Rotarians Hear Talks On County Schools and Farm Bureau
At a recent Rotarians meeting visiting speakers highlighted county school system history and growth, Farm Bureau aims to rally boys for October events, and remarks from State Game Warden Jim Woodruff and others. A three member committee was named to raise funds for entertainment during the boys visit. The Augusta state convention is set for October 14 with plans for future Rotarian activities.
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Rotarians
T. H. Dozier
M. C. Gay
Farm’ Bureau
Sam State
Deder
Alto
Jim Woodruff
Columbus
Dodie
Gay
Farm Bureau
John ‘E. Talmadge,Jr
M. G.nicholson
Évéty
Daing
ani_hive yi
Iis
Georgia Railroad Commission Rejects Intrastate Cotton Rate Hike
The Georgia Railroad Commission refused to permit intrastate rate increases on cotton, cotton linters, and bricks, while granting a streetcar fare increase for Atlanta and approving gas service charges. The decision follows prior allowances for intrastate rate rises on other commodities and affects public utilities and transportation tariffs in Atlanta.
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Georgia Railroad Commission
Gothier
Bergdoll bribed guards to aid escape at military prison
Testimony in a Philadelphia trial reveals Grover Bergdoll bribed guards at Governor's Island prison to plot escape by boat. Witness Thomas F. Ye of Baltimore testified as Erwin and Grover Meega and four others faced conspiracy charges to resist the draft.
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Philadelphia
Grover CG. Bergdoll
Storm breaches Louisiana railways as tropical storm weakens
New Orleans September 22 reports say tropical storms crossed inland Louisiana near Morgan City. Railroads and utility lines restored gradually though trains delayed and many phones out. No deaths reported. sugar crops spared while bridges at Rigolets and Chef Menteur face expected ten day detours.
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New
Orleana
Louisiana
Morgan
Louisville
Nashville
Rigolets -and -Chef-Mentuer
Idol Dancer stars near tragedy during filming storm
The Idol Dancer cast faced a dangerous weather incident as filming occurred amid a severe storm near Florida and the Bahamas. Mr Grint produced despite peril, with Mae Murray performing in dance sequences while Claire Seymour returned.
Childs Land and Eve BLOWN BY Dynamite Cap Incident
A 3 year old Claude Strickland of Athens lost a right hand and eye after picking up a dynamite cap and pounding it with a hammer near his aunt's home in Whitehall. He was taken to Athens General Hospital where the hand was amputated. An investigation notes caps had been scattered by local children and one was mistakenly handled by the boy.
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Claude
Strick
Anderson ‘Strick’land
Athens
Whitehall
Athens General Hospital
Tentanus
Federal Money Not Available For Aiding Farmers Hold Cotton
Washington officials clarified that no federal funds will be provided to assist farmers in holding cotton for maintained price levels. Secretary Houston said extending credit to hold commodities is not planned, as the government aims to avoid price support beyond current policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
Hecauar
Federal: Reserve Board
Coal Supply Will Adequate For Nation This Winter
The National Coal Association announced that coal supplies will be adequate for consumers this winter. It advised households not to stockpile a full season and to buy only enough to cover until December 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stonfaht
Golucke Aims to Learn State Affairs Before Senate Term
Georgia voters elected Alvin G. Golucke of Crawfordville to the 19th district. In Atlanta he outlined a plan to visit the capitol often, talk to department heads, and study how the state operates before taking his role in the senate. He emphasized learning first to act as a true director for the state.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alvin G. Golucke
Crawfordville
State Senate
Golucke
Capitol
Lanta
State Capitol
Athem
Alegent
Nate Itn
Bennte Chamber
Armistice Day Celebrations Planned by Athens Legion Post
Athens ex soldiers outline Armistice Day events authorized by Commander Wil Erwin. A special committee will plan art and report back to the membership. The October 12 meeting heard Henry West report on Augusta convention matters. The post celebrated a large turnout, added fifteen new members, and aims to strengthen the local American Legion as a non political mutual welfare group.
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Athens
Allen. Fleming
American Legion
Wil Erwin
Frwin
Henry
West
Augusta
Georgia
Demonstration Ignites Interest in Thor Washer Event
Crowds gathered at the Athens Gas Company window on Clayton Street to see the Thor electric washer in action. H A Pender of the Athens Railway and Electric Company touted the machines as simple and efficient, claiming one hundred Athens homes are equipped and promising future demonstrations with Pascal of Hurtoy Machine Company leading the campaign.
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Athens Gas Company
Clayton
Thor
Mgnager
Athens
And
Electric Company
Thor Wastiers
Pascal
Hurtoy Machine
Ee Ain
Thera
Electical Aparata
Cotton Conditions Improve Across Regions in Recent Week
The National Weather and Crop Bulletin reports better cotton conditions than last week, with favorable weather aiding opening, picking, and ginning. The Washington weather summary notes satisfactory progress in all sections, reflecting improved conditions for cotton harvest activities.
