Redpath Chautauqua Opens with Record Attendance in Athens
The Redpath Chautauqua opened to record crowds in Athens with daily programs beginning at 11 AM and continuing through the evening. Lectures, concerts, and children's activities drew over a thousand attendees per event, and tent capacity was sufficient for additional sessions. Season tickets at 2 dollars are being sold through 3 PM today with regular pricing thereafter.
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Athens
Lumpkin Street
White Avenue
Professor Bond
Will Publish Returns Of Personal Taxation In Athens
A special Athens city council meeting endorsed publishing in daily papers a list of personal property returns for taxation. The finance committee, led by Chairman Hinton, seeks to show how realty and personalty are valued, hoping transparency will ease public scrutiny over the city budget and overdraft. Publication of names and amounts will occur within days.
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Athens
Hinton
Ath ‘Ens
Iblic
Marine Killed in the Vera Cruz Occupation Linked to Athens Dentist
Randolph Summerlin, a Wittaroochee Georgia marine killed in the Vera Cruz fighting, was a first cousin of M.L.T. Summerlin, a local Athens dentist. L. W. Summerlin, brother of the fallen Marine, spoke of sacrifice as he and four brothers faced similar risk. The brief item notes family ties and wartime tribute amid local advertising.
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Vera Cruz
Athens
Randolph Summerlin
Wittaroochee
Vera
Summerlin
Jore
Ficoochee
L. W. Summerlin
Georgia Marine
Cupation
Peace Talk Succeeds War Talk In Mexican Crisis
Associated Press reports a shift toward peace as Brazil Argentina and Chile pressure mediation with European powers backing a pacific settlement. Huerta is said to be drafting formal acceptance while U S efforts focus on evacuating Americans and preparing for potential mediation steps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
America
Europe
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States
Huerta
White House
Congress
Ees
Daniels Sgid
Mexico
Riano
Portillo Y. Rojas
Huertan
Flag over Fletcher's quarters marks Vera Cruz occupation
At Vera Cruz on April 27 the American flag was raised over Admiral Fletcher's division HQ after a dress parade marking occupation. Funston's transports sailed from the port. militia landing seemed unlikely. Mexico City political mood eased toward foreigners as Huerta's control appeared to weaken with refugees arriving and one ex-army surgeon maltreated.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Fletcher
Customs House
United States
Huertiz
America
Huerta
Mexico City
United States Army Volunteers
Athens Women Plea For Mediation To Avert War
Athens Women’s Club readers a telegraph from George Foster Peabody urging mediation with Mexico to avert war. The club endorses mediation and wires President Wilson requesting government support for peaceful settlement. The message highlights public sentiment against war and calls for nationwide telegraphing of mediation support.
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Athens Women’s Club
George Foster Peabody
M. A. Lipscomb
Saratoga
N. Y
Lipscomb
Athens
Mexico
Wilson
George Foster Phrabody
Hote
Athens, Ga
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Washington, D. C
Woman’s Club
J. Z. Hoke
M. JA. Lipscomb
Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs
Repeal of Tolls Moves Toward Senate Action
Washington April 27 The hearing on the bill to repeal free tolls provisions of the Panama canal act closed tonight The Senate canals committee begins tomorrow the consideration of an executive session report to the Senate The committee is about evenly decided Chairman O Gorman expects two days of deliberations and a majority likely to favor reports to bring the measure before the open Senate this week Debates expected to last several weeks
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Canals
Senate
O'Gorman
Citizens Bank Entangled in 27000 Dollar Shortage Crisis
Citizens Bank and Trust Company placed in hands of state bank examiner after discovery of a roughly 27 thousand dollar shortage. Officials claim depositors and creditors will be paid in full with assets secured by stockholders. Last day’s statements show loans, bonds, cash, and deposits totaling about 196 thousand dollars with notable figures for demand loans and time certificates.
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Citizens Bank and Trust CO
State Bank Examiner
Citi
Zens’ Bank and Trust Company
Aminer
W. H. Shelton
R. W. Woods
Citizens Bank and It Co
Athens
Elite to Donate Box Office Receipts for Grady Memorial Fund
Athens article urges public support to preserve Henry W Grady’s birthplace as a university museum. Elite theater will donate a larger share of tomorrow’s box office receipts with 10 and 5 cent admissions. The effort honors a noted Southern son and Phi Kappa member.
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Grady Memorial Fund
Kenry W. Grady
Athens
Phi Kappa Literary Society
What you can find at Jossesys today
Fresh lot broilers. Fresh lot fries. Fresh lot hens. Fresh country eggs. Fine sweet potatoes. Fresh lot tomatoes. Fresh lot picnic hams. Fresh lot new Irish potatoes. Fresh turnip salad. Fresh squash. Fresh green cabbage. Fresh bunch shallots. Give your order promptly for 9 o'clock delivery. Phoné 1176. adv
Funds Sought to Send Old Soldiers to Jacksonville Reunion
Local Cobb DeLaney camp raises funds to help veterans attend the May reunion in Jacksonville. A list of donors contributes $24.50 so far. $16.50 more is needed to reach the $40 goal to cover travel expenses for eligible veterans. Citizens urged to contribute at the Banner office.
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Jacksonville
Cobb-DeLaney Camp
J. E. Talmadge, Sr
F. P. Griffeth
M. Orr
J. W. Woods
J. A. Hunnicutt
Panner
Lst
Aaron Cohen
E. H. Dorsey
Athens Shoe Co
Davison-Nicholson Co
Michael Bros
F. A. Lipscomb
J. H. Beusse
H. R. Palmer
H. J. Rowe
J.H. Eating Co
H. T. Huggins & Son
May Lawson Company Debuts at the Majestic in Athens
The May Lawson Company of Blue Ribbon girls presented a Grand Opera styled vaudeville at the Majestic yesterday and last night. Crowded houses praised the clean catchy entertainment with innovative dancing, solid singing, and a fetching chorus amid competing town attractions.
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May Lawson
Blue Ribbon Girls
Majestic
Athens
Tomorrow's Program At The Classic Melodrama And Singers
Tomorrow's program at the Classic features The Lamb the Woman the Wolf a three reel melodrama starring Pauline Bush and M J McQuarrie. Hamilton and Hamilton The Dixie Duo perform harmony singing dancing and talking this week. The notice warns of fears about entertainers in Athens and notes the group has many friends here.
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Pauline Bush
M. J. McQuarrie
Hamilton & Hamilton
Dixie
Athens
Adv
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