Georgia Wins Doubleheader In Sloppy Two Hour Marathon
Georgia outlasted West Virginia Wesleyan 10 to 9 in a lengthy two hour game with fifteen errors and flashes of strong hitting. Clements McWhorter and Brown led the offense, while Corley endured rough fourth and fifth innings as Georgia held a seven run lead then withstood a late WVW rally.
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Georgia
Wesleyans
Lusty
Clements
McWhorter
Brown
Harrison
Texas
Neal
Corley
Sanford Field
Gina
Mr. Strawbury
Ginn
McWhorter Clements
Bob
Henderson
Torbet
Holden
Mystery in Clinton area as three Seivers are killed
In Clinton Tennessee on April 1 a suspected triple murder unfolds as Millard Seivers is found shot in the head and his parents Jacob and Mrs Seivers are discovered dead in the dining room. Officers report no clues yet and the wife heard a pistol blast awakening to the scene.
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Associated Press
Clinton, Tenn
Millard Seivers
Jacob Seivers
Millard
Seivers
Post Office Officials Review Need for Extra Carrier in Athens
Two post office headquarters officials visit Athens to assess the city’s demand for an additional carrier. The postmaster has urged relief from the heavy parcel post load, noting average weights per carrier range from 50 to over 110 pounds.
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Department
Athens
Post
Washington
Notorcycle
Parcel Post
Athens Plans Clean Up Drive Next Monday
Citizens of Athens are urged to join a citywide cleanup starting next Monday April 1. The effort unites the women’s club, the mayor and council, the Chamber of Commerce, the board of health, and local businessmen to ensure a successful day.
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Athens
Women’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health
Business Men
Senate moves on Panama tolls repeal in Senate committee
Washington April 1 action on the Panama tolls repeal bill goes to the Senate interoceanic canals committee where the measure passed the House yesterday. Senator O Gorman will call the meeting. administration forces push for speedy repeal while some oppose public hearings. Norris introduces arbitration proposal. the press notes conflicting claims of committee majorities. A separate note covers the Atlantic Compress property sale misattribution clarified as by Lipscomb, Anderson and Mull for the present president of the compress company.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Interoceanic Canals
House
O'Gorman
Owen
White House
Administration
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Poindenter
Atlantic Compress Company
C. A. Rowland
Atlanta
A. Lipscomb
D. G. Anderson
Frarry Mull
Eastern Rail Rate Decision May Be Rendered This Month
Washington April 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission will continue hearings on the Eastern railroads freight rate request until testimony is completed. Despite pressure the railroads cannot finish final arguments tomorrow night as planned. The case drew moral debate in the capital tied to a La Follette bill restricting influence on the commission.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
LaFollette
Pension for Widows of Spanish American War Soldiers
Washington April 1 The House passed a bill authorizing pensions for widows and minor children of officers and men who served in the Spanish war the Philippine insurrection and the Boxer uprising in China The measure passed by 276 to 54 in a late session and awaits Senate action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
China
House
Doctor narrowly escapes death in runaway horse incident
Dr Rubenstein suffered serious injuries after a horse and buggy bolted on Broad Street Monday evening. He was thrown from the seat and caught between the buggy body and wheels, yet escaped with few broken bones, a feat that astonished onlookers.
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Dr. Rubenstein
Broad Street
Feature Day at the Elite Theater Promo Card
Daniel, a splendid Vitagraph animal picture in three reels, and The Desert Tribesman, a two-reel Thanhauser drama, headline today’s program. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Tomorrow Perils of Pauline in three reels. Trade Day window cards by Goodale. St.
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Daniel
Vitagraph
Thanhouser
Pauline
Adv
Goodale
Chautauqua Week in Athens Under High School Sponsorship
Athens to host a week long Redpath Chautauqua from April 27 to May 3 with a waterproof canopy, city location on South Lumpkin Street near White Avenue, and multiple daily programs. Notable acts include Maurer Sisters, Wolff Christiansen Baker, Ben Greet Players, Cathedral Choir, Kryl's Band, Farinelli Trio, Edward Reno, Kellog Haines Singing Company, and Dunbar Male Quartet.
