06 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
1
A reader extols the Athens Y M C A under Mr Forbes for combining moral Christian training with athletics. The piece highlights the club’s success in national and international youth events, its extensive facilities, and its impact on character and citizenship.
Greensboro dispatch reports William Ferguson admitted robbing the Bank of Randleman. A telegram to the bank cashier from Ferguson claims the act and offers to waive extradition to return to North Carolina. He says he wants to see his wife in a High Point hospital and awaits Randolph County officers.
Washington reports an embargo order by the Pennsylvania R A restricting potato shipments to stations in New York City Jersey City and Brooklyn. The measure is slated to take effect in mid
Joseph C Forbes of Jacksonville Florida died early Monday from an acute indigestion attack. He leaves wife and two young daughters. his brother Walter T Forbes Sr of Atlanta and other relatives. Forbes was a Florida state representative for Johns Manville Co and a noted hunter and fisherman in the
Frank Anderson, who spent drab days in a department store and dreamed of South Sea honeymoons, is buried in Kansas City. Peggie Marie Beal, the woman who shot him after learning his courting was hollow, is recovering from a self-inflicted bullet wound in the inner lung. Beal, a widow and mother of a one year old, is the primary figure in the case.
Federal Judge James E. Boyd opened the Greensboro session with over 200 cases tied to prohibition violations. He charged the grand jury that some enforcement officers are utterly unfit for their positions and that much is being done in the name of the law that would shock the country.
C C Miner, a Georgia Tech student from Gainesville, completed the four-year electrical engineering course in three years and received his degree with honors. He was granted the Gold T scholarship for top junior scholarship and joined Phi Kappa Phi. Miner left school early to become assistant engineer at the State Asylum in Milledgeville.
Rudolph Valentino, noted film actor, was freed from charges of bigamy after a Monday preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. The felony complaint was dismissed following the proceeding before Justice of the Peace Han.
Finishing touches placed on the Georgian Palm Garden as plans firm for Wednesday's opening. Hundreds of Athenians viewed the new ice cream parlor terrace with live palms and wicker furniture. A tea dance, concert music, and a nine thirty monster dance mark the day with invitations mailed to many.
Mrs. Lillian Russell Moore wife of Alexander P. Moore Pittsburg Leader publisher and famed stage beauty for over twenty years died at her home at 2 20 this morning after several days illness in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Five men were killed and three severely injured in a blast at the Trojan Power plant in Oakland. The explosion wrecked the facility and left much of the site in ruins. Authorities investigated the cause as emergency crews rushed to aid the injured and secure the area.
City council gave hearty sanction to a proposed white way lights project planned by local civic groups. Cost details were reviewed by Mike Costa and Ralph Hubbard, with maintenance costs estimated at about 1695 dollars annually borne by the city. property owners would fund construction.
In Tampico oil country Monte Michaels alias a marauding bandit was killed by a countryman who doubted a supposed rivalry. Michaels led raids over years, faced a $10,000 bounty from the International Petroleum Company, and previously halted a passenger train in Tampico area before being killed at a petroleum camp near Zaca.
Dr. Howard A. Kelley of Baltimore, noted gynecologist and Johns Hopkins authority, will visit Athens on June 28 and 29 to conduct clinics at the General Hospital. Plans include demonstrations, a banquet, and entertainment for the distinguished guest, with Hopkins alumni rejoicing at his visit to the region.
City council will elect officials required to serve from July 1 at its regular session Wednesday night. A preliminary meeting Monday discussed elections and salary fixes. Key posts include city engineer Capt J W Barnett city marshal G E O Farrel city attorney Austin Bell city recorder W J Thornton and street foreman J B Anders.
Freeman McClure of Lafayette was elected President of the University Student Council and Student Body to succeed Henry Dorman who resigns to join the University of Athens on a Zoology scholarship. C H Newton of Athens will fill the vacancy with representation from Graduate, Pre-med, Pharmacy and Engineering Departments. McClure is noted for strong academic and speaking records during his two years at the University.
H G Hinkle former Columbus Ga city manager says he was ousted due to police opposition and bootlegger ties among politicians. He cites a $149000 overdraft and $54000 unpaid bills with double payments as lax bookkeeping. He left after the commission decided to remove him, despite prior notice to the mayor.
Atlanta's dog catcher, Cit Clerk Walter Taylor, says the new muzzle law will be enforced with urgency. Repairs on the city dog pound are underway and expected to be completed soon to handle a likely influx of unlicensed dogs.
Washington reports an anticipated rise of 1.76 dollars per ton in coal tail price to a maximum of 3.50 dollars per ton at the mines. The forecast came from Roderick Stephens, chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Retail Coal Merchants Association, after a conference with Secretary Hoover.
Miss Nell Perkins, 19, of 26 Forrest Avenue, is in critical condition at St. Josephs infirmary after an auto crash at Courtland Street and Avenue. Paul Gaint, a local car salesman, is held at police HQ on suspicion as detectives search for another driver claimed to have been at the wheel.
Atlanta council considers investigation into Southern Bell Telephone service and rates described as excessive by Councilman Fred C Wood. The call for inquiry aims to examine local phone service quality and pricing.
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