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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

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Penrose alters plans to bring up tax bill in Senate

Washington D C Friday Penrose chairman of the Senate finance committee postponed immediate action on the tax revision bill to Monday. He warned against extended debate while aiming to publish the final committee changes and allow taxpayers time to study them. Two Republican amendments were offered to repeal the 10 percent tax on fur articles and to strike a section imposing.

Associated Press Penrose Senate Spencer Missouri Edge New Jersey

Resignation of Rev W M Saye at Pleasant Grove Baptist

Reverend W M Saye of Athens resigns as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church effective January 1 1922. The church and deacons adopt resolutions praising his fourteen years of leadership noting spiritual growth and about 360 baptisms, expressing regret at his departure and confidence in his future ministry. The resolutions are to be published locally and entered in church minutes.

W. M. Saye Athens Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Church In Conference Bro Yelthough Brother Sage Christian Index M. Chandler Hardman W. J. Glenn J.B. Glenn W._E. Sanders G.P. Whitworth J. W. Dillard Joe Burroughs W. M._ Ash H. E. Williams

American Naval Officer Dies by Own Action in Copenhagen Cabaret

An American naval officer, identity as yet unconfirmed, committed suicide in a Copenhagen cabaret early Friday. Washington reports no Navy notice of the Copenhagen death, while a prompt inquiry aims to verify the officer’s identity and circumstances.

Associated Press Copenhagen Capital Washington, D. C Navy Department

Def fendoll Found Guilty of Murder

Boonville Indiana news reports 17 year old William Def fendoll found guilty Friday of murdering his 70 year old mother. Jury set punishment as life imprisonment on the state farm. He claimed accidental wounding while squirrel shooting to end her suffering. State argued the pair quarreled the day before the incident.

Associated Press Boonville Ind William Deffendoll Tfe

Companies Seek Injunction Against United Mine Workers

A West Virginia based Carbon company files suit in federal court in Indianapolis seeking an injunction against the United Mine Workers of America and its officers to stop interference with workers in Thacker Williamson coal fields in Mingo County West Virginia and Pike County Kentucky. The complaint represents 62 coal operators and seeks nullification of prior central competitive field contracts that allegedly require a closed shop and check off.

Associated Pro Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Federal District Court Borden Land Coal Corporation West Virginia Thacker and Williamson Mingo County Pike County Kentucky United Mine Workers

League of Nations Debates Mandates and Equality

The League of Nations assembly opened a debate on mandates for former German colonies with Madame Bugge-Wicksell urging swift action and U S involvement. Delegates including Lord Cecil and Bellegarde pressed for explicit terms, anti slavery measures, and racial equality as Averesco reported on suppressing white slave traffic. Allies warn Hungary over Burgenland risk with Austria after Trianon.

Associated Press Geneva Council of the League of Nations United States League Assembly Madame Bugge-Wicksell Sweden France Great Britain Belgium Commission On Mandates Robert Cecil South Africa Leonard Bourgevis

Boykin Says No Bills In Case Involving Clarke Tyler

After witnesses testified before Fulton county grand jury Solicitor General Boykin said evidence was insufficient to warrant true bills in the case over the disappearance of police records tied to the disorderly conduct charges against E Y Clarke and Elizabeth Tyler of the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta Georgia

Associated Press Atlanta Fulton County Grand Jury Boykin E. Y. Clarke Elizabeth Tyler Ku Klux Fin

Hays and Wilson Sentenced in Manslaughter Case

Walter L. Hays and Ed Wilson, both linked to a quarrel with T. F. Ramey, were sentenced to fifteen years each for manslaughter. Two co-defendants received partial verdicts for carrying concealed weapons, with thirty days in the chain gang and $100 fines. Appeals loom as defense and state dispute the incident origin.

Associated Press Anderson Walter L. Hays Ed Wilson T. F. Ramey Ramey

Returned Hero’s Funeral Sunday at Hull

Funeral services for Harry L. Spratlin age 23 killed in action in France on October 15 1917 will be held from the Baptist church at Hull Ga Sunday at 4 pm conducted by Rev W M Colle with Rev J P Cooper assisting Interment in family cemetery Pallbearers are Howard Martin Arthur Myer Moss Eberhart Clifford Brown Harrold Murray Howard Brown Spurgeon Coile James Lester Bernstein Bros funeral directors in charge Military honors will be rendered with soldiers from the University of Georgia taking part He was the son of Mr and Mrs P B Spratlin of Hull Ga born in Oglethorpe county but resided in Madison county for seventeen years prior to enlistment in the American army He served thirteen months Surviving are his parents his widow Mia Onle Spratlin five brothers and one sister.

