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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1914

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Senate confirms three federal reserve board nominees

The Senate confirmed Charles S. Hamlin W P G Herding and A C Miller for the Federal Reserve Board amid pending nominations of Warburg and Jones. Warburg may withdraw his name. the group is expected to take oaths soon and form a quorum for preliminary business.

Senate Reserve Bank Washington Charles 8. Hamlin W. P. G. Herding A. C. ‘Miller Federal Reserve Board Secretary Ofs Treasury Rency Paul M. Ward New York Thomas D. Jones Bitago Warburg Thurst

Mystery murder probe widens in Freeport case

Investigators led by the National Detective Agency begin a new phase of the Mrs. Louise Bailey killing inquiry. Nassau authorities employ a detective and ten assistants as the inquest pauses to pursue new clues and Dr. Carman's account of a bicyclist firing three shots on a lonely road.

Associated Press Freeport N. Y Louise Bailey Edwin Carman National Detective Agency Nassau County Carman

Ulster Excluded From Home Rule Bill Passed in Lords

The House of Lords moved the Irish home rule bill to its second reading with an amendment to exclude Ulster. Associated Press reports the Lords approved the reading as the bill advances in Parliament.

Ulster Associated Press London House of Lords

American Is Buried Under Imperial Auspices

Tokio June 6. The funeral of Henry Willard Denison legal adviser to the Japanese foreign office was held today under imperial auspices. An imperial edict praised his work and expressed sorrow. He was buried beside his close friend Count Komura.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Henry Willard Denison Foreign Office Count Komura

Peeler Wins Bludwine Elgin Watch in June Contest

In Athens Georgia the Bludwine Bottling Co contest closed on June 30 1914. A committee counted oats in three Bludwine bottles and awarded the Elgin watch to H H Peeler for the 35th and closest guess, received April 9.

H. H. Peeler Peeler Athens Bludwine Bottling Co Hutcheson Cobb Lumpkin J. C. Simons

Word from Georgia boys now at Michigan

A fragment reports Georgia students at the University of Michigan during the summer session. It mentions summer school and classes but is incomplete.

Georgia Michigan

Brisk prelim meeting of consolidated city committees

The council held a brisk preliminary session with consolidated committees. Col Snelling sought city permission to lay sewers and water mains at his cost in the old Lilly property area, to be assumed by the city when settlement justifies it. He also proposed dirt from new streets along University Drive be used to surface the road, with city hauling. The dirt offer was accepted when feasible.

Col. C. M. Snelling Old Lilly University Drive Colonel Snelling Snelling Hampton Court Onix Col. Snelling

County Replies To City Note On Street Work Arrangements

County commissioners answered a city note about street work by county crews. Clerk Tate Wright released figures showing city tax payments and past county spending, countering claims of only 3 500 spent in the city since road bonds were issued fifteen years ago. The reply was not released publicly and is slated to appear before the council the following night.

Tate Wright

U S Minister to Greece Resigns Over Albania Policy

George Fred Williams resigns as U S minister to Greece after refusing to comment on Albania. Secretary Bryan says Williams offered resignation to the president due to constraints on discussion. President Wilson expected to accept soon. Williams had been a former congressman and Bryan ally.

Associated Press Washington George Fred Williams U. S Greece State Department Bryan Wilson Williams Albania

Endorsement for Great Methodist University in Atlanta

The First Methodist Church passes a resolution endorsing Athens as the education center and Atlanta as the site for a new Methodist university to replace Vanderbilt. The vote follows a standing plea by the pastor and senior members to locate the institution east of the Mississippi.

Athens Atlanta Great Methodist University First Methodist Church Vander Bilt Mississippi

City League Opens At Herty Field With Rules For Spectators

The City League baseball opener is set for this afternoon at 6 20 on Herty Field. University authorities outline spectator rules, seating limits, and security measures to protect the grounds as Athens backs the league. Captain Rawson and Captain Duggan lead the anticipated teams with full lineups noted for the opener. The schedule continues Thursday with Peacok vs McWhorter, and readers are urged to support the city league and thank the University for its arrangements.

