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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

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Clarke County Sunday School meeting closes with Go to Sunday School plan

Last night at the First Methodist church the Clarke County Sunday School Association completed its four session meeting. Governor leaders urged the Go to Sunday School day to boost attendance on February 13. D W Sims Atlanta and Mrs Scribner Philadelphia spoke on Bible class impact and women’s work.

First Methodist Church Clarke County Sunday School Association Jas. W. Morton Pendler N. G. Slaughter D. W. Sims Atlanta John H. Scribner Philadelphia Bible Class Federation S. J.cartledge Sims Walter Forbes Scribner

Submarine Pirate brings Syd Chaplin to Elite Friday

Admiral Chaplin directs a mock submarine voyage in The Submarine Pirate a Keystone comedy seen in New York Chicago and Philadelphia. The two reel feature promises laughs as Syd Chaplin captains the pirate ship heading to the Elite theater Friday morning.

Syd” Chaplin New York Chicago Philly Syd Chaplin

City Assessors Complete Year’s Work With Small Net Increase

The city board of assessors led by Chairman Charles N Weatherly along with E D Sledge and John T Anderson completed their annual titling work. They found the net realty value rise at $265000, with only about $5000 of that trimmed on review, and $3500 removed because one property lay outside city limits. The piece notes a Go to Sunday School day planned for February 13 with expanded programs and state wide promotion aiming at a 50 percent attendance rise.

Chas. N. Weatherly E. D. Sledge John T. Anderson Frout The Association Georgia Office of the State Association D. W. Sims Georgia Sunday School Association Hurt Bidg Atlanta

Wilson Urges Rapid Action on Defense and Tariff Legislation

President Wilson pressed Congress to advance national defense measures mercantile marine revenue tax reform and a nonpartisan tariff board. He also called for a Philippine self government bill with independence within two to four years and conservation measures as funds allow.

Associated Press Washington Wilson

Taft League Peace Plans First Platform 15 Popular

The National Economic League reports Taft led Peace League proposals head the list with aims to form a global body to compel disarmament and arbitration before war. Notable backers include J. T. McPherson and Blanton Fortgan of Georgia and B. P. Jones of Valdosta. The plan urges joint economic and military action against any signatory that goes to war.

Taft League League Taft National Economic League Bhealf National Council Georgia J. ". T. McPherson University of Georgia Blanton Fortgan Athens B. P. Jones Valdosta Bank and Trust.Company Valdosta James T. Wright Macon League To Lowell Hovard Independence Hall United States League of the Great Powers Econot Frank K. Lane Jacob Gould Shurman Cornell Charles J. Bonaparte Moorfield Samuel J. Elder Boston U. S William H. Lincoln Economic League of Boston George Grafton Wilson Harvard George Weston Anderson District of Massachusetts Denys P. Myers International Organization Council of Concillation Mendation League of Nations Bettter League of Neutral Nations Neutral Nations Confederation of Nations Federation of European Nations Hague Tribunal Federation of Nations World Congress of All Nations L the Hague London Paris North South America Canada ABC Asia Japan Tokyo

Panama Treaties Up Next Wednesday

The administration aims to push ratification of the Panama American treaty and seeks a vote on the Nicaraguan treaty. Senators foresee possible recommendations for ratification though doubts remain about Senate reception. The Colombian treaty would pay 25 million dollars for Panama’s separation and express regret over damaged U S Colombia relations. The Nicaraguan treaty offers 3 million dollars for an option on the canal route and a naval base at Fonseca Bay.

Associated Press Washington Senate Colombia Panama U. S Nicaragua Naval Base Fonseca Bay

Specials Today at 18 Delicatessen Shop

Extra fancy strawberries lettuce celery carrots beets shallots parsley beans egg plant spinach bell peppers oyster plant cauliflower large queen olives Kentucky scaly bark nuts smoked white fish Stayman Winesap apples last of winter grape fruit 60c dozen Royal Scarlet and Brownie Peaches four cans for 1.00 six cans for 1.00 Fresh Country Eggs 25c per dozen Arnold and Abney offer brief notes on limited stock and prices.

Athens Kentucky Arnold & Abney

Americans Killed by Mexicans Reported Near Cusihuirachic

El Paso, Texas report states bodies of Benjamin Snell and Frank Woods, American cowboys, were found near Cusihuirachic Mexico in an unconfirmed report. The American National Livestock Association urged U S patrols in northern Mexico to protect American lives and property.

Associated Press el Paso Texas Benjamin, Snell Frank Woods Cusihuirachic Mexico American National Livestock Association United States

Barrett Concedes Pleasant Victory in Louisiana Governor Race

New Orleans on January 26 Thomas C Barrett conceded the Democratic nomination for governor to R G Pleasant with an estimated 10000 vote majority Bernard Mouton and Ford Claiborne led for lieutenant governor Returns indicate the Regular ticket won other state offices.

Associated Press New Orleans Janu Thomas C. Barrett R. G. Pleasant Bernard Mouton Ford Claiborne Tegular

Britain Shifts Focus From War to Politics in WWI

The British House of Commons dropped the blockade bill and will rely on orders in council while Parliament moves to tighten wartime controls on imports and exports. Reports cite labor backing for war efforts, French fleets aiding in blockades, and prosecutions of key figures as bomb and trench actions unfold on multiple fronts.

Associated Press London of Commons Great Britain Germany United States English Channel North Sea France House of Lords Neuville Argonne Forest Oslavia Kut-El-Amara Albania Essad Pasha Berlin Sayville Hamburger Fremdenblatt Dover England Aeroplaes Bristol Eng

Double Feature at Elite Theatre in Athens

The Elite Theatre in Athens presents a return engagement of Helene of the North starring Marguerite Clark, followed by Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo, an E Philippa Oppenheim story. The program also notes strong audience demand and a notable patriotic vote supporting government recruitment efforts.

Marguerite Clark Athens Elite Mr. Grex

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