Lumpkin Artillery and Athens Bloodless Battle Account
A veteran recounts the 1864 bloodless skirmish near Athens during the Civil War. Lumpkin Artillery and local home guard defended the Princeton bridge, repelling Federal forces without casualties. Reports place the Confederate victory as key to saving Athens from capture and deterring Stoneman's raid, with officers housed by Dr. Henderson and prisoners confined in the Town Hall.
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Home Guard
Lampkin
Athena
Town Hall
Henderson
Episcopal Arch
Henders
Ma Holmen
Athens
Daughters of the Confederacy
Miers
Stoneman
Roach and Christmas Day Message Reaches Southern California
A mangled OCR item mentions a roach named Winkly and a reference to day after Christmas. It hints at a relation to a meeting in Southern California and a Centre rr 26 on a Monday, but details are unclear. The readable text preserves the party and place focus amid garbled phrasing.
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Routhern Califone
Denny Motor Company Burglary Sparks Police Probe
Athens police captured Howard Thrasher about 12:30 Tuesday while burglary in progress at the Denny Motor Company on Washington and Hull streets. He surrendered in the main office, found rifling drawers, with no valuables recovered. Police consider possible links to recent local robberies and continue investigations.
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Athens
Howard Thrasher
Denny Motor Company
Washington
Hull Streets
Thrasher
The
Oho ‘Sean
Who
Denny Dtor
Athall
Sen
Balling
Negry
Dr E F Dempsey Visits Athens For District Campaign
Dr E F Dempsey secretary of the Methodist conference of North Georgia and former pastor of First Church Athens arrived Monday. He conferred with Dr G F Venable and local pastors about a district land campaign and reported about 4000 dollars already subscribed. He planned to meet with Biberton supporters Monday night to promote the campaign.
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E. F. Dempsey
Methodial Conference of
North Georgia
Athens
G. F. Venable
Ngland
Ithe
Firat Rch
Emory
Tirk
Nee Street Onerae
Bell
Young
Harris
Mas
Celeros
Dempsey ‘Iett
Biberton
Monroe Farmers Hopeful For Big Berry Crop
Juliette Ga Monroe county farmers expect a big berry crop as growers plan to market hundreds of dollars worth of strawberries from Monroe. Local farmers anticipate selling in cart load lots and hope the harvest meets strong demand.
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Monroe Farmers
Juliette
Monroe County
Chinese delegate Tyau resigns over Washington arms talks
Philip K. C. Tyau secretary general of the Chinese delegation to the arms conference and minister to Cuba resigns from the delegation in protest of what he calls negative results. He says no actual achievements, only principle agreements handed to subcommittees.
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Washington
Associated Press
Philip K. C. Tyau
Cuba
Peking
China
Tyau
Associated Pinas
Spar Says Union Will Repudiate Penn Acceptance
Spar announces that the union will repudiate the acceptance by Pennsylvan ia System division officers of rules proposed at August conference. Three officers were expelled for accepting rules not recognizing the union. If Pennsylvania does not negotiate working rules with the Brotherhood, the case moves to the Railway Labor Board amid embezzlement proceedings against two expelled officers.
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Sparry United Jane
Pennsylvvania System
Pennsylvania
Railway Labor Board
Well Known Wilcox Killed in Elbaula Mystery
The death of J. 8. Wilcox, well known in Athens Georgia, has sparked local regret and speculation. Wilcox, son of Professor C. P. Wilcox, reportedly died Friday night in Elfaula Alabama, with details unclear and a murder possibility under investigation. The Birmingham insurance agent was connected to the case, and inquiries follow a series of dubious circumstances surrounding his death.
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J. 8. Wilcox
Bufaula
Ala
Athens
C. P. Wilcox
University of Georgia
Cedartown
Ens
John. Supniostt
Wilcox
Renee Aine
Willcox
Birmingham
Byles Life Insurance Company
Landis suspends Yankees players until May 20 1923
Chicago. Commissioner Landis fined Gabe Ruth Bob Meusel and William Piercey of the Yankees the money earned from the World Series and suspended them until May 20 next year for taking part in a barnstorming tour after their suspension chances total run world series.
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Chicago
Landis
Gabe Ruth
Bob Meusel
William Piercey
Yankees
Ruth
Supreme Court Limits Picketing Narrowly in Labor Case
The Supreme Court ruled that limiting picketing depends on case facts but noted observers may have rights to observe communicate and persuade. It suggested restricting to one representative at each entry point while upholding broader limits only as cases show. Chief Justice Taft delivered the opinion in a decision tied to the Granite City plant dispute.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Taft
American Steel Foundries
Granite City
Awarded Rhodes Scholar From Georgia to Oxford
W. Highsmith of Locust Grove a 1920 University of Georgia graduate won a Rhodes Scholarship. The successful candidates from 32 states were announced. Rhodes scholars head to Oxford in October 1922 for three years with an annual income of 60 pounds sterling. Highsmith was a fraternity honor man, football team member, and noted orator.
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Atlanta
E. W. Highsmith
Locust Grove
University of Georgia
Rhodes
Georgia
Com
Mit
Hichamith
Athens Ad Club Special Meeting Tue For Merchants
The Athens Ad Club invites all local merchants to a 3 4 Tuesday afternoon session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Hinton Security Building. A representative of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World will speak on a sales plan of interest to Athens merchants. The club touts cooperative work shaping business circles and calls the meeting very important.
