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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1921

Page

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Arbuckle Defense Help Seen as Liquor Smuggling Probe Grows

Mrs Rosene Arbuckle arrives in San Francisco to aid her husband’s murder defense amid reports of Prohibition era liquor smuggling tied to the hotel St Francis party. Attorneys deny interviews as Roscoe C Arbuckle faces ongoing federal indictments. she calls for a fair, square deal and exoneration.

San Francisco Charles Brennan Milton Cohen Arbuckle Sacramento Flora Durfee Lo Angeles New York Los Angeles Rtg St. Fran's Roscoe C Fatty) Arbuckle McCormack Papatetamt United States Ormack

Fourteen Hundred Dynamite Sticks Seized in Chicago Bomb Plot

In Chicago police captured five dynamiters after bombing a shoe repair shop. Richard Burke was shot in the side. he and four others hid in a house on Kimbark Avenue. Detectives found a bomb factory and a second car, with Burke claiming ties to unions. Police anticipate linking multiple recent bombings to the group.

Chicago Richard Burke Burke David Krenan Michael Hughes Pames Michael Bench James Smith Barry Charles Young Smith Young Kimbark Avenue Thenalleages Hughes

Whisky bandits raid Bloomfield business district

Masked and armed men robbed a Bellevue service or liquor operation in Bloomfield Kentucky early, overpowering two guards. They escaped in touring cars with 88 cases of whiskey and three barrels, plus $55 in cash and a pistol. Police search ongoing in the town center business area.

Bloofield Rwo Garde Bow Am Bloomfield S .Siness District

Michael Brothers Opens Large Athens Department Store

Michael Brothers new department store in Athens opened at eight o clock Monday with a crowded welcome. The spacious building and complete departments impressed shoppers who compared it to Atlanta stores, noting dignity and thorough service from heart to foot. Floral congratulatory displays and letters from many friends accompanied the opening, signaling strong local support and anticipated growth.

Michael Brothers South Wheen Athens Atlanta Mich Brothers Athena Athen Michaela New Michaels Atols Th South Michael

Railroad workers approve and strike threat spreads

Chicago shops vote to strike against July 1 wage reduction but will defer action while working rules are set by the United States railroad labor board. A second vote will decide acceptance of the rules. Also, openings loom at United Mine Workers convention with wage questions likely central. Warrants issued for Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul officials over election day two hour off to vote case.

Chicago Federated Shop General Railroad United States Railroad Labor Board B. M. Jewell Shops Crafts Union United Mine Workers Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Hiuago H. E. Byram Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Bergheimer Horton Jansen L. K. Silcocks Motive Power George T. Martin John E. Turner

Prices Rising As August Wholesale Costs Jump

Washington reports August wholesale prices rose 2.75 percent from July, with food prices up 3.5 percent. Farm products climbed 2.6 percent, including butter cheese milk fats rice meats sugar fruits potatoes, while meat animals also rose. Clothing remained unchanged. building materials fell 1 percent and metals 4 percent. Since August last year farm goods fell 47 percent, cloth and clothing 40 percent, and building materials 39 1/2 percent, with all wholesale commodities down 9.29 percent overall.

Washington Department of Labor

Doctor killed in Ga. by rival suitor in Norristown incident

In Norristown Georgia, Dr Charter Grimes was shot and killed by William Durden, a local man, after a dispute over an affair with the doctor’s wife. Durden, arrested near Pringle in Washington County, claimed the killing stemmed from marital betrayal and the destruction of his home. Grimes had moved to Norristown from Platteville, Wisconsin, about a year earlier. Mrs Grimes arrived Monday from Platteville to assume responsibility for her husband’s affairs.

Swainsboro Charter Grimes Norristown William Durden Durden Pringle Washington County Grimes Norrietown Plattesville Wix Diedes Eim Monlay Plattenville Win

Two Escape From Danielsville Jail Sunday

Danielsville jail inmates Fred McCarty alias Fred Lemer and Robert Campbell escaped Sunday night. McCarty, pending appeals for auto theft and indicted for child abandonment and bigamy, was described as nervous and possibly aided from outside. Campbell, jailed for rape, refused to name escape accomplices amid suspected outside help. A brick wall breach and pried cell door facilitated the break, with suspicious figures seen nearby as police hunt for both escapees and their unknown helpers.

