmore Cotton Growers’ Association Georgia California

Farnum at the Palace in His Greatest Sacrifice

William Farnum returns to Athens today with His Greatest Sacrifice a home drama at the Palace complemented by a Sunshine comedy. Fans greet Farnum and his ardent admirers as Georges Carpenter headlines at the Strand for a Saturday benefit featuring The Wonder Man with a July 2 Dempsey clash anticipated.

William* Farnum Farnum Athens Strand Georges Carpenter Jack Dempsey

Railroad company bans short skirts and peekaboo attire

Chicago executives ban certain female staff styles after complaints that rouge peekaboo waists and rolled stockings were embarrassing to morale. The rule targets outfits seen in the company offices and is described as a measure to maintain professional conduct among workers.

Associated Press Chicago Offid

Railroad problem recurs in administration council

Washington June 24 The railroad problem with banker cooperation to restore sound finances again occupies administration councils. The cabinet discussed the issue with assurances from western bankers. Secretaries Mellon Hoover and Interstate Commerce Chairman Clark met the president and signal progress toward a solution may come soon.

Washington, D. C Mellon Hoover Clark Interstate Commerce Commission

too much to suit me says weeks on army air accidents

Washington June 24 Secretary Weeks angry over recurring army air service crashes has written General Menoher urging every possible precaution to prevent further accidents. Four accidents with the loss of eighteen lives have occurred in recent weeks.

Army Air Accidents

Ficklen of Wilkes Ought To Prove Valuable Member

Representative Boyce Ficklen of Wilkes County won applause in the house when he told the speaker his constituents direct him to introduce no new legislation this year and to repeal any that has been introduced. He vowed to vote for repeal as far as he can.

Ficklen Wilkes Atlanta Boyce Ficken Wilkes County

Beginners Golf Tourney Matches Set For Today

Matches yesterday at Clov erhurst Country Club featured Lumkinna trailing Maddox by 2 with 1 to play, Jackson ahead Baldwin by 3 with 2 to play, Hanna leading McHatton by 8 with 6 to play, and Miller ahead Maupin by 6 with 4 to play. Today’s schedule lists LumkinJester, Mrs Ben Barrow Hanna, GriffethDews, WierMrs Rucker, M Parrow MillerMoss and TrussellPatman.

Cloverhurst Country Club Lumkinna Maddox Jackson Baldwin Hanna McHatton Miller Maupin LumkinJester Ben Barrow-Hanna Griffeth- Dews Wier Rucker M Parrow Miller-Moss Trussell- Patman

Roosevelt Invited to Speak in Atlanta

An invitation has been sent from Atlanta to Theodore Roosevelt Jr to address the Georgia Republicans at the Kimball House tomorrow. The gathering will be non partisan and non factional. Other speakers named include Senator John L McLaurin of South Carolina and Senator Moses of New Hampshire.

Atlanta Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Georgia Republicans Kimball House John L. McLaurin South Carolina Moses New Hampshire

Senator Ridley Pushes Woman Citizenship in Georgia Senate

Atlanta date June 24 Dr C L Ridley Georgia senator proposes to strike the male word from state citizenship qualifications, aligning with federal suffrage to empower women. McMichael resolution on state finances outlines a special committee to audit all departments and report unexpended balances for redistribution.

Atlanta C. Li Ridley Barrett Ridley House Medfichad Marion Senate Treasury House of the McMichael

State of war breaks out between Letvia and Russia

London reports from Berlin via Riga that a state of war has started between Letvia and Russia. The clash follows the execution of 17 communists with the Letvish government’s consent, triggering broader hostility between the nations.

Letvia Russia Associated Press London London Times Berlin Riga Asser Lettish

Capital Removal Fight Starts in Both Houses

Special to The Banner reports a proposed constitutional amendment to submit a capital removal question to voters. The measure aims to relocate the capitol from Macon to a new site at Tattnall Square, with bonds and proceeds funding a new capital building. Backers claim strong legislative mood. opponents vow a long fight, warning the measure may fail.

