Prominent Georgia Citizen Shot by Tenant in Gwinnett
Lawrenceville Ga William A Cooper a prominent and influential resident near Grayson was shot four times by Wesley Cooper a negro tenant at his home on Saturday morning The assailant claimed he would no longer be dictated by a white man and fired four shots three hitting Cooper in the liver Cooper walked to his house and died about two hours later Sheriff Gar ner and deputies chased the suspect and took him to Atlanta For safekeeping Cooper formerly led the Bank of Grayson and had ties to Swift and Co He leaves a wife and four children and was a Shriner funeral plans not yet announced
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Lawrenceville
William A. Cooper
Grayson
Wesley Cooper
Cooper
Atlanta
Garner
Brown
Bank of Grayson
Swift & Co
League Assembly Faces Disappointment and Hope in Geneva
In Geneva the League of Nations assembly debates disarmament amid empty seats and criticism of past results. M Noblemant of France defends his country against charges of military gain, stirring the session with a strong defense.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Assembly
M. Noblemant
France
Counry
Business and labor join for unemployment relief drive
Capita and labor unite to push emergency relief through community groups. Joseph H. Drefes of the U S Chamber calls on business to provide employment, while Samuel Gomper of the AFL pledges union backing to place idle workers in jobs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Conference On
Chambers of Commerce
Joseph H. Defrees
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Eastlake Murder Clue Found in Letter Hints Plot
Torn letter fragments found Saturday in Miss Knoxy's handbag link Mrs. Mabel Eastlake's killing near Colonial Beach Virginia to a plotted scheme. Authorities hold Roger Eastlake's widow and Miss Knoxy for questioning as the search for motives continues.
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Associated Press
Colonial Beach
Mabel Kastlake
Roger Eastlake
Navy
Sarah
E. Knoxy
Chesapeake City
N. J
Insulted girl allegedly abducted near Pintar Farm
A Black man named Ray Newsome was taken from H A Woods farm near Pinta Pla on late Saturday. He was accused of insulting a white girl and was near passing a car when the incident occurred.
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Associated Press
Ray Newsome
H. A. Wood
Pinta
Pla
Frat Pat Sherlock Accused Of Poisoning Doctor
Sherlock, a Madison frat member, seized Dr. Yates at Yates Sanatorium on Saturday and forced poison down his throat. Attendants freed the room, the doctor survived after stomach pumping, and Sherlock was jailed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Pat Sherlock
Yates
Sherlock
Dr. Yates
Erlock
Taxes Debated in Senate Smoot Bill Lineup
Senate debate centers on Senator Smoot's proposed manufacturers sales tax as a replacement for various taxes. Republicans face uncertainty about support while a plan to curb transportation taxes and tighten the surtax draws opposition from both parties. The finance committee warns changes may merely shuffle revenue sources as discussions continue.
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Smoot
Senate
Smout
Finance Committee
Penrore
King
Utah
Banner-Herald Showcases Expanded Athens Plant Facilities
The Banner-Herald invites the public to tour its enlarged Athens building on Hancock street between Jackson and Thomas. The new facilities include a five-typ e machine bench, modern pressroom, extensive advertising type, and extended space for two more linotype machines to handle Associated Press leased wire service.
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Hancock Street
Jackson
Thomas
Banner-Herald
Coucermeu
Athens
Tu ‘Ip
AOOF
Cate
Associated Press Service
Wm Wi Cooper & Co
Focal
Banner
Herald
Andrew (. Erwin
H. J. Rowe
Bowdre
Phinizy
Karl B. Braswell
R. F. Read
HL. J. Rowe
Zack L. Roberts
S. F. Gelders
Ben Juhon
Irs
Alice Adama
New Athens Agent Promoted and Succeeding Post Named
American Railway Express announces JG Riddick promoted to route agent for Columbia district with headquarters in Washington. R. N. McLeod of Atlanta appointed to replace him at Athens Amens agency effective Oct 1. Riddick departs Sunday night. family to stay in Athena until addressed.
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American Railway Express Company
JG Riddick
Columbia District
Columbia
D. C
R. N. McLeod
Atlanta
Amens
McLeod
Riddick
Athena Untl
Mr. Riddick
Athens
Cleanup Squad aids WWII veterans in Athens claims drive
The American Legion post promotes a government cleanup squad visit in Athens on November 7 to assist ex service members with compensation medical care and hospital treatment under the Sweet bill. Instructions urge veterans to bring affidavits doctors statements discharge papers and prior correspondence to support claims and to inform neighbors and tenants.
