Clarke County makes history with dual murder verdicts
John Thompson is convicted of both murder and manslaughter in Clarke County. He faces a death sentence for the first killing and a prison term for the later manslaughter. The case ties two deaths to a single trial, remarkable for local legal history and indicating no clemency.
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Annals of Court History
Clarke County
Marcey
John Thompson
D. Wy. Hart
Waterman
International Agricultural Corporation
Ymigwen
Marcess
Huff
Mur
Werner
Jie
Thompson
Muff
Wetnewlay
Attorne
Nozel
Imfexes
Georgia Freshies Fall to Auburn Freshmen 6 0
Auburn freshmen defeated Georgia freshmen 6 to 0 on Friday afternoon. The touchdown came from Allen but failed extra points. Standout plays came from Auburn’s backfield and line, while Georgia relied on Pontant, Trownt, and strong defensive work by Frier, M. Day, and Joselane. The game featured a rough field and a large crowd.
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Georgia
Allen
D. Peterson
Strange
Pont Ant Trownt
Frier
M. Day
Ant Joselane
Froer Havel
Tne
Lneup
Gourgir
Auburn Prigy
Ahompion
Deawtant
Ro Evans Newnan
LE Harkins
Thy Ty Strange Nettie
LT Sheridan Chranan
LE Cooper
Tmreynasen
Miley Dos
D. Peterson Phippe Rue Dantzeler Bouin
Allen Thini Iy
Col Abit Nix to Address Sunday Boys Club Meeting
Col Abit Nix will speak to Athos youth at the Young Men's Christian Association on Sunday afternoon. He plans to share practical facts about life’s purpose and offer wisdom for boys who seek direction. The third fall meeting draws many youths, with extra invitees. YMCA meetings start promptly at 3.
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Mevs Christian Association
Abi Mir Nix
Boys of
Athos
Nix
Youngsten
None brewery can be held for cre Weg disturbances.
None brewery faces legal action as authorities report disturbances tied to cre Weg incidents. Officials cite ongoing investigations and potential charges pending further evidence. Community leaders urge calm while ensuring safety and orderly proceedings.
Oglethorpe Gears Up For Bulldogs Clash At Sanford Field
Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels arrive in the city ready for a hard clash with the Georgia Bulldogs on Sanford Field this afternoon. While a Petrels victory is not expected, the matchup promises a stiff, exciting contest as both teams seek momentum ahead of upcoming games.
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Thorpe
Gridiron Warriors
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Georgia Eleven
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Tanner
Georgia
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Paris Police Hurt as Bomb Explodes at Communist Rally
Seven policemen were injured when a bomb exploded on Wagram Avenue during a protest rally by the French Communist party. Seven demonstrators were hurt and six persons were arrested for disorderly conduct amid protests over the Sacco and Vanzetti murder conviction in Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wagram Avenue
Communist Party
Massachusetts
Sacco and
Vangzetti
Emma Cola vito Acquitted in Dan Kaber Murder Case
Emma Cola vito was found not guilty by a Cleveland jury on a first degree murder charge connected to Dan Kaber’s death. The trial concluded Friday night with the acquittal, ending the case. Separately, HI Y Club plans an important Y M C A. meeting Saturday at 11 am to announce the fall and winter program.
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Cleveland
Emma Colavito
Dan Kaber
Stephenson Cleared of Murder Charge in Coyle Death
In Birmingham a jury found Rev Edwin R Stephenson not guilty of second degree murder in the death of Coyle Stephenson. The verdict was returned shortly after 10 p m Friday after the jury had deliberated since 6 p m. Father J E Jo was noted in the report.
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Birmingham
Edwin R. Stephenson
J. E. Jo
Trainmen Say They Are Within Own Rights
President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen comments on calls for congressional action to empower the United States Railway Labor Board. He argues for equal laws applying to all employers and employees, asserts workers complied with laws, and claims they may refuse service if provisions are unsatisfactory. Roads allegedly violate board decrees. Moonshine still stolen from Louisa county jail in Richmond Va. guards report reading crews.
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Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
United States Railway Labor Board
Football Results From Saturday Card
Readable scores show Furman 0 Clemson 0 and Mercer 22 Birmingham Southern 90. Kentucky State 33 Georgetown of Kentucky 0. Rivalries noted, no detailed play-by-play. results highlight a high scoring Mercer win and a shutout for Kentucky State.
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Furman
Clemson
Mercer
Birmingham-Southern
Kentucky State
Georgetown
Kentucky
Clarke County Bond Plan Backed to Fund UGA Dormitory
A Clarke county grand jury recommends a $50,600 bond issue to fund a $300,000 John Milledge dormitory on the University of Georgia campus. The plan envisions state aid and War Memorial funds to cover the rest, with a bond election scheduled at the earliest legal date. The dormitory would stand on Lucas Hill between the University and the State College of Agriculture, honoring John Milledge, Athens founder and first UGA governor.
