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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1922

Page

8

Georgia Forestry Association Told by Mrs. Orr

Mrs. Orr recounts Georgia the forestry policy talk focusing on federal state cooperation. Senator Ellis criticizes wasteful timber practices and argues for intelligent cooperation while Senator Tillis supports a balanced approach to funding and policy for Georgia forestry. (Concluded in Wednesday's Banner.)

Georiga Forestry Association Orr Georgia Nero Rome Durned Peters Federa I Virginia Carolina Tennessee Louisiana U. S Tillis Tifton Ellis Georgia Forestry Board

Rube the janitor’s roast causes fire department call

A humorous account from a jail kitchen describes Rube the janitor attempting to roast dinner on a hot stove. The gas flames grew, firemen attended, Bailiff Huff arrived to douse the blaze, and Rube claimed he had turned the jet off.

Rube Punty Jackson Winterville Prisoers Huff

Experts to Aid Fight Weevil in Georgia Counties

Six experts of age school to aid fight boll weevil across Oconee Clarke Jackson Oglethorpe Madison and possibly Banks counties. Plan covers calcium dust application timing weather responses and infested square handling. Committee led by C W Crook pursues funds and expect to hire more experts if needed.

Oconee Jackson Clarke Oglethorpe Madison Banks Board of County Commissioners Mr. Smith Oo Banner-Herald Armera J. Warren Smith R. R. Hodgson M. 8. Hotguon M. G. Nicholson Harold Hulme J.B. Wier C. W. Crook J. W. Morton B. Crane Jones Purcell W. C. Jordan F. W. Ward The Agricultural College D. H. Magill Charles Martin E. W. Carroll J. F. Tibbets J. H. Griffith M. J. Costa J. B. Talmadge H. H. Gordon, Jr Crane W. H. Hosch

Open all Night Palm Garden Extends 24 Hour Service

The Georgia Palm Garden announces 24 hour service as a policy to serve the pub lic, travelers, and night workers. Since opening last year it has offered late night refreshments and will now remain open all night with extended hours.

Georgia Palm Garden Palm Garden

Metropolis Storm Toll Tops Sixty Dead

A devastating Sunday hurricane struck the New York metro area, killing more than 60 and injuring hundreds. City Island and surrounding districts endured massive property damage as boats sank, ferris wheels toppled, and buildings were wrecked. Rescue efforts faced darkness and chaos amid panicked crowds. Authorities feared the death toll would rise as searches continued.

New York Metropoll City Island Marine Squad Associated’ Press Long Island Sound New Jersey Hudson New York City Hudson River Clanon’s Point Panerhine Central Park

Automobile crash triggers alarms and fire

An automobile tore loose from its moorings and toppled onto a smaller sign, starting a fire from exposed wiring. The impact activated an automatic burglar alarm and a fire alarm as the crash occurred.

BAIFFETH Tells of Arkans Roads and State Highway Drive

County Commissioner John H Griffeth relates Arkansas road building gains seen during a Hot Springs visit. A leading Arkansas paper notes 6332 miles planned at $73.9 million with 2661 miles already finished and 63 percent complete by Jan 1 1922, details state and federal aid totals, and argues new roads attract revenue and justify taxes despite criticism.

John H Griffeth Hot Springs Ark Georgia Arkansas Stary Rae Stuttgart Reno

Many Matters Up at Union Parley

The American Federation of Labor convention opened in Cincinnati with about 500 delegates, described by Samuel Gompers as the parliament of labor. Key issues include operation unemployment wage reduction recognition of Soviet Russia and court actions affecting labor. The executive council report was ready for delegates and the opening sessions featured routine preliminaries and resolutions.

Cincinnati Russia Samuel Gompers Federation Parliament of Labor Gompell National Guard Art

Big League Results From Southern and National Leagues

Scores show Southern games with New Orleans 2 over Chattanooga 4, Memphis 6 over Atlanta 1, Birmingham 4 over Little Rock 5, Mobile 6 over Nashville 4. National games include Boston 11 over Pittsburg 2, New York 2 over Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 6 over Chicago 8, Philadelphia 8 over St. Louis 1. American results include Chicago 7 over Boston 1, Detroit 6 over Washington 7, Cleveland 115 over Philadelphia.

Southern New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Birmingham Little Rock Mobile Nashville National Boston Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland

Japan’s new premier Kato faces reaction claims

Tokyo dispatch reports ex-Premier Takahashi steps down as Admiral Baron Tomosaburo Kato assumes office promising support for Washington arms accord. Amid party shifts, observers note nonparty governance and pushback from Vernacular press. Old leadership signals alliance with policy while noting age parallels with Li Hongzhang.

Sel Yapkal OLD Head New San Francisco Takiahashi Kato Baron Tomosaburo Kato Vis Koraki China Hiroshimea Prefecture

Naval careers diverge after early schooling

Both pursued naval academy training, with Kato remaining at sea while Li moved to land service. They served on opposing sides during the Chinese Japanese war, reflecting contrasting paths from shared beginnings.

Kato

No Definite Plan for Farm Probe Opens Hearings

Milledgeville Ga Monday the court of inquiry appointed by Governor Hardwick opened its hearings. It was understood that prison board members will not sit with the judges during testimony and will be questioned. Efforts aim to start a complete investigation of the state's penal system. The committee includes Judge W. E. H. Searcy of Griffin as chairman, Judge Henry A. Matthews of Macon, and Judge R.

Vf. E. H. Searcy Griffin Henry A. Matthews Macon

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