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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1922

Page

6

Supreme Court Opens Octobeg Term Amid Taft Presence

Supreme Court Chief Justice Taft and all associates except Justice Pitney attended the opening of the October term Monday. Pitney was detained at home in Morris Town, N J, with his condition reported serious. The ceremony included oath administration to George Sutherland newly appointed to the bench. Holmes, Day, and others appeared as the term began with no opinions issued on opening day. argument sessions start Tuesday with no decisions until next week.

Washington Taft Supreme Court Grantice Pitney Justice Pitney Morristown N. J George Sutherland Tah John T. Clark United States Justice Holmes Justice Day White House Ordorg

Federal Prisoners to Atlanta for Trial in Dope Case

Nine federal prisoners held in Clarke county jail await transfer to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. They are set to be moved this week likely Thursday for trial on dope peddling charges. Officials report most inmates are orderly. two have caused minor trouble, while authorities say meals and conditions were investigated and found acceptable. Sheriff Jackson expects daily orders for escort officers from Atlanta.

Bengh Clarke County Federal Penitentiary Atlanta Prsoners Jackson Atlasta

Reserve Officers Readies Talk At Annual Convention

Washington reports hundreds of reserve officers from the United States Army gathered for the first annual convention of the Reserve Officers Association. They planned to discuss policy on continued military reductions and the creation of a permanent national organization for officer reserves, currently numbering about 76,000.

Washington Geveral United States Army Reserve Officers Association United States Officer’ Reserve Corps

The Merry Widow at Colonial Theatre October 9

The Merry Widow starring Henry W. Savage will debut at the Colonial Theatre on Monday October 9. Mail orders have surpassed all Colonial demand, with locals rushing to reserve the best seats. Regular advance sales begin Friday to ensure patrons secure tickets.

Henry W. Savage Cennial Theatre Locaomus Mittens The Colonial Marty Wells Colonial Theatre

If You Believe It Its So Thomas Meighan at Palace

Theatre notes list Thomas Meighan in If You Believe It Its So at the Palace today with Pauline Stark and a supporting cast. Theodore Roberts remarks on smoking in a scene while praising Meighans best role since The Miracle Man.

Thomas Meighan Mabel Norman Specter Rodoldyh Valentino Dustin Farm Torehy ELITE Helen Holmes Hell Roaring Mt Wiliam Desmond Hartera Vete Morrison Arkery Wilson Northwest Sory Vauline Stark Theodore Roberts Gerrid Dowling Charles Ates Pance Theatre Tom Meighan Pauline Stark Mr. Roberts Charlex Ogle Joseph J. Dowling Edward Brady Tob Forman

Blood and Sand in a big Paramount production at Palace

Rudolph Valentino stars in Blood and Sand at the Palace Theatre next Thursday a major Paramount feature described as one of the season’s finest attractions Lila Lee and Nita Naldi also featured European artists in supporting roles at the showhouse

Palace Paramount Rudolph Valentino Rodic Palace Theatre Lila Lee Nita Naidl Mayers

Mabel Normand Heads to Palace in Head Over Heels

Mabel Normand visits the Palace Theatre on Wednesday in a new comedy. The film follows her misfit antics as she rises from a modest theatrical worker to a pretend star, with temperamental clashes and acrobatic feats showcased in the plot.

Mabel Normand Palace Miss Normand American Theatrical Starting& Lawson Lenin Tina Mabel Normandy Humbrouk

Watson Sentinel Backs Boifeuillet In Senate Race

The Macon News via long distance call reports Alice Tousse Lytle manager editor of the Columbia Sentinel says the Sentinel will support John T Boifeuillet for U.S. Senator. She states Boifeuillet more closely represents the ideals of the late Senator Thomas F. Watson.

Macon Macon News Alice Tousse Lytle Columbia Sentinel Thomas F E. Watson Sentinel John T. Boifeailet U. S Boifeuillet

Ex King Constantine Pleads for New Greek Royal Pair

Athens report says ex king Constantine before leaving for Palermo urged broad support for a new Greek king and queen. He said he aimed to return as a private citizen to visit his son, the new monarch, a move the revolutionary committee refused to grant. Former Queen Sophia praised the new queen and urged public love and support.

