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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

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Huerta Steps Down as Mexico President

The Associated Press reports Victoriano Huerta presented his resignation to the Chamber of Deputies via the foreign relations department, a move hailed by Washington as a step toward peace. Constitutionalists refuse to recognize Carbajal as provisional president, while talks continue on amnesty and orderly entry for Carranza.

Associated Press Irpsshehechese Mexico City Lano Huerta Hia -Rasige L Nation Foreign Relations Department Vivi Huerta Washington United States General Huerta Mexico Francisco Carbajal Carranza Carbajal

Testimony on Jones Feds Reserve Board Hearing

Washington July 15 opponents of Thomas D. Jones for the federal reserve board say eight to ten Democratic senators will vote against him. Supporters hope to override a banking committee adverse report on the floor tomorrow as Jones testifies publicly about links to International Harvester and New Jersey Zinc.

Associated Press Washington Thomas D. Jones Federal Reserve Board Jones Banking Committee Senate International Harvester New Jersey Zinc Harvester Company McCormick Family Consolidated Companies Wilson

Severe windstorm causes roof damage and scattered destruction

Yesterday afternoon a strong wind and brief rainstorm hit the city. Power and telephone service were affected briefly but restored quickly. A portion of the Booth stables roof at Broad and Hull streets was torn off and laid back. Light fixtures, flowers, outbuildings, vehicles, and trees sustained damage. The storm lasted only a few minutes with heavy rain.

Broad Hull Streets

Carbajal Takes the Oath of Office in Mexico City

In Mexico City on July 15 Francisco Carbajal took the oath as president at 7:20 pm before the senate and deputies, escorted by presidential guards. He headed to the National Palace amid cheers as trains move Huerta and Blanquet families toward Puerto Mexico.

Willam Huerta Jaurez Mexico City Pilla Carbaja Chamber of Deputies Francisco Carbajal Mexico Carbajal National Palace Vera Cruz

Twenty Treaties Signed and Pending Ratification

The peace commission will sign a treaty with Uruguay's Minister De Pana this Monday. Next week similar pacts are expected with Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. By week’s end, Bryan plans to send about twenty more treaties to the Senate for ratification.

Associated Press Minister de Pana Uruguay Argentina Brazil Chile Bryan Senate

Senate splits over Clayton anti trust and railroad securities bills

Difficulties in the senate floor show administration unease over Clayton anti trust and railroad securities measures. Democrats Hollis of New Hampshire and Read of Missouri clashed as consolidation of the two bills gains support. The Clayton and securities bills remain in committee.

Associated Press Washington Senate Hollis New Hampshire Read Missouri Trade Commission

Special Sermon for Woodmen of World at Local Church

The Woodmen of the World Geo. B. Davis camp with nearly five hundred members will attend the 11 o clock service at Young Harris Memorial Church next Sunday. Rev. R. M. Dixon will deliver a special sermon for the fraternal group by request.

Geo. B. Davis Young Harris Memorial R. M. Dixon

Jossey’s Fresh Jersey Produce and More Ad

Fresh Jersey butter ripe tomatoes home raised eggs Georgia melons and a fresh batch of fries and hens. Contact phone 1176 for details and availability.

Jersey Georgia

Classic Theater Today Showcases Florence Lawrence

The program features Florence Lawrence in a two reel comedy drama titled A Singular Cynic and an accompanying comedy Sophie of the Films. The listings promise a lively day at the theater with notable performances.

Florence Lawrence Sophie

Rural credits bill urged before the House committee

Georgia lawmakers discussed a rural credits bill to validate land titles through court procedure. Support came from S Guyton McLendon Col W B Hunt and Col Harvie Jordan while a subcommittee was asked to perfect the measure. The session also examined an anti trust bill with debate from Wimberly Toole Harris Arkwright Maddox and Lattimore. Decisions deferred.

Atlanta Georgia General Judiciary Committee No. 2 House S. Guyton McLendon W. B. Hunt Eatontoin Harvie Jordan Wimberly Bibb Mr. Wimberly G. G. Toole Southern Ice And Coal Co Macon Jesse Harris Preston S. Arkwright Georgia Railway and Power Co Robert F. Maddox Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Carroll Lattimore Arkwright Maddox Harris

Georgia Moves to Ban Tobacco in Statewide Bill

A Georgia bill sponsored by Senator Seroy to ban tobacco cigarettes and cigarette paper was favorably reported by the senate judiciary committee in a substitute that tightens provisions. Mrs. T. M. Patterson urged the measure, noting rising use among youths. Also discussed were salaries for solicitors general set at 3000 dollars with potential county increases, and Judge Andrew Cobb's new procedure act receiving a favorable report with minor opposition.

