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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
Mary Gantt writes on a county visit to Oconee highlighting local public sales, prices for corn fodder and livestock, and social notes. She defends Oconee’s reputation, discusses lynching fears, law enforcement, and a later column promising her visit to Bob Branch’s farm and New York tobacco shop news.
Washington reports a four power Pacific treaty would replace the Anglo Japanese alliance with joint consultation on Pacific island matters. United States Great Britain Japan and France would not form an alliance or entente but apply a cooling off framework to disputes, including possible provisions on Hawaii and Yap. Official confirmation stressed the agreement would cover Pacific islands only and exclude China fortifications and other Asia mainland issues.
Dr. Julio Bianchi the Guatemalan minister to the United States said the overthrow of President Herrero's government in Guatemala is a revolt against the Republic of Central America's unity. He noted steps are being taken by the republic to suppress the revolt and release Herrero and his cabinet.
Representatives of the Athens district Met on Tuesday at Winterville for the annual missionary institute with all pastors present The day featured a basket dinner and remarks on revivals church finances and missions A set of resolutions urged revival power lay activity and organized programs across churches including Young People Epworth League and Women’s Missionary societies with plans for a district survey and sustained outreach.
The American boat Mabel from Los Angeles was captured five miles off the Mexican coast by a Mexican patrol vessel and the Olga D. The crew of eight was detained and the ship released only after payment. The seized cargo was reportedly ice fish valued at $3,000. The Mabel has not been released and no further word has come from her crew.
Fragmentary OCR text references Sparta and Venice with unclear names and numbers. no coherent event or outcome clearly available for a factual summary. The readable fragments mention trial and exhaustion but lack verifiable details to identify persons, places, or dates.
Cuban business interests pressed for a $60,000,000 exterior loan to stabilize the economy amid the financial crisis. Officials say negotiations hinge on tariff and tax reforms by legislative committees and pending budget and tariff reductions. Daily conferences among administration and business leaders aim to secure a program Congress will approve after budget cuts.
Dr Adolph Lorenz an Austrian surgeon announced in New York that he will discontinue further free clinics for cripples and return to Vienna as soon as possible. He said he might reconsider, while Health Commissioner Copeland urged him to stay, praising his work and urging reconciliation between American and Austrian medical professionals. Lorenz thanked the American people for their help to the Vienna children.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi condemned the Republican party and President Harding in a Senate speech. He said Harding promotes policies and party actions the senator once denounced as a senator. Harrison assailed Republican leaders for shifting positions and urged disavowal of the bloc organization. He criticized Secretary Melton for backing Harding’s tax relief ideas in the annual report.
At the request of college representatives the U S Department of Agriculture completed the second annual tuberculin test of the dairy and beef herds at Georgia State College of Agriculture finding no evidence of tuberculosis in more than a hundred cattle. Since the herd was established fourteen years ago no animal was admitted before passing tuberculin tests and after ninety days. the herd has ranged from 115 to 135 head and has remained disease free. Accredited Herds program now certifies freedom after two annual or three semi annual tests.
Mexico City reports that the First Inter national Labor Congress with radical tendencies will convene May 1. Rafael Quintero, the diplomatic representative, confirms the announcement and is in Mexico City arranging the event.
Labor officials report fewer jobless than at any point in 14 years with vacancies in mining, building trades, and chemical industries outpacing unemployed workers. As of October 1, total unemployed stood at 182,407 amid a weak mark and uncertain economic outlook in several regions.
National Guard company headed for Dyersburg after reports of a mob forming near five suspects held over a shooting death of stock raiser Burkett. Governor Taylor ordered troops, tense situation expected to unfold Thursday morning.
In Chicago and five Midwestern cities authorities issued or enforced restraint orders to bar picketing near packing plants. In Omaha clashes injured around 20 people including one woman as strike sympathizers confronted workers. guards were deployed to restore order. National Guardsmen later scattered pickets around St. Paul packing plants.
In Washington on Wednesday Texas lawyers argued before the Supreme Court in the second of the event fate cases challenging sections of the transportation act that establish the Railroad Labor Board. The defense contends the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks authority over certain labor board powers and seeks a ruling clarifying the act’s reach.
National Farmers' Union meeting decides agriculture moves under Interior Department jurisdiction. A committee is appointed to lobby Congress and coordinate action among members, signaling organized opposition and planned outreach to lawmakers.
Reports describe continued unrest in Lisbon weeks after October revolt that toppled Premier Granjo. Posters urged uprising against leaders blamed for famine and demanded resignation, while revolutionaries accused merchants and capitalists. Foreign warships remained in harbor as turmoil persisted.
The former Duke of Brunswick files suit in Germany seeking claim to a family estate. The action centers on entitlements after his departure from the ducal role and disputes over inherited assets. Local authorities confirm legal proceedings began this month in Brunswick.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch, Allied commander, will visit Athens with a special train. A morning program includes welcomes by Professor Lustrat and Mayor Erwin, with Georgia band playing and a reception in Athens station. City and university officials organize the event with the Chamber of Commerce coordinating the Georgia delegation.
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