Georgian Hotel to Start $30,000 Improvement This Week
The Cannon hotel system plans a $30,000 upgrade at the Georgian Hotel in Athens adding an open air terrace tea room for fifty and an ice cream soda parlor. John Wille and Wielman will manage the parlor with Bretly as contractor and interior decorators handling decor for a May opening.
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Wak
Nygan
Athens
Cannon Hotel System
John Weillie
Wielman
CUE W
Atlanta
Bretly
Ivy Cleant Parley
Adony
McWhorter Dies Saturday at Local Home
Miss May McWhorter of Athens dies Saturday after 8 o clock at her home on Hulland corner. Mineral services set for 4 o clock conducted by Dr. The Presbyterian pastor. pallbearers listed. A devoted member of First Presbyterian Church, she was active in the church and had wide acquaintances. The obituary notes her sister-in-law relation to Thomas of Abhortive and that she was loved by her brother-in-law.
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Piero
Moses
Eo Thomas
Hulland
Tonya
John J. Bain
Linton
Odd Fellows to Celebrate 75th Year in Athens
The Williams Lodge No. 15 I O O F marked its 75th anniversary since its 1847 founding with a 3 p.m. April 16 ceremony at the University of Georgia chapel. Athens districts lodges invited to attend as plans for a grand observance unfold with Harold F. Tuck A A Fambro and A B Sport on the program committee. Local officers R L J Smith past master and Mayor George Thomas R G welcomed the public.
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Williams Lodge
University of Georgia
Athens
Harold F. Tuck
A. A. Fambro
A. B. Sport
Athens Lodge
R. L. J. Smith
George'. Thomas
R. G
Railroad unions clash over pay cuts before board
In Chicago the Railroad Labor Board heard independ ent unions oppose wage cuts amid broader labor action. George Scott of the National Brotherhood of Dining Car Employes argued tips have fallen as dining service patronage shrank, while Anthony Chlopek of the Longshoremen urged against wage reductions.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
George Scott
National Brotherhood of Dining Car
Railway Men’s International Benevolent Industrial Association
Scott
Anthony Chlopek
Chero Cola Window Crowns Contest Draws Crowds
Crowds filled the Clay Street window display of Chero-Cola to guess crowns or bottle caps with prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars. Entrants write guesses on labels with bottle purchases and deposit them with dealers. Ends April 24 1922. amateur photographers may win 6 dollars for window photos.
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Clayton Street
Chero-Cola Company
Jury Discharged After Mistrial In Wilkinson County Slaying
In Irwinton Georgia the jury in the Wilkinson County Superior Court case of Jim Jerry Bloodworth charged with the slaying of G W Butler was discharged after a mistrial. The jury had been out 24 hours before a mini trial was declared. Evidence suggested Butler’s death may have been accidental.
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Irwinton
Jim Jerry Bloodworth
Wilkinson County Superior Court
G. W. Butler
Butler
Cossack General Faces Bankruptcy Hearing in New York
General Gregory Semen off Atuman of the Cossacks, flanked by his American lawyer and Russian reporters, faces a bankruptcy hearing on a $478578 judgment against him by Harbin courts. The Youroveta Home & Foret Co. says supplies were stolen by the general at Chita. Interpreters note his replies as he is questioned in the Equitable Building on Lower Broadway.
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New York
Associated Press
Gregory Semenoff
Atuman
Youroveta Home & Foret
Tr Company
Daertety Anette
Chita
Senator Borah
Wash
Former Candidate Urges Nation to Enter League Now
Former Ohio Governor James M. Cox told the National Democratic Club in New York that the country should join the League of Nations. He warned Washington suffers from leadership gaps and criticized autocratic policies attributed to Wilson era politics while defending the President’s duty to the people.
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New
Washington
Cox
United States
Wilson
Lune
Tornado Claims Life in Wichita Falls Texas
One man was killed and several injured when a tornado swept Elletra near Wichita Falls early Saturday. Twenty five houses were destroyed in one section of town.
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Wichita Falls
Texan
Elletra
Foreign valuation underlies newest tariff plan in senate
In Washington Republican Senate Finance Committee members agreed on a foreign valuation basis for the permanent tariff, voting 7 to 3 though division details were not released. The plan, aligned with President Harding's December recommendations, aims to adjust duties to currency fluctuations and allow a 50 percent increase if foreign costs justify it, with safeguards for American industry.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Congress
Harding
United States
Wealthy oil man tells why he killed colonel in Oklahoma City
A coroner's jury absolved Jean P. Day, an oil operator, of charges in the killing of Lieut. Col. Paul Ward Beck at Day's home. Day testified he killed Beck accidentally while driving him from the house as Beck made advances toward Mrs. Day.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Jean P. Day
Paul Ward Beck
Day
Paul W. Beck
Beck
Mrs. Day
Col. Beck
Ieven
Hughes
Lieut
Kenneth Walker
Fort Sill
W. R. Withington
Withington
Col
W. 8. McAfee
J. E. Heatley
R. J. Langan
Post Field
Jacob Jean P. Day
Tome
Carey Oil King Dies in Florida
Fran Martin Carge vice president of the Standard Oil Company died in a local hospital in Augustine this morning.
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Carey
Florida
St, Augustine
Fran Martin Carge
Standard Oil Company
Engraving Bureau Partly Closed for Inventory Check
Part of the Engraving and Printing Bureau is ordered closed by Secretary Mellon for a stock inventory valued in the millions. About 1,490 of 6,000 employees would be affected, with 600 used as counters and others on leave. An eight to ten day count aims to tally bank notes stamps and securities, overseen by a Mellon-appointed committee. In Concord Georgia, RF Strickland Fertilizer & Feed mill burned Saturday, loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Washington
Engraving and Printing
Harding
James L. Wilmeth
Melton
Mellon
Bureau
Treasury
Wadsworth
Justice Department
Economic program proclaimed basis for BG assembly
Genoa opening sets debate as delegates fear shift from economic to political aims. Russia and Europe dominate talks as Britain’s Lloyd George arrives amid calls to revive Russian commerce. Conference seeks action without US help, eyeing ratification of core gains. Depicted turmoil across Europe drives urgency for unity to rebuild markets and debunk endless debt.
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Genoa
Associated Press
Rdsk
Europe
Lloyd George
Russia
Council of Nations
United States
American Republic
England
France
Italy
Administration Deters Use of Federal Troops in Coal Strike
President Harding and Secretary Weeks confirm no federal troops will be used unless state authorities cannot maintain order. New Mexico governor’s troop request is denied. Labor Committee continues hearings with mixed testimony while Phil Penna blames miners for breaking contracts. Justice and War Department monitor conditions for potential action if needed.
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Washington
Harding
Weeks
New Mexico
House Labor Committee
Phil H. Penna
Miners’ Union
Et Wenka
Weel
Mechem
Hia
War Department
Department of Justice
House Committee
Venna
Unter
Lome
Atlite Lesa
United Mine Workers of American
Chas Martin Named Managing Editor of Banner-Herald
Charles E. Martin, a prominent local real estate man with prior newspaper experience, will assume managing editor duties of the Banner and Athens Herald tomorrow. The move signals a push for higher standards and stronger news coverage under Martin. Assistants include Hugh P. Brannen as news editor and John B. Mims in staff roles.
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Charles E. Martin
Banner
Athens Herald
Martin
The
Herald
Athens
Star of the Banner-Herald
Thes
Siskin
Messrs
Hugh P. Brannen
Bannerj
John B. Mi
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State Supreme Court
Engraving Bureau
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