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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

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Modern Apartment Houses Needed for Athens England

Citizens debate Athens housing as capital pours into rental needs. Prominent locals Carl Lipscomb and Thalton discuss building modern apartments, backed by strong capital, to supply at least 26 new homes. The piece links religious attendance, Sabbath observance, and community welfare to urban development and church influence.

Elthary Athens Leeds Ecoteman Frank Lipscomb Thalton Miletee Avenue Broad St Hanner li

A B and A Murder Trial Continued Chapter

A Birmingham murder case faced delay as principal witness 0 C Fairfield was arrested. Reported illness among witnesses caused postponement of proceedings in the A B and A murder trial, with defense and prosecution awaiting further developments.

U . Georgia Stubbs Mer Kanor W. T. Ae Birmingham Trycer Ates Duincipal

Kiwanis Club Plans 7th Anniversary Event

Plans are under way for a Kiwanis Club meeting next Tuesday at the Y M C A to mark the International organization's seventh anniversary and a ladies night. Intant secretary Van Noy Wier says all members are urged to bring a lady. those without a partner may face noticeable absence. District Lt Governor Samuel Green of Atlanta may attend along with other Kiwanis officials. Pat Lamkin's program committee is preparing speeches on Kiwanianism and lively activities.

Kiwanis Club Y. M. CG International Organization Kiwanianta van Noy Wier

Winds Blow Car Down Street to Crash On Post

A car owned by Dr. T. J. Wooster of the University of Georgia faculty was blown from its parking spot by strong winds on a Athens street, crashing into a street post in front of the Athens Railway and Electric Company. The post was torn down. the Dodge suffered dented running boards but remained operable. Officials note this is the third or fourth time a front post has been knocked down by passing vehicles in similar wind events.

T. J. Wooster University of Georgia Tinge Avenue Athens Railway and Electric Company Kay

Chancellor Barrow Attending Griffin Trustees Meeting

Chancellor David C. Barrow departed Athens Tuesday evening for Griffin to attend a meeting of the trustees of the Georgia Experiment Station. He had just closed the city session at noon Tuesday after presiding Monday at the opening of the new Normal School in the area.

David C. Barrow Athens Griffin The Georgia Experiment Station Barrow Normal School

Arbuckle’s Second Trial Opens in San Francisco

San Francisco jury pool selected as seven temporary jurors and a police court dismissal in Minnie Neighbors perjury case mark the opening of William S. Arbuckle’s second manslaughter trial here. The proceedings follow her testimony in the first trial related to the Rescue Arbuckle case.

San Francisco Minnie Neighbors Arbuckle

Freight Rates Fall Under Economic Laws

Daniel Illard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio, told the Interstate Commerce Commission on its transportation charges inquiry that railroad rates are being slowly forced downward by economic laws. He warned that artificial acceleration would benefit the roads over the public.

Washington Daniel Illard Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission

Machinery starts to put treaty in effect at Dublin Castle

Dublin. Summoning of the South Irish Parliament to meet Saturday by Arthur Griffith and his cabinet began evacuating Dublin Castle. Eamon De Valera said the party would ignore the summons and pursue independence, predicting decisions within six to nine months under British threat.

Dublin Associated Reas Arthur Griffith Jail Eireann She Dublin Castle Eamon de Valera

Governor urges central government overhaul in state

Richmond report says centralization of the state government is recommended to the legislature. It would grant the governor power to remove and appoint all department heads to promote efficiency. A constitutional amendment would bar from office those who are politically dry but personally wet.

Richmond

Two Negroes Held In Connection With Alabama Murder

Birmingham police arrested John Pearson and Wilson Eubanks in connection with the Tuesday night murder of Mrs Crawford near her Crawford home. Two other suspects reported seeing the pair near the scene Tuesday night. Mrs Crawford was struck with a heavy instrument, apparently an axe, and left unconscious.

Birmingham John Pearson Wilson Eubanks Mra Crawford

Woman's Party Aims Virginia Equality Before Law

The National Woman's Party began a Richmond campaign to make Virginia the first Southern state to place women on equality before the law with men. Similar drives will follow in Kentucky Maryland South Carolina and Mississippi legislatures.

Woman's Party Virginia Washington National Woman's Party Richmond Kentucky Maryland South Carolina Mississippi

Woodrow Wilson Foundation to be discussed at mass meeting

State chairman Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah and county chair T H McHatton will lead a mass meeting in Athens to form a Woodrow Wilson Foundation plan. Subscriptions to the foundation will be started and the program will feature speeches by leading local citizens. Monday January 16 is Woodrow Wilson Day with University of Georgia and local schools expected to observe and promote the movement.

Woodrow Wilson Foundation M.C. A Woodrow Wilson Athens Clarke County Woodrow Wilson , Foundation Hon Pleasant A. Stovall Savannah Foundation T. H. McHatton University State ,Normal School Lucy Cobb ‘Institute

Infant Earl Fights In Court For 3 Million Estate

In London Mrs Eleanor Brownlee, famed for British racing circles, seeks control of the late Earl of Shrewsbury's estate totaling about 3 million. The case centers on alleged manipulation of the Earl while he was vulnerable. Mrs Brownlee denies the charges as the will probate faces scrutiny.

Earl of Shrewsbury

Farmers Plan to Sell Cream to Augusta Market

Emanuel county plans to ship cream to Augusta market with C Garner coordinating temporarily. Barnwell county hosts two boll weevil meetings on January 17 at 10 am and 2 pm, H G Boylaton presiding. Darlington touts cooperative tobacco marketing with 6,000,000 pounds signed for five years through Tri State Tobacco Marketing Association.

