Hart County welcomes Governor-elect Thomas W Hardwick
In Hart yesterday a crowded noon gathering heard Governor-elect Thomas W. Hardwick pledge support for the upcoming administration. He praised supporters and urged continued effort toward national and local reforms while noting challenging times and the need for unity. Attendees included W. G. Hodges, GL McGurry, Julian and Herndon McCurry, and local residents at a post‑meeting supper.
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Hm, Ga
Harted
Thomas Wick
Hardwick
Hart
Hecie
Hig Close Adid
Tims
Easary
Olac
W. G. Hodges
GL McGiurry
Ewars
Julian McCurry
Hornery
Athens
C.D. On
Howereville
C. M. Myers
Rot Mon
Thos
W. Hardwick
Mesars
Julian
Herndon McCurry
Wo le Hailey
Broadus HE. Sanders
A. N. P. Brown
Myers
Wud
Tm, Brown
Claude Herring
Palaces Show Strong Caution For Big Week of Films
The Palace announces a super production lineup headlined by Be My Wife at the Palace tomorrow. Mabel Ju Scott Milton Sills Elliott Dex Ann Forrest also star in translations of The Translation of a Savage and The Saphead. Keaton appears in a two reel Neighbors comedy to accompany the feature program.
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Palace Rr
Paramount
Mabel Ju Scott
Milton Sills
Elliott Dex Ann Forrest
Faid
Great Northwest
London
Ibslaest
Luster Keaton
Neishbors
Federal Judge Voids Indictment in Express Robbery Case
A federal judge in Acon Georgia on March 1 overruled motions related to four defendants indicted for conspiring to rob the Railway Express Company of nearly 1 million dollars. Trial date and details remain unsettled as the case proceeds in federal court.
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Acon
Evans
Railway Express Company
Record Flight From Pacific To Atlantic In 22 Hours 32 Minutes
Lieut. William D. Coney of the U.S. Air Force flew from the Pacific to the Atlantic in 22 hours 32 minutes starting from Fan Mluga California and finishing in Jacksonville Florida. The 2079 mile distance yielded an average speed over 98 mph. Figures are unofficial and could set a new time record if confirmed.
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Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Fan Mluga
Cal
William D. Coney
U.S. 4
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Flo
Jacksonville
Fla
Last Day to Secure Auto License Gone
Sheriff Jackson warned Athens residents that the deadline for new 1921 license tags has passed and many owners still lack the updated plate. He said officers will issue warnings and will continue to enforce the law by locating cars without the new tag, advising owners to park until they obtain a tag.
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Sheriff Jackson
Indictments Against Cement Firms and Individuals
A federal grand jury handed down 110 indictments against 74 corporations and 40 individuals in a cement industry antitrust case. Charges include combination and restraint of trade and attempts to monopolize in violation of the Sherman Act. Named companies include Clinchfield Portland Cement of Kingsport and Dixie Portland Cement of Chattanooga, among others.
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Associated Press
New York
Marek L
Federal Grand Jury
Cement Trust
Clinchfeld Portland Cement Company
Ot Kingsport
Tennessee
Dixie Port, and Cement Company
Chattanoogs
Southern States States
Wesley Barry in Dinty at the Palace this Friday and Saturday
Athens youngsters are set for Wesley Freckles Barry in the film Dinty at the Palace for Friday and Saturday showings. Barry stars as the lead, with admission priced at 35 cents Friday.
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Athens
Chets
Wesley
Freckles
Barry
Palace
Dinty
Bugs
Rej Ber
Repeal of Wartime Laws Goes to Wilson for Signature
Washington dispatch reports Congress completed action to repeal almost all wartime laws by concuring with Senate amendments. The Lever fuel and food act would be repealed, while the trading with the enemy act and liberty bond act stay in force. The espionage act of 1917 would be restored and the 1919 amending law repealed.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Saturday Night Sale Closes This Weekend
Large stock from Kup penheimer Florsheim Douglas hats shirts and gents furnishings offered at prices below wholesale. Store to close Saturday night due to heavy crowd and remodeling work. Don’t miss chance to buy leading American brands at deep discounts before closure.
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Kuppenheimer
Florsheim and
Douglas
Lee Morris
America
Morrishina
Last Cabinet Meeting Held in Washington D C
President Wilden met with his cabinet in Washington March 1 for the last time and exchanged farewells. He passed slowly from the executive offices appearing plainly affected as the term ends.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilden
Mass Meeting Boots South Lampskin Street Pavement Talk
Citizens gathered at city hall last night to discuss extending pavement on South Lampskin Street as part of street bond plans under the current administration. The meeting included representatives from the council mayor and South side property owners whose property borders the street. Resolutions were introduced and passed to be presented to the city council at the next regular meeting.
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South Lampskin Street
Connect
Southside
Counci
Kentucky Edges Georgia In Thin South Intercollegiate Final
In Atlanta on March 1 Kentucky won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball title, beating Georgia 20 to 19 on a foul shot just after the final whistle. Kentucky led early, Georgia tied late, and King scored the deciding free throw as time expired.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Kentucky
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
University of Georgia
King
Georgia Bulldogs
Frank Merriwell
Georgis
University of Kentucky
Georgia
Hayden
Cheeves
Yates
Cheaves
Grofciata
Ted
Black
Virginia
Andergon
Bulldogs
Rawson
Murray
Owens
Trojans
Anderson
Bennett
European Relief Fund Grows Amid City Donations
The European Relief Fund nears $2,000 with recent subscriptions boosting totals from $1,799.77. Donors include Oconee Street Sunday School, J. C. Hutchens Sr, Community Club Crawford Ga, and several others as organizers report strong local charity. In political news, five House Judiciary members urged Congress to impeach federal district Judge Landis over salary ties to baseball, signaling a forthcoming report to the committee.
