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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1916

Page

2

Prisoners on Appam to land as others held aboard

Two hundred forty five prisoners held by the German prize crew on the former British liner Appam were cleared to land on American soil. The remainder, including the crew and prize crew, will stay aboard until status and ship ownership are decided by Washington after talks with Britain and Germany.

Associated Press Old Point Comfort Appam Great Britain United States Washington Hamilton New Port News G. D. Tagliaferri Edward Meriwether Germany

Georgia five travels to Auburn for outdoor game

The University of Georgia basketball team left for Auburn yesterday to play Polly this afternoon on the outdoor Auburn court. They then travel to Columbus for a game tomorrow night and host the Rome Athletic Club Saturday. Coach Howell Peacock capt Rawson Morrison Scott Brown Rawson McCall Holtzendorf are listed among the players. The Banner will publish results each morning.

Auburn Ala Georgia Five Columbus Rome Athletic Club Howell Peacock Rawson Morrison Scott and Brown McCall Holtzendorf Head Moore Capt. Jones Capt. Sizer Bullard Lanier Willian Ashford Moore’s

Close Vote on Philippine Independence in Senate

Washington February 2 With Vice President Marshall casting the deciding vote the senate adopted 42 to 41 an amendment to the Philippines bill directing the president to withdraw American sovereignty within four years if deemed advisable. A final vote was expected tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Marshall Senate Philippines

Miss Massie Belle Saye Passes Away

Miss Massie Belle Saye aged about twenty five died last night after several days illness following an appendectomy operation. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Saye on Cobb street. Her death will be learned with sorrow among a large circle of friends. The funeral will be from the Christian church this afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Massie Belle Saye R. A. Saye Cobb Street Christian Church

H P Hinton Leaves Athens For Detroit Real Estate Venture

H P Hinton relocates to Detroit Michigan to start a real estate business and make his home there accompanied by his family. A longtime Athens resident and former city council member he contributed to local progress and left a notable void for the community and his wife and young family.

H. P. Hinton Detroit Mich Mr. Hinton Athens

Madison's Coming Strong in Hard Practice

Madison basketball team trains steadily for a Monday night game against Athens High School at 8 30 PM on the YWCA court. Athens also prepares for the clash as both sides sharpen for the upcoming contest.

Madison Athens

Morgan Sails to London for Allied Loan Talks

J P Morgan and Benjamin Strong governor of the New YorkFederal Reserve Bank sailed for London. Reports say Morgan has business abroad tied to his role as British commercial agent and may back another large Allied loan.

Associated Press New York J. P. Morgan Benjamin Strong New York Federal Reserve Bank London Morgan

Pretty Anita Stewart Returns to Athens at Elite

Pretty Anita Stewart, famed for The Goddess serial, heads to the Elite next Wednesday in Athens. The report hints at Pearl White Norma Talmadge Billie Burke and Mary Pickford appearances, with Pickford’s greatest success awaited.

Anita Stewart Athens Moving Picture Pearl White Norma Talmadge Billie Burke Mary Pickford

Keating bill to ban child labor product shipments

Washington February 2 the house approved 337 to 46 a bill prohibiting interstate shipment of goods produced in mines quarries and manufactured by children under sixteen The measure moves to the senate with southern representatives leading the opposition It allows mills canneries and workshops to set a fourteen year age limit if work is daytime and under eight hours a day boys and girls canning clubs would be exempted by amendment

Associated Press Washington House Senate South

Specials Today at Delicatessen Shop

Extra fancy grapefruit 60¢ a dozen and strawberries 40¢ a quart. Also offering celery lettuce carrots parsley egg plant cabbage pineapple cauliflower and fresh country butter. Phone 1131.

Boiler Burst Kills Ten in Ohio River Tow Boat

Ten people were killed and four seriously burned when the boilers of the tow boat Sam Brown exploded on the Ohio river at Huntington West Virginia. The blast sent bodies and wreckage ashore on both riverbanks as investigators blamed cold water admission to the boilers.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Sam Brown Ohio River

Advertising copy for bread and cigarettes

An ad promotes Whole Wheat Bread at 5c from Arnold & Abney and endorses the brand Above the Average cigarettes at 5c per pack Costa mentions. The copy emphasizes a clear head from smoking and urges readers to try the bread loaf.

