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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary text indicates a historical note involving Cob and Ontario contexts, mentioning a mall, a shop or firm named Shieretto and Co. and a possible cross reference. The readable items suggest a commerce or local commerce scene connected to a mall setting.
The Palace offers East Is West with Constance Talmadge today and Friday marking one of the season’s best pictures. Atlanta patrons already praise the film seen at the Metropolitan two weeks ago and managers report record business. Showings start at 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:09, 6:62, 7:12, and 9:18 p.m.
Athens High prepares to host two basketball double headers this weekend at the high school gym. The boys face Madison High Thursday night and Biberton High Friday night, with both girls teams also playing. Early crowds filled the gym, and officials urged fans to arrive early.
A fragmentary passage recalls Colonal John Wallington and Col John Welle Whorter in Fort LaMar, amid casual banter about storefronts. The scene centers on Frank Murray the salesman and a question about the number of Fort LaMar stores, hinting at local town life.
Bogart high school girls basketball team defeated Winder 14 to 2 as Winder failed to score a field goal. Bogart stayed hot despite missing two key players Oon and Bisha starred for Bogart with strong defense and scoring. The Bogart squad now prepares to face Athens High.
The text notes Keeler achieved 200 or more hits for eight consecutive seasons from 1894 to 1901, with a peak of 243 in 1898 while his 214 and later 243 marks stood as league records. It compares his streak to Ty Cobb’s single season totals, stating Cobb did not match the consecutive attainment.
A probe into alleged Ku Klux Klan activities in Michigan centers on Lansing with government inquiries and legislative interest. The record notes ongoing investigations and scrutiny by officials.
The article describes France’s postwar aviation buildup, with a strong military and civil program. It notes 1360 officers and 82,000 men under Marshal Ayme lle, aircraft carriers, and extensive air forces across Rhine, northern France, and Moroccan bases. Civil lines link Paris to Brussels, Constantinople, and Casablanca.
Ed Gurr defeated Frank Fuller to capture the Georgian Billiard Tournament title before a large crowd at the Q room. The final score was 200 to 162, securing Gurr the championship and a handsome cup.
Representatives Thomas J. O'Grady of Chicago said a resolution calling for an investigation into how many state house members belong to the Ku Klux Klan may be presented in a future session. An "ADM-Ku Klux Klan" bill was introduced. Tuesday, Marion will direct the newspaper.
Delegates gather in Macon for the North Georgia Conference of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church as Bishop J S Flipper, born in Georgia, prepares closing remarks. Leaders from Macon and Atlanta attend with a program of papers honoring the bishop and a session in Louisville planned for 1924.
Miss Arnstein of St Louis named to head the millinery department at Michael’s. Though young, she has worked with several leading stores and is experienced in applying hats of fine character. The department aims to feature the smartest and newest headwear.
Final reports from the American Railway Car Service Division show meat traffic by rail rose 16 percent in 1922 compared with any prior year. The five month coal miners strike reduced coal shipments by seven percent, affecting overall transportation patterns.
Fraternally invited to attend by E. O. Kinnebrew and G. Quinn with the secretary’s endorsement.
One of five men who robbed the State Bank of Cam teks Kansas was held by police in Pawhuska Oklahoma on Wednesday. He sustained wounds during three gun battles with pursuing officers across Kansas and Oklahoma.
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