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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
5
The report outlines tonight and Friday weather for multiple southern states. Partly cloudy conditions persist with temperature changes expected in portions of the Southeast, with showers possible in southern areas tonight or Friday.
AP market report covers foreign bar silver prices and Mexican dollars, Liberty bonds closing levels, and money market conditions in New York. It lists call money rates, time loan activity, and prime commercial paper, plus foreign exchange quotes for major currencies and commodities in the stock market opening activity with several named securities and firms.
Early trading in Chicago markets showed irregular wheat and corn futures with mixed cash quotes. Hog and pork values firmed on higher quotations while cattle receipts and hog sales varied, closing with a stronger finish and overall activity near 860,000 shares.
The New York cotton market opened with gains as weather fears and demand expectations influenced prices. New Orleans and Liverpool quotes showed small advances while reports of active cotton goods trade offset by abundant new trap cotton. Prices fluctuated through the day with December near 22.66 to close around 22.50, spot middling around 22.70 in New York and 22.00 in New Orleans.
New York raw sugar and naval stores show varied moves with declines and gains. Turpentine sales and stock data trace receipts and duties in Savannah while grain and dairy prices edge higher in New York and Chicago markets. Poultry and eggs hold firm, butter rises, and potatoes trade with modest shifts across regions.
Card of Thanks expressing gratitude for kindness shown by White friends during the illness and death of his wife. William Morton
Fire in the Argonaut mine shaft traps 47 miners since Sunday. Heat and flames jeopardize salvage. rescue teams open three escape routes from the Kennedy mine and push 1900 to 4600 foot levels to reach the trapped group. Experts hold to hope of survivors amid a long, difficult breakthrough.
Irate brother Joe Maddox interrupted service at Eberneezer church in Clarke County court room fashion calling the judge's order a dogfall and prompting his arrest for disturbing public worship. factions at the church have repeatedly battled over injunctions and pastor status.
Walter R. McDonald, candidate for the Railroad Commission now called the Public Service Commission, visited Athens in support of his bid. A Lumpkin Law School graduate from the University of Georgia, he serves in the legislature from Richmond County. His opponents are M. L. Johnson and J. Bb. Palmour, seeking the seat held by Murphy Candler, who is not running.
August saw nearly double the number of white marriage licenses compared with July with twenty licenses granted. Names listed include R A Blaine and Morelle Elizabeth Langford, J B Maxwell and Daisy A Parson, B A Wood and Annie M Pearce, Ward and Stella Pittman, Albert L Stein and Bessie Goodman, Clarence J Webb and Nell Gordon Bryan, W J Anderson and Rosena A Gors, L Ginn and Ruth Bullock, Hugh Weatherly Jr and Rae Colle, Albert Sidney Bergna McCorkle, Estelle Collins, B L Weston and Ilene Bray, Asa Born and Floy Nunnally, George M Campbell and Gertrude Crowe, W W Wade and Gladys Brown, W L Tillett and Elma Moore, Riley Coleman and Bertha Hall, D Stone Jr and Willie Adams, W Colloy Thornton and Lillian Macon.
Lawrence textile strike ends as Methuen and Pemberton mills capitulate to wage demands and restore the pre March 27 scale on Sept 5. About 18 000 workers expected back in September as factory operations begin moving again.
Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Western railroads to give preference to perishable products and fuel when operations may cause freight congestion or a blockade. The emergency rules mirror those long in effect east of the Mississippi and apply to western lines during disruption.
Winchester Va The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia in session here ended its five day reunion Thursday after adopting a standing committee and reports. Veterans and friends then enjoyed a sightseeing trip to old battle grounds.
The Storm draws enthusiastic crowds at the Palaee Theatre in Northwoods with a striking snowstorm scene and a vivid fire sequence. George Langdon McCormick leads a strong cast including House Peters in a celebrated screen adaptation cited as one of the decade’s finest stage-to-film transitions.
A former U S agent alleges he faced bias and mistreatment while under arrest in a recent affidavit. He claims discrimination and wrongful handling during the incident and seeks accountability.
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