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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1914

Page

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Georgia Editors Visit Athens for 10 Day Meet

Georgia Weekly Press Association plans a 10 day event in Athens with about 300 editors and guests traveling from Commerce and other cities. The program includes a summer school chapel session, a barbecue at State Normal School, and visits to the State College of Agriculture and the University of Georgia.

Georgia Weekly Press Association Athens Heidler Erwin Chamber of Commerce Georgia iAsso Aee State Normal School S. N.S State College of Agriculture University of Georgia Commerce Clayton Albany Herald J. S. Davis Adel News Adel W. T. Shydle Carrie Wells Atlanta Constitution Francis Clarke Blue Ridge Post J. M. Hackney Elizabeth Hackney Butts County Progress Jackson J. D. Jones Buchanan Tribune A. R. Dodson Gaines F. Dodson Blue Ridge Summit F. W. Padgett A. P. Johnson Blackshear Times W. L. Knight L. J. Smith Butler Herald C. E. Benns Bulloch Times Statesboro D. B. Turner Bowden Bulletin L. R. Hurst Barnesville News-Gazette B. H. Hardy Lucile Mitchell Commerce News Fay Shannon J. E. Mercer Cartersville Maryella Phillips Cradfordville

Decision on indicting New Haven directors delayed

The justice department may seek indictments against New Haven directors after dissolving the railroad through negotiations. Outcome hinges on New Haven board action in New York and potential charges under the Sherman antitrust law despite past juries reluctant to convict corporations.

Associated Press Washington Justice Department New Haven New York Department Interstate Commerce Commission The Commerce Commission

Expansion Jay H. Epting Co Enlarges Athens Stores

Jay H. Epting Co in Athens enlarges by leasing the neighboring Huggins China House and merging with United Shoe Co stock. The combined inventory offers world beating prices, aiming to draw shoppers from 50 to 100 miles away with thousands of customers and a large sales staff.

Jay H. Epting Co Athens Huggins China House United Shoe Co Georgia

What Became of the Million Dollar Motion Picture

Tanhouser's Million Dollar motion picture will be shown every Wednesday, beginning today at the Elite. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Also listed are fresh beans, yellow squash, okra, celery, and cantaloupes. Mrs. J. W. Cobb of Augusta is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. V. M. Morris. Mutual Girl Majestic today.

Tanhouser Kalamazoo Fears Grocey CO J. W. Cobb Augusta J. V. M. Morris

Hardwick Campaign Speech At Colonial Opera House

Congress man Tom Hardwick urged his bid for the U S Senate before about four hundred supporters in Athens Georgia. He traced his career from leaving the University of Georgia to return to lead in Georgia politics and argued for a serious representative who can handle high office. He challenged opponents to debate and criticized rivals for avoiding platform discussions while praising his readiness to work in Washington and represent the Tenth district and state.

Tom Hardwick Colonial Opera Shell the Woods United States Senate A. O. Bacon Geo.c. Thomas Hardwick Club Col P. F. Brock T.E. Jago Judge Thomas Congress Alexander H. Stephens Hardwick Athens University of Georgia Georgia Commonwealth Dixie Washington Hills Toombs Stephens Senate Felder Slaton Cartersville House Underwood Union

Congressional Executive Committee Meets Here This P M

The Eighth Congressional District Executive Democratic Committee meets at the Georgian hotel at 2 PM to endorse the August 19 primary date and set primary rules. Chairman James L. Brown of Greensboro calls for full attendance with proxies allowed for absentees. Members listed include O W Porter Porter dale J J Avert Social Circle J E Cobb Watkinsville D M Dickson Rutledge E S Harris Bethlehem and others.

Eighth Congressional District Executive Democratic Committee Georgian Jas, L. Brown Greensboro James L. Brown O. W. Porter Porterdale Newton County J. J. Avert Social Circle J. E. Cobb Watkinsville D. M. Dickson Rutledge E. S. Harris Bethlehem G. H. Hulme Athens J. H. Henley Danielsville M. E. Maxwell Elberton J. C. Newsome Washington J. D. Pitts Bowman J. J. Rampley Carnesville A. S. Skelton Hartwell W. T. Standard R. F. Taylor Covington J. O. Wall Eatonton B. F. Woods J. B. Winfrey Stephens

To Print or Not to Print the Jones Testimony

Senate debate on public release of Thomas D. Jones testimony, nominee to the federal reserve board, lasted five hours as the banking and currency committee failed to act. Executive session adjourned with action delayed until committee reports are submitted, while Hitchcock urged publication and party lines formed over full or partial disclosure.