Mdenta Senate Belog Gre Atlanta Mittee Col Frank Hi

Federation Votes Down Equal Rights for Women Members

Denver June 24 The convention of the American Federation of Labor voted down a constitutional amendment to grant women equal rights and membership privileges in their trade or industry. Affiliated unions were urged not to discriminate, efforts to wipe out the mine in organized labor also failed.

Ansoatatett Press Denver Colo American Federation Organized Labor Organizat

Anti-Beer Bill To Be Taken Up In House On Monday

Washington June 24 The Willis Campbell anti beer bill will be taken up in the house on Monday on party agreement for a vote after hours debate. A request to the floor was made today by Republican Leader Mondell and there was no opposition.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Willis Campbell Republian Mondell

Council enacts vicious dog law after bite during meeting

At a special council session on Thursday two ordinances were passed prohibiting vicious dogs from running at large even with tax tags. Police gain authority to impound dogs deemed vicious if owners fail to keep them on premises, following citizen complaints and a bite incident. St Andrews June 24 Jock Hutchinson and Roger Wethered tied for the lead in the British Open with 296 after 72 holes, to be decided tomorrow.

Associated Pregs St. Andrews Scotland Jock Hutchinson Chicago Roger Wethered Ryford University Ted

Yale Crew Beats Harvard in Close Thames Race

Yale's varsity crew defeated Harvard by a few lengths in a close race on the Thames in New Columbia. The time difference was just over three and one half seconds with both crews rated at nearly equal speed amid strong rivalry between the two schools.

Yale Harvard New Columbia Thames

Federal Loan Banks To Be Story For F Funds

Washington D C 24 The house today passed senate bill providing for deposit at government funds in the federal farm loan banks to permit them to function properly or keen amount was reduced to 25.

Washington, D. C House Senate Federal Farm Loan Banks

New York Lawyer George Cochran Dies After Illness

George Cochran, a New York lawyer, playwright, and author, died yesterday after a long illness. Born in New York, he built a notable career in law and letters, with works that reflected legal and theatrical worlds.

New York

Sam Jones Ware the Kiwanis member and Athens native

Sam Jones Ware, a Kiwanis member and Jackson County native living in Athens, recently celebrated a birthday while recovering from tonsil surgery at Marys Hospital. A 12 year Atlanta Dental College graduate, he practices dentistry and is active in local clubs and hunting circles. He attends the Methodist church and is part of the Pai Omega dental fraternity and varied social groups, with interests in theater and golf.

Sam Jones Te. Mary's Hospital Sam Ang Aine Atlanta Dental College Athens Jackson County Pai Omega Dental Fraternity Methodist Church

Express Companies Must Take Matter Tendered By Other Express Companies

In Atlanta Georgia today the railway commission issues an order requiring the Railway Express Company and Southeastern Express to receive from other express firms any matter tendered for transport. The ruling applies to all intrastate shipments and duty obligations.

Associated Atlanta, Ga June Theatre Railroad Commission Railway Express Ang Southe Eastern Express

Funeral services for Joe Cramer held at Stephens

Special to The Banner Stephens reports funeral services for Joseph Cramer conducted at Stephens Funeral Services. Cramer was killed by lightning on the late afternoon of June 4. He leaves a widow formerly Minnie Shaw, an adopted daughter Russ Helen, and a brother John Cramer and sister Mrs. Saunders, both of the area, with several pieces surviving. He was an uncle of Mrs. Joe Hawks of Athens.

Banner Stephens Joseph Cramer Neering Minnie Shaw Russ Helen Joe John Cramer Slater Saunders Tie Joe Hawks Athens

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Lee Tartan Riely Harding Admiral Sing Navy Department Pasture Expert State College Maysville Cotton Growers Farnum Palace Railroad Company Council OF Administration Roosevelt Ridley Woman McMichael Federation Council Wethered George Cochran Ron Today After Tong Sam Jones Ware Chas. BR Marfin Pat Lamkin Stege Stegemay Cloverhurst Joe Cramer Stephens
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