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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

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Georgia Commencement Opens with Thalian Play and Dances

The report outlines Georgia commencement events with the Thalian performance tonight at the Colonial. It lists the program including the original play Salvage by Victor Victor of Atlanta and notes speakers Clark Howell of Atlanta L A Pinkussohn of Atlanta and Julian Hirschberg among participants.

Thalian Georgia Victor Victor Aalanta Clark Howell Atlanta L. A

Sophomore declaimers contest lineup announced

Atlanta and Athens students including H O Calhoun of Atlanta and Grace Bernstein of Athens compete in the Saturday 8:30 p m event with topics on Dixie faith and Southern chivalry. Contestants from Phi Kappa and Democrats groups perform selections across campuses.

Atlanta Henry Howard Augusta W. T. Jenkins Valdosta Grace Bernstein Athens Mary D. Lyndon H. O. Calhoun Phi Kappa Wolf Tone W. H. Quarterman Winder Dixie W. D. Hasty Chickamauga Demosthenian Lee E. B. Tate, Jr Elberton Curry L. Vetch LaFayette Dem

Commencement Sermon and University Day at Georgia

Sunday, June 14, 11 a m, Rev J P McFerrin to preside over Macon district service. Monday features University Day at Georgia Industrial and Normal College Milledgeville. Kathleen O Farrell and C Watkins named among speakers for Athens events. (Continued on Page Eight.)

Osthenian America W. H. Sorrells Athens Demosthenian Cuba B. K. Bennett Waycross Phi Kappa P. R. Hill Toccoa C. C. Hall, Jr Lutherville Henry W. Grady Co. M. Tanner Carrollton

Holder announces retirement from congressional race in Georgia's 9th district

Former speaker John N. Holder of Jefferson declares he will not run for Congress. In a card published by the Jackson Herald he says Col. Charters would run and support him, while Holder would not seek voters’ suffrage if Charters enters. He notes past vote totals and county unit votes from the previous contest and asserts an incumbent faces an advantage when opposed by multiple candidates.

John N. Holder Jefferson House of Representative Georgia T. M. Bell W. A. Charters Gainesville Jackson Herald Col. W. A. Charters Congress Colonel Charters Mr Bell Charters Mr. Bell

Funeral of Allen H. Talmage

Yesterday morning from the residence the funeral of Allen H. Talmage was held with Rev. C. C. Jarrell JR Grubb and Troy Beatty officiating. Many friends attended to pay respect and admire the floral tributes for the deceased and his family.

Allen H. Talmage Messrs C. C. Jarrell Js, JR. Grubb Troy Beatty

Bright Little Son of Officer 15 Dead

The 6 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sea Graves died of fever at their Poplar street home. Funeral will be at Oconee Street Church this afternoon with burial in Oconee cemetery. The parents receive sympathy from many friends.

Little Charles ER. Jr Charles Seagraves Poplar Street Oconee Street Oconee

Mediation Talks at Niagara Falls Stall Over Carranza

Reports from Niagara Falls and Washington describe a stalled mediation as Carranza delays or refuses to join peace talks. The United States rejects Huerta run constitutionalist terms, while mediators publish exchanges and assess progress amid fears of renewed conflict in Mexico.

Agermeent Niagara Falls Mexico Huerta United States Washington Carranza Antilla Tampico State Department Zubaran

Georgia Clay Products Company organized in Athens

A new manufacturing venture with capital of 140000 was organized in Athens yesterday. The Georgia Clay Products Company will operate the former Georgia Brick plant and produce fire proofing tiles roofing tiles drain tile and pottery from southern clays. Officers announced include W L Childs as president and F E Warner as secretary and treasurer. The plant sits on a site with rail access and substantial local material ready for conversion into marketable products.

Georgia Clay Products Company Athens Red Earth W. L. Childs F. E. Warner A. E. Griffith W. S. Holman Walter H. Jones Aaron Cohen C. B. Griffith C.M. Strahan Old Georgia Brick Company

City Begins Actual Warfare on the Fly in Public Places

Health officers Harbin and Booth deploy large fly traps citywide and urge business cooperation to curb disease spreading flies. A two hour demo at Broad Street near Abe Joel store captured nearly a peck of flies, illustrating the traps as a low cost, effective solution. Officials plan street corner placement and encourage citizens to set traps themselves to reduce fly populations through August and beyond.

Harbin Booth Broad Street Abe Joel Board of Health Brown The Health Board Athens

Salvage to headline Thalians' annual play at the opera house

Tonight at 8 45 o clock the Thalians present Salvage written by Victor Victor of the Senior Law class. Miss Mary Lyndon directs with Clark Howell in a leading male role and Henry Howard in a strong second lead. Palmed seats at Palmer's Drug Store report the largest Thalian sales yet and a packed house expected. The three act society drama is set in fashionable Atlanta with a cast including George Carter Julian Hirechberg Lois Sanderson Gertrude Bernstein Tom Sanderson L A Pinkussohn Amy George Miss Lyndon John Barton Sinclair Durand and W T Jenkins. Dr and Mrs W A Nunnally of Monroe guest of Mrs Frances E Cheney for the University commencement.

Thalians Opera House Salvage Victor Victor Clark Howell Atlanta Mary Lyndon Henry Howard Thalian Sphinx Palmer’s Drug Store Colonel Carter George Julian Hirechberg Lois Sanderson Gertrude Bernstein Tom Sanderson L. A. Pinkussohn Amy George Mary Lyndon John Barton Clark Howell Sinclair Durand Henry Howard Percy W. T. Jenkins

White Way gift lights up campus after dusk

Chancellor Barrow pressed a switch as fourteen electric lamps formed a White Way along Broad street. The class of 1914 installed the gift to their alma mater in cap and gown, a tasteful memorial to express appreciation for the university. The new lights will light campus paths for future students, faculty, visitors, and citizens.

Barrow Broad Street David C. Barrow University of Georgia

Perils of Pauline at Elite Sixth Episode Praised

Critics call this sixth installment of The Perils of Pauline at the Elite the best yet. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Advertise your wants.

Pauline

Senate votes to repeal Panama Canal tolls exemption

The senate approved repeal of the American coastwise shipping tolls exemption for the Panama Canal by a 50 to 35 vote and sent the measure back to the house with the Simmons Norris amendment preserving U S rights under the Hay Pauncefote treaty.

Associated Press Washington Senate House United States Panama Canal Canal Zone Taft Congress Great Britain State Department Knox Wilson

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