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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

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State Normal School begins twentieth commencement program

The State Normal School hosts the twentieth commencement with a Latin play The Roman Wedding and a concert featuring students including Thelma Bray Annie Lee Johnson Edna Hales and many others. A public Manual Arts Exhibit opens in the Smith building showcasing woodwork drawing color work and basketry from all four grades with decorative pieces and bookbinding.

State Normal School Georgia Egmont Beethoven Thelma Bray Annie Lee Johnson Rachmaninoff Edna Hales Gounod Sara Chappell Valse d’ Adele Lista Eunice Akin Ida Pound Cowen Nevin Raft Rosalind Shepherd Brahms Annie Lee Johnson Yodammie Ellington Nuenberg Wagner Gladys Coile Edna Holmes Marie Simmons Sara Simpson Lula Waters Blanche Waites Grellin Naneline Kinnebrew Brahms Sara Chappell Gladys Coile Helen Duggan Julia Hudson Linda Jones Rosalind Shepherd Meg Stephenson Alga Weaver St. Johns Chaminade Normal School Manual Arts Smith Building Tabouretti

Seniors to elect class president at chapel this afternoon

The University senior class will meet in the chapel at 5 o clock this afternoon to select a president for the coming year. The Aggies have held the post for several years and the vote is expected to be competitive and spirited.

Aggies

Awaiting Carranza Word Marks Time in Niagara Falls Mediation

In Niagara Falls on June 5 Associated Press reports the peace conference made little progress awaiting Carranza’s reply on constitutionalist representation. American delegates and the Mediators spent the day outlining general peace plan details with no conference held. Principals await Carranza’s answer as further developments depend on his stance.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Carranza

Empress of Ireland at the Majestic Today

The Majestic theater shows the Empress of Ireland disaster today in addition to its regular films. Pathe plans a Daily news motion picture about the wreck next month, aiming to provide rapid coverage with a wide network of operators worldwide.

Empress of Ireland Majestic Theater Pathe Adv

Bell’s Specials Today Offer From Local Grocer Ad

Extra fine Georgia peaches and Irish potatoes. Deep Rock Ginger Ale. 10 pounds pure lard for $1.30. Large lots of fresh eggs and hens. 10 Fairy soap bars. 10 packs Gold Dust. We lead, others follow. Call 118.

Household Effects Auction at Etowah 227 Hancock Avenue

Announcement lists sale of household furniture and furnishings at Etowah, 227 Hancock Avenue, with auction times Monday at 2 PM and Tuesday at 11 AM. Items include furniture, rugs, curtains, refrigerators, and special pieces. Seller named Ovid Bird. Also mentions unrelated items such as yellow squash and angel food cake.

Etowah Hancock Avenue Ovid Bird

Reports To Trustees Of State Normal School Good

Fourteen of twenty five trustees attended the annual meeting with President B S Miller presiding. Reports from Dr Jerre M Pound and departments showed strong progress, larger attendance, and better work despite crowded facilities. Special committees reported, and board work is expected to finish by tonight.

State Normal School B. S. Miller Columbus Slaton Jerre M. Pound

Huerta Optimistic Over Niagara Meet

Mexico City on June 5 reports say Dictator Huerta is optimistic about the Niagara Falls conference outcome. Rumors place Gen Jose Refugio of Valesco as foreign affairs minister with other cabinet vacancies to be filled tonight.

Associated Press Mexico City Huerta Niagara Falls Jose Refugio Valesco

Col Tuck To Address Cobb De Laney Confederate Veterans

The Cobb De Laney Camp of Confederate Veterans meets at city hall at 11 this morning. Besides business, Col Henry C. Tuck will deliver a short speech described as earnest and forceful and likely a gem.

Cobb-De- Laney City Hall Henry C. Tuck

Athens Boy Sails on Atlantic Cruise

William Snelling, first class at the United States Naval Academy, embarked yesterday for his class’s first ocean cruise in charge of a ship. The Idaho and another battleship will take them to Naples with Gibraltar, London, Paris notables on the itinerary. First class fellows now command ships with officers guiding them.

William Snelling United States Naval Academy Annapolis Naples Idaho Gibralta London Paris Academy

Pentecostal Meet in Progress at Thomas Street Mission

A series of Pentecostal meetings is in progress this week at the Thomas Street mission attracting attention. Rev. Fletcher Sorrells of Abbeville, I.C., has preached with power and demonstration. All are invited to attend as services may last a day or two more. The ad also lists ripe peaches 40c per basket and imported oranges and grape fruit from Arnold & Abney, with New York State evaporated apples in stock.

Thomas Street Fletcher Sorrells Abbeville I. C Arnold & Abney

Board of Visitors to Convene at University of Georgia

Col O J Franklin of Eastman arrives in Athens as advance scout for the Georgia board of visitors appointed by Gov Slaton. The group meets Monday June 8 with Prof O R Horton as chairman to canvas the institution and report to the trustees on June 11.

O. J. Franklin Eastman University of Georgia Board of Visitors J. M. Slaton O. R. Horton Georgia Military College Milledgeville A. W. van Hoose J. J. Bennett Atlanta Horton Franklin J. E. Mathis Amercus N. H. Ballard Brunswick Paul T. Harber Observer Commerce Henry D. Me Daniel Monroe Thomas W. Reed Athens John M Slaton G. F. Gober Marietta W. E. Simmons Lawrenceville Hamilton McWhorter Samuel B. Adams Savannah Byron B. Bower Bainbridge J. E. Hayes Montezuma Henry R. Goethius Columbus Clarke Howell Robert T. Daniel Griffin J. Lindsay Johnson Rome John T. Newton Madison Howard Thompson Gainesville Bowdre Phinizy Augusta John W. Bennett Waycross Dudley M. Hughes Danville James White Harry Hodgson George Foster Peabory Nat E. Harris Tech Theo. E. Atkinson G. N I. P James J. Connor State Agricultural College Enoch H. Callaway Medical College

Canal tolls exemption repeal bill headed for vote

Washington lawmakers eyed a senate vote on the tolls exemption repeal bill with leaders hoping to close debate by tomorrow and dispose of the bill and its amendments early next week.

