Councilmen Discuss Gas Service Health Law Enforcement
City council debates gas service improvements, health ordinance enforcement, and whiskey distribution for medicinal use. Issues include signs of restaurant cleanliness, possible license suspensions, and the role of the Civil Service Commission in dispensing whiskey during emergencies to combat influenza.
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Tory Gas Service
Jy Cress
Athens
Public Service Commission
Henry Culp
Health Board
Thomas
Board of Health
Red Cross
Civil Service Commission
Gantt Seeks Banking Post Move Promises Active Finance Role
Larry Gantt reports on the appointment of Mr. Edward Howard as vice president of the Guarantee Trust and Banking Institution in Lexington. Howard, a leading Georgia financier and former congressman, will manage duties in Athens and Lexington, moving his family to Athens soon and starting January first. His tenure at Oglethorpe Bank has strengthened regional finance, and his shift aims to boost Lexington banking oversight while maintaining ties to Athens.
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Iby
Lary Gantt
Wok Heard
Bank -Ultinope
Lexington
Hps Voptol
Guarantee Trust and Banking Institution
John J. W
Georgia National Hank
Fiward
Georgia
Savon
Wm. M. Howard
Congress
Guindaan
Wa.kins
Athens
Henry Weiraily
Howard
Ogletha Bank
Attorney General Daugherty Defends Position in Impeachment Row
The Attorney General prepared a formal reply to Rep Keller's impeachment motion. He argues that access to department documents is possible only where consistent with government interests and justice, condemning radical leaders and profiteers seeking to unseat officials who enforce federal laws.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Keller
Minnesota
Daugherty
Kellar
Department of Justice
United States
Nations Brace For Critical Lausanne Session On Dardanelles
At Lausanne the Near East conference faces a pivotal Monday session as delegates demand a concrete result on the Dardanelles. Russia may show influence as Tchiterchin and Rakovovsky meet Turkish officials. Greece in Asia Minor fears expulsion, while Ismet Pasha and Venizelos dispute orders to Greeks. American observers urge restraint amid 30 000 Greek refugees at Samsun and Black Sea ports.
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Laussane
Dardanelles
United States
Tchiterchin
Rakovovsky
Lausanne
Turkey
Europe
America
Leagues of Nations
Ismet Pasha
Angora
M. Venizelais
Ania Minor
Mark L. Brig 91
Constantinome
Samsun
Black Sea
Greece
Nansén Hasahe
Ter
United
Athens Traffic Ordinance May Be Amended by City Council
In Athens the city council may amend the traffic ordinance while a big day unfolds with film star Jackie Coogan appearing at the Palace Theatre and Buster Brown and Tige visiting from 4 to 5 pm. Michael Brothers sponsors 1,000 ticket giveaways for Athens children, creating a lively scene for local youngsters.
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Athens
Buster Brown
Tige
Jackie Coogan
Buster
Michael Brothers
Jackie
Palace Theatre
Palace
Sam Bailey
Michael
Athens council to revise traffic regulations Wednesday night
City officials plan a revision of Athens traffic rules, with council members asked to study the ordinance. Police continue strict enforcement as 30 traffic cases were heard Monday evening, focusing on lights, parking, and speeding within fire limits.
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Athens
Henry Culp
Civil Service Commission
Recorder’s Court
Special session ends Monday as regular begins
Washington reports that the senate confirmed F G Boatwright as Federal district attorney for the southern district of Georgia and rejected Clara E Akin for Rutherford postmaster after objections by Senator McKellar. The extra session closed and the 67th Congress moved to the regular session as both houses prepared to sine die.
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Washington
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Senate
LaFollette
Wiscong
Morris
Nebraska
F. G. Boatwright
Georgia
Ws. Clar
E. Akin
Rutherford, Tenn
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Mercer's Cluster Praises Athens Amid Georgia Cracker Debate
In January 1923 the Mercer Cluster reprints a Macon Telegraph critique of the Georgia Cracker controversy over Macon Urbs Futura. The piece lauds Athens and urges Georgia cities to improve civic life while cautioning readers about criticizing others before addressing own faults.
