Ferdinand Phinizy and Early Oglethorpe settlers in Georgia
Larry Gantt reviews the early history of Oglethorpe County noting Ferdinand Phinizy as a pivotal Italian founder. The piece traces his migration from Bowling Green to Athens, his business ventures, and his role in shaping the county’s development, including family ties and notable descendants.
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Oglethorpe
Ashings
Athens Bane
Phint
Shotuk
Stephens
Phinizy
Ogle
Ferdinand Phinisy
Mathews
Oglethorpe County
Wilkes
Ferdinand Phinizy
George F. Platt
Brooks
Almi Georgia
George Hyell
Lexington
Woorstock
Fernand Phinizy
Ainl
Bowling Green
Ignewnna Woutstork
Ife
Ani
Setethorpe
Athens
Jacob Tylalsy
Perdinand
Aliobaret
Marco
Jacob
Howling Green
Ferdh Orent
Ims Bey
Daya
al ‘Tai Tad
Ferdinand
Franklin Alonzo Church
Benjamin
Pal- Mes
Divine
John F. LeConte
California
Sanfons
Mathemate Tiamsa Rutherford
Tes
University
E University
Ath
Augusta
Soir Ceorgia Railroad
Ompany
Ale Pier Rein
Flianetal
Ford's Contract To Go To Congress At Noon Thursday
Secretary Weeks announced he would transmit to Congress at Noon Thursday his report on the Ford Muscle Shoals contract. Weeks completed his report Tuesday and discussed it with President Harding at a cabinet meeting and received the President's approval for transmission to Congress.
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Ford
Congress
Washington
Weeks
Newspapers Fear Indian Outbreak Through Propaganda
London reports via Associated Press note Gandhi’s non cooperation plan expanding from Bardell and Ananand to a wider area. Movements in Guntur district support the decision while unrest grows in Barabanki and North Oudh with rumors of wine in dispensaries and pork fat in manufacturing feeding Hindu Muslim tensions. Authorities warn inflammable material and possible disturbances, cited as both precaution and preparation.
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London
Associated Press
India
M. K. Gandhi
Bardell
Ananand
Guntur
Barabank
Idol
Oudh
Morning Telegraph
Women Join Men At Public Meeting In Calcutta
Women from Bengal and Punjab spoke at a public non cooperation meeting in Calcutta on Sunday, which police dispersed. One hundred and eight men were arrested.
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Calcutta
Bengal
Punjab
Roof Collapse Damages B&O Freight Depot in Washington
A section of the Baltimore and Ohio freight depot roof on Flint Street near Florida Avenue in northeast Washington collapsed late Tuesday. Eight men had just left for the day. authorities believe no one was injured despite the structural failure.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Flint Street
Florida Avenue
Five Power Naval Treaty To Be Publicly Delivered Wednesday
Preparations to present publicly the five power naval and submarine treaties at Wednesday’s open session of the arms conference were completed in committee after the British and French delegates exchanged sharp remarks over submarine tonnage. It was predicted the Japanese Chinese agreement for restoration of Shantung to China might be formally announced Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shantung
China
Henry Talbot to Lecture on Gothic Cathedrals in Athens
The Athens Art Association hosts Rev. Henry Roswell Talbot, canon of Washington Cathedral, for an illustrated talk on Gothic cathedrals. Rector A G Richards invites the meeting at the Parish House with no admission charge.
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Athens Art Association
Henry Roswell Tabot
Washington
A. G. Richards
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Canon Talibot
France
England
Chartren
Paris
Amiens
Rheims
Beau Exeter
Canterbury
Lincoln
Gloucester
York
Athena Art Association
Local Art Association
James L. Sibley
Tobacco Census Shows Decrease In Amount Held
Washington report shows leaf tobacco held by manufacturers and dealers on January 1 totaling 1,661,845,372 pounds, up from 1,446,914,469 pounds a year earlier. Chewing, smoking, export, and cigar types added 1,174,807,083 pounds versus 1,061,696,401 pounds. cigar types 313,315,823 pounds.
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Washington
Ice Bureau
Cassville Bank Robbery Reports $12,000 Loss in Bonds
CARTERSVILLE Georgia The Bank of Cassville was robbed Monday night of about twelve thousand dollars in Liberty Bonds and other papers. No cash was taken and the loss is fully covered by insurance, according to reports reaching here Tuesday.
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Cassville Bank
Cartersville
Georgia
Bank of Cassville
Here
Liberty
Income Tax in Nutshell for Individuals and Filing Deadlines
A brief tax notice outlines who must file in 1972, with thresholds for single and married filers, the March 15 deadline for returns and payments, and where to file. It references Form 1040A and 1040 for full directions, laws, and regulations, noting a standard four percent tax on taxable income and exemptions.
