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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

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Board to study unit plan and fire escapes

The Athens City School Board Tuesday approved forming a committee to study consolidating city and county systems into a county unit plan and to adopt a health crusade. It also ordered fire escapes added to several city school buildings and authorized inspections by the fire chief for better protection.

TY School Board of Education John D. Mel D.C. Barrow E. D. Sledge M. G Michael A. W. Dozier Baxter Street West End East Athens Oconee Street College Avenue Childs Street Reese Street Eee County Unit Plan Richmond Chatham Glenn Bibb McDorman Fire Department R. C. Robeen Spysier Ike Reid Lucy Leah Mathis Redwine E. W. Carroll Principa E. B. B

Teegeratrom to Testify as K K K Probe Nears End

Bastrop La Associated Press reports the Morehouse parish K K K inquiry may reveal sensational testimony as Clarence Teegeratrom, brother of missing Harold Teegeratrom, is slated to be questioned about a January note. Officials search for Harold, with cavalry and AG aides tracking leads near Swartz and Spyk er.

Bastrop Associated Press Morehouse Parish Clarence Teegeratrom Harold Teegeratrom Southern Carbon Company Spyker Teegerstrom Clarence Harold Swartz Iron Mountain Here T. Walmaley Swarts T Jeff Burnett Watt Daniel T. F. Richard Lake la Fourche Burnett Daity Carbon Company Sid New Orleans Tampasivas Erand Eald Nome Harold Teegerstrom

Washington Seismic Shock Recorded At Georgetown Observatory

A severe earthquake event described as arene of sere intensity lasted three hours and was recorded on the Georgetown University Observatory seismograph. The first shocks began around 3 55 A M, reaching peak intensity at 4 09, continuing until 6 20. Director Tondort estimated the disturbance originated about 2 600 miles distant from Washington.

Washington Georgetown University Observatory Tondort The Observatory

Advertising ethics and public information message

A fragmented 1920s style public service note discusses newspaper advertising value and the role of space in selling and informing the public. It cites officials and emphasizes goodwill, service, and continuing announcements to build confidence among readers and customers.

Public Service Corporation John F Chicago Aeder

Settlement Possible In $200000 NY Attack Case

Mrs. Ethel Clark, guardian of Dorothy Clark, aims to settle out of court a $200,000 damage suit against actor Herbert Pawlin over an alleged 1920 assault in New York when Dorothy was 15. Judge Wood noted the continuance to Feb 23 as a settlement possibility while Pawlin denies the charges. Mrs. Clark was too ill to attend.

Los Angeles Cal Ethel E. Clark Dorothy Clark Herbert Pawlinson J. Perry Wood Superior Court

Rotarians Meet Today At 2 P. M At Georgian Club

Rotary members convene at 2 PM at the Georgian club main hall for a regular program. Nell O'Brien and Hon. J. J. Brown, Commissioner of Agriculture, attend the Farmers conference. President Morton Hodgson urges full attendance.

Rotary Einch Nell O'Brien J. J. Brown Morton Hodgson

Y M C A Campaign Nearing Goal in Athens Effort

The Y M C A campaign in Athens nears its $11,000 goal with over $7,000 subscribed. Captain H H Gordon Jr led a team with 43 subscriptions totaling $1,180.50, while John J Wilkins’ team stood second at $892.50 from 29 subs. Total reported pledges reached $3,750.50 as weather challenged workers and the campaign extended into the convent’s needs.

Athens Mewhorter Robert L. McWhorters H. Gordon, Jr John J. Wilkins

Brown pledges support for Soule and Ag College work

J J Brown told Georgia farmers and business leaders he would back Doctor Soule and asked the legislature to fund the State College of Agriculture. He praised the college's work, urged cooperative marketing, and urged farmers to expand canning clubs and reform commodity marketing. The report notes a Los Angeles murder inquiry into Fritzi Mann and a hospital release of Dr. Louis L. Camp.