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Athens
Athens High School
Redpath Bureau
Washington
Lumpkin Street
Coca Cola Company
Morton Lot
White Avenue
Maurer Sisters
Everett Kemp
Edward Amherst Ott
Misses Wolff
Christiansen
Baker
W. A. Colledge
Wollff-Christaansen-Baker
Ben Greet
Mo Roundtable
Cathedral Choir
Marcus Kellerman
Kryl’s
Farinelli
Bureau
Edward Reno
Kellog-Haines Singing Company
Montaville Flowers
Haines-Kellog Company
Dunbar
Geo. D. Alden
Redpath
Negro Attacks Father Then Tied to Sapling
Uncle Reud Jackson brought a man known as Judge Moore to the county prison after Moore allegedly attacked his father with an axe at his home. Neighbors restrained Moore and tied him to a small tree for several hours before authorities debated issuing a sanity warrant.
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Reud” Jackson
Judge
Wanted to Buy Small Boy's Bicycle In Good Condition
A short personal notice seeks a small boy's bicycle in good condition. Contact through Box 223 or telephone 377 for responses.
For Rent 6-Room House at $3 50 Weekly
Public notice lists rental rates with a six room house at three dollars fifty per week and a four room house at two dollars fifty per week listed by U fi Davenport it.
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U. Fi. Davenport. It
Torreon Still in Battle After Partial Takeover
In Juarez on April 1 General Villa denied Torreon had fallen. He said only part of the city was seized and the fight continues toward a final triumph. Details of troop movements remained unclear and no confirmation of a dynamite attack on Maas forces was reported.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Torreon
Villa
Col
Fidel Avila
Gomez Palacio
Maas
Herrera
Hundred Million Capital for Federal Reserve Banks
The comptroller of the currency reports the new federal reserve banking system may start with about one hundred million dollars in capital for all districts. Based on 7,494 banks reporting, total capital could reach around 31.8 billion, with member banks subscribing six percent to push reserve capital near 197 million though actual working capital may be half as mandatory subscriptions.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Banking System
Comptroller
Reserve Board
Dr J H Swafford To Locate In Athens
Dr J H Swafford of Chattanooga Tennessee is in Athens on a tour of inspection. A Vanderbilt Medical College graduate he has spent the past year at the State Hospital of Pennsylvania in Scranton. He arrives highly vouched for and would be warmly welcomed if he settles in Athens.
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J. H. Swafford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Athens
Vanderbilt Medical College
State Hospital of Pennsylvania
Scranton
Indictments Returned Against Natchez Bank Officials
Adams county grand jury indicted A. G. Campbell president and S. H Lowenberg and R. Lee Wood vice presidents of the defunct First Natchez Bank for accepting deposits after insolvency. They gave bond.
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Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
Adams County
Majestic Today Showcases Thrilling Feature and Vitagraph Masterpiece
The Majestic presents a sensational drama to captivate audiences from start to finish. Also screened is Vitagraph’s two reel prize winner The Portrait, a story said to inspire and delight the heart.
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Warner
Bad Year Ahead for Ownerless Dogs in Georgia
Special to the Banner reports that Georgia faces a tough year for stray dogs as bite cases rise across cities. Authors warn councils and the legislature may act, noting numerous incidents and the growing call for stricter control measures.
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Banner
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Carolina
Three More Victims in China Clipper Crash
An accident report lists Leon Testulat, pilot, and Clement Avigny, passenger, among three more victims as their aeroplane caught fire and collapsed during flight.
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White
Piers¢ Leon Testulat
Clement Avigny
Witherspoon Chosen to Succeed General Wood
Major General William W Witherspoon assistant chief of staff to the army was selected to replace Major General Leonard Wood as chief of staff. General Wood's term ends April 22. The decision was learned today in Washington, D C.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William W. Witherspoon
Army
Leonard Wood
April Fool Day in the State Capital
Special to the Barner reports April Fool jokes in Atlanta with newsboys and messenger boys pulling old gags. Empty pocketbook pranks, stringed packages, and blue ribbon bric a brac caused slips and bent toes while Friend March’s rainout ends with a fish note.
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Atlanta
Newsies
Messenger Boys
Friend March
Georgia Seeks Action to Curb Wandering Dogs
Officials urge summer measures to restrict stray dogs amid reports of rabies or suspected rabies in Georgia. A strong sentiment grows for municipal or statewide steps to reduce dog dangers and rid the state of the menace of worthless dogs.
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Georgia
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