Georgia Bulldogs edge Mercer in pitching duel on Sanford Field
Lippett tops Stone as Georgia defeats Mercer 1-0 in a tense contest. Lippett allowed two safeties, struck out eight, while Stone fanned eight and yielded three hits. Defensive miscues by Mercer aided the Georgians who plan a road series to Auburn next.
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Walton Griffith
Georgia Bullldogs
Iccond
Mercer
Sanford Field
Messrs, Lippett
Stone
Jocal
Pop” Anson
Lippett
Rawson
Mr. Stone
Hancock
Welst
Short
Bush
Burnett
Cody
Carson
Lipthe
Harper
Georgia
Auburn
Bulldogs
John
Cent Lippett
Tigers
Three States Hold Presidential Vote Returns Indecisive
April 27 reports from New Jersey Massachusetts and Ohio show Hiram Johnson leading Wood in New Jersey while Harding leads Wood in Ohio. Unpledged and regular ticket candidates compete for delegates as returns trickle in from today’s Republican primaries.
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Johnson
Wood
New Jersey
Harding
Ohio
Massachusetts
Newark
Hirem Johnson
General Wood
Republican Priemary
New Jos
Columbus
General Wooden
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Athens carpenters form local union with aims to expand
About 100 carpenters attend in Odd Fellows Hall as 68 charter members join the Athens local union. Organizers plan a mother local to extend to smaller towns, with a May 6 charter reception and bills for no wage increases beyond the current nine dollar daily rate after formation.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Athens
State Federation of Labor
Savannah
Georgia
Atheny
C. C. Wing
Atlanta Typographical Union
Carpenters
Wolan
New Cotton Regions Cannot Match Southern States
Washington reports from April 27 that the Department of Agriculture concludes no foreign region can produce cotton with American quality. The survey identified promising areas but emphasized U S output remains superior. Carson, Thrower and Sacrifice plays noted. Bush and timing listed. attendance 1600. umpire White from Virginia.
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New Coton
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Carson
Balla
White
Virginia
Subcommittee Sets Rules for Georgia Presidential Primary
Special to The Athens Banner reports that Atlanta on April 27 notes a subcommittee of Georgia’s state executive committee will meet at noon to declare primary results and enforce Barrett resolutions. It outlines seven members to regulate transmission and declaration of results and May 11 timing to declare county results.
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Athens
Atlanta
State Executive Committee
Chambers dies from injuries after street fight
The death of A C Chambers in Anderson C Tuesday followed wounds from a brawl with W E Elrod on Depot Street last week. Chambers died in a hospital after being moved for special treatment. No arrests have been made and the case awaits Grand Jury action. the victim wished no prosecution.
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Grand Jury Acta
Chambers
Depot Street
W. E. Elrod
Jenkina Elrod
Long Illness Ends With J. E. Collier's Death
J. E. Collier, 68, died at his home near Comer after a two year illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev. W. M. Colle of Winterville Baptist Church. Interment will be in the family burial grounds near Comer. Surviving: his wife Mrs. J. E. Collier two sons Miles W. Collier of Colbert Ralph S. Collier of near Comer and one brother JL. W. Collier of near Comer.
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Corer
J. E. Collier
Tomorow
W. M. Colle
Winterville Baptist Church
Offerating
Comer
Miles W. Collier
Colbert
Ralph 8. Coller
Near Comer
JL. W. Collier
Baseball Scores and War Material Suspicion Reported
Cleveland beat Chicago 3 2 in the American League and Cincinnati won 3 2 over St Louis in the National League. In the Southern League gattia Rock defeated Chattanooga 10 0 while New Orleans routed Atlanta 5 0 and Memphis beat Nashville 5 3. Mobile Birmingham games postponed by wet grounds. In Washington April 27 authorities investigate a Dutch steamer detained at Vera Cruz over ten airplanes bought from Europe for Mexican authorities amid war material concerns.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Gattia Rock
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
Mobile Birmingham
Mexico
Washington
Vera Cruz
Europe
Athens School Board to Improve Pupil Health and Playgrounds
Athens board of education reports dental examinations of white students show 32 Riggs disease cases and 29 with cavities. 441 extractions recommended. Board buys playground space on Childs and Baxter streets and orders cadet corps dress parades weekly. Vouchers under 50 dollars to be approved by committees to speed meetings. Swat the fly campaign continues in schools to curb insect breeding.
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Athens
Athens Dental Society
Board of Education
Invita
Bond
Childs Street
Baxter Street
Jen Talmadge
Inds
Flanigan
Alice Frey Wins Chamber of Commerce Essay Contest
The Chamber of Commerce contest awarded prizes for the three best essays on "Why Should Our Citizens Support the Chamber of Commerce." Miss Alice Frey of Childs Street School won first prize of 10 dollars in gold, Miss Lucy Smith of Oconee Street School took second with 5 dollars, and Miss Maria Wilson of Oconee Street School earned third with 2.50 dollars.
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H. Abit Nix
Miss Frey
Lucy Smith
Marie Wilton
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Will G. Griffith
Alice Frey
Childs Street
Oconee Street School
Misa
Senate Passes Navy Bill In Record Time
Washington April 27 The Senate in eighty minutes virtually completed the naval appropriations bill for the year. The measure appropriates about 464 million dollars, compared with 420 million authorized by the House, and is ready for passage on Wednesday.
