Senate delays tolls repeal as witnesses stall interoceans panel
Washington April 10 The Senate interoceans commission postponed action on repealing the Panama canal tolls exemption until Monday due to lack of witnesses. The bill likely won t reach the Senate for a fort night amid speculation that opponents of trust legislation are delaying it to block other measures. Senator O Gorman, chairing the committee, reviewed records of the unratified treaty with Colombia granting free canal use for coastwise shipping.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Interoceans Commission
Senate
O'Gorman
Colombia
Great Britain
DuBose Urged to Run for House Seat in Local Election
Citizens discuss the upcoming election with three candidates for two offices. Bebér Toombs DuBose, currently a district senator, is urged to enter the lower house. Support emphasizes his prior appropriations for Clarke County educational institutions and potential impact on the county. He is expected to decide within days.
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Bebéter Toombs DuBose
Clarke County
DuBose
Special BuFwalds Today Groceries Deals
Special today offers include New and Old Irish potatoes at low prices, fine lettuce and English peas by the quart. Silver Leaf Lard, self rising flour, Nonpariel and White Rabbit flour, water-ground meal, 23 pounds sugar and a fresh line of fancy groceries. Call 646.
25000 Tomato Plants Now Ready for Delivery
Costa's offers 25 000 tomato plants all varieties ready for delivery at 150 per dozen with a special price on large quantities. Phone 697.
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Costa’s
Bill Campbell Sings at Classic Theater Today
Bill Campbell, a favorite, performs at the Classic Theater today from 4 20 to 10 30 p m He features in He ll Have to Get Out and Get Under in the Georgia Glen Club program Hear Bill he s good
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Bill" Campbell
Georgia Glen Club
Bill
Tax Digest Deadline Shortened to May One
Clarke County Tax Receiver J H Dorsey warns residents that the Tax Digest closes May 1 instead of July 1. File state and county returns before the new deadline to avoid penalties.
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J. H. Dorsey
Clarke County
Clean-up Week Scheduled April Thirteenth to Eighteenth
The city urges a full week of cleaning for April 13 to 18 with the mayor, council, board of health, and chambers of commerce calling on residents to tidy yards alleys streets and parks. Prizes offered by merchants include cuff links, pins, baseball suits and more for top pledge-signers, though the signature contest is deferred to a later cleaning period.
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Board of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Pasolo
Clare Heidler
C. A. Scudder
Davison-Nicholson Co
McGregor Co
H. R. Paler & Sons
Regional Bank Committee Defends Atlanta Selection
Washington April 10. The Federal Reserve Bank organization committee defended its choice of regional banks Atlanta and Dallas over New Orleans. It cited a favorable poll from national banks, stronger Atlanta deposits and loans, and said the banks would be bankers banks rather than ordinary commercial banks. It also defended choosing other sites as final.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Freneral Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Dallas
New Orleans
Judge Rules Against Federal Baseball League in Killifer Case
Federal Judge Sessions denied the Chicago Federal League clubs’ bid to restrain catcher William Killifer from playing with the Philadelphia Nationals. The court found the reserve clause invalid and unforceable and ruled the Federals acted with unclean hands. The decision may prompt an appeal as the Federals claim to have dropped the clause in contracts.
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Associated Press
Grande Rapids
Mich
Federals
Killifer
Philadelphia
Organized Ball
President Wilson Enjoys Easter Recess at Springs
President Wilson and his family spend Easter at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. He golfed before a crowd, attended a Princeton glee club concert, and rode with his wife in the afternoon. Secretary McAdoo is expected tomorrow as the party plans to return to Washington Thursday for the weekend.
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Springs
Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. V
Wilson
Princeton Glee Club
McAdoo
Washington
Elephants and Men Bathing at Hagenbeck Wallace Show
Remarkable pictures from the Hagenbeck Wallace circus captured last summer reveal dangers and tricks, including men with lions and tigers riding horses. Four reels amounting to nearly a mile of film promise original, entertaining insights into circus life. Elite Theater will exhibit them next Monday April 13 with 5 and 10 cent admissions.