Atlanta Georgia House Senate Seroy General Judiciary Committee Substitute T. M.patterson Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Manyaad Solicitors General of Marrell Andrew Cobb

Georgia Senate Advances Real Beer Bill In Budget Notes

Yesterday the senate temperance committee favorably reported the Mc Neil bill allowing real beer production and sale in Georgia. The session also addressed redistricting to cap districts at three counties, expansion of senate membership, free kindergartens, and opposed a new Murray Gilmer Pickens county. The house defeated a bill to create Tate county and killed Adams of Hall tax law repeal. An appropriation of 15000 for repairs to the State Normal School passed. The Stephens and Crawford Long statues were recommended for the national hall of fame. Athens women supported the funds.

Senate Temperance Committee McNeil Georgia S Tate Murray, Gilmer, Pickens Adams Hall Stephens Crawford Long National Hall of Fame Athens

Former Gov Brown denounces critics over Senate run

Special Correspondence from Marietta Georgia reports former Governor Brown defending his candidacy for United States Senator against charges of disturbing the peace. He cites party division caused by Senator Hoke Smith and blasts Smith on port rates registration law and efforts to control Georgia politics. Continued on Page Right.

Marietta Brown People of Georgia United States Hoke Smith Smith Democratic Party Washington City Port Bates Railroad Commission Senate Aasia Smith A. 0. Bacon United States Senate Senator Bacon

Atlanta officer traces missing women to New Orleans

A member of the Atlanta police went to New Orleans to trace the movements of Eloise Dennis and Beatrice Nelms who disappeared after leaving home for a trip through Texas. Two women seen on Petit Bois Island raised interest but could not be identified. Investigators report Eloise Dennis attempted to sell real estate before departing, selling one property.

Associated Press Atlanta New Orleans Eloise Dennis Beatrice Nelms Texas Petit Bois Island Gulf of Mexico Dennis

Brother of Mr. MO. xs L. ARNOLD 15 DEAD

News arrived from Anderson South Carolina of the death of Q L Arnold brother of John L Arnold of this city. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral and burial will be at Anderson. He is survived by brothers A E Arnold of Atlanta Henry Arnold of Greenwood and John L Arnold of this city and two sisters Mrs J A Tiller and Mrs Charles Forrest both of Atlanta and his mother Mrs J F Arnold.

Anderson S. C Q. L. Arnold John L. Arnold A. E. Arnold Atlanta Henry Arnold Greenwood J. A. Till

Man Loses Three Fingers In Buzz Saw Accident

Mr. L. O. Pledger at the Pickrell shops was injured yesterday afternoon when his hand came too close to a live buzz saw. He lost three fingers and sustained injury to another finger on the same hand.

Weather Forecast for Atlanta and Southeast

The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with possible thundershowers in Atlanta and nearby areas. Unsettled weather continues across much of the country, especially the cotton belt, with local showers reported in Raleigh and Vicksburg. A storm over the lakes has moved to Manitoba and a secondary low forms over Kansas.

Georgia Alabama The Lakes Manitoba Kansas Cotton Belt Raleigh Vicksburg Atlanta North Pacific Coast

Police pursue suspect in River Street uh reported domestic attack

This morning officers were alerted to a case in which Tim Nicks, described as a River Street Negro, severely cut his wife Mattie Nicks. Police launched a search for Nicks, while the docket notes another entry about a Negro wanted on a warrant in South Carolina since Monday evening.

Tim Nicks River Street Mattie Nicks South Carolina

Dissolution Suit Likely Against New Haven Contingent on Directors Meeting

Washington July 15 reports the possibility of a dissolution suit against New Haven depending on a New York directors meeting. If Massachusetts law allows sale of Boston and Maine stock with state option, suit may be avoided. otherwise, officials expect filing.

Associated Press Washington New Haven New York Massachusetts Boston Maine

Mrs Luther Burch Reported Very Ill at Home

Friends learn Mrs Luther Burch is extremely ill at her residence on Jackson street. Temperatures in the east and south remain moderate, with higher readings west of the lower Mississippi around 7 a.m. alluding to lingering heat.

Luther Burch Jackson Street Mississippi

Famous Player Day at the Elite

The Elite presents Malcolm Williams in The Brute a four part drama about male power and female pride with tomorrow’s Goodness Gracious a Vitagraph comedy. Extra large melons at low prices from Stones phone 408.

Malcolm’ Willaims Vital Timgma Stone’s

Vestry Meeting At Emmanuel Church Delayed To Thursday

The regular monthly Vestry meeting of Emmanuel church is postponed from last week and will be held at the Rectory Thursday at 8 30 PM. Rector Troy Beatty urges full attendance. Also includes local grocery ad mentions fresh produce and meats.

Emmanuel Church

Whitakers Arrive in Norfolk on Way to Boston

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Whitaker announce their arrival in Norfolk Virginia and their plan to board the Gloucester steamer of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company for Boston. Bulk chipped Beef Fears Grocery.

Fears Grocery Co J. F. Whittaker Norfolk Gloucester Merchants and Miners Transportation Company Boston Bulk Chipped Beef Fears Grocery Co

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