Radio and science bits in a curious era of progress
A jumble of Dispatch era notes covers advances in radio, telegraphy and motion pictures. It discusses patents, experiments, and speculative futures from flying cars to wireless film, noting figures like Henry Ford and researchers at Lynn and Vienna, plus reflections on marriage and divorce trends and social advice from Judge Graham.
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Francia Jenkins
Electric Company
Lynn
Society of Motion Piece Engineers
Bilshay
Telegraph
Aparatus
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Carbonnelli
Prof. A
Vienna
Soime
National Memorial University cited as worthy in letters to the Banner-Herald
Readers praise a proposed National Memorial University as a beacon of patriotism and humanitarian effort. The piece argues the project honors World War I heroes, promotes liberty, civilization, and religion, and would unite Americans through gifts and shared ideals.
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Tam
National Memorial University
America
Earth
Chris
Swindle at card table and horse accident hit Athens crowd
A northern drummer swindled victims in a card game at Athens, leaving pockets empty and anger rising. On Christmas afternoon, riders in costume caused a street accident on Broad and Jackson streets, injuring Mrs. Herring who was knocked down, while crowd reactions and local conduct were noted. Personal updates include Emmanuel Sunday School’s party, upcoming wedding of J C Cooper and Maggie Johnson, and visitors from Newnan, Atlanta, Macon, and Jacksonville.
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Atheny
Otonee
Broad Stand
Jackson Street
National Bank
Clarence Marshall
Mrs. Herring
Broadstreet
Charley O'Farrell
O'Farrell
Wingfield
Emmanuel Sunday School
Norma
Irene
Claude Grant
Ruby
Clifford Harbin
J. C. Cooper
Elbert County
Maggie .Johnson
Athens
E. D
Stone
Mra. J. F. Lovejoy
Newnan
Mise Nena Cotter
Atlanta
Mra. J
Poppy Day Reminder From George C. Thomas to Athens
The message appeals to every citizen of Athens to honor Soldier boys and remember Poppy Day, urging hearty cooperation. George C. Thomas signs the appeal.
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Athens
Soldier Boys
George C. Thomas
Wreck Near Elberton Kills Two Men Injures Friend
Two Black men die and a third is injured when their Buick touring car collides with a telephone post on the Athens and Elberton road Sunday afternoon. The injured man suffers a leg broken in seven places. Details unavailable Monday.
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Elberton
Athens
Vail
Riot Ends At Cook County Jail After Ringleaders Beaten
A four hour disturbance at Cook County jail ended early Monday as Wesley West, the warden, and 30 guards removed ringleaders from the fourth tier one by one and whipped them. The riot followed anger over a visitor policy change, with flaming blankets dropped and dense smoke filling the tier. Police cleared crowds at the entrance as mothers and babies in the nearby women's ward suffered distress.
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Chicago
Cook County
Wesley West
Brook
Prison visit day chaos as contraband floods jail
Warnert Westerodk recalled a chaotic visitors day where over 600 prisoners received stacks of packages reaching high walls. Guns, saws, files, and drugs were found amid the influx. To restore order the warder partitioned the jail into four sections allowing only a quarter of inmates visitors at once.
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Warnert Westerodk
Athenian Lodge Pythians to Attend Grand Lodge Convention
Messrs Aaron Cohen and James Hart will represent St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias at the Fifty Second Annual Grand Lodge Convention in Columbus on May 17 and 18. T H Nickerson and James Dosler also plan to attend as part of elaborate preparations for entertaining more than 400 delegates. Grand Lodge officers include Grand Chancellor Walter Lanier Savannah Grand Vice Chancellor William Butlive Savannah Grand Prelate Harry Roberts Macon Grand Keeper of Records and Seals William Leopold Savannah Grand Master of Exchequer R C Norman Washington Grand Master of Arms E Maudlin Cafro Grand Inner Guard R G Coffin Augusta Grand Outer Guard J H Lewis Columbus and William G Sutlive Savannah Press managing editor. The grand vice chancellor is expected to attend and may be elevated to grand chancellor.
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Messrs
Aaron Cohen
James ¥. Hart
St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Columbus
T. H. Nickerson
James Dosler
Walter V. Laniger
Millen
William
G. Butlive
Savannah
Harry
Roberts
Macon
William H. Leopold
R. Ic. Norman
Washington
E. Maudlin
Cafro
Grand Inner Guard
R. G. Coffin
Augusta
Grand Outer Guard
J. H. Lewis
William G. Sutlive
Savannah Press
Athenians to Attend Columbus Diocese Convention
Several Athens Episcopalians plan to travel to Columbus this week for the Diocese convention, meeting Wednesday through Friday. The Women’s Auxiliary will meet in Columbus alongside delegates from both groups, including T. H. Nickerson, Dr. J. H. T. McPherson, Dr. Sylvanus Morris, and Mrs. Charles Strahan. Bishop Mikell of Atlanta is expected to attend.
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Athens
American Legion Elects Officers for Six Months
Allen R. Fleming Post of the American Legion will elect officers for the next six months at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. The session begins at 8 oclock at K P Hall with expected strong attendance led by retiring Commander Captain John R Northcutt. The piece notes broader access for women in Japanese universities and colleges.
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Allen R. Fleming
American Legion
K. P. Hall
John R. Northcutt
Commaredh
Odd Fellows Leaders Named for Macon Session in Georgia
Commerce Odd Fellowship will send W. L. Seagraves G. C. Luthi and P. D. Howington to the Grand Lodge session in Macon. Harmony Grove Encampment selects J. Joseph Jewell as representative to the grand encampment. Mrs Grover C. Cheek to attend as Rebekah representative. meetings and appointments noted. Union Prayer League sets meeting at Prince Avenue Baptist Church Tuesday at 4.
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Commerce
Commerce Odd Fellowship
Grand Lodge
Macon
W. L. Seagraves
G. C. Luthi
P. D. Howington
Hrmony Grove
Joseph Jewell
Cheek
Er C
Harp
Tony Grove
Rebekah Assembly
League
Rebekah
Grover C. Cheek
Robert C. Nix
Harmony Grove Lodge No
R. L. J. Smith
Georgia
Sovereign Grand Lodge
The
Union Prayer League
Prince Avenue
Baptist Church
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