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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1921

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Georgia Bulldogs blank Cincinnati in baseball opener

Georgia pitcher Jack Frost dominated the game allowing three hits and eight strikeouts as Georgia topped Cincinnati 5 to 0. Hutcheson Mize and others contributed key hits including a long homer in the fourth. Debs met with Attorney General Daugherty in Washington in a private discussion approved by President Harding.

Jack Jed University of Georgia University of Fost McFarland Ais Eugene V. Debs Washington Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Daugherty Harding Debs Atlanta

Chas. Morris Co Clothing Sale Ends Soon

Fire sale prices attract shoppers at Chas. Morris Co on Clayton Street. Stock is broken in sizes and patterns but many desirable suits remain at prices far below replacement cost. New spring suits available for Easter purchases. sale ends in a few days.

Chas. Morris Co Clayton Street Dale

Morton Hodgson To Address Boys Club on Sunday

Morton Hodgson will speak to the Sunday boys meeting of the YMCA. The boy focused talks aim to influence youth with sympathetic viewpoints and practical life lessons, with Hodgson noted as a forceful speaker in YMCA boys work. The 3 PM event invites all boys to attend and set attendance records.

Morton Hodgson Boys’ Club Chris Han Morton Hodgson Ben Athens Young Men's Christian Akvelation M.C. A

Legion Urges Posts to Send Men to Macon Meeting

Georgia American Legion leaders appeal to all posts to send representatives to a crucial Macon gathering on April 4. State Commander A L Henson and adjutant J G C Bloodworth Jr. note early turnout predicts 90 percent participation as national adjutant Lemuel Bollen attends.

Atlanta State Department of the American Legion Macon A. L. Henson Calhoun J. G. C. Bloodworth, Jr Ounil Department National Organization State Convention

Cotton Ginned in Clarke to March 21 1921

Director Sam L Rogers of the Bureau of the Census announces the preliminary report on cotton ginned in Georgia for 1920 and 1919. Clarke County totals 16 651 bales with running bale counts and linters excluded. nearby counties show figures from Barrow to Walton and Morgan to Wilkes with varied totals.

Sam L. Rogers Burreau Department of Commerce Georgia Clarke Bates Barrow Elbert Franklin Greene Gwinnett Hall Hart Jackson Madison Morgan Oconee Oglethorpe Stephens Walton Wilkes

Kiwanis Club Reports Playground Fund and Plans Events

Kiwanis members review a $400 playground equipment fund pledge and prepare for an April 9 Athens industrial tour arrival. A Cleveland convention delegation is organized, and an entertaining, civic-minded program includes a notable talk by Col M G Michael.

Kiwanis Club Joel Weir Cleveland Col M. G. Michael Nigefforta Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Clvic

No Appeal Made German Clemency for Detectives

Washington March 24 Secretary Weeks said no request has been sent to Germany for clemency for Carl Nuef and Seimmer, American detectives sentenced to prison in a failed attempt to arrest Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Weeks will confer with Secretary Hughes but would not confirm the detectives’ official connection to the American army.

Washington, D. C Weeks War Department Carl Nuef Seimmer Grover Cleveland Germany Hughes

Coney Left on Return Flight from Pablo Beach

Lieutenant Coney started from Pablo Beach at 1 40 this morning aboard an Army De Havilland Four aiming to fly nonstop to San Diego with one fuel stop. He planned to reach Love Field Dallas for refueling then continue toward the Pacific with head winds slowing speed by about twenty miles per hour, hoping to land in San Diego by twilight.

Lleut L. Coney Pablo Beach San Diego Atlantic Pacific Coast Jacksonville Army de Haviland Coney Love Field Dallas Tex

Permit Granted for Strawberry Wine in Louisiana

A permit to manufacture wine from strawberries was issued tonight to the Strawberry Growers' Association of Louisiana by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The approval states no sugar will be added to raise alcohol content and the surplus berries will be used for wine.

Washington, PD

Candy Most Adopted New National Anthem

Candy makers in Atlanta assert a national anthem of sweets replaces liquor. The piece notes bartenders face lost business as people opt for candy, claiming candy satisfies cravings and offers nourishment. It highlights rapid candy production and rising consumer demand.

Candy Most Atlanta

Where Colleges Play This Week

College football and basketball matchups listed for Friday and Saturday events across multiple cities. Notable games include University of Cincinnati at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, New York University against NC State in Raleigh, and Princeton at Virginia in Charlottesville, among others.

Atlanta University of Cincinnati Georgia Tech Raleigh N. C New York University North Carolina State College Clemson Bay St. Louis Miss Louisiana State University St. Stanislaus

Order Restored in Hamburg Shipyards

Hamburg shipyards freed of communist occupation as order is restored. Reported by Lary Aseverscu Press from Berlin and London dispatches note Soviet financed revolt spreading through central Germany threatening key metals and mineral works.

Hamburg Associated Press Berlin Germany Lary Aseverscu London Herlin

White farmer and two Negroes held by Newton jury

John Williams, a white farmer from Jasper County, and two of his Black employees were indicted by the Newton County grand jury in Covington on murder charges in the deaths of three Black individuals. Deputy Sheriff Johnson said one of the indicted Black men confessed. eleven others were said to have been killed.

Atlanta John Willams Jasper County Newton County Covington Johnson

Mr Turpin and His Funny Eyes At Palace Theater

Ben Turpin famed eyes and Mack Sennett star Phylis Haver headline the Palace today and tomorrow in the farce Married Life with Turpin winking and Haver wielding a rolling pin. Also the Pep-o-mint revue charms audiences with singing and dancing. Ten cent matinee for children under 12 this afternoon from 1 to 6. program runs through tomorrow.