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University of Georgia
John
Cl County
John Milledge
Geol
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Athena
Grands
Grand Jury
Iman
America
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Franklin College
Mil’ledge
Georgia
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Tiniversity
War Memorial Fund
Lucas Hill
David C. Barrow
State College of Agriculture
Bute
State of Texas
Pat
Neff
Thomas Seiferson
Madison
Jay
Hamilton Infos Valanty
Alma
War on coal profiteers outlined by Senator Kenyon
Senator Kenyon of Iowa chairing the Senate committee on West Virginia field conditions has introduced two bills to aid coal consumers. One defines profiteering and fixes profits, the other would empower the Federal Trade Commission to compile reports tracing coal from mine to home and factory with cooperation from the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Geological Survey. The measures aim to regulate coal as a national necessity, facing opposition, with a favorable committee report expected before action.
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Sienator
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
West Virginia
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Geological Survey
Congress
Senate Manufacturers Committee
LaFollette
McNary
Bacteriologist Discovers Germ and Anti-Toxin of Pernicious Anemia
PASADENA Calif Dr Philip Rantjen former UC bacteriology professor announced by word from Washington that the American Association for the Advancement of Science had elected him to membership He is credited with isolating the pernicious anemia germ and developing an antitoxin and serum
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Pasadena
Cal
Philip Rantjen
University of California, Wan
Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Rantjen
Treaty exchanges ease peace terms with Germany and Austria
Formal ratification terms for the peace treaties with Germany and Austria were sent to Berlin and Vienna on Friday. Once exchanges are complete, steps to resume normal relations are to begin, followed by a gradual Americ an withdrawal from Germany within about two weeks.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Vienna
Southeast railroad meeting seeks 10 percent wage cut
Representatives from twenty one railroads in the South met in Atlanta to plan against a threatened strike and to endorse the Association of Railway Executives plan for a nationwide ten percent wage reduction for train employees. The Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis was absent. Workers’ pay cuts would be extended to other labor in territories where railroads operate. Details were not disclosed.
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Atlanta
South Lane
Association of Railway Executives
Southern Railway System
Cole
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Loui
Miss Minnie Dean Dies At Father’s Home Near Athens
Miss Minnie Dean, 26, died Friday night at her father Ben Dean’s home near Athens. Funeral services Sunday at 11 at Hethabara Baptist Church in Oconee County, Rev. Willie Saye officiating. interment in churchyard. Bernstein Bros. funeral directors. pallbearers listed. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. native of Oconee, resident of Clarke for a year.
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Ninnie Dean
Ben
Hethabara
Baptist Church
Oconee County
Willie Saye
Bernstein Bros
Monara
Homer Cobb
Motesmith
Henry Cobb
Glenn Cobb
Theo Pentecost
Willie Norrin
Bealten
Misa Dean
Oconee Jounty
Clarke
Packer Employees Submit Strike Vote Total
In Chicago the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen announced a strike vote tally of 35 354 yes and 3 499 no. President Hayes said a conference of executive officers and allied craft representatives would meet here next week to discuss the results. The union had voted strikes last summer but Secretary Davis settled differences then.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers
Hayes
Davis
Strikes and Lockouts Ripple Through U S Economy 1919
In 1916 onward US labor unrest averaged 3000 strikes and 160 lockouts yearly. Over three years 1456 strikes favored employers, 1757 favored workers, 1895 compromised, 373 returned to work after arbitration. 1919 costs top 100 million for workers and 1.8 billion for employers, railroads losing 300 million earnings. Most office actions resolved within three days.
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United States
United States Railway Labor Board Assumes Full Jurisdiction
CHICAGO The government moves to prevent a railroad strike and enforce orders by the United States Railway Labor Board. The board takes full jurisdiction and orders workers not to strike pending a conference set for October 26. | Also notes unions plan to strike October 27 if no settlement, and government hints it may use war powers if needed.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Washington
Ite
Carrierse
Anton
Leo
Brotherhood of Railroad Traluméns
Cleveland
United States Supreme Court
International
Great Northern
Way
Tremont
Guifa
Art Club to Meet Ag College Today
The Athens Art association will meet at the Woman's building in the Bate College of Agriculture. Miss Mary Franklin will supervise the class Saturday afternoon. All interested parties are urged to bring materials and pay 1921 dues if not already settled.
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Ria Suantydefaoict
Bate College of Agriculture
Mary Franklin
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