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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
1
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A vivid sketch of Jefferson and its surrounding area highlights local industry. It notes thriving mills and a flour question, multiple stores, a Ford garage, four churches, waterworks and street lighting, and an active Chamber of Commerce. It also praises the Martin Institute as a historic educational pillar and mentions prominent residents linked to Athens and Jackson County.
The House Ways and Means Committee Republicans spent three hours Tuesday trying to reconcile their differences over the soldiers bonus but without success. Chairman Fordney said after adjournment the committee arrived at no conclusion. At the White House President Harding, in talks with American Legion officials, referred to his position favoring a sales tax to raise funds or postponement.
NASHVILLE Tenn In a statement Governor Alf Taylor says he will not interfere with the executions of John McClure Charles Petree Tom Christmas and Otto Stevens for the murder of George Eanes in Anderson county May 30 He asserts capital punishment is the law and must be enforced The governor condemns the act of murder as horrendous and notes the case involving Crumley who survived to tell the story
Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that Britain terminates its protectorate over Egypt and leaves Egypt free to shape its own institutions. He outlined conditions, saying martial law will end only after an indemnity act is passed, with the act allowing Egypt to govern amid war conditions.
Honolulu report of Margaret Sanger urging acceptance of birth control to prevent overpopulation within two centuries. She spoke Monday night as she travels toward Tokyo. Japanese authorities say she may land but cannot advocate her doctrine.
CHICAGO a New York broker's widow Mrs EK Cheatham says she feigned death to ease her daughter's life. In a small Chicago room she recalls thinking she was dead and hiding clothes in a bathhouse locker while her husband urged separation. Now she plans to return to her daughter and end the ruse.
The First Presbyterian Church hosts a joint conference on the Progressive Program this Wednesday at 8 p m. Speakers are Dr W R Debyons of Birmingham and Dr S L McCarty of Augusta. All Presbyterians and others are urged to attend. Special music is provided.
A blanket indictment charging murder and conspiracy to murder was returned by the Cameron County grand jury in Brownsville Texas. Manuel Duarte, a Mexican citizen and foreman of a local farm, was shot February 2 after night visitors were warned to leave. The officers say the killing was planned at a secret meeting of about 26 men. the defendants’ names are withheld pending arrests.
New Orleans reports Colonel Guy M Wilson of the 125th Michigan infantry was elected president of the National Guard association at the convention's final session. Indianapolis was chosen to host the next meeting.
Decatur Illinois professor Hilton R Darling of Millikin University told the Kiwanis Club that 120 million tons of corn cobs and stalks waste annually could yield syrup and xylose for animal feed, dyes, and even motion picture film. He cited alcohol from gas as fuel and outlined practical on-farm methods to extract syrup, noting cattle favor the xylose rich component.
CHICAGO. With a tear in his eye Mountain Law walked from the federal citizen after 17 years as a federal judge. Starting Wednesday he will devote his time to the position of baseball commissioner.
Clarke county farm land valuation reduced to 20 dollars per acre in a conference at Clarke county courthouse with state tax commissioner H J Fulbright. Athens meeting with representatives from Barrow Clarke Albert Hart Jackson Madison Oconee Oglethorpe Walton set equalization aims, some rates lowered others raised. Six counties placed in a group fixing farming land value at 17.50 dollars per acre. session floated amending the state constitution to authorize a state income tax. Hodgsop and Fulbright favored action. Barrow 17.53 per acre leads the listed figures.
In New York federal court Mary Pickford denied hiring Mrs. Cora Wilkenning in 1916 to secure a salary increase. The case, pursued by Mrs. Wilkenning for 108000 dollars, drew a large crowd as Pickford testified while Douglas Fairbanks, her husband, showed little interest and spent the afternoon in the corridor.
Rev. W. H. Faust, pastor of Winder First Baptist, will conduct evangelistic services in Fitzgerald First Baptist Church starting March 20. The engagement, arranged by Fitzgerald church leaders, aims to draw attendees from the region for a series of revival gatherings.
