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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

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Protocols Ready to Naught in Mexican Peace Talks

Media tor plans ready for signing peace protocols between Huerta and the United States to settle Mexican differences. Provisions include a provisional president and cabinet and a halt to hostilities after US recognition, with Vera Cruz evacuation to follow. A separate report from New Orleans says Carranza plans have gone nowhere and no informal talks will occur.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Huerta United States Carranza-Huerta Carranza Villa Vera Cruz Mexico New Orleans Alfredo Preteda Breceda Washington

New Y W GA secretary arrives to lead Athens YWCA

Miss Laura Blackshear succeeds Daisy Dunlap as general secretary of the YWCA. She recently returned from Demorest and has begun work amid board plans for a crucial meeting. Two boarding department residents were injured in an auto smash Sunday. Blackshear previously lived in Athens and has been in El Paso, Texas.

Laura Blackshear Demorest Young Women’s Christian Association Daisy Dunlap Miss Blackshear Athens el Paso Texas

Aubrey Bailey Elected Tutor in Physics at UGA

The many friends of Mr. Aubrey Bailey extend congratulations on his election as tutor in Physics for the coming year at the University of Georgia. Bailey, a graduate of Athens High School, recently completed the university's graduating class and has made a brilliant record.

Aubrey Bailey Bailey University of Georgia Athens High School

Shave Today At the H T Barber Shop

The H T Barber Shop on College Ave reports increased capacity after new first class barbers arrived yesterday. They invite customers to come in and experience prompt service.

H and T College Ave

Sure Enough Barbecue at Deadwyler Stables

There will be another old-time barbecue hosted by John Burch and his expert associates at the Deadwyler Stables on Oconee Street this afternoon at 6:30. Attendees from previous events are invited to partake and enjoy.

John Burch Deadwyler Oconee Street

Germany Outbids U.S. for Nicaragua Canal Rights

Nicaraguan Minister Chamorro told the Senate foreign relations committee that German interests are attempting to outbid the United States for rights to build an interoceanic canal across Nicaragua. He said Germany urged that the American offer of three million dollars was insufficient and noted no official German suggestion.

Associated Press Washington Chamorro Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Nicaragua Germany Nicaragua Canal Panama

Villa advances while bridges wash away in floods

El Paso reports Villa and his forces near Zacatecas are cut off from Northern Mexico as railroad bridges are destroyed by heavy rains. Repairs will take about two weeks. Villa plans to attack Zacatecas while local agents say he may be thirty five miles north at Fresnillo, with General Natera's headquarters previously nearby.

Associated Press el Paso

Child Welfare Committee Formed in Athens

The Child Welfare Committee of Athens created as an auxiliary to the Georgia Children's Home Society includes Chas. H. Phinizy Dr. Henry M. Fullilove Chief Lloyd Brooks and several others. The group aims to identify destitute children and determine if they should enter orphanages city or county charity care or be placed in homes with Mrs Becker from the Georgia society assisting. Arnold & Abney provide lettuce and celery.

Child's Welfare Committee of Athens Georgia Children’s Home Society Chas. H. Phinizy Henry M. Fullilove Lloyd Brooks J. C.hutchins Geo. D. Thomas Morris Hiawassee Becker The Georgia Society

Fourteenth International Sunday School Convention Opens

Four thousand delegates gather in Chicago as Missouri members press the executive committee to settle the eligibility of the reorganized Latter Day Saints. A special committee is expected to report tomorrow after six years of review. A temperance conference also considers a national constitutional prohibition amendment.

Associated Press Chicago International Sunday School Missouri Church of Latter Day Saints

The Mountain Rat at Majestic Today

The Majestic shows a four reel feature The Mountain Rat starring Henry Walthall and Dorothy Gish in a vivid gripping Mary Mechtold story with western atmosphere. Also a comedy reel. Five reels for five and ten cents in a cool place for an hour’s vacation.

Majestic Henry Walthall Dorothy Gish Mary Mechtold

Over Niagara Falls and Hearts and Swords at Classic Theater

Beard Feature Film Co presents the sensational feature Over Niagara Falls a four reel heart gripping drama acclaimed by critics as the most wonderful in America with thrills and danger. The program also offers the Sterling comedy Hearts and Swords promising a long merry laugh.

Y. Y. C. A. Board Meeting Notice

Important notice announces a called meeting of Y Y C A board members at the Y W C A residence on Thursday June 25 1914 at 11 o clock. Also lists produce items and contact ARNOLD ABNEY phone 1076.

Y. Y. C. A. Board Arnold ABNEY Arnold & Abney

Government specialists in higher education visit Georgia

Dr. S. P. Capen of the Bureau of Education Washington will lecture three times in July during the high school conferences. Topics cover the small college relation to constituents and standards, reorganization of elementary and secondary education, and school library courses for teachers. The talks are expected to enhance a program already strong for Georgia teachers.

S. P. Capen Bureau of Education Washington, D. C Georgia

Athens Policeman Takes Woman Near Winterville After Husband Shot

Early yesterday a man known as Red Bell was shot in the stomach by his wife Lula Bell during a farm dispute near Winterville. He was transported to Athens for surgical care by Dr. McKinney. Lula Bell was arrested and held in Winterville pending trial.

Athens Winterville Red” Bell Cai Hawkes Farm Lula Bell Brittain Bell John Bell George Collins McKinney

Constitutionalists Await Carranza Representatives Arrival

Washington reports constitutionalist leaders prepare to meet Huerta delegates at Niagara Falls only if Carranza sends instructions. Officials note mediation progress but expect constitutionalists to attend the talks despite mixed signals. Rumors say the US may negotiate with Villa after Jaurez seizure and Carranza officers’ arrests.

Carranza Huerta Niagara Falls Bryan United States Villa Jaurez Carothers

Uncle Sam to Name Four New Battleships by July Fourth

Washington reports the sale of the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece, approved 174 to 87, adding one new dreadnought and a Pennsylvan ia type vessel. Proceeds total twelve million dollars funding two more ships, with all four vessels bearing names by July Fourth.

Uncle Sam Associated Press Washington Idaho Mississippi Greece House United States Turkey Daniels Pennsylvania

Magistrate J R Nunnally Dies After 25 Years of Service

Judge J R Nunnally of Clarke county a farmer and longtime justice of the peace in Bradberry district aged 61 died after several weeks illness at his Monroe district home. He leaves a wife seven children and three sisters. Funeral set at Bogart church with burial in Bogart cemetery.

Monroe Eugene Jackson Oconee County A. A. Nunnally Paul Nunnally Bogart Otis Nunally Atlanta Aubrey Nunnally Statham Joe Nunnally Clarke County Old Homestead John Nunnally Winder Gee, Hamilton Griffin Marion Hodges Loganville Frankie Nunnally Judge Nunnally Primitive Baptist Church

Louisiana House defeats women's suffrage bill

The Manion bill proposing to submit a woman suffrage amendment to Louisiana voters was defeated in the House by sixty votes to forty-one. A motion to reconsider was entered.

Associated Press SSO SSCP Sochsicecte Ge Baton Rouge Louisiana

Veterans of War Veterans May Take Examinations

Washington June 22 The senate passed a bill allowing Federal and Confederate veterans of the War Between the States to take fourth days post office examinations regardless of age.

Washington Sen

Journalