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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1921

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Son Springs I Solvent, Yet Bankruptcy Demanded in Jury Trial

In a move filed in Federal Court against Watson Springs Inc, involuntary bankruptcy petitions allege insolvency. A jury trial is demanded and the first creditors meeting is set for Monday afternoon. Bernstein Taylor Electric Co and others are listed as petitioners while Watson Springs, owner of a resort and 613 acres of land with mineral waters, denies insolvency citing a poor season and weevils in cotton. The firm claims assets exceed liabilities and debts will be settled by other means.

Uptcy Walter Nett Watson Springs Corporation Ag Max Oftorneys Indant Corpori Fr & Michat Bernstein Taylor Electric Co Egor Co Watson Springs, Inc Tom Ray W. G. Grifand

Murder near Prt Each VA: Mrs Eastlake slain at home

A brutal murder case in Prt Each Virginia involves Mrs. Ro Eastlake wife of a naval petty attached to the Dahlgren proving ground. Police report a hatchet head, a razor, and a pistol used. blood-stained clothing and weapons found near a vacant house. The coroner’s jury held Eastlake in connection with the death after a brief inquiry. Two young children were in the home but provided little light on the motive or killer. Eastlake had moved from Philadelphia about a month earlier and rented a nearby cottage. a neighbor, Mrs. Knox, connected to Eastlakes, lived nearby.

Cs Associated Press Prt Each Ro Eastlake Dahlgren Provinc Ome Early Ag Knox Fastlake Eastlake M. Knox Connec Philadelphia Colonial Beach

Baby blimp burns at Wright field hangar in Ayton

A bolt of lightning during an early Friday storm撃 set Wright field hangar at Avat Aviation ablaze destroying a baby dirigible 85 feet long. Night watchman Thomas Mum was seriously burned by shock. Loss estimated at 19800 dollars.

Associated Press AYTON Wilbur Wright Tion Feld Thomas Mum

Trial ordered in sheriff slaying case amid hung jury

In Ackens, judge R Withers ordered a new trial for Jake well charged with Hendrix Rector's murder after the jury, out 24 hours and 45 minutes, reported they could not agree. A Greenville county case earlier in the year ended in a mistrial. A six year old daughter of Samuel Martin was shot and killed in White suburb while playing with a Maile pistol. Alexander at, leader of Kansas miners, was jailed in Columbus for enforcing the industrial court law after a long conflict.

Associated Press Ackens 8. C R. Witherspminger Jake Well Ifs Hendrix Rector Greenville County Samuel Martin Howat Volumbus Kan Alexander At Kansas Union

Banker Dies by Full Tank Fall in Greene County

Lerimes Grimes a prominent banker and former Greene County official died instantly when he fell from a water tank while repairing a defect. He left a wife a daughter Leila Grimes and a son Howell Grimes. Surviving relatives include Mrs R Christie of Decatur and Reid Grimes of Montgomery. The Indianapol is American Legion announced it will take over care for about 900000 unemployed ex service men after a national conference. Each post will be asked to cooperate as the Legion investigates unemployment among veterans. Approximately 900000 veterans were out of work two weeks ago with about 21 2 percent jobless and employed veterans earning reduced wages.

Greeensboro Lerimes White Plains Greene County Besid Leila Grimes Howell Grimes White Jains R. Christie Décatur Reid Grimes Montgomery Ala Associated Press Indianapolis Ind American Legion National Emery Legion

Disarmament Only Issue for World Peace Says Scholar

SYUREVIIR REO SHEDEN BERG of Loyola School of Sociolongrs Chicago argues disarmament must be the sole focus at the Washington conference. He warns a larger gathering could drag in Yap, Mesopotamia oil, and other issues, risking a failed accord and new world war if armament remains. He lauds Harding’s invitation but urges limiting talks to disarmament to honor American soldiers.

Syureviir Reo Sheden Berg Loyola ‘School America Japan England Washington Russia Germany Harding United States Britain Mesopotamia

New Postoffice Opens in Columbia After Delays

A new post office costing $350000, one of the Souths handsomest, was opened in Columbia Friday after a long construction run due to war restrictions. The project involved two contractors, and a case is pending against the bonding company of the first contractor W H Maxwell.

NEW Postoffice Associated Press Columbia 8. C W. H. Maxwell

DeValera Accepts Invitation for Irish Conference

London report states Eamonn DeValera sent a brief business like reply accepting Premier Lloyd Georges invitation to a conference on the Irish question scheduled for October 11. In Clearwater Florida Dr J G Belcher a Tarpon Springs physician was acquitted Friday night by a jury in manslaughter trial over the death of his cousin Miss wheels Turner.

Devalera Associated Press London Eamonn DeValera Lloyd George

Fifty Mile Gale Hits Pittsburg District

A fifty mile gale swept the Pittsburg district for fifteen minutes Friday, leveling roofs and blowing down signs and trees. There were no fatalities reported as the temperature fell 13 degrees in one hour.

Pittsburg Digmociated Press

Move to Strike Grocers Order Hearing Under Advisement

DC Supreme Court Justice Stafford heard arguments on the government's bid to strike a court order allowing the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association to intervene in the packer cage case. The judge took the matter under advisement Friday.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Stafford District of Columbia Supreme Court Southern “Wholesale Grovera’ Association

Federal Reserve Board sees September business improvement

The Federal Reserve Board reported a distinctly optimistic September, noting improved credit, strong liquidation, and widespread wholsome improvement driven largely by cotton price gains. Employment rose slightly while harvest movements may lift unemployment, offset by higher labor demand in manufacturing and growing construction activity. Railroad employment increased modestly as farm activity continued, with autumn building contracts reaching record levels.

