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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
7
King Victor Emmanuel will sail to Genoa aboard the Conte di Cavour to attend a economic conference luncheon on the Dante Alighieri. Delegates are invited, with unclear attendance by the Rungian contingent as Italian communists urge abstention to avoid a negative impact on communist support for monarchy.
The German reply to the allied ultimatum accepts that German delegates be barred from further Russian discussions while allowing the Rapallo treaty to stand. Germany claims the treaty promotes pacification and world reconstruction, though it protests exclusion from initial commissions. The note was to be presented to Premier Facta, president of the conference, as part of the protest reaction.
The note delivery lag stemmed from German divisions on the best stance, some fearing French repercussions as French delegates stayed aloof. Lloyd George signaled Britain and allies were in agreement, while a first commission met to discuss Russia’s reply to the London report. Russia seeks a moratorium and gradual payment plan, with debts wiped by indemnity and a large loan sought.
Detroit Tigers remain winless after a ninth inning rally by the Indians. Ty Cobb’s club extended its loss total to six as Cleveland defeated Detroit. In other action, Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched for the Cubs against Gillespie and Donahue for the Reds, with uneven results. The Giants and Dodgers also avoided further slip ups as the season began to unfold.
In Manhattan the Yankees behind Pitcher Jones defeated the Washington Senator 10 to 2 as wind and heavy hitting swung the game. Faber of the White Sox and Shocker of the Browns each yielded eight hits in St. Louis. Ellerbe muffed early twice enabling two runs, while Faber received the revision. Red Sox slugged 17 hits off three pitchers in Boston.
A fashion notice advertises Pattern 3403 for a three piece suit sized for a 14 year old. It highlights a 44 inch fabric requirement and describes the skirt as new with options in tweed and velveteen in a heathered shade. The item promises a stylish, well cut result with directions for tailoring.
A Paris fashion note outlines adaptations of French models featuring a plaid velours cape dress for winter use and resort wear. It describes a long-waisted blouse attached to a satin skirt, a velours cape option, and a straight-line dark-blue dress with narrow silk braid for a smart look. Prices listed at 35 cents for a page from a mid 20th century catalog.
A new dress offers versatility for both slender and mature figures. Made of a hash cloth and taffeta blend, it features easy adjustment and trim appearance. The design suits many occasions and promises a wearable, stylish garment with a flattering cut.
In Philadelphia the pitching staff led by Dugan Smith and Burns blasted four home runs with Burns credited for the extra. The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 10 to 5.
Prices of seats on the New York Stock Exchange move higher as records show Erich Marks buying W P Bliss seat for 43000, 4000 above the prior week. Henry Clews paid 500 for his seat on June 27 1864, with wide variations since. a 13000 low has been recorded in a generation and the wartime peak once reached 115000. A 1914 low followed the July 30 1914 market closing news.
The Athens Coca Cola Bottling Company petitions Clarke County Superior Court to amend its charter and renew its original charter for twenty years. The filing includes stockholder approval by unanimous vote and a certified abstract of meeting minutes detailing authorization and corporate action. The filing is witnessed by secretary I E C Paine and certified in Athens Georgia on April 12 1922 with clerical confirmations April 14 1922.
The cotton market opened higher on lent buying and trade support but faced liquidation and selling from southern interests. July and October futures tugged between 17.32 and 17.58, with spot New York steady near 18.05. New Orleans and Liverpool quotes showed limited gains amid mixed cables from Liverpool and Genoa conference signals, while cottonseed oil prices moved lower with total sales around 5,600 contracts.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hardeman depart Thursday night for New Orleans to attend the grand conclave. Joining them are Mr and Mrs E B Cohen Mr and Mrs E F Porter and Mr and Mrs Gaspar Palmiasano who will leave Saturday. Bishop Troy Beatty of Nashville was set to speak but is ill and cannot attend. A proposed airplane line promises swift travel enabling a robbery in Chicago morning and a shooting in New York that afternoon.
New York stocks rise on strong open with Mexican Petroleum, Pan-American, Sinclair and Texas Company up modestly. Bond and exchange markets show firm bid levels. many industrials advance, aided by higher foreign exchange and hopeful Genoa news, as traders push to extend Friday’s gains.
Chicago markets show mixed grain futures with corn and wheat unsettled and oats fluctuating as futures settle. St Louis grain page cites wheat at 1.32 May and 1.25-5/8 July, corn white 59-3/4 May, oats 39-1/2 May, with cattle hogs and sheep activity and prices in St Louis market reports.
Savannah turpentine and rosin firms report varied sales receipts and stocks while New York markets quote raw sugar and rum futures with steady refined sugar. Liverpool cotton statistics show American shares and imports, New York dairy notes list butter eggs and cheese, and Chicago reports poultry potatoes and dairy price standings with minor shifts in quoted ranges.
A community gathering for Boy Scouts will be held at the Neighborhood House East in Athens Friday at eight. Scout Executive W. L. Sprouse will speak on The Boy and the Pictures of Boy Scout activity will be shown and Rev. W. A. Weburch will lead the meeting. Public is invited.
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