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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
Washington Jan 3 American members of the Mexican American commission report deadlock and Carranza's failure to ratify the Atlantic City protocol. The White House may withdraw Pershing as officers urge military reasons while a radical change in policy appears imminent.
Reverend B W Jones to conduct the 3 PM funeral at Oconee Methodist church this afternoon. Pallbearers include Welldon Wood Adolphus Wood R L McCone Charles James Howard Kirk and Charles McKinnon. Meet at 148 Peters Street at 2 30 PM. Cobb-Delony camp veterans called to attend. Interment in Oconee cemetery.
Funeral and burial services for Mr J H Goodrum were held at Boggs Chapel near his home, with many friends attending to pay respects. The notice also lists local merchants Arnold & Abney and Southern Market advertising fresh produce and seafood offerings.
Mayor R O Arnold presided as new council members took oath and seated in Athens for 1917. Aldermen Wright Palmer Dobbs and Woods were sworn in while departments heads were introduced and budget guidance urged for economical city administration.
O R Dobbs was unanimously elected mayor pro tem of Athens by the city council yesterday after being sworn in as the newest member. The young councilman offered to cut his salary to match other members, promising faithful service and earning broad local support.
After a White House conference, Representative Adamson said he would introduce and press in the House the railroad measures sought by the president to supplement the Adamson law. He will act without waiting for Senate action as hearings on railroad issues continue. The plan includes a sixty day notice before strikes and presidential power to seize roads in public necessity cases.
Washington January 3 agitation over alleged leak of President Wilson peace note intensified as the house ordered the rules committee to report within ten days on Representative Wood’s investigation. Representative Bennett alleged Bernard Baruch may be blamed for the leak, citing a Wall Street rumor of Baruch selling 15 000 steel shares just before the note’s public release. The rules committee, led by Representative Henry, objected to Lawson’s leak charges calling them a mirage. The committee meets tomorrow.
Mr R W Lamkin died after months of illness despite medical efforts. He leaves a wife related to several local families and one son Edgeworth Lamkin of the Southern Mutual Insurance Co. in Athens. A longtime resident and member of First Presbyterian, his funeral arrangements had not been announced.
Washington January 3 The Lever Bill to establish uniform official cotton classification standards and enforce them in spot transactions passes the house without opposition The bill aims to prevent losses to producers caused by inconsistent market grading and standard enforcement.
Prof Homer F Morris of Atlartd, a noted singer and composer, toured the city yesterday as a guest of Prof J B Vaughan. Morris will print and publish Vaughan’s new song books and many titles have long been in demand, with references to Bugle and Griler as publishers. Local ads mention BUCHWALD'S, Fat Mackerel, Cod Fish, and various canned goods.
New York January 3 federal officers arrest Juan T Burns Carranza consul general at New York in an alleged conspiracy involving five Mexicans. Indictments accuse shipping arms into Mexico violating Wilson embargo with payments advanced by Burns.
Confidential dispatches tie Entente reply to President Wilson note with House discussions. Reported Teutons seize Matehia and Jijila in northern Dobrudja opposite Braila, pushing Russians toward Danube bends. Focsani clashes, yet debates over terms and peace continue.
Washington January 3. In a Senate debate Republican Lodge attacked Von Bernstorf for a public statement aiding Germany and said the note was timed to help peace terms. The senate deferred action and planned to consider the question tomorrow with others opposing Hitchcock resolution.
The tax department ruled that $4,000 exemption from income tax applies beyond married heads of households to others with dependents under family control. The decision broadens the scope of who may claim the exemption.
Washington reports Rep Cain Wilgon endorsed a prudent rivers and harbors proposal and supported Sparkman’s $29,000,000 plan to continue existing projects. The note cites wire service details and mentions Williamson’s ad lines for oysters and buckwheat syrup.
Rev A G Richards and his family arrive by the S A L at 10 35 this morning to take up duties as Emmanuel Church rector. Parishioners greet them and the first service is planned for Saturday at 7 30 am with regular Sunday services to follow. A farewell reception was held in Mobile as Richards departs Trinity Church praising his four and a half years of service.
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