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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
7
Judge Knox appeals to the United States Supreme Court from a Western District of South Carolina indictment under the national prohibition act. He argues the federal case duplicates a Spartanburg County criminal conviction, claiming double jeopardy under the Constitution.
Mrs. W. H. Storey suffered severe hand injuries when her pet bulldog attacked her this morning as she attempted to rescue it. The incident occurred in Columbus and left her with mangled right hand and cuts on the left.
A muddled collection of candidate notices from Athens listing bids for mayor and several ward alderman positions. Names appear multiple times with subject to the Democratic primary language, vague terms on terms, and references to committees, streets, schools, and city improvement.
New York and New Orleans cotton trends show persistent nervousness over transport disruptions and railroad talk. Prices swing with December near 18.60 to 18.69 in New York, 17.65 to 18.04 in New Orleans, while Liverpool reports mixed gains and early selling pressures.
Chicago markets show a cautious start with wheat firming early then retreating. Corn and oats stay firmer, provisions decline, and cattle and hog receipts press prices. feeders and veal show modest gains while sheep drop slightly. Cash wheat bids and livestock trends reflect uneven demand as traders weigh futures directions.
The column compiles prices from New York New Font tawny, and Chicago potato markets with a brief note on Savannah naval stores and cottonseed products. It lists tonnages for turpentine rosin and various cottonseed products, including crushed seed, refined products, cake meal, linters, and exports for two months ending September 30, with on-hand stocks and year-over-year comparisons.
Report details ongoing church improvements including spire recovery and repainting. Interior updates a praised feature with varnished doors and panels, exterior woodwork refreshed in a mahogany stain.
In New York on Tuesday Liberty bonds closed with varied yields across series. Foreign exchange rates show minor fluctuations. The Wall Street session hints at cautious optimism with some rail and equipment stocks firmer while American Sugar weakens. About 400,000 shares traded as industrials and rails move, with Royal Dutch and Standard Oil among notable movers.
The report details scattered buying and selling across New York and port markets, with references to December and January cotton bids, Liverpool price action, and notable activity in Galveston and Brunswick. It discusses downward price pressures influenced by geopolitical and labor strike fears, plus analyst cautiousness on near-term recovery.
Washington officials announced the cancellation of several contracts tied to veterans affairs amid concerns over the exploitation of former service members in commercial schools and vocational training programs. The action targets programs across parts of the country as the forces seek to curb abuses and protect veterans.
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