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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1914
Page
10
Europe braces for a broad conflict as Germany declares war on Russia and mobilization surges. London and Paris fear swift expansion while Italy declares neutrality and England weighs limited involvement. U S signals non interference while diplomats seek peace.
The United States agreed at Germany's request to assume charge of the embassies of Germany England and France in case of emergency as European hostilities unfold. American ambassadors and ministers are to be instructed accordingly. Paris reports Germany has addressed an ultimatum to Russia for an answer by 2 o'clock today.
London reports the cabinet will reconvene to choose England’s stance in the war crisis. Two schools contend: uphold Dutch and Belgian neutrality or honor the entente with France and aid if Germany attacks. The Daily Telegraph notes Austria accepted Grey’s conference proposal, a move seen as too late amid war.
Police last night captured two tigers and say the evidence is enough for conviction. D A Rakestraw and Sweet Eberhart were docketed and found two bottles of whiskey. Rebecca Ellison was charged with possession of alcohol. Other docketed names include Willie Lyle Geo Smith West Chapel and Rubie Robertson for discreditary conduct and cruelty to animals.
Dr. M. F. Mathews returned from a two months stay in New York where he pursued specialized work at the post graduate medical school. He came back with his wife and daughter Miss Marjorie Mathews.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted part of a five percent freight rate rise for lines north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and west to the Mississippi. Rates east of Buffalo and Pittsburgh to the Atlantic Seaboard were not advanced. Commissioners Daniels and McChord dissented, urging broader increases or different regional scope. The case featured testimony from rail executives and counsel Brandeis for shippers, with debate over costs, wages, and potential moves to government ownership if relief is not provided.
Washington reports the president intends to appoint Attorney General McReynolds to the Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Jourton after senate consent. Secretary Lane is viewed as the probable successor to McReynolds in the AG post.
Clarke county events list the court of ordinary meeting with Judge Orr presiding tomorrow morning. Sheriff and guardians sales areTuesday legal sale day with limited business this month. County commissioners and jury revisors also meet Tuesday and Jackson superior court convenes in Jefferson tomorrow with local lawyers attending. Bailiffs Wood and Cook advertise sales tomorrow. County education board meets Tuesday at the courthouse superintendent’s office.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Chastain mourn the death of their infant at Dr Downey's sanitarium in Gainesville. The baby was only a few days old and the funeral and burial took place in Clarkesville yesterday. Mr Chastain, agricultural agent for the Central of Georgia Railway, resides on Dearing street.
The note announces the birth of a bright little son to Col. and Mrs. Hunnicutt and mentions friends of the couple. It also reports Mrs. Chas S. Mandleberg’s steady improvement and offers a simple household tip to save screens from breaking by installing a broom handle bar as a door grip.
A vegetable nightcap is on display in the agricultural museum in Washington. The sheath comes from an enormous African flower and is worn by natives as a cap. It has a tasseled pointed form, rich brown color, and a fine lacelike texture noted as durable.
The Associated Press will issue hourly war situation bulletins for Europe today. Bulletins will be posted in the Banner office windows as soon as received and are considered concise and reliable for current events. World news may appear in these flashes today.
At the latest trustees meeting the University of Georgia created an assistant to the Dean and Registrar office. Julius T. Dudley of Athens was chosen for the post and will begin September 1. Dudley, a long-time Athens resident, is a South Carolina native with legal and business experience.
An election in Clarke county elected J. P. Nunnally to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge J. R Nunnally in Bradberry's district. The son ran unopposed and is expected to continue his father’s respected legacy as a capable officer.
Aubie Robertson a railway mail clerk formerly with the Central of Georgia and serving on the Gainesville Midland was arrested by Officer McGhee after a violent struggle at the city hall. He suffered a scalp wound and required dressing by Dr. Mathews. A young wife and baby waited at police HQ as Robertson claimed mistreatment and threatened further action.
Little seven year old Ross recalls the fire station routine and explains to his mother how firefighters drop everything to rush to a blaze. He notes their urgency even at night when the bell rings and they dress to go to the fire to prevent the fire from spreading.
Brass World describes a refractory lining mix for patching and plugging. The composition includes 40 pounds of fine asbestos and 60 pounds of water glass with water to form a workable pasty mass.
Col P F Brock a University of Georgia supply professor and attorney at law will leave Athens on September 1 to reside elsewhere. He earned both literary and law degrees with honors and is seen as a bright future in Georgia legal circles, likely to practice in Macon or another western city.
The Kansas City Star notes that Arcady’s early dwellers claimed a birth before the moon but likely miscalculated their age. They would have to date back about 57 million years to match prelunar antiquity, a figure the piece treats as boastful and improbable.
A. M. Gio vannitti argues that current morality is fractured by class lines with capitalistic middle and proletarian strains. A Midlands businessman informs customers his partner’s death allows a five percent discount, joking that there is now only one to keep.
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