Georgia Tech to Host 1914 Football Game in Atlanta
Georgia Tech will host the annual football game in Atlanta next November while Athens battles to secure it. The Athletic Board of the University of Georgia approved the plan with a clause allowing Athens to host in future if deemed advisable. The board also announced managers for baseball and track plus minor committee actions on training tables, coaching, the Red and Black weekly, concession plans, gym seating, and field improvements. Gold miniature baseballs were approved as awards for 1914 SIAC champions.
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Georgia-Tech
Atlanta
Athens
Athletic Board of the Athletic Association of the
University of Georgia
Cunningham
Peacock
Alumni Hall
Sanford Field
Classic Theater Today Features The Pawns of Destiny
A three reel feature drama starring Florence Lawrence titled The Pawns of Destiny plays at the Classic Theater today. The program promises ideal length and clear steady pictures for an enjoyable afternoon or evening show.
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Florence Lawrence
Adv
Fresh vegetables and produce at Buchwalds Today
In store offerings today at Buchwalds include string beans green cabbage yellow squash home raised beets and home raised new potatoes plus fruits lemons and all kinds of vegetables. Also available is Fleischmanns yeast and phone 646 for orders.
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Wleischman’s Yeast
Bank to Reorganize Under New Name With Doubling Capital
Shareholders expect Citizens Bank & Trust Co to reorganize today with a new name and double the capital, plus a fresh board of officers. A banker with local recognition may join as active manager. Auditor’s findings remain undisclosed to the public and patrons.
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Che
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Havana Officials Sentenced for 1913 Police Chief Killing
General Ernesto Agbert and Eugenio Aridas were sentenced to twelve years in prison for killing General Armando Riva, Havana national police chief, on July 19, 1913. Police Captain Campina was acquitted. guards were doubled and machine guns faced near the jail after the verdict.
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Associated Press
Havana
Ernesto Agbert
Eugenio Aridas
House of Representatives
Armando Riva
National Police
Campina
Valuable Real Estate Changes Hands on Prince Avenue
The former home place of Aunt Laura Billups on Prince Avenue was sold to Joe C. O Farrell, proprietor of the Banner Printery. The 250 foot frontage property may be improved or sold, with speculation of cottages replacing Aunt Laura’s long time bakery shop after her death.
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Laura Billups
Prince Avenue
Joe C. O'Farrell
Banner Printery
O'Farrell
Laura
Fame Picture Pride of Jennico at the Elite Today
The Pride of Jennico is shown today at the Elite with House Peters in a dramatic tale of love and honor. Admission is 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults. early attendance is urged due to limited seating and four part format.
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Elite
Jennico
House Peters
Closing Exhibition At State Normal Training School
The closing exhibition of the State Normal Training School takes place this morning at 11 o'clock. The second grade of the Muscogee Training School presents Hansel and Gretel with music, dances, and dramatizations guided by Miss Elizabeth Young. The performance features costumes, Dutch settings, and a refined retelling ending with the children safe and joyful. Miss Fairie Elliott assists as accompanist.
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State Normal Training School
Une
Hansel
Gretel
Hansel and
Muscogee Training School
Elizabeth Young
Sandman
Witche
Fairie Elliott
Miss Young
Cochran Pays 250 Filing Fee For Georgia Senate Bid
Ralph O. Cochran of Atlanta mails his 250 candidacy fee to the Democratic executive committee for the U S Senate race to succeed Hoke Smith. He pledges support for all Georgians and pro business legislation benefiting the South. Mrs. George C. Thomas and Miss Mamie Lucas visited Mrs. P. H. Mell in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Ralph 0. Cochran
Democratic Executive Committee
United States Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Southland
George C. Thomas
Mamie Lucas
P. H. Mell
Grand Jury To Reconvene For Final Presentments
The grand jury, after adjournment, will reconvene this morning to finish investigations and likely present their findings by this afternoon. Judge Brand will be present, with Mr. A. E. Griffith as foreman.
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Brand
A. E. Griffith
Murder trial for Ed Summers near Bogart Georgia
Ed Summers faces committing trial for the shooting death of A W Harrison near Bogart in Jackson county. The state may prove manslaughter rather than murder. Proceedings held before Justice W W Dixon with Gamble and local lawyers propping the prosecution and Mahaffey Shackelford and Cooley for the defense. Summers remains jailed in Jefferson awaiting the August Jackson county term.