Ben Turpin Mack Sennett Palace Theater Phylis Haver California Horace Greely Forday Mr. Turpin Phylis Gidley

Bigham on Trial in Murder of Family Near Florence

Edmund Bigham faces trial for the murder of his mother, brother, sister, and two of the sister’s adopted children at the Bigham place near Florence, last January. He suggested a search for the brother’s body and indicated the search direction. Prosecution witnesses recounts this during testimony.

Florence 8. C Edmund Bigham Bigham Place Here Smiley Bigham

Farmers Lost 35 Millions in Hogs By Cholera in 1920

U S farmers endured losses totaling about 35 million dollars last year due to hog cholera the agriculture department reported in Washington D C. The notice urged immediate vaccination of dogs exposed to the disease amid the nationwide effort to curb outbreaks.

Washington, D.C United States Department of Agriculture

Experts Will Survey Atlanta Schools

The Atlanta bond commissioners consider hiring experts to survey the city’s school system and prepare a topographical and population map. The plan includes potential extension into heavily populated areas as part of the $8,850,000 bond issue debate.

Atlanta

Labor Plentiful Georgia Farmers Have No Money

Washington March 24 Farm labor is plentiful this year with reports from across the country noting lower wages. Southern states describe ample labor but Georgia farmers lack money to hire due to low prices for farm products especially cotton.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Georgia

Trade relations with Soviet Union under consideration

The State Department received a Soviet appeal to resume trade relations, and officials study the British Russian trade agreement as part of the possible move. The report cites Washington sources noting consideration of resuming trade with the Russian Soviet government following the appeal.

Washington, D. C United States State Department

Cardinal Gibbons Dead at Baltimore

Cardinal Gibbons died this morning in Baltimore and his body will lie in the room until Sunday then move to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary for public viewing until Thursday. He will be buried in a crypt niche beneath the cathedral altar near his baptism and investiture sites as a vast assembly of Catholic churchmen gathered for the funeral.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons United States

Former Captain Is Held on Charges Murder of Major

New York reports Marenz Rosenbluth former captain in the 213th regiment of engineers was arrested tonight on a charge of murder in connection with the 1919 death of Major Alexander P. Cronkhite at Camp Lewis Washington.

New York Marenz Novert Rosenbluth 213Th Regiment of Engineers Alexander P. Cronkhite Camp Lewis Washington

Workers on Tow n Boats to Strike

New York March 24 Orders for an immediate strike of marine workers on ocean going tow boats along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts probably will be issued within twenty four hours as the result of recent wage reductions union tenders announced tonight

Associated Press New York Atlantic Gulf

Weather Bureau message offers Easter cheer for women

The Weather Bureau in Washington DC sent a hopeful Missive to American women. It predicted Easter Sunday outlooks with generally fair weather and moderate temperatures across much of the country.

Weather Bureau Associated Press Washington DD. C Weather Bureau Tonight United States

Station Troops on Mainland 10 Maintain Order

Tokio reports an official war office statement announcing Japan will station troops on the mainland at Nikolateveck Sofisk Dekastri Mago and other key districts. The move follows last year’s declarations to occupy Saghalien provinces and aims to maintain peace and order with temporary civil administration. Russian residents are urged to place trust in the troops and support Japan’s stated motive.

Associated Press Tokio War Office Saghalien Japan Nikolateveck Sofisk Dekastri Mago

Navy Balloon Barrage Fails To Find Five Missing

The U S Navy balloon with five sailors vanished after a Tuesday night practice flight. Searchers traced the Florida coast from Pensacola to St. Joe using carrier pigeons. Messages reported the balloon off St Andrews Bay drifting seaward with ballast thrown overboard and sinking to about one hundred feet. Names listed include master Wilkinson V Bland Brikershaw, Ce Biaer and W H Tresary.

Associated Preed Pensacola Fla United States Navy Florida St. Joe St. Andrews Bay Noone Clilet Wilkinson V Bland Brikershaw Ce Biaer W. H. Tresary

Greeks Advance Near Smyrna as Turks Retreat in Disorder

Greek forces push toward Ushak and Brusza on the Smyrna front with good progress reported by the Greek commander. Air reconnaissance notes Turkish troops retreating in disorder as the March advance continues.

Associates Press Athens Smyrna Asia Minor Ushak Brusza

Jury finds Haare guilty of killing organist in New Jersey

New Brunswick New Jersey March 24 George Washington Knight 22 was found guilty by a jury of first degree murder in the death of Mrs Edith Wilson a church organist attacked near her home in Perth Amboy on the night of March 12 Knight was sentenced to die during the week of May 2

Associated Press New Brunswick N. J George Washington Knight Edith Wilson Perth Amboy Knight

Fighters of Corruption Aided by Women Voters

Atlanta officials face exposed collusion with a gambling ring as Solicitor John Boykin charges. Mrs Murray L. Hubbard, vice president of the Atlanta League of Women Voters, urges civic groups to join in arousing public sentiment against corrupt practices.

Atlanta League of Women Voters Mra Murray L. Hubbard Atlanta 6

Osteopaths of Georgia To Hold Convention

The nineteenth annual meeting of the Georgia Osteopaths Association will convene March 26 at the Carnegie library in Atlanta. Dr H H Thimble of Moultrie presides, with vice president Dr J W Phelps of Atlanta and secretary treasurer Dr A W Chaplin of Albany.

Atlanta Georgia Osteopaths’ Association Carnegie Library H. H. Thimble Moultrie J. W. Phelps A. W. , Chaplin Albany

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