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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

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Deadlock in Mexican provisional government talks at Niagara Falls

Mediators and delegates failed to name men to head a proposed provisional Mexican government. Carranza may send delegates only if an armistice with Huerta is agreed. United States maintains no provisional government without constitutionalist support. Vera Cruz reports show renewed Mexican aggression near American lines.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Main Argentina Yale Harvard Carranza United States Washington Huerta Fernando Gonzales Diaz Justice Lamar State Department Vera Cruz Ger Navarrete Gen- Funston Best

Trustees Change Commencement Exercise Time For 1875

The trustees altered the commencement schedule from Monday after to the Friday before. They grant a Bachelor of Arts degree to Dr. F. Ridley of LaGrange, who fell ill with fever two weeks before his 1875 graduation and will receive the degree tomorrow. he has had a son graduate in recent years.

F. Ridley LaGrange

Diplomas Awarded to Jewish Alliance Sunday School Graduates

Twenty five pupils of the Sunday school of the Jewish Educational Alliance received their first diplomas at a ceremony Sunday night in the Alliance Auditorium. The event was witnessed by over 400 people. Colonel M G Michael of Athens chaired the lecture bureau and delivered the commencement address. Diplomas were presented by Joseph Hyman, superintendent of the Sunday school.

Atlanta Jewish Educational Alliance Alliance M. G. Michael Athens Jewish University of Georgia Joseph Hyman

CLOTHES AT ELITE THEATER THURSDAY THE DRAMA OF SOCIETY

A Famous Players Film Co production featuring Charlotte Ives and House Peters presents a Society drama based on Carlyle's line Society is Founded upon Cloth at the Elite Theater Thursday. Also notes Arnold Abney sells groceries and entertaining supplies with a wide selection and prompt service.

Charlotte Ives House Peters Famous Players Film Co Elite Carlyle

Fresh produce and meats at Arnold & Abney

Arnold and Abney advertise fresh celery tomatoes green peppers cucumbers okra snap beans yellow squash cabbage and shelled nuts with contact phone 1076. The ad promotes a mutual girl at the Majestic today.

Arnold & Abney

Montana Governor Seeks Federal Troops for Butte Disorder

Governor Stewart of Montana telegraphed President Wilson requesting Federal troops to restore order in the Butte copper mine district. The move appears unexpected and signals a government response to local unrest.

Associated Press Washington Gov. Stewart Montana Wilson Butte

Wilson Nominates Five for Federal Reserve Board

President Wilson named Charles S. Hamlin Paul Warburg Thomas D Jones W P Harding and A C Miller to the federal reserve board with terms ranging two to ten years. The appointments were sent to the banking and currency committee after prior declines and current positions of the nominees.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Federal Reserve Board Charles S. Hamlin Boston Paul Warburg Newark Thomas D. Jones Chicago W. P. Harding Birmingham A. C. Miller San Francisco Secretary of the Treasury Banking and Currency Committee Mr. Hamlin the Treasury E. C. Simmons St. Louis Warburg Harding Jones Miller the Interior

Chase to Join Federals and other men shift teams

Fred Chase of the Chicago Americans will join the Federals after giving ten days notice and heading to Buffalo. Dave Davenport, Cincinnati National pitcher, signed a three year deal with the St. Louis Federals, while Armando Marsani, Cincinnati outfielder, joined St. Louis yesterday. Willis Johnson, St. Louis manager, said contract details won’t be made public now. Eddie Collins of the Philadelphia Americans received a salary offer above 25 thousand dollars to join the Brooklyn Federals but will remain in Philadelphia until his contract ends next October.

Associated Press Chicago Fred Chase Chicago Americans Federals Comisky Buffalo Dave Davenport Cincinnati St. Louis Federals Armando Marsani Cincnnati St. Louis Willis Johnson Eddie Collins Philadelphia Brooklyn Federals Collins

Classic shows Athens baseball and campus reels

Today at the Classic two film reels present scenes from the Tech Georgia baseball game, the senior parade, campus action views, and numerous State College of Agriculture pictures. Made by the college’s own instrument, the images are clear, good, and highly interesting.

Athens Tech Georgia State College of Agriculture

President Wilson vows to push trust bills despite opposition

Washington reports President Wilson says he will use all influence to move pending antitrust and related measures through the Senate this session despite a coordinated campaign by business interests for adjournment and a pause in trust legislation. White House releases letters and telegrams from Simmons Hardware and Pictorial Review hinting at organized lobbying. Senators and representatives discuss but take no action.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Congress Senate White House Simmons Hardware Company St. Louis Pictorial Review Company W. P. Ahnelt

Bursted Sewers and Gas Mains Cause Heavy Urban Damage

Heavy rains today burst sewers under business streets in Paris. Pavements rose and swept away persons and vehicles, with several lives lost. Bursting gas mains ignited fires along famous boulevards and caused tremendous damage.

Representatives From All Branch Colleges On Stage

Yesterday morning in chapel exercises marked University Day with two local curiosities Athens girls first to deliver a commencement paper and a male representative from the State Normal School. Speakers from multiple colleges presented papers on topics ranging from vocational education to the new education and its object. The Medical College had no representative due to illness.

