Express Company Losses Million Dollars by Theft
Macon Ga March 16 During a period of government control the American railway and express company lost 8 million dollars through thefts and robberies W A Henson assistant vice president declared in federal district court today at opening trials of fifty four of sixty four men indicted on charges of conspiracy to rob the company of a million dollars worth of goods Since September when the indictments were returned the government paid the company 19 060 000 for losses of all kinds including damage and decrease in revenue etc
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Macdn
American Railway and Express Company
W.A. Henson
Federal District Court
Benson
Govrnmnt
Losxa
Lasses and His Minstrels Shine at Colonial Theater
Lasses and his Southern Sunflower troupe drew laughter at the Colonial Theater. Larsen organized a northern minstrel show with southern soul featuring Lasses as headliner and strong turns from Restivo the accordionist, the Blackville Harmony Club, and Prichard, Jen, Talbot. Local memories of past performances boosted audience acclaim.
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Hashower
Mason _ and Dixon
South
Suwanee
Restivo
Athens
Blackville
Jim Prichard
Price Jen “Ina
Nate Talbot
Lasses
Larry
C. EM
Income Returns Not So Big But More Numerous
New York March 15 A government stream poured into coffers at the last minute for income tax returns. Collector of internal revenue Big Bill Edwards and his staff predicted the final count would show returns not as large as last year due to business lull, though more persons made returns than a year ago.
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New York
Edwards
Internal Revenue
Markets Buying Spring Summer Stocks
Mr. Lee Morris departed for New York and eastern points to arrange spring and summer purchases. Upon return he will announce the opening of the largest display of spring clothing and furnishings ever brought to this city by his firm. The sale depleted most items, but stock will be replenished for a larger exhibition for the public.
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Lee Morris
New York
Morris
Clara Smith Hamon on Trial for Jake Hamon Murder
The latest photograph features Clara Smith Hamon as she stands trial for the alleged murder of Jake Hamon, the Oklahoma oil promoter and wealthy figure.
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Clara Smith Hamon
Jake Hamon
Oklahoma
Clara Smith
Hamon
Passion Opens Big Engagement At Palace Today
The sensational picture Passion a two day engagement at Palace Theater begins today featuring Pola Negri as Jeanne the milliner at Louis XV court. The epic, two years in the making, costs only surpassed by a few productions and draws praise from the National Board of Review and major dailies. Viewers are urged to arrive early for best seating.
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E. “Pasalon
Mittifer
Madame DuBarry
Palace Theater
Pola
National Beard of Review
American Distributing Company
Theii
Pola Negri
Jeanne
Louis XV
Miss Nogri
Russia
America
Hardwood Traffic Association Seeks Rate Fight
Southern Hardwood Traffic association urged Congress and the President to repeal laws blocking railroads from making individual contracts with workers. They want reduced freight rates on hardwood lumber still under dispute since last August. The group seeks wage cuts and asks the Railway Labor Board to abrogate national agreements while rates are fixed.
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Southern Railroads
Southern Hardwood Traffic Association
Trafic Association
Congress
Wilsons Visit White House Card Drop
Washington March 15 Associated Press Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wilson called at the White House and left their cards during a routine call. President Harding had just departed for the golf links.
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Mrs. Wilson
White House
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Golf Links
Historic Christ study at Bible conference notes
Tuesday morning session covered Matthews gospel outline by Dr. Morgan with focus on Jesus as king and Messiah. Emphasis on birth, temptation, baptism, Davidic lineage, and the kingly mission. later sessions discussed the church, the cross, and the resurrection, plus the Spirit led church in Acts.
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Morgan
Matthew
Jesus
Lord
Heaven
Christ
God
Luke
David
Solomon
Nathan
Dr. Morgan
Philipp
Peter
Broughton
Apostolic Church
Paul
American Legion Calls for Support to Back Red Cross Work
Allen Fie Post leads campaign in Clarke county to raise funds for the Red Cross as the April drive approaches. Frank Miller, chairman, appeals for support to sustain relief efforts aiding hungry families, warm clothing, schooling for needy children, and aid to ex service men. Athens Clarke county readers urged to cooperate and donate.
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Eri
Red Gross
Lond
Allen BR. Iy Fleming, Jr
Frank Millerits Chalfgan
The
Legion
Pear
Clarke County
Red Ci
Athens Point
Jdanid
Ame Red Cross
Red Cross
Athens
Clarkeounty
American Legion
Correction of European relief fund totals in Athens
Rotary chairman J Warren Smith announces the European Relief Fund raised 2014.50 to date in Athens. corrected figures show contributions from Mrs A M Soule Miss Annie King Davis Univ Faculty sustaining groups and Agricultural College totaling 2014.50 with Hoover fund fully subscribed and ongoing contributions accepted through regular channels.
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European Relief Fund
A.M. Soule
Annie King Davis
A. E
Agricultural College
Mr. Smith
Europe
Hoover
Wisconsin Rate Case Weighs States Rights Before Court
Arguments in the Wisconsin rate case closed today as 42 states supported federal power to set railroad rates within states. Attorneys described the issue as the most important states rights question before the Supreme Court in years, highlighting Interstate Commerce Commission authority.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Aupreme Court
Wisconsin Sn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Directors Chamber Commerce to Meet Thursday Afternoon
An important meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the chamber rooms on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Secretary Johnson issued the call yesterday. The Alpha Tau Alpha club sponsors the event. A baseball team is promised a try-out open to any Athena youth with baseball aspirations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Johnson
Alpha Tau Alpha Club
Athena
Congregation of Free Methodists to Erect Church
The Free Methodist congregation seeks $7,000 to build a modern church in Athens to replace rented quarters. Only about $600 has been raised. pastor Rev. W. F. Dick and treasurer H. B. Jublin appeal for local support, noting a large Sunday school and limited space. Athens residents are urged to contribute to the project.