Herty Field Athens League Moore College Home Place New College New Coldege Chandler Hall Rawson Duggan Pittard Bond Erwin Dorsey Creekmore Kytle MecIntyre Bedgood Kellum Lavender Cook Allen Potter Hodgson Murray Smith Bradberry Bryant Cox Super Dillard Sage Huff Peacock McWhorter

Invitation to Sum Mer School Students for Free Dental Exams

A notice from Athens Dental Parlors extends a welcome to Sum Mer School students visiting the city. It offers free teeth examinations and affordable treatment options, promising careful workmanship. The message is signed by Dr. E. G. Griffin's successors and provides address and phone details.

E. G. Griffin Athens Dental Parlors Southern Mutual

Popular Conductor Moves Back to City

Georgia railroad conductor Captain Moody returns to Athens after residing in Union Point, settling with his family on Dougherty Street. The city welcomes back this well known local figure and former resident.

Georgia Railroad Capt. Moody Union Point Athens Dougherty Street

Knights of Pythias Meet in Athens Georgia

The First district Knights of Pythias of Georgia gather in Athens for a two day 1914 meeting July 9 and 10 with 32 lodges represented from across the state. Officers include W G Cartledge and C A van der Leith. program features Third Rank work by St Elmo Lodge and talks by Knight leaders from Commerce Jefferson and Winder lodges.

The Knights of Pythias Georgia Order United States Athens W. G. Cartledge Commerce J. Oscar Wall Eatonton S. J.nix Jefferson, Ga E. C. Jackson Maysville C. A. Vanderleith J. B. Thomas Madison R. C. Nix J. C. Charles W. M. Yergin C. L. Bryson Jefferson C. M. Scoggin R. E. Carter L. F. Elrod J. C. Comer Comer St. Elmo Lodge Troy Beatty R. L No. 40 F. E. Hearn T. J. Shackelford Commerce Lodge L Lodge Jefferson Lodge Winder Lodge Winder Sam Bell Guardian S. J. Smith, Jr Messrs. C. A. von der Leith Louis P. Canning H. P. Lawrence

ANARCHISTS TARGET NY PLANS TO SHUT DYNAMITE ARTISTS

New York police announce a campaign to suppress anarchists IWW and allied groups after a Harlem apartment blast killed four. Arthur Caron and Charles Berg were tied to IWW, Carl Hansen to anarchists. A funeral for Berkman may be blocked and bodies possibly buried immediately. In Tarrytown, Caron and Berg face trial amid postponed cases of nine others.

Associated Press New York Industrial Workers of the World Harlem Arthur Caron Charles’ Berg Industrial Workers Carl Hansen Alexander Berkman Union Square Tarrytown Caron Berg

Reception for summer school faculty and guests at Peabody hall

The summer school faculty and their ladies will host a reception this evening in Peabody hall described as informal and thoroughly delightful. Two more receptions are planned before term’s end, one on the campus and one at the State Normal School, with no chapel assembly or lecture tonight.

Peabody Hall State Normal School

Plague Situation In New Orleans Declared Under Control

New Orleans officials report none of the several thousand rats examined tested positive for bubonic plague. Surgeon General Blue of the U S Health Service formally assumes charge and urges women to join a city clean up campaign.

Associated Press New Orleans Blue United States Health Service

Lucile Love Mystery Serial Tonight at Classic Theater

The Classic Theater presents the ninth Lucile Love episode The Girl of Mystery and a comedy Mike Searches for His Long-lost Brother A prize will be awarded to the guesser of the Girl of Mystery identity Audience invited to bring friends for the showing.

Classic Theater Lucille Love Mike

Installation of New Officers of Glenn Lodge

Glenn Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds an important meeting Tuesday evening in the usual meeting place. Officers for the latter term of the year will be installed and all members are urged to attend this impressive event.

Glenn Lodge Order of Odd Fellows

Legal and civic meetings Open this Month in Town District

Yesterday the two justice of the peace courts held sessions for legal business. The county commissioners and county board of education begin regular monthly meetings this morning with legal sale day proceeding. A lost gold scarf pin engraved J A K is reported. finder to return to Jas A Key. Reward offered.

Justice of the Peace County Board of Education Jas. A. Key McClure’s

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