Laws Explained At Athens Meeting For Women Nominees
A large Athens crowd gathered at the Peabody auditorium to hear Judge T. F Green outline legal suffrage qualifications. He noted federal rules set negative standards while states fix voting qualifications, quoting local Athens city code provisions and Georgia acts on voter eligibility and residency.
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Athens
Peabody Auditorium
T. F Green
Woman's Club
Judge Green
Supreme Court of the United States
Green
Aftisens
Xenertt Assembly
Georgia
Ely
Sald Elty
Tate
United States
Carpenters Union Holds Open Meeting Tonight
Announcement by J. B. Conan president of the Athens Carpenters Union invites the public to attend an open meeting at the union hall on 12344 Ponehate Aree Street over Skelton's Bakery. Meeting begins at 8 o'clock with discussions on union interests and refreshments served.
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Fiese
J. 8
Conan
Athens Carpenters’ Union
Piblic
Iggit- Bergelds
Ponehate Aree
Skelton
Athens Elks Depart for Association Trip
Ath ens Elks head to Savannah to represent Athens BPO in the 4922 federation event. Postero and Heidler accompany freee 4. Bush, Frank Palmer and Reto join as delegates for Athens.
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Freee
Bush
Frank Postero
Harison Heidler
Nix Announces His Committees at Athens Rotary
The Athens Rotary Club met at the Georgian Hotel with near full attendance. Guests included Rotarians Solomon of Savannah Hoggard of Charlotte and Proctor of Joplin. Prizes for a recent Kiwanis baseball game were awarded including Eversharp pencil for first single and theater tickets for each home run, donated by local business leaders.
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Rotary Club
Georgian Hotel
Trussell
A. G. Booth
Hugh Hodgson
C. A. Scudder
Bootsie Booth
Palace
Jake Joel
Harry Dows
Bootale’ Booth
Ham
W. B. Steadman
Mat Sean Soa
Abie
Bankers Show Little Interest in Cotton Marketing Plan
Special to The Banner. Atlanta Ga May 17 bankers and businessmen in Atlanta attended a meeting on the proposed cotton marketing plan. Despite heavy advertising only 20 people were present and just one banker noticed in the crowd. The Cotton Growers association had many heads of quarter at the meeting but interest was negligible.
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Atlanta
Georgia
A. Elmore
Lota
Savannah train strikes cattle injures passengers
By Associated Press Savannah Ga May 18 A Rog ers was probably fatally burned and Geqexe Henry a black fireman were among the railroad workers aboard when Seaboard Airline passenger train No. 1 from Washington to Florida struck a herd of cattle about 80 miles south of Savannah. A number of passengers were slightly hurt according to reports here. Both Rog ers and Henry were from Savannah.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Rogers
Geqexe
Henry
Seaboard
Denunciation Ends City Council Probe In Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 16 8 AP reports the five weeks investigation by the city council committee into charges that city police and detectives conspired with criminals concluded with a denunciation. Councilman AJ Martin and lawyer Joseph Ewing and others denied the charges as the probe closed.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
AJ Martin
Joseph Ewing
Geto
Martin and
Otters
Franklin K Lane dies in Rochester and is mourned
The former interior secretary Franklin K Lane died in Rochester Minnesota and his body was sent to Chicago with his widow and family. President Harding Wilson and other officials sent sympathy. Lane dictated an unusual farewell message from hospital amid his fatal illness.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
the’ Interior
Chicago
Washington, D. C
California
Harding
Wilson
Minesota
Ural
Hinself
Pewspapera
Lane
Socrates
Sliva
Death of Chief Justice White Expected Hours More
Washington May 19 Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court died this morning at 3 00 a m Washington May 18 death of Chief Justice White is seen as a matter of hours by physicians attending him after surgery last Friday The end was anticipated as his vitality kept him alive though he was unconscious tonight
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Aene Press
Washington, D. C
White
United States Supreme Court
Devel
Economy advocates win in Senate bout over naval bill
In Washington on May 18 economy advocates won the first Senate vote in support of a billion dollar naval appropriation bill. The measure followed a push to back disarmament conference aims and included an amendment suspending work at the Charleston drydock project until 1924.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Charleston
8. C
Racial clash at Byromville over tax levy turns deadly
Byromville, Ga as Town Marshal Cunningham and posse attempt to levy taxes on property owned by Dave Chapman, a Black man. A white man Robert Davis of New Jersey was injured. Two Black men killed and many others injured as a roundup led to arrests in Vienna.
