Griffeth predicts big rise in tourist travel along missing link
W G Griffeth, returning to Bryson City from a Pow Wow, said Athens Chamber of Commerce backs completing the Detroit-Miami Highway corridor. A Clarkesville meeting will outline North Georgia highway improvements, with Athens and Bryson City set to gain as tourists use the route. Attendees from western North Carolina Tennessee and Georgia totaled about 200.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
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Tennessee
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State Line
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Kelly E. Bennett
Old Georgia Road Survey in Early State Highway Tale
Larry Gantt records inquiries about the historic Federal Highway laid out by legislature around 1818. Capt. Dozier recalls his father building forty miles and notes route shifts, Indian trails used, and slave labor employed for the road from Augusta to the mountains, with limited details beyond Jackson County.
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Control of Straits Offers A Problem
The Near East conference delegation debates how to oversee the Turkish Straits. Proposals vary between League of Nations oversight and a separate international unit. Russia, Turkey, and the United States are not League members, sparking objections to a purely League solution. Lord Curzon mentioned a possible administration plan in vague terms. Ismet Pasha and Turkish associates show limited enthusiasm for the League, while Bolshevik leaders condemn it due to US non membership.
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Ismet Pasha
Tchitcherin
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Hotel Register Brought Into Court In Damages Suit
In Oxford Mississippi Frances E Birkhead a former stenographer sues Governor Lee M Russell for 100000 in a Federal district court. Evidence included a hotel register and testimony by Governor Russell and friend Perry. Delays occurred as witnesses missed and illness interrupted proceedings. The jury reportedly found for the defendant with a verdict recorded after six.
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Joe Rus
Frances Birkhead
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Frances E. Birkhead
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Major Perry
EB. R. Holmes
United States
Singer to Appear Despite Protests in Los Angeles
Madame Gad ski a noted diva arrived from San Francisco amid protests by American Legion members and other groups who seek to bar her from a concert over alleged pro German WWI sympathies. Friends insist only force could stop her, with city officials and business groups expected to press the board of police commissioners to restrain the event. The District Attorney says police protection is owed and the board may be told to prevent riots by blocking the show if demonstrations loom.
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San Francisco
Frends
American Legion
Board of Police
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Better Business Bureau
California Music Trades Aspiiation
Legion
Mme. Gadsik
DRY CHRISTMAS 10 BE ENFORCED INN METRO POLITAN MOVE
New York authorities push strict Dry Christmas enforcement with citywide orders to all patrolmen. Officers in previously raided premises must file end of shift reports detailing owners staff customers premises equipment liquor and ticket information including prices.
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Mas City
Polish Riots Reach Warsaw Amid Deaths and Injuries
Rioting in Warsaw leaves casualties and many injured as clashes flare after President Gabe N er maerly Gmars faces tensions in Poland. Authorities report multiple arrests and ongoing security measures as the unrest unfolds in the capital.
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Associated Press
Gabe Nermaerly
Women Voters to Hold Meeting at Georgian Hotel
The League of Women Voters will hold a meeting at the Georgian hotel Tuesday at 1 pm with a luncheon and speeches on the state's tax question. Dr. J H McPherson will deliver the main address, with invited visitors from Emory University and Atlanta. Governor-elect Clifford Walker will not attend. State Tax Commissioner Henry J Fullbright will speak. Luncheon plate is fifty cents. reservations are not required.
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J. H
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Emory University
Atlanta
Clifford Walker
Henry J. Fullbright
Woman Struck by Train Near Death in Athens
Mary Parrott a 60 year old resident of Newtown was struck near the Pulaski street crossing by Seaboard vestibule No. 6 heading north shortly after 11 am Monday. She remained conscious after being mangled, described a shove by a man she did not know, and was taken to St Mary's hospital where doctors fear she will not survive. Police doubt intentional mischief but will detain the man if found.
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Athens
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Newtown
Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
A brief notice indicates a meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at 9 30 to discuss pending items.
South American arms conference sparks Argentina Brazil clash
Buenos Aires reports a heated exchange among South American press over a arms conference. Argentina editorials oppose Brazil's plan, accusing it of imperialist aims and secret diplomacy, while Brazilian writers say Brazil's goals are misunderstood. Other nations like Chile Uruguay and Peru participate.
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Draft question may receive fresh attention this week
New York reports the draft question agitating baseball circles since five major minor leagues exercised the option and refused to grant selective privilege to majors or minors. Major and minor leagues meet in New York to consider amending the 1921 agreement so all minor leagues are bound and have no choice, as commissioners push for broader player limits or new understandings.
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New York
K. M. Tandis
Minora
University speakers urge repeal of general property tax in Georgia
Monday night at the University of Georgia a joint faculty meeting urged abandoning the general property tax and adopting a more equitable system. Speakers attacked repeal of the tax equalization law and called for substitutes to improve fairness in taxation. The discussion included criticism of current methods and proposals for a revised tax structure.
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Stewart
Palm Beach Kids Arrive at Palace in Athens
The Palm Beach Kids open Monday at the Palace theatre with Ineze Marvin Kathryne Jones and Flo Cassidy. The jazz act features violin dancing and piano with strong singing and stylish costuming. Four performances run Tuesday and Wednesday, drawing praise for musicianship and stage presence.
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Palace Theatre
Ineze Marvin
Kathryne Jones
Flo Cassidy
Miss Canssidy
Athens
Palace
Baptist Campaign Progress Report At First Baptist
Weekly subscriptions reach 238.53 by 406 members with an aim of 946.10 each week. Campaign runs three more days and shows a 53.69 increase over last year’s pledges. Correction: team eight is captained by Dave Paddock replacing Dr C N Walker. H B J Rowe misread as Hid Davis.
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C. Nw Walker
Dave Paddock
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Hiptead
Hid
Davis
Big Construction Boom Sets pace for Athens housing
The Athens housing boom continues with 16 major construction projects under way and a surge in home building. After years of scarce new homes postwar, many small cottages and bungalows rise on vacant lots in new neighborhoods. Nearly fifty thousand dollars in November permits indicate owner occupancy, with more owners planned for 1923. Materials firms report growing inquiries as lots are prepared for building. The housing shortage drives expectant buyers to plan affordable small homes and thrive on the current momentum.
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Athens
Trovtse
Atheny
Pistol Battle In Theatrical Row In New York
A revolving duel broke out in a theater district street involving four men inside a car and four on foot early Monday. The exchange left 25 rounds fired with no injuries reported, and police prevented further harm. Charles Rosen and Mayer Alberts Werden were identified as witnesses.
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Charles Rosenald
Mayer Alberts
Auto Crashes Into Street Car No One Hurt
An automobile driven by a man named Moss collided with a street car on Milledge Avenue Monday evening. Weather rain reduced visibility and the car struck the rear of the street car. No injuries were reported, and the street car was wrecked.
Georgia National Bank Redeems War Bonds
The bank announces that War Saving certificates due January 1, 192%, and Liberty Bonds bearing A B C D EB F may be redeemed or changed through Georgia National Bank for payment at maturity. The bond department warns that the handling requires effort to ensure prompt and immediate application by holders.
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