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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

Page

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Athens Plans Bonded Road Upgrade Through Athens Center

Captain J W Barnett announced a bond issue to improve the national highway segment through Athens. The plan includes a new bridge over the Oconee River at River Street, widening and leveling River Street, and paving streets to the city limits to boost Clarke County's road system and local farming commerce.

Isso Athens City of Athena J. W. Barnett Oconee River River Street Bridge Anderson D. C New York Florida Clarke

Lucy Cobb Opens With Noted Speaker In 1921 Session

Lucy Cobb School opened Wednesday with exercises led by Miss Mildred Rutherford. Dr. I. G. Campbell Morgan spoke to students and attendees, awarding each new pupil a New Testament. The 1921 27 session includes girls from across Georgia and the South, signaling a strong year ahead.

So South Lucy Cobb Dr. Morgan Mildred Rutherford Georgia South

Chamber U S asks aid in school education pamphlet

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States sent a pamphlet to Athens official Secretary Carroll urging local business leaders to support better schooling. It outlines projected topics and methods for compiling information to be shared nationwide. It cites low high school completion, illiteracy, and teacher turnover as critical issues and urges action.

Chamber Commerce of U.S Carroll Athens Chamber of Commerce of the United States Natonal Chamber Pnts Para Ols

Hudson Special Wins Pike's Peak Climb at Labor Day

King Raisey drove a Hudson Supersix to win the Pike’s Peak bill climb and the Penrose Trophy Cup in Colorado Springs on Labor Day. Rhiley and others competed. the winning time over the hill was 19 minutes 16.2 seconds, faster than last year but short of the 1936 Hudson record.

King Raisey Driv Colorado Springs Rhiley Wat Mate Beverather

State investigation into A B & A wreck completed

The state investigation into the fatal Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic freight wreck last week was concluded late Wednesday. Union leaders blame defective equipment while the railroad cites an explosive device on the track. Superintendent Hawking testified he issued a general warning the night of the wreck but did not name individuals.

Associated Press Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Commission Era Hawking Chester

Third Man Taken In Murder of Two Chicago Salesmen

Milton H. Walker, a former garage foreman and ally of Harvey W. Church, is named the third man in the handcut murders of automobile salesmen Bernard J. Daugherty and Carl Ausmus. Confessions by Church and Parks implicate Clarence Wilder. Wilder denies guilt as detectives seek his cooperation. Local authorities planned grand jury action on the case.

Associated Press Chicago Milton H. Walker Harvey W. Church Bernard J. Daugherty Carl Ausmus Leonid Clarence Wilder Lars A. Ausmus Wilder Church Parks Arand Daugherty Ausmus Tien

Myrick Arrested In Connection With Engineer's Death

Myrick, member of the A H C railway strikers, was arrested Wednesday over the death of strike breaking engineer W I Rei on July 6. He is among defendants indicted for alleged conspiracy. Relid's widow signed the arrest warrant.

Associated Frese. Fitzgerald Myrick W. ‘I Rei Relid

Illinois Miners Said to Be Ready For Another March

Adjutant General Dickson and George Arnold and Robert Medill state labor and mine directors left Elizabethtown for Harrisburg by Karber's ridge to investigate reports armed men from Saline County coal fields were moving on Elizabethtown They took along Charles Inman union organizer who was said to plan a union meeting there tomorrow.

Chicago Tribune Faces $10 Million Libel Suit

The city of Chicago sues the Chicago Tribune for ten million dollars alleging libel damage to the entire establishment. The case, testing if a city may pursue such claims against a newspaper, will be argued before the Chicago Tribune court panel on September 22.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Tribune Tribune

Two Clarke County Farmers Bound Over for Trial

Clarke County farmers Thomas J. White and John Grinnell, both of Nice near Athens, were bound over to the superior court on an assault charge involving Tom Hawkes, another farmer. The incident occurred as White and Grinnell, riding with a Negro in a car, stopped Hawkes who was drunken and taunting the Negro. Pistols reportedly yielded by White while Hawkes taunted, a struggle ensued, Grinnell struck Hawkes with a spark plug wrench, and all three were arrested. White and Grinnell posted bond, Hawkes remained jailed.

Nop Mmary Tra Athens Hawkes Athena White Grinnell

Five Escape Utah State Prison When Guards are Helpless

Five prisoners at the Utah state prison escaped after overpowering two guards and wounding a third. The escapees include Stanley Shadlow of Salt Lake City, Frank Smith and Jimmy Miller, tied to bank robberies in Springville, Edward Harris who robbed the Bank of St. George, and Oscar Blankey, a felon linked to a duel with Salt Lake City police in which Detective George Hamby and the accomplice died.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Utah State Prison Stanley Shadlow Frank Smith Jimmy” Miller Springville Edward Harris St. George Oscar Blankey Rob Berter George Hamby

Unemployment For Illinois Decreases

Chicago reports a slight drop in Illinois unemployment for August as the state employment bureau notes reduced labor surplus in industrial and common labor. Agriculture and factory work show modest improvement, reflecting cooler labor demand.

