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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1922

Page

7

Probe of magneto sale under Bosch deal started

Washington investigators ordered by Attorney General to probe the sale of the old magneto company from the government to the American Bosch Magneto Company. United States District Attorney Harris at Boston will lead a thorough review of the transaction and related affairs amid suspected irregularities.

Washington Old Bosch Magneto Company Allen Daugherty Justice Department United States Harris Boston American Bosch Company Old Magnetg Company Department Bosch’ Magneto Company

Cotton Gossips Boost New Orleans Market

Mildly bullish factors buoyed New Orleans cotton Thursday lifting prices about a dollar a bale net despite weak Liverpool cables. Trade sees improved spot demand, strong technical position and limited un ginned supply supporting gains. Market watchers anticipate a gradual rise as European conditions fade in influence and the government crop estimate comes into question.

New Orleans Liverpool Gavn National Ginners’ Association Census Bureau Ripner’s Association

Lost purse found near Hodgson Comer Co in Athens

Lost Saturday the 14th on the streets of Athens between Hodgson Comer Co and the Southern Depot a buckskin purse containing about fifteen dollars in cash checks notes etc valuable only to the owner Reward offered for return of papers to M D Hix care Hodgson Comer Co

Athens Hodgson-Comer Co Southern M. D. Hix Hodgsonomer Co

Charter Sought for Conolly Motor Company

An application filed Friday morning in the clerk’s office seeks a charter for the Conolly Motor Company with an initial capital of 26000 dollars and a provision to increase to 100000 dollars. The petition is brought by P. H. Conolly W. J. Conolly and Joe O’Farrell.

The Conolly Motor Company P. H. Conolly W. J. Conolly Joe O'Farrell

No Parallel In Market Estimates

Washington reports no parallel in market records for crop estimates. The department of agriculture notes a fall of $21.22 per acre, a 59 percent drop in the average value of ten crops from 1919 to 1921, after a peak of $45.74 in 1913. The decline after 1919 outpaced the wartime rise, likened to a rocket that fell.

Washington Bureau of Markets Department of Agriculture

Road conditions worsen across northern Georgia amid heavy rains

Forecaster C F von Herrmann notes two days of heavy rain in northern Georgia. Paved roads to Chattanooga slippery with mud, routes like Euhartee from Cartersville to Rome fair, Kingston area weak, and all dirt roads poor. Atlanta to Macon remains fair to slightly wet, but surfaces slick. Road forecast: continued cloudy showers likely to deteriorate roads north of Atlanta.

Atlanta Rome Dalton Chattanooga Georgia Cartersville Kingston Gaines‘ville Athens Madison-Augusta Social Circle Madison Eatonton Macon Putnam Jones Countie Gray Morgan County

Anthracite wage convention report expected Friday

The wage scale committee report is to be presented to the convention this Friday and submitted to the hard coal president. Local unions urged 15 to 40 percent wage increases, but leaders say operators will likely concede only 15 to 20 percent. Any agreement must be ratified by the international convention in Indianapolis on February 14.

Indianapolis

Court Confirms Sale of railroad in Tennessee case

Court in Chattanooga Tennessee Friday confirmed the sale of the Tennessee Central Railroad to C M Hovey representing B P Marge Charles N Boetcher and W R Freeman of Denver for 1 500 000.

Society Women to Run Hotel in New York Event

Five hundred society women debutantes and young matrons of the junior league will takeover a New York hotel for one day in November. Each department except kitchens and bell service will be run by volunteers who will register, assist guests, and manage information, cigar and flower stands. Proceeds will go to tuberculosis prevention and relief.

HOTEL New York Nebemary

Oil Production In Argentina Rises In 1921

Official figures from Buenos Aires show Argentina’s Comodoro Rivadavia petroleum output at 73,890,000 gallons in 1921, up from 69,848,000 gallons in 1920. Commercial attache B. K. Felv reported the gain to the commerce department.

Argentina Commerce Department B. KE. Felv Beunos Aires Comodora Rivadiva

Continue Trial Of O G Thomas In Concord Court

Defense in the murder case of Arthur J. Allen of Kannapolis continued on Friday with corroborative testimony. A number of witnesses testified before the noon recess as W J Cline of Kannapolis testified about hear say and invited events surrounding the alleged crime.

Concord N. C O. G. Thomas Arthur J. Allen Kannapolis W. J. Cline

Paris Newspapers Praise Poincare After Confidence Vote

Paris press largely praises Premier Poincare following his policy speech and a 473 to 107 confidence vote in the chamber of deputies. Figaro notes France has found a worthy government while Gustave Téry offers mild irony about Versailles and its enforcement.

Paris Associated Press Premier Poincare Chamber of Deputies Figaro France Gustave Tery M. Poincare

To Segregate Sex At Boxing Bout

Cleveland mayor Fred Kohler bans mixed crowds for boxing events, ordering men only or women only bouts to prevent mixed-gender audiences. Violations risk club license revocation and the mayor urges segregated viewership with women watching via female members-only arrangements.

