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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

Page

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Plans Under Way For Convention Of Ga Manufacturers

The Georgian Manufacturers association plans a two day convention April 13 and 14 in the city. A Thursday program includes addresses by Mayor Erwin Chancellor Barrow and others with sessions, a federal reserve address, an evening dance, and a baseball game Georgia vs Alabama at 1 pm. Headquarters are the Georgian hotel.

Andrew Erwin David C. Barrow Apavon W. B. Baker Association James Emery Georgia Alabama Georgian Hotel

Egg Declines Mediation of Wage Strike

Atlanta March 11. B L Bugs receiver for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic says he will not enter wage strike mediation further and claims he can recruit workers quickly toward normal service in about two weeks. He cites payroll costs and wage reductions as constraints while union leaders avoid comment. Mediation officials will seek White House review.

Associated Press Atlant B. L. Bugs Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Etter Chambers and Kluttz Washington Bugg Ren Harding Washington, D. C Department of Labor Davis

Dr G A Brooks Returns After Red Cross Service

Dr G A Brooks, son of Mr and Mrs W P Brooks, visited his parents for a few days before resuming medical practice in Marvel Arkansas. He volunteered in 1918, became a lieutenant then captain, served in France with Old Hickory Division, and led 25 bed, 60 bed, and 43 bed surgical hospitals in Serbia and Jugoslavia. He returned to Paris and worked with the Red Cross in Poland until February 1920.

G. A. Brooks W. P. Brooks Marvel Arkansas Brooks Greenleaf Ark France Old Hickory Nvision American Red Cross Gostivar Serbia Pojarevetz I Surgical Hospital Dzakovitza T Surgical Red Cross Jugoslavia Paris Poland America

Mrs Cora A Carson Dies at 36 After Suffering Yesterday

Mrs. Cora A. Carson aged 36, wife of H B Carson of Southern Manufacturing, died yesterday at a local hospital. Survived by husband, two sons Fletcher and Howard, two daughters Mrs K M Norrell and Mildred, an infant daughter, six brothers, and one sister Mrs Clara Murray. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 from Colbert Methodist Church with Rev A L Flury officiating, burial in Colbert Cemetery.

Cora A. Carson H. B. Carson Southern Manufacturing Company A. L.flury Athens Colbert

Revival of Low Price Sale Reappears at The Banner

The Banner announces the renewal of Mr. Lee Morris's low price sale of clothing shoes hats and gentleman’s furnishings for a few days. Prompted by public request and delays in remodeling after a recent fire the sale returns with great value reductions at less than rent, urging shoppers to act quickly before it ends.

Lee Morrin Morris Wa

Regimental Parade at University R. O. T. C. Held

Infantry cavalry and motor transport units of the University R T C held a regimental parade yesterday afternoon on Herty Field. A large crowd witnessed the formation and non commissioned officers received warrants as part of the ceremonies. The university military department is progressing with strong government rating at Georgia.

University T. C Herty Field Georgia

Harding Urges Benson to Keep Shipping Board Functioning

Washington March 11 President Harding asked Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board to continue to function as though the board were fully organized. The move is not a pledge Benson will stay permanently but a step to give the largely memberless board a definite status pending new nominations.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Harding Benson Shipping Board

Jury Taken 0 Hamon's Rooms in Ardmore Trial

Ardmore Okla March 11 Cara Smith Hanon on trial for the murder of Jake L Hanon returned to the hotel rooms shared with Hamon in the presence of the jury and rearranged the furniture as on the night of the shooting. Witnesses testified she bought a pistol last November and was seen near Hamon with a possible pistol in 1915. The pair wept as Hamon's bloodstained undergarments were shown, and Hamon's widow cried and left the courtroom.

Associated Press Ardmore Oklo Cara Smith Hanon Dia Jake L. Hanon Hamon Walter Hardy Rae

Boys Bible Class Moves Meeting Time to 10 45 A M

Members of the Older Boys Bible Class of the YMCA are asked to meet at 10 45 this morning instead of 11 o'clock so they may attend the Bible conference. Mr Forbes, class teacher, urges attendance to hear Dr Morgan, a renowned Bible teacher.

Young Men's Christian Association Forbes Dr. Morgan Broughton Capitol Richmond Stone Davalé Morgan Bethesda Christ Red Sea Caleb Joshua Church of God Dr. Broughton

Defense in Matewan Battle Trial Rested Its Case

Williamson West Virginia March 11 The defense in the Matewan battle trial rested this afternoon and before court adjourned the state placed its first rebuttal witness on the stand. The case is not expected to go to a verdict for another week.

Goodman's Dry Goods Sale Draws Crowds at 425 Broad

A special sale announced in The Banner yesterday morning at Goodman and Son's at 425 Broad Street drew customers all day. The store offered ladies ready to wear, men's and boys furnishings, with deep discounts below wholesale, and a larger staff planned to assist shoppers today.

Goodman’s Broad Street Goodman

Bible Conference Notes Frid ay Sessions and Addresses

Readings from Dr Broughton and Dr Morgan assail mere textual study in favor of living faith. Mentions Johns gospel and Bible revision, warns against legalistic usage, urges teaching that centers salvation and an age appropriate Sunday school sequence from childhood to teen years.

