Secret Societies Under Fire Over Anti Beer Debate
The debate centers on Ku Klux Klan intolerance and anti beer campaigns. Senate figures from Kentucky and Georgia condemn intolerance while denouncing general warrants and pledging to fight Ku Klux activity. A Senate observer plans to discuss the situation in Washington.
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KU Klux Klan
Senate Jedge’Services
Jackson
Alta Pres
Democras
Kentucky
Liberty
Lord Baltimore
Watson
Georgia
Ku Klux
Ohio
Stanley
AnthSaloon League
Western
Recommendations on Debs pardon move progress sounding
The Associated Press reports that recommendations on a pardon for Eugene Debs, imprisoned in Atlanta for violation of the laws, may be sent to President Harding next week. Attorney General Daugherty said four recommendations are completed and Day plans revisions before submission.
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Sey
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Eugene
Debs
Atlanta
Harding
Daugherty
Day
Train crews linked to deadly campaign in Arkansas and Mississippi
In Memphis a railroad shooter campaign tied to a freight derailment case draws connections to a railway company network. Investigators report multiple fatalities and arrests, naming a brakeman and flagman among those detained as they pursue leads across coast lines and regional lines.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
John Philler
Hager
Minors Co
Yasco
Mississippi
Baker
van Shor
Certificates Sale Figures From War Finance Office
The sale was the fourth and largest to date, with total securities disposed of totaling 563,482,600 dollars. The sale was approved by the General and related to the war finance effort.
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War Finance
Cpor Scaete
D. C
Pendena
Arbuclke Trial Court Hearings Barred for Men
Police court proceedings in the Fatty Arbuckle case face male exclusion as the trial moves toward binding over for superior court. Witnesses describe bruises on a girl found dead four days after attending a party, with autopsy attributing death to a ruptured bladder from external force. Hypodermic puncture marks noted on the arm. Friday expected to bring further testimony about the party and Miss Rappe's death. Arbuckle and Durfee are central figures amid the courtroom drama.
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Miss Rappe
Arbuckle
Washington D C Prohibition May Permit Personal Alcohol Production
A garbled Washington report indicates a commissioner discussed permitting personal manufacture of small quantities of alcohol at home. The noted amount mentioned is about one half of one percent, with references to wine beer or fruit. The text is incomplete but suggests regulatory considerations on home production and permits.
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Washington, D
End of War Noted Amid Press Reactions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe mixed press reception of the war’s end and references to the former enemy. The text hints at dates, names, and places but remains incomplete, leaving unclear specifics about figures or events.
Macon Kiwanis backs Gen Walter Harris for district governor
The Macon Kiwanis club unanimously endorses Gen Walter A Harris for district governor. His name will be presented at the state convention in Slacon on October 5 and 6. About 1,000 Kiwanis members and spouses are expected to attend with Atlanta sending a 100-strong delegation. Harris will be supported by Macon delegates Henry Burnett aunt Lewig Rossignol and others as they prepare programs and entertainment centered around the Hour Country club.
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Macon
Macon Kiwanis Club
Walter A. Harris
Slacon
Kiwanis Club
Macon Club
Atlanta
General Harris
Henry Burnett
Lewig
Rossignol
Foch Trains for Visit Brest Before U S Trip
Marshal Foch prepares on his Brittany estate for a month of conditioning ahead of sailing for the United States on October 24. He plans a series of banquets to meet American hospitality, joking about General Fayolle’s illness and the likely grand welcome from American Legionnaires.
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Brest
Marshal Foch
United States
Brittany
American Legionnaires
France
Marshal Fayolle
Uniform arson laws urged for all states
The Fire Marshals' Association of North America opened its annual convention in Chattanooga Tennessee as officials consider establishing uniform arson laws across all states. Senior members hope standard penalties and procedures will streamline investigations and reduce cross state arson incidents.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fire’ Marshals’ Association of North America
Mercer Set for 600 Enrolled This Fall at Mercer
Mercer University in Macon expects 600 students this fall based on current registrations and applications. Twelve states will be represented including Illinois Mississippi Arkansas Oklahoma Georgia Florida Alabama North and South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Kentucky. The first faculty meeting is scheduled Friday to plan opening day September 27 with plans for a larger School of Christianity enrollments, including about thirty married students and their families housed in a new dormitory with support from the endowment fund.
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Macon
W. E. Farrer
Mercer University
Mos
Illinois
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Kentucky
Rufus W. Weaver
School of Christianity
Bender and Hightower Charged in Priest's Murder
In San Francisco a warrant charges David A Bender with the murder of Father Patrick E in. Bender escaped from Maryland penitentiary and was sworn to on Thursday by detective J Harry Dun ton. William A Hightower is also held for trial in connection with the priest's death.
