Lipscomb Declines to Seek Re-election to Clarke County Seat
Hon F A Lipscomb representative from Clarke County announces he will not run again in the coming primary. He cites business reasons but notes his term saw the tax equalization law passed, a major statute benefiting Clarke County and the state. Athens Banner, April 16 1914.
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F. A. Lipscomb
Thie County
Clarke County
Lipscomb
Athens
H. J. Rowe
Clarke
General Assembly
Federal Court Opens for Moonshine Case Bonds
Federal court today handles numerous moonshine cases with defendants seeking amicable bond adjustments to avoid non appearance. Judge Newman believes the batch can be disposed of by noon as corn planting season presses.
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Newman Belives
Art Exhibit Highlights School Decoration Value
An art exhibit week showcases school decoration and refinement as public interest rises. The display continues this week and next, inviting the community to view works that reflect education and culture through artistic effort.
Huerta Salutes Flag as US Accepts Apology for Tampico Incident
The United States accepts General Huerta’s offer to salute the Stars and Stripes in apology for the Tampico arrest incident. The salute will be returned with a salute to the Mexican flag, easing tensions as officials plan ongoing steps and naval posture near Mexico. John Lind and Secretary Bryan are prominent in the day’s diplomacy as foreign governments show interest.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
General Huerta
Stars and Stripes
Tampico
Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Washington City
Mexico City
State Department
Navy Department
Bryan
White House
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Senate
House Foreign Relations Committee
John Lind
Athens High School Delegation Heads to Eighth District Meet
A large Athens High School delegation travels to Madison today and tomorrow for the Eighth District gathering. Teachers, about a dozen pupils in literary and track events, the baseball team, mandolin club youths, and many holiday pupils accompany to support and enjoy the trip.
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Madisoff
Athens
Mandolin Club
Clarke County Officials Participate in State Road Meeting
Clarke County commissioners and officers attended a state road meeting in Atlanta. University of Georgia engineering head Prof C M Strahan spoke. Commissioners McLeroy Bramblett joined organizing and legislative committees signaling county prominence. About 50 to 60 counties represented with Pennybacker and other American Highway Association members present.
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Clarke County Commissioners Officers
State Road Meeting
Atlanta
Clarke County
C. M. Strahan
Department of Engineering and Good Roads
University
Slack
Madison County
Hodgson
Nacnochee
McLeroy
Bramblett
Bramblettt
Pennybacker
American Highway Association
Attorneys Pave Way for Appeal in Frank Case
In Atlanta on April 16 two motions were filed to annul the guilty verdict and to grant a new trial on newly discovered evidence. Leon Frank, the superintendent, faces a hanging sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan, a 10 year old factory girl. A judge will hear arguments on April 22 regarding trial irregularities and potential constitutional questions.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leon Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
United States Supreme Oooort
Carranza Would Have Stayed U S Friend Regardless
Dr Henry Allen Tupper, special commissioner of the international peace forum, said General Carranza would remain friendly to the United States no matter Huerta's actions in the recent crisis. He passed through New Orleans en route to Washington and said Carranza would issue a statement tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Carranza
Constitutionalists
United States
Huerta
Henry Allen Tupper
International Peace Forum
Washington
Georgia royal arcanum honors Judge West in Gainesville
Judge H S West of Athens received the highest Georgia grand council honor as grand regent and was named past grand regent. He was unanimously chosen as the first supreme council representative for this year in New York, with next year’s meeting in San Francisco. Georgia officials named include R B Russell and others with roles listed. Next state grand council will meet in Carrollton.
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H. S. West
Grand Council
Royal Arcanum of
Georgia
Georgia Grand Council
Gainesville
Supreme Council of the Order
New York
San Francisco
Supreme Council
R. B Russell
Russellville
Gaines Sideantvette W. Ak Green
Atlanta
L. Will ‘Ford
Madison
Henry McAlpin
Savannah
Athens
R. P. Lester
Covington
E. P. H. Ruland
Augusta
B. J. Edwards
Monroe
F. J. Kane
Rome
D. L. Christian
C.M. Milan
Cartersville
T. M. Hawes
Elberton
C. A. Armistead
State Grand Council
Carrollton
Double Barred Meeting of the Commandery
Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Knights Templar holds two gatherings this afternoon at 5 and tonight at 8 to confer Red Cross and Temple degrees. Nearly twenty candidates are prepared to receive the degrees, and all Sir Knights are urged to attend both sessions.
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Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery
Knights Templar
Red Cross
Temple
Fresh Produce Sale Promises 25 000 Tomato Plants
Costa's and Arnold & Abney advertise large vegetable specials with 15c items for tomatoes peppers lettuce cucumbers and more at bulk prices. They promote delivery phone numbers 697 and 1076. An unrelated line mentions a court scene with defense and judge discussing Frank remaining out of court after verdict.