Astocia Press Washington Federal Reserve Board Ason Gro Man Uring Fev Rvice

Arbuckle Case Letters Turned Over To Police

Assoc San Francis threatening letters reach police as Judge oversees preliminary hearing in Fatty Arbuckle murder case. Protests arise over the charge reduced to manslaughter while key letters remain undisclosed.

Assoc San Francis Fatty” Arbuckle Alvain ‘Jazarus Liminary

Aberdeen blast tests new heavy bomb at army proving grounds

ABERDEEN Md A crater 100 feet wide and 25 feet deep was blown into the earth at the army proving grounds Friday by a 4 300 pound bomb dropped from 4 100 feet. The test marked the first in a new series and the heaviest bomb yet built, carried and released from a Handley Paige aircraft.

Associated Press Aberdeen Army Proving Grounds Handley-Paige

Harding Proclaims Two Minute Armistice Day Prayer

President Harding calls on all citizens to observe a silent two minute prayer at noon on Armistice Day November 11. The nation pauses to honor the dead of the World War with flag half mast on public buildings and at military posts worldwide from sunrise to sunset.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding France Arlington National Cemetery Army Navy Marine Corps America

Forsyth find of carpenter's body prompts manhunt and reward

The body of C. H. Winn, a carpenter, was discovered in a shallow pond near Forsyth, with a sack over the head and rocks weighting it. Officials offered a $50 reward for Will Phinney, a Black man recently released from jail, as a suspect. Three other Black individuals, including two women, are being held on suspicion.

Associated Press Forsyth C. H. Winn Will Phinney Theghanagans Jabaine

Real Romances No 4 and No 6 in National League civic life

A Chicago visit leads to a marriage in Omaha as Miss Blanche Scott later Mrs Lee meets Mr Lee and wed in February. Banff sparks the romance of Mrs T G Winter, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, with Mr Winter after a serendipitous meeting abroad. Mrs Julian B Salley, daughter of a Southern dancing family, becomes a lawyer’s wife then a real estate and insurance entrepreneur after supporting the League of Women Voters postwar fundraising.

Lee Thue Chicago Blanche Scott Mrs. Lee Cornell Bluffs National Humane Society Omaha Miss Scott Mr. Lee Banff Canadian Rockies General Federation of Women's Clubs Omeone Julian B. Salley National League of Women Voters League of Women Voters

Director Forbes Urges Georgia Drive for War Memorial Fund

In Athens and Clarke County residents are urged to raise one million dollars in a thirty day war memorial drive. Director Forbes emphasizes citizen duty, with Hugh Gordon as campaign chair and twelve canvassing teams forming this local effort to set an example for the state. Women’s committees organize public support while men focus on pledges and solicitations.

Athens Clarke County University of Georgia Erith Georgia Fae Athena Clarké Stout Hugh Gordon Pajen Y. M.C Efairney

Clarke County Pig And Corn Show Set For Oct 12

Clarke County boys plan entries for the Pig and Corn club show at the State Foreses of Agriculture on October 2. About thirty five to forty boys are expected to exhibit pure-bred stock with support from Clarke County residents and local businesses offering inducements to boost participation.

Clarke County Pig and Corn Club State Forlese of Agriculture Clarke Athens Rida

Veterans To Hear Anthony Saturday At City Hall

Cobt Delaney camp United Confederate Veterans meets in city hall Saturday at 10 o clock with Rev Walter Anthony First Methodist pastor as speaker. The gathering will also elect delegates to the annual reunion in Chattanooga on October 26 27.

Cobt-Delaney United Confederate Veterans City Hall Walter Anthony First Methodist Church Chattanooga

Valdosta Murder Suspect Escapes at Indianapolis Depot

A 28 year old Valdosta Ga murder suspect, Wood Rogers, escaped Friday from M. Jordans at an Indianapolis depot after Jordans says he fell asleep. Rogers was said to be wanted in Valdosta on a murder ree. The report notes Rogers was last seen while a train from Morgan Colo carried the fugitives.

Indianapolis Ind Wood Rog Valdosta M. Jordan Jordan Morgan, Colo

Conference Adjourns to October 10 Amid Economic Plan Debates

Fragmented report on a national conference proposing a permanent policy to stabilize prices and employment. Emphasis on public employment agencies,联 coordinated funds, and price controls to resume normal business, with committees to study district work and a profit oriented reform.

Actn Tunishpa Aia Steine Mills Td Rb Street New Age York Congress Anal Crete Avilable

Pope Jury Selected in Murder Trial at Local Theater

A jury was chosen on Friday in a murder case involving Pope, the local attorney, charged with first degree murder in the killing of theater manager Di Hickman during a botched robbery at the box office on September date. Rawlings reportedly planned the hold up as the jury prepares to hear testimony.

Pope Carges di Hickman Frank Rawlings Ray Will Rawling Posse

School Deaths and Safety Measures Highlight Congress Session

At a national council gathering in Detroit, Miss Harriet Beard presented that deaths among city schoolchildren dropped 60 percent in one year due to safety instruction. Dr. B of St Louis, vice president of the education section, spoke on safety in ashed schools amid prohibition era concerns.

Associated Prom Hoston Nationalty Council Harriet Beard Détroi Dr. B. of St.Louis

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SON Springs I Solvent Wlght Bankruptcy ALBY Pening Wright Avat Aviation Field Scotland Federal Board Arbuckle C. C Frederick I. Cox New Jersey Interstate Commerce Commission Edgar B. Clarke T. G. Winter Blanche Scott Leb Forbes T. Forbes Wallen Anthony Ssociated Press Ae D. C Emi Florida Eee Atre M Council
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