Athens Associated Press Constantine Palermo Italy Revolutionary Committee Sophia Qveen Hig Ton Alexander Ame Minog

Eligible World Series Players

New York Nationals and New York Americans announce their roster choices for the World Series. Nationals list pitchers Nehf Barnes McQuillan Scott Barnes Jonnard Ryan Hill Blume catchers Snyder Earl Smith Gaston infielders Kelly Frisch Bancroft Groh Rawlings Maguire McPhee outfielders Meusel Stenzel Young Cunningham Robertson King with manager John J McGraw and coaches Hughey Jennings Cozy Dolan. Americans roster includes pitchers Bush Mays Shawkey Hoyt Jones ODeal Murray catchers Schang Hoffman DeVormer infielders Pippy Ward Scott Dugan Baker McNally outfielders Meusel Ruth Witt McMillan Elmer Smith Skinner manager Miller Huggins coaches Charley OLeary Frank Roth.

New York New_ York Nationals Nehf J. Barnes McQuillan Scott W. Barnes Jjonnard Ryan Hill Blume Snyder Earl Smith Gaston Kelly Frisch Bancroft Groh Rawlings Maguire McPhee Emil Meusel Stenzel Younfg Cunningham Robertson King

Lenine Resumes Work In Russia

Premier Lenine to resume duties Monday per acting premier Kamenoff and Lenine. He will preside Tuesday at a council of ministers meeting to discuss the international situation. Lenine last appeared publicly at the metal workers congress in March before his illness.

Moscow Associated Press Lenine Kamenoff Council of Commissars Linenes Metal Workers Congress

Mrs Watson Declines Senate Appointment Preference

Mrs Watson, widow of the late Senator Thomas E. Watson, said she would appreciate being named to succeed him but would not accept the appointment. She has been in ill health for some time, according to her household.

The Bat heads Wiganhals Kemper in dramatic thriller

At the Colonial Theatre on Wednesday October 11 Wagendale and Kemper present The Bat a sensational dramatic success by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. The play ran for years in New York and Chicago and is billed as a dramatic thriller with sharp humor. The cast includes Evans Williams J. Thorne Gretchen Thew Demore Latour and more, produced by Wig enkhal and Kemper.

Colonial Theatre Wagendale Kemper Mary Roberts Rinehart Avery Hopwood New York Chicago Wigenhals Jand Ih. Fusudl Excellence Faludenigs 1 Evans Willams J. Thorne Phine * Moste Gretchen Thew Herbert Demore Harry Latour Joseph M Holicky George Wilwin John Mackenzie Joby Graham Spacey

Old Soak Promises To Become Likable Like The Old Lightnin

New York critics hail The Old Soak as Don Marquis first drama. A likable bohemian derelict who has drank 35 years despite family and friends attempts to stop him. Al the home brew expert and Nellie the hired girl provide strong supporting roles in a play critics call fresh and funny.

New York Lightni Don Marquis Nellie Mr. Hawley Harry Beresford

Grace Brinkman Nominated for Ninth District Congress

At a meeting of the Republican Executive Committee of the Ninth District in Jasper Georgia, Mrs Grace Davia Brinkman was unanimously named as the party’s candidate for Congress in November. Brinkman, a prominent Jasper clubwoman and leading North Georgia businesswoman, enjoys broad support in the district.

Jasper Republi Grace Davia Brinkman Brinkman North Georgia

Augusta Jubilee Queen Chosen At Local Store Contest

Mion Annis Haven Gandy girl at a five and ten cent store is elected Queen of Augusta Jubilee Week. The contest closed Saturday night as Augusta prepares for the event at the end of the month.

Augusta Mion Annis Haven Gandy

Burglars Suspected in Fire That Ravaged AtlantaStores

Atlanta fire chief W B Cody investigated a Saturday blaze that destroyed the Else clothing company and damaged the L P M department store, with estimated losses around 240000. Officials believe burglars started the fire after robbing the stores, which also damaged nearby structures in the same area.

Atlanta W. B. Cody Atlanta Fire Department Else Clothing Company L. PF. M

First Tennessee fox hunters field trials open with 33 dogs

In Wartrace Tennessee the Tennessee fox hunters association began its field trials week with 33 dogs entered across multiple events. Governor Taylor’s Old Limber is among the notable dogs participating on opening day, Monday morning.

Wartrace Tenn Governor Taylor Tennessee Fox Hunters Association

Athens Auto Theft Ring Sought by Police

Police search for an auto theft gang linked to two brothers seen in Athens over the weekend. Investigators target Wardite and others as they pursue arrests for buying stolen cars and dispersing them to markets in nearby states. Bussey, tied to a towing device firm, fronts a business accused of facilitating stolen vehicles.

Stecen Buscou Athens Wardite Charsen Te Leva Hussey Maya Wong DuBose Botley Oy Ashers Jaki Bussey Arternagy Gville Jully Mobile Wuell Jen S.C. Clearing House Greenwood, S J. I. Sey George W. Bussey Furman College of Greenville Atlanta

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