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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1921

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Anglo-Jap alliance to scrap heap by agreement report

A disjointed report cites Eamon de Valera and Cardinal Logue amid talks on a plebiscite in Ireland. Bishops urge treaty endorsement while Dail Eireann contemplates commission, with British policy and Ulster reactions under analysis.

Rati Hellas Alegtwee Peatance Petton Markin Dall Eireann Oll Howe Olyte Ulster F Feiner Tan de Valera Twatey Hia Eireann Caf! Eireann Eamon Dail Arthur Gyn Austin Chainister Defense

Recovered Jewelry Tied to Proctor Home Case

A dispatch reports recovery of $000 worth of Len jewelry from Colonel Wil Cooper Procter’s home. The items were found under a coal pile in a cellar used by Peter Welker. John C. Stratten, a Black defendant, pleaded not guilty at arraignment. other defendants face trial in a few days.

Wil Cooper Procter Cincinnati imes-Star Peter Welker Ciip John C. Stratten Quilty

Youth killed in attack on jail sparks manhunt

In Tac keon Kentucky a bloodless gunfight at a jail sent a youth to a critical condition and wounded several others. Guardsmen from Whitesburg and Hazard joined a search after the assault, while the jailer fled with three identified suspects to the Clark County jail in Winchester for safety.

Tackeon Neenindhs Whitesburg Lost Creek Breathitt Imple Allen Re. Allen Nts Ben Fearing Clark County

Lifer Paroled as Efforts of Fellow Convict Mentioned

A parole release highlights efforts of a fellow convict in a case tied to a life sentence. The report references a mine explosion in RussellvilleArk and details of a man awaiting transfer. The fragmented text notes an explosion and related investigation with limited readable specifics.

Lifer

Wallis Charges In 1918 Camp Wheeler Killing Debated

Macon reports confirm Marion J Wallis accused private Harley of being shot at Camp Wheeler in 1918. M C Brown, a Maton motorman, says he was within ten feet of Harley when shot, while Byron C Fowler, ex captain, disputes fatality and notes one man shot in camp hip wound. Fowler adds Harley may still be alive drawing disability pay.

Harley Mabe Marion J. Wallis Camp Wheeler M. C. Brown Maton Macor Brown Byron .C. Fowler Wallis Foform Mr. Walls Banner-Herald Associat Press Artillery Hill 160Th Military Police Section Cap Es Oeet Sn Macon Athenian Gaj Street Railway Atlanta Byron C. Fowster 122Nd Infantry Watson Georgia J. Wallis University of Georgia

Freed Charge in Knox County Court Verdict Not Guilty

Fragmented OCR text reports a Knox County case where Maud Moore faced charges and the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after a brief proceeding. The source text is garbled and lacks clear details on charges, dates, or the courtroom context.

Knoxville Teeenever Criminal Court of Knox County Acgi

Farmer Gives Of After Shooting Brother in Law

MACON GA John M Davis after shooting his brother in law Elmo Pee Jones faced County Jail Saturday Davis claimed Jones assaulted his family and driven them from their home his wife and daughter were robbed before the shooting doctors say Jones was shot in the breast with a shotgun and admitted to hospital accident or deliberate act remains under investigation

Macon John M. Davis Elmo P.ee

Two Warships Junked in Oakland Sale of Minnesota and Marblehead

Two former cruisers the Minnesota and the Marblehead sold for junk in Oakland California. The vessels helped US naval history during the Spanish American War and were cost about 6.0 million when built. Junk dealers expect material value around 560000. The Minnesota, a second class protected cruiser of 9360 tons, was among the ships sold.

Oakland Calif Minnesota Marblehead Navy Bauilt Pany Nashvishe Clentue- Cuba Miffiesota

War aims and abolition talk amid mobilization claims

The speech argues that war will not end abolition of death and insists nations will mobilize all industrial power to win. It suggests that even amid conflict governments and peoples strive to preserve morale and resources, pledging future restraint only after victory is secured.