Danielsville Fred McCarty Fred Lemer Court of Appeals Madison County Anville Ss. C Ofer Arty Robert Campbell Jallah Caro Danielaville

Boy murder confession points to double slaying trial

Chicago authorities said Harvey W. Church likely will stand trial alone for the killings of Bernard J. Daugherty and Carl A. Ausmus. Two murder indictments to be sought. Suspects Clarence Wilder and Milton Walker near release after alibi checks. Leon Parks admitted involvement but authorities doubt his role.

Chicago Harvey W. Church Bernard J. Daugherty Carl A. Ausmus Leon Parks Parks

Farmers Finance delays formation amid War Finance revival

The Farmers Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of United States Grain Growers, delays its permanent contracts with selling agencies and the first annual convention until March 1922, saying revival of War Finance and the farmers coop policy justify postponement and no sales terms are affected.

Chicago Farmers Finance Corporation United States Grain Growers, Inc United States Gram Growers C. H. Gustafson Frank M. Myers War Finance Corporation Tume United States Agencia

Seek Redress for Hanging in Orangeburg Case

Two African Americans from St Stephens fled to Orangeburg County to file a complaint against eight white men and others alleged to have captured them. They were taken to the woods on September 12 and hanged by the neck to extract information about a prior road camp shooting. Local counsel was engaged but a public official action was later taken by the solicitor.

Orangeburg St. Stephens Berkley J County

Sims Denies Quoted Admiral On Merchant Marine

Rear Admiral William S Sims denies telling Senator Carter Glass that the United States should not pursue a merchant marine. In a published letter, Sims states that shipping law limits make it difficult to develop a fleet commensurate with U S needs, noting logistics and subsidies as key factors. The exchange followed Glass’s London speech and a Virginia senator’s quotation attributed to Sims. Prince Philip Zu Europ, 15, died as reported in a brief line.

Washington Carter Glass Virginia London United States Willam Sims National Merchant Marine Association Virginia Senate Senate Peech Senator Glass Admiral Sims Great Britain Hils the Marine Association Adpital Sims Glass Remebre

Indian situation to require wider control after revolt

Official investigation on India reports the situation more westernized than first thought. Two military forces face difficulties on the Malabar coast as rebels and guerrilla bands scatter through forested hills. A state council says lives and property of non Muslims are unsafe except near garrisons and railways. Insurgents control areas with five bodies known. immediate restoration of authority seems unlikely.

London India Battic Malabar Pohela Simlp Reuters Limited

Irish Parlia ment Called To Reopen Peace Talks

Dublin reports show Dail Eireann may reconvene to respond to Lloyd George note standoff with Sinn Fein. De Valera pressed to clarify Ireland’s allegiance while Britain insists on a clear denouncement of independence moves. Negotiations hinge on Dublin’s stance and London’s demand for a sovereign pledge.

de Valera Dublin Eamon de Valera Dail Eireann Lloyd George Easliness Sinn Fein Southern Ireland London Ireland Allegance Invernesa Dali Eireann

Income tax collections seen nearing Mellon target

In Washington incomplete treasury reports on September 15 installments of income and excess profits taxes suggest the $525,000,000 Secretary Mellon estimated may be reached. Officials said by Monday that $425,000,000 had been collected in federal reserve banks with district receipts expected to push the total toward the secretary’s estimate. The latest installment, reported around $565,000,000 totals, underscored the rising collections.

Washington Treasury Mellon Federal Reserve Wero Sodyine Districte

Keep Petrograd Open This Winter

Moscow reports the government will keep Petrograd open this winter with an ice breaker purchased from Siberia and additional vessels from England and Finland. The plan aims to ensure harbor access despite ice conditions.

Petrograd Associated Press Moscow Siberia England Finland

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