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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
1
An oral reminiscence recounts Madison County history with Tom Bailey detailing indigenous presence, settlement, and economy. It notes deer and turkey abundance, sheep farming, early industries like wool and shingles, scarce churches, and a shift toward civility and trade as settlers expanded.
London reports that both houses of parliament ratified the treaty by strong majorities. The Commons recessed to await Dail Eireann action while Dublin announced Dail Eireann would vote on ratification Monday morning. Eamon De Valera and Arthur Griffith signed the notice.
Report from North Carolina describes the destruction of 40 stills during an excavation operation. Authorities attribute the losses to a negligent operator and blame the homeowner for lack of awareness of the illicit activity. The incident highlights risks in illegal dig sites and enforcement concerns.
Reports describe an eruption in the Andes affecting Morno Union and San Pablo Chile with rocks raining on homes. In Bari Soche Argentina ash clouds darken the sky and rocks fall intermittently while grazing lands north of Lake Nahuel Huapi are covered by up to six inches of ash threatening livestock. Additional eruptions are feared.
fragments describe a historic site known as Nowhere or Broad at a crossroads of a National Highway and another road. mentions courts once held under shade near a frame home, attracting young lawyers and notable figures who practiced before magistrates.
Six crew members aboard the U S destroyer Graham were injured in a collision with the Panama of New Jersey. The Panama’s bow cut into the Graham’s starboard side and tugs were awaited to separate the vessels as witnesses watched.
Senator Reed of Missouri assails the Pacific four power treaty as yielding to Japan and criticizes Senator Lodge for omitting key island facts. He warns of Japanese guns near the United States and says the pact grants Japan control of China’s coast, while other senators press league submission questions. Influenza cases rise at Coblenz as American soldiers recover.
Fragmentary item notes Polish policemen involved in an alleged bomb incident. It references a New York City address where the bomb was manufactured and suggests the device intended for a person named J. P. Romain but exploded prematurely.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Ku Klux Klan hall event with references to a cobbler, a dance, and an incident including gunfire. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a disturbance at a KKK hall with no full names or locations provided.
Report states lepers on Hawaii parole from treatment after saliment checked and chaulmoogre protocol by Dr A L Dean. board of health grants parole on medical committee praise. Patients to report for periodic examinations to prevent recurrence of the disease and maintain records.
Premier and Foreign Minister tell parliamentary committee Italy seeks safeguards before renewing ties with the Soviet government. Conditions reportedly include protection of Italian interests and economic considerations as a prerequisite to any normalization of relations.
Representative Arthur J. Rouse of Kentucky chosen to chair the Democrat Congressional Committee, succeeding the late Henry D. Flood of Virginia. Rouse represents the sixth Kentucky district and is serving his sixth term in Congress.
Reports claim two royal betrothals may soon be public the Prince of Wales with Rachel Cavendish and Princess Mary with Count Lascelles. Both matches reportedly reflect love marriages with wealthy families outside the main royal line.
The Banner charity reports contributions surpassing 400 dollars with hopes of reaching 1,000 by Christmas Day. Readers are urged to donate at the Commercial Bank or the Banner-Herald office. Several names and amounts from yesterday’s list are recorded, including Mrs. K. F. Hoke and Mr. Hugh Gordon Jr, among others.
Fragmented text reports stalled efforts to cut naval armaments amid Far Eastern talks. The fragment mentions Chinese and German involvement and a price or payment detail, but the exact terms and outcomes remain unclear.
Washington officials discussed possible U S recognition of a new Guatemalan government amid talks on extending policy to de facto regimes in North South and Central America The United States did not state whether it would act to recognize the movement or new regime.
Frankly, the Eastlake murder case against Roger Eastlake and Sarah Knox moved to late Friday as witnesses for the prosecution argued the time of the killing of Margaret Eastlake. Neighbors testified about sounds and the discovery of a garment and toy box while defense planned to challenge the timeline and motive.
An irregular notice reports Athens Savings Bank will pay a dividend of a stated percent on December 30. The item mentions a quarterly distribution and references a hotel robbery at Hartwell with a robbed cash drawer and fingerprint considerations.
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