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J. Warren Smith
Uetal
Oconve St
J. C. Hutchens
Arenes
Community Club
Crawford
Secrere Bowers
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Landis
House Judiciary Committee
Famous Kilties Band to headline Atlanta Auto Show
Canada's renowned music group the Famous Kilties Band will appear at the Great Southern Automobile Show in the immense City Auditorium Atlanta from March 9 to 12. The event promises a grand display with over 75 different motor car and truck muff displays and the latest automotive equipment. More than 2,000 dealers and buyers from across the states are expected, with substantial decorating costs and wide Southern interest.
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Canada
Kilties
City Auditorium
Atlanta
England
South
Lawler Motor Co
Studebakerie
Allies Ready for Move Against Germany in March
London reports belief in allied camps that reparations talks have ended and action is imminent. Allies expect a firm, decisive reply and an advance into Germany could begin if economic pressure proves insufficient.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Fire in Shackelford Building Threatens City Center
Fire department responded to a blaze at the Shackelford building at College and Clayton, with two upper stories filled by dense smoke. Quick action by firefighters prevented a larger conflagration in the heart of the business district where every store is tenanted. estimated losses unavailable at night.
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Shackelford
Corner College
Clayton Street
Knights of Columbus Lecturers to Fight Anti Semitism
James A. Maherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus announced calling two thousand lecturers in the United States and Canada to combat anti-Semitism. He warned that an attack on any religion or race can spread to others and spoke against antisemitic sentiment in the Americas.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
James A. Maherty
The
Knights of Columbus
Canada
Former Ambassador Fletcher Seen as Possible Undersecretary of State
Washington reports place Henry P. Fletcher once ambassador to Mexico as a candidate for a high State Department post in Barding's cabinet. The Pennsylvania native, long a diplomat, previously served as ambassador to Mexico under Wilson and resigned before rumors of Tokyo assignment.
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Mexico
Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Barding
Warlier
Tokyo
Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Wilsone
Employees Working Under Protest in A B and A Matter
Associated Press report from Atlanta states that union workers of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line are signaling protest after a conference with B. L. Bugs, a telever, as a joint committee announced the stance in the afternoon.
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A.B. & A. Matter
Atlanta
Awarch
Tinion Employees
Atlanta, Limingham & Atlantic
Ing
Union Joint Committee
Tiwo
B. L. Bugs
Tecelver
Peace Mission Expenses Given
President Wilson transmitted to the House a detailed statement of expenditures from the 150,000,000 war fund, highlighting the American peace mission to Paris. The full page item is expected to be published tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Paris
Civil Cases In City Court Are Continued Week
Civil cases in the city court of Athens are postponed due to conflicts with other courts. The February term trials are moved to week beginning March 14. Monday row cases will be called March 14 and Tuesday row cases March 15, with clerks noting the shifts.
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Athens
Thi Mareb Tl
UL . J.D, Bradwele
City Court of Athansae
Senate Discussed U S Jap Relation Behind Closed Doors
In Washington May a two hour closed session on United States Japan relations failed to shift opposition to the naval appropriation. Senator Lodge urged continued naval building amid world affairs concerns while Senator Williams challenged the stance and promised further open session discussions.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Lodge
Williams
Miestesino
Borab d Pine
Plane Kills Five Negroes At Pensacola Beach
On March 1 at Pensacola Beach Ensign John Walter Alcorn was detained after his seaplane skimmed the beach, killing three Negro women and two Negro children. Police search for the man and woman who left the scene in a car. In Montgomery two aviators, Lieutenant Everett L. Kirkpatrick and Private Clyde W. Pratt, died as their airplane crashed and burned.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
John Walter Alcorn
Naval Air Station
Alcorn
Plane Falls
Montgomery
Ala
Everett L. Kirkpatrick
Miami
Clyde W. Pratt
St. Andrews
Athens Bible Conference Brings Morgan and Broughton
The Athens Bible Conference will run March 9 to 18 drawing Dr. G Campbell Morgan and Dr. Len G Broughton to lead ten days of Bible study. Pastor S J Cartledge urges residents to attend all services for spiritual renewal and stronger daily living.
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G. Campbell Morgan
Len G. Broughton
J. Cartledge
Central Presbyterian Church
Drs. Morgan
Broughton
Tras
Athens
Bill Organg
Petrograd Under Martial Law Reported by Finn Army
Report says Petrograd fell under martial law as clashes erupted across the city. The Finns announced martial law to their general staff, with casualties reported in several locations.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Ly Petrograd
Keneral
Montenegro Kip Dies in France Today
Montenegro Kip dies in France today in Antibes. Nicholas, of Montenegro, is named in Associated Press dispatches. The report notes the death occurred in France with limited details available.
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Montenegro
Kip
France
Antibes
Nicholas
President Wilson and Harding Inauguration Delay Report
In Washington details emerge on whether President Wilson will attend the inauguration of Vice President elect as inauguration plans for President Harding are finalized. Final arrangements for press coverage and travel to the capital are under discussion.
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Présey
Washington, D.C
Harding
Wilada
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