Retailer Earnings in 1920 A Harvard Study Reveals True Profits
Atlantic Coast Merchant reports Harvard Business Bureau figures showing 1920 retailer net profits average 1.8 percent with gross margins around 27.8 percent and total expenses near 25.9 percent. The piece argues merchants faced high costs and deserve fair treatment amid public scrutiny.
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Asia
Business Research Bureau
Harvard University
Research Bureau
Business Anch Bureau
Harvard Bureau of Research
Authorities Propose Wage Deflation to Spur Revival
Magne W. Alexander of the National Industrial Conference Board tells luncheon groups in Chicago that high living costs stem from coal and fuel prices plus transportation. He urges wage deflation in key trades to lower rents and unlock building, freight, and machinery activity, predicting mass unemployment drop if prices and wages deflate sufficiently. The chief obstacle, he says, is insufficient deflation.
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Chicago
Magnue W. Alexander
National Industrial Conference Board of New York
Illinoia Manufacturer’s Association
National Metal Trade Association
National Founder Association
Alexander
Hines View Supports No General Rail Rate Cut
Walter D. Hines former director general of the railroad administration testified to the Interstate Commerce Commission that rail earnings are too low for a broad freight rate reduction. He warned such cuts would deplete railroad finances and fail to spur enough business, arguing a billion dollars yearly investment is needed to improve equipment and facilities. He said current business weakness stems from postwar adjustment rather than high rates.
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Washington
Walter D. Hines
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce
Transportation Evers
Hines
Great War. “Considering the Effect of A Possible General Reduction Weust
Miss Upshaw Sees Hope of Recovery After Accident
Washington reports Miss Caroline Upshaw, niece of a representative, is on the path to recovery after a crush injury from a fall resulted in a limb amputation. Doctors say she has a good chance of recovery.
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Washington
Caroline Upshaw
Upshaw
Encampment Meeting of Division 14 Held in Commerce
The Fourteenth Division I O F F convened in Commerce Georgia on a Friday with Harrold T Tuck presiding due to severe weather. Reports show the patriarchal branch thriving. a large Brunswick stew meal was served. next summer sessions move to Pocataligo and winter sessions to Athens with annual summer meetings at various lodges.
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Commerce
I. O
Harold T. Tuck
Athens
Brunswick
R. F. Hosch
Union
Pocataligo
Georgia
Oliver
Hayes
Tuck
Oliver Encamps
Nort& DD
G. Ps
Will Gober
Co. M. Almand
R. F. Davis
R. & Bramsett Olive
Sei
BE. E. McCay
Sentinel
E. L. Jackson
Pneumonia Not Yet Conquered By Vaccination
Albany N Y medical officials report that vaccination did not prove effective in conquering pneumonia after testing 19,000 patients over a year. The study showed pneumonia prevailed in both vaccinated and unvaccinated groups with no harmful effects but no clear conclusions. Dr Herman N Biggs noted the NYC pneumonia influenza peak may have passed.
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Albany, N
Herman N. Biggs
Biggs
New York City
Slays Woman Then Rival And Stabs Man Peacemaker
In Birmingham Alabama Manuel Gallego allegedly killed Anita Parres and Roberto Romeres then stabbed Caesar Ruby while he tried to intervene. He pursued and shot Romeres and later struck Ruby with a stiletto as Ruby tried to halt the assault.
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Woman
Man
Birmingham
Ala
Anita Parres
Roberto Romeres
Manuel Gallego
Caesar Ruby
Gallego
Rumeres
Ruby
Athens Gas Rate Review Set by Commission
Georgia gas producers face hearings on rate revision across Savannah Macon Waycross Valdosta Athens Augusta Americus Brunswick Columbus Griffin Rome excluded due to pending case. Hearings run March 12 to 17 with a current city rate of 15 dollars and 1.65 in suburbs.
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Atlanta
Lomara
Savannah
Macon
Waycross and
Valdes
Athens
Augusta
Americus and
Brunswicker
Columbus and Grif
Rome
Has & Case Pendickia
Arbuckle Slay Trial Continues Amid Testimony Clash
San Francisco trial of Roscoe Arbuckle enters testimony phase with prosecutors seeking to strike witness Misa Prevost on grounds of conflicting statements to police. Defense argues against removal as questions linger over admissibility of physician and handwriting expert testimony set for Wednesday.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle Lelased
Misa Zey Prevost
Schwab urges American value standard for tariffs
Charles M. Schwab, speaking to the tariff convention via a letter read by J. Edgar Ton, argues tariffs must rest on American valuation to fix how foreign exchange fluctuations distort wages, prices, and orders. He says current laws are outdated and inoperative, urging replacement with American standards of value to restore prosperity and protect labor and revenue.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
J. Edgarton
Mr. Echwab
Congress
Prisoners Escape Greenwood Jar in North Carolina
Greenwood North Carolina prisoners Howard Bridges and another inmate named Walker escaped from the clut jail during nightly safekeeping. Sheriff Benson of Rutherfordton North Carolina reported they sawed their way to liberty early Tuesday. The pair were later arrested in Monticello Georgia on a robbery charge near Rutherfordton.
