05 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
1
News from El Paso reports a second clash with Villa forces leaving about thirty killed. American Cavalry forces surprised Mexican bandits as they rested at noon. Pershing’s aide notes losses undetermined. Funston and Carranza rail issue discussed. A second engagement confirms ongoing conflict with Diaz conspirators ordered struck.
A Santer audience reports that the Western drama Hell's Hinges is massive and well worth seeing with admission priced at five and ten cents.
The Union Pacific Overland Limited was robbed at Corlett Junction near Cheyenne Wyoming. A bandit took $450 from passengers as a posse rushed toward the scene.
New York April 4 Nearly a million dollars had been contributed by March 9 to the central committee for relief of Jewish war sufferers. The expense of gathering the contribution nationwide was under three percent.
Hon. George W. Brunson editor of the Greenville Daily News, Greenville South Carolina, is in the city for several days as a guest of his sister Mrs Paul Smith. His visits to Athens are not frequent but he receives a hearty welcome each time.
A list of items including Turnip Salad String Beans Ripe Tomatoes Rutabaga Turnips and Fresh Cream Puffs Fresh Kisses Vanilla Jumbles from Arnold & Abney outlines a selection of baked goods and produce for sale.
Baseball results list several games with scores. Columbia South Carolina defeated Guilford 2 to 0. Virginia tied Georgia 2 to 2. West Virginia Wes leyan defeated Washington and Lee 8 to 7.
Hon John Temple Graves famed Hearst editor and orator will close Athens Flag Day program on April 11 as the municipal flag is unveiled The Banner outlines the complete day program and features as thousands prepare to witness the event Graves heads Hearst Chicago paper and stays in Washington before returning for the ceremony in Athens Georgia on April 11
Clarke county democratic executive committee named delegates to the state convention in Macon on May 3. Selected were Howell C. Erwin Blanton E Fortson Charles Weatherly and Hugh J Rowe with authority to choose alternates if needed.
Specials today at Costa's Delicatessen Shop include extra fancy strawberries Snow White cauliflower extra fancy headed lettuce tender white squash new Irish potatoes snap beans parsley spring onions carrots eggs plants bell peppers phone 1131 Advertise your wants.
Students at the State Normal School anticipate a fair weather field day with a schedule of races jumping events and ball games. Activities run from 9 a m to 1 p m featuring original stunts in athletics and interclass competition.
London reports that French mines near Douaumont and Verdun repelled a German attempt, with retreat in disorder toward Chauffeur Wood. Other German pushes north of Caillette Wood halted. Haucourt attack failed. Dvina region artillery up with no position changes. Austrians seize border ridge near Mount Fumo. Fourth Zeppelin raid on England. Russia cites army reforms. Austria denies Tubantia sinking by its submarine.
The Strand presents the double feature with Henry B. Walthall and Miss Mayo along with the Wonderful company. Today shows new incidents in the mystery of Strange Case of Mary Page as The Discard from Essanay completes the program. Virginia Hammond Earnest Maupain Harry Beaumont and Betty Brown headline a strikingly novel play with surprising climax.
Feare and Last offer the hearing of Dr J W Ruskin with a showing of his nature photographs. Matinee priced 15c for children and 25c for adults, evening 25c children, 50c adults. Seats at Palmer's. The exhibit features spider and lizard scenes, a Columbia snake, Arctic ice scenes, and a zoological lecture praised for clear photography and patient technique.
Augusta Ga April 4 The United States court opened proceedings in the James M Smith estate case with Judge Emory Speer presiding. Lawyers for the Chisolm claimants and others sparred over interventions while the ordinary of Oglethorpe County was authorized to appoint appraisers for valuation. The day saw disputes over representation and motions as the court set 10 o'clock tomorrow for further hearings.
The XV Club gathered for a banquet at the Georgian hosted by W. M. Watson and W. H. Quarterman. Guest Dr. W. A. Lambeth, Dean of the Medical College at the University of Virginia, spoke on College Ideals. Attendees included Tom Thrash Leon L. Folsom W. M. Watson and others.
Prof Charles Herty a leading Southern educator and UNC Chapel Hill faculty member is in town for a few days as a guest of his sister Mrs W D Hooper. He recently taught at the Georgia faculty and was en route home from Atlanta where he delivered an address this week.
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