Two Athens area auto crashes claim one boy dead
A fatal crash on Lexington road near Tuckton killed 11 year old James Walton Wright and seriously injured three others including A G Wright and Jim McIntyre. A second wreck near Watkinsville injured Earl Roul and Glynn Spencer with no serious injuries. The boy died en route to hospital. Wright family residents listed.
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Athens
James Walton Wright
A. G. Wright
Harry Johnson
Jim McIntyre
Earl Rough
Glynn Spencer
Lexington Road
Tuckton
Wright
Jim McIintyre
Dorsey
Mr. Wright
St. Mery’s Hospital
Watkinsville
Earl Roul
College Avenue
Watkinsville Road
Spencer
Young Spencer
Roul
James Wright
Allen
Joe
Harold
Margaret
Louise
Hilda
Ter
Three Oklahoma Banks Are Robbed In Separate heists
Oklahoma City reports say three banks were robbed today. Five men stole 3000 to 5000 dollars from a bank at Jenks near Tulsa, two masked robbers took 1500 cash and 1000 Liberty Bonds from Farmers State Bank Wheatland, and the State Bank at Millerton lost 2600 dollars.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Jenks
Tulsa
Farmers State Bank
Wheatland
Millerton
Mexican Agrarian Law Threatens U S Investors Loss
Washington report warns that over 1000 Americans could lose millions as Sonora Mexico enacts an agrarian law financed by state bonds. The bonds would be redeemed later, but Americans say they are worthless given the lack of national government backing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Sonora
Mexico
Calles
National Government of
Alabama Senate Backs Bond Amendment Plan
The Alabama Senate approved a bill to submit a constitutional amendment to voters authorizing a $26,900,000 public works bond program. The measure aims to finance road and infrastructure projects across the state.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
District Ginners Elect Officers In Georgia Branch
The eighth and ninth district branches of the Georgia Ginners Association elected a full slate of officers in a 1 PM city hall session. Officers include W E Whitehead, W H Nunnally, J W Thompson, Duke, J B E McElhannon and an advisory committee. crop shortages of 33 1 3 percent were noted and new ginning prices will require first trans machinery and labor.
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Ninth Congressional District
Georgia Ginners’ Association
J. T. Pittard
Jefferson
L. M. Stephenson
Atlanta
W. E. Whitehead
Colton
W. H. Nunnally
Monroe
Alvielon
B. L. Dobbs
Athens
John W. Thompson
Winder
Duke
Pendergrass
J. BE. McElhannon
J. E. Johnson
Grayson
G. W. Summerour
I. W. Ethridge
J. K. Goldston
Comer
Hobson Colquitt
Lexington
Brown
Hartwell
Claude Tuck
Winterville
W. ©. Hitchcock
Mansfield
W. H. Barrett
Jersey
E. C. Ponder
Rutledge
J. T. Marsh
Farmington
Tom Ray
Car wage boosts announced for Southern Public Utilities workers
The Southern Public Utilities Company announced raises of twenty to thirty percent for motormen and conductors on its lines in Charlotte Winston Salem and Greenville and Anderson effective tomorrow.
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Associated
Harlotte
N. C
Strees Railway
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Greenville
Anderson
Southern Public Utilities Company
Capitol Removal Fight Returns to Legislature in July Debate
Special to The Banner Atlanta July 31 The Capitol Removal fight resumes in the legislature with Senator Dixon introducing a resolution based on Governor Dorseys message. It calls for a special commission to lease a governor mansion within 3600 a year and to assess terms for selling or leasing the mansion property and for building an annex to the Capitol with a public vote next general election on a 2 million to 3 million funding question. The measure is expected to pass swiftly in both chambers.
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Atlanta
James A. Dixon
Assembly
Dorsey
General Assembly
Dixon
Macon
Bibb County
Tattnall Square
House
Senate
Capitol
Mzpompista
Atlanta Inter
House of Representatives
Gann
Cobb
Williams
Walton
Federal Fund
DuBose
DuBose Moton
Rules Committee
Pace
Commission
Aien
Floyd
Inspiration to Georgia Boys with Judge Sibley Nomination
Senator Harris lauds Union Point judge candidate Samuel Sibley for federal judgeship in North Georgia, calling him an inspiration to rural youths and lauding his character, integrity, and nonpolitical stance. He contrasts Sibley with other Georgia figures and notes bipartisan support and the country boy roots shaping his suitability.
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Washington
Harris
Judg Simuel Sibley
Union Point
North Georgia
Sam Sibley
University of Georgia
Judge Sibley
Georgia
Andrew K. Cobb
Athens
Axe
G. Ed Maddox
Rome
Yho
Smith
North Carolina
Kentucky
Shepherd Bryan
Atlanta
Bryan
Senate
Alex King
Postmaster Rucker Backed on Government Price Plan
Captain says postmasters will sell 341 million pounds of food at twenty percent below store prices to reduce living costs. War department handles the goods now on sale, with mail carriers ordered to take orders at cost. The postmaster notes the added workload but supports the plan.
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Rucker
War Department
Congressional
Government Takes Up Living Cost
Government action begins as a response to public demand to ease high living costs. At the White House President considers railroad and labor input on price relief, while Congress debates price investigations. A wage panel hears from railroad workers, noting raises alone won’t solve hardships. Wages may rise, but costs could follow.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Railroad Administration
Railroad Brotherhoods
Senate
House
Palmer
Glass
Redfield
Wilson
Hines
Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
Lefingwell
W. B. Colver
W. G. Lee
Wage Adjustment Board
Beautiful Anita Stewart Charms Athens in Mary Regan
Anita Stewart, a popular Athens film star, headlines the Elite with Mary Regan a vivid all around entertainment featuring love adventure romance and stunning costumes. The picture drew a packed house with patrons standing for 30 minutes before seating and enthusiasm continued as reviews praised the adaptation from LeRoy Scott’s book.
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Anita Stewart
Mary Regan
Athens
LeRoy Scott
Athéns
Elite
Resta. Sodas
Russian General Wins Victory Captures Kamashin
London reports General Denskine the Russian commander defeated the Bolsheviks and captured Kamashin on the Volga. Five thousand Bolsheviks were taken, along with nine guns and a large quantity of material.
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Associated Press
London
Denskine
Kamashin
Volga
Protocol for HMNS Received to accompany German peace treaty
Washington July 31 The president sent the senate a protocol to accompany the peace treaty with Germany. Secretary Lansing delivered it to the United States aboard the HMNS.
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Germany
Senate
HMNS
Washington
United States
Lansing
London Quietly Enacts German Peace Treaty Into Law
London received royal assent today making the German peace treaty and the Anglo French treaty law. The move formalizes the agreements as binding policy within the United Kingdom.
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London
Cobb-Deloney Camp to Meet Saturday
Cobb-Deloney Camp U C V will hold a city hall meeting Saturday morning led by Commander Griffeth. The program includes a old-time fa-sala singing session at 10 30 with Mr George Sims of Bogart leading. At 11 00 Mr T W Reed of the University of Georgia speaks. refreshments follow served by local firms.
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Cobb.Deloney Camp
ER. P. Griffeth
Griffeth
George Sims
Bogart
T. W. Reed
University of Georgia
Dye Imports Law Finally Decided
The House or board has passed a bill to repeal dye import restrictions and levy duties on foreign dye-stuffs. Officials aim to remove import barriers and adjust policy to govern colorants entering the country.
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Associated Prete
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