Paul Morgan Christ Jesus God Joshua Solomon Job Psalms

Military camps outlined for Fifth Corps Area June to September

Indianapolis dispatch outlines Camp Knox plans for an active summer of military training at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Courses cover National Guard, ROTC, artillery, and civilian participation, with camps at Harvard Yale Princeton and others. Infantry camps run June 16 to July 27, and July 6 to Sept 4 feature two week periods for each organization. National Guard units from multiple states, a Missouri artillery regiment, and an Iowa battalion are included. Training aims to provide practical field work not available at home stations.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Camp Knox Kentucky Fort Benjamin Harrison Fifth Corps Area George W. Read National Guard Congress Fifth Corps Indiana Ohio West Virginia Tenntatee North Carolina South Carolina Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida Harvard Yale Princeton Cornell Virginia Military Institute Alabama Polytechnic Institute Purdue Culver Ohio State University of Chicago University of Indle University of Wisconsin Itown State University of Missouri Colorado Agricultural College Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas University of Oklahoma Leland Stanford University of Utah Oregon ‘Ages Cultural College Missouri Iowa United Staions Burr Pitino Thor Fileo Citizens’ Camp Alhonah 40Th Infantry Camp Sherman Camp Benning

Authority over rail rates in Wisconsin case argued

In Washington the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Interstate Commerce Commission may supervise railroad rates under the Transportation Act. Wisconsin led the test suit with forty two other states joining. Arguments continued with expectations of further discussion next Tuesday.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Wisconsin Alos

Cheaper rates urged by Harris

U S Senator William J Harris of Georgia has asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to consider reducing freight and passenger rates. He cites high prices on Georgia fruits and vegetables, especially peaches watermelons and vegetables to eastern markets, warning current rates threaten Georgia industries already depressed. Chairman Edgar B Clark replies that current traffic has fallen and railroad cost structures strain earnings, making rate reductions unlikely unless lower rates spur enough traffic to recover costs.

Atlanta U. 8 William J. Harris Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission Harris Ob. Agricultur Gotha Aha Beebaamwten Gabes Edgar B. Clark Clark Trafic United States Adiscult

Trotzky Sets 5 Million Rubles Reward For Koslovsky

Warsaw reports Leon Trotzky has offered 5 000 000 rubles for the body of General Koslovsky, dead or alive, with Koslovsky replying with a similar bounty for Trotzky. Russia sees a dozen or more insurrections as anti Bolshevik activity grows.

Associated Press Warsaw Leon Trotzky Koslovsky Petrograd Koslovaky Trotzsky Russia

Zangar the Mystic Comes to Palace Theatre Next Week

Athens awaits the world famous mystic Zangar who appears at the Palace theatre starting Monday. He will stay during theatre hours and answer patrons questions on business, law, love, separations, or rivals. A special matinee for ladies is planned with details to be announced.

Zangar Palace Theatre Ladie

Georgia Public Health Association Formed To Coordinate Agencies

Atlanta March 11 Every public health agency in Georgia will be co related under the Georgia Public Health Association formed after a training school in Augusta. Officers include R B Bille president J P Paulk vice president and Dr R A Herring secretary treasurer. The group aims to develop and harmonize health work conducted by non medical forces and to submit matters for council analysis before adoption.

Atlanta Georgia Georgia Public Health Association Augusta R. B. Bille Tifton T. F. Ae A Janta State Board Health J.P. Paulkner R. A. Herring Kills

Georgia Glee and Mandella Club Tour Details Known

The Georgia Glee and Mandella club announced a southern itinerary with performances in Wiesers Winder Macon Columbus and other towns from March 2 to March 30. Featured acts include Mallon Shemel¢ from Atlanta with guitar and Pate Carson from Tifton alongside the Saxophone Six and Sentimental Quintet. The show promises two sets, the second titled A Harem n Cuckop Land, full of frivolity.

Georgia Glee and Mandella Club Inosales Starka Wiesers Winder Eaville Decaturee Aleo Mallon Shemel Atlanta Pate Carson Tifton Drawing Wonder

Western Officials Plan Wage Reductions to Restore Prewar Rates

Western railroad officials in Chicago announce a unified plan to reduce wages as part of a drive to bring rail operations back to prewar levels. The cut would begin with unskilled workers and extend to top executives, aiming to lower freight and passenger rates. The Missouri Central has not yet set wage conferences.

Associated Press Chicago Western Railroads Mtinois Central

Unidentified Verve Sparks Extra Patrols by Militia

Unclear reports describe heightened patrols on city streets as militia groups increase presence for security or deterrence amid unrest. No casualty details, officials offer vague statements while residents express concern over civil liberties and safety.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Yopp Georgian Manufacturers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Harvey Stovall A. Rhodes I. J. Rowe Joseph A. McCord Federal Reserve System J. E. Edgarton JF. C. Slate Elity Hardwick Manchester Clara Smith Hamon Defense Matewan Battle Trial Bible Conference Odom Ezra Nehemiah Jesus First Methodist Central Presbyterian Trotzky Ellis Glee Shade Span Winder
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