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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
7
Maps of school residents are being prepared by the sgassiers in city schools. They will show the number of pupils in each grade across city blocks. Superintendent G. G. Bond announced the effort Thursday to assist in completing a survey of schools for eventual improvements.
Kiwanis Club held its regular semi monthly luncheon at 2 o clock in City Y M C A with many ministers attending the Northeast Bible conference as guests. Charles F E Martin presided and a club ministers photo was taken after talks.
Athens Gas & Light argues before the railroad commission that its current 1.90 rate should be raised to 2.52 to yield about eight percent return. Attorneys claim 1920–21 revenue was below expenses, justify the higher rate by costs, value, and comparisons, noting North Carolina gas prices range 1.85 to 2.60 and Georgia’s top is 1.90. Nobody asked for a rate cut.
From Murcia Spain the Associated Press reports the assassination of Julian Perez Laxone, leader of the Spanish provincial reformist party. He was slain Wednesday by a group among his political adherents. A suspect named Bevan pavalinntae was arrested while others escaped amid chaotic claims.
The coast guard appoints Lieut Jack as admiral of a newly created prohibition navy. He is loaned from the coast guard to lead enforcement actions against naval smuggling and evasion, coordinating with other agencies.
Walter A. Unger assistant treasurer of Evanspeal Institute funds pleaded guilty to stealing 12000 dollars. Sentence deferred for a week to permit return of funds. The report also notes a five year lease of Chick Springs Sanitarium for veterans training with initial annual rent of 50000 dollars scaling to 30000 dollars by year five.
The February rise in farm products marks a key shift since 1920 with wheat and cotton moving up while hogs and cattle show improved prospects. Excess debt during the boom led to strained banks and forced cattle sales, and a looming return to normal European finances is needed for lasting stability. Textile strikes in New England press for lower costs, while coal and rail sectors face wage and pricing tensions that constrain employment and manufacturing profitability.
New York cotton opened subdued but steady with May and July bids lifting into the day. New Orleans spot cotton held steady at 15.60 to 16.76, while Liverpool and New York futures showed modest gains amid improving demand and finance-market influences.
A wild bull charged through Augusta downtown Thursday afternoon, injuring several people before a traffic officer shot it dead at the busiest city corner. Police and witnesses described chaotic scenes as bystanders fled the path of the charging animal.
The market report notes heavy stock activity with Allied Chemical and Allis-Chalmers among leaders, and American Tobacco and Sumatra Tobacco advancing. Bond quotes show Liberty bonds and various 4s near 97 to 98, while call money around 3 percent and foreign exchange steady with mixed European rates.
Chicago markets show wheat opening with mixed prices and a slight upturn driven by speculative buying. Corn and oats display mixed bids, with hogs firm and cattle and sheep trading steadier to weaker as supplies and demand shift in Chicago and St. Louis reports.
Raw sugar rose to 3.98 for centrifugal while refined stayed at 6.30 for fine granulated. New York poultry showed regular live fowls and dressed prices with western chickens 27 48 and turkeys 42 61. Dairy markets in New York noted steady butter and egg prices with cheese firm and dairy receipts around 2,594. Chicago potato prices showed varied declines in Wisconsin and Minnesota sacked round whites and russets across several price ranges.
The Royal Weaving Company textile department halted operations for weeks due to a strike. An announced walkout by weavers caused stoppage of the looms. About 300 pickets gathered at the Crown Magnatiane plant near Attleboro Massachusetts without incident.
A funeral was held at a Southern Methodist church for County Judge J Lee McCrory of Colugia County and his wife. McCrory, 73, served as judge for 23 years and died Wednesday. the couple to be interred at their old family home in Eliaville, Ga after a train transfer.
Washington officials say a coal strike could depress business but expect no government action until public hardship appears. Treasury experts note nonunion mine output may cushion impacts and foresee no anticipatory measures before situation grows serious.
General Emilion Aguinaldo testified before the Senate committee on privileges and elections proposing replacing written candidate names with printed photos to help illiterate voters. The plan aims to reduce deception at the polls amid election law reforms. The Shipping Board meanwhile received 26 bids to sell most of its fleet. bid opening delayed due to Vice President Farley’s absence.
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