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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
1
Hardwick states he would have secured a nomination with fair treatment, expressing confidence in success and asserting he was overlooked due to inequitable help as Athens confronts the university issue.
In a Moss Auditorium rally 1500 Georgia voters heard former Senator Thomas Hardwick condemn the Howell ring and claim injustice in decatur county proceedings. He pledged to make the University of Georgia the South's greatest institution and to win the October 6 gubernatorial election for reform.
Greensboro Georgia September 24 A posse of hundreds searches for Charlie Wright a Black man who shot Robert B McWhorter a Greene county farmer on the McWhorter farm between Penfield and Watson Springs Wright fired twice injuring McWhorter in the hand and thigh and then fled He was pursued by Sheriff Hixon as Wright hid in swamps along the Oconee river after arming himself at his father's home Wright a reputed troublemaker escaped with about twenty shots fired during the pursuit McWhorter was elected county commissioner and well regarded locally.
Washington, September 24. The State Department announced that President Wilson will not terminate treaties with foreign nations as directed by Congress in the Merchant Marine Act. He says ending these treaties would clash with long held U S commitments and that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority in giving such directions.
Chicago, September 24. The Cook county grand jury investigating alleged World Series fixing and gambling by major league players will not disband at its term ending September 30. Foreman Henry Ham said the gambling ramifications are so widespread that a thorough investigation cannot be completed in regular session and will continue in a special session tomorrow.
Atlanta September 24 A new candidate enters the race for speaker of the next House of Representatives. Hon James T Vocelle of St Marys sends a letter announcing his bid. Vocelle, a Camden county representative, is a lawyer with Cowart and Vocelle. Also in the city is Representative George Carnwell of Wilkinson who met with friends last evening.
Atlanta dispatch reports former Attorney General Clifford Walker charging ex-Senator Thomas Hardwick with misrepresenting his record on the espionage bill to speak for votes. Walker cites official roll calls showing Hardwick voted for the bill, arguing the claim he opposed it is false and damaging to Georgia voters.
Elkhart Ind September 24 The Elkhart Motor Company today announced that prices on all models of the output would be reduced to the prewar figure.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Cox accused of receiving a 1918 payment from Metal Products Company and concealing a $5000 campaign fund. The Associated Press notes investigations and calls for Talbot as a witness while also detailing League to Enforce Peace funding and Cox’s attacks on Republican press.
Washington dispatch reports the committee on statistics and standards published a comprehensive outlook for commerce but notes mixed signals. Industrial and agricultural sectors show uneven prospects while overall demand remains uncertain.
In Oswego, September 23, two political developments shake Georgia politics. A Progressive Republican bid led by Edwards and Hastings urges dissatisfied voters to back Watson against the Democratic nominee. Negro political figures seek to test the Anthony amendment to allow black voters, inclining Henry Lincoln Johnson’s push, while debates over women’s voting rights and registration stir conflicts ahead of November elections.
Information from Atlanta indicates Governor Dorsey will decide next week whether to convene an extraordinary legislature session. Officials note financial strains persist and tax levy changes may be needed. a special session could align with a broader “general election” plan, though county practices vary.
Kilby seeks immediate steps to ease Alabama coal shortfall as a special session considers a price controlled pact. Coal operators pledge 100000 tons monthly to industries and households at fixed prices from $3.50 to $5.00 per ton, to be enforced during the emergency through February 1, 1923. Governor aims to set a fair difference between mine and consumer prices and push related legislation.
Albert Brown and his wife celebrated their golden anniversary at home on Hancock avenue with many friends in attendance. The University of Georgia employee, honored by faculty gifts, received telegrams from friends including Gov. High M. Dorsey. The ceremony was led by Rev. N. J. McConshi and Rev W. A. Fountain followed by refreshments.
In Warsaw on September 24 reports say Bolsheviks conducted multiple assaults near Grodno, with three divisions engaging Polish forces to the front and south. The surface details are distorted, but the linked dispatch notes heavy action and Polish response.
In Athens a search by many men along Cemetery Bridge for W Treadwell of Oconee County moved into its second day with no body recovered. Police report no signs of struggle, and robbery is suspected as motive due to money found on him. The case recalls a similar 10 year old river murder. no arrests yet. Treadwell, 40, married with five children, was in town on business and disappeared after dinner. The brother-in-law and son-in-law offered a $100 reward for the body’s recovery, with surviving family including wife Ora and several children. Additional relatives are listed. investigators remain cautious pending recoveries.
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