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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1922

Page

8

Baseball scores and a veteran death in Savannah

Yesterdays results show American League games with many close scores including Detroit 6 New York 6 and Brooklyn 7 St Louis 1. A veteran, Capt. John Rudolph Kolshorn, died after a short illness in Savannah Georgia, a native of the state and a Spanish American War veteran.

Louis Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia Vannah John Rudolph Kolshorn Georgia

Bulldogs Light Practice Ahead of Newberry Game

Bulldog squad held a light Wednesday practice with scrimmage eliminated and only signal work. Several veterans were sidelined by injuries but were expected to play Saturday except Page Bennett who remains hospitalized with a knee injury. Freshmen show strong discipline as nearly forty players took orders and three full teams ran signals for three hours. Georgia Pups look promising.

Bulldog Page Bennett Page John Fletcher Sam Richardson White Georgia

Atlanta Votes For New Mayor

Voters in Atlanta went to the polls Wednesday for a mayoral race between AL Sims and James G Woodward and several other candidates. The election followed earlier party information and aimed to determine a majority in the city contest.

Atlanta aAtlanta Veters Jmary AL Sims James G.' Woodward

Union Men Still Fight Injunction

Leaders of the shopcrafts unions testified in Judge Wilkersons court against a government request for a temporary injunction. They argued members suffered from armed railway guards and said efforts were made to suppress lawlessness. William N Johnston cited expulsions of members over actions supporting J WWs communists and other direct action advocates.

Chicago Ammdavits Wilkeritson William N. Johnston Machinists

Applewhite Wins Thrilling Volleyball Game

After a poor start and a nine point handicap, Applewhite’s De appiewiitsa team rallied for a memorable victory on the local floor. Captain Applewhite sparked the win with strong serving aided by Dr. Brown. Opposing captain Joel led a first rate net game as teams two and three, Link’s and Stephenton’s, prepare to play later today at 6:30 sharp.

de Appiewiitsa Jt Spirit Applewhite Dr. Brown Joel Irv P. Myerson H. Watat

Hornsby Ties Ken Williams on Major League Homer Pace

Brooklyn game recap notes Hornsby hitting two home runs to tie Ken Williams for the season’s homer record. The effort marks a standout performance as Hornsby shares the lead in the majors with Williams through the midseason stretch.

Brooklyn Hornsby Ken Williams Major

Witnesses Describe Smyrna Fire Start and Turkish Role

American eye witnesses claim Turkish troops started the Smyrna fire, with Armenians targeted amid Kemalist hostility. Eyewitnesses report Turkish soldiers set houses ablaze in the Armenian quarter and threaten Christians with bayonets as panic and destruction spread. Allies monitor Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s plans to attack the Dardanelles while Britain vows to hold the straits at any cost.

Constantinofle Associated Press Simpson Dardanelles Shilora Amerciante Sind Ish Mustapha Kemal Pasha Straits France Italy

Judge Brand Nominated to Seek Re-Election in Eighth District

Judge Charles H. Brand was nominated to succeed himself in the 68th Congress by the Democratic convention in the Eighth district after winning the September 18 primary over Thomas J. Shackelford. The gathering of delegates, chaired by J. L. Brown, declared Brand with 14,293 votes to Shackelford’s 6,835, and he pledged to work for his district while criticizing Republican leader C. W. Parker and endorsing tariff stance, the Ford plan for Shoals, soldiers’ bonus, and woman suffrage though advocating state regulation for southern black women voters.

Charles H. Brand Ted Thomas J. Shackelford J. L. Brown Clarke Wilkes County Brand Order of Business J.D. Bradwell Orrin Roberts Walton John Eliott Mr. Brown G. M. Knight R. H. Spratsin B. H. Jenkins W. H. Westmoreland H. M. Spinks Newton Putnam Brddwel Bhackelford E. W. Roberts Joe Jenkins Wright Katie Thomas H. C. Tuck Judge Brand Tuck Washington Congress Senate Ford Muay Cle Shoals South Raps Co W. Parker C. W. Parker Etherton Parker Republicana el Manimous Georgian Hotel

Gold Mining In Athens s Legacy and Lost Wealth Hope

The piece traces Athens Georgia families linked to Revolutionary stock and prestigious lineages such as the Heards Verdolia Alstons and Bahks. It notes waning wealth and asks if the last descendant can restore antebellum prestige. It also cites that about 100 million barrels of Portland cement were manufactured in the United States in 1921.

Georgis Rte Mattox Heards Verdolia Alstons Georgia South Carolina Bahks United States

Cornfully Yours Letters From Athens Sporting Editor

An informal Atlanta or Athens letter from earle watson jr recounts local figures and events in 1922 Georgia. It names Booze McWhorter goat Tanner and Lefty Bedgogd, mentions George Thornton and Dub, Pep Peeplesy, Count Callaway, and local figures around Pine Pules Camp. The piece blends humor, gossip, and regional political banter with assessments of society and sport.

Chariie Fleet Lanier Clay R. A. Sation Ian Run Raven Og Raen George Thornton Dub Utera de ‘Witt Dowdle Pep’ Peeplesy Washington and Lee Peeplesy Camp Pine Ron Inpo Crayne Rabah Gap Callaway Count Callaway Tom Jim Burton Lake Millie Rutherford Georgia Horton Watson Athemaria Charlie Serengly Gus fRecco Juhan Murray Soule Coach Stegeman Irving Myerson Georgian Palme Earle Erastus Watson JR Sporting

Rail shopmen reach partial settlements amid strike

Reports from Chicago and New York indicate railways inch toward normalcy as shopmen's strike extends. The Baltimore agreement and Central settlement pave paths for 80 000 workers to return, while the Southwest accord restores 450 laid off workers on the San Antonio and railway.

Chicago New York Baltimore Rom Normal Southwest New York ‘Central San Antonio and Railway Rega

Labor Talks And Trials Dominate Northeast News Briefs

Negotiations begin between San Francisco metal crafts and car department workers for wage and condition reforms under a new union. Four strikers on trial for murder at Ophia Tennessee. four others at Marion Arkansas face murder charges next Monday. Railroad officials plan October 2 meetings with union leaders to negotiate new contracts. A lengthy list of new Democratic Executive Board members is reported, detailing representatives from multiple Georgia counties and counties not represented.

San W. G. Lees The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen L. E. Sheppard Order of Railway Conductors Lee New Democratic’ Executive Body

Few Cases For Superior Court Docket Updates

The Clarke county superior court schedule notes a light docket with few cases on Tuesday pending before the division. Since the last session, several cases have been filed and a small number of civil actions are expected to be resolved. the court plans to focus on criminal matters and civil business over the next weeks.

Clarke Superior Humber

Cities Service Quotations Quotations Furnished by Atlanta Office

Quotations furnished by the Atlanta offices of Henry L. Doherty and Co refer to Cities Service. The report notes preferences and market positioning with emphasis on corporate naming and sourcing. The fragmentary text indicates an industry snapshot without clear figures or dates.

Cities Service Atlanta Henry L. Doherty and Co Cities Ser, Preferance

Market Basket Fresh Produce List

Cauliflower fresh tomatoes string beans fresh okra tender corn rutabaga turnips turnip salad yellow yams cabbage Spanish onions white onions.

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