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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1922

Page

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Effort to Molest Barrow Man Prompts Klan Concern

R L Woodruff of Winder Barrow County reports masked visitors in Ku Klux Klan regalia. He pleaded with Governor Hardwick for protection saying local authorities cannot ensure safety. A mass meeting debated law and order with a plan for a second gathering next week. Governor cites need for state militia if civil authorities cannot protect life and property.

R. L. Woodruff Winder Barrow County Ku Klux Klan Banner-Herald Mr. Woodruff Hardwick Woodruff Superior Court Blanton Fortson Duke Ross Ross A Anh Barrow County Court House Secon Court House Law and Order Hbo Georgia

Athens urged to host migratory tourists for extended stays

Larry Gantt reports Mr Winn urges Athens to entice touring caravans and seasonal visitors from the South. He cites conversations with tourists traveling to Florida who praised Athens location and hopes the city can market lodging and investment opportunities during winter camps. Local business groups may back a plan to welcome campers and promote sustained visitor revenue.

Larry Gantt Hoh Sinn Rotary Wini Winn Mick Athens Florida Ud i Mr. Winn Ida Georgian Forda South

Four Join U. S. Navy In Athens

Enlistments reported in Athens show four men joining the United States Navy. The readable names include James Wind and Mien of and Aoldsvilien, with additional details obscured by the damaged OCR text.

U. S. Navy Athens Ty Navy James

Palm Beach Trio Delights Athens Audience at Palace

The Palm Beach trio led by Inez Marvin of Atlants gave a well received performance in Athens attracting locals who braved the weather to enjoy violin selections by Marvin, joined by Katherine Jones, Flo Cassidy on piano, and a dancer. They remain in Athens through Thursday at the Palace, offering entertaining numbers and a chance to hear Marvin famed for her violin in Humoresque.

Palm Beach Inez Marvin Atlants Stella Athens Mieg Marvin Katherine Jones Flo Cassidy Palace Marvin

British interest in US debt talks to ease Allied loans

London reports that Britain plans discreetly to question the United States about willingness to discuss canceling the French debt or a conference on European debts. French sources doubt such action. Poincaré stresses Europe must mend its debts without US aid. Adjourned talks left Paris negotiations uneasy.

London Great Britain Amercan Daily Telegraph United States Amerca Poincaire Europe Atlantic America Paris

Governors Prohi Session In January Reported

Washington dispatch notes the Governors Conference on prohibition to be called by President Harding. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but reference to a formal session and potential discussions follow.

Washington Harding

Last Income Tax Payment Due December Fifteenth

The article notes the final income tax payment for 1922 is due December 15 at the internal revenue office. After this payment, no further payments occur until the filing date around March 15 of the next year, with a nod to Christmas timing.

Internal Revenue Collector Santa Claus

Mystery Surrounds Hart Killing at Fort Benning

Columbus Ga Early Tuesday the probe into Sergeant William S Hart fifteenth tank battalion Fort Benning death continues with a special army board convening at 10 30 A M at the reservation after a day of investigation with no result The body of Hart enlisted from White Plains New York remains at a local undertaker awaiting word from relatives in the east and a military funeral is planned.

Columbus William S. Hart Tank Fort Benning Special Army Board Hart White Plains New York

Baptist Goal Is Almost Reached

Members of the First Baptist Church increased their subscriptions to support the church finances. Reports from Tuesday night show weekly pledges totaling 280.57 with 57.00 still needed to reach the weekly goal of 246.10. Eleven members were pledged to pay their shares during the weekly duties, continuing steady support for the cause.

First Baptist Church

Woman resembles famed murderess held in Casper jail

A woman arrested near the Casper railroad station is said by police to closely match the appearance of Mrs. Clara Phillips, the Los Angeles hammer murderess. She resisted identification, asked for a dark cell, and could not produce tickets or personal details as detectives sought to confirm her identity amid notes of possible Billings and Idaho connections. A man accompanying her remains at large.

Casper Wyo Clara Phillips Los Angeles Hammer Billings Montana Munday Hillips Seen Kaho Falls Idaho Phillips Albert. Meadows

Four Bandits Take $19,000 from Logan Square Bank

Chicago police report four bandits robbed the Logan Square Trust and Savings Bank on Tuesday seizing $19,000 from a messenger. No injuries reported as investigators search for suspects and review surveillance.

