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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1921

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Harding's Address Outlines Key Proposals and Goals

Washington on March 4 reports President Harding's policies focus on not directing old world policies, avoiding permanent military alliances, forming a nations conference, pursuing near disarmament, creating mediation machinery, clarifying international law, and establishing a world court. Additional aims include promoting trade, cutting expenditures, improving administration, easing taxes, supporting agriculture, ending government experiments in business, and achieving industrial peace.

Washington Association of Nations

Inaugural Address Emphasizes Domestic Policy

President Harding’s inaugural speech centers on immediate industrial and domestic reform, with brief remarks on international relations. He champions liberty within the law, divine guidance for the founding, and non involvement in old world entanglements while warning of postwar challenges and material losses.

Warren G. Harding United States League of Nations Association of Nations Harding

Unions Notify Bugg Of Likely Withdrawal Soon

Atlanta March 4 Unions representing workers on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway told receiver B L Bugg that withdrawal from service is probable within 24 hours and will continue until a tribunal settles wage rates set by the United States railway labor board. The notice, sanctioned by international heads, sought any possible preclusion of action.

Atlanta Grand Lodge Uniona Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway B. L. Bugg United States Railway Labor Board Bugg Federal District Sibley Colonel Bugg

Senator Johnson lauds Harding inaugural address

Senator Johnson of California expresses delight at President Harding's reaffirmation of national policy and his emphatic stance on old world entanglements, calling the speech the end of the league of nations. Washington remarks reflect approval of the president's approach and foreign policy.

Washington, D.C Harding League of Nations Johnson California

Oath Administered By Chief Justice Edward D White

In a historic moment during President elect Harding's inauguration the oath was administered by Edward D White chief justice of the Supreme Court He had previously sworn in President Wilson for both terms ensuring a continuity of ceremony and constitutional practice across administrations

Harding Edward D. White Supreme Court Wilson

Close Reductions Mark Final Day at Morris Stock

Today marks the closing day of Lee Morris’s stock sale on Broad street. The sale, praised as the most successful event in the city, offers substantial bargains from leading manufacturers with every item backed by a guarantor. Remodeling begins Monday after the sale ends tonight, and early shoppers are urged to go in the morning for best results.

LEE Morris Broad Street Morris Hig

Rev Henry Sweets To Address Boys Meeting Sunday

Rev Henry H Sweets of Louisville Ky will speak at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon meeting for boys on What Is It to Be a Christian The event is part of the Presbyterian churchs denominational work urging every boy to attend and invite friends Bible Class for older high school boys meets at 11 am with Mr Forbes in the Y M C A office to continue Dr Jeremiah W Jenks Life Problems of High School Boys course

Young Men's Christian Association Presbyterian Church Henry H. Sweets Louisville Forbes Bio Jeremiah W. Jenks

Labor Union Officials Skip Harding Inauguration

Washington March 4 The executive committee of the American Federation of Labor met most of the day and did not attend the inauguration. The delegation remained in session in Washington D C, providing no attendance at the Harding ceremony.

Labor Committee Harding Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor

Reins of Government Pass During Harding Inaugural

Washington March 4 crowds overran the White House grounds as Harding opened the executive mansion to the public for the first time since 1917. The ceremony echoed Washingtons precedent as Harding conferred with his cabinet in an inaugural session and prepared to begin work with his family present.

Associated Press Washington Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Harding George Washington Senate Coolléze White House George T. Harding Marion Hardings George B. Christian, Jr

Submarine Floated and One Still Stuck In Coast Guard Operation

One submarine 0-8 was floated by a New Bedford coast guard cutter this afternoon while another sub 0-7 remained stranded off Fishers Island awaiting morning flotation. In Bowling Green, Champ Clark’s body will lie in state at the courthouse Monday before funeral services, with local American Legion post members serving as guard of honor.

Associated Press New Bedford Mass Coast Guard New York Fishers Island Bowling Green Champ Clark Willie W. Smith American Legion Guard of Honor

Harding First Newspaper Publisher to Become President

Washington March 4 War ren G Harding is the first newspaper publisher to serve as president of the United States. He is the twenty ninth chief executive, counting Cleveland twice. Nineteen presidents were lawyers at election time. three are classified as statesmen. two as soldiers. two as farmers. one as a public official. Virginia leads in nativity with eight presidents and Ohio with seven native sons. Eighteen presidents have been cold lone men. one graduated from West Point. no college education for King.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Warren G. Harding United States Cleveland Harding Senate Virginia Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe William Henry Harrison Tyler Taylor Wilson Ohio Grant Hayes Garfield Benjamin Harrison McKinley Taft West Point King

Basketball Will Be Bill at Y M C A Saturday Night

A lively program at the YMCA features a Christian College versus Social Circle clash as the main event, with the Preps against Working Boys' Club on the undercard. The girls’ team misidentification is cleared, and both games are expected to be spirited with TNT fueled play and fireworks slated for 8 o clock. Costa Rican forces seize Guabito near Bocas del Toro as Panama troops retreat, leaving casualties. Rear Admiral Bryan ordered to protect American interests and sails aboard the gun boat Dolphin toward the fighting zone.

