Mingo county calls for federal troops as riots loom
Charleston May 16 authorities in Mingo county warn of a smoldering volcano of unrest with demonstrations expected Thursday the anniversary of Matewan battle. They again urged Governor Morgan to request federal troops as small Kentucky forces and the West Virginia state constabulary fail to restrain the lawless elements.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W.va
Mingo
Matewan
Mingo County
Morgan
Kentucky
West Virginia
State Normal Spanish Class Presents Colorful Program
The Spanish students at State Normal School staged an engaging program Saturday night. Miss Ida Pound sang La Aurora and Miss Beulah Shirley accompanied, while La Estudiantina Espanola performed Nita Pancha and La Perla. The Sailors march and Pan-American Spirit pageant featured twenty and twenty-one performers respectively, with Log Marineritos and The Spanish Duel drawing applause from a large crowd.
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Cna
State Normal School
Milner
Rawls
Ida Pound
la Aurora
la Estudiantina Espanola
America
Beulah Shirley
Mise A. Askew
Ria
Re Ie
Firing Breaks Out at Rawl West Virginia Head House
Firing broke out at the Crystal Block Coal head house in Rawl W Va early tonight. Reports to Capt J R Brokus indicate the outbreak originated from the Kentucky side and lasted only a few minutes amid border tensions and scattered gunfire.
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Rawl
West VO
Gy Associated Prats
Williamson
W. Va
Crystal Block Coal Company
J. R. Brokus
Brokus
Kentucky
Dorsey Undecided About Reply To Severn Cries
Governor Dorsey remains undecided on how to respond to criticism of his pamphlet The Negro in Georgia and the peonage issue. A reply to Judge Wm. H. Searcy is likely by tomorrow, with political moves from Guardians of Liberty and a possible impeachment petition. Senator T. F. Brown of Athens plans a joint committee investigation.
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Brown
Atlanta
Dorry
Georgia
Samuth L. Olive
Institate Senate
Caleb Ridley
Central Baptist Church
Pagard
H. Searcy
Guardians of Liberty
Senate
House
TF. C. Brown
Athens
New Firm Takes Over Delmar Cafe for Remodeling
Messrs R Galledse and W Pilkington purchased the Delmar Cafe and will begin immediate remodeling of the interior. They plan new equipment and improved service while maintaining high standards and aiming to make it the best self service lunch in the state. The new managers, noted as wide awake business men, announced that work crews would start improvements at once.
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Galledse
Woodmen
World
W. Pilkington
Pink boll weevil conference opens in Washington
Washington May 19 officials from every cotton growing state and the agriculture department met today at a conference to plan a national campaign against the pink boll weevil. A two man from each state was chosen to draft the program for presentation tomorrow. Texas and federal officials sparred over responsibility for border controls with Texas saying the federal government must handle it while the state argued the duty lay elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Marlat
Federal Horticultural Board
Texas
Mexico
Women on Boards Deferred a Year by Southern Baptists
Chattanooga Tenn May 16 Representation of women on the executive committee and five general boards of the Southern Baptist convention was deferred one year by the convention today. The nominating committee found difficulties in adjusting the bylaws provisions for selecting women.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Albert G Bradford Dies at 65 in Philadelphia Firm Death
Albert G. Bradford of Philadelphia age 65 and a member of the firm N W Ayer Son died here today. The notice lists his association with the agency and the city date of death as May 16.
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Philadelphia
Albert G. Bradford
N. W. Ayer & Son
Emergency fund results grow as Georgia mothers aid school crisis
State wide interest in a mothers day emergency fund to cover deficits at the State Normal school expands after Mrs. George Mell initiates the drive in early May. Contributions pour in via telegraph and bank deposits, with Athens residents supporting the effort at Athens Savings Bank.
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George Mell
Women of
Georgia
State Normal School
College selects managers for 1922 football season
Thomas Wirt Coleman of Anniston was chosen varsity football manager after a 388 to 226 vote over J. D. Lawrence of Dallas. Two assistants were selected: J. B. Davis of Jefferson and W. J. Landrum of Monroe, defeating W. D. Knight of Georgia and Marsh.
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Ont Wien
Thomas Wirt Coleman
Anniston
J. D. Lawrence
Dallas
J.B. Davis
Jefferson
W. J. Landrum
Monroe
W. D. Knight
Georgia
Marsh
Tom Alexander Charged with Assault in Clarke County
Tom Alexander, a young white man from a well known family, is jailed in Clarke County on charges of assaulting a white woman yesterday after offering a ride to her and her husband, who were walking from a South Carolina town to Atlanta. The couple, reportedly without funds, had asked for help. Alexander allegedly followed the woman after she fled from the car and assaulted her before driving away. A commitment hearing is expected tomorrow as the western circuit judge is away in New Orleans. Attorneys for Alexander deny the charges and plan to present evidence.