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Greenwood
N. C
Howard Bridges
Walker
Lodge
Clut
Benson
Rutherfordton
Iberty
Monticello Ga
Rhode Island Mills Face Statewide Textile Strike
Providence Rhode Island a general strike on all textile plants in the state was ordered by Thomas F McMahon president of the United Textile Workers Local unions were told to meet the Rhode Island textile council to finalize plans for the anticipated fight. All Pawtuxet Valley mills that announced wage reductions were closed Tuesday except one at Arkwright.
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Providence
R. I
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers
Rhode Island Textile Council
Rhode Island
Pawtuxet Valley
Arkwright
Berrien Sought on Warrant in School Warrant Fraud
Fulton Sheriff reports R N Berrien Jr sought on a warrant charging larceny after trust of 42000 in school warrants. He was in Paducah Tuesday and will be extradited soon as possible, announced at the Sheriff’s office.
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Atlanta
R. N. Berrien, Jr
Sheriff's Office
Banks Take Money Advanced for Loans
Banks advance funds to Federal Reserve for agricultural purposes and livestock debts. The note describes banks handling estas funds and debts to the Federal Reserve Board in Washington.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
Estas
Federal Reserve Board
Senate passes debt refund bill amid caucus over soldiers bonus
Washington reports the Senate approved a bill refunding eleven dollars of foreign debt into securities maturing within 26 years by a 39 to 26 vote. Democrats split with Borah LaFollette opposing. Republican leaders plan to take up the separate soldiers bonus bill after a caucus. Officers urged swift action before the Ways and Means committee.
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Washington
Senate
Xy Borah
LaFollette
Wwaya and Means Committee
Noted lecturer Grace Wilmot to speak on home economics
The Home Economics Division invites Alba homemakers to a weekly program with Grace Wilmot, a noted lecturer from Niagara, sharing methods for coloring and home crafts. She will present lantern slides and demonstrations at the Athens Woman's Club Auditorium Friday at 4 PM and again Friday evening for Farm Bureau members and local home workers.
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Pearl Agriculture
Alba
Grace BR. Wilmot
Mra
Wilmot
Athens
College of Agriculture
Nivi
Old Farm Bureau
Logo of Agriculture
Brother Of Two Men Atlanta
Georgia obituary notice for Mr. J. B. Brooks, a well known resident of the Atlanta area aged fifty six. funeral Tuesday at Bethel Church with interment in the churchyard. Arrangements by Awtry and Dex. Survived by wife three daughters Katie Mae Ettle Lou, three brothers B W Brooks R L Brooks, and C H Terry, two sisters Lula Wilson and Mrs. C. H. Terry.
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Atlanta
J. B
Bethel Church
Stone Tain
Awtry
Brooks
Ace
Queston
Curtis
Ines
Katie Mae
Ettle Lou
B. W. Brooks
R. L. and
Ge» Brooks
Arnoldsville
Lula Wilson
C. H. Terry
Albany, Ga
Oconee Church Ordains New Deacons
WINDER near Barrow County a Baptist church held ordination Sunday for deacons Joe Crowley and Courtenay Elder. The ordination sermon was preached by Rev. W. M. Colla from Winterville, with Rev. J. W. Meeter of the Winder News serving as pastor.
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Winder
Inth Baptist Church
County
Barrow
Runday
Joe Crowley
Courtenay Elder
W. M. Colla
Winterville
J. W. Me’ Ter
Winder News
More Agricultural Advances Announced
Washington reports approval of new agricultural advances totaling 210 units. Government agencies cite innovative farming techniques and boosted support for research. The announcements aim to improve crop yields, expand export potential, and strengthen rural development across multiple states.
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Larry Gantt
Margaret
Colono
Fernandez
John F. Phinisy
John
Charles H. Phinizy
Sarah
Furdell
Etiza
Gray
Mobile
Jacol Thingy
Ferdinand Twizy
Gon
John B. Stewart
Floyd
John Dbavy
Hanan
Heckenridge
Ken
Virginia
Geor
Newpapers
Gandi
Robert B. Holmes
Norgan
Sparta Bank
Henry Talbot
Athens Artist Association
Washington Cathedral
Art Club
Eedeenes E Melon Vee Light, Power
Elvery
Tuck, Bramblett and Jackson
Fatty
Schwab
Greenwood Jar
Rhode Island Mills
Berrien
New Bh
Fulton
Grace R. Wilmot
Twee Men
Oconee Church
Washinton
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