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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
5
Charles W. Morse begins voyage from France to New York arriving Monday. Reports indicate a focus on shipbuilding interests and related economic activity. Investigations highlight reinforcement of industrial ties as maritime ventures resume.
The annual report of Brigadier General Jesse Mcl. Carter, retired, details the National Guard buildup for the coming fiscal year. It notes 113,680 men in 331 unorganized units as of June 20 and forecasts 160,000 total by year end, unless funding increases are approved. It warns that current pay rules could trigger a deficiency unless new units are formally recognized, risking delays and friction in expanding the second line of defense. Appendices include corps-area progress reports from Boston, Governors Island, Fort Howard, Fort Sherman, and other posts, with assurances of rapid unit presentation in the First corps area and anticipated organization of remaining 28th division units across several states.
The United States and Britain press ahead with the naval arms talks to settle the 5-6-2 ratio as Japan hints it will swap the Mutsu for an old battleship. Washington reports say Japan seeks a substitute while the allies, though resistant, may concede on adjusted terms to maintain the ratio and a ten year holiday.
Mrs. Chas. Raizen seven hours after surrendering to police appeared at Brooklyn court for arraignment on homicide charges for shooting Dr. Glickstein in his office. She claimed decades of coercive control by the physician and said memories ruined her life, leading to the fatal act during a failed marriage plan. Her lawyers argued mental unbalance as a defense.
Portland moves toward a 1925 world’s fair with a $2,000,000 three year tax plan and a proposed $3,000,000 state tax, plus $1,000,000 public subscription. Committees study sites as voters and citizens weigh locations for The Atlantic-Pacific Highways and Electrical Exposition marking highway and electric milestones.
At a Tuesday evening meeting the Athens American Legion re elected all current officers for another term. John R Northcutt W W Chandler Frank A Holden Howard Abner John Henry sergeant at arms J T Dub Berry vocational and insurance agent led the program noting the post is in good shape and a bright year ahead for the Athens organization.
At a regular meeting of the city bond commission Tuesday evening in City Hall a number of maturing bonds amounting to $19,610 were cancelled. The coupons were stamped with red ink and the procedure took more than two hours. President Charles M. Snelling led the commission in the work.
Charles W. Morse a New York shipbuilder connected with ship ping board dealings faced arraignment before United States Commissioner Isaac KR Hitt on a warrant accusing conspiracy to defraud the United States He pleaded not guilty waived a hearing and posted 59000 bail for grand jury appearance in Washington commissions office was served by Deputy Marshal Fields
Washington report says Legion leaders met President Harding to discuss the organization’s bonus proposals and other legislative matters, but officials described no discussion as having occurred.
New York reports that 33 192 baseballs were used in the National League last season. President Heydler noted at the league meeting that with 156 scheduled contests, clubs used roughly 215 balls daily across the circuit.
The city schools of Athens will close Friday December 15 for Christmas holidays. Superintendent G Beares announced the date, with schools remaining closed for the holidays and the term ending upon completion of activities.
The Christmas pageant features the Madonna angels Wise Men shepherds and spirits of Christianity with Christian ambassadors and volunteers in native costumes. Presented next Sunday night under Mrs R Le Porter direction. Also notes Bob McMillan Centenary coach to marry in Fort Worth on New Year’s Day and plan to settle in Shreveport. Colleges chased his services with multiple offers, including a $36 000 five year bid from Dallas.
The former German crown prince, living at Weingarten since November 1918, is now planning to return to Germany and intends to request permission to go back. The move follows years in exile at Doorn Netherlands and reflects shifting postwar dynamics.
The article fragment mentions Frederick William planning life with his wife and child on an estate at Octs in Prussia. It references Pinigilon of the Dutch and hints at a future move or residence. Readable context is very limited, with many garbled words.
Jacksonville Fla A notable scientist dies in Florida. Vogt discoverer of the Florida severese the phate deposit at eliton in May 1889 while sinking a well and later sold his small piece of property for 200000. After Furman university and Kentucky Military Institute education he served in the Confederate army and later went to Mexico where he surveyed railroad routes before returning to the United States.
The chief of the gangliest corps of the Pacific railway was chosen to oversee the eastern route to Los Angeles. Mr. Vort will be buried at Ocala, where he had made his home for many years.
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