GANTT S Early County History Ties Athens Oglethorpe
A fragmentary sketch outlines influential families and merchants in Oglethorpe and nearby Athens while tracing settlement patterns, wealth growth, and political life. It names veterans, investors, and leaders connected to Lexington and Athens, noting the region’s historic figures and gathering spots.
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Oglethorpe County
Opte
Athens
Atévington
Nathan Johnot T
Huteleson
Hamilton
Prince Captures Madras Fancy Man Rioting Scene
A fragmented despatch notes chaos in Madras with the Prince of Wales claimed to be unarrested and crowds cheering. The incomplete text references rioting, arrival on Friday, and public enthusiasm around the royal visit.
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Prince of Wales
Stiomntar
Mate, Bride and Eleven Men Die in Steamer Explosion
A steamer explosion near Lisbon kills the mate, bride, and eleven crewmen. Ten survivors reported from Lowestery by Munday. Fire and crash details indicate a naptha explosion and broad evacuation as rescue teams search the wreckage.
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Bride
Associated
Ian Steamttt
Lisbon
Nate
Uuf Naptha Bunday
Mate Tride
Lowestery
BFA Munday
Veterans Demand Federal Action Over War Morale “Contract” Cases
Disabled World War I veterans present a memorial to President Harding alleging gross neglect and profiteering in state asylums. The document cites overcrowded Ohio facilities, lack of federal support, and potential cures through treatment, highlighting high maintenance costs and inadequate care for inmates.
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Washington
Harding
Ohio
Memorial
Longview
Hamilton County
H. 8. Macayeal
State Welfare Department
Athens State Hospital
Asyluma
Armed Guard Waits For Threatened Raid On Virginia Jail
Bristol Virginia Tennesse sheriff John M Litton announced an armed guard is posted at the jail after a warning that a band of mountaineers from Moccasin Gap planned to raid. The incident follows the arrest of Martin Branham and Cheverly who were seized with 76 gallons of liquor.
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Virginia
Bristol
Tennessee
John M. Litton
Moccasin Gap
Martin Branham
Cheverly
French Papar Gets Ugly in Tone With Its References
The Temps in Paris critiques Senator McCormick's resolution seeking European finances details. It says the measure targets France first and notes a London Post cable about Hoover and Harding backing a Genoa Conference discussion on military spending deficits and European debts to the United States.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Temps
McCormick
France
London Post
Hoover
Harding
Genoa
Twenty Four Women Invited to National Agricultural Conference
Secretary Wallace announced that twenty four women have been invited to attend the National Agricultural Conference here next Monday. The attendees include both small farmers and experts, with many delegates from state departments and agricultural colleges.
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Washington
Wallace
Farma
Rowe Named Ex officio Trustee at Valdosta College
Secretary T. W. Keen of the University of Georgia reports Chairman Henry D. McDaniel has appointed Hugh J. Rowe as an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Normal College at Valdosta. Rowe serves on the university board's prudential committee.
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T. W. Keen
University of Georgia
Henry D. McDaniel
Board of Trustees
Hugh J. Rowe
Georgia Normal College
Valdosta
Rowe
Prudential Committee
University Board
Wilson Foundation Opens in Athens With Campaign Kickoff
The Woodrow Wilson foundation movement started in Athens with Wilson hour and committee canvassing. Local leaders expect a $25 000 Georgia quota, with memberships ranging from $10 to $25 and engraved certificates issued to new members. Prominent speakers from the University of Georgia and local schools praised Wilson and urged civic involvement.
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Woodrow Wilson Foundation
United States
Athens
University of Georgia
Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Bench
Lumpkin Law School
National Wilson Foundation Committee
Unebiihaal
Wilson Foundation
Georgia
Washington
Harris Attacks Policy of Federal Reserve Board
Senator Harris of Georgia says the boards creation policy discriminates against farmers and defends the agricultural bloc while backing the compromise measure favored by President Harding and most senators. Senate leaders forecast a Tuesday vote to name a farmer to the Fed Board amid partisan debate.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
Glass
Virginia
Harris
Georgia
Manufacturers Bloc
Congress
Wilson Hour Observed At State Normal For Memorial
State Normal held a Wilson Day observance Monday from 12 to 1 pm to honor Woodrow Wilson and kick off a drive for the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Fund. Rev Walchurch gave a tribute to Wilson's principles, urging them as core school ideals.