Arnold & Abney

Missouri crowds back Wilson for defense in roaring yes

President Wilson spoke in Kansas City urging steps to bolster national defences. A roar of Yes from about twenty thousand filled the hall as supporters pressed Congress to approve increased military strength. In Topeka he defended neutral rights to travel and trade abroad and said force might be used to vindicate those rights.

Associated Prats Kansas City Wikson Wilson Washington Topeka Kan

Teiper Charged in Killings Linked to Family Tragedy

John Ed ward Teiper was jailed in Erie county for the killings of his mother and brother and the likely wounding of his sister Grace Teiper. District Attorney Dudley confirmed the revolver near the auto scene was Teiper’s. Initial reports had named a Black suspect.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y John Edward Teiper Stengel Erie County Grace Teiper Dudley End Tei-per

Self Confessed Thief Nabbed After Hardware Store Theft

Police tracked down John Weldon Moore a sixteen or seventeen year old black youth after cash and hardware items worth $95.40 were found at his home. Moore confessed to stealing from Talmage Hardware on Clayton Street between 7:30 and 9:30 PM, revealing details of the spree. Officers recovered a shotgun, rifles, knives, watches, cartridges and other stock items, and Moore is held in the county jail for state charges.

John Weldon Moore Hardware Company Thomas Scott Talmage Hardware Company Garebold Scott Moore

Governor Signs Anti-Tipping Bill Amid Last-Minute Action

Nashville report says Attorney General Frank Thompson ruled the Tennessee anti tipping bill legal, claiming the governor vetoed too late. The note appeared amid conflicting editorials and a parade of local advertisements including Fresh Cream Puffs and Groceries.

Associated Press Nashville, Techn Frank Thompson Tennessee

Visiting Lady Stricken Seriously in Charleston Guest

Mrs. R. 5. Jones of Charleston, a guest of Mrs. R. W. Anderson on Pope Street, was stricken last night with a sudden attack resembling apoplexy and was believed to be in serious condition. Relatives in Charleston were notified by wire. The hostess is sister of Mrs. Troy Beatty of this city. Also notes advance hat styles at McClure's and fresh produce listings.

R. 5. Jones Charleston R. W. Anderson Pope Street Jones Troy. Beatty

Greece and Romania Sign Dual Neutrality Pact

Greece and Romania reportedly sign a mutual neutrality agreement amid shifting regional tensions. The report notes the pact aims to preserve neutrality in potential conflicts, with officials signaling cautious cooperation between the two nations.

Greece Romania

Lou Tellegen Stars in The Unknown at the Elite Today

Photo drama stars Lou Tellegen in The Unknown set in an Algerian town by the Sahara. Cross of a fallen father saves a man and frees him to win his beloved amid adventures with the foreign legion in a Lasky production. Cast includes Theodore Roberts Hal Clements Dorothy Davenport and more. Brooms advertised.

Lou-Tellegen Sarah Bernhardt Elite Today Sahara Lou Tellegen Sahara Desert Foreign Legion

Sari at Colonial Excels in Costume and Staging

The feature Sari at the Colonial receives high praise for lavish costumes and strong staging. Cast led by Meakins as Count Trini and Dorothy Webb as Sam earns admiration, with Juliska and Laczi delivering standout songs Love Has Wings and Softly Thru the Summer Night. Audience enjoyment remains high as the production is deemed among the season’s best.

Henry W. Savage Meakins Count Trini Prince Dorothy Webb Sam Athens Juliska Laczi Dorothy Wi Sam” Pee Ae

Health crisis: Crown Prince of Turkey reportedly self-harms

Berlin reports the crown prince of Turkey allegedly cut his arteries due to ill health. The dispatch notes regional World War I activity with artillery duels and troop movements across Europe, including claims of Greek Romanian neutrality pact and shifts on fronts in Galicia and Albania.

Turkey Associated Press London Styr Vienna Galicia Rome Champagne Vosges Lens Athens Saloniki Albania West East Africa Greece Romania Vid Berlin

Sidney Lanier Celebration At His Old Home

A event honoring Sidney Lanier marks the life and work of the renowned Southern poet musician and educator at the poet’s birthplace. The observance highlights his enduring influence on literature music and regional culture.

Will Acon Idreas Sidney Lanier

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