14 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
Georgians have played an important part in up building of nation, Rutherford declares at Rotary Club. The speaker extols Georgia's contributions during the Wednesday engagement.
Secretary of the snymerce escorted a party including Mr. Weir and Mrs. Kuyke Otley from Cleveland through Athens. They praised the city’s roads, rural beauty, and future prospects while exploring farming, cattle, Bermuda grass, dairy potential, and local industries. Weir plans a return visit in March to study crops and dairy opportunities, noting Athens as most impressive in their Southern tour.
The American Red Cross convened its annual meeting with officials gathered to address the large problems facing the organization. President Coolidge was expected to speak to attendees at the session.
The weekly Athens Rotary meeting featured Miss Millie Rutherford as honor guest delivering a vivid talk on Georgia. She praised the state’s history and urged teaching Georgia history in all schools under Georgia Day on February 11.
Washington report says the annual naval bill urges President Harding to push broader limits. It seeks negotiations with Great Britain France Italy and Japan to curb future construction of all surface and submarine ships under 10,000 tons and all army and navy aircraft.
Launched at the Near East conference Turkey rejects any special minority home. Ismet Pasha argues such a plan would dismember Turkey and infringe sovereignty. Angora delegates oppose international rules on minorities and insist Turkey control border affairs.
A Turkish official asserts Armenians and Greeks in Constantinople would be safe if they avoid politics and accept Turkish sovereignty. He says Greeks born in the city may remain as Turkish subjects, notes that only about 50 000 of Constantinople’s 400 000 Greeks retain Greek citizenship, and urges an Allied understanding to reassure fearful populations with future guarantees.
Ambassador Child delivers remarks on minority concerns asserting that U S representatives seek proven progress and cooperation, framing the decades old debate within a call for inclusive policy and civil rights progress. The address emphasizes unity and pledged support for reform measures in Congress.
Parents urged to buy Tuberculosis Christmas Seals from their children or contribute a penny's worth to support the cause. The drive emphasizes educational value and shows the Double-Barred Cross as a symbol of the crusaders against the white plague.
President Julian S. Goethius calls a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in the Hinton Securities building at four o'clock Thursday afternoon. The agenda includes reviewing the year's work, emphasizing farmers and the Athens district, and drafting a comprehensive plan for agriculture to be submitted soon. New officers for the coming year will be elected as the organization pursues new industries and increased tourist travel.
The Southeastern Express Company announced a seven percent annual dividend payable from January 1 1923. The board declared a semiannual three and a half percent dividend on the outstanding capital stock for the period July 1 to December 1 1922. Stockholders of record December 22 1922 will receive the payment in January 1923.
Richmond police pursue theories after the shooting death of Thelma Richardson a stenographer formerly of Atlanta at Thomas Pollard's home. Authorities say no motive established and the exact manner of the fatal shot is unclear. Richardson’s body will be sent to Atlanta for burial with her brother accompanying.
Hearings resume Wednesday on the nomination of Pierres Butler, St. Paul attorney, to the supreme court. A Senate judiciary subcommittee will hear Jon A. Burton testify as a potential supporter of Butler.
New York Herald Square will gain a twenty story structure on the site of the old Herald building. The landmark, once home to the New York Herald and built by James Gordon Bennett, is now owned by Frank A. Munzey. Groundbreaking is set for next spring. Land value estimated at 2.5 million dollars and the project cost around 1.4 million.
Junction City Kans reports no trace found of five year old Marvin Koopke son of Mr and Mrs George Koopke despite lantern lit search efforts through Tuesday night. The disappearance occurred late yesterday as authorities and volunteers conducted a wide area search around local streets and landmarks.
Premier Poincare indicated France will seek a free hand to secure German debt without revealing specific securities. He warned against threats without action and said any measure would avoid conscripting soldiers before January 6. The London talks yielded Britain’s more cooperative stance on inter allied debts and reparations.
Washington reports a proposed consolidation of the war and navy departments into a single national defense department. A Cabinet member would oversee both army and navy functions with assistants. Walter F. Brown, head of the commission on government reorganization, has urged the plan as the president weighs recommendations and aims to act within eight weeks.
Barrow county residents plan a Friday morning meeting at the courthouse to endorse a resolution condemning night riding by masked groups. The event follows a prior vote on the measure and mentions a demonstrative Ku Klux Klan display and calls for stronger laws to curb such acts in Winder and surrounding areas.
Twenty six are wounded as a boiler explodes at the Central Azucarera plant in Cespedes Camaguey. Nineteen dead and many injured believed buried under debris. Most victims are Spaniards. The plant, valued at four million dollars, is operated for a US company through a Cuban sugar concern. Officials from Havana expected to arrive to assess the disaster and losses.
Eight applicants were accepted in Georgia during the past week and sent to Fort Benning and San Antonio for enlistment. Names include L Malone Madison and J F Beard Atkins among others. most branches still open with needs for 29 men in Hawaii, 200 in Texas, 209 in Georgia. Enlistment is for three years for men 18 to 35, single with no dependents, weight 120 to 211 pounds. For info contact Army Recruiting Officer at 292 Shackelford Building, Athens, Georgia.
A fragmentary note shows ENT. BURNS men answering a call near Milledge to a blaze. R. Dobbs and Ace Somers are named in the indistinct OCR trail, indicating a local fire response with personnel involved.
Weather reports indicate colder conditions after a cold wave hit the north and extended to the Atlantic coast. Forecasters warn of continued chilly weather as sections experience brief relief then another wave.
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