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Associated Precé
San Francisco
David A Bender
Maryland Penitentiary
Patrick Ein
J. Harry Dunton
William A Hightower
Woman Is Nominated Asst. Atty. General
President Harding sent a long list of nominations to the senate including Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt of California and John W.H. Crim of New York for assistant attorney general. Also named as United States attorneys for the western district of Louisiana is Hugh C. Fisher and for the western district of Tennessee is E. Murray.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
John W H. Crim
New York
Senate
Harding
United States
Louisiana
Hugh C Fisher
Tennessee
E. Murray
Col T L Gantt visits Athens on trip to Carrollton
Col T L Gantt former editor and owner of The Banner spends several days in Athens via his sister Mrs Blackwell. He plans to return to Carrollton to resume journalism, as one of the brightest and ablest writers in the newspaper business.
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Col
T. L. Gantt
The
Banner
Athens
Blackwell
Carrollton
Anti Beer Bill Dominates Senate But Fails to Pass
Senate focus centered on a wide anti beer measure that consumed most of the day without advancement. Senator Shields delivered a lengthy speech, while debate devolved into a tangled, unproductive session before adjournment until further action.
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Antibeer
Senate
Manheim Scene Marked by Fire and Desolation
Destruction at a chemical works leaves sprawling ruins as rain falls. Reports speak of dead and injured, with workers struggling amid twisted debris and ongoing efforts to extinguish remaining flames. No exact figures available.
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Manheim
Paroled Doctor McNaughton in Georgia after decade served
Dr W M McNaughton, serving life for the 1910 Emanuel county murder of Fred Flanders, was paroled by Governor Hardwick after ten years. He may be released Wednesday afternoon and is said to plan to return to Atlanta to practice medicine. The parole followed recommendations of the Prison Reform Commission and a careful review of the record, trial, and state supreme court judgment.
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Atlanta
W. 2
McNaughton
Baldwin County
Prion Farm
Fred Flanders
Emanuel County
Hardwick
McNeashton
Priory Commission
State Supreme Court
Iowa Co operative Associations Grow In State Wide Survey
State College economist Dr. Nourse reports a survey on Iowa cooperative shipping associations. About 619 groups exist in towns and villages with 310 formed last year. Estimated average farmer saving on marketing expenses is 35 cents per hundred pounds. In 1920 these associations handled about 49 754 cars, roughly 5 percent of the zonal livestock business.
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Lownj
Pia
I State College
Nourse
Iowa
Odd Fellows Drill Winners Announced in Toronto
In the International drilling contest linked to the Odd Fellows sovereign grand lodge event held in Toronto, Detroit team Anton Auto won first in class A, Canton Wright of Ohio placed second, and Canton Lucas of Ohio placed third.
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Toronto
Odd Fellows
Thurs ‘Anton Auto
Detroit
Canton Wright
Ohio
Canton Lucas
Tolnedo
Wilson Loses Purse Over Labor Day Bout Disqualification
The New Jersey boxing commission ruled Thursday that middleweight champion Johnny Wilson forfeits 35000 dollars from his Labor Day bout with Bryan Downey of Cleveland. Wilson was accused of not putting forth his best effort and was found guilty by the commission.
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Wilson
Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Johnny Wilson
Bryan Downey
Cleveland
Forebodings Last Winter No Longer Justified Says Harding
In Charlotte Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board told the Made in Carolina exposition that the banking distress fears have passed the most acute stage. He said readjustment depends on agriculture and crop marketing and urged bankers and merchants to adjust. He noted cotton price rise was not caused by federal policy and called for attention to foreign trade.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Psc
Marketing Specialist to Address Milledgeville Farmers
Baldwin County Georgia will host M. C. Gay a marketing specialist from the College of Agriculture at Athens who will speak to farmers and interested residents at 3 p m in the courthouse Friday the 28th instant.
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Bville
M. C. Gay ‘Keting
Col | of Agriculture
Athens
Milledgeville
Harvard Eleven Aims For Season As Gelf Practices
The article highlights Harvard football recruit Gelf at practice with the tackle dummy as colleges prep for the gridiron season. It notes the broad enthusiasm across colleges and the call to readiness for upcoming games.
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Gelf
Harvard
Clarke County mob crime letter urges return of prisoner
Citizens of Athens and Clarke County hold a Y M C A meeting to back a plan sending a letter to Sheriff Jack urging the return of a prisoner held in an Atlanta jail for a Clarke County crime. Committees are to gather signatures and copies will be filed in city hall, courthouse, and Costa’s office as part of a public pledge for fair trial without mob violence.
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Clarke
Fregard
Clarke County
Sherif Jack
Atlanta
Athene Costa
Clarke Coun
Calltz
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