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Associated Press
Cordele
Marshall Cunningham
Byromvie
Chapman
Vienna
Georgia
Robert ‘Davis
Somerville
New Jersey
Dave Chapmart
Thomasville Delegation To Attend Grand Lodge Meeting
Thomasville lodge Piney Woods plans and rehearsals as the local degree team, winner of the state first degree competition, heads to Athens for the Grand Lodge gathering next week. The unit, led by Noble Grand J.C. Cashel and an 11 member roster including T. L. Lenteye, W. Me, and W. W. Davla, will perform the Initiatory Degree along with ten top teams from across the state, aiming to uphold Piney Woods Lodge prestige.
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Thomasville
Gas
Piney
Woods Lodge of Odd Fellows
Athens
Woods Lodge
Noble Grand
J.C. Cashel
T. L. Lenteye
W. Davla
W. Me Singlétary
D. Baker
W. R.myllen
C. B.news
Mr. Tee
J. B. Burch
Blanton
Eugene Rhyt Massey
Walter Wilson
Newt Po
Harris Seeks Final Hearing on Melon Freight Rates
Senator Harris seeks a final hearing on freight rates for melon growers, pressing Commerce Secretary for action. Washington sources confirm the ongoing push to confirm relief measures and stabilize market costs.
Explosion Wrecks Flashless Power Plant
An explosion severely damages the Flashless Power Plant, wrecking key facilities and halting operations. Investigators cordon off the site as crews assess structural integrity and workers assess injuries and losses. Local authorities coordinate with plant management to determine cause and next steps.
Closing public schools next week amid year end events
The article notes closing public schools next week with closing exercises beginning tomorrow at Athond Public Schools. It describes cadet postings, graduation plans, and a May 24 training event, with programs at the High School and Octagon University campus, inviting the public to most exercises.
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Athond
Loporos
Azhool
Tha
Jacob Butler
Ashford
Harold Hancdek
Thomas Whitehead
Pirot
Martin Kilpatrick
Chas. Hooper
Alfred Par‘ham
Ceriton Mell
Roy Grayson Rateaatan Edel Jankower
Russell Hodgson
Emmett ‘Wiliams
Ah Bala¢ Wingfield
University Campisy
Sgredy
Thomas Pits
Berald Groep, Jr
Esther
Bush
Cobb Honored in Community as Loyal Figure
The piece portrays Andrew Jackson Cobb as a pillar in the community, praised for loyalty and ability. It notes his long service and respect among neighbors near his residence on Woodlawn Avenue and at the Mutat building, highlighting strong support and communal regard.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Athens Urged to House 2000 Grand Lodge Delegates
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows will convene in Athens next week with over two thousand delegates expected. Citizens are asked to notify Tuck at 1403-W today with rates and capacity, to ensure ample accommodations. Delegates will cover their own expenses. locals are urged to provide suitable lodging and assist in making the gathering a success. The event aims to unite the community and showcase cooperation in hospitality.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Athens
Yisborn
Athene
Iiporta
Grand Lodge
Former Florida Governor Catts Indicted for Peonage
Associated Press report from Pensacola dated May 18 says former Florida governor Catts was indicted by a federal grand jury on peonage charges. The case alleges two Black workers were forced to labor at a property, with further references to potential pardons and related proceedings.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Pia
Catts
Florida
Catia
Phi Beta Kappa address by H S Edwards at Athens commencement
Mrs. Harry Stillwell Edwards of Macon will deliver the Phi Bets Kappa address at the Athens commencement in the chapel at 6 o clock on Monday. The event is highly anticipated by locals who recall his celebrated works including Aeneas Africanus and Sons and Fathers which won a $10 000 prize in Chicago.
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Harry
Stillwell Edwards
Macon
Phi Bets Kappa
Ae “Raowatda
Athens
Chareacter
Aeneas
Joel Chandler
Edwards
Georgia
Herst
Sons and Pathers
Chicago Record
Sitee
Hamilton Mable
P. Mel
Tale Sora
Georgia Re-Habs to Play High School This Afternoon
Georgia Re-Habs meet Attiens High School this afternoon at Sanford Field for a 6 o clock ball game. Ex-service official says all fans invited, no admission charged. Teams also schedule games with Tech's former service squad and West cal lene, with further matches planned in Atlanta.
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Georgia
Georgia Re-labs
Attiens High School
Sanford Field
Wilveraily
Tech
West Callene
Atlanta
Norma Talmadge At Palace In Passion Flower Screening
Norma Talmadge appears at the Palace today and Friday in the Spanish-set Passion Flower, billed with a comedy. The film showcases her screen persona and should suit her acting style, drawing audiences to the theater today and Friday.
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Norma
Talmadge
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Leretary
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