Negro Sues For Half Of Crop Over Landlord Threats
Jesse Waldrup files suit in Clarke County Superior Court for half of 45 acres cotton 3.5 acres peanuts 6 acres cane and watermelons on Smith farm after alleging Smith struck him with a gun on a rainy day and threatened to remove him from the property if he returned to harvest his share. Waldrup claims the crop was planted and cultivated by him and that he is owed half of the produced harvest.
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Clarke County
Jesse Waldrup
Bot. Smith
Waldir
Waldrup
Waldrip
Smith
Waldcup
Nubar Apple Steps Into Athens Market Amid Cotton Crop Havoc
Market reports show the Nubar apple, a large red mellowing fruit, being displayed in Rubin county and sold in bulk to Eastern and distant markets. Grocers T. E Olin, A. W. and J. T. Dozi are noted in Athens business circles for handling the fruit amid boll weevil damage to cotton.
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Athens
Rubin County
T. E Olin
A.W
J. T. Dozi
Disorderly Conduct Fine Imposed on Tonie Smith
Recorder Thornton imposed a fine of 6.75 dollars on Tonie Smith after a police court session on Wednesday. Smith allegedly drew a pistol during a Tuesday night card game with Willie and Neal Miller, striking one man in the head. the injured man was receiving medical treatment and was reported resting well on Wednesday morning.
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Verel
Thornton
Tonie Smith
Smith
Willie
Neal Miller
Naval Enlistments Rise in Athens Area
Local attache reports increased naval enlistments at the Athens station with more men applying for admission despite slower seasonal work and lower salaries. Among the new enlistees are James Meronnel of Athens Ros Murray of Danielsville and Neh Mo Niblock of Hoseton.
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TOS
Naval Service
Athens
Tames Mer “Onnel
Dota Ro Murray
Danielsville
Neh Mo Niblock
Hosehton
Southern Mill Reopens With 400 Workers at Athens Plant
Southern Vane Manufacturing Company resumes full operation at its Athens mill, employing about 400 workers. The new facility began two weeks prior and has run at full capacity, with over 40 operatives displaced by prior shutdowns now restored. Management foresees gradual production ramp, though exact timelines for full seasonal output remain uncertain. A Wednesday recess is noted with work expected to resume afterward as plans unfold.
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Vaneyfacturing
Athens
Fall outlook for cotton mills amid boll weevil damage
The piece notes boll weevil impact on cotton in Athens and the South, predicting disruption to the industry and possible mill shutdowns if pests persist. A Southern Mill representative remains cautiously optimistic that conditions may improve this fall.
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Athens
Beon
War Risk Bureau Launches Georgia Clean Up Drive
The War Risk Bureau in cooperation with the United States Public Health Service and the Federal Board will conduct a Georgia wide clean up campaign starting August 29 1921. A clean up squad will tour the state with a bureau representative a medical examiner a Federal Board representative a Red Cross representative and an American Legion representative. At each stop for several days ex service men may present claims seek assistance with compensation medical treatment and hospital care and obtain guidance on filing and pursuing claims. The Americas Georgia headquarters will coordinate with local Red Cross American Legion Disabled American Veterans and similar groups providing schedules and field quarters. The effort aims to remove delays by enabling claimants to meet the squads in person and facilitate immediate examinations and documentation.
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Bureau of War Risk Insurance
United States Public Health Service
Fderal Board
Georgia
Bureau of War Risk
Red C
American Legion
Federal Board
Fedral Board
Americas
The
Red Cross
Ach
Gledioup squat details to be announced statewide
Location and dates for the Gledioup squat will be published in all local papers across the state well in advance. Ex service men will be informed to report for examination and conferment of proof as required.
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Gledioup
Guiliehently
Business Be Normal Again In Few Weeks
Atlanta business leaders report the cloud of depression lifting as optimism returns across the nation. Rail executives note revival in grain and road building materials, and Georgia officials foresee cotton and other crops moving soon. Industrial activity is expected to pick up nationwide within weeks, restoring normal business conditions.
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Atlanta
Beeng di Pated
United States
Athinta
South
Brown
Georgia
McAdoo Criticizes Administration Railroad Funding
Former railroad director William Gibbs McAdoo voices disapproval of the administration's funding plan in a letter to the Senate. He says the government is not morally or legally bound, and the committee has refused to hear the matter.
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Washington
Hill
William Go McAdoo
Comeryt
Ilroads
Senate
Nator Stanley
Wedronmns
President cites railroad funding to cover remaining indebtedness
The president asserted that the government will fund additions and betterments for railroads but only to cover remaining indebtedness. He claimed the figure of 764,090,000 dollars and noted that the law allocates funds for this purpose, insisting the president may have been misled by prior statements.
Immigrant Controls Debated at Foreign Ports
Washington proposes shifting part of immigration machinery to foreign ports to reduce deportations and midstream rejections. Visa based entry would require government passport vised by a consul after health and inspection. Secretary Davis cites heartbreaking cases including a two year old ordered deported over scalp ringworm and a Hebrew merchant’s alleged labor scheme. Honolulu reports Hawaii district attorney posts the high conviction rate under Volstead enforcement at 96 percent amid rumors of widespread violations.
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Associated Press
Washington, TC
Bureau of Immigration
Johnson
Rouse Themigration Committee
America
Davis
Rhoof
Wuad
Vine Shirer
Immigration Bureau
United States
Said
Davis Id
Poland
Honolulu
T. H
United States District Attorney's Office
District of Hawaii
Attorney General's Department
Provisions of the proposed measure require funds
Secretary Davis notes that enforcing the plan to aid agents abroad will limit suffering caused by law ignorance. Congress must appropriate money as the current hit-or-miss method will not suffice, and a slightly larger appropriation is warranted in the interest of humanity.
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Davis
Congress
Woman Starts Quest For Hidden Treasures Aboard Enchantress
Migs Knowles Foster sails from Hammersmith Pier in the fifteen ton motor yacht Enchantress to hunt for wrecks off Norfolk said to hold Australian gold. Under Admiralty rules a buyer can salvage wrecks with half the value going to the Admiralty. Miss Foster plans to navigate with a small crew while considering forming a syndicate if salvage costs run high.
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Migs
Knowles Foster
Enchantress
Hammersmith Piéton
Norfolk
Admiralty
Admirality
Tedson
Miss Foster
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