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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

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Williams, Three Boys, Manning Indicted For Murder Funeral

Former empress Augusta Victoria of Germany died at Doorn. Her death came after a long illness and was followed by plans for a funeral at Potsdam with an honorary guard of former imperial bodyguards. Officials noted monarchists unlikely to protest the funeral.

Williams Manning Associated Press Berling Augusta Victoria Germany Potsdam Wild Park Williarm Imperial Bodyguard Horder Meddline Kasserine Is Indien Newanapers Moiland Victoria Germwany Diady Erar Amerongen Heron Joachim Berlin Sher Empresa Doorn Adelbert Fisesner Holland

Taxation and Transportation Being Discussed

Washington notes farmers from thirty states began talks on lowering transportation charges and tax policy, aiming to craft a congressional program for relief of the agricultural situation. The discussions cover economy in taxation, equal tariff treatment, and short-time credits as preliminary steps.

Associated Press Washington, D C Beegan Congress

Peace Endorsed Resolution Opened as Congress Asks for Tariff Treaty

Washington April 11 The sixty seventh congress opened with routine sessions and a joint session planned to hear President Harding. Committees were named for notifying the president, Speaker Gillett reelected, and hundreds of bills introduced. The agenda includes the Colombia treaty and a tariff bill, with Harding to outline policy on domestic and foreign issues including the peace with Germany and possible league of nations participation.

Associated Press Washington Harding Gillett House Organization Wil League of Nations Hardings Germany Ank

Clarke Superior Court Adjourns Account Conflict

Clarke Superior Court adjourns amid account conflict as a grand jury and three traverse juries convene. Thirty-five undefended divorce verdicts were rendered. grand jury foreman T. H. Dozier Jr. leads proceedings while bailiffs assist Sheriff Jackson. The iCivil docket will be resumed Monday April 26 with jurors excused except those serving.

Ftab Aranger Grand Jury Traverse Jury T. H. Dozier, Jr Traverse T. H. Dogler, Jr C. M. Bolton F. Crimes R. W. Godfrey H. F. Pittard John White Morton M. L. Manne J. Barber Wier M. J. Abney Alex H. Davison, Sr FP. A. Liparomb W. W. Hayes Paul H. Conolly W.C. Colle J. D. Tribble M. H. Merry DB. T. Comer R. E. Johnson J. L. McElroy George Collins T. P. Stanley Graham J. C. Fuller C. B. Sweatsland Sheriff Jackson R. F. Wood H. G. Huff J. C. Brown J. G. Towns Jerry Pittard C. 8

Harding and Cuba Talk Thru Ether

Washington and Havana opened direct telephone contact between the United States and Cuba with President Harding and President Menocal trading assurances of friendship. A wireless relay from Catalina reported across the Pacific 5,700 miles, claimed as a record for long distance voice transmission.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Cuba Harding Menocal Havana Washington Catalina Pacific Ocean

Millionaire claims actress wed him to steal money

James Stanley Joyce, a Chicago lumber magnate, files for annulment of his marriage to actress Peggy Hopkins, alleging she was already married when they wed in Miami on January 23, 1920, and that the ceremony was part of a conspiracy to deprive him of half a million dollars.

Associated Press Chicago James Stanley Joyce Peggy” Hopkins Miami

Moonshining Dominate First Day In Federal Court

On Monday Judge Samuel H. Sibley presided as thirty-seven true bills and eight no bills were returned by the grand jury in its first session. The day saw fourteen cases, mostly for illicit liquor, disposed of in the federal court. Several defendants were fined or discharged as proceedings continued.

Grand Jury Nquor Federal Court Samuel H. Sibley Sibley Atlanta Hy. Libdsey J. W. Henley Stewart Paul Carpester Harkins George Streetman Jess Doster John Losbes Ne Ledford Farrish Hark John William Woods Fulton County E. A. Garrison B. M. Kestner

UGA Alumni Plan Meeting to Address Growth Needs

More than 100 University of Georgia alumni will gather in Macon on April 16 for a conference with Governor Dorsey and Chancellor Barrow to outline essential needs and a development program for expanding the university. They aim to address overcrowding as high schools increasingly produce more graduates seeking admission. Continued on Page 6.

