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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
1
The telegraph indicates Huerta will resign to allow Francisco Carbajal to assume power, with the United States indicating it will not recognize Carbajal but may hold informal talks. Carranza demands unconditional surrender of Mexico City authorities as forces move toward Monterey, Torreon leaders ordered to press toward the capital.
Hon Thomas W Hardwick seeking unexpired US Senate term will speak tonight at 8 30 in front of the Southern Mutual building Judge George C Thomas, president of the Hardwick club, will introduce him Hardwick is well known in Georgia politics, having served in Congress and currently a US Senator hopeful with strong local support.
Washington officials say the Senate Banking Committee delayed completing hearing records and will likely issue the report opposing confirming Thomas D. Jones to the Federal Reserve Board tomorrow.
A $10 reward is offered for the solution to The Million Dollar Mystery. The first episode airs at The Elite tomorrow Wednesday with a $10 prize for the correct answer.
A colored man named Crenshaw, earlier reported killed by Geo Teasley, was found to be merely stunned. He regained consciousness and is expected to recover. Teasley is not yet located.
The interstate commerce commission details millions used as stage money and corporate pawns in a failed New Haven railroad scheme. It cites losses to stockholders from sixty five to ninety million dollars, notes dummy directors and manipulated accounts, and finds anti trust violations. The report lists three hundred thirty six subsidiaries and accuses directors of negligence and illegal aims.
Sunday afternoon Will Burch voluntarily turned himself in at the sheriff's office for the killing of his brother John Burch Saturday night. He was jailed in the new county jail after officers retrieved him from his mother’s home. The shooting reportedly occurred late Saturday. no inquest was held as witnesses described the events and the grand jury will review the case next month.
A bill introduced by Representative Webb of North Carolina proposes a temporary second judge for the Southern district of Georgia with the same powers and salary as Judge Emory Speer. The measure creates a second judge during investigations and vacancies, after which only one judge remains.
Ernest Michael, manager of the Athens wholesale firm Michael Brothers, leads U S sales of president suspenders for C A Edgarton Co. and earns an automobile prize, with Baltimore also a winner. A $10 gold prize goes to the top salesman.
Local market notice lists fresh corn available this morning at Arnold and Abney with a prompt to place orders early. The brief item emphasizes limited stock and quick service for customers.
Seven hundred marines were ordered to assemble at Guantanamo Cuba to be prepared for service in San Domingo and Haiti. The action follows Secretary Bryan’s request to ready the fleet for emergencies. Acting Secretary Roosevelt noted many Americans seek protection as the revolution continues. Forces will be drawn from Vera Cruz from the special service in Mexican waters and from Hampton Roads. The Gun Seat Sacramento was ordered to Guantanamo.
The St Elmo lodge of Knights of Pythias installed H J Davis as chancellor commander R E Carter as vice chancellor Jas F Hart as master of work John C Charles as master at arms T H Nickerson as keeper of records and seal and master of finance M G Michael as prelate M J Abney as inner guard B R Bloodworth as outer guard Rev S R Grubb as past chancellor Michael and Charles were excused for unavoidable absence and will be installed upon return to the city.
J. Whittaker of this city travels to Southbridge Massachusetts to visit his veteran father Henry Whittaker aged eighty six and in good health. They will also visit Lowell and New Hampshire and return after several weeks. Mrs Whittaker accompanies him, her first trip beyond Massachusetts. Whittaker heads the circulation department of the Banker.
The Classic Theater highlights a night featuring Lucile Love the Girl of Mystery and a comedy The Fatal Letter. Admission is 5 and 10 cents.
Former Deputy Clerk of the United States District Court announces he has begun law practice. He lists Third National Bank Building, Atlanta, Georgia as his address. In Chihuahua on July 13 General Villa says the only successful end to the revolution is armed entry of the constitutionalist army into Mexico City and rejects Huerta's retirement in favor of Carbajal as unsatisfactory to him and Carranza.
Atlanta authorities offer four hundred dollar reward for the safe return or discovery of Mrs. Eloise Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms. The mother Mrs. John W. Nelms posts the reward and publicizes a San Francisco death telegram as possibly genuine. A typewritten note alleges guilt and forebodes fate, prompting Mrs. Nelms to seek help from Shriners and women's clubs nationwide.
George Bailey underwent a rare operation to remove both the upper and lower jaw on one side for a stubborn cheek and jaw condition. The procedure, performed with success, occurred at a New York sanitarium with Dr. Coggin from the local city accompanying him. He is now steadily improving and has a favorable prognosis.
Reverend C. C. Jarrell of the First Methodist church leaves Thursday for Junaluska North Carolina for the Southern Methodists summer assembly. On Saturday morning he will address the General Epworth League Conference. Dr Barrow chancellor of the University of Georgia will lead services at the First Methodist next Sunday. Mrs Jarrell travels to Atlanta for a week to attend Miss Martha Boynton's wedding. Martha Jarrell visits Rome as guest of Miss Martha Griffin.
The son of Mr and Mrs Claud Cox on Henderson avenue tripped entering the back door and fell eight or ten feet striking his head. Doctors say he narrowly escaped death and he rested well last night with hope for no lasting ill effects. An older brother recently returned from Atlanta after head injury surgery. Mr Cox was operated on recently for appendicitis. Yellow squash new Irish potatoes string beans Arnold Abney.
Editors from Commerce arrive by special train at 11:50 with a 12:05 welcome at the University of Georgia campus gate. The program includes tours of the summer school chapel, State Normal School barbecue, and visits to the State College of Agriculture and historic campus. Editor Paul Harber of the Commerce Observer aided in greetings in Athens.
Smith and Rhodes of Smith and Rhodes unveil The Chandler Light Weight Six in Athens. Built by Lozier, the model comes with strong guarantee and a demonstration car for prospective buyers, signaling a likely winner among light weight types.
Indictments filed in Buffalo accuse three railroads and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Coal Co. of unfair practices against shippers of Pennsylvania anthracite coal. Each rail line faces a possible one million dollar fine if convicted. London reports Ireland's Boyne anniversary celebrants met with less trouble, aided by armed volunteers.
A severe storm near Athens caused casualties and heavy crop damage. David Martin, 30, was killed by a lightning strike under a walnut tree in Jefferson. Hail and rain damaged crops around Oglethorpe, with Smithonia fields losing cotton leaves blooms and about two thousand bushels of oats washed away. Ongoing estimates expected.
The funeral for John M. Burch was held yesterday afternoon at 5:30 from the First Methodist Church with Rev. C. C. Jarrell delivering the address. The service highlighted his forgiving nature toward the brother involved in his death and drew many floral tributes. Pallbearers included H. C. Sparks, John L. Morris, G. G. Goodale, Percy Johnson, Ed Wier, and R. H. Bulloch. He left a wife, his mother, and several brothers.
Tanhouser's Million Dollar motion picture will be shown every Wednesday beginning tomorrow at the Elite. Admission five and ten cents. Goodyear balloon race results show R A D Preston of Akron as the third American entrant to the international event. The Goodyear flight covered three hundred miles and the eighth balloon reached the ground today after traveling a hundred miles.
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