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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1921

Page

14

Postmaster General Hays Involved In New Jersey Train Crash

New York report says Postmaster General Hays and many passengers on the Pennsylvania line midnight express to Washington were shaken after the train crashed into the lavatory at the Mannheim Jersey area in heavy fog. Officials said there were no serious injuries though Rush Simmons chief inspector was described as severely hurt. Hays and others returned to New York on an inbound train. a physician noted strained muscles and general shaking.

New York Hays Pennsylvania Washington Mannater New Jersey Hayes Rush Simmons Post Office Department Simmons Manhattan

Athens Election Notices and Alderman Candidacies

Voters hear announcements for Athens mayoral and alderman seats in the Democratic primary. Candidates include George C. Thomas seeking mayoral support and multiple ward contenders pledging reform, better schools, and city improvements. Also notes city taxes due and local railroad schedules.

Democratic Executive Committee George C. Thomas Sulla M. Johnson

Weeks Sees Plant At Muscle Shoals

Secretary Weeks visits Muscle Shoals to review the nitrate plants and dam, plans to meet engineers, study feasibility from a business standpoint, and consider a congressional recommendation after data is gathered. He notes potential power supply for Georgia and the Carolinas amid drought, and mentions an auxiliary power connection.

Florence Dusne Sores Sill Weeks Congress Spc Mude Washington Georgia

Detectives Guard Catholic Service at St Patrick’s Cathedral

Thousands gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral New York for the consecration of Right Rev John Joseph Dunn D G as titular bishop of Camuliana and auxiliary bishop of New York. Detectives in plain clothes attended to prevent disruption amid rumors of a bomb plot later denied by church authorities and police.

New York Statrick John Joseph Dunn D. G Camuliana Phue

Coca Cola stock trustees enjoined in Georgia case

Judge George Munro in Columbus Georgia issued an injunction at Bueno Vista to stop W C Bradley Columbus and Ernest Woodruff Atlanta from resigning as voting trustees of Coca Cola stock. Asa G Candler Sr and other stockholders claimed Bradley and Woodruff planned to name trustees outside the court’s jurisdiction. The matter involves an alleged agreement allowing Beachey and Woodruff to vote Coca Cola stock by others.

Columbus Anorher W. C. Bradley Ernest Woodruff Astanta Resigtiigs Coca-Cola Company Bueno Viata George Munro Superior Cour Asa G. Candler Bradley and Woodruff Munro Beachey Manro

Exoneration of Pastor in Immorality Charges Reported

Asheville report says Rev. Dre Livingston T. Mays exonerated of immorality charges by Southern Baptist committee. Mays faced accusations linked to conduct in El Dorado Arkansas and other cities. committee found affidavits substantiating no misconduct and dismissed the charges as malicious.

Asheville N. C Dre Livingston T. Mays Southern Baptist Assembly Ridge Creat Mays J.T. Harrh Raleigh BF. W. Monnish Gresa el Dorado Ark Thomasville

Jap Steamship Fukui Maru Sunk in Pacific Cyclone

The Japanese steamship Fukui Maru sank miles off Cape Flattery Washington during a hurricane. Passengers and crew were rescued by the freighter West Ivan and taken to safety. The Fukui Maru, bound from Kobe to Geat He, was reportedly carrying few passengers. A separate dispatch notes the Kasima Maru with Japanese delegates aboard sent word the Fukui Maru was sent for repair after the cyclone.

Seattle Wash Cape Flattery Hare Bot Kobe Jaeran Wireless Sho Bully de Tin UN Yamarhita Koken Kaish Nampgen Frisco Harbor San Francisco Associated Press

Market notes on Athens cotton and New York futures

Cotton trade in Athens shows little activity with buyers offering little variation. New York futures opened steady amid rail settlement optimism, then trimmed gains as selling rose. January and December prices fluctuated, with New Orleans and Liverpool markets influencing near term trends and mill takings lifting volume.

Athens

Chicago grain markets steady after rail strike settlement

Wheat futures fluctuated as rail worker threat eased, with Dec at about 1.07 to 1.08 and May near 1.10 to 1.13. Corn and oats followed, with corn higher briefly then easing. Provisions fell with hogs. Cash quotes showed No 1 dark northern wheat around 1.82 to 1.92, No 2 corn 48 to 48.5 cents, oats 30 to 32 cents. Live cattle and hog prices mixed, quotes for beef steers around 6.50 to 9.00, hogs mostly 7.65 to 8.25, lambs firm to modestly higher.

Chicago Phicago

Harding Ends His Southern Holiday

President Harding returned to Washington from a southern trip aboard a special train, reaching the capital at 12 a.m. Friday. The run from Atlanta, Georgia, completed in five hours less than the Southern railroad's scheduled time, with no stops except for a routine engine change. On arrival, the cabinet members had assembled for the popular cabinet meeting.

