Memories of Captain Hawkins and the Ku Klux Klan in Oglethorpe
In Athens, Captain John Hawkins recalls his days as organizer of the Klan in Oglethorpe County. He describes the oath of secrecy, the all white member pool of disbanded Confederate soldiers, and the Klan’s aim to suppress lawlessness. He notes no murders by the group and recounts robes made by women and raids that often targeted offending negros, preferring intimidation over bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gantt
Clayton
John Ne
Apple
Jackson County
John
Athens
John Hawkins
Lexington
Main
Uru
J. D. Mathews
Oglethorpe Wunty
Apple Valley
Commerce
Jefferson
Oglethorpe
Capt
Ku Klux Klan
Oglethorpe County
Hawkins
Bis Law
Ku Klux
Brown
Republican Party
Columbus,inc
Sth
Kis County
KKK
Morgan
Bob Slaton
Hawkine
Kand
Newspaper El Universal Plant Shut Down by Gunmen
In Mexico City the entire El Universal plant was forced to quit as gunmen from the Graphic Art Syndicate and the new Reporters Union drove out all workers during printing. Soldiers guarded the site and barred entry to editor Felix Palavicinni and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
el Universal
Graphic Art Syndicate
Reporters’ Union
Felix F. Palavicinni
Condition of Mrs. Harding Serious as Doctors Confer
Washington reports the condition of Mrs. Harding as serious following a Friday night statement by Brigadier General Sawyer, with doctors including Dr. Mayo, Dr. Sawyer, and Dr. Boone joining in. The illness is described as hydro nephrosis linked to prior surgical history, and family members were summoned to Washington as her condition remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Sawyer
White House
Baltimore
Charles Mayo
Rochester Minn
Carl W. Sawyer
Organized Effort to Hinder Railways Seen
Informal talks among Western railway executives and union leaders yielded no definite action toward peace. Jewell received a notice of injunction on arrival in Chicago while Willard avoided comment. Federal court hearings on the injunction loomed as shop crafts meet. In Oklahoma the federal probe cited a statewide plot by striking shopmen to destroy bridges and disrupt service, with four men held in the Rock Island bridge arson case near El Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Western Railway
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
B. M. Jewell
Jewell
Willard
Samuel M. Felton
Great Western Railroad
Federal Court
Wil
Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Alva McDonald
Oklahoma
Rock Island
el Reno
McDonald
Northeast Georgia editors meet at Georgian Hotel luncheon
Editor Rush Burton of The Lavonia Times headlined the Friday luncheon of Northeast Georgia newspaper men at the Georgian Hotel. Speech praised local talent and products, with lively jokes and some heavy topics. The event featured regional dishes from area counties and drew many prominent writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Thomas
Georgian Hotel
Dan Magill
Athens
Rush Burton
Lavonia Times
Georgia
Burton
Franklin
Lavonia
Earth
Jackson County
Oronge River
Oglethorpe County
Madison County
Clarke County
Hart County
Owinett County
Walton County
Rotary meeting warns against class hatred and fear
A United Rotary gathering in Atlanta invites Athens delegates to push ethics in business and world peace. Kansas City's Ray Havens cites class hatred as a root of conflict, urging a Golden Rule approach and a unified effort to curb distrust through organized effort and goodwill. The Athens club backed the program with music and active participation across sessions and banquet events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City Club
Rotary
Atlanta
Igate
Athe
East Lake Country Club
Ray ‘M. Havens
Kansas City
Havens
Rotary International
Rotariana
Morton
Hodgson
Hoeft Hodgson
Athens Club
Athens
Vogler
E. Porter
B. F
H.W. White
Bit
W. Cubaniss
A.C. Erwin
J. J. Wilkins
Jake Joel
J. W. Jarrel
James W. ‘Morton
Fred Z. Orr
J. D. Bradwell
Mike [Costa
D. Fianigen
Arthur Booth
Gasper Palmissano
Marion Arnold
Iain
Jae Mm
Fadmadge
Sey
Athens council weighs Broad street block use for fair festival
Secretary E W Carroll urged Athens city to permit a Broad street block for Clarke County Fair Association’s fall festival. Mayor Thomas defended his integrity amid a controversial abattoir debate, insisting he has no enemies among market men and urging careful terms for market control and arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Carroll
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Broad Street
Clarke County Fairs Association
Lia
Thomas
Roel
Athens
Eepayor
L. C
Market Men of
School Board Committees Named for 1921 22
The Board of Education announced committee assignments for 1921 22 with chairs including M. G. Michael for Salamies and Library Abe Joel. George C. Thomas led Finance and Rules and Laws while A. W. Dozier headed Supplies and Buildings and School Properties alongside Michael Beacham. Other panels covered Examinations Sanitary affairs Grievances and Librarian duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Salamies
M. G. Michael
George C. Thomas
A. C. Holliday
W. W. Beacham
A. W. Dozier
Abe Joe
M. G. Nicholson
H. D. Sledge
Vincent'' Matthews
D. C. Barrow
A. Rhodes
B. D. Sledge
J. H. McKinnon
Abe Joel
Vincent Matthews
Fire damages mill engine houses in Stephens Ga
A small blaze Friday afternoon at about one o clock damaged the engine and boiler houses of a planning mill in Stephens Georgia. Estimated loss is about $600. Rumors spread that Stephens would burn but the fire was brought under control before visitors arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephena
Athens
Stephens
Prominent Greensboro Family Moves to Athens for Education
Hon J L Brown and family relocate from Greensboro to Athens to educate their children. Brown, a long time resident and former postmaster, plans to enroll his two sons at the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
Greensboro
Athens
Brown
Work of Last Three Years Considered By Episcopal Convention
Portland Oregon dispatch reports a joint session of the Episcopal Church in the United States reviewing three years of work and plans for the coming Triennial convention. Bishops and deputies heard the presidents of the Bishops and the Gaeline detail reports on committees formed at the previous Des Des Triennial conventions.
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Episcopal Convention
Portland
Ore
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
House |Re
House of
Sebourne
Gayot
Gaeliean
Old Officers Meet at Eighth District Press Assembly
The Eighth District Press association met Friday at 10 30 am in Athens in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. President Camp of Walton Tribune presided and Dr Walter Anthony and Judge Andrew J Cobb gave welcome remarks. Speakers included Mon Jack L Patterson of the Atlanta Journal and editor Shackelford who discussed weekly newspaper economics and subscription pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth District
Chamber of Commerce
Thin City
President Camp
Walton Tribune
Walter Anthony
First Methodist Church of
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Patterson
Rush Burton
Lavonia Times
Burton
Shackelford
Thedea
Louie Morrin
The
Hartwell Sun
W. W. Bruner
Washington News
B. A. Caldwell
Walton News
Misa Edna Cain
Commerce Observer
Mins Cain
Observer
KR. C. Orr
Banner- Herald
Banner and Herald
Propageesa
Pal | Misa. Sewell
Lavonia
Ninth District
John F Bhannons
Ninth
District Press Association
Commerce News
Madison
Reappointment Of General G W As Surgeon To Army
President Harding reappointed Maj. Gen. G. W. as surgeon to the regular army. The action, noted Friday, confirms continued leadership within the army medical corps.
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G. W
Washington
Me Treland
Harding
Regular Army
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Foxe Sis
Col
Uncle Sam
Frolke
Stephens, Ga
Ernest Camp
Monroe
C. Tuck
Co. Culp
R. T. Dottery
Hill
Price
Piedmont
People’s Market
Atmea
Board of Health and Other Council
Ds Lin
Join Mission
Men of Athens
Irony Council
Board of Health
Maoghree House
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