Associated Press Washington Thomas D. Jones Federal Reserve Board Senate Banking and Currency Committee Jones

Huerta Seen Likely to Resign as Mexican Crisis Intensifies

Washington reports expect Huerta to abdicate soon while constitutionalists push toward Mexico City. Villa plans rapid capital advance and Obregon moves toward Guadalajara. Diplomatic efforts aim to prevent bloodshed, with some fearing Huerta will flee.

Associated Press Washington Huerta Mexico City Villa Obregon Guadalajara

Absenteeism Blocks Progress on Anti-Trust Bills

In Washington DC on July 14 absenteeism and Democratic committee rifts hinder passage of the administration anti-trust program. Senators favor consolidating measures, delaying Clayton and railroad securities bills. Senator Newlands failed to secure a vote date for the trade commission bill.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Democratic Committee Clayton and Railroad Securities Senate Newlands Trade Commission

Classic Theater Offers Two Reels For Today

The Classic presents a two reel feature drama titled A Law Unto Himself and a Sterling comedy Billy's Riot featuring Little Billy. An ideal program for movie fans and children alike. Admission is 5 and 10 cents.

Billy

Million Dollar Mystery serial debut at The Elite

Harold MacGrath presents a thrilling serial called The Million Dollar Mystery. The first episode airs today July 1 at The Elite, with the story appearing weekly in 200 newspapers.

Harold MacGrath Elite

Four Year Old Callaway Child Dies on Boulevard

Last night died William A. Callaway a four year old boy from 6 Boulevard. His body will be sent by the 6:45 Georgia train to Siloam for funeral and interment at the family burying ground there.

William A S. C. Callaway Boulevard Georgia Siloam

Reward Offered for The Million Dollar Mystery Solution

A 910,000 reward is offered for solving The Million Dollar Mystery. The first episode is shown at the Hlite today with a separate $10,000 prize for the answer. Clarke County Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits.

Hlite Clarke County Bank

Athens mayor pro tem proposes city pool on court house grounds

Alderman Hugh H. Gordon urges building a public swimming pool for Athens children on the old court house site now used for school purposes. He seeks private subscriptions to fund a 100 by 30 foot pool with open sides and a roof, plus wading areas, benches, swings, and playground prep. Banner offers support and a $50 subscription.

Hugh Gordon Hugh H. Gordon Court House Athens J. W. Barnett Capt. Barnett

Huerta and Blanquet Family Train to Vera Cruz

In Mexico City at 10 tonight the families of President Huerta and War Minister Blanquet boarded a sleeper train to Vera Cruz. Their procession included a 800 soldier escort in front and 500 behind, with a belief they will depart the capital early tomorrow.

Associated Press Mexico City Huerta Gen. Blanquet Vera Cruz

Both Wrists Broken in Practice and Past Injury

Luther Coker, a known young man, suffered both wrists broken yesterday afternoon while practicing on Herty Field for a Saturday game. Earlier, in Jackson County, near where Dave Martin was killed by lightning, Coker had one arm broken when dragged by an automobile. The two incidents followed closely.

Luther Coker Herty Field Jackson County Dave Martin Coker

Dr J T Bowen Dies After Illness In Crawford Ga

Crawford Ga July 14 Dr J T Bowen physician of Crawford died today at 430 pm after several months illness He was genial and active in church and Sunday school and leaves a wife and one son Interment will be in Crawford cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

Crawford J. T. Bowen

JOSSEY'S HOME RAISED EATABLES

Local grocer advertises home raised produce and low cash prices. Fresh tender beans 12 cents a quart and fresh Irish potatoes 35 cents a gallon. Lemons 35 cents per dozen. Cantalooupes 10 cents each. Corn flakes three for a quarter and canned tomatoes two for a quarter. Roasting ears available by ten. Silver Leaf lard ten pounds for 1.35. Other groceries at low cash prices.

Gulfport officers watch two women linked to missing Atlantans

Gulfport Mississippi July 14 two women believed to resemble Mrs Eloise Dennis and her sister Beatrice Nelms missing Atlanta women were under surveillance tonight. Officers were not sure of identification and would seek to clear up uncertainty tomorrow. The women were first seen at Biloxi today. MUTUAL GIRL MAJESTIC TODAY.

Gulfport, Miss Gulf Coast Eloise Dennis Beatrice Nelms Atlanta Biloxi

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Department OF Justice Mutual Girl Majestic Congressional Executive Committee P.M Hitchcock Banking Committee Lee Maryland Hollis Shaforth Reed Borah Bristow Lewis Illinois Rafael Zubarans Representative Mendell Wyoming Niagara Falls Classic Theater Capital City Jossey Nelms Majestic
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