Washington

Unexpected Visitor Traps and Scares Athens Observer

Reports tell of a large bird found near Athens after an unexpected visitor startled residents. The creature had a wingspan exceeding six feet and was described as possibly the largest eagle seen in the area. Local resident T. A. Whithead helped document the event and followed the bird to its landing to verify the sighting.

Athens Whitehead Goeelbly

Watson Attacks War Departments Records In Senate Hearings

Senate hearings surfaced more than one hundred veterans naming officers in accusatory testimony about wartime executions and alleged coverups. Senator Watson criticized the American Legion and highlighted questions over Roosevelt’s involvement and the accuracy of officers’ records in France. The session included references to a chilling image tied to a condemned soldier and calls for accountability.

Washington Senate Watson France Ablelés Tennessee Shields Walter E. Bethel Lst W. Son Roosevelt Navy Department Senator Watson William Hayward United States New York Brandegee Georgia American Legion Paris Acreennee

Navy lieutenant dies after car hits mule team crash

In Portsmouth Virginia a Navy lieutenant and a girl companion rode in a car that struck a mule team head on. The lieutenant John Raymond Middle Springs was brought to the naval hospital with a back injury and died minutes later after a hasty examination. The companion described the crash as the vehicle ramming the tongue of the wagon and striking him in the neck.

Portsmouth John Raymond Middle Springs Naval Hospital Middlebrook

Germany Fails to Pay 190 Million Gold Marks

Paris reports Germany has defaulted on 190 million gold marks due in the first two weeks of December. The reparations commission has not acted yet, and observers cite the German exchange crisis as a reason for inaction.

Associated Press Paris Germany

Lamont Party Narrowly Escapes Train Wreck

In North Carolina a party led by Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan Co. and including Arthur H. Lockett and Wil Cruger Cushman survived a wreck when a broken rail caused a derailment north of Pinehurst. The Pinehurst sleeper overturned but no injuries were reported. The party had traveled from New York, arriving in Pinehurst after a slower crossing of a creek bridge.

Pinehurst N. C Thomas W. Lamont J. P. Morgan Co Iice Arthur H. Lockett Wil Cruger Cushman New York Here Lamon Seaboard Line

Nobel Peace Prize for 1921 divided

Alan Edward Spinks is named in a fragmented report about the 1921 Nobel Peace Prize division. A distant telephone message from Grove Hill appears among the readable fragments, with unclear context and incomplete details about the prize allocation and related dignitaries.

Alan Edward Spinks Grove Hill

Commissary Fund Open To Donations Indue Officers

The Banner Commissary announces donations are welcome from now until Christmas. Led by H. J. Rowe as chairman and a board including C. J. Flanigen and Hugh H. Gordon Jr., the group has funded much charity over ten years. Donations may be left at The Banner Herald office or mailed with credits announced daily. Mrs Thomas FP Green chairs the Woman’s Rurality committee overseeing Christmas cheer for needy families, clothing, toys, and essentials, continuing a seven year tradition of Santa Claus visits.

Banner Commissary Banner- Herald H. J. Rowe C. J. Flanigen Hugh'h. Gordon Healy Santa Claus Mrn Thomas FP. Green Pyor

Suit Against Labor Board to Define Its Powers

Chicago reports the Pennsylvania railroad sues the Makes States railroad board to settle the board’s authority. Wageie Barton, chairman of the railroad labor board, says the injunction case will clearly define the board’s powers and their enforcement, stressing public interest.

Labor Board Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Makes States Railroad Board Wageie Barton Siroad Labor Board Barton

New Alignment Made Atp Sita To Bind United Treaty

Washington reports a new alliance plan among United States Great Britain and France to preserve Pacific waters amid fears of Japanese moves. The agreement aims to bind major powers though Senate ratification remains uncertain.

Senate Washington Pacific United States Japan France America

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