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Arnold & Abney
Frank
Forty Thousand Dollar Fire on Broad Street
A forty thousand dollar fire on Broad Street yesterday damaged the stores of Eberhart and Davis and M. Link and Son, with five thousand more in building damage. The blaze started in the rear of Eberhart and Davis, fire crews battled the flames, hoses burst multiple times, and nearby walls saved adjacent shops. Insurance covered most building losses. Eberhart and Link carried partial coverage on stock, with salvage estimated at 20 to 25 percent. Chief Brooks collapsed from smoke while managing crowds. no other injuries reported.
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Eberhart & Davis
M. Link & Son
Broad Street
du Pree
Eberhart and Davis
Jackson
Broad Streets
Eberhart
Scarborough
Etowah
Hancock Avenue
Gainesville
Royal Arcanum
Athens
Clayton Street
Johnson Shoe Company
Sol J. Boley’s
DuPree
J. A. Hunnicutt
J. C. Jester
S. B. Wilkins
E. I. Smith
Abe Link
Cohen Place
Weaderly
Southern Express Company
Brooks
Fire Committee of Council
Judge Holden Likely to Enter Georgia Governor Race
The Banner notes strong indications Judge Horace M. Holden will run for governor of Georgia. He is a prominent lawyer with farming interests and former Northern circuit judge and Georgia Supreme Court justice. Support from editors and citizens pours in as an official announcement and platform are anticipated.
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Holden
Horace M. Holden
Georgia
Judge Holden
Supreme Court of Georgia
Navy Chief Promises Readiness as Fleet Sails for Mexico
Rear Admiral Badger, commander of the Atlantic fleet, stated readiness for any order as his ships departed Hampton Roads for Mexico. Secretary Daniels defended liquor bans on warships and urged public support for the navy at the Navy League banquet. Nearby ads promote produce and seafood from Arnold & Abney and O'Farrell Cash Grocery Co.
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Associated Press
New York
Badger
Hampton Roads
Mexico
Daniels
Navy League of the United States
Dewey
Manilla
John Paul Jones
Bon Homme Richard
Navy
Institute of Christian Woman Mission Board Opens
The Institute of Christian Woman’s Board of Missions opened last night at the Christian church with strong attendance. Rev. Stanley R. Grubb led the devotional and Mrs. Nanna Crozier Wood spoke on The World's Call A Vision. Mrs. Birdie Farrar Omer discussed The Relation of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions to our Men and Millions Movement. The program for today includes devotional services, field mapping, foreign field needs, mountain work, and missions study with leaders from Athens Bishop Watkinsville and Winder.
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Institute of Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
Stanley R. Grubb
Glean Allen
Nanna Crozier Wood
College Park
Christian Woman's Board of Missiona
Birdie Farrer Omer
Weat Point
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Mabel Langford
J. M. Mayne
Bishop
Mary P. McCorkle
Maxeys
Athens
Young People's Department
Watkinsville
Birdie Farrar Omer
India
R. B. Dixon
Birdie Meadow
Winder
Christian Woxman’s Board of Missions
Fire damages Broad street buildings in Athens blaze
Adjusters from major insurance companies witnessed a fire that damaged Eberhart Davis and Link Son in the Dew Pree building on Broad street in Athens. The group had been in Winterville for a Pittard fire matter and were en route to their offices when the blaze occurred. Vernon Hall of Atlanta inspected nearby structures to ensure proper waste and trash precautions.
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Broad Street
Eberhart & Davis and
Link & Son
Dew Pree
Winterville
Pittard
Athens
Vernon Hall
Atlant
Bell's Today Offers Fresh Produce and Eggs
Fancy lemons and oranges priced by the dozen. apples 30c. tomatoes 2 cans 15c. turnip salad 15c per peck. South Ga syrup 50c per gallon. fresh eggs 21c per dozen. big lot of fat hens advertised. phone number 118.
The Perils of Pauline at the Elite in three reels
The second installment of the Pearl White serial plays at the Elite theater with the amazing $25,000 prize story. Fresh Tomatoes Fresh String Beans New Irish Potatoes Turnip Salad O Farrell Cash Grocer Co Phone S6.
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Pearl White
O'Farrell Cash Grocer Co
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Martha Comer
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Arthur Cox
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Winston Allen
Escott Martin
Garland Hulme
Prof. Bond
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Godfrey DE Bouillon
Costa's
O'Farrell Cash Grocery Co
Institute
Christian Women's Board OF Missions
Bell's
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