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Athens Ad
Athena
Athens Ad Club
Chamber of Commerce
Hinton Securitie
Associated
Advertising Clubs of the World
Athens
New Agreement Reached Between Ministers and Sinn Fein
London reports a conference between government ministers and Sinn Fein delegates resulted in an agreement proposal with modifications for an Irish settlement. The terms will be submitted to Parliament and the Dáin Éireann for approval.
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London
Associated
Sinn Fein
Dan Eireann
Marshal Foch Tour Sets World Records, Admiration Grows
The See America Second tour by Marshal Foch, organized by the American Legion, nears its end as the special train heads east to enable his return to France on December 14. Legion chairman Alton Roberts says Foch, commander in chief of the Allied forces, holds an unmatched world-travel record with about 25,900 miles covered in sixty days, over 200 banquets, 60 honorary degrees, and appearances in nearly every state. He shares his views on luck, advice, and the value of preparation and calm confidence, stating that a true winner never accepts defeat, and that preparation plus firm spirit determines success.
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America
Marshal Foch
American Legion
France
Alton T. Roberts
Coromandeer
Nublic
Union
Foch
American Légion
Napoleon
Ameri
Lloyd George Will Not Attend Arms Conference
It is reported that Lloyd George will not come to the Washington arms conference. British officials indicated he will stay home due to domestic problems including Ireland, despite no direct word from London.
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Lloyd George
America
York
Washington
Law
Iitish Foreign Office
Measure by Brand Would Extend Life of Finance Board
Georgia Representative Charles H Brand proposes a one year extension of the War Finance Corporation beyond June 30 1921 to allow Congress to craft a permanent banking system for farm and live stock interests. The measure aims to sustain nationwide financial aid while developing broader rural credit structures. Loans approved today include figures for Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Florida Mississippi and Texas with export advances totaling 92000 and a new livestock loan company forming in Montana Nebraska with 1 million dollar capital.
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Charles H. Brand
Georgia
War Finance Cition
James A. Holloman
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
Yamare Ve
Brand
Congress
Federal Reserve
South
North Carolina
Southrolina
Virginia
Florida
Missisnippi
Texas
Monier
Nebraska
Alabama Whipping Case Nears Arrests, After Midnight Attack
COLUMBUS Ga. Officials continued an investigation into a late Saturday night whipping by night riders in Russell County Alabama of M C White 65 and the roadside body of W Blanney Green of Phoenix City was found nearby. A grandson Fit 5 sonson age 11 was wounded when gunfire erupted as the Whites fired into the night riders. White denied sharing any information about illicit distillers. Arrests expected soon.
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Columbus
Russell
County
Ala
M. C. White
W. Blanney Green
Phoenix City
Nson
Morse Sailed for New York Monday Night
The Associated Press reports that farmer W. Morse sailed from Havre on Monday night bound for New York.
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Morse
New York
PATNI
Associated Press
Paris
Ing W. Mores
Havre
Dooley Wounded in Birdsong Shootout at County Line
Fred Dooley, wounded while aiding officers in the Birdsong capture, is reported in very favorable condition at Ath Lee General Hospital. Birdsong was shot dead after holding the posse at bay with a shotgun for over an hour Sunday. Deputy John Brown, wounded in the hip and hands, is said to have minor injuries. county calm returned Monday evening as tensions eased.
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Fred Dooley
Oconee County
Aaron Birdsong
Athlee General Hospital
Phyaiciana
Dooley
John Brown
Birdsong
Fesuages
George County
Japan to waive right in Shantung amid naval talks
The report says Japan agreed to waive trade rights in Shantung after talks with Chinese delegates over the Kiao-Chow lease. Discussions in Tokio involve naval and military issues with the Big Three, not a political pact. Admiral Baron Kato indicated Japan may respond late this week to the naval proposal as Americans note Senate temper on matters of policy.
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Washington
Associated — Press
Japan
Shantung
Kiao-Chow
Spon High Authority
Esid
Ae Ae
Tokio
Baron Kato
Senate
Farm Bureau Will Meet Tuesday At Clarke Court House
Starke County Farm Bureau calls a regular December meeting for Tuesday at Clarke Court House. Chairman T. W. Morton urges full attendance of bureau members, farmers, and county businessmen to discuss key questions and plans for extensive 1920s work, with a program of important topics and upcoming activities. The meeting aims to unite the community for cooperative efforts.
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Farm Bureau
Clarke Court House
T. W. Morton
Starke County
Japan Faces Bargaining Game At Washington Conferences
In Washington reports say newspapers charged that a Japanesenegotiating position was delaying settlement. Baron Miral Katy, acting head of the Japanese delegation, said the talks could not be decided without full knowledge and consideration of the Japanese government.
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Washington
Miral
Katy
Sitesaea
Union says 41000 men cut strike plants deny effect
Industrial court notifies crowding must be curtailed as union officials announce workers across packing plants walk out while plants in Kansas City and Chicago operate. Governor warns martial law if crowds persist and unrest continues through Tuesday morning.
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Pramoont Bae i
Cdu
No U
Chicago
Industrial Court
Pene
Crowwde
Kansas City
Eypaciated Press
Kansas of Industrial Relations
Kan
18 Killed in Wreck On Monday in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a head on collision on the Philadelphia and Reading road near teré claimed 18 lives. Twenty five others were injured and rushed to hospitals as rescuers worked at the scene.
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Philadelphia
Songer
Phi
Reading Road
Teré
Parrot Shipment From Australia to Tilbury Arrives Aboard White Liner
A White liner arrived at Tilbury with a shipment of living animals from Australia and New Guinea. About two hundred parrots were among the consignments valued around £5,00.
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Tilbury
Eng
Australia
New Guinea
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