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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented clipping reports cloudy weather in Mingo County and references a violent incident where men were reported endangered. The text mentions a coal company, potential forces, and a river or water in the scene. Details are garbled, with unclear names and places.
In Washington on May 12 the Prohibition Commissioner testified before the House Judiciary Committee about enforcing the Volstead act. He said agents have gained some control over illegal liquor traffic but face rapid new challenges in preventing sales claimed for medicinal or industrial use.
A Wilderville business area, serving about 800 people ten miles from Lexington Tennessee, was destroyed by a fire this afternoon. Estimated losses run to $100,000. No injuries were reported.
Berlin May 13 reports Britain favors cancellation of allied penalties. The dispatch notes Great Britain seeks terms on Rhine carriage and occupation, citing acceptance of terms by Gers and other authorities as a context for the call to cancel penalties.
Bob Hig of Winder has been signed by the Detroit Tigers after illness limited his play for Georgia. Higging joined by Auburn players George Johnson and Jimmy Smith, reportedly heading to report to Ty Cobb soon. The Atlanta club blocked a release, delaying other potential manager offers this summer.
Mrs Josephine Baughheum wife of J W Baughheum of Barnett Shoals died at her home yesterday afternoon after a six week illness. A Putnam County native she lived in Barnett Shoals over 20 years. She leaves husband and son George H Baughoum. Funeral services will be held at Barnett Shoals Union church at 3:30 Sunday afternoon with Rev Willie Saye officiating Bernstein Bros funeral directors in charge.
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