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Macon
Athens
Georgia
Macon Urbs
Georgia Cracker
Mercer Cluster
Baptist Institution
University of Georgia
A. B. Bernd
Eegin Cracker
Telegraph
Mercer
Macon Telegraph
War Savings Stamps to Be Exchanged for Certificates
War Savings Stamps worth about one hundred thousand dollars in the Athens area may be exchanged for cash or new Treasury Savings Certificates. Certificates mature in five years with values of 25, 100 and 1000 dollars, selling for 20.50, 82 and 820 dollars respectively. Postmaster Smith urges owners to redeem at offices or banks for receipts or direct exchanges before the rush.
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Athens
Treasury Savings
Smith
Treasury
Post
Federal Reserve Bank
Scheck
Treasury ‘Savings
Methodists Open Missionary Meet in Athens Today
Athens Methodists open a two day Missionary Institute at First Methodist Church at 2:30 PM with Rush Burton and Homer Thompson leading sessions. The program includes devotionals, lay activity statements by Dr. Jere M. Pound, and varied committees tackling evangelism, social service, stewardship, education, and Epworth Leagues.
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Methodists
Athens
T. J. Branson
Jere M. Pound
First Methodist Church
Rush Burton
Lavonia
North Georgia
Presiding Elder
Dr. Pound
N.G. Slaughter
J. M. Radford
C. W. Crook
J. D. Applewhite
Johnson's Church
T. Z. B. Everton
Wesley Memorial
Golden Cross Society
Wednesday Election Day Here In Athens City
Athens voters face a general election to formally select five aldermen after a November 22 primary. Names listed are R. T. Dottery in the first ward K. A. Hill in the second J. H. Rucker in the third C. F. Crymes in the fourth and Wallace Bell in the fifth.
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Athens
R. T. Dottery
K. A. Hill
J. H. Rucker
C. F. Crymes
Wallace Bell
Mr. Rucker
Mr. Bell
Dr J J Bennett Called To Prince Avenue Baptist
Dr J J Bennett a prominent Georgia Baptist has been invited to the pastorate of the Prince Avenue Baptist church. He pastored Jackson Hill Baptist in Atlanta and served as secretary of the State Home Mission Board. Bennett is described as one of the strongest ministers in the Baptist Church. The article also notes re-elections at the Prince Avenue Sunday School with B Wingfield as superintendent and other officers named.
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J. J. Bennett
Prince Avenue Baptist Church
Bennett
Jackson Hill
Atlanta
State Home Mission Board
Baptist Church
Joe Bennett
B. Wingfield
Prince Avenue
R. C. Campbell
J. L. Pepay
W. Yeorgin
J. H. Mapp
Postal Employees Granted Saturday Half Holiday
Postmaster General authorizes postmasters nationwide to grant Saturday half holidays to postal workers during the year when possible without hurting service. Employees may end work early by their own effort or due to Saturday situations. The order, effective January 13, expands beyond prior summer-only use.
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Washington
United States
Commissioners Meet Tuesday The Board of County Commissioners
The board of county commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday. Officials will discuss agenda items, approve prior minutes, and address county operations and fiscal matters. Citizens may attend and observe proceedings.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court Adjourned Until Monday In City Court
Judge Bradwell ordered further sessions of the city court to next Monday after adjourning one case. Luther Creamer faced trial for possessing whiskey with officers divided over its contents. Creamer was found guilty as other cases set for trial next Monday while bonds will be strictly enforced.
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Bradwell
Luther
Henry
U S Sues Wells Fargo Firm Over 4 5 Million Charge
Des Moines reports the United States files a 4.5 million dollar suit against Charles Wells Son Company of Des Moines Camp Dodge alleging improper appropriation. Attorney General signs filing as special messenger relays from Washington.
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Des Moines
Ciated
United Government
Charles Wells Son’ Company
Camp Dodge
Cotton Meeting At Ag College Today
A large delegation representing the commodities exchange and Georgia Bankers appears set to attend the session at the State College of Agriculture. The gathering aims to discuss methods for reviving a renowned Georgia staple and will showcase demonstrations relevant to cotton industry recovery.
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Ag. College
Georgia
Agriculturay
Taustians
Ta Comm Exchange
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Tom Bailey
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Harding
Macon College
Homer Thompson
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T. R. Kindeil, Jr
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J. R. Allen
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