Veterans Bureau urges veterans to file certificate of injury
The Veterans Bureau at Washington calls attention to ex soldiers who may be entitled to compensation yet have not applied. A certificate of injury must be obtained prior to August 9, 1922, to preserve rights under the War Risk Insurance Act. The bulletin outlines that claims hinge on injury or disease linked to service and within specified time limits.
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Veterans Bureau
Wash
Sarlhie
United States
Vetine Bureau
Lkely
Sualy
Prince Seeks Guiding Hand In Royal Marriage Contest
Miss Peddid Gage, a professor at the Misses Sites School for Young Ladies in Athens, declares she would marry the Prince of Wales and would choose him if given the chance. She cites Queen Mary as a model and argues the prince needs a steady wife to safeguard the empire.
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Banner-Herald
Peddid Gage
Athens
Prince of Wales
George
Queen Mary
Veterans urged to file compensation claims with US Bureau
A notice explains veterans must write to the Director of the United States Veterans' Bureau in Washington with full name rating organization army serial number enlistment and discharge dates and details of the illness or injury. The aim is to protect rights under the War Risk Insurance Act as amended August 9 1921 and prevent hardships from missed applications. The piece also foreshadows tomorrow's Herald continuation of Col Carson's narrative and Jackson county battles.
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington, D. C
Army
Athens
the Herald
Col. Carson
Jackson County
Athens Fight With Federal Forces Intrudes on Hilltop Clash
In early morning hours Kilpatrick returns near the river with a small force facing Major Cook and Major E. Y. Clark as Union troops press to burn factories and armory in Athens. A firefight ensues and a reconnaissance squadron meets stiff resistance from blue coats. The encounter ends with the Confederate defenders routing the attackers.
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Kilpatrick
Cook
E. Y. Clark
Athens
Clark
Dead Macon victim linked to lynching cases in Georgia
Sam Brooks, wounded by a shot police said came from John Glover alias Cockey who also killed deputy Wal ter C Byrd and John Marshal, died in a Macon hospital after the lynching of Glover. The uproar led to a Forsyth inquest, with renewed quiet in Macon and Hatfield pool hall license revoked. The coroner ruled the death due to unknown parties.
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Macon
Sam Brooks
John Glover
Cockey
Walter C. Byrd
John Marshal
Glover
Negro Moving Picture Theatre
Forsyth
Grand jury to probe Glover lynching in Forsyth
Monroe county grand jury will convene in Forsyth on August 28 to investigate the lynching of Glover. The proceeding aims to determine facts and potential accountability in the case.
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Monroe County
Glover
Forsyth
Ottley to Speak at Library School Summer Sessions
Mrs. J. K. Ottley a noted Atlanta civic leader will headline the University Summer School Library School program with two lectures Thursday morning at 9 40 in the Library conference and 11 at the University chapel. Athens residents expect her visit to attract large attendance along with Prof. J L Bibley and Miss Tabor on the day’s program. Sey mour Thompson spoke Wednesday morning on The Small Library and the Big Movement as a leading figure in Southern library work.
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J. K. Ottley
Atlanta
Library School
University
University Chapel
Athens
Seymour
Chatham County
Savannah
Thompson
Atlanta Charter Bill Ready For Hardwick Action
The Georgia senate unanimously passed the Atlanta charter bill abolishing admin boards and reorganizing the board of education. A separate bill, signed by 31 senators, would create a state owned oil port terminal at Sa. The Municipal League of Georgia backed the charter measure as committees on constitutional amendments were disagreed by 24 to 17, placing the bill on the senate calendar for regular order. Senator Hollingsworth defended the water power bill while opposing the Georgia Railway and Power.
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Specia
Banner-Herald
Atlanta
State Senate
Board of Education
Ico
Municipal League of Georgia
Senate
Hollingsworth
Georgia Railway and Poweres
Further Efforts For Athens High R O T C Unit
Community leaders push to establish a Junior ROTC program at Athens High School. Prof E B Mell addressed Rotary and Kiwanis to urge support from Ga Senators and Congressman Brand to approach the War Department. Senator Waris will discuss with the department, and Brand has also taken up the question. Smaller Georgia schools have secured recognition, suggesting Athens should as well.
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Athens High School
E. B. Mell
Rotary
Kiwanis
Brand
War Department
Warris
Athens
Matrimony A Failure heads Palace bill with Keaton riot
The Palace features Is Matrimony A Failure starring Lois Wilson and Lila Lee today alongside Buster Keaton in Cops. The Atlanta Sunday American excerpt notes a hot weather program with strong comedy value and suggests the marital farce theme unfolds across the feature.
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Lois Wilson
Lila Lee
Buster Keaton
Riot of Fun
Palace Today
Palace Presents
Atlanta Sunday American
Itu Palace
Port Huron
Mich
Gen- Heman
Quincy
Ill
West Virginia
Foolish Wives Screened at Palace Monday and Tuesday
A Universal super jewel feature Foolish Wives will be shown at the Palace Theatre Monday and Tuesday. The film promises a high profile production with a scene from the Picture described as a universal jewel.
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Universal Super
Palace Theatre
Real million dollar picture opens with grand crowd scenes
The film cost 1,103,736 up to its first showing and employed thousands of extras. Erich von Stroheim directed and star as well as reproduced Monte Carlo life at Universal City. Matinee today for children at the Palace offering 10 cent admissions for under 12 with comfortable seating arranged.
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Erich von Stroheim
Universal City
Cal
Monte Carlo
Will Bury Mr. J. A. Harbin Tomorrow
Mr Harbin was found dead with a 32 caliber pistol shot to the temple in a room late Tuesday. Patrolman McCune forced entry after the door failed. no note found. The cook cites grief over two World War deaths, Audley and Troy Harbin, as motive. Survived by two daughters and two sons, plus a brother. He served as city chief sanitary inspector since 1907 and owned real estate in the area.
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McCune
Mr. Harbin
Wilson
Sword of Justice
Audley White Har Bly
Harbin
Jm. Martlee" Smith
Hornell
N. Y
O. C. ‘Harbin
Thomson, Ga
Julian McCurry Named Private Secretary to Governor Hardwick
Julian McCurry of Athens is appointed Private Secretary to Governor Hardwick, succeeding D B Blalock who resigned to run his son A O Blalock s campaign for commissioner of agriculture. McCurry takes charge Thursday.
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Julian McCurry
Hardwick
Banner
Heralg
Atlanta
Athens
D. B Blalock
A. O. Blalock
McCurry
Civil cases docketed for court in August term
About 125 new civil cases were filed in the city court since May and up to Tuesday. Judge Bradwell is expected to open the court briefly in August and adjourn. a jury will likely be drawn later this week.
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Bradwell
Ten Killed In Tug Boat Explosion At Brooklyn Foot
Ten men are reported dead after a tugboat exploded at the foot of Gold street Brooklyn and sank quickly. The blast shattered windows in nearby buildings as police and fire boats launched a search for victims.
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New York
Gold Street
Brooklyn
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Local Carpenter
Local carpenter M H Spratlin of 46 Pulaski Street Athens endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney cure. He reports kidney secretions were colored and passage painful before using one box, after which back ache eased and kidney function regulated. Advertisement notes price 60 cents and urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
M. H. Spartini
Carpenter
Pulaski St
Athens
Doan
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Alternative
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer herbal substitute to calomel, claiming it avoids salivation and sickness. It contrasts the dangerous side effects of calomel with the natural remedy’s supposed gentleness and quick relief.
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Dodson
Pat
Jess
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