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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
Citizens of Athens through a committee request the council and police to enforce laws fairly and maintain orderly service for residents and visitors. Police Chairman Davison and Chief Beusse supported the call at the meeting, signaling broad local backing.
The First Baptist church deacons propose relocating to a larger, quieter site to accommodate members and Uni students. They seek congregational support, noting current auditorium crowding and noise, and say several desirable sites are under option with fixed prices.
Former President Taft, addressing the Chamber of Commerce, warned that union labor's push to place itself above the law jeopardizes the economy. He noted the railroad strike faces enforcement if the Adamson laws stand, calling the action a threat of starvation to force submission.
A brief appreciation letter from Calvin Stanford of Advertising in the Connally Building Atlanta Georgia expresses sincere thanks for the service received. The writer notes the ad service is thoroughly appreciated and speaks to its value.
At a special term of Oconee Superior Court in Watkinsville Shine Griffeth, colored, pleaded guilty to attempted assault on an aged woman and was sentenced to 20 years. Defense was by R. R. Berger and Frank A. Gillen. Griffeth was moved to Athens jail after sentencing due to local unrest from a separate shooting incident nearby.
Judge Brand orders the third Barrow county jury to convene in Winder on December 18 the third Monday to consider the Thrasher case. The defendant is accused of attempting an assault on a twelve year old white girl near Winder last Monday.
Col. Tinsley W. Rucker added another dollar to the Wilson fund yesterday. He helped raise the original amount and contributed to the deficit campaign.
W B Adams, employed by a city oil firm, suffered a serious knife wound to his neck and face at J P Harmon store on Cleveland avenue. The attack, said to arise from disputed first of the month accounts, led to Harmon posting a $100 bond. Adams' injuries were described as not serious unless complications arise.
Local ad lists prices for fine fat hens and roosters, Country Eggs, butter, canned goods, and produce like tomatoes peas okra sun-dried apples and sweet potatoes. It promotes Norfolk Select Sealshipt oysters from King Hodgson Co with contact number 1176.
The illumination plan for the Statue of Liberty and pedestal will flood all surfaces with even light from concealed projectors, intensifying the torch, with minimal visible equipment. The lighting aims for a noon-like brightness, ensuring no dark areas and a striking harbor view for spectators and officials. The event includes presidential ceremonies and extensive city illumination as Wilson visits New York.
Nashville December 1 A truce is set between the railroad brotherhoods and the N C and St L pending the arrival of C W Hanger from Washington to mediate The Brotherhoods say no strike preparations will occur during mediation but warn that a strike call will go out if the agreement is violated.
New York December 1 The abandonment of J P Morgan and Companys planned sale of French and British treasury bills was announced as a surprise to the financial community All arrangements for offering had been perfected Other financing plans for the British and French governments are reported to be under way
Local ads list a flood of specials from Costa's Delicatessen and nearby markets. Items include grapefruit at 80c to 1 a dozen, tangerines, Malaga grapes, lemons, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, peppers, and fresh meats, oysters, and vegetables. Multiple vendors name phones and brands.
Reports from London and Berlin describe fighting around Bucharest and Dobruja as Russian and Austro Hungarian forces push while Romanian resistance continues. German submarine activity prompts U.S. discussions on Marina’s status. safety conduct for belligerents remains debated. London authorities warn of a German naval push to disrupt trade.
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