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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
1
Chicago and New York markets show mixed moves as peace hopes influence activity. Wheat prices weaken late, down fourteen and a half cents from yesterday, while New York stocks rise on foreign offerings despite European turmoil. Gold imports constrained by high marine insurance rates, with war risk set at five thousand dollars per million shipped.
War was declared on high prices by Jay H Eating firm but relief is limited as cost of living rises. The Broad Street store advertises bargains this week including soft finish bleaching, long cloth, silk novelties, crepe fabrics, polka dot crepe, and other fabrics priced well below ordinary rates to attract shoppers.
Notice from the Nat Bank of Athens and the Georgia National Bank announcing Saturday closures from August 1 to September 15 at noon. Patrons are asked to plan payrolls and business accordingly. Classic Theater advertises daily picture changes and air flow every six minutes for cool comfort.
Associated Press reports that Russian opinion favors war to defend Servia with political mobilization ordered and a manifesto expected. British and German fleets mobilize near Wei- Hao Wei and Tsing-Tao, while Britain claims no active mobilization. Berlin hosts a high level Austro-Servian conference with mobilization of German forces likely tomorrow.
In St Petersburg on July 29 it was reported that Emperor Nicholas would become generalissimo of the Russian forces. The public mood is confident and resolute, not jingoistic, with willingness to sacrifice for the country. A terms discussion after Belgrade’s occupation is deemed impossible, recalling Russia’s prior offer to Austria which was rejected. The dispatch passed the censor without revision.
London reports no relief or diplomatic progress in restricting the Austro-Servian war to two nations. Russia mobilizes four army corps in four districts totaling about 1,280,000 men along the Austrian frontier. Russia pledges support for Serbia as the emperor's manifesto looms amid rising anxiety.
Bob Blount was arrested by Officer Wright for beating his wife slashing her and tearing at her clothing with a knife. He is described as colored. Police records show a surge of similar family disorder cases in Athens, with many abusers escaping and victims pressured to forgive.
P F Pearson, a Georgia Railroad switching crew conductor, sues for 50000 claiming serious injuries after being thrown from a car at Hardeman and Phinizy yards. He alleges multiple injuries including brain concussion, back and limb damage, impaired vision and hearing, neurasthenia, and inability to work.
Evan Mathews through his father John Mathews sues Mr. Meniel Morris for 4000 dollars claiming injuries when a shed veranda at a Broad Street storehouse collapsed trapping the boy. The father seeks 1000 dollars. Mrs. L W Mewbourne sues Morris for 7500 dollars for injuries from the same incident.
Fortyt cases are filed for the Augusta term of the city court of Athens. Most suits concern notes and accounts, with several unusual damage cases against Germany. The piece also notes a Belgrade battle with Serbian forces retreating to the capital amid Austrian bombardment and a heavy artillery duel south of Belgrade.
Washington July 29 the United States will delay a formal neutrality proclamation in the Austro Servian war. The State Department will wait to see if other European powers engage in the conflict and what future developments unfold.
J B Dudley files a damage suit against Henry Culp Norbet Epting and Henry Hodgson claiming they assaulted him in the Wolf case. He alleges Culp struck with fist and bottle drew brass knuckles, Epting knife and kick, Hodgson aided and blocked interference and waved a pistol to deter police.
Mrs. James W. Ingle died yesterday at two o clock after a long illness at her Grady avenue residence. Survived by husband and four children, funeral held at home conducted by Rev. Jarrell and Rev. Cartledge, with interment planned in Burlington North Carolina today.
Report notes the county jail cells were torn down with bars and doors removed. The old jail, once surrounded by a high wall, is being removed as the site is repurposed into part of a new high school while the old courthouse undergoes conversion.
Arnold Daly presents The Part of Missing Men in five parts at the Elite. Admission remains 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children, so come early to avoid the rush. Tomorrow features The Lion's Bride in this ongoing famous player program.