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Senate
Washington
House
Sims Attacks Bring Sharp Navy Criticism Before Senate Panel
Rear Admiral J. S. McKean told the Senate Naval Investigating Committee that Rear Admiral Sims spoke like a lunatic and had mocked the Navy. McKean said delays did not prolong the war and that Sims had no credible plan for war. He called Sims' testimony monstrous and an insult to Navy officers and men.
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Washington
Sims
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Admral J
McKean
Naval Operations
Hale
Trammell
Navy
Mexican Revolution Spreads in Guerrero Under Gen Obregon
The Latins plan to join rebels for a drive toward Mexico with General Calley saying Guerrero revolt poses greater danger to Caransa than Baja California. General Obregon is directing the revolutionary movement in Guerrero as Masatlan damages expected to ease subjugation of Binaloa.
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Guerrero
Gen. Obregon
Commerce Chamber Of U S Urged To Fight Labor Rule
Atlantic City April 7. At the Chamber of Commerce of the United States convention speakers urged organized effort to curb labor control of railroads. R H Angell of Roanoke declared labor’s challenge must be met and urged platform planks against union domination to be adopted by both national parties.
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Atlantic City
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
R. H. Angell
Roanoke
Virginia
Munt
Chamber
Y. W. C. A. Opens Neighborhood House in East Athens
The Neighborhood House on Ok Street opened last evening at 8 with a brief program, community singing, games, and refreshments. Hostesses named include Miss Mary Hunlett, Miss Sue Fambrough, Miss Alma Hughen, Mrs. Clare Paci and Miss ... were listed among organizers and helpers.
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East Athens
Ok Street
Wtenalon Club
Miss Webb
Mary Hunalett
Sue Fambrough
Alma Hughex Mra
Clare Paci
Mise
Memorial Day Address in Elberton Praises WWI Heroes
Capt Meadow of Athens spoke in Elberton praising American WWI veterans and urging universal military training. Col Jones paid tribute to local fallen and introduced Meadow, who recalled brave acts by his company after being wounded. A parade, cemetery ceremony, taps, and a large Elks Hall dinner followed.
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Elbert County Times
Elberton
France
Will King Meadow
Athens
Meadow
Captain Meadow
John H. McIntosh
W. F. Jones
Elbert County
Capt. Meadow
H. B. Payne
Elks Hall
Pica Ounger
McCurry Buys Former Marks Home in Athens
Erwin & Company announced the sale of the Marks home to attorney Johan B. McCurry for about $30,000. The property sits on Washington Street with over 200 feet frontage on Pulaski and extends 400 feet back through the block, containing the former Marks Colonial home. McCurry plans to decide future use, praising the purchase as one of Athens best pieces of business property.
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Erwin & Company
Martin
Ashe
Marka
Johan B. McCurry
Washington Street
Pulaski
Marks Colonial
Athens
McCurry
Walker D. Hines Remembered By Athens Friends
Childhood acquaintance W. B. Holman recalls Walker D. Hines as a neighbor in Athens. Hines, wartime Director General of Railroads, rose to head the railroads by Wilson’s appointment. The piece notes Hines’ Bowling Green links and family Wartime service.
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W. 8. Holman
Athens
Walker D. Hines
Wilson
Mr. Hines
Bowling
Mr.Hines
J. M. Hines
Walker Hines
Mr. Holman
Bowling Green
General Morgan
Ohio
Negro Game of Skin Ends in Tragedy at Hartwell
Special to the Banner reports in Hartwell Georgia on April 27 that a pistol duel over a skin game left Fletcher Wallet shot and Bud Parks fatally wounded. Wallet was arrested for murder as he lay seriously wounded but may recover.
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Hartwell
Fletcher Wallet
Bud Parks
Wallet
Athens Dog Rabies Epidemic Prompts Police Shoot Suspected Pets
Athens faces an rabies outbreak as doctors confirm madness in dozens of dogs. Mayor Andrew C. Erwin orders police to shoot suspected dogs on sight and urges owners to muzzle or confine pets. Veterinarians offer hospital aid and destruction for advanced cases to curb the epidemic. Public safety measures may tighten if conditions worsen.
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Athens
Veterinary Hospital
State College of Agriculture
Andrew C. Erwin
Andrew M. Soule
Purchaser Of Hartwell Realty Plans Hotel Remodel
Hartwell Georgia April 27 H H Wilcox a well known real estate man has purchased the corner property of Elbert Street and Benson Street in front of the Oaks Hotel He will subdivide and sell as business property Brower HMays Co who recently bought the Oaks property will remodel it into a modern hotel
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Hartwell, Ga
H. H] Wilcox
Elbert Bt
Benson St
Font of the Oaks
Brower-Hmays Co
Oaks
Yale Dean Brown to Speak in Athens Today
Dean Brown of Yale University Department of Theology visits Athens as distinguished speaker. He will address students at the State Normal School this morning and lecture at 8:30 p.m. in Peabody Hall before the University of Georgia students and faculty. The public is invited to attend.
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State Normal
Peabody Hall
Dean Brown
Department of Theology
Yale University
Athens
State Normal School
University of Georgia
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