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City High School
Wilson
Michael
Athens, Board of Education
Lucy Cobb Institute
H. C. White
Woodrow Wilson
State Normal School
Walter Anthony
First Methodist Church
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Fund
Ruth Hawkes
Carrilea Sanders
God of Our Fathers
Allie Mae Connors
Unique fifty cent sale at M. Link & Son
A Broad Street firm, M. Link & Son, runs a week long sale offering bundles for fifty cents. Each package contains items ranging from one to twenty five dollars in value. Star packages may include fur sets, coats, hats, gloves or overcoats, with daily countdown displays to entice buyers.
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Broad Street
M. Link & Son
Pi Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter Hosts Seventh Anniversary Banquet
The Lambda chapter celebrated its seventh anniversary with a banquet at the Georgian hotel. Active members and alumni from several states gathered at seven thirty, then enjoyed a six course dinner. The hall featured American beauty roses and a gold and white color scheme, with speeches by active members and prominent alumni.
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Lambda Chapter
Pi Kappa Phi
Stubbs Case Goes to Jury on Monday
The Stubbs case proceeds to a jury trial on Monday after a five hour session. jurors will hear the arguments and render a verdict in the expected courtroom drama.
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Stubbs
Brothers die after fight over girl at Poor Farm
FAIRMONT West Virginia Simon and Frank Delaomme brothers are dead and Teresa Collier a 14 year old girl is said to be dying as a result of a fight over a girl at the Poor Farm near here Monday. Simon attacked the girl with a meat saw after an argument with his brother and then took poison. Frank, finding the girl shortly afterwards, took his life with a pistol.
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Fairmont
West Virginia
Simon
Frank Delaomme
Brthers
Teresa Collier
Here
Mon Say
Frank
Funeral Services for Miss Peebles Today in Athens
Friends and relatives gather as Miss Ellen Aileen Peebles dies Monday in Athens after a long illness. Born in Charlottesville, she built a noted English teaching career in New York before running a girls finishing school. Survived by sisters Mrs. Allen A. Crawford and Mrs. Lucy Harris, a niece Annie Crawford, and a nephew Brace Crawford.
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Mian
Adeaide Peebles
Mis
Ellen A. ‘Rawidn
Hill Street
Mis. Eebles
A Jong Me
Br. Ore Ta
Wooster
A. W. Dozier
James L. Sexton
Hillups
Phiniay
Toombs DuBose
Tol
C. M. Snelling
T. P. Branley
Barrett Phinizy
H. C. White
W. H. Bocock
J. J. Wilkins
Mary Tane Peake
Old Dominion
Virginia
Ma‘ame DeSilver
New York City
Irle
Miss Reed
New York
Miss Thompson
Mins Peebles
Europe
Athens
Crawford
Ongles Peebles
Otie Peebles
Allen A. Crawford
Thin City
Lucy Harris
Chicago
Ming Annie Crawford
Mr. Brace Crawford
Senate confirms ICC nominees Aitchison and Hall
Washington The Senate late Monday confirmed the nominations of Commissioners Aitchison and Hall of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The action followed a prolonged fight and ended with approval sought by the President.
Brotherhoods and Railroads Seek Regional Wage Reductions
Provisional agreement reached by railroad executives and four brotherhood chiefs under Hoover guidance. Workers and managers plan regional conferences around February 10 to adjust wage and working conditions before formal board action. Roads intend general wage cuts and regional talks across the United States with possible national consolidation.