Chicago Logan Square Trust and Savings Bank

Rogers Leads Savannah Mayor Race At Eleven PM

In Savannah the municipal campaign between incumbent Murray M. Stewart and James M. Rogers shows Rogers with a narrow lead at 11 pm as five of seventeen precincts report, giving Rogers a majority of 87 votes amid a hard fought contest.

Rogers Savannah Murray M. Stewart James".m. Rogers

Campaign Begins Wednesday to Wipe Out Tuberculosis

State leaders push tuberculosis campaign as a joint effort with Allen Fleming Jr Post addressing pre school training for Athens children. Mrs VerNooy outlined a mobile nursery and playroom plan while Legion members were urged to back a school for parenting. New members Dr C J Decker A T Levy H 5s Bakery joined. post to move meetings to Knights of Pythias Hall and discuss city and county board appointments.

The American Legion Athens Frank A. Holden Allen R. Fleming, Jr C. A. VerNooy Legion C. J. Decker A. T. Levy H. 5S Bakery Knights of Pythias Hall Henry H. West

Women urged to push tax reform in Georgia

Athens leaders of the League of Voters urged women to aid tax reform and support income and classified tax plans to improve Georgia government. Dr J H T McPherson and state tax commissioner H J Fullbright warned the current law is poorly enforced and could harm schools, urging pre election civic work and renewed equalization efforts. Representing Clarke County, Frank A Holden called for electing capable lawmakers, as delegates to the state convention of the Woman Voters were chosen with alternates named.

Athens League of Voters Georgie J. H. T. McPherson H. J. Fullbright Voters League Georgian Palm Garden McPherson Movement For Vicaroony Comin Ner Fullbright Fullbright Georgia Frank A. Holden Clarke County Gue of Women Voters L. L. Hendren Josephine Wilkina R. S. Pond Preston Brooks John Morris

Workers 10 Sell Christmas Seals on Streets Today

Fulton County reports a halved tuberculosis death rate over ten years. Citizens urged to buy Christmas Seals to fund anti tuberculosis efforts in Clarke County. Seals sold at post office and other public places. street workers and committees listed with Mrs. Louis Johnson chairing.

Ales Clarke County Edwards Community Council Georgia Dan H. Dupree Maine Raglas Chloe Jackson State Board of Healse Worman’s Club Mra. Louis John 200 Esdamey Ed Jacke Rachel Griget P. F. Mra Lucy Leah Mathis Jus Talmadge R. J. Hancoel J. 8. Brewert W. GC. A Kin R. White James L. Brown Brown Audrey Harris Mix Goldmin J. Dornblatt Mise Ola. Dornblatt Poster Mike Nelila Foster Miga Cooper Oconee Street W. M. Saye Wilson Misa Lucy Kirk Nanahala P. Ty A Mra. C Will Kirk Huis+ ri le cre Nicos

Detroit Farmer Faces Defense Fees in Ford Case

Detroit Mich Noy J Ford wealthy Wayne county farmer Tuesday faced possible orders to pay defense costs for his wife May B Ford charged with trying to hire a gunman to kill him Attorneys for Mrs Ford planned to seek 10000 for preliminary fees 3000 for defense expenses if she goes to trial and a divorce hearing could be held immediately Ford said women and death were synonymous in his two marriages and he would be a single man from now on

Detroit Mich Noy J. Ford Wayne County May B. Ford Ford

Woman Run Over by Train Survives At Hospital

Mary Parrott, a 40 year old Black woman, was struck by a Seaboard vestibule train near Polaski Street while gathering coal. She remains alive at St Mary’s hospital, though both legs were amputated below the knees and her face bruised. A nearby Negro man tried to pull her free but she moved back onto the tracks as the engine passed.

Mary Parrott St. Mary's Hospital Polaski Street Sid Othar

American Consul Shot and Wounded in Malta

Mason Mitchell of New York American consul on Malta was shot near the sea today. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. The assailant fled but was promptly pursued. Mitchell, a long and varied career actor writer traveler and diplomat, expressed disbelief at the attack.

Valetta Malta Associated Press Mason Mitchell New York Mitchell Mitchell Soha Grata Consula Hamilton N. Y

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