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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
1
Larry Gantt notes visits by G H Yancey longtime state official and former city leader. He urges Athens support for a student polo program using ponies funded by government and freight paid by students, stressing education and regional pride. Waggoner discusses boll weevil battles, early planting, and practical control ideas backed by local experience. Kroner suffers paralytic stroke in Winterville.
The annual report of Chief McDorman of the Athens fire department to the civil service commission shows 1921 fire losses at 47 178 dollars, a 3.7 percent rate of property loss against 1 744 205 dollars threatened. The department, 25 members strong, is well equipped and conducted 720 inspections since January 1 1921 with 186 alarms, 30 false. Equipment includes two combination motor cars, two combination hood cars, and one chief’s cat, with 6 200 feet of serviceable hose. Chief thanks citizens, mayor, and council for cooperation and support.
Edward Thierry outlines organized narcotics smuggling circles aiding protection for routes. He cites 1920 opium imports from England and Japan, cocaine from South America via Europe, and daily illicit sales in New York streets. He notes large raids in New York Harbor and significant seizures aboard British, French, Greek, and Italian ships.
Newspaper text reports a Greene County farmer dying by suicide after a dispute at home near Canton. The fragment references a wife, parents, and home location with various garbled words. The piece also includes unrelated lines about narcotics and crime, noting a toxic drug can alter mental state and inspire criminal acts.
In 1921 Canada experienced numerous bootlegger confrontations with customs officials. About 2000 cases of liquor were seized, with vehicles and horses involved in illicit transport. The rough year included frequent pistol battles as authorities pursued smugglers and confiscations occurred across various provinces.
About 3,400 photo engravers in 30 cities walked out Tuesday in protest of wage cuts or a lengthened shift. In New York 1,400 joined a 70-shop walkout affecting 1,600 workers as talks stalled. Philadelphia reports show 14 local shops out. employers say strike linked to 48 hour week proposal.
Washington The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks in operation as of December 31, 191 . The report seeks the financial status, assets, liabilities, and capital adequacy of the federally chartered banks.
In Haverhill Massachusetts workers in twenty factories resist an open shop demand with union activity blocked and tensions rising as firms oppose collective bargaining efforts amid a broad anti-union campaign.
Copies of a contested treaty claimed by Chita officials show Japanese support with arms and money for anti Bolshevik forces led by Semienoff in Siberia. The document allegedly binds Japan to protect river rights and economic claims in the Far East region, including fishing and mining concessions.
Major McRae, a long time figure in local and regional commerce, died at his Memphis home. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War and was identified with commercial and civic enterprises in Memphis and other Southern cities for over fifty years.
Delegates to the mid winter session of the Christian Endeavor Union of North gathered in Chattanooga for a key gathering. The meeting focused on organizational planning and youth outreach within the denomination.
Washington reports President Harding will soon nominate Professor W. M. Burson of Athens to be postmaster there. The appointment, arranged with State Chairman Phillips and Dr. Work, was placed on the eligible list by a recent examination and referred through university connections.
Death of Allen Chatman Holliday Jr brings sorrow to Athens friends after a long illness. He had studied at the University of Georgia and Georgia Medical College before the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Funeral at 1 o’clock at the Holliday home with interment in Oconee cemetery, services by Pastor Walter Anthony. Pallbearers named from boyhood friends.
In Birmingham Mrs. Bessie Morris fatally shot her two young sons Moses age 2 and Ness age 4 then killed herself on Christmas Day. The coroner's jury found the husband Moses Morris died earlier from alcoholic poisoning, and police say the events were planned. The family resided in a fashionable residential area.
Charles Crisp aged 48 of 387 Broad Street killed himself between four and five Tuesday morning by a pistol shot to the right temple. A Weatherly jury ruled death from a self inflicted wound with no foul play. The body was taken to Dunaway funeral home. His wife said he had been drinking for about three weeks and had threatened to kill himself during that time.
Washington dispatch reports France accepts a principle of restricting submarine warfare against merchant ships, with reservations pending precise language from Britain and Italy. Debates focus on defining terms to ensure immunity for merchant vessels while counterpart nations weigh their positions and potential objections.
The Banner Herald announces a special annual loving cup worth 250 dollars to honor the citizen who performs the greatest public service in Athens Clarke County during 1922. A civic board will select the awardee, with nominations invited from residents and local organizations, as the city honors exemplary community service across all walks of life.
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