16 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
1
Larry Gantt’s daily column presents the author’s own views rather than those of his publication. The piece notes that opinions belong to Gantt and not necessarily to the Banner and Heralds.
Local readers report farmers in upper Georgia weigh crop changes as boll weevil pressure and price swings push shifts from cotton to food crops. Column argues Holloman letters mislead, urging careful balance, warning against overreliance on cotton and urging diversification to avoid ruin.
The Wednesday session of the Methodist convention drew large attendance with a full program. Addresses covered race relations and the world program of the church. Dr. Hounshell urged prayer, readiness, and sacrifice while outlining overseas efforts and hospital plans.
Washington announcement says H. or Nesbit, president of Pittsburgh, was named finance chairman of the National Democratic Committee. Chairman Hull called the move the first step in a thorough financial reorganization of the national committees.
A Wednesday Dollar Day in The Herald and Banner drew strong merchant response despite rain and cold. M. M. Levy of Levy’s Toggery & Boys Shop praises the advertising power, noting large returns from the Dollar Day section and the ongoing value of the combined papers for exclusive bargains.
Dr John Whitridge Williams dean of Johns Hopkins Hospital will address a joint meeting of the University Scientific Society and the Clarke Medical Association in the Peabody School of Education lecture hall at eight. Williams is a world renowned physician and scientist with multiple degrees and honors including LL D from Pittsburgh.
Revered De forme, a Catholic priest in Montreal, is charged with the murder of his half brother after a violent incident on Wednesday night. Police say an early trial is planned.
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis will take no action until it decides Alexander Howat’s status as former Kansas district president. Howat urged reinstatement, President Lewis urged settling through normal channels claiming his life was threatened. The session adjourned after a roll call found the credentials committee report incomplete.
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce launches a broad dairying program to sustain Geeslin's Creamery, inviting farmers to invest time and effort in dairy cattle care and stock purchases. Local business leaders expect strong cooperative effort and significant investment to support large-scale dairy production.
General Jacinto B. Trevino former Secretary of Commerce and Industry was freed on $10,000 bond after arrest on charges tied to the murder of General Jose Alessio Robles.
Across numerous dispatches the term acing is referenced and appears within Wednesday newspaper pages. The brief notes suggest recurring coverage of a topic labeled acing, without clear context or outcomes.
Dr. W Russell Bowie of Richmond Va will give two more lectures before ending his series before University students and the Athena public. He speaks Thursday at seven and Friday morning at eleven in the University chapel concluding a well attended week. Bowie's roles include rector of St Pauls Church editor of the Southern Churchman and author of several books. He is praised as a forceful and engaging speaker and the public is invited to attend.
The Federal Trade Commission reported to Congress that lumber manufacturers of Idaho Montana and Oregon formed the Western Pine Association to coordinate price increases. The 1915 to 1930 active period saw concerted actions to raise or sustain prices, with production adjusted to support higher price levels during downturns.
Washington reports Fortisan opposition from Republican leaders for a public works bill to aid unemployment by government jobs during slack periods. The fate of the measure lingered as it was moved to Thursday amid doubts.
Basil L Cobb died Wednesday afternoon at 2 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was 67, born in Athens, son of Major and Mrs Lamar Cobb. He attended University of Georgia, affiliated with Phi Delta Theta, worked with the Georgian Hotel company, and was active in civic groups. Funeral at 4 p.m. at Seedlie? church with Walter Han as pastor. interment in Oconee Cemetery. He is survived by a sister and two brothers.
E A Schiller, head of Loew theatrical interests in the United States, visits Athens as guest of T T Joel of the Palace theatre. He has won a New York promotion to consolidate Loew offices and oversee nationwide theatres, with strong ties to his southern and Pacific coast successes.
In Atlanta, February 15, the Tech Yellow Jacket five edged Trinity 17 to 16 in a thriller. Trinity failed to score until the final moments when Eckford hit two field goals. Simpson starred for Trinity.
Mrs Patrick J Convey of Omaha Nebraska at age 101 proclaims herself the champion fight fan of the world. She recently traveled to Sioux City Iowa to watch Pat Moore and Young McArthur fight in a live bout.
Federal and local officials said eight alleged extortionists were arrested here on Tuesday night amid a nationwide probe with ties to an international terror program. Three men arrested earlier in Salt Lake City Des Moines and Cleveland were said to possess evidence of affiliation and to have clocks bombs and duplicated instructions.
President Harding told Senator King he will not call a national housing conference. He said he does not know of a legislative palliative to relieve home shortages and doubts such a conference is warranted at this time.
Chicago The United States Railroad Board opened a hearing on the Missouri and North Arkansas line receivers proposal to reopen with a 35 percent wage reduction for one year. Receiver J C Murray urged wage cuts and future profit sharing, aiming to restore the standard scale after a year while directing profits to debts. Murray said he would try to use union labor but asked to operate on an open shop if needed.
Georgia Senator Watson demanded Secretary Mellon resigns claiming constitutional violations and urging Senate scrutiny. He argued Mellon, in office after Grant, breaches law by engaging in business and holding national funds, while other senators debated Republican conduct and administration actions.
Wilmington reports Consul at Nagasaki Nagii Schofield Curtice died by his own hand after shooting himself during a leave in the United States. He was in the U S on vacation when he shot himself in a local hospital.
Washington reports the value of farm live stock and ranges in the United States fell by 3,385,237,000 dollars or 41.5 percent, reflecting a broad decline in agricultural assets across markets.
The Reichstag voted confidence in Chancellor Wirth by 280 to 183. The result confirms support for his leadership amid ongoing political tensions in Berlin.
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