Senate Associated Press Washington, D. C

Memphis teen defeats Texas champ to meet New Orleans foe

Perry Adair, a fifteen year old Atlanta youth, upset champion George V. Rotan of Texas in semifinal play and advances to face Nelson Whitney of New Orleans tomorrow for the 1914 Southern Golf Association title. Adair’s performance marks the greatest surprise in Southern golf history. Also advertised are deals for a second hand boiler, a pound cake, fresh eggs, dry pork sausage, and okra from local merchants.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Perry Adair Atlanta George V. Rotan Texas Nelson Whitney New Orleans Southern Golf Association Adair

New Haven Railroad Probe Nearing End Says Director

Washington dispatch reports ICc testimony from T Cuyler director that meetings were regular and orderly. Arthur Clark railroad secretary read minutes while Juliza Tomlinson auditor noted real figures show a profit and loss surplus decrease of 1,300,000 dollars from June 30 1913 to June 30 1912.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven T. Cuyler Arthur Clark Juliza Tomlinson

Pastor Neighbour Recovers, Plans Pulpit Return

Dr. R. E. Neighbour, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, recovered from illness and will return to lead regular services tomorrow. Last night’s Tabernacle meeting was described as gracious with a refreshing song hour and a sweet after-service influence. no services are scheduled tonight.

R. E. Neighbour The Baptist Tabernacle the Tabernacle

Bowden Sale Denied After Savannah Report

Savannah reports indicate Catcher Harry Smith will be sold to the New York Nationals and Bowden to the Cleveland Americans for roughly $3,000 each, with Bowden noted for his Georgia college background. Macon club president W K Young denies any sale or option for Bowden, saying scouts asked for options but were declined.

Savannah Harry Smith New York Nationals Bowden Macon Cleveland Americans Smith Winston-Salem N. C University of Georgia W. K. Young Macon Club Timon Bowden Mr. Young

Mrs. T. N. Williams Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. T. N. Williams died at her home on Chatooga avenue after a long illness. She was thirty six years old and left five children and her husband. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

T. N. Williams Chatooga Avenue

Little Whitehall Baby Passes Away

Yesterday morning about 11 o'clock C C the ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Dave Kittle died at their Whitehall home after a two week illness from pneumonia Funeral and burial will be at Whitehall this morning at 11 o'clock. Florida and California oranges. Fears Gro Co Nice dried slice beef by the pound Fears Gro Co Water ripe pineapples Fears Gro Co

C.C Dave Kittle Whitehall Fears Gro. Co

Early Morning Fire Destroys Delmar Cafe Building

A fire at the Delmar Cafe on Clayton Street started shortly after 2 AM and rapidly gutted the Delmar store and upper rooms. Firemen from uptown and downtown fought the blaze, saving adjacent properties as Dr. Hiram the dentist and others escaped the smoke and heat. By 3 AM the fire was under control with substantial losses reported by Jester, Hiram, and Woollen Mills Company fixtures and stock.

Delmar Cafe Clayton Street Bill Jones Manhattan Cafe Woollen Mills Company Pink Morton AA. H. Talmage Ivey Jester Hiram Delmar Peeler Uptown

Pleads Constitutional Right to Be Present in Frank Case

Atlanta on June 5 details motion to annul Leo M. Frank verdict and death sentence for the Mary Phagan killing. Defense argues constitutional rights were denied when Frank was allowed to be absent during verdict. State demurrers and defense arguments heard before Judge Hill. hearing resumes tomorrow.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Supreme Court Hill

Three Important Bills Pass House Late Yesterday

Washington reports three administration trust legislation bills passed the House late yesterday and moved to the Senate for action. The Covington interstate trade commission bill cleared without a record vote. The Clayton omnibus anti trust measure won 275 to 54, while the Rayburn railroad capitalization bill lost 325 to 12.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Covington Interstate Trade Commission Rayburn Railroad

American Schooner Lands Arms for Carranza at Tampico

Washington reports a Galveston schooner landed ammunition for the constitutionalists at Tampico without U S interference. Officials would not verify, but sources say U S knowledge of arms off Tampico was known days earlier. The open port stance is unchanged despite mediation protests and Huerta blockade fears. Secretary Bryan said no protest was received.

Carranza Tampico Port Associated Press Washington Galveston United States Antillo Huerta Bryan State Department

President Wilson Calls Armed Forces Instruments of Civilization

In Annapolis on June 5 President Wilson told naval academy graduates that America’s army and navy are instruments of civilization not aggression. He addressed over five thousand attendees, emphasizing restraint and duty for future officers.

Associated Press Annapolis Vera Cruz Wilson Naval Academy

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Alumnaes Association Meeker the University Ireland AY the Majestic Bell Angel Food Cake Arnold & Ubney Niagara Col. Tuck New York State Shackelford Bros. R. F. D Fresh Okra Fears Gro Fla California Oranges Fears. Gro. Co Wice Ripe Pineapples American Cafe Woolen Mills Company E. H. Jester A. H. Talmage
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