15 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
1
Athens approves playground movement and theaters back the plan. The Ki Club presents Jollies of 1922 at the Juill Theatre tonight with advance sales by Van Noy Wier and Manager Funkenstein at the Colonial box office. Tickets for the benefit show may be scarce after Tuesday’s larger sale.
Larry Gannts column reports on late spring farm work in Oglethorpe County. Farmers improve planting methods using calcium arsenate, discuss cotton yields per acre, and note large sweet potatoes. Mention of calcium arsenate effectiveness, White Way street project plans, and local officials like Judge Wiley Howard.
Chairman McChord told the national convention of railway and public utilities commissioners that state and federal regulators must harmonize to maximize railroad service. He urged joint action, saying there should be no state lines within commerce and that cooperation will prevent conflicts and improve interstate and intrastate rates. He warned that unity of purpose is essential to steer the industry through a national transportation era.
Federal court in Hartwell opens the second day of the Harrison narcotic act case against Dr A P Haney as witnesses are heard. Tuesday saw multiple defendants, including Doc Gosnell and Leonard Eller, face charges related to distilling and whiskey production with various fines and jail terms.
LE BOUREGET France AP reports that famed French aviator M Poiret and his two mechanics were killed Tuesday when their aircraft crashed during the Grand Prix for commercial airplanes competition.
MEMPHIS Tenn plans to exterminate a boll weevil and obtain adequate supply of calcium arsenate to bat the pest. The 1923 conference discussed shortages in Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee, stressing dangers of supply gaps for cotton growers and tension among workers.
The Joint Committee directing the $175,000 school bond money decides not to seek new bids for the Chase Street building after bids exceed the budget. Construction of two school buildings on Chase and Lumpkin streets is to proceed under City Engineer J.W. Barnett. Lumpkin Street plans are in development.
French consuls at Moravia and Adana in Asia Minor have been expelled by the Kemalists after arriving Monday. The move follows a prior expulsion at Bressa a week earlier. French merchants in Constantinople drafted a memorial warning that French economic interests face ruin if the Turkish policy continues.
Dr N G Slaughter was elected chairman of the First Methodist Church Board of Stewarts at a re organization meeting. A W Dozier was elected treasurer and J C McClain secretary with twenty two members on the board. Ten new members were added D D Quillian FP G Birchmore L M Carter G G Bond R Warner Jones J P Knowles R L Moss J G Paine Jr L O Price and E S Sell. Dr Wasson named pastor succeeding Walter Anthony transferred to Florida Conference. Lay leader Jere M Pound and committee chairmen listed with evangelism social service missions Christian education stewardship and other posts highlighted. Dinner gowns in red wine pink and purple tones noted as popular for wedding frocks with smart draperies.
The Irish government and Republican forces clash over control in Dublin inflaming public view. De Valera is reappointed president with a state council claiming sole authority while irregulars intensify attacks on railways and signals. Government forces number around 30,000 with a budget near eight million dollars yearly, yet violence persists. Erskine Childers linked to recent arrest at his cousin’s house, indicating possible immunity or intent. tensions rise as cabinet members reportedly differ on how to halt the irregulars.
SAVANNAH GA The second day of the annual convention of the American Association of Ticket Agents featured a 9 o'clock business session with addresses by the president and officers. At 10 the visitors toured the Savannah Industrial district by trolley and the afternoon included a barbecue at the Country Club followed by a DeSoto hotel dance to close the day.
Frank T. Kidd and Dr J H Hailey of Hartwell spoke in Athens on the ballot battle. Kidd, a state college of agriculture trustee and alumnus, Hailey a Hailey Brothers Drug Company member noted Hart county’s strong business climate and plans to can peppers locally. Hartville…
Mrs W H Felton the Georgia appointee to succeed late Senator Watson plans to attend the extra session in Washington next Monday She says she expects to be sworn in as Georgia’s junior senator but acknowledges the possibility of delays in George's qualification and pay entitlement under 17th amendment and senate rulings Contained in a Cartersville statement she notes national women’s petitioners urging the oath while awaiting final commission status
London observers weigh the looming election as 1,386 candidates vie in 373 constituencies for seats in the House of Commons. Analysts clash on outcomes with Labor gaining momentum in Scotland and Clyde region while Liberal and Conservative races hinge on women voters and wariness toward polls.
Boise report states the contending parties urge the board to grant clemency or parole for a noted slayer linked to Frank, alleging his confession and cooperation with authorities lessened the crime. A decision was set for November 27 after further review of evidence and statements.
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