Christian College Ial Circle Christ In College TNT Associates Press Panama Bryan Nicarauga Dolphin

National Railway Executives Vote to Abolish Committee

New York March 4 The national association of railway executives voted to abolish a committee and urged decentralization in labor relations. They said the move was aimed at restoring normal freight rates and avoiding national boards of adjustment while continuing to seek mutual accord with workers and management.

Associated Press New York National Association of Railway Executives Toeek National Eaid

Dinty Pleases Hundreds at Athens Theater Show

The Marshall Nelson production featuring Wesley Barry played yesterday and today at the Palace. A matinee drew nearly a thousand children with the full crowd for the evening show as adults and more kids filled the house. The program includes vaudeville acts and a Vitagraph comedy, with Barry the standout in a thrilling story and stellar cast.

Athens Marshall Nelslan Wesley Barry First National Gidley Barry Matt Jeff Vitagraph Palace

Fire damages roof at Franklin Street dwelling

Fire crews were summoned to a small dwelling on Franklin Street at 9:15 last night to extinguish a blaze on the roof. The fire is believed to have started from a defective fire. Only minor damage resulted as flames were quickly controlled.

Franklin Street

Thumbnail sketch of Warren G. Harding 28th president

Warren Gamaliel Harding born November 2 1855 in Blooming Grove Marion County Ohio. He studied at Ohio Central College 1879 to 1882 entered the newspaper business in Marion Ohio 1884 and became publisher of the Marion Star. He served in the Ohio Senate 1899 to 1906 was Lieutenant Governor 1904 to 1906 ran for Ohio governor in 1910 and won election to the United States Senate in 1914. He later became president on November 2 1920.

Warren Gamaliel Harding United States Blooming Grove Marion County Ohio Ohio Central College Marion

Woodrow Wilson Leaves Presidency Behind as Private Citizen

Washington March 4 Eight storm tossed years in the presidency ended today for Woodrow Wilson known as plain Woodrow Wilson as he greeted Rear Admiral Grayson and waved to crowds. He drove with President-elect Harding to his new home on Avenue passing the White House without stopping and later appeared at a window to acknowledge cheering spectators. The scene showed Wilson cheerful though fatigued as he said he had no further communication to make and urged courtesy while his throat was sore from trying to speak.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson Grayson Wilson Pennsylvania Avenue Harding White House League of Nations Axsociation Democratic Central Committee District of Columbia Senator Lodge

Involuntary Manslaughter Charged Over Wreck Deaths

At the coroner's inquest in Valparaiso Indiana on March 4 the Michigan Central engineer and fireman were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of 37 people in Sunday night wreck at the New York Central and Michigan Central crossing.

Associated Proes Valparaiso Ind New York Centre Michigan Central

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lou Stone Bailey

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Stone Bailey, widow of Samuel Bailey, were held at her daughter's home conducted by Rev. Walter Anthony and Rev. S J Cartledge. Interment followed at the Stone family cemetery near Center, Ca. She is survived by her daughter Mia A Puckett a son John R Bailey five brothers and a sister including B A Stone John Stone J A Stone L A Stone M A Stone and Mrs Maud Almond.

Lou Stone Bailey A. F. Puckett Walter Anthony S. J. Cartledge Stone Family Center Bailey Samuel Bailey Mia. A. P. Puckett John R. Bailey Washington, Ga A. Stone Greensboro John Stone Fort Worth Tex J. A. Stone Hull L. A. Stone Bishop, Ga M.A. Stone Athens Maud Almond Jacksonville

Employed Boys' Brotherhood Organized at Y

At a Y M C A meeting Friday night an Employed Boys' Brotherhood was formed with Abu Nix as leader. Roy Dean is president, Clyde Anderson vice president, Warner Jones secretary, and Edward Hicktower treasurer. The group includes boys aged 16 to 20 who are employed in the city and aims to aid the employed youths of Athens.

Y. M. CA Abu Nix Roy Dean Clyde ‘Anderson Warner Jones Edward Hicktower Athens

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Secretary of Labor Jas James John Davis The Loyal Order of Moose Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers Secretary of Navy Edwin Denby Sawyer Wayne County Detroit Senator Johnson Henry Sweets Secretary of Interior Allery Fall Axe New Mexican Frankfort Secretary of Treasury Andrew William Mellon Quander Pittsburgh Bill Y.M.C.A Juan del Sur Nicaranga Guabito Bocas del Toro Admiral Bryant of War John W. Weeks House Lancaster N. H National Association A. 8 Lou Bailey
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