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Washington
Four
Brotherhoods
Hoover
Chicago
ROAD
United States
Jury unable to reach verdict in Burch murder trial
After 72 hours of deliberation the Los Angeles jury trying Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J Belton Kennedy reported in able to agree and was discharged. A retrial date was set for Tuesday as District Attorney Woolwine vowed to convict and claimed a juror believed the defendant would be acquitted.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Woolwine
Burch
Keyes
Kiwanis to Present Special Program at YMCA Tonight
Kiwanis Club to hold a combined meeting Tuesday evening at the YMCA. The event marks Kiwanis International’s 71st anniversary with a feature program by E. E. Lamkin and music by John Slauger and his novelty orchestra. The Kiwanis Quartet and several prominent members will participate in an informal program starting at 7 p.m.
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Kiwanis Club
E. E. Lamkin
John Slaugter
Kiwanis Quartet
E. B. Mell
W. B. Hodgson
Ralph Hodgson
Audley
E. L. Hill
T. W. Baxter
Blanton Fortson
Cate
Men Who Shot State Troopers
A report from Charleston West Virginia details fugitives linked to shootings of state troopers. Authorities pursue two men described as armed and dangerous with ongoing investigations and possible interstate ties.
Did Wife Forget and Elope With Her Husband's Chauffeur
Abrey H Bull of Harriman National Bank reported his wife, their seven year old daughter, and the family chauffeur missing from Ridgewood New Jersey since December 31. He said his wife drew $1000 from the bank and later her steamer trunk disappeared. He noted she had lapses of memory.
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Abrey H. Bull
Harriman National Bank
Ridgewood
New Jersey
40th Annual Silk Sale Under Way at Michaels Bros
Michaels Brothers begins its 40th annual silk sale in a new building with a wide stock of silks and unusually low prices. Patrons from 60 to 100 miles away attend, drawn by famed quality and value as new spring silks debut, signaling a major seasonal event for Northeast Georgia shoppers.
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Michael Bros
Allk
Georgia
Michaels
Sireeay
Michael
Wilson's Grandson Starts Campaign in Boston for Quota
Woodrow Wilson Sayre, two and a half years old, signals the start of a drive in Boston to raise 85 000 dollars as Massachusetts share in the 1 000 000 Woodrow Wilson Foundation.
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Wilson
Boston
Quota
Woodrow Wilson Sayre
Hughes Outlines U S Stand in Far East Disputes
Washington reports say the Arms Conference enters a critical final phase with talks on Shantung Manchuria and Siberian occupation. Hughes outlines an American stance defending the open door while warning against forced Japanese withdrawals unless terms protect Japan. Delegates weigh protests and possible readjustments as Tokyo pushes its 21 demands.
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Associated Press
Washington
Orient
Shantung
Manchuria
Siberia
United States
Asia
Japan
Hughes
Daiie
China
Government Plans Standardize Beds Across Departments
A government program aims to standardize bed designs to reduce individuality. The division of simplification notes fusion plans to align beds in public spaces and government facilities, though details remain unclear and the effect on current layouts is uncertain.
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Washington
Simpli
Commeres Department
Wilson Foundation Highlighted At Athens Women’s Meeting
The Wilson Hour at the University chapel on January 16 featured informal discussion led by Mrs. George Mell about introducing the Wilson Foundation to Athens women. Mrs. W. F. Watson recounted a France visit and a Peace Conference colleague praised Woodrow Wilson as honest and unselfish. The foundation will be funded by many small gifts supporting acts that advance Wilson’s principles, and leadership links included Mrs. Tiffany of New York and H C White with Hamilton Holt noted as influential.
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Wilson
University Chapel
George Mell
Wilson Foundation
Athens
W. F. Watson
France
Woodrow Wilson
Chamber of Deputies
Nations
League of Nations
Heur
Gia
Augusta
Atlanta
Georgia
Ws Wilson
Cobbs
Iowa
Charles Tiffany
New York
H. C. ‘White
Hamilton Holt
Independent
A. Foundation
D. A. Ri
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