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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1921

Page

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Harding report on rail strike talks and mall plans

President Harding received a conference report from the Railway Labor Board and Interstate Commerce Commission on the threatened railroad strike. Postmaster General Hays said mail would be moved if the strike occurs, with no firm plan revealed. Officials eyed public opinion and possible government action, while rail leaders warned the strike could be aimed at nullifying the Transportation Act.

Associated Press Washington Railway Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Harding McChord White House Hays Bey Stone Cleveland Sing Vbr Mogt Ity Warren The Brotherhood of Locomotive Btone Chicago Labor Board Post Office Carpe Area War Department Department Uupob Barton Ralltor Labor Board Cummins Senate Sever

One of These Men May Succeed Knox in Pa Politics

A biographical sketch outlines William E Crow a Fayette County lawyer newspaperman and longtime Republican leader now serving as state senator and head of the state committee. It notes Crow’s career from newspaper start in 1890 to bar admission in 1895 and his roles as district attorney and Republican chairman. It also mentions Governor William C Sproul born 1870 praised for roads and education reforms and Beau state figures as 1919 governor with a coming 1923 term.

William E. Crow Pennsylvania Respblions Committee Fayette Country Pa Fayette Fn State Normal College Waynesburs College Gine Fayette County Crow Pennsylvania Ele Republican County Committee William C. Sproul Octoraro Lancaster County Swarthmore College Pennsylvania Senate Sproul Cheater Beau Pennetait Benton Nox Rehe

Escaped convict linked to Hanover murder case

Pennsylvania authorities hunted Sam Durham an escaped convict tied to a Sunday shooting at Hanwick Avenue and Paris Street. Durham once served for felonious assault and had parole violations. An inquest began amid conflicting witness accounts as police seek Durham's killers.

Sam Durham Hanwick Avenue Paris Street Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Pittsburg Cal Durham City Athens

W M L Eberhart Dies in Cornelia Sunday

William Eberhart aged 61 a former Winterville citizen and recent Cornelia mayor died Sunday at his Cornelia home after long illness. Body to Athens noon Tuesday then Winterville for Masonic burial near there. native of Clarke County he moved to Winterville then Cornelia five to six years ago. He helped build schools churches and roads and was elected mayor by a large majority. Funeral by Rev W M Colle with Masons officiating. Survived by wife one daughter Mrs Mattie King of Florida two sisters Mrs F O Williams Athens and Mrs W M Cojie Winterville. nieces and nephews including A B Coffie deputy Clarke co clerk and Erwin Colle Athens connected with Central of Georgia.

William Eperhart Winterville Cornelia Athens Winterving Eberhart Clarke County W. M. Colle Mount Vernon

Killed For Killing His Mother-in-Law in Georgia

In Wrightsville Georgia Roger Gatlin 0 garage owner of Fitzgerald shot Mrs. William Snell in her home after an argument about his wife leaving him. Gatlin then exchanged gunfire with Marvin Snell son of Mrs. Snell and was mortally wounded. Officials said no inquest or arrests will be made and both bodies were moved to an undertaking parlor for preparation for trial.

Wrightsville William Snell Roger Gatlin Fitzgerald Snell Gatin Marvin Snell

Stephens Jury Birmingham Rev Ee Trial Begins

A jury was selected Monday in Birmingham to try Reverend Ee on charges brought by local authorities. The panel includes multiple residents from Jefferson County and adjacent areas, with opening arguments scheduled for later this week.

Birmingham Rev. Ee

Thompson case to go to jury in Georgia court

The Thompson murder trial proceeds in Fulton jail area with jury due Tuesday. State cites dying Huff statement. defense chases alibi using Thompson’s dry shoes. Several guilty pleas precede trial, including Harris for auto theft and Johnson for home burglary and theft from a detective.

Thompson John Thompson D. W. Huff International Agricultural Corporation Fulton Mane George C. Thomas Dorsey Davis Huff Dow Corporation Siletric Meght Woods Ofoe W. O. Dean

Lem Brown Joins Tourists Amid Farm Life Fatigue

Lem Brown a 16 year old Black boy from Roe Bishop Georgia in Oconee county was approached by a stranger offering a trip with a promised $60 monthly salary. The boy agreed and disappeared prompting his father Brown to urge anyone with information to contact authorities.

Lem Brown Roe Bishop Oconee County Wierdare Trail Line Stremapen Ben Wets Toohn Brown

Georgia Bulldogs return to Athens with grand welcome

The Georgia Bulldogs arrived by special train from the east after a 10 to 7 loss to Harvard. Athens hosted a large welcome with brass bands and cheers as students and townsmen celebrated their southern triumph and homecoming, praising the team for moral victory and southern pride.

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Negro Bootlegger Tries Selling Corn Pint to Cop

A drunken Negro approached a policeman on duty offering to sell his last pint of corn liquor for cash. The exchange led to testimony by Smith before Recorder Thornton. The article also references notable locals and a boast about Bulldog pride and Harvard ties.

Negro Cop John Staith Smith Thornton

Rules Committee Examines Klan Witness in Probe

Washington report on a House rules committee session that rejected calling further Klan witnesses, delaying action on legislation to curb the Ku Klux Klan as the DOJ conducts its inquiry. debate centered on whether Congress should compel testimony and pursue a broader criminal act. continuous coverage noted Simmons’ stance and opposition from some members, with an expected adverse report to House. Continued discussion expected on page eight.

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University Summer School described in early 20th century expansion

The article notes the Summer School at the University of Athens began in 1903, funded by citizens and state appropriations. It traces growth from short institute offerings to five week sessions, licensing progress, and the expansion of courses toward Master of Arts work, diploma paths, and broader extension into state education.

the University T. J. Woolfer Athens Erdatesk Dosfara Attesdantas Walt Cn Ee

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