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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1922
Page
5
Fair and cold conditions persist into Tuesday in parts of the region. Monday night brings freezing temperatures and frost across several areas, with warming trends starting Tuesday. North and Central portions report frost in interior zones, while Northwest Florida expects frost Monday night followed by cloudy, warmer conditions.
Washington reports Henry Ford has submitted the sole offer to purchase and lease the Muscle Shoals nitrate plants and waterpower projects. Secretary Weeks has favored disposing of the properties to end government completion costs and allow private management, with other nitrate proposals seen as less competitive. Tinkler’s bid may focus on contracting work rather than outright ownership, potentially leaving government ownership but private operation.
Naval experts, despite the New Year holiday, continue work at the armament agencies evaluating details of the naval program. Officials say final signals and decisions are expected by the end of the week as part of ongoing preparations.
Diplomats anticipate a final five power naval treaty this week and a Far East accord by mid month. Debates over the Shantung issue persist while Siberia enters the agenda amid disputed documents about Japanese influence, with Far Eastern reps not part of the formal talks.
The College of Agriculture in Georgia purchased a high bred sheep herd for lecture use and plans to add a Berkshire boar and three sows from the Pyron herd this week. The purchases, including a ram son of His Majesty, aim to demonstrate the value of sheep and hog growing in Georgia. Also noted, Mr Colquitt Carter Jr leaves for the University of Georgia after holidays with his parents in Atlanta.
A fragment notes 1922 fashion with narrower shoulder bands and no sleeves. Miss M remarks it is easier to swim for it, reflecting style and practicality of the era.
Washington leaders expect only slow progress on the Dyer anti lynching bill with a plan to extend debate time to fourteen hours and permit amendments. South Democrats fear weeks of discussion before any final vote after earlier filibuster. Data on lynchings shows 1921 totals by state and cause.
The Newport News shipping board reports 75 vessels anchored off Camp Eustis on the James River are being prepared for service. Nine steamers were chartered last week, boosting Atlantic and coastwide routes and putting over 100 idle American sailors to work after months ashore.
Chicago market results show cattle receipts around 13 000 with varied steer prices up to 7.75 and calves steady to lower. Hogs count about 35 000 with prices 16 to 5 higher than Saturday while top figures reach 8 10 for lighter hogs and 8 00 for 160 to 170 pound terms. Sheep receipts near 4 000 with fat lambs steady to 60 at best and feeder lambs noted as steady.
The interdepartmental social board announced it will be represented by speakers at public health institutes in twenty states. Dr Vir H. Parker, executive secretary, will address meetings in New Orleans starting January 9 and other cities including Memphis Louisville Pittsburgh Hartford. Permelia Shields, stationed at Atlanta, will speak at institutes in Columbia South Carolina and Birmingham.
Benny Leo, lightweight boxing champion, will meet Pinkey Mitchell of Milwell in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Monday night January 9. The announcement confirms the scheduled bout and venue details for the duel.
Vice President J B Small says the Shipping Board will allocate American tonnage to transport grain to Russia after private owners act. The plan targets 7 500 to 12 000 ton ships, with ports including Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News and Gulf ports. Outfits could be ready in three to ten days, with five vessels already ordered and twenty more on standby at various ports.
Local authorities had no information on Eugene Pendleton fares an admiralty eye pres reas hy a former shipowner and Northlina native who escaped from custody in a United States deputy marshal's house. Pendleton had been confined in an insane asylum and sought habeas corpus relief. The court ordered he may sue at the Parker house under deputy marshal guard while the case proceeds.
Tampa daily reports on new open shop rule taking effect in the city workforce. The Times and Morning Tribune publish details while editorial pages discuss impacts on employment and media labor conditions amid continued sourcing and coverage debates.
Police blotters report multiple violent deaths on New Year's Day. Charles Him er and Keller, both 38, died from bullet wounds in Himer's shoe house room. Other cases include a physician, a banker, and a liquor party incident, with at least three homicides under investigation.
In a Rome case a woman left the bulk of her fortune to her adopted daughter while three nephews face charges. A servant allegedly aided the brothers in a break in with arson and suffocation to influence the will. The court details describe smothering acts and the fired dining room to hide the crime.
Archbishop Curley denounces lack of Christian spirit in the Washington arms conference. He says world leaders meet in Paris and Washington to curb armaments yet fail to pursue true peace. He warns children die in the Near East and soldiers fall in battle, urging peace through Jesus.
Florence Ali The Construction Company of North America emerges as a competitive bidder for the governing nitrate plant and power sites at Frisco. Tinklyr is named president of the firm.
United States transport Henderson arrived at the Portsmouth navy yard with eighty three naval prisoners from the Pacific Fleet. Officers report 27 had escaped since leaving San Francisco with ten jumping the ship near the Panama route. others dispersed at Pacific coast stops. Prison sentences range from 2 to 6 years for men from states east of Mississippi.
Fragmentary wire copy cites Soviet demands that land withdraw support for the Karelia revolt. It mentions expulsion of Karelian leaders and threats of action against Finland tied to Bolusehski. The garbled text reflects diplomatic pressure and internal conflict in the region.
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