Harry L. Spratlin France Baptist Church Hull W. M. Colle J. P. Cooper Messrs Howard Martin Arthur Myer Moss Eberhart Clifford Brown Harrold Murray Howard Brown Spurgeon Coile James Lester Bernstein Bros University of Georgia Mr. Spratlin P. B. Spratlin Hull, Ga Oglethorpe County Madison County Mia Onle Spratlin

Dynamite and Dry Cells Found Under Train Tracks

Secret service officers of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad reported discovering twenty six sticks of dynamite with dry cells attached to the rails under the company tracks at Fitzgerald Georgia. The finding on Friday prompted investigations into the sabotage and safety measures along the line.

Associated Press Fitzgerald Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Secret Service

Baseball Results Summary from Early American League Games

In the American League New York defeated Cleveland 4 to 2 while Washington beat Detroit 2 to 1. Philadelphia swept Chicago 4 to 0 and Boston lost 10 to 2 as St Louis won 10 to 5. In the National League, teams including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia led by guides Boston and New York faced rain, with only fragmented results available.

New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Pittebars Boston New York

Antibeer bill ties up Senate session long Night adjourns without action

The Senate ended a near eight hour session Friday night with plans to revisit the anti beer bill in weeks. Senator Stanley of Kentucky led opposition demanding constitutional safeguards and warrants for searches under the prohibition enforcement act. Senator Watson of Georgia cited alleged misconduct by prohibition agents including a raid on a Methodist camp meeting.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Stanley Kentucky Watson Georgia Congress Prohibition

Guilford to Meet Gardner in Amateur Golf Finals

Boston’s Jesse Guilford advances to the United States amateur golf championship final after defeating Chick Evans, the American champion, 7 and 5. Chicago’s Robert Gardner ousts Willie Hunter, the British champion, 5 and 4, setting a Guilford Gardner final showdown in St Louis.

St, Louis Jesse Guilford Boston Robert Gardner Chicago United States Guilford Chick Evans Gardner Willie Hunter

Leitch defeats Stirling to win Canadian golf title

Britons Cecil Leitch defeats Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta in the Canadian championship by 3 and 1 to claim the title and set up a US women’s championship clash next month. Stirling led briefly but Leitch pulled away after a stirring no hit battle watched by about 9000 spectators.

Associated Press Ottawa Cecil Leitch Alexa Stirling Atlanta Miss Stirling Miss Leitch United States Ming Cecil Leitch Moallie McBride Montreal Molle Miss McBride Edith Leitch Miss Leltch Milas Leitch

Buff Wins Bantam Title With Decision Over Herman

Johnny Buff of Jersey City dyweight wins the world bantamweight title in New York after a fifteen round decision over Pete Herman of New Orleans.

He Associates Press New York Johnny Buff Jersey City Pete Herman

Arbuckle Hearing Continues Friday With No New Facts

In San Francisco the Arbuckle preliminary hearing resumes with no new facts as prosecutors press manslaughter or murder charges related to Virginia Rappe. Witnesses describe the party in pajama attire. some guests drank liquor, and Arbuckle and Sherman are noted dancing with women. The court plans a larger room but denies access to young girls. witnesses include a nurse and two doctors citing bruises and a ruptured bladder as death causes.

Associated Press San Francisco Fatty” Arbu Alfred Semnacher Virginia Rappe Maud Delmont Sherman Rs. Delmont Alice Blake Civic Auditorium Lazarus O'Brien Tilr Mar B. M. Delmont Jim Arbuckle Tradhes Mias- Rappe Shelby Strange Miss Rappe

Love and Eugenics Message From Major Darwin

Major Leonard Darwin, son of Charles Darwin, told the second International congress of eugenics that eugenists seek to purify love of harmful effects not replace romance with cattle breeding. He warned against marriages for wealth or status, insisting natural inclinations often yield wise matches.