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ED Summers
Jackson County
Jefferson, Ga
A. W. Harrison
Bogart
W. W. Dixon
Athens
Harrison
Summers
Gamble
Woolver M. Smith
Jerre S. Ayers
Jefferson
The Fatal Wedding at Elite Theater Tomorrow
Klaw and Erlanger present The Fatal Wedding in three parts at the Elite Theater tomorrow. Direct from Palace Theater Broadway New York. New York Journal hails it as an equivocal success with applause. Admission 5 and 10 cents.
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Palace Theater
Broadway
New York
The
NEW York Journal
Sponges urged for horse heads during hot days by humane society
The Athens Humane Society urged owners and drivers of horses and mules to place a wet sponge on the heads of their animals on hot days. The practice saved many patients and faithful animals last summer. A lost pin with sapphires and pearls offers a reward.
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The
Athens Humane Society
No Armistice Yet in Mexican Mediation Talks
Washington reports indicate mediation decisions hinge on Carranza’s reply to mediators. Officials fear set backs but Bryan says mediation moves satisfactorially as constitutionalists consider participation. Huerta’s forces remain defiant while officers decline immediate armistice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Ars
Bryan
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Mexico City
United States
Huerta
Arlington monument dedication draws veterans and leaders
Washington reports hundreds of Confederate and Union veterans gathered at Arlington cemetery for a monument dedication to the Confederate dead. Benntt H. Young and Washington Gardner headlined as speakers with sculptor Sir Moses Ezekiel present and President Wilson to accept the memorial for the United States after a dais by Daisy McLaurin Stevens. Col. Hilary Herbert also spoke at the event. For sale practically new Underwood typewriter and writing desk in Box 94.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Benntt H. Young
Louisville
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington Gardner
Albion
Michigan
Moses Ezekiel
London
England
Wilson
United States
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Col
Hilary Herbert
Navy
Cleveland
Tolls matter now may go to a mediation tribunal
Washington June 3. Senate foreign relations committee favored reporting a resolution to submit the United States Panama tolls dispute to arbitration to an international tribunal, complicating the repeal bill vote. President Wilson reportedly opposes arbitration unless the repeal bill passes first, making presidential approval pivotal for a majority.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
United States
International Tribunal
Wilson
New Haven Railroad Directors Testify On Acquisitions
James S. Elton and William Skinner testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the New Haven Railroad’s planned acquisitions, including the New England trolley and steamship properties, aim to expand facilities. Elton cited the 11 million purchase of the New York Westchester and Boston line as key for New York metro foothold. He said directors now direct more and rely less on Morgan or Mellen, with Elliott acting more deliberately.
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Associated Press
Washington
James S. Elton
Waterbury
New York, Westchester
Boston Road
Charles S. Mellen
The
New Haven
New York City
J. P. Morgan
Mellen
Elliott
New High School Building 10 Set for 90 Day Completion
A joint city council and board of education meeting approved awarding the remodeling and addition contract for the county courthouse on Prince Avenue to J. W. Watson & Son for 19 830 dollars excluding heating and plumbing. Heating and plumbing to be decided by the city engineer. Watson & Son expect to begin by the 10th of the month and finish by September 10.
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Board of Education
County Court House
Prince Avenue
Messrs
Mathews
Betts
Gordon
Dudley
Hinton
Dorsey
Barnett
IM. G. Michael
John D. Mell
Cohen and
Flanigen
Supt
G. G. Bond
Athens
J. W. Watson & Son
Watson &On
Tiny Babe in Habeas Corpus Fight Over Guardianship
A three month old infant born March 13 at St Mary’s Hospital became the center of a habeas corpus case after the mother and father died. Temperance Parks sought custody, but the judge ruled for the head nurse and the baby remained with hospital care as the court shifted to later placement with a local caregiver.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Temperance Parks
DeWitte Parks
Nancy Rosser
Ethel Luella
Elizabeth Slaughter
Back With Ice Pick Incident In DuBose Avenue Neighborhood
A seven year old boy stabbed Mr Gordon in the back with an ice pick during a melee outside a corner store on DuBose avenue. Police officer John Short arrested Lela McRae on a disorderly conduct charge as crowds gathered. The Black residents and locals described tense confrontations with Mr Gordon claiming mistreatment.
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John Short
Lela McRae
DuBose Avenue
J. A. Gordon
Bat
Mr. Gordon
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