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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
The chamber of commerce prepares for the arrival of new salons as the Georgia legislature and merchants discuss related business. Other important actions were taken during last night’s session including measures affecting local trade and public welfare.
A long Chamber of Commerce meeting at city hall covered events from Summer School to Normal School and a barbecue. Delegates discussed Georgia Pacific Exposition films, state funding, and a potential $25,000 legislative appropriation. A gas rate proposal from the Athens Gas Light & Fuel Co. was reviewed for commission approval.
The Baseball Players Fraternity won a victory today as a threatened strike by National and American league players was averted. Clarence Kraft of the Newark Internationals received 2500 dollars from Nashville to release claims. Brooklyn’s Charles Ebbetts announced the settlement at the American league owners meeting. Justice Bigsell vacated an injunction related to Chase and the Sherman act, with an appeal filed. Chase expected to play first base for Buffalo tomorrow.
Athens beat Elberton 6 to 5 in a featureless contest. Pitchers were Alford and Sanders for Athens with Harper, Corley and Barber catching.
A girl who had been missing for two to three weeks is found and will appear at the Majestic today. The Mutual Girl reels are featured along with four other top pictures in the program. Old prices of five and ten cents are honored.
AT MICHWALI'S TODAY Green beans 12%4cat ripe tomatoes 20c a dozen New potatoes 2 qts 15c Nice home raised cantaloupes 3 for 25c Nice fries 3 for 1.00 25 lbs best granulated sugar 1.20 10 lb bucket Silver Leaf Lard 1.35 Phone 6'6.
Washington July 21 Democratic leaders faced another snag in the interstate commerce committee as the railroad securities regulation bill neared enactment. Republicans and a few Democrats warned the measure would effectively guarantee issuances. After a long session the committee adjourned until tomorrow.
The council directs the chief of police to urge captains to curb cruelty to animals. Reports say mules and horses are dragged with brake shoes locked on level ground. Patrolmen must warn drivers and owners to wait for a downhill before applying the shoe.
On the motion of Alderman Wright at a called meeting yesterday evening a substantial permanent stone walk will be built on South Broad Street beyond Trail Creek where a walk is badly needed. Wright found enough stone on hand to lay the walk and will extend it to the check factory if supply holds.
Two trains carrying soldiers reached Athens late last night via the Southern Railway. Fifteen coaches were moved to Georgia Railroad yards and sent to Augusta for encampment. another two trains with eleven coaches arrived later, transferred between midnight and 1 a.m. for the same destination.
A large group from Athens and surrounding areas departed yesterday via the Central of Georgia Railway for Tybee and Savannah on account of a special excursion occasion.
An excellent program at the Classic features The Skull in two reels and a roaring comedy A Jealous Husband with Ford Sterling. Surprises abound in this unique imp melodrama and comedy lineup. Admission 5 and 10 cents.
An old style classified ad lists Stringless Beans Home raised Beets Extra quality Irish Potatoes ARNOLD & ABNEY Rocy Ford Cantaloupes Elberta Peaches CLARKE COUNTY BANK solicits small deposits in a small town marketplace.
Judge Nat Harris of Macon, candidate for governor, will address Athens and Clarke county voters at 8:30 PM at the Colonial Opera House. The event includes music, a large turnout of Athens ladies, and reserved boxes for Daughters of the Confederacy. Veterans from Cobb DeLaney Camp are invited to attend and join the audience heading to the talk.
Paris July 21 Joseph Caillaux spent two intense hours defending his wife charged with killing Cas ton Chalmette editor of Figaro on March 6. He accused himself, blamed Calmette’s calumnies, and described his private life and two letters. The trial shifted to politics with supporters and foes in court, while Judge Harris and others were praised for conduct and oratory as friends planned a welcome in Madison.
Dr. Howard Odum presents the revised program for the county superintendents meeting. Wednesday includes sessions on the rural curriculum and agriculture in rural schools with leaders from the State Normal School and University of Georgia. Evening lectures and a trolley excursion are scheduled with regional educators.
A police court sentence plan targets women offenders in Athens with talks of an ordinance to regulate sentencing. City Attorney Michael coordinates efforts to move away from discretionary stockade terms toward standardized work sentences.
President Wilson directed the institution of a Sherman lawsuit to dissolve the New Haven railroad system and ordered the criminal aspects of the case presented to the federal grand jury in a letter to Attorney General McReynolds.
Washington July 21 James T McDermott Democratic representative from the Fourth Illinois district resigns ending house agitation over lobby charges raised by Martin Mulhall Resignations came as pending resolutions ranged from reprimand to expulsion McDermott said he would seek re election Chairman Webb of the judiciary committee later said no action will be sought on the committee report recommending reprimand.
Mr. Thos. F. McGyer arrived to promote Georgia’s exhibit at the San Francisco fair. He will discuss Georgia’s role as the Empire State of the South with Athens and Clarke County residents, stressing nationwide benefits and unity to showcase the state’s resources.
The second installment of The Million Dollar Mystery shows today at the Elite in two reels, with Bruce McRae in The King and The Man in four parts Friday. Another episode of The Perils of Pauline is also listed.
A weekly giveaway offers a handsome forty two piece china set to attendees of the Elite summer school. The first drawing occurred yesterday with a winning young lady. A new drawing is scheduled for Tuesday at five o clock. Advertise your Wants.
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