01 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
1
Members of the Athens Kiwanis Club praised the Georgian Palm Garden after a semi monthly luncheon. They praised the terrace garden as a new civic venue and noted plans to host card parties and teas for local women's organizations.
The condition of Mr William Dootson after an operation at a local hospital remains the same with little change. Doctors hold much hope for his recovery. Dootson is a prominent Athens businessman and a member of the city board of education.
Scouts call for a Court of Honor meeting at City Hall on Friday night at 7:30 in full uniform.
Paramount star Wallace Reid departs from his cushioned roles to play William Burroughs a.k.a Gunboat Williams middleweight champion in The World’s Champion adapted from a stage success. Philip J. Rosen directs with Lois Wilson top billing in a strong supporting cast.
Dispatches from Consul Shaw at Tampico say 85 workers at the La Corona oil camp including several Americans were released after a ransom demand. State Department seeks fuller details as bandit leader Gorozovo had set July 2 for payment. another report notes A. Bruce Alelaski escaped kidnapping unharmed in Mexico City.
A fragment notes that no details of Mr Bielaski’s captivity or escape appeared in the message. It cites a full statement by former bureau of investigation head Mr Summerlin, which was being forwarded by mail.
A violent explosion at the Four Courts in Dublin at 12:30 Friday followed by flames, wrecking the roof and scattering documents. Reports say Rory O Connor’s forces held parts of the building while Free State troops advanced, with evacuations through secret passages.
After an explosion the Four Courts remained ablaze as insurgents surrendered hours later. About 130 irregulars formed the retirement column led by a priest while the Free State commander ordered a halt to firing.
Fire roars in Hamburg South Carolina across the river from Augusta with clouds of smoke signaling a large blaze. The Augusta Georgia fire department has been asked for assistance.
A Black boy named James Heard, said to be under 14, is held in Clarke County Jail on a warrant charging him with an incident of intent to commit a serious crime after confronting Nick Manos on Wednesday night. Sheriff Jackson questions Heard's age, noting he appears older.
A decision on the case awaits a special hearing in Winder before Judge Vort zon. The judge will travel here after a week of court work to determine the disposition of the juvenile involved.
An acetylene tank explosion at a Balboa ballet shop killed two workers and injured several others. The deceased include a black employee and Leopold A. Johnson of Portland Oregon who worked as a riveter. The plant's main section escaped damage.
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