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Athens Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

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Graduating Exercises End 117th University Year in Georgia

The University of Georgia closed its 117th year with commencement in the chapel. The ceremony featured a khaki dressed graduating class, honors to General Leonard Wood, and speeches by Alvan B. Rowe and John Pendleton Stewart. Senator Hoke Smith gave the baccalaureate address, recounting recent events and the nation’s path ahead.

University of Georgia Fort McPherson H. A. Nix Clarke Board of Visitors Board of Trustees Georgia United States Sheriff Jackson Senator Smith Leonard Wood First Presbyterian Church Barrow Messrs Alvan B. Rowe Savannah Law School John Pendleton Stewart Atlanta Mr. Rowe Stewart America Hoke Smith Athens Smith Congress Washington

Settlement of China Troubles Foreseen by Officials

Washington dispatch to the Chinese embassy reports a peaceful settlement of China's internal troubles. Provinces favoring secession notify the government of their support for a settlement. President Li Yuan Hung calls for an election for a new parliament.

Associated Press Washington China Li Yuan Hung

McLanahan Sues Audit Co for 50000 in Atlanta Case

Elberton resident J J McLanahan sues American Audit Co of New York for fifty thousand dollars. The suit follows a disputed report charging discrepancies by McLanahan, who denies all claims and has engaged Judge Horace M Holden and W C Martin & Co. for defense. The case is described as a prominent local matter with McLanahan widely regarded as a respected citizen.

Atlanta Journal J Oj. McLanahan Elberton American Audit Co Mr. McLanahan New York C. B. Bidwell Atlanta Elbert County Supply Co J. J. McLanahan McLanshan Athens Holden W. C. Martin & Co American W. O. Martin & Co Elbert Supply Co McLanahan Horace M. Holden

Specials at Costas Delicatessen Today

Specials at Costa s Delicatessen today feature Fancy Cuban Grape Fruit Fancy Florida and California Orangen Fancy Wine Sap Apples Pine Apples and Georgian Cante loupes Fancy Ripe Tomatoes Head Lettuce and Celery California Cherries Fancy Lemons Sugar Corn Egg Plants Peaches Fresh shipment Franks Meat Treats.

Florida California Frank

Buchwald's Special Today's Produce Deals

Fresh peaches ripe pineapples Florida oranges Jutey grape fruit ARNOLD ABNEY Phone 1076. Green cabbage 6¢ lb fresh beans 2 qt 15¢ 25¢ a gal new Irish potatoes 2 qt for 25¢c Special today onions 5¢ lb Luzianne coffee 25¢ lb Buchwald's Phone 1471 1472.

Florida Arnold & Abney Buchwald

General Wood Inspects Cantonment Sites in Athens

Major-General Wood and his aide Capt. J. H. Lee arrived by Georgia road to review Cantonment sites. The chamber of commerce committee endorsed the Ath ens grounds as satisfactory for maneuvering and an artillery range, signaling a likely assignment for a cantonment. Wood praised Athens growth and expressed interest in the old football field. A delayed Seaboard schedule forced an early departure before a luncheon, with a return visit planned next month and a Rotary Club address in Atlanta at five pm.

Wood Athens Technological School Georgia Seaboard Atlanta General Wood Capt. Lee National Rotary Club

City Charter Vote Ad Urges Honest Governance

A citywide appeal labels the current charter as a path to honest efficient government and urges voters to reject misleading attacks. It details a public, open drafting process, cites adoption by forty American cities, and urges voting at City Hall before 6 o clock while denouncing shadowy opponents.

Joint Committee

China Faces Crisis as President Li Consolidates Power

Peking May 24. Premier Tuan Chi Jui was dismissed amid a clash with President Li Yuan Hung. The overthrow marked a dangerous period in the republic as the president emerged as the strongest Chinese leader, amid mob demonstrations against parliament and a struggle over constitutional governance.

Chinese Republic Li Yuan Hung China Tuan Chi Jui

Arnold and Abney Promote Swift Brand Pig Hams

Goose liver sausage spiced beef cooked ox tongue and fancy quality bologna advertised by Arnold and Abney with a fresh shipment of tender pig hams. Swift's Premium Brand highlighted. Phone 1076.

Arnold & Abney Swift

Athens voters weigh city manager charter today

A man identified as Tom Jones, colored, was found guilty yesterday in federal court of failing to register under the draft act with no good excuse and was sentenced to six months in county jail. He was not a Clarke county resident. The federal court adjourned yesterday and the city charter vote was set for today.

Tom Jones Newman Jones Clarke County

Georgia Men Stand High in Pharmacy Licenses

In Macon this week the University of Georgia class led the state Pharmacy Board exams. Of 53 examinees, 6 passed for pharmacist licenses, with Gilbert and Witcher among the four apothecaries licenses. One class member Swetland received a diploma elsewhere, serving in the army ambulance corps. Georgia pharmacists again set top marks in state tests.

State Pharmacy Board Macon University of Georgia Georgia Gilbert Witcher Swetland Army Ambulance Corps

Cold Storage Houses Packed to Capacity in NYC

New York city retailers are being charged high prices as every available cold storage space is full to capacity. Commissioner of weights and measures Joseph Hartigan issued the statement amid abundant food supplies and growing concern over price levels.

Associated Press New York New York City Joseph Hartigan Weights and Measures

Forty-One Young Lawyers Licensed After Graduation

After the University law school graduation exercises, forty-one new lawyers were admitted to practice in Clarke County. Judge A. J. Cobb and Judge W. T. Newman presided in county and federal court rooms respectively, licensing the graduates as bachelors of law. Clarke County has admitted more young men to the bar in the past century than twenty other counties combined.

United States A. J. Cobb W. T. Newman Clarke County

Girl Student Cleared of Anti Draft Charges

New York June 20 Eleanor Parker Barnard College senior was acquitted in federal court of conspiring to induce men not to register under the selective draft. The cases against Owen Cattell and Charles Phillips Columbia University students remain to go to the jury tomorrow.

Associated Press New York Eleanor Parker Barnard College Owen Cattell Charles Phillips Columbia University

Athens Votes On City Manager Plan At City Hall

Athens citizens vote today on the proposed city manager plan charter with a single polling place at City Hall open from 7 30 a m to 4 p m. The measure, drawn by council and citizens committees, would be presented to the legislature if a majority approves.

Athens Citizens’ Committee Council

Crazy plotter remanded to insane asylum in federal case

W. H. Clark of Newcomb Tennessee was sent to the state hospital after a federal trial on charges of plotting to blow railroad bridges and munition plants. Telephonic records were used and Clark stated to agents that he caused the explosion in Kingsport where one man died. He also claimed an attempt to blow Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore while an inmate.

Associated Profe Knoxville Tenn W. H. Clark Newcomb Insane Asylum Clark Kingsport Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

Jack Tar Week In Athens Showcases Middy Display

W. T. Collins & Co features a large window display of Jack Tar Middies for the hot weather season. The store runs a special sale this week with all prices styles and sizes offered to attract patrons and boost sales.

Athens W. T. Collins & Co

Doctor Condon Denies Rutgers Death Knowledge

Chattanooga AP report notes Doctor William Condon a U.S. medical corps captain under arrest denied any knowledge of Rutgers student John Piper's death. He will be moved to New Brunswick New Jersey tomorrow for further proceedings.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn William Condon United States Medical Corps John Piper Rutgers College Condon New Brunswick New Jersey

At Your Own Price Home Goods Sale

Fridge sold as is nearly new with two oak dressers mahogany center table a rocker and two chairs. Some other items also available must sell at once call or apply 184 Barber St phone 545.

Barber St

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