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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

5

Cotton market steady with midlanding 25 at close

In New Orleans and New York the open steadiness in cotton persisted with lower foreign exchange and Lausanne reports. Prices fluctuated through morning trading. January hovered around 25.88 cents and March near 26.14 to 26.10 with midday firmer tones. Liverpool futures closed barely steady as good middling stood near 14.94 pence.

New York Liverpool Lausanne New Orleans Due

Turpentine and Rosin Market Summary in Savannah

In Savannah, turpentine quiet at 1.90 with sales 190, receipts 681, shipments 260, stock 11,614. Rosin firm with sales 532, receipts 4,060, shipments 5,066, stock 109,351. Prices listed include BD EF G.H I 470 at 4.80, K at 4.90, Mo at 5.20 to 5.30, N 5.70, WG 5.00, WW 6.60.

Savannah

Hand Ruling On Licitor Attached WASHINGTON Brief Attacks Judge Hand Decision

Washington foreign lines contest Federal Judge Hand ruling that foreign vessels cannot bring intoxicants into U S waters. In a Supreme Court brief Tuesday former Attorney General George Wickersham argues the decision conflicts with customary international law and current statutes. The filing seeks to overturn the ruling as unwarranted by existing law.

Washington Hand New York United States Supreme Court Gener George Wickersham

Ill Athens visitors list includes Numerous named individuals

A bulletin lists several visitors and illness cases in Athens on Tuesday. Names include T. B. Graham Jr Atlanta W W Welsh Birmingham J Bryan Gainesville J B Knox Augusta Low Shouse Atlanta C J Konecke New York City H Kaufman Atlanta R F Kolb Columbus J W Browden Atlanta J C Cannon Charlotte A L Hicks Washington Ot W G Mealor Gainesville RB Robinson London Tenn H P Jake Atlanta H J Padgett J W Potts Jr Winder C C Lee Atlanta H L Brent Atlanta M Joy Atlanta B G Wallly Atlanta W A Robbie Gainesville George O Bruner Atlanta Walker Bradford Atlanta J T Ivey Thomson Ga.

Athens T. B. Graham, Jr Atlanta W. W. Welsh Birmingbette Bryan Gainesville Ij. B. Knox Augusta Low. Shouse C. J. Konecke New York City H. Kaufman Robert F. Kolb Columbus J. W. Browden J. C. Cannon Charlotte A. L. Hicks Washington, D W. G. Mealor Robinson London, Tenn H. P. Jake H. J. Padgett W. C. Potts, Jr Winder C. C. Lee H. L. Brent M. Joy B. G. Wallly W. A. Robotte George O. Bruner Walker Bradford J. T. Ivey Thomson

Market declines spread as Morgan aids Germany loan stance

Wall Street opened Tuesday with speculators selling rails, oil and steel shares while fractionals marked early losses. Pacific, Chicago and North Western, St. Louis Southwestern, and Great Northern preferred slid on reduced dividends, while California Petroleum and Pan American fell sharply. stronger spot moves occurred in Pond Creek Coal and International Paper as broader mood shifted after Morgan statement.

Wall Street New York Great Northern Western Railroad Tafou Pacific Chicago and Northwestern St. Louis Southwestern California Petroleum Standard Oil of California Pan American American Crucible Sindebaker Fisher Body Kayser Pond Creek Coal Kelsey Wheel International Paper J. P. Morgan and Company Germany National Cluett Peabody American Car Westinghouse Electric Pierce Arrow Delaware and Hudson Central Leather American Smelting International Harvester Sears Roebuck and Marine Pfd General Electric Company

Drugs Seized on French Ship Fen Church in Brooklyn

New York customs officials seized $100,000 worth of Prura drugs secreted in barrels of fish aboard the French steamship Fen Church at Brooklyn piers. The vessel arrived in December from Madrid, Spain, and discovery followed when a motor truck toppled a barrel during handling.

New York Fen Church F Brooklyn Madrid Spain

Theatre Owners Go Bankrupt in Iwo City Petition

Three creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against theatrical producer Max Spiel in Iwo City. The filing names no assets in the petition and signals insolvency tied to a $1,000,000 claim.

Iwo Liahill Ues Max Spiel Th S City

Accuse Him of Refusing Aid After Ship Collision

Captain Karl Rohberg of the Svea filed a complaint with the Federal Steamboat Inspectors in San Francisco alleging the Newport sailed away during a collision near Port San Luis. The Svea capsized, a large hole torn in the Newport, and the Svea crew escaped. Captain MacKinnon contends the Newport endangered passengers and forced the Svea crew to safety.

San Francisco Cal George Mackizon New Port Svea Port San Luis Karl Rohberg Newport MacKinnon

Two Bills Given Final Approval

Washington congress approved two annual appropriation bills on Tuesday. One funds the Treasury Department and a supply measure, the other carries allotments for commerce and labor departments. They were sent to the White House for signature.

Washington Treasury Department White House

Einstein Theory May Be Disproved By His Own Experiment

Cleveland reports that Albert Einstein’s relativity proof via the Michelson Morley experiment faces challenge as Professor Dayton C. Miller repeats tests at the School of Applied Science. Miller’s Mt Wilson results contradict earlier findings, sparking debate on ether drift and relativity.

Cleveland Albert Einstein Einstein School of Applied Science Dayton C. Miller Miller Mt. Wilson Cal Hinstein McGregor’s

Pilsudski May Seek Polish Presidency After Narutowicz Assassination

Paris dispatches report rising belief Marshal Pilsudski will run for Poland’s presidency in the Narutowicz vacancy. He aided nationalist calm after the murder and may now command a majority. Warsaw notes government arrests of nationalists and tightened security, with mourning and crepe armbands.

Paris Associated Press Marshal Pilsudski Ief Poland Narutowicz National Assembly Narutowiczcs Sime Warsaw Associated,Press

Rail Road Schedule Highlights for Seaboard and Georgia Lines

Northeast Georgia riders learn daily and Sunday rail times for Seaboard Airline, Georgia, Central of Georgia, Gainesville Midland, and Southern routes. Departures and arrivals listed for Atlanta, Athens, Lula, Macon, Augusta, and Union Point with note on schedules and station info.

Georgia Railroad Ar Union D Union Point Augusta Atlanta Gainesville-Midland Railway Gainesville

Franklin Auto Supply Special Sale Text

Free tube with each cord tire purchased at our special sale now going on at Franklint Auto Supply Station. Located at 147 College Ave Athens Ga phone 757-.

Franklint Auto Supply Station College Ave Athens, Ga

Church Call Rejected By Mobile Minister

Rev. Wade H. Mobile of Columbia South Carolina, reportedly called by Central Presbyterian Church of Mobile, will not accept the call here due to ongoing special work in Columbia. The decision reflects his current commitments and official word received locally.

Mobile Alan Wade H., Boggs Columbia S. C Central Presbyterian Church of Morlday

Sidman and Havara Featured in Gentlemen’s Smoking Saloon

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Sidman and Havara with references to a Henson Bros distribution. The text is incomplete and uncertain, but signals a possible feature or listing related to tobacco products and shop distributors.

Sidman Henson Bros Bright

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