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Elite
Treaty with Colombia promises free Panama Canal use
Washington reports a new U S Colombia treaty signed in Bogota proposes free canal passage for Colombian warships troop ships and supply vessels. Secretary Bryan says the clause mirrors the 1909 British approved but unratified provision. Senator O Gorman believes it could bolster the U S coastwise exemption claim.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Colombia
Bogota
Panama Canal
Bryan
Great Britain
O'Gorman
United State
Gunmen Pleas Fail to Move Governor in Rosenthal Case
The four gunmen convicted of Herman Rosenthal's murder failed to change Governor Glynn's stance after attorney C. G. F. Whale sent a memorandum backing the alibi for Dago Frank Cirofici. Another communication allegedly exonerating the four did not reach the governor, and personal pleas likewise failed.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
C. G. F. Whale
Herman Rosenthal
Glynn
Dago Frank
Cirofici
Harry” Wallon
Slidge Webber
Sam Schepps
Jack Rose
Washington waits for Tampico news
Officials in Washington await word on the Rebels attack in Tampico where oil properties and foreign plants face shelling. Rear Admiral Mayo’s ships protest as shells drop around sites. Consular agent Carothers in El Paso to urge Carnaza to treat Spaniards individually, not en masse.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tampico
Mayo
Carothers
el Paso
Carranza
Fresh Produce Lot at Bells Today
Local market advertises a wide stock including corn okra tomatoes salsify carrots green cabbage onions and lettuce with fresh eggs butter strawberries and bell peppers. Arnold & Abney advertise produce and offer phone numbers 118 and 1076 for orders with limited quantities available today.
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van Camp
South Ga
Arnold & Abney
New York Gunmen Face Possible New Trial in Rosenthal Case
Justice Goff orders District Attorney Whitman to show cause why four convicts awaiting electrocution at Sing Sing should not get a new trial. The order cites newly discovered evidence including an affidavit naming a different shooter and placing Schepps, Webber, and Vallon in the getaway auto.
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Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court
Goff
Whitman
Sing Sing
Herman Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Schepps
Webber
Vallon
Qualifying Matches Set For Cloverhurst April Tourney
Yesterday afternoon at Cloverhurst Country Club the April tourney qualifiers were determined and paired for today’s runoff. The pairs include Scudder and W E Jackson, Morton Hodgson and Prof McWhorter, Hodgson with Mell, S Morris and Walter Hodgson, Black and A W Brooks, Harry Hull and R F Brooks, Paul Jackson and Prof Hooper, John Morris and Cunningham. Hull posted a net 47.
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Cloverhurst Country Club
Scudder
W. E. Jackson
Morton Hodgson
McWhorter
Hodgson
Mell
S. Morris
Walter Hodgson
Black
A. W. Brooks
Harry Hull
R. F. Brooks
Paul Jackson
Hooper
John Morris
Cunningham
Hull
Touching sight at eight year old Lochlin funeral
The Baxter street school's third grade and teacher Ruby Harbin visited the home after the service for James Lochlin eight year old who died in Atlanta after an operation. The burial took place at Bethabara church as the procession returned to the school.
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James Lochlin
Atlanta
Baxter Street
Tilas Ruby Harbin
Bethabara Church
Funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Little Held at Hebron Church
The funeral for Mrs. Lucinda Little of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon at Hebron church around 1 o clock. Rev S J Cartledge led the services as a son of the longtime pastor the late Rev Groves Cartledge. Several from Athens attended the ceremony for the estimable lady.
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Lucinda Little
Commerce
Hebron
S. J. Cartledge
Groves Cartledge
Athens
Personal difficulty leads to charges against Kendale and Blackwell
R Kendale and B W Blackwell, both alias Kendale and Blackwell, face recorder today on a disorderly conduct charge after an escalating joke turned into a fight in Athens. Capt John A Cobb of Americus visits Athens this week as a relative of Judge Andrew J Cobb and Mrs A S Erwin, a veteran and county official. Williamson's offers fresh Irish potatoes, beans, tomatoes, teas, lettuce, celery, peppers, cranberries and more.