Mercer and North Carolina clash Wednesday night for the Southern College basketball title. Mercer aims to upset UNC after a lop sided season start and seeks the championship with a strong defense and scoring balance.
A Athens city committee representing Parent-Teacher associations urged the City Board of Education to publish a detailed bond budget before voter consideration and to fund a permanent building program. They proposed two new elementary schools at about 160000 and a modern high school, with current high school needs met by equipment only and Childs street as an intermediate junior high. The board referred the plan to the council for review and funding feasibility.
Los Angeles police say the William D. Taylor case may be solved if a story by Mrs. John Rupp aligns with investigators. Six drug peddlers were arrested in Hollywood amid questions about connections to liquor sales. Police question Mrs. Rupp and another witness code named Frenchy George to verify details.
Washington report notes hydro electric power sufficient to industrialize a territory 800 miles across centered at Muscle Shoals. The promise came from Thomas W. Martin, president of Alabama Power, before the House military committee as Congress weighs purchasing and developing government owned steam and water power projects. Representative Oliver of Alabama argued the company's option contract may be illegal.
The Senate confirmed the nominations of Secretary Hughes and Secretary Hoover as members of the allied debt funding commission. The judiciary committee’s report on Senator Smoot and Representative Burton’s nominations was extended ten days to report on constitutionality. Secretary Mellon heads the Treasury and serves as ex officio chairman.
Tehran reports Persian government organizes expedition to suppress Kurdish brigand Sinko who threatens Tabriz. Reinforcements include Cossacks from Teheran and northern troops. Colonel Ludenberg leads military actions. Riza Khan pushes to end uprising. Earlier raids included October assault on Sujbulak Lutheran Mission with 600 gendarmes killed after surrender.
Washington reports of Quran smuggling in Georgia are exaggerated says Frederick Dismuke, federal prohibition director, who spoke with Commissioner Haynes on Georgia conditions. Dismuke records of enforcement work in Georgia were very gratifying.
Dr William R Nobyns pastor of South Highland Presbyterian Birmingham addressed the University Club Tuesday. He urged college men to consider Christian work as a life calling and will speak again at the University chapel Wednesday morning. The talk highlighted Southern institutional conditions and the value of association work in spiritual life and noted his prior Army service at Camp Gordon with the Eighty Second Division.
Federal agents seized $65,000 in counterfeit currency and arrested four men after raid at a building on Forty-Second Street and Broadway in New York City. The group allegedly flooded the metropolitan area with spurious $20 bills in recent days.
In a party line division the Senate declined to amend the Anglophone treaty in the first test vote on conference treaties. The tally was 66 to 23 with Borah and France the only ones voting for the amendment. Four Democrats opposed it. Another amendment to bar liquor manufacture and trade was voted down amid laughter.
The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures plans to send free topic lists to about sixteen institutions including Commerce High School and Garfield High for debates on whether motion picture theatres benefit a community. The board emphasizes its focus on the photoplay’s community benefits and has prepared 15 or 16 topics addressing exhibitor concerns, regulation, and safety.
Paris AP report says the reparations commission will handle the American Dye controversy if the U S replies this week to its cable from a month ago. It notes the United States has not stated whether it wants to join a textile alliance or have American dye interests represented in the alliance to receive Germany’s share.
Dublin AP reports the Dail Eireann reconvened for a brief session expected to run several days. Although the agenda is not set, the main issue anticipated is funding the provisional government for the next six months.
London reports on how major powers fund merchant shipping through state aid. France uses mail subventions since 1861, expanding yearly. Japan expanded after 1896 with government-owned steamers. the Netherlands forbids subsidies allowing foreign ships in its trade. Scandinavian nations grant minimal aid, mainly for coastal mail subventions. Portugal limits shipping aid to postal services at home and in colonies.
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