Emanuel Augusta Bwainsboro C. Garner Emanuel County Augusta Garner Bwainsboro Barnwell 8. C Blackville Lyric Theatre H. G. Boylaton Darlington Darlington County A. H. Ward E. E. McGill Tri- State Tobacco Marketing Association Noanty Executive Committee

County official sets Friday hearing on burning allegations

MOULTRIE Ga. A county commissioner announced a Friday hearing on charges filed by citizens accusing J C Grawart chief county police of participating in the burning near here last summer of a negro convicted of killing a white girl.

Moultrie J. C. Grawart Here

Clarke County Healthful Place Population Uptrend

Clarke County shows a healthy growth with 694 births and 384 deaths last year. Reports indicate six murders and five personal crisis incidents, reflecting a rising population driven by high birth rates and a relatively low death rate.

J. C. Barrow Clarke County

Dr Porter Speaks At Varsity YMCA On Thursday Night

Doctor K R Porter pastor of the First Christian Church will address University faculty and students at the Young Men's Christian Association building Thursday at 7 pm on Immortality from the Scientific Point of View A large crowd is expected as Porter is regarded a forceful city minister.

Dr. Porter YMCA KR. L. Porter First Christian Church Young Men's’ Christian Association Doctor Porter

Worst Winter Gale Strikes New York and New Jersey

The worst winter gale, clocked at 90 mph at Sandy Hook, battered the coasts of New York and New Jersey, unmoored small boats in New York harbor, delayed incoming liners at quarantine, and caused injuries from falling cornices. A 14 year old girl, Ann LaCart, was killed by a falling limb amid the storm.

New York Associated Preea Sandy Hook New Jersey New York Harbor Jeter Ann LaCart

Railroad Loan Request Sought From State Commission

A fragment notes Nortel seeks a ten year government loan from the state Commerce Commission. Details are unclear in the unreadable OCR segment, but the item concerns a transportation company requesting financial support from regulatory authorities.

Railroad Ashington State Commerce Commission Wea. A

Prohibition Smuggling Vessels List Grows to Twenty

Federal authorities issued a list of rum running vessels readied for action at prohibition headquarters. The compilation now names about twenty ships, both American and foreign, aiding enforcement against bootleggers.

Washington Associated Press Prohibition

Foreign Trade 1921 Surpasses 1913 by Wide Margin

Washington reports that U S trade with Europe and Latin America expanded significantly in 1921 from 1913 levels. Trade with Europe reached over two billion dollars versus about one and a half billion in 1913, while Latin America totaled about one billion four hundred million, marking a one hundred percent rise.

Washington United States Europe Latin America Department of Commerce

French Premier Faces Cabinet Over Reparations Terms

Premier Briand travels from Cannes to Paris to brief the cabinet and seek support amid opposition criticism. Negotiations focus on new German reparations terms, with details showing reduced cash payments but larger in kind shares. The Allied Supreme Council met to discuss reparations as Briand presses for cabinet backing amid broader Anglo-French alliance talk. George Harvey attends the council session after a Monday car crash recovery.

Cannes Associated Press Briand Paris Chamber Germany France Allied Supreme Council Ert Anfo Hans Rea Wave Devo Walter Bathenay Berlin Austria Rui Stang Francé Italy Great Britain Belgium Japan George Harvey Council

Ford plans Muscle Shoals power city in Alabama

Detroit led report says Henry Ford would develop the Muscle Shoals water power project in Alabama turning waste power into a vast industrial center. He envisions a 76 mile long city, steam driven nitrate and plant work, then turning the project over to the government so heirs or others profit is prevented. Ford plans to visit Washington to discuss the proposal with Secretary Weeks.

Detroit 0 Press Henry Ford Alabama Worth Associated Press Ford United States Muscle - Shoals Muscle Shoals Hin J Reef Washington Weeks

Guardmen Testify at Lancaster Lynching Trial

Hamilton Alabama witnesses describe Seargeant Robert I Lancaster bunking on two nights of the William Bales lynching. Hy Searcy testifies he saw no car arrive or depart while on duty. Two soldiers corroborate portions of the testimony.

Hamilton Alabama Searcy Seargeant Robert I. Lancaster William Bales Savies Lancaster Bia

Hoover Testifies on Railway Rates in Congress Hearing

Washington reports Hoover appears before the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into general transportation rates. He is expected to discuss the relation of rates to goods and services amid the ongoing examination of the rail system and pricing structures.

Hoover Washington

Northeast Georgia Conference Child Welfare Program

Northeast Georgia Conference hosts a three day child welfare program January 23 to 25 with speakers including A E Lindeman from Piedmont Carolina College for omena St to Pith DE and Edw. Lindeman. Dr. Dorothy Docker of the State Health Division will discuss child hygiene and Miss Grace Abbott may attend. Mrs J B Hayes of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs joins discussions on welfare and Mrs L B Bush of Alabama outlines Alabama’s welfare laws.

Northeast Georgia James L. Sibley A. E. C. Lindeman Piaeth Carolina College Omena St Lindeman Red Cross Evenin Gram J. B. Hayes State Federation of Wi Clubs L. B. Bush State Department of Child Wee Montgomery Alabama Uebama Oe Southern Dorothy Docker State of Health Grace Abbott Children’s Bureau

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