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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1923
Page
1
Douglas Fairbanks to lead a new film company with his wife Mary Pickford as producer. The venture aims to produce and finance silent pictures showcasing top talent and artistic direction in early Hollywood cinema. The announcement signals a major collaboration shaping independent production and star-led studio moves.
A bankers and business leaders meeting in Athens, led by Hugh H. Gordon Jr., considered boll weevil challenges in cotton. Dr. Andrew M. Soule and Harold Hulme outlined five essentials beyond calcium arsenate: soil preparation, seed quality, intensive fertilization, intensive cultivation, and use of arsenate as one component, stressing all are needed for successful cotton growth.
Improved condition noted in Representative Claude Kitchen Democratic floor leader in the House after several days with pneumonia. He slept well Wednesday night and his temperature and breathing were normal in the morning, according to his physicians. The family feels encouraged as he rests at his home in Scotland Neck North Carolina.
President Harding announced the withdrawal of American forces from the Rhine indicating the recall of troops, with about 1000 remaining until arrangements by General Allen wind up the occupation. The St Mihiel will move home from New York touching Savannah and Charleston. Senate support for withdrawal cited, while details and dates left to the War Department.
Upshaw accuses high Washington officials of drinking liquor supplied by smugglers and vows to turn over evidence to enforcement authorities. He names no individuals publicly, cites a diplomat with diplomatic liquor, and calls for firm action by the secretary of state and diplomatic corps to curb the illicit trade.
Hearing of the Kansas ouster suit against the Ku Klux Klan began in the state supreme court on Wednesday with C B Griffith, sworn in attorney general, representing the state. Richard J Hopkins, former attorney general and a supreme court member, led the case for the state. Defense brief argues the named defendants are not officers of the Klan. The suit to oust the Klan followed reports of al-
Skeleton found in a woodland clump near Decatur outside Atlanta remains a mystery. DeKalb county officers say bones and clothing indicate a man may have died weeks or months ago with no signs of foul play.
In Savannah Georgia the contest for mayor ended with Paul E. Seabrook elected by a 1792 vote margin from 7918 ballots in thirteen boxes after Murray M. Stewart refused to sign returns. A mandamus fight may force Stewart managers to sign as Seabrook’s camp prepares further legal action.
Bas trop La. open hearing centers on former Ku Klux Klan members amid charges of torture and two murders near Mer Rouge. Addie May Hamilton testified about deportation and involvement of Klan figures including Dr B M McKain and Pik Kirkpatrick as witnesses link the group to the August slayings of Watt Daniel and Thomas F Richards.
The Los Angeles Times reports Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks seek independent film production and distribution with eight or nine top stars. Jackie Coogan is offered a four film contract at the Fairbanks Pickford studio with a $500,000 cash advance and 60 percent of profits.
Washington reports the judiciary committee submitted its impeachment inquiry findings on Attorney General Daugherty. The panel dismissed charges for lack of evidence and said the House may imprison Rep Kellar for defying a subpoena, though no action is recommended against him.
Washington reports negotiators resuming work on refunding Britain's four billion dollar war debt to the United States. An American debt commission appears ready to accept more liberal terms on time and interest if a tentative plan gains support from Congress. Burton of Ohio notes potential proposals may come before Congress, while White House and Treasury indicate settlement within congressional limits remains unlikely.
The report outlines French intentions to assume control in the Ruhr and coordinate with Germany on measures including forest profits, export duties, and coal tax. It notes Mussolini's conveyed message and Italian-German diplomacy as Paris weighs an orderly seizure plan tied to German compliance.
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