J. J. Brown Soule San Diego Cal Fritzi Mann Jancer Los Angeles Film Colony Louis L. Joe Camp Georgia Janes J.J. Brown Gutea State Rural Conference Arranes State College of ‘Agriculture Cone Brown State College of Agriculture Farmer's Co Co-Operative Association State Agricultural Department Berlin Geza Behr Hungarthem Bela Kun Foros Nedo

Mayor George C. Thomas advocates early orders to protect animals

The mayor urges houskeepers to place grocery and other orders early so merchants can consolidate deliveries and avoid keeping livestock in weather without shelter. He calls such weather exposure cruel to animals in a card published in The Harner.

George C. Thomas Harner

Three Dundalk Men Executed After Bridge Destruction

A Belfast dispatch reports three men were fatally hurt and executed Monday after being captured in County Monaghan three weeks ago following the destruction of a bridge. Officialconfirmation is lacking.

Belfast Dundalk Exchange Telegraph The County Momashan

Humane Society Urges Shelter for Working Horses in Cold

The Humane Society calls for humane treatment of working animals during cold weather and sleet. It notes an ordinance against cruelty will be enforced, urging dray horses and mules be sheltered and not left uncovered.

The Humane Society

Britain Declines to Interfere as Ruhr Crisis Deepens

Paris reports the Ruhr crisis expanding with 65,000 Stinnes workers and 100,000 Thyssen workers on strike. London instructs its Rhine representatives not to aid or cooperate with French arrests and expulsions of German officials, aiming to keep the Allies from entanglement while the League debates possible action.

Berlin Associated Press Stinnes Thyrsen Ruhr Ruethers London Rhine Rohr Isaram Poe Felth Eet Olia Wos Hjal

Germany protests Rhineland decrees over coal tax loss

Berlin warns Paris London and Brussels that the Rhineland commission decrees unjustly extend Allied control. Berlin asserts the measures divert German revenues from legitimate creditors to Allied powers and clash with the new Essen commission’s competence.

Berlin Associated Press Thurman Paris London Brussels Inter-Allied Rhineland Commission Asreo Rhineland Inter-Allied Commission Essen

Clarke Poultry Club To Meet For Big Exhibit

Clarke County Poultry Association officers E C Paine president and L D Benton secretary treasurer announce a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms next Tuesday to work out details for a district fair exhibit. Also Ladies Aid Society will host an oyster supper Thursday evening 6 to 8 for Missionary Society funds.

Clarke County Poul Merce Poultry Association Lind Ore Waren Sustey Clarke E. C. Paine L. D. Benton Ladies Aid Society Christian ‘Church Christian Church The Missionary Society

Postponed Mission Meeting of Prines A Baptist Church

Meeting of Mission for the Prines A Baptist Church is postponed due to inclement weather. The next meeting is set for Wednesday at 8:30 PM to discuss the aero plan and related sagery.

Sagery Prines A Baptist

Gas conservation urged as repairs limit Athens plant

Athens residents urged to conserve gas as repairs cut plant capacity by 25 percent. Cold weather drives higher use, risking shortages if not curbed. Experts discuss calcium arsenate poisons and farm conference insights on cotton seed and pest control amid supply strain.

Snd George A Lyther Loney

Ruhr Crisis Deepens as French Move in Cologne Area

Reports from London and Essen describe heightened anxiety over French actions in the Ruhr. French orders to expel German officials in the Cologne region prompt fears British forces could be drawn into conflict. Industrialists like Thyssen face French court martial, while Ruhr workers threaten strikes. Paris signals coal seizure and railroad control to pressure Germany, with officials warning of potential long-term peace or renewed war.

London Associated Press Ruhr Cologne Bellen Coogne Jain Mayence Frits Thyssen Com Rendasartora Germany France Berlin Abe Rohr Goverr Rochmond ciThe French

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