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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1914

Page

5

Tech preparing for a great year at Georgia Tech

Special to the Banner reports preparations for the fall opening of the Georgia School of Technology. A 75 member graduation last June marks the largest class. new instructors join a growing faculty. a $200,000 Greater Tech extension builds power plants and laboratories. Football plans include Carlisle game and a post S A A schedule with Georgia. student activities expand, with more social events and a larger student body.

Atlanta Georgia School of Technology Tech United States Greater Tech Carlisle Indians University of Georgia Tech Rooters

Beavers Organize Local Lodge in Athens

Mr. R. C. Potts of the Independent Order of Beavers visits Athens to organize a local lodge. The Georgia South region houses a strong Beavers network including leaders like Senator Hoke Smith and Clark Howell. Local citizens show interest in joining, with expectations of a successful chapter.

R. C. Potts Independent Order of Beavers Beavers South Georgia Atlanta Hoke Smith Clark Howell Constitution W. H. Fish Supreme Court Athens Potts

Why Fiddlers End Together in Opera Orchestra

In Dallas News a puzzling note about grand opera orchestras asks why all the fiddlers finish simultaneously despite playing different tunes. The piece reflects on orchestra practice and performance tempo.

Dallas News

Banks Consider Half Holiday On Saturdays

A movement grows among city banks to observe a half holiday on Saturdays for the rest of summer. A tentative agreement would close banks at noon instead of 2 PM, effective from next Saturday through August 15, with signatures expected today.

Notice to creditors of Samuel C Benedict estate

Creditors are advised to itemize and swear to their claims against the estate of Samuel C Benedict and present them to the administrator, 8 R Benedict, for payment. The notice mentions a worm killer advertisement and a Milton quote, reflecting period common notices and content.

Samuel C. Benedict R. Bendict Admr S.C. Benedict

Shepard child labor measure passes Georgia House

New York July 28 The Shepard child labor bill passed the Georgia House by 55 with support from the National Child Labor Committee the Atlanta Georgian and organized labor. The bill bans under 14 year olds from mill factory laundry and manufacturing work and sets a 16 year limit on night work with school attendance and literacy requirements for permits.

New York Shepard Georgia House National Child Labor Committee Atlanta Georgian Organized Labor Herschel H. Jones Senate Kentucky Florida Tennessee Alabama Carolinas South

Baseball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

The American League games saw Chicago defeat New York 6 to 2 and Washington beat St. Louis 7 to 3 while Detroit won 4 3 over Philadelphia. Cleveland edged Boston 4 to 3 in the National League no games were played due to rain in the rest of the circuit. First Southern League games Birmingham beat Memphis 7 10 first and Birmingham 3 1 in the second. Charleston beat Albany 2 4 Savannah won 5 4 and Augusta Macon drew rain.

Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston

Bear Cats triumph as Swann blanks Woof Cats in opener

Greensboro Ga July 27 The Bear Cats beat the Woof Cats in nine innings to take the doubleheader opener. Winslett was knocked out in the first game after giving up five runs and Bish Swann finished the contest with two hits allowed. The second game lasted five innings with Swann again on the mound allowing three hits. Vincent starred with notable fielding. First-game score details: Bear Cats 7 runs, Woof Cats 9 runs.

Greensboro Bear Cats Woof Cats Woof_Cats Winslett Bish Swann Swann Vincent R. Ho. E. Bear Cats

Anderson Campaign Gains Support Amid Georgia Tour

Atlanta July 28 J Randolph Anderson campaign HQ reports indicate growing support since William Harris withdrawal. Inman Yards speech to workers, Monroe courthouse address cited strong platform appeal on reducing politics in Georgia. Campaign notes Seventh district gains for Anderson with Harris supporters expected to shift.

Atlanta J. Randolph Anderson Walter Mangum William J. Harris Anderson Seventh Congressional District Harris Mr. Harris Inman Yards

Georgia political notices filed for several offices in Clarke County

A batch of 1914 Democratic primary announcements from Clarke County and across Georgia. Candidates include Samuel J. Tribble for Congress in the Eighth District, A. B. J. Stovall for the 30th Senate district, C. H. Arnold Jr for Clarke County Representative, J. F. Rhodes for Clarke County Representative, C. Brown for the Legislature, H. H. Gordon for Clarke County Legislature, H. J. Rowl for Clarke County Legislature, W. J. Speer for State Treasurer, and Charles H. Brand for Judge of the Superior Court Western Judicial Circuit, all pledging service and soliciting Democratic support.

Congress Georgia Democratic Party Samuel J. Tribble J. Stovall Elberton, Ga Clarke County General Assembly State of Georgia C. H. Arnold, JR People of W. J. Speer Judge Superior Court Western Judicial Circuit Superior Courts Charles H. Brand

Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed For Cuts And Burns

Mr BE S Lopez of Manilla New York writes Bucklen Arnica Salve heals cuts burns wounds and sores. Keep handy for burns sores cuts wounds prevents lockjaw 25 cents at your druggist Advertise your Wants.

BE. S. Lopez Manilla N. Y

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