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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
2
Larry Gantt recaps a Sunday class and praises Athens workers like Homey Tuck while outlining civic needs. He cites residents such as Mr Holden and President Elder urging an auditorium to host conventions and a city owned public market to streamline meat and produce sales, arguing it would boost trade and benefit citizens.
Hearing centers on alleged tampering linked to attorney Arthur Burch in the Kennedy murder investigation. The case involves charges of interfering with a key witness or inquiry as the court weighs potential guilt and the next steps in the contentious proceedings.
The Athens city council met to hear action on budgets from general departments and a 17 mill special tax, delaying decisions until a Friday meeting called by the mayor. A new sanitary ordinance replacing the old toilets was adopted and goes into effect May 1, with alternatives allowed if approved by the board of health. The council limited 1922 street lights to ten and approved funds for mules and Red Cross care.
The British government informally acknowledged American views on the costs of maintaining the army of occupation, as explained in Secretary Hughes notes to the allies, though no formal confirmation has been sent.
Washington reports indicate employment conditions nationally continue improving as the President's conference on unemployment receives further data. Arthur Woods, chairman of the emergency commission, said the upward trend persists with job availability rising slightly and a corresponding decrease in unemployment figures.
Miss Anna Gustafson a Kane stenographer has served on eight juries. She led jurors as foreman once among eleven jurors, all men. She argues women should take part in public affairs and judge fairly by evidence and the judge's charge.
Mrs Winifred Sackville Stoner, famed lecturer, will address the public in the University of Georgia chapel Thursday at 8 30 PM in a round table discussion. Audience members may ask questions and receive her witty informed replies.
The twenty fourth annual convention of the Georgia Laughtera of the American Revolution opened in Valdosta with over a hundred delegates in attendance. Mrs Max Late of Cordele presided as president for a three day session starting Wednesday morning.
Vice-President Coolidge told a Lansing audience that the nation must first protect its own health and prosperity at home. He asserted the administration’s priority has been domestic affairs and the highest duty of the country is to its people.
Violent hail storms struck middle Georgia on Wednesday afternoon, inflicting heavy losses on crops and peaches. Farmers reported extensive damage across several towns, with Holton and nearby areas hit hardest as hail shattered buds and fruit on trees. Local officials urged caution and began assessing agricultural impact.
The south end of the three story brick boys dormitory at the Georgian Training School collapsed during a hail storm Wednesday afternoon. Other buildings flooded as hail shattered windows. Shade trees in Milledgeville and crops at the State Farm suffered damage but no injuries reported. Care of range: after cooking, wipe any spots on the surface with a newspaper.
ATLANTA W Paul Carpenter former assistant federal district attorney and Harry Saphire former federal prohibition officer were jointly indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice. The indictment says Saphire accepted a bribe from an arrested man and Carpenter joined the agreement.
Roscoe Arbuckle testifies in third manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe death. He describes carrying Rappe to a bed, summoning friends, and helping her as guests arrived. He denies intoxication and bribes, says he did not know of any party danger, and recounts the hotel room events with restraint.
CHICAGO. Astrid Rosing rose from Danish immigrant to president and sole owner of a large brick and sewer pipe firm. She started as a stenographer, then opened a small shop, and it grew into a major business. She advises women to focus on work and let marriage wait, as she did with her husband who works as an engineer at her plant.
A unique memorial for Admiral Robert E Peary will be unveiled at Achimetun National Cemetery Friday. The white Maine granite earth globe rests on a granite base with land and water outlines and a north pole bronze star marking Peary s achievement. The design, conceived by Peary before his death, includes the motto Inventam Viam Aut Packam and commemorates Peary and Rear Admiral U S Navy s explorers and family. The unveiling will be by Peary s daughter Mrs Edward Stafford, born near the pole during Arctic expeditions.
CHICAGO. E. J. Powers, superintendent of the Jon Foundry Company, shot dead Charles Salfeld in his office after Salfeld, angry over being discharged, rushed in firing a pistol. Another employee was wounded by Salfeld before Powers killed him.
The council of ambassadors debated aiding the family of ex Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary who died in exile in Madeira. Allies ready to support, but Czechslovakia and Yugoslavia refused part of the fortune’s property. Decision postponed as negotiations continue. Rumani already consents to bear its share.
Mrs. Louis F. Swift 62 wife of Swift and Company president died at her Chicago home after a brief illness. Her husband, returning from Honolulu, learned of the death on arrival. She was in good health the previous night, had a coughing attack around 11 pm, and died a few hours later. Survived by Mr. Swift and four children. The piece notes the 1880 marriage to Ida May Butler of Rolling Prairie Indiana and a historical line about Massachusetts colored school origins.
Secretary Denby issued a Navy wide order warning officers and sailors to guard themselves both ashore and afloat from Sovietism communism and anarchy. No leniency would be shown to acts of disloyalty as foreign propaganda aimed to undermine morale and recruit Navy personnel into disloyal and disorderly groups.
Report by J B Hughes and H B Winely ter of Kansas Agricultural College presented to the American Chemical Society notes heavy corn feeding causes hog losses. The study claims corn alone lacks essential nutrients and recommends mixed rations to supply required amino acids and vitamins for swine.
Postal authorities issued a stop order on all mail addressed to American Deep Seas Trading Co after a Paterson church member reported a plan to form a $400,000 capital company to transport whiskey from Liverpool to the three mile limit off New Jersey. The letter promised potential investors $2,250 from a $10 stake and outlined three ships monthly, selling cash to rum runners outside the three mile limit. Postal Inspector Enterman said the Philadelphia authorities received a copy, and no mail would be delivered until Newark agents explained at the post office.
Charles Cochran was acquitted by a jury in Fairburn Georgia of attacks on two girls involving a capital offense. The Superior Court verdict came late Wednesday after a trial charged as a frame up. Cochran, a candidate for postmaster, claimed the charges were a frame. Napoleon was born on Friday and defeated at Walsro Friday. Siama, a remaining arch of the tropics, is noted in the fragment.
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