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Free Methodist Church
W. F. Dick
H. EB. Jublin
Athens
Athena
New Southeastern Express Opens Offices in Athens Territory
Southeastern Express company plans its Athens offices on May 1 as a public service entity touching towns along the Southern railway. George H. Kerr becomes traffic manager. J W Bray named assistant general freight agent at Atlanta. several other promotions announced including P A Wright, W T Turner, Hamilton Baxter and F R Gardner taking key freight and commerce roles.
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Mr.York
Southeastern Express Company
Athens
Southern Railway
George H. Kerr
Southern Railway System
Atlanta
Traffc
Southeastern Expresa
John BR. Hockaday
J. W. Bray
Mr. Kerr
Bray
Greensboro
N.C
P. A. Wright
W. T. Turner
Mr. Bray
Hamilton Baxter
Norfolk, Va
Mr. Turner
F. R. Gardner
Trafic
Washington, D. C
Washington
Mr. Baxter
Great Sacrifice Sale Opens Today by Chas Morris Co
The Chas Morris Co opens today offering a great sacrifice sale of high grade clothing. Stock damaged by water and smoke from a fire in the Bhackelford building weeks ago is priced below manufacturers' cost to quickly clear inventory. Public access expected with eager shoppers and factory-like prices.
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Chas Morris Co
Chas, Morris Co
Bhackelford
Morris A
Gompers Criticizes Packers' New Plan
Washington March 16 Samuel Gompers condemned Armour and Swift plan for an industrial democracy saying it is part of an anti labor campaign. He argued workers are already fairly represented by unions but the new plan would give them as much say as cattle in a yard.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Reverend Roy Linton Porter To Lead Three Nights Of Services
Splendid Service Christian Church announces a three night meeting with Rev. Roy Linton Porter of Wilmington Delaware. Last night he spoke to a large group at 8 o clock and impressed members with a clear explanation of the Scriptures. Tonight his subject will be evangelistic aims and every member is urged to attend. The public is warmly invited.
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Roy Linton Porter
Wilmington
Georgia Growers Plan For Larger Markets
Special to The Banner. Atlanta March 16. Georgia growers of the Georgia Peach and North Georgia Apple and the South Georgia Yem must organize themselves into compact bodies for marketing and advertising. Producers of Georgia grown Watermelon Moon-kinsed Mushmeton Empire State Syrup and other fruits and crops must cooperate with watermelons cantaloupes and sugar cane interests. An Atlanta businessman says the world will not seek out opportunities for us. we must organize and promote our products, possibly adopting proven methods from California.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
South Georgia
California
Russo Polish peace to be signed Friday night
Ries Latvia reports an official announcement that the Russo Polish peace treaty will be signed Friday night. The confirmation cites advance arrangements and a formal ceremony planned in the border region as part of ongoing postwar settlements.
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Associated Press
Ries
Latvia
Railroad workers reject wage cuts. plan board appeal
East coast railroad workers refuse all wage reduction proposals and will take the dispute to the United States Railway Labor Board. They argue economic conditions do not permit pay cuts and will comply with the board’s decision whether favorable or not. railroads are expected to follow the board’s ruling.
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Associated Frese
New York
East
United States Railway Labor Board
Cuta
Woman Reenacts Shooting Trial in Ohio Court
Ardmore Ohio March 16 Clara Smith amon testifying in a case charged with marriage fraud reenacted a shooting scene while claiming Hamon beat kicked and cursed her She described a long relationship with Hamon promising marriage and a signed agreement for heir recognition though she said the marriage to Hamon's nephew was only for Jake Hamon's convenience and she never lived with the nephew.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Ohio
Clara Smith Amon
Maraes
Sake Vette Millonaire Oil
Tician
Hamon
Jake Hamon
Harding Approves Legislative Slate For New Session
Washington March 15 approval by President Harding to the plan for antidumping and price variation measures as the first fiscal legislation to be enacted at the special session of Congress convening on April 15. Unclear if Congress will address the tariff or internal tax revision next.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
Arkansas Mob Lynches Negro Near Hope
A mob of about 300 took Brownie Tuttle, a Black man charged with assault on an elderly white woman near Hope, Arkansas, from custody this evening and hanged him from a tree in Texarkana area, Mart. The incident underscores regional tensions and frontier justice in the Arkansas area.
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Associated Press
Texarkana
Tex
Brownie Tuttle
Hope
Arkansas
Hope Fall
Dr S Y Jamieson Dies After Illness in Atlanta
Dr S Y Jamieson aged sixty, superintendent of enlistment for the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, died in Atlanta tonight after an attack of acute indigestion. He was known for his long service and leadership within the mission board and the Southern Baptist community.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
8. Y. Jamieson
Home Mission Board
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Perpetual Memorial To Ex President Proposed In New York
New York March 16 A movement to establish a perpetual memorial for Woodrow Wilson was launched with a eulogy by John Drinkwater. About five hundred attendees voted to form a temporary committee led by Franklin D Roosevelt to develop details and consider a half million dollar fund to be awarded annually for the person making the greatest contribution to international amity.
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Associated Press
New York
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
John Drinkwater
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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