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R. Kendale
John A. Cobb
Americus
Athens
Andrew J. Cobo
A. S. Erwin
Sumpter County
Williamson's
Who is this prominent Athens citizen today
The Banner features a longtime Athens resident who arrived in 1885 from the Confederate service to build business and public trust. Now a large property owner and active contributor, he is described as vigorous and cheerful, father of prominent children, and a public spirited figure. Readers are invited to recognize him.
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Athens
Georgia
Commission Pursues Mandamus Over New Haven Financials
The Interstate Commerce Commission sought details of alleged improper funds transfers between the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and its subsidiary the New England Navigation Company and the Billard Company. Witnesses refused to testify. Hearings postponed to April 29.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The
New England Navigation Company
Billard Company
New Haven
Successful meeting at Young Harris church
One of the most successful meetings of recent years was held at the Young Harris Memorial Methodist church this week. Rev. Robert M. Dixon preached with directness and power. Congregations were attentive and the morning prayers provided strength and inspiration. All are invited to attend these meetings.
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Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church
Robert M. Dixon
Dixon
Chapter F to Meet at Judge Cobb's Residence
Chapter F of Emmanuel thultd will meet with Mrs. Mary Campbell at Judge Cobb's residence Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock.
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Emmanuel Thultd
Mary Campbell
Judge Cobb
Fresh Strawberries and Produce Arrive for Afternoon Delivery
Local ad notes strawberries arriving at 4 pm with fresh asparagus and beets. Orders encouraged this morning for Williamson's and Arnold & Abney delivery.
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Williamson's
Arnold & Abney
U S Officer Affronted Then Apology Reported
In Tampico, U S paymaster and marines sent for gasoline were arrested by Mexican Federals, paraded, and released. Huerta apologized and promised punishment while Admiral Mayo demanded a formal salute to the American flag within 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
Tampico
Dolphin
Huerta
Admiral Mayo
Rebels Take the Town of San Pedro
Jaarez Mexico April 10 Federals evacuated San Pedro forty miles northeast of Torreon after a rebel attack led by Villa reports. Rebels returned with reinforcements causing a Federal retreat. An unconfirmed report says Tampico fell to Rebels and Carranza heads to Torreon to set up new headquarters.
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Associated Press
Jaarez
Mexico
San Pedro
Torreon
Villa
Carranza
Tampico
Empress Dowager of Japan Dies After Long Illness
Tokio reports the Empress Dowager of Japan died tonight after a long illness. The court enters mourning for one year and the coronation of the emperor will be postponed for over a year.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Bryan in Florida for rest in Miami
Washington April 10 Secretary Bryan and his wife plan to leave Tuesday for an indefinite stay at their winter home in Miami Fla. Bryan remains weak from recent illness and will rest in the South to regain strength.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Miami
Fla
South
Weather forecast hints at fair Easter in southeast
The Weather Bureau said indications point to a fair and warm Easter in southeastern states. However a storm over Texas and Lake Superior complicates the forecast.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau Tonight
Texas
Lake Superior
Handel and Warren Works Featured at FASTER CONTATA
First Methodist Church presents a program directed by Mrs Richardson with Mrs Davis at the organ. Performances include Handel Messiah selections Magdalene by Warren with Mr Saunders solo and Gallia motet for mixed voices by Gound. Evening concert at 8 30 p m.
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First Methodist Church
Davis
Richardson
Messiah
Handell
Magdalene
Warren
Saunders
Gallia
Gound
Chancellor Barrow Speaks at Hartwell Rally
Chancellor Barrow of the University of Georgia spoke at an educational rally in Hartwell attended by residents from Hart County and surrounding counties. The speech highlighted statewide educational goals and civic participation.
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Barrow
Hartwell
Hart
The
University of Geo
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