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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
1
This staff written piece highlights many smaller towns in the territory prospering through unified farming and the rise of small industries. It notes indicia of growth in these towns driven by cohesive agriculture and local enterprise.
In New York the Interborough Rapid Transit receivership fight escalates as a federal suit seeks control. Mayor Hyland promotes municipal operation with a five cent fare, a policy his campaign may ride to re election while opponents align on the same issue.
Henry F. Saxon profiles Elberton officials and prominent citizens. J. Haley age 20 is praised for fearless finance. Judge Edwards is 23 and respected. Raymond Stapleton is noted for gentlemanly conduct. County officials like the tax collector, clerk of court, and banker leaders are named amid Elberton’s growing municipal facilities and hotels.
Washington Georgia records three fires over 48 hours. Strother Lumber Company boiler room fire caused about 150 dollars loss. A barn near Harry K Brooks burned with crop loss and 1500 dollars estimated damage. A Monday fire destroyed more of Allen’s house furnishings and Reynolds’s loan was about 2500 dollars insured.
The government granted freedom of grain trade following pressure from a republican commission. In return the allied military committee allowed Bulgaria to recruit a limited number of two year volunteers, easing the army shortfall under the treaty rule for 12 year enlistments.
Vienna reports describe Hungarian resistance during the occupation of Burgenland, a border strip in West Hungary. Irregular troops are blamed and casualties appear to be under twenty. Rumors say Yugoslavs may reoccupy Baranya if Burgenland is not evacuated promptly.
Washington report summarizes Secretary of Labor Davis on housing in 1920. Across 196 cities with 34.6 million people, 1.204 billion dollars were spent on construction including 68,637 single family homes and 68 5 402 two family houses and 1 496 apartments. The marriages totaled 362 785 with only about half of newlywed couples securing homes.
Col. Franciso Reygardan reports from Juarez that Francisco Villa has not fled his Durango ranch despite a raid by rebel followers. He remains on the Durango ranch, according to Obregon staff.
After a cabinet meeting in Berlin President Ebert issued a decree banning gatherings and publications likely to fuel sedition. The government vowed to suppress uprisings with iron hand and unrelenting severity to defend public order.
While residents battled a lumber yard blaze of incendiary origin in Plains Montana two unmasked men robbed the First National Bank of Plains of 14000 in currency and Liberty Bonds. A telephone message reported the bold break in with the fire still burning nearby.
Boston psychologist Miss Alfretta Hallem argues women should avoid competing with men. She says a woman’s mission differs and that in business there are domains where female insight is essential, urging women to seek roles suited to their talents rather than rivalry with men.
Idaho Senator Borah urged Asbury Park listeners to demand navy and army reductions at the coming conference. He warned the talks could fail without strong public demand and cautioned against those who would betray the peace effort.
Paris reports that the French government must permit a limited import of whiskey and gin to meet tourist demands. Imports had been banned since the war, raising cocktail prices as gin and whiskey shortages persisted. Hotels restaurants and cafes frequented by foreigners will receive permits to import enough spirituous liquor to satisfy foreign clients.
Reports from 760 Cobb Street say John W. Jarrell Sr. remains in critical condition and has grown weaker over three weeks. Family and friends await a change for the better as doctors hold little hope for his recovery.
A damage suit for 120 million dollars was filed in federal district court in Chicago by Louis Osborn Persons and wife of Omaha Nebraska against Chicago packing concerns. The complaint accuses a conspiracy to form a trust including John D Rockefeller Sr and Jr and several national banks. It cites the embalmed beef scandal of the Spanish American war era and claims the suit seeks to stifle competition and promote inferior food like pork and beans and biscuits.
L. T. Wilcox of Union Pacific testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that reductions in grain and hay freight rates, despite grain men’s claims, have not increased movement. He noted that rate cuts on lumber and hay yielded no rise in shipments.
The League of Nations council accepted the task of determining Upper Silesia's disposition. Viscount Jedi presided, with roles assigned to Brians and Eianttae Deca.
The census bureau reports Georgia farms in 1920 show growth in autos, trucks, and rural services. Georgia totals include 49 841 automobiles, 3 145 motor trucks, 2 252 tractors, 31 231 rural telephones, 4 890 farms with piped water, and 4 554 rural homes with electric or gas lights, with Georgia ranking among southern and national figures.
The state department plans a conference division including bureau chiefs and specialists on far eastern and other topics. Secretary Hughes and Secretary Fletcher will oversee the effort as discussions on armament gains momentum.
Four additional bodies were recovered from the ZR-2 wreckage on Monday. The deceased include Air Commodore Maitland of the British Flying Force, Superintendent Campbell of the Royal Air Works, C. W. Duffield of the Nations Physical Laboratory, and Charles Aller, an American rigger.
Relatives of William, claimed as the tallest man in the state at eight feet eight inches, refused to pay for a special coffin after his death in Watertown.
Secretary Weeks said federal troops will not be dispatched to West Virginia coalfield trouble without a new state request after a White House meeting with President Harding. Brigadier General Sandholtz blamed weak state action for insurgent growth and Governor Morgan said the state can handle the situation now. Casualty reports vary as officers and deputies monitor mountain bridges near the Logan and Boone county border. Indictments allege murder in the Mine Workers dispute as union leaders Keatey, Mooney, and Robb face charges. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers offered to help Governor Morgan prevent civil war and enforce law.
Federal postoffice inspectors investigate two north Georgia robberies at Canton and Carlton following earlier heists in Cobb County. Authorities believe an organized group is active, with safes blown and loot of cash and stamps worth several thousand dollars.
Washington report notes the US and Hungary signed the armistice with Austria, declaring war ended with Austria and Germany. treaty set for late Monday clearance from quateries.
Greensboro Public Schools will open Monday September 5 with Prof. C. C. Willis beginning his fourth year as superintendent. The district boasts high accreditation and graduates eligible for southern colleges without entrance exams. Prof. White serves a third year as principal of the school.
Winder Georgia voters rejected a $60,000 bond issue to finish Barrow county courthouse by a narrow margin. Judge Parker expects another election soon and is confident the public will support the measure when turnout rises.
Tate Wright, clerk and attorney for the Clarke County board, favored Athens bar member and University of Georgia graduate, returns to an eighty acre farm on Princeton Road. He is a Methodist, Mason, and active in local clubs, historian of Clarke County's WWI effort, and has focused on roads and bridges since joining the county board. His courthouse address is listed.
In Saliette Georgia a drainage effort completed reclaiming thousands of acres of fertile bottom land in Henry and Jasper counties. The work will enable cultivation this season and is part of broader reclamation plans extending toward Cobb and Monroe counties with expected future cultivation. Mace Morris led Henry county efforts and will extend dredge operations to Cobb and surrounding areas.
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