Washington Harding Atlant Avlents Po Va

Teacher's Slayer Held for Murder in Columbus Ga

Major J. H. Mewart a retired army officer was arrested in Columbus on a murder charge after the death of A. B. McNetee at an Atlanta hospital. Mewart had been in Talbotton on bond after a prior shooting incident and planned to surrender to the Talbotton sheriff. Jerrie Lore mer, an officer and Talbotton schools superintendent, would discuss one of the shooting details.

Columbus J. H. Mewart Atlanta Hospital Phuraday A. B. McNetee Cowrt Columbua McNetea Talbotton Jerrie Loremer McNetes

Kafir Err Seized From Miston Area Arrests Reported

A government notice states 118 natives were arrested and 23 cases of kafir beer seized. Natives were fined from 10 to 50 dollars each. An auction in London offered ten houses for 3000 dollars with expected rental of 1260 dollars annually, a 42 percent yield.

Gfrmiston S. A Moulfs London Brondeteirs Sens Songhs

New York Stocks Open Strong on Rail and Oil Advances

Shares of railroad and equipment firms led early trading as labor strike fears eased. Great Northern and Northern Pacific gained about 2 points, Chicago and North Western up 1.25, NY Central and others rose. Oil stocks climbed with Pacific issues lifting market sentiment and bonds steady with high-grade notes.

New York Great Northern and Northern Pacific Chicure North Western Rose New York Cenral Reading Chesapeake & Ohio Lattimore & Ohio Staut Cains American and BalaWin Locomotive General Hlectyte and Crucible Bethlehem Steels Pacific Group Victory

Ninth Robbery Reported in Athens Business District

Police report a Thursday night burglary at W. H. Haifa jewelry on River Street, with eye glasses watches and safety items stolen valued at 150 dollars. Nine week thefts in the district prompt inquiries into suspects and motives as officers pursue evidence.

W. H. Haifa Jewelry River Street Huff Athens Sal J Boley Waters Street New York Recorder’s Court

Evelyn Nesbit Tries Suicide Amid Financial Ruin

New York report says Evelyn Nesbit once married to Harry Thaw consumed an overdose of morphine Friday night. She called a marshal for help and was taken to a hospital where physicians say she will likely recover. Nesbit has been described as hungry and broke, with recent personal and professional struggles.

New York Beyvelyn Nesbit Harry KK Ferriment Howe

Unclear Historical Sports Match Notes in Sporadic OCR

Fragmentary OCR text describes a January competition in billiards or bowls with players named Bos, Moresnopes, Mallory, Goss, and Seaneley. It references a 18.2 balkling championship and notes about younger players challenging older ones, plus described outcomes and events from a tournament setting.

Moresnopes Dernatiers Atshoa

Market Briefs: Dairy Butter Eggs Poultry and Sugar Rates

New York market notes show butter prices strengthening with firsts at 89 to 47 cents and eggs at 14 to 5 cents. Sugar quotes moved to 4.06 to 4.11 for raw and refined at 5.20 to 5.80 per pound. Savannah naval stores show tar steady around 76 with mixed receipts and exports. Ohio and Idaho potato and bulk sugar price lines appear, though OCR artifacts obscure full figures.

New York Savannah DAIRY

Priest Murder Shocks Lead Parish

Father Belknap of St. Patricks parish near Lead was lured from home and shot multiple times. Neighbors reported hearing pistol fire as investigators search the area for a motive and suspect.

Belling St. Patharch Herg Belknap

Storm Damage Report From Orlando Area

The Times Record reports heavy storms in central Florida causing three seats to be affected as wind gusts toppled trees and street lamps along the bay shore. Rescue crews and families in Plant City were affected by flooding with four feet of water along the shore and a man from Tampa reported telephone poles and a railway cut were damaged in the area.

Orlando Fla Plant City Knight and Wall John Rowland Tampa Bay Shore

Rev Chapman D Anderson Dies After Long Clerical Career

Rev James Nayis Choman longtime minister and Baptist pastor in Savannah Valdosta and other cities died Friday after prolonged health decline. He served as a trustee at Merner and Macon and at the Southern Theological Seminary in Kentucky. The obituary notes his years of service and leadership roles within the church.

Chapman D Anderson James Nayis Choman Chapman Savannah Valdosta Neala Fla Merner Ant Macon Southern List Theological Seminary Vali Ky Eatlera Greanvill

Bikeron Cranbine Pear Rer Incident Near Cardifr

A disrupted event at a location near Cardifr involved a rider and a protest. authorities report unclear injuries and ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the scene.

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