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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1923

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Grim game in Ruhr occupation by Germans and French

In Duesseldorf and Essen, German officials and industrial leaders face arrests as France enforces reparations in the Ruhr. Despite repression, Germans resist occupation through non cooperation while bankers and businesses fear widespread trade slowdowns and loss of U.S. and South American exports.

Duesseldorf Associated Press Mayence Ruhr Essen Fritz Thyssen Raby Germany Luther Easen Essen Chamber of Commerce United States South America

The Sensible Year and Honest Advertising Plans

The Banner-Herald notes a year focused on sensible business growth through prompt action and fixed policies. It urges building on honest advertising and pest service foundations, avoiding hectic readjustments while pursuing stronger progress.

Honest Ad Pest Service

Settlement of Debt Question Is Forecasted

Washington reports cautious optimism on a possible settlement plan between British debt authorities and the United States. Officials say the joint commissions reached a well considered, maximum concession outline likely to be proposed after Chancellor Baldwin and the British team return to London. The plan hinges on assurances of fiscal capacity and potential tax implications amid shifting European politics.

Washington Associated Press British Debt Commission America United States Baldwin British Commission London Unitedites

Wallace Reid Cremated Amid Hollywood Memorial Farewell

The body of Wallace Reid, film star, lay in state at First Congregational Church in Hollywood for public viewing from 10 AM to 2:30 PM before joint services at 3:30 PM. Clergy, Elks officers, and actors attended as crowds gathered outside, with cremation to follow at a Glendale cemetery.

Los. Angeles Wallace’ Reid Billy Betty First Congregational Church Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Neal Revtorff St. Mary's of the See Holly‘wood the Elks Oaks Benny Frazee Williams Ri” Tart Ed Brady Oeh Beerry En Desmond Eugene Jonora Theodore Famous Players West Coast Studios Reid Aemetery Glendale

Four Men Executed In Irish Prison Short Sentence

Four men were executed in an Irish prison after being convicted of possessing arms and explosives. Names and exact locations were unclear due to damaged text but the report notes the executions occurred in County Kerry area, with the incident linked to an Irish security crackdown.

Belfast Rod Buiney Tralee Sai Losis Kerry James Paintee Kilarney

Sixteenth Annual Farmers Week Begins in Athens

The sixteenth annual Farmers Week and Market Conference opens Monday at the State College of Agriculture in Athens Georgia. Sessions run morning afternoon and evening throughout the week with lectures by Dr B L Hill Dr A M Soule J E Conwell M C Gay James W Morton Mrs M E Judd and others. A large exhibit by agricultural and home economic agents will be displayed in the Animal Husbandry building. The program lists talks on cooperative associations commodity organization and producer consumer relations. PMID: 1923 references indicate January 22 27 1923 schedule summarized for readers.

Athens B. L. Hil Frat Presbyterian Church A. M. Soule J. EB. Cornwell Georgia Growery Co-operative Association Conwell M. C. Gay James W. Morton M. E. Judd J. G. Oliver State College Fx Atiers Ine O’clorked Lagt Agricultural College Howe D., McHatton Prof Lowry Georgia State College F Agriculture Georgia E. L. Bill First Presbyterian Church Wecome Andrew M. Boyle Georgia, Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association J. E. Conwell M. i. Gay Jas W. Morton M. BK. Judd J G. Oliver Milton P. Jarnigan B. Talley Moving Picture Peeheen G. A. Crabb

Outlook for Agriculture Bright, Despite Market Turbulence

The report notes U S Department of Agriculture optimism on spring plowing and crop prospects. It details stock market fluctuations with German mark collapse and a shift toward dividendful companies. Agricultural conditions show robust live stock demand, rising tobacco and dairy interest, and varied crop progress across states, with Louisiana rice nearly finished and Florida sugar cane grinding nearing completion.

Ganeral Department of Mississippi Louisiana Florida Arkansas Georgia South Carolina Co-operative Virginia Srowers Texas

Six Hour Day Becomes Issue In 1920 Labor Talks

The six hour day five days week demand by United Mine Workers of America surfaces as negotiations between the union and bituminous operators falter. A breakdown was staved off by operators offering concessions, revealing a path to compromise amid the divergent aims of miners and coal bosses.

New

Death linked to Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana case

MONROE La Klan violence tied to the fatal shooting of John P Parker Jr as Carey Calhoun of Bastrop faces arrest after coroner’s inquest. Evidence shows a quarrel over Klan activity led to a gunfight during which Parker was killed. Witnesses named Klan leaders and a car allegedly used in the abduction. The Bastrop case involves a large masked group and multiple prisoners.

Monroe Associated Press Morehouse Parish John P. Parker Carey Calhoun Bastrop Parker Calhoun Quachita Parish Captae Jin Mastrop Jim Norseworthy Tod Bitorts Louleiaha Watt Bastrop Daniels Richard Tana Smith Stevenson Oliver Skipwith J. K. Skipwith Ku Klux Klan Blackstaith Smith Tate State Bureau of Motor’ Vehicles Baton Rouge Skipwith Nigo-Wis Daniel Iim Rouge Mercode Federal Department of Justice Geo Grison Mer Rouge Coco Baton

Grant's Regent Sermon May Trigger Heresy Trial

The article reports Dr. Grant facing pressure from Bishop Manning over his view that Jesus possessed divine power. Manning demands correction or withdrawal, hinting at a possible heresy trial, while Grant plans a Sunday sermon on a constructive program and to address liberal religious belief amid decades of ecclesiastical independence at Ascension church.

Dr. Grant Jesus Bishop Mannings Christ Manning Grant Peera An Noaneemtonts

Influenza Epidemic Reported Across Southern States

Washington notes an influenza outbreak spreading through the southern states with 2,550 cases reported this week. Officials caution the illness may worsen and emphasize care measures and state health responses.

Washington

Wealthy Georgia planter killed in railroad crash at Madilla

G W Fullington, 76, a leading planter near Pinehurst, was killed instantly Saturday when the Suwanee River Special on the Southern railway struck his freight truck. The truck driver Brantley also died instantly. Engineer J D Lamon was aboard the train.

Madilla G. W. Fullington Pinehurst Southern’ Railway Brantley Glan J.D. Lamon

Cosmopolitan Club Banquet Held at The Pines Tea Room

The University of Georgia Cosmopolitan Club met Saturday night at The Pines tea room where a banquet was served. Members attended discussions and socialized after the meal.

Cosmopolitan Club University of Georgia, Cosmopolniversropolitan Club

Farmers Planning for Big 1923 Crops in Athens Area

The report notes a surge in bank deposits in Athens totaling about one million dollars by January 1 of the current year, signaling stronger business prospects for farmers. It highlights improved conditions since a prior slump and mentions cooperation among farmers to improve yields and advance rural prosperity.

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Freed Herrin FV: Fage a New Trial

Marion county farmers jury acquitted eight men of the Hoffman's death in the Herrin riot case. Freed of one of the riot victims faced a new trial within weeks on continuing charges growing from the killings in Erie, Pa. State officials indicated the prosecution was implicated in the Herrin riot case.

Marion Con Hoffman Levain Naghi Peter’ Hiller Burt Otle Antonio Erie B. Brundage Iindia Davenportelay Cottime Herrin

English Teachers Hold Last Session

ATLANTA Ga The adoption al B conciliation and o7neee hearing of reports by committe e was the final business befo conferente of the Georgia

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