Cleveland Ohio Fred Kohler

Food Prices Fall One Per Cent In 53 Cities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 1 percent drop in average food prices from November 15 to December 15 across 53 cities, based on 43 food items in 51 cities. Norfolk Birmingham Memphis Richmond New Orleans Omaha Philadelphia Savannah each showed a 1 percent decrease. Atlanta rose by 1 percent. year ending December 15 saw decreases up to 20 percent in Charleston South Carolina.

Ashington Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Norfolk Birmingham Memphis Richmond New Orleans Omaha Philadelphia Savannah Atlanta Charleston 8. C

Indianapolis to host Wiggins O'Hare boxing bout

Indiana headline: Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis and Ed O'Hare of New Orleans will box ten rounds in Indianapolis on February 6. O'Hare is a sparring partner of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. It marks the first boxing show in Indianapolis in years.

Indeanapola Ind Chuch Wiggins Indianapolis Ediie O'Hare New Orleans Ight O'Hare Jack Dempsey

Southern and Georgia Rail Lines Schedules Snapshot

Rail timetable fragment lists Southern Railway trains between Athens Lula Tala and Athens with arrival and departure times, plus Georgia Railroad and Seaboard Airline routes. Indicates connections to Gainesville and Atlanta, and northbound southbound sections with several cities including Memphis Birmingham Norfolk Washington and Richmond.

Seaboard Airline Railway Atlanta Monroe Memphis-Biringham Norfolk-Richmond Atanta-Amerite

A Pretty Negligee Fates 3729 Used for Theft

Fragmentary OCR text describes a negligee sale with irregular wording. It mentions a 36 inch medium pattern and yardage calculations, along with references to fabric and a silver stamp.

Quotation From Henry L Doherty Offices

Athens and Atlanta offices report Henry L Doherty Co quotes urging action only after knowing the facts. January 20 quotations note practical guidance for starting ventures with an emphasis on clarity and reliability.

Athens Atlanta Henry L. Doherty & Co Doherty Service Dehen Elias Service Dehen

Dr Soule Addresses Univ Ga Y Hut Meeting

President Andrew M Soule of the Agricultural College spoke to a large student body in the University Y Hut on Thursday evening. He outlined plans for the year and stressed the need for improved agricultural education and practical training.

Dr. Soule Univ. Ga Dorman Andrew M. Soule Rehicuttaral Colle Tyr Atsiigs

Women Students Plan Polo Teams at University of Pennsylvania

Women students at the University of Pennsylvania plan two polo teams and pursue five candidates, aiming to field a stronger squad for polo events this season.

Priladelpria University of Pennsylvania Tessea

New York Cotton Market Faces Mixed Trading

Renewed covering and firmer cables from Liverpool lifted March cotton briefly, then gains faded as shorts bought for a potential rally. Prices swung with Liverpool and Manchester news, New Orleans opened steady and Liverpool futures closed modestly higher, while spot quotations held near yesterday’s levels. cotton seeds and statistics also appeared in market notes.

New York Liverpool New England Lancashire Fall River Riordan March Jenks Sohill Weld Newman Spoo New Orleans New York Journal of Commerce Manchester Shorts Yeaterday Mar The Marc

Must Cut Expenses Burden Across United Kingdom and Australia

In a fiscal push core government cuts target vast budgets. The debate centers on massive reductions affecting ministries, services, and overseas aid. Officials caution on timing and impact while markets watch for policy clarity and implementation details.

New York Markets Endure Mixed Liberty Bond Movement

Liberty bonds closed with varied results across issues as prices ranged from 97.08 for the 3 1-2s to 100.18 for Victory bonds. Money markets showed call rates at 4 to 6 percent, while trading on Wall Street featured gains in steel and metals, with several key producers and rails contributing to a broad, unsettled session.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Bonds Firat Wall Street New York Golf State Om & F Crucible Millvale Vanadium Republic Colorado

Chicago markets grain and livestock report amid cold weather

Chicago grain prices show mixed moves as winter conditions lend strength to futures. Wheat and corn open higher or steady while oats edge firmer. livestock markets describe cattle and hog receipts and price ranges with steady to higher trends.

Chicago Barleay

Poultry and Dairy Markets Reported With Varied Slumps

Market notes show live poultry firm in New York while dressed poultry prices hold steady. Chicago dairy prices mix with butter higher and eggs firm, while potatoes in Chicago stay steady amid weak demand. Savannah stores show firm prices on textiles and shipments, with stock levels listed.

Ifsea ‘ Poultry Market New York

Joseph Anderson Is Out Of Piisoi

Leavenworth Kansas prison officials announce Joseph Anderson, previously refused release from the United States disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth, is no longer an inmate. He was rearrested at the gates and taken to Wyoming, where he was convicted on a charge of forging an office money order.

Leavenworth Kans Joseph Anderson Proul Harding Garet Anderson United States Ciplinary Fort Leavenworth Anderton Russ Wilson Leavenworth County Wyo

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