Associated Press New York Leonard Darwin England Charles Darwin Darwin

Bankers Indicted Over Deficit at Camden Bank

Robert L. Bean cashier of the Megunticook National Bank in Camden was arraigned in Portland as a defaulter for 217000 dollars. Ella M. Mackey, a bank bookkeeper, was indicted for aiding Bean. Chief Justice Taft returns to Washington after vacation and readies for the Supreme Court term beginning October 3.

Portland Robert L. Bean Megunticook National Bank of Camden Ella M. Mackey Bean Taft Washington Canada Supreme Court

Bolivia May Quit League of Nations

The Associated Press reports rumors Bolivia would leave the League of Nations over a dispute about the league’s authority to revise treaties. Bolivian delegation head Aramayo said he would continue work in the assembly pending word from his government.

Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Assembly League Bolivia Arlos Aramayo Assembly

Armistice Day to Honor Unknown World War Soldier

Washington D C November 11 plans call for a two minute pause at noon to honor the unknown dead of the world war and to bury an unknown American soldier at Arlington cemetery Army and Navy posts worldwide will fire minute guns from sunrise until after the ceremony A mourning party will include Congressional Medal of Honor holders veterans societies and patriotic groups plus a veteran from each 10000 World War service and officers from army and navy

Sy Ad Press Washington, D. C Kliday Harding Arlington Cemetery Army Navy Renin Capitol

Klan Leaders Delayed Washington Conference Decision

In Washington the Justice Department said that summoned Ku Klux Klan officers will not be asked to attend a conference with Attorney General Daugherty for at least a week as he weighs the department’s inquiry into the organization. Daugherty will study the scope and justify federal action if needed. In Bartlett Texas Klansmen did not parade Thursday. Mayor Stanton Allen banned disguises and ordered arrest of any in disguise on the streets.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ku Klux Klan Washington Daugherty Department of Justice Department Bartlett Temple Tex Ku Klux Notleex Stanton Allen

Lanier Visits Athens During Pythias Inspection Tour

The Hon. W. D. Lanier grand chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias spent Thursday in Athens. He visited local Knights of Pythias, inspected lodges, and is on a state-wide inspection tour.

W. D. Lanier The Knights of Pythias Athens

Bank Messenger Blockup Highlights Early 20th Century Crime

In New York two Drovers bank messengers thwarted a holdup as three armed men attacked during a delivery of 10,000 dollars near Third Street and Broadway. One robber was captured as the bandit attempt unfolded. Additional notes cover poison bottle labeling and a London pest prevention measure for imported plants and potatoes.

Associates Press New York Third Street Broadway

Treaties of Peace Reported With Two Reservations

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary but attached two reservations. One mirrors the Lodge reservation requiring congressional act before American representation in foreign agencies. President Harding expressed support for the principles though texts were unseen. Ratification likely next week amid plans to speed action on a tax bill with possible night sessions.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Germany Austria Hungary Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Senate Harding Lodge 1 Hughes Swould Be

Wrecked Sailors Reported by Cabo Creux After Gale

In Atlantic storm news shipwrecked sailors were picked up by the steamship Cabo Creux after departing Spain September 7 bound for New York. The vessel wirelessed that ninety or more sailors were rescued, with the storm likely occurring September 14 or 16 as it moved across the ocean.

Associated Press New York Atlantic Cabo Creux Spain Seville

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Will Finance Committee Bald Deffendoll Thacker and Williamson Coal Fields Mining Companies Involved Burgenland Paris West Hungary Trianon Comeco Ivan Praznovak Hurgenland Jeff Brindle Fatty Arbuckle Hollywood Hays and Wilson Hull, Gr Harry L. Spatlin A. B Bere Weeks Alexa Buff Semnacher Virginian Rappe Roseby Fatty” Arbuckle Francis Here Ancallated Press Lanier BANK London House of Commons Rochdale Eng Lexssey Bert Gallen Gallen York Lamb Town Hall Brixton Way Halkett Shanghai Paul Courtier Lillepriven Thomas Hepley Lord Harlech Oswestry Ran Suva Fiji Publc Wort Elizabeth Belita Tisiy Sydney
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