26 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1922
Page
1
The most troublesome arms conference treaty moves forward with a blanket reservation. Pacific pact delegates leave the house impressed yet wary, signaling cautious support amid lingering objections among negotiators.
Washington reports the Senate debating the four power treaty with a favorable report by the committee as members from both parties push for ratification. SenatorsBorh and Johnson and others may offer amendments while critics press for reservations and possible irreconcilable opposition.
Washington Congress sits on all proposals from private firms for leasing purchasing and operating war projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Ford and Alabama Power vie over option rights and the Warrior steam line. Lawmakers weigh legal hurdles and possible condemnation while a chief witness is due to speak early next week.
A fragmented report from Gwinnett County describes a bank opening or financial event with names such as Hogam, J. F. comtttone, M. Brapley, and Dr. Jvleon. The text also mentions a cashier named Hood and refers to WRENCEVILLE and wine ing, but the details are unclear and partially garbled.
About 30 Republican House members urged Chairman Fordney to finance the soldier bonus with refunded foreign bonds rather than a sales tax. They argued a tax would unfairly hit ex soldiers and delay funds, estimating at least 90 days to implement. They cited June or July receipt of British bonds as a potential source with presidential approval. A separate note reports Patrolman Michael Forgan of Argo, Illinois likely fatally wounded during a bank shooting near Summit State Bank after a dynamite blast.
The YWCA annual meeting Friday night at the cafeteria reviewed a year of reorganizing under a National Secretary and new general secretary. Committees reported progress in finance with a $3,500 campaign, service membership growth, and renewed emphasis on governance, education, health, and Girls Reserve efforts.
Franco British pact discussions concluded with agreement to postpone Genoa economic talks from March 8 to April 1. Premiers Poincaré and Lloyd George voiced satisfaction, said no new disarmament topics would be raised, and affirmed a complete understanding on guarantees to protect League rights and reparations framework.
President Harding convened a White House meeting with Republican House naval committee members to bridge sharp gaps over the next fiscal year navy size and budget. Denby and Admiral Gante s stood by their figures as lawmakers pressed for reductions, while talks touched converting two battleships into carriers to save money and cut officer intake.
Fields tells Detroit police he can provide facts to resolve crime with partial cooperation from California authorities.
An illegible report outlines a planned killing linked to a motion picture actress and several men. Fields, named as the driver, alleges involvement by an actress and others in a bungalow shooting plot with a signaling plan to flee. Police statements follow a convoluted testimony with unclear details and potential defenses.
Clarke County Sunday School Association and School of Methods set in Athens at First Methodist Church beginning Sunday afternoon at 3 30 with sessions through Tuesday An array of speakers led by Dr M A Honline of Pasadena and R D Webb Georgia State General Superintendent will address needs of religious education at multiple churches in Athens The program spans devotional periods and talks on children youth and community programs with specific times and venues listed for Feb 26 to 28.
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