24 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
1
A column by Larry Gantt presents opinions on Laresanti. The piece reflects the columnist’s viewpoint within the Banner’s pages, offering commentary on current events and local affairs as circulated in the newspaper.
A reader recounts a 19th century trip through Jackson County Georgia from Jefferson to Dry Pond noting county growth, courthouse history, and influential figures like Judge Bell. The piece praises Jackson County's location in the Piedmont with fertile land, improved farming, and roads. It recalls old Sheriff Kinney Burns and the evolution of county institutions and infrastructure.
Secre t Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange defended the cotton futures contract during a meeting with commissioners appointed by Cotton States governors. He urged education to grow a wetter, more spinnable cotton and noted Congress cannot regulate overseas exchanges. A Cotton States Commission was formed with State Senator Everett as chair to unify efforts and push state legislation.
New York reports an extremely active session with midday indications of the largest turnover of the year. Leading issues such as U.S. Steel Baldwin Locomotive American Car & Foundry General Electric and Bridevaker gained 1 to 3 points, with Canadian Pacific rising about 6 points. International credits remained strong as London cable quotes hit highs not seen since 1919.
New York authorities report that gunmen forced wholesale jewel broker Jacob Wiksnack into a car and robbed him of $20,000 in diamonds carried in his briefcase. The robbery occurred Thursday and police are investigating the bandits.
The Athens Young Men's Christian Association board elected three new trustees Col C M Snelling M G Nicholson and Hugh H Gordon Jr to fill vacancies caused by deaths. Existing trustees are BE Hodgson Jr D C Barrow L F Edwards and John Wilkin. The campaign structure and committees were named as the association prepares a current expense drive with sessions beginning March 6 and ending March 10.
Washington reports a general extension for corporate income tax returns until June 16. The Treasury decision affects the 1921 fiscal year ending January 31 1922 and the fiscal year ending February 28 1928. The delay is due to late Treasury regulations covering income and excess profits taxes.
At a lively Athens Lodge No. 790 meeting, Arthur Flatau was unanimously chosen as delegate to represent the local Elks at the national convention in Atlantic City this summer. Mr. A J Palmer was named alternate.
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Detroit authorities arrested Wong Lee, an ore tech, amid a Los Angeles murder probe. Deputies say Lee may have information but see no link to the slaying. His departure coincides with Detroit tips suggesting Fields could hold key details.
Charley W. Cooper age 59 prominent Commerce resident died at his home after a brief illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Sunday noon with Rev. Colberson officiating. burial in Gray Hill cemetery. Former Clarke County superior court clerk and Athens native, he was a deacon and member of Masons Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Surviving widow Miss Hightower of Jonesboro and four sons Dr. John Cooper Greensboro NC Linton Cooper Oglethorpe University Lamar Cooper Havana Cuba Charles Iking Bogart and daughter Mrs Norine Cooper Bray Havana Cuba.
MEMPHIS Tenn Spontaneous combustion among unfinished raincoats freshly kiln dried was blamed by National Water-Proofing Company officials for a fire at their plant on Thursday. The blaze damaged the facility and caused significant losses, including about 1000 golf balls reported lost in the same period.
Washington reports that a group of Republicans eyeing state and national offices next fall discussed with several Hollywood managers plans to use the big moving picture trust to feed the country with propaganda. Representative Rouse of Kentucky, head of the National Democratic Committee, said luncheon talks last Friday touched on campaign strategy and asserted most participants are Democrats. He claimed motion picture business would not jeopardize itself by backing propaganda and noted Republicans see current administration films as unpopular.
Professor C Emory Myers of Pennsylvania State College Agricultural School announced the perfection of three new tomato types. Two are new varieties from cross breeding and one is a selection. All tested to yield up to 10 tons an acre more than the state average of five to six tons. Plants show unusual disease resistance, which may stimulate tomato production in the East.
Funeral services for 63 year old Mrs Tessie Davis who died at her Lexington road home after a five day illness were held at Cherokee Corners Methodist church. Rev Mr Allen officiated, with interment at Arnoldaville cemetery. Bernstein funeral directors supervised arrangements. Mrs Davis was a native of Unite Clarke.
Secretary Weeks in Wilmington NC received the final draft of the Engstrum offer for Muscle Shoal and completion of Wilson Dam operations. The House Military Committee continued hearings on the Ford offer as the nitrates plants production and related actions were discussed.
Elihu Root urged stronger safeguards around who may practice law at the National Conference of Bar Associations opening session in Washington. He backed a two year college and three year law school requirement, calling for coordinated action by state bar groups to prevent inadequately trained individuals from entering the legal profession. He argued the reform is needed to protect the public, the profession, and the nation, noting long-standing concerns across state bars.
Chicago reports reveal Mrs. E. B. Cheat ham, a wealthy New York widow long presumed dead, was secretly located in a rented room in a modest Chicago residence. The incident centers on her alleged concealment amid a contested divorce and questions over her estate and motives.
BLOOMINGTON is.- A former engineer M. Jd. Bagent warned the Italian airship Roma was a death trap days before its Norfolk Va crash. Beall one of 84 killed. Z E Uland released a letter showing Beall called Roma a death ship and noted Beall helped in the Italy purchase for US testing flights.
Washington an inquiry by the army air service into the value of lighter than air craft follows the Roma disaster. Weeks says no purchase of new vessels is justified. Major General Patrick notes accident likely stemmed from elevating gear. McCook Field survivors cite possible control failure but withholds theory pending review.
London report from the Aero Nautical Research Committee states buckling girders amidships on the ZR-2 during her third trial. The first indication of dangerous stresses is linked to the August dirigible accident, suggesting structural weakness.
Relatives of 34 Roma tragedy victims gathered in Newport News to claim bodies and attend army led funeral services. The ceremony will precede burial at home or transfer to Arlington National Cemetery near Washington. Officials noted a separate blimp landing incident with no serious injuries.
Proclamation by Fernando Calderon calls for reviving the 1857 constitution and replacing the 1917 charter. It targets articles three and 27 deemed unfair to American interests. Calderon, allied with Obregon, leads the initiative to simplify Mexican affairs without disturbing the ruling regime.
Nevada Attorney General Fowler contends Mary Pickford was divorced from Owen Moore via fraud and collusion and seeks annulment. Gavin McNab argues Nevada lacks authority, since no aggrieved party exists and law allows no review of divorces. The Minden decree stood after Judge Langan refused to review. Fowler appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court.
The Navy Department told the State Department it does not want the German built Zeppelin funded by Allied reparations. If funds fall short, the Army might take over at added cost, but Secretary Denby reportedly will not cover the difference. The rumor notes possible regulatory consideration and Stockholm telephone service details.
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