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Pwce
Bul
Athens
Esuipacgn
Tet bin
The
American Legion
Joan RK. Northcutt
Red Cross
Athon Tiatm Mitt Bb
United States Public Health Service
Senre la
Allen R. Pleming, Jr
John R. Northcutt
Woman Deputy Marshal Named in Asheville Case
Miss Catherine Rollins, a United States marshal trainee, is believed to be the first woman to serve as a deputy U.S. marshal in Asheville, North Carolina, after being sworn in Saturday.
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Ro Oe
Asheville
N. C
Catherine Rollins
United States Marsh
Shooting at Klan parade disrupts Texas sheriff posse
In Lorena Texas a sheriff and Floyd a Baylor assistant football coach were wounded when a McLennan county posse tried to stop a Ku Klux Klan parade. The incident followed an attempt to extort money from the Love family in Chicago case.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Tob Buelann
McLennen County
Floyd
Baylor University
Lorena
Explosion blamed for Atlanta freight wreck officials say
Investigators for the Interstate Commerce Commission report the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic freight wreck resulted from an explosive on the track. Gov. Hardwick’s commission released a majority finding pointing to an explosion, with a minority faulting defective equipment. Two trainmen died. rewards were offered and no arrests have been made.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sunday School Meet at Emmanuel Church in Milliston
Clarke County Sunday School association Milliston No 2 meets Emmanuel Church Sunday at 2 30 PM The program includes Prayer and praise led by Prof P F Brown an address The Sunday School That Makes Good by E D Webb Flema Ad Rev A G Richards rector and judge Andras J Cobb to speak on Successful Methods Adjournment
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Milliston No. 2
Clarke County Sunday School Association
Emmanuel Church
P. F. Brown
E. D. Webb
Flema
A. G. Richards
Andras
J. Cobb
Mittpca
R. D. Thomas Dies After Illness at 58
Richard Y. Thomas, 58, died Saturday afternoon at a local hospital after several months of illness. He lived in Athens ten years and worked in the composing rooms of The Banner and The Herald before consolidation. Survived by sister Mrs Ev Pardue and nephew A E Pardue of Nashville. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm conducted by Rev. Walter Anthony. interment in Oconee cemetery. Uncle Dick was a skilled printer and longtime member of the Typographical Union.
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Richard Y. Thomas
Dorsey Furniture Co
Walter Anthony
First Methodist Church
Oconee
Thomas
Springfield
Tenn
Athens
Banner
Herald
Typographical Union
Springfield Record
Ev. Pardue
A. E Pardue
Nashville, Tenn
Recognition of Mexico Demands Clear Title to Lands
Under Secretary of State Fletcher told Representative Hodspeth that Mexico must guarantee in writing that all titles held by Americans will be fully recognized. He added that this includes states that confiscated lands from Americans and issued bonds whose value is questionable.
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Washington, D. C
Fletcher
Hodspeth
Texas
Mexico
Obregom
Jealous Husband Kills Lawyer in Arcadia Shootings
In Arcadia Florida C L Clare a railroad worker fatally shot James A Timberlake a lawyer and later wounded his mother in law Mrs Blunt and fired at J W Robbins Timberlake's partner before shooting himself The wife was seeking a divorce at the time
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Associated Press
Arcadia
Fla
C. L. Clare
James A Timberlake
Butchers to Vote on Strike Across Packing Houses
Chicago dispatch reports packing house workers nationwide will vote next Saturday on astrike to protest working conditions and advocate wage adjustments. The Associated Press notes ballots will be counted at local union halls with turnout expected strong in major markets.
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Associ*ted Press
Chicago
Bacar Watiog
Georgia Wins First Game of Season in Slow Grid Melee
The 1921 Georgia Bulldogs beat Mercer on Sanford Field in the opener. Jim Tom Reynolds starred with a sequence of brilliant plays, while Randall, Hartley and Collins supported the effort. The long game featured strong Georgia line play and notable forward passes.
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Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs
Mercer University
Sanford Field
Mercerians
Bulldog
Mercer
Cally
Tom Reynolds
Stac
Randall
Reynolds
Jacksonville
Pierce
Spicer
Chel
Bennetl Asiso
Usorgis de Medean
Athens
Harbin
Cecil
Johnson
Learing
Smith
Ena
Herndon
Una
Houbs
Hartley
Collins
Bulldogs
Bhesei
Day
Anthon
Pew
Murray
Full
Piercer
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Dead Man
Mr. Cooper
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Misa Mabel Boardman
Taft
Whit House
Harding
Doctors Throat
Florida
New Athens
American Railway Express Co
Athens Legion Post
Fatty
Katherine Fitzgerald
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Arbuckle
San Francisco
Virginia Rappe
Los Angeles
Daniel Breen
Mga
Charles W.love
Breen
Charles W. Love
Indianapolis
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Federal Investigation Report
Clarke County Association
R. D. Thomas
Natal ‘Ateronon
Jim Tom Reynolds
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