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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1922
Page
1
Chaos and evacuation ripple through Constantinople as Kemalist forces withdraw, British influence grows. Reports from London say officials expect a message from King George while Allied leaders discuss the situation and potential talks with Kemal Pasha.
Barrow County Ga. grand jury seeks further indictments as it weighs cases involving concealed weapons and charges of assault and battery. Named suspects include T J Sikes Roy Perkins Frank Burson and Guy Thurmond among others as authorities pursue possible murder intent and related offenses.
The Federal Reserve Board reports a broad uptick in employment in September, with wage increases noted across copper mines, mills, railroads, textiles, and construction. The survey highlights substantial job gains and a shift away from the prior decline in business activity.
I n Georgia the later Thomas B Watson was buried in Washington after dying Tuesday. Guards stood watch Friday and souvenir hunters tore floral tokens to pieces. Visitors lingered as mourners and officials prepared for a funeral procession and a crown led by mourners to honor the dead leader.
The Columbia goal of which Senator Thomas B. Georgia, who died Tuesday as only, will be continued with Mrs. ven Lytle, for man re associated with Mr. Watson, in his various publications as a managing editor. It was announced Saturday. Mrs. Lytle stated she will write.
Fragmented OCR outlines a political convention as Judge Horace M Holden seeks to succeed Thomas E Watson. Abit Nix chaired the county delegation at the state Democratic convention in Athens. Walker position and convention actions are noted amid a long list of attendees and procedural details.
Prominent Athions attorney Holden, associate at the Sanremé Court of Georgia, is nominated by the Democratic party for the State Senate, subject to primary action. He previously won nominations for state offices in 1894 and 1896, served as a circuit court associate, and is tied to the Greene County region.
The Jewish community schedules Yom Kippur observances beginning at sunset Sunday and ending Monday, with services to be held at the synagogue.
A second blaze in Atlanta roared through a block, tearing into an FP store next to it as firefighters battled the flames. No injuries reported, investigators pursue the cause amid charred storefronts and smoke plumes.
An unclear notice states a business or venue will close tomorrow for a Jewish holiday. The message references Jewish people and a schedule change, urging those affected to adjust plans accordingly.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Judge Horace of Athens Gillet of Marietta and others in Georgia race coverage. References former Senator Hoke Thomas W. Hardwick and H. L. Howard of Coum Couper, with unclear connections. Names appear amid garbled text and misrendered locations.
Judge C Dumb found Harry Poulin not guilty in a city court case involving a ten month old child. The defendant, linked to Mrs. John P Tierman, was cleared of being the father amid a sensational proceeding. The ruling directed the mother to Bronson, Michigan, for care while the case's outcome shapes her future plans.
A fragmentary notice invites older boys and Young Men’s Christian Association members to attend a conference in Gainesville on October 20. Delegates from nearby towns are welcomed. the event promises entertainment and hospitable college accommodations.
Plans were revealed for the Athena Clarke county exposition on Chase street grounds the week of October 23. Exhibits include livestock field crops poultry and Made in Clarke County items. Attractions and Ford Day prizes are planned with demonstrations on cotton boll control and homemaking. Asbury Royston announced a Friday evening event at 215 Dougherty Street with Rev R L Porter presiding. Hearst backs nominee.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia postponed the state convention to October 28 and set October 17 for a state primary to nominate a U S senator and pension commissioner due to the deaths of Senator Thomas E Watson and Pension Commissioner J W Mecosh. Governor-elect Clifford Walker approved the plan, aiming to avoid early candidate favoritism and letting voters express their choice. The committee also moved to October 24 for a separate primary in related action.
The remains of John H. Lucas were laid to rest in Athens. The obituary notes he was well known and had many relatives and friends in the area. Pallbearers included JH. H. Linton and Frank A. Eipacom among others. his father was the late Frederic W. Lucas of Athens.
Miss Annie King Davis aged 4 died at her Hill street home early Saturday morning. Remains will be taken to Arkansas Sunday for funeral and interment. Survived by mother Mrs M E Davis and brother C H Davin of Cabot Arkansas. Uncle Tom King of Memphis to meet body in Atlanta. Duncan Burnote to accompany. Davis taught at Lucy Cobb School eleven years and recently lived locally three years. Pallbearers named: Prof van Lurnett, Jony Moris, T H Bocock, Colonel Dupree Hunnicuts, C H Newton, A B Griffeth. Ministers Union meeting set for Monday at 10 am in Pastor's study. urged to attend after vacation.
Dr Wilkinson will preach on habit in the sunday service at the local church. The sermon aims to encourage personal discipline and moral improvement with practical guidance for daily living.
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