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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
Ed. Note surveys prosperous smaller towns in Athens territory. The region sees prosperity driven by diversified farming and rising small industries, reflected in the strong growth of many communities.
A Henry F. Saxon report from High Shoals Walton County recounts the town’s cotton mill’s rise from a 1847 overshot-wheel operation by E S Hopping to a four story plant employing over 1400 with 120000 capital and 1200 shares. Notable stockholders include ex Governor Henry D McDaniel and J W Hinton who became mill president in 1896. The piece honors Hopping’s unmarked grave near the mill site and notes Hinton’s long influence on town life.
Congress adjourned for thirty days after a pitched battle over the anti beer measure. Prohibition foe withdrew as the Senate and House pushed recess. A separate grain trading regulation bill was sent to the president with Capper Tinder features included for agricultural exports and railroad security funding. The war finance plan authorized bonds for the war Finance Corporation to back farm exports and rail investments.
Grand Function Col Engineer Douglas Armstrong was killed and twenty five passengers were injured when a Denver Rio Grande westbound passenger train wrecked thirteen miles east of here on Wednesday according to received word.
A blaze at the Jefferson Distilling plant across the river from New Orleans destroyed 26 000 gallons of pure grain alcohol. Lightning struck Wednesday night, starting the fire which experts say cannot be extinguished within 24 hours.
A heartfelt farewell to Dr Isham Hamilton Goss, longtime physician and friend. The tribute honors thirty years of service, gentle care, and selfless devotion, noting the promise of reunion in the morning light and rest for the generous spirit.
Promoters propose a regional company in Athens to build grain elevators, cold storage, a sweet potato curing plant and related facilities to provide a unified cash market for crops beyond cotton. They expect Athens to become the trade hub for a 60 mile radius, attracting jobbers and commission men. The plan cites lack of marketing facilities as the main barrier to diversification and outlines needed standards and connection with big markets.
The United States and Germany peace treaty was not signed Wednesday as planned. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviewed the new treaty, which reaffirms Versailles terms and parts, but the document remains unsigned pending Berlin word. Commissioner Dressel reported a minor technical issue. Washington will consult on the point.
Oeil Hawkes, 21, was shot in the head by a Monroe policeman late Wednesday night while riding with four Athens youths. The driver refused to stop as the officer fired to halt the vehicle, and Hawkes entered brain through the head. Physicians in Monroe reported slim hopes for recovery. An other passenger drove the car.
Dr Isham Hamilton Goss, a leading Athens physician for over thirty years, died Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital after a period of illness. Born April 28, 1853 in Banks County, Georgia, he trained at Hebron Academy and the University of Louisville, then practiced in Ft Lamar before further study in New York. He returned to Athens in 1890 and held high positions in medical organizations across the South. His death marks the loss of a revered clinician and community figure.
A lone American escaped injury as a massive airship burst into flames and exploded while seeking a landing after being held aloft overnight by adverse weather.
Seventeen American and twenty seven British navy personnel died when the ZR 2 airship broke apart over Hull England on Wednesday. Witnesses describe a midair buckle and plunge into the Humber followed by explosions and shattered windows. Only five of forty nine aboard survived, including Quartermaster Norman O Walker. The disaster prompted inquiries and sympathy messages from Navy Secretary Denby.
The ZR-2 airship at Lakehurst NJ demanded a large team of mechanics clerks and navigators for constant on ground and in sight supervision. Daily lift and trimming were calculated from ballast and location on charts to ensure even weight distribution and detect leaks. Regular hull inspections tackled breakage tears in fabric and gas loss with weekly gas bag purity tests and wire tension checks. Preparing for flight required determining crew size and ship length for operations.
James Dowse Bradwell of Liberty County Georgia known as Judge Bradwell of the city court lives in Athens since 1916 with prior residence in 1993 to 1901 while his father led the Normal School. He holds A B and M P H degrees, is a Phi Delta Theta member, a Cloverdale Club figure, a noted attorney and loan man. His Athens ties include lending foreign capital, farming knowledge, and local recollections with a fondness for trout fishing and Costa's chocolate milk. He resides at the Southern Mutual Building with a birthday in December.
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