Georgia University of Georgia Macon Dorsey Barrow

Army officer charged with civilian murder in Florida

Puntagorda April 11 Associated Press Lieut B J Tooher of Carlstrom Field Arkadia Florida charged with murder. Serg Chrisan Bredvad Private E J Youngblatt and their chauffeur charged as accessories in verdict of coroner jury investigating Friday night killing of Pred Pitt. Warrants issued for arrests. The party of soldiers went to Pitts' house in an outhouse.

Associated Press Puntagorda Fla B. J. Tooher Carlstrom Field Arcadia Chrisan Bredvad E. J., Youngblatt

Banner announces new Sunday feature comics and sports page

The Banner reveals a Sunday supplement with Mutt and Jeff as its flagship page starting April 17, plus other high‑class comics Hans and Fritz Cleego Sepp and Fred Pop. It also touts a boosted sport page edited by Coach Stogeman and features such as A Verse and a Vignette and World War.

Banner Mutt and Jeff America Mr. Fisher Mutt Jeg Hans Fritz Cleego-Sepp Coach Stogeman University of Georgia D. G. Bickers J. A. Bell

Jacobson and Nicholson Promoted to Captaincy

Lieut. C. W. Jacobson of cavalry and Lieut. John Nicholson of infantry have been promoted to captaincies while on detached service at Georgia University. Both have served in the military science department and are well regarded among Athens students and citizens. Captain Nicholson is an Athens native with many friends among locals and students.

Georgia University C. W. Jacobson Cavalry John Nicholson Infantry Nicholson Athens

Soviet Head Rules Out U S Travel to Russia After April

In New York on April 11 the Soviet government announced an order prohibiting any United States citizens from entering Russia after April 20. Attorney Charles Recht disclosed the measure, issued by the Russian Soviet government, restricting cross-border travel.

Associated Press New York United States

Dorothy Gish and Charles Ray Here at Local Theaters

Paramount comedienne Dorothy Gish stars in The Ghost In the Garret at the Pal Fee Theater today with amusing ghost situations. Charles Ray appears at the Elite in 45 Minutes From Sa, a George Cohan success, also showing today.

Paramount

Hughes urges renewal of Anglo Japanese treaty for Pacific stability

Australian Premier Hughes calls in parliament for a revived Anglo Japanese pact in a form acceptable to the United States. He warns of naval rivalry between English speaking peoples and urges a British Imperial conference in London next June to adjust the alliance. Hughes says Japan US differences seem minor against the war’s damage and notes Australian attitudes resemble those of Western US states.

Associated Preas New York Hughes United, States London Pacific Premer Hughes Japan United States

Richards Murder Case to Be Tried at Special Term

Garnett Richards, implicated in the fatal 1920 shooting of Julian Richards after a property dispute, will face trial at an April 18 adjourned term of Taliaferro Superior Court. The case drew county attention. Garnett was indicted by the grand jury and has since been free on bail while lawyers prepare.

Crawfordville Taliaferro Superior Court Garnett Richards Richards Boys Titus Richards W. C. Chapman Julian Atlanta Carvett Garnett

Indictments Charge Three Murders of Negroes in Newton County

Monticello Ga April 11 The grand jury in Newton county indicted William Williams and his three sons Hyland Leroy and Martin along with Clyde Menping farm boss for eleven murders tied to peonage on John Williams farm The inquiry also covered the lynching of Eugene Hamilton and two more deaths to be probed with no evidence found to warrant further bills Grand jury to investigate two additional deaths as May approaches

Associated Press Monticello John Williams Jaa Williama Hyland Leroy Martin Clyde Menping Jasper County Newton County Eugene Hamilton Pegro Doliettor Campbell Ola Deroy Range de Oon Manning Aw Bodhey Jurisdict Hamilton

Red Cross Fund Near Campaign Target in County Drive

The Alleghany Fleming Post reports the Red Cross fund stands within $209 of the $5,600 goal. Legion Chairman Miller voices confidence the balance will arrive soon with broad county support. Local Legion members and outside volunteers praise cooperation and pledge one final push to reach the total.

Fleming Post Red Cross Albo Legion Miller Frank O. Miller Prestwood Lanier William

Fifty-second Tennessee General Assembly session opens

Nashville April 1 reports the sixty second session of the Tennessee General Assembly convening this afternoon with members of both houses assembling to begin legislative business.

Nashville Tenn

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Clarke Superior Court Icivil Samuel Sibley UGA Aluaine Russia Dorothy Gish Charles Ray Planters Sons and Negro States U.S
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