Special to the Banner Atlanta Ga July 29 Senator W D McNeils measure outlawing the locker clubs of Georgia was reported favorably today by the temperance committee by an eight to three vote Senators Sweat Miller and Converse dissented The bill would repeal the $500 annual tax on clubs and after January 1915 make licenses for liquor sales in clubs illegal whether inside lockers or at bars Also reported were the Torrens land title bill and Senator Bushs Australian ballot proposal Mediation for lockouts and strikes supported by Marion Jackson and Phillip Weltner would appoint one mediator from labor and one from employer with a third chosen by them The committee's report to the secretary of commerce and labor is nonbinding but expected to aid settlement efforts.
Numerous friends worry about Mrs. Peeler who remains seriously ill after a prior operation. Her husband, Otis Peeler, was shocked Tuesday afternoon when an electric light wire and a telephone cable touched during a storm near the Southern Bell Telephone exchange. He is bedridden but recovering with care at home, while Mrs. Peeler undergoes another operation.
A Cobb street residence in Athens was invaded by a large king snake that slithered into the dining room and curled beneath the dining table. Hosts chased the intruder as it wandered toward a folding door aperture, delaying its removal for hours.
Professor Wardlaw leads a party of ladies touring Europe. They visited Venice and The Hague, plan to sail in two weeks and return by early September. The group saw Parliament in England with strong controls for ladies due to militant fears, fourteen women admitted.
On Monday afternoon Thomas R. Edwards Jr and Josie Boswell married in a private ceremony performed by Rev. Stanley R. Grubb. The bride, from Penfield Georgia, studied at Lucy Cobb Institute and stayed with Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Crow. Edwards works as freight agent for the Southern Railway Company and the couple left by automobile for Watkinsville before continuing on an extended Eastward tour to visit notable places.
Green string beans 7c qt Green cabbage 44c lb Yellow squash 74c lb Fresh corn 22c per dozen New potatoes 50c peck Extra fancy lemons 2 doz 45c 25 pounds sugar 1.20 BUCHWALDS PHONE 646.
Direct word from Carranza quotes him saying if Carranza offers unconditional surrender, Mexico's situation may soon be settled. Zapata and Carranza reportedly reach a friendly understanding with Zapata to end city raids near the capital and cooperate. Carranza arrived in Monterey today from Tampico while Huerta and refugees depart Kingston Sunday aboard a chartered steamer.
Special program at the Classic Theater features Florence Lawrence in Her Ragged Knight a one reel drama and These College Days a comedy. Also note Central of Georgia Railway schedule change train 14 from Athens 6 30 am instead of 6 45 am.
Gov Goethals announced the first ocean going vessel will pass the canal on the Cris tobal voyage from Colon to Balboa to test lock operations and currents. The official opening to world traffic is set for August 15 with the steamer Ancon making the first official deep water Atlantic to Pacific crossing.
The selling office for Southern Manufacturing Company has moved from the electric building at Hancock and College to the S. A. L. railroad mill in Cincinnati. President Bryan is abroad and will likely retain offices in the Electric building upon return. Secretary C. H. Newton and Mr. Patat with the staff moved to the mill.
Tax collections reported by the city marshal showed a boost from yesterday over the day prior with about twelve hundred dollars from the general tax and roughly sixty-one thousand dollars from the first third payment. Many major property owners and all banks except one paid the full first and second thirds to secure a two percent flat discount, affecting the total. The forthcoming second installment is projected at twenty five to thirty thousand dollars.
Police investigate repeated missing money from cash drawers at the S A L depot over several weeks. No suspect identified yet as officers pursue leads and review security.
A schedule change for the Central of Georgia Railway affects trains departing Athens. The 6:45 a.m. Central Time train will leave earlier at 6:30 a.m. from Sunday, August 2, shifting to Eastern time noted as 7:30 a.m. Athens time.
City league ball games draw many nurses with infants in the stands. Concern rises as balls fly toward spectators and small babies cannot dodge a foul. Mothers are urged to tell nurses to avoid ball grounds during games. Also note CLARKE COUNTY BANK advertises small borrowers.
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