Athens State Normal School Georgia Industrial and Normal College Milledgeville Kathleen O'Farrell C. Watkins Talbotton State College of Agriculture E. B. O’kelley Gainesville Applied South Georgia Normal School Valdosta Mary Angéline Miller The Normal School North Georgia Agricultural College Cahdenega Lee Rogers Franklin College C. B. McDaniel Atlanta Law School Frank Carter

Demosthenians Win Debate in Champion Contest

In the champion debate last night the negative won as Demosthenians argued against a commission form of government. Judges were Atkinson, Jarrell, and Nix. the final vote favored the negative two to one. Diplomas were awarded to 24 students from both societies after Col. Bennett urged attendance at debates.

Demosthenians Henry West Phillip Abbot Phi Kappas J. W. Walker W. H. Key T. B. Atkinson C. C. Jarrell H. A. Nix John W. Bennett Trustees Georgia Messrs. Crafts Florence Maddox Rountree Leard Adams Westbrook Baughman Phi Kappa Boswell Pace Pennington Patterson Michael Bernd Funkenstein Carter Keiffer McDonald Victor Victor Meadow A. O. B. Sparks McKamy Middlebrooks

Mrs. Geo. Rice Buried After Sunday Death at Hutchens

The funeral and burial were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. George Rice aged about fifty at Hutchens. She leaves her husband and seven children. Reading the fragment suggests a local notice with grocery ads interwoven in the copy.

George Rice Hutchens

Second Child Dies in Seagraves Family Tragedy

The two year old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Seagraves died Saturday night from fever, the second death in the family within a week. A younger sibling remained ill. Katherine’s funeral was Sunday from the Poplar street home and she was buried in Oconee cemetery.

Charles Seagraves Katherine

Alumni Day at the University of Georgia Features Law Alumni Meet

Alumni day at the University of Georgia brings back older graduates in festive dress. Law alumni chaired by Gen. Peter Meldrim gather for a 9 30 a m meeting in the law department lecture room. The Georgia Alumni Association meets at Phi Kappa hall at 10 30 a m with Judge E H Callaway presiding. Col Meyers of class 74 will deliver the noon alumni address. Col Max Michael to present the sophomore cup with a full day program including student orations and prize ceremonies in Athens and Savannah tied to the commencement events.

University of Georgia Hugh Gordon Tom Connally Law Peter Meldrim Law Department Law School Georgia Alumni Association Phi Kapra Hall E. H. Callaway Sylvanus Morris C. Strahan Tresaurer Col. Meyers Florida Max Michael Phi Kappa Hall Alumni Association Frederick T. Meyers Tallahassee Fla Marvin A. Franklin Phi Kappa Athens Clark Howell, Jr Atlanta Commission W. T. Jenkins Demosthenian Valdosta J. W. Walker Screven

Petition to Restore 7 AM Athens to Augusta Train

Citizens sign a petition urging General Passenger Agent Joe Billups of the Georgia Railroad to reinstate the 7 o clock morning train from Athens to Augusta and return by 9. The public and wholesalers’ traveling salesmen seek the service, and management will likely review the request.

Joe Billups The Georgia Railroad Athens Augusta

Prize Drill Winners Highlight College Event

Captain Frank Cheney of Athens led Company C to victory in a prize drill held yesterday with six companies plus the band and battery. Newton Gail Bush of Barnesville, a sophomore in agriculture and former Gordon student, earned the medal for the best drilled man in college.

Frank Cheney Athens Newton Gail Bush Barnesville Sophmore Gordon

Advertising expert in the city to boost Athens lights

Col. John T. Boyle of New York, advertising expert from the Doherty Operating Co., visits Athens to extend the campus white way and improve city displays. He previously lit Denver, making it renowned for signs, and hopes to make Athens the Eightest Spot in Georgia. The campus lighting is seen as a starting point for broader district upgrades.

John T. Boyle New York Doherty Operating Co Boyle Denver Athens Georgia

Fresh country eggs and produce at Jossey’s stall

Jossey advertises fresh country eggs at 22 cents a dozen and large fat broilers at 3 for $1. Home raised beans 35¢ a gallon, new Irish potatoes 7 a quart, lemons 25¢ a dozen, green cabbage 5 to 10 cents, turnips and beets 5 cents a bunch, old Irish potatoes 35 cents a peck. Also canned goods on sale, cantaloupes 10 cents, dried fruits and tomatoes 25 cents for 3 cans, orders due for 9 o’clock delivery. Sliced beef tongue ham bacon featured. Mutual Girl at Majestic today.

Phone Jossey California

Request for Georgia Items Copies by Miss Rutherford

Notice states a request for copies of Georgia items by Miss Millie Rutherford. A cardboard with the items is located at McGregor, awaiting pickup or inspection.

Georgia Millie ‘Rutherford McGregor

Alexander Stephens visits Atlanta during commencement week

Hon Alexander Stephens an Atlanta resident and alumni of the institution spends commencement week in the city. He is a candidate for the court of appeals and reports from many state sections show strong encouragement. The notice highlights his legal ability and statewide recognition.

Alexander W. Stephens Atlanta Stephens Court of Appeals

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Semper Fruit Col Majestic Reserve Bank Indian River Paris Geo. Rice Fresh Country Eggs Fears Grocery Co Federick Meyers Tallahassee, Fla Georgia Road Jossey Alexander Stephens New-York Large Bell Peppers Fears Gro. Co Fresh Okra, Fears Grocery Co
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