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Tom Alexander
South Carolina
Atlanta
Alexander
Alexander Ge
Clarke County
New Orleans
Athens
New District Plan Calls for Federal Judge and Attorney
Washington reports outline a plan to create three U S districts in Georgia with headquarters in Savannah Augusta Atlanta and likely Macon. Judge Samuel H Sibley would head the Northeastern or Northwestern District while Judge Beverly D Evans would preside in the Southern District and a new third judge would be added. The plan would also shift some prosecutorial posts including the district attorney role in the middle district and place an Atlanta attorney in the new Northern District.
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Atlanta
Washington
United States Court District
Fulton County
Samuel H. Sibley
Beverly Evans
King
Macon
Savannah
Beverly D. Evans
Sibley
Evans
Middle
Girl fires bullet in attempt on life after correction
Columbus Miss May 16 Miss Eva Green 17 fired a bullet into her side in an act said by her parents to be a suicide attempt following a correction by her mother. She is in critical condition.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Miss
Eva Green
Brad Tracy Green
Pressmen strike at Curtis Publishing demands 44 hour week
Associated Press reports Curtis Publishing pressmen walked out on May 16 seeking a 44 hour week. Foremen stayed on and some pressmen continued working. The firm planned to print part of the Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman editions in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Curtis Publishing Company
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
Chicago
Women of Athens plan slate for city offices
An Athens Woman's Club educational committee met at Mrs. E. K. Hodgson's home on Milledge Avenue to form a municipal slate. Rumors had swirled for days as locals awaited any definite action, and the gathering drew a packed crowd despite one absent member. The program covered several major items as discussion began.
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Athens
Hdme
Amiqus
Supreme Court Reverses Georgia Check Case
The U S Supreme Court reversed a Georgia court ruling denying an injunction against the Atlanta Federal Reserve bank from collecting checks drawn on non member banks. The case is remanded for merits based review, with federal policy to collect checks subject to relief for non member banks showing oppressive intent.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court Today
Georgia
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Wantots
Federal
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank
Georgia Court
Supreme Court
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Harting
Federal Reservers
Federal Reserve Bank
Docket for 10 Today Judge Bradwell Appointed
The city court docket announced yesterday that Pesac oete's will be called at 10 o clock and the Tuesday session would render default judgments in ripe cases. Cases not requiring juries are being heard this week with little done after the organization yesterday aside from a few judgments. Constables R F Wood H D Huff and Jerry Pittard attend the court.
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Bradwell
Sion
Yeater
R. F. Wood
H. D. Huff
Jerry Pittard
Lionel Barrymore Stars in The Master Mind at Palace
Lionel Barrymore headlines today at the Palace theater in The Master Mind with Peggy O Nea l playing the lead female opposite him. The film explores a clash between a strong man and the equally strong will of a woman as the plot unfolds.
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Lionel Parymore
Palace Theater
Peggy O'Neal
Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
America
William F Dorsey Leader and Builder of Athens Kiwanis
William Francis Dorsey, longtime Athens Kiwanis president and head of Dorsey Furniture, is noted as Athens oldest furniture business founder. A former mayor and active Mason, he is celebrated as a civic builder known for enterprise and community service. his birthday is January 8th.
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William Prancis Dorsey
Athens Kiwanis Club
Dorsey Furniture Company
Athens
Ford
City of
W. Dorsey
Clurch
Kiwanis
State Farm Bureau Opposes Sapiro Plan Widespread Reform
Atlanta May 16 The Georgian Farm Bureau Federation advisory board urges abolishing the state bureau of markets and trimming inspectors. They call for a sales agency in Atlanta and certified cotton graders in every county to ensure growers get best prices. The plan nests with College of Agriculture marketing bureau and U S Bureau of Markets input.
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Atlanta
Georgian Farm Bureau Federation
Recordi
Sapiro
State Bureau of Markets
I A
Kelly
Previd
Reau
Resdiation
Marketing Bureau
The
College of Agriculture
Ae Leute-au
Uited States Bureau of Markets
Washington
Georgia
UN Bureau
Athens Pastor to Address Grand Commandery Meet
Dr. J C Wilkinson pastor of the First Paptiot church will be grand orator for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Georgia meeting in Macon tomorrow. He will conduct services at Christ Episcopal church and leads the annual conclave noted as the largest gathering of the state's order.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of
Columbus
Atlanta
Macom
Savannah
Augusta
J.C. Wilkinson
Knights Templar
Georgia
Macon
Wilkinson
Plovtuzensty
Milledgeville
Christ Episcopal Church
Iights Templar of
Wilkingen
Order
Wholesale Prices Fall Sharply in April Report
Washington May 18 wholesale prices in April showed a 6 percent drop from March and a 43 percent decrease from April 1920, according to the Department of Labor.
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Washington, D.C
Vie Department of Labor
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Supreme Courts
Grand Lodge
H. T. Tuck
Rebekah
Palace
Star Today
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Char, B. Martin
State Farm Bureau
AG. College
T. Grand Commandery
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