Chicago Ilinois State Free Employment Bureau

Essex Wins Canadian Sweepstakes and Sets Track Record

Essex driven by Louis Disbrow wins the Sweepstakes Feature at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. He lowers the track record by finishing ten laps in 5 minutes 2 seconds, beating the previous 6 minutes 1 second mark.

Essex Louis Disbrow Toronto Disbrow

Two Arrests in Reed Muir Case Reported

Two arrests were made in connection with the death of W. T Reed, engineer, who was shot in the pilot house of a locomotive on July 5. Suspects Myrick and Smith claimed innocence as the grand jury planned to reconvene Thursday to hear six cases, with defense plans to argue the wreck near Atlanta was caused by other agencies than explosives.

Eroahrand Gerald Myrick W. T Reed Smith Grant Jury Ihe Atlanta

Loan Committees Named To Handle Agricultural Aid

Washington report says sixteen local agricultural loan committees will handle applications for loans under congressional authorization. The War Finance Corporation announced that one million dollars are made available for agricultural and livestock advances.

Associated Press Ashington D. C War Finance Corporation

Explosion Kills Seven at Philadelphia Tank Farm

Seven workers are dead and more than a dozen injured after a gasoline tank explosion at the Atlantic Refining Company plant in southwest Philadelphia. Fire followed the blast but was limited to the immediate area as rescue efforts continued.

Fv Areociated Philadelphia Atlantic Reining Company

Dodge Center Bank Robbery Slayer Confesses In Court

Disjointed report from Dodge Center describes a bank robbery where an assailant killed a teller. The suspect, named by the Associated Press as a confessed slayer, testified in court amid chaotic testimony and fragments of testimony. The scene included shouting and a tense courtroom atmosphere as details emerged.

Dodge Center Bank

Woman's Prison Plot Endangers Eva Kaber Fate

Maryville Ohio reformatory officials revealed Eva Katherine Kaber, life prisoner for her husband’s murder, plotted escape via letters to allies in New York and Cleveland. She reportedly planned further murders if needed. Kaber began a four day hunger strike before solitary confinement was ordered. Her daughter Marian McArdle, in Cleveland jail, is tied to the plot through an intercepted letter.

Marysvillexc Evatherine Kaber Cleveland Kaber Maryville State Reformatory Eva Katherine Kaber Reformatory O Ha Anlegor Louise Mittendorf Reformatory Marian McArdle

Florida Sheriff Warns On Masked Paraders

Sheriff Spencer denounces masked paraders and any Ku Klux Klan activity in Hillsboro County. He will treat masked gatherings as highwaymen, promising to edit off their program and enforce Florida law against such acts.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Spencer Connecion Ku Klux Klan Hillsboro County Florida

Roanoke Secretary Resigns for Charleston Chamber

John Wood, secretary of the Roanoke Association of Commerce, has resigned to take the job of secretary of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce in Washington. He came to Roanoke several years ago from Spartanburg.

Roanoke Associated Press Ohn Wood Roanoke Association of Commerce Charleston D. C Chamber of Commerce Spartanburg

Arbuckle Charged By Coroner's Jury Over Virginia Rappe Death

The coroner's jury charges William S. Arbuckle with manslaughter in the death of Virginia Rappe. The jurors consider evidence of two murder charges and manslaughter, with references to witnesses, the party, and alleged bribes. The report notes police, prosecutors, and other officials involved and mentions Betty Campbell's disappearance amid the inquiry.

Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Grand Jury Prohibition Mies Rappe Gar Poetra

25-Cent Cotton Not Too High For Ga. Mills, Says Operator

Georgia textile executives say 25 cent cotton would sustain mills and avert shutdowns. Exposition Mills run 16,000 daytime looms and 200 at night as P. E. Glenn of the Georgia Cotton Manufacturers' Association warns that 50 percent raw cotton gains could justify roughly a 33 to 50 percent rise in cotton goods, with farmers needing cotton around 25 cents to offset losses and debts.

Natty Georgia New York Daily News-Record P. E Glenn Georgia Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Exposition Cotton Mills Exposition Mills Glenn

Athens Chamber of Commerce To Issue New Publicity Book

The Athens Chamber of Commerce will publish a descriptive booklet on Athens and Clarke county within weeks. Secretary E W Carroll says the fifty page plus volume covers educational, industrial and commercial advantages, county resources, views of local sites, colleges, factories, hotels, and a complete manufacturers list. It marks the chamber’s first major publication since 1912 and will be circulated nationally.

Athens Clarke County East West Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Athletics Leader Professor Sanford Honored

Professor Vincent Sanford of the University of Georgia is highlighted as director of all athletic affairs, credited with advancing Georgia athletics across football and other sports. A Covington native and Mercer and Berlin graduate, he coauthored a popular course and resides at 9 Cloverhurst, Athens. August 24.

Steadman Vincent Sanford Real Sity of Georgia Covington Mercer University University of Berlin Kappae Alpha Fraternity the Baptist Church Eeagons Ore Odd Fellows and Knights 3D U. S. Infantry Regiment Alabama Aebrsia Oklahoma Teespete Hiss Athens, Os Cloverhurst

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