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Associated
Press
Washington
Villetin
Welch Creditors Will Meet Today In Athens Hall
Creditors of John Welch, whose accounts showed over 430000 in liabilities, will meet at 11 this morning in Athens city hall to hear a special committee report. The committee led by John B Gamble and including J Warren Smith and W W Scott will discuss findings and potential actions. Welch is represented by C W Crook and Judge Stephen Upson serves as legal counsel.
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John Welch
Athens
Welch
John
B. Gamble
She
Jawyer
Warren Smith
Janker
WV. W. Scott
R. 3. Crane
All -Creditora
C.W. Crook
Stephen Upson
Sis
Mr. Welch
Ireland Struggles to Normalize After Turmoil
Balbriggan Newcomers Return as town reopens after terror night. Dublin reports two police officers shot and property damage estimated at two hundred thousand pounds amid Black and Tans raids. Lord Mayor MacSwiney condition described as unchanged.
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Balbriggan
Ireland
Pordana
Palbriggan
Dublin
University Literary Societies Hold Opening Meetings
The Phi Kappa and Demosthenian Literary Societies at the University of Georgia held their first gatherings that night. About four hundred freshmen attended, drawn by forensics, refreshments, and social offerings. Phi Kappa was led by President Pate Carson with speakers Nathan Jollis of Washington DC Wim Berly of Lyons and W H Stephens of Savannah. Demosthenian, under President G T Mann, featured John Brock, former athletic star, as main speaker.
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Phi Kappa
Demosthenian
University ‘of Georgia
Pate’ Carson
Nathan ‘Jollis
Washington, DC
Wimberley
Lyons
Mail Carriers Vote Not to Affiliate With AFL OFL
The National Rural Letter Carriers Association held a convention in Texas on September 2 1922 amid efforts to determine affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. Anonymous delegates reportedly voted against affiliating with the AFL signaling independence for rural letter carriers.
Upshaw Convention Violated Statue in Atlanta
A September report claims the Upshaw district convention in Atlanta violated new law restricting use of state capitol chambers for political gatherings without unanimous permission. The meeting proceeded in the senate chamber despite lacking written authorization, with officials disputing who approved it. The incident involved race tense remarks during the event and accusations that the district is under hostile party control.
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Atlanta
Senate
House of “Representatives
Congressional
Willam’d. Upshaw
Executive Department
Lihe Upshaw
Senate-Chamber
Massengale
Rand
R. B. Deavours
Upshaw
Wilson” Anginger
House
Henry sLitgoln
Johnson
Demale
Roes
District of Georgia
Ilekler
Fulton Tax Rate To Get Boost and Rigid Economy In Expense
Special to The Banner. Fulton County Commission issued an order increasing the tax rate from 90 cents to 1 dollar and 17 cents per hundred. Despite the higher rate the commission forecasts a heavy deficit at year end due to public improvements. The county expects to begin next year with only 96,710 available and a total treasury of 2,221,466 from all sources.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Investigation of Naval Rule in Samoa Probed
Washington reports September dispatches state the Navy Department ordered an inquiry into American naval rule on Samoa. Admiral Charles F. Hughes would head a court of inquiry as reports from Honolulu describe natives stoning officials and a petition by 200 leaders to President Wilson for investigation. Prof Ernest Will show movies at the Ye We Can House in neighborhood gathering Thursday evening.
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Washington
Samoa
Charles F. Hughes Wit
Honolur
Roms -Mamon
Sheme
Terhune
Wilson
Ernest
Ernest Swill
Masonic Notice From Mount Vernon Lodge No 22
A Masonic notice states that Mount Vernon Lodge No 22 will hold a meeting on Thursday evening September 2 at eight o clock. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred. Brethren in good standing are invited and requested to attend. Signed by W T. Jan Quitin, Secretary.
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Masonic
Mount. Vernon
Quitin
Seevatary
Wreck injures passengers as Cox train derails near Prescott
A special train carrying James M. Cox on the way from Phoenix to Prescott derailed after a broken wall caused three forward cars to plunge into a ditch. Cox and party members were unharmed though shaken. one engineman and several passengers were injured. Rumors circulated about a man seen fleeing beside the tracks.
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Phoenix
Ariz
James’ M. Cox
Prescott
Arizona
Phoenix Uty
Sante -Fe
Tax
Nerganse
Cox
Janity Sof
Jrepublicans
New
York
George White
Democratic
Mmatignal -Dratilttes
Wiler
Hays
Joe Dixon
William
Taft
Vic
Strouse
Herbert’ Hoover
William Cooper
Vardaman
Race Jackson
Far
Bilto
United States ‘Senate
Fiat
Prohibitionists Urge Support for Old Party Dry Candidates
Washington dispatch reports Prohibition Party leader Watkins urging support for dry candidates before the fifteenth. He vows to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act if elected, warning a split could threaten the dry majority.
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Prohibitionists
Washington
Watkins
Prohibitionarty
Aleohiain
Watkin
Eneers
Congress
Baker
Wonek
Bank Charter Granted to New Bank of Miadlay
A charter was granted today by the Board of State to the Bank of Miadlay. Corporators named include Fenton, W. H. Barro and W. Wy Darron. Capital and exact details appear in the formal record.
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New-Bank
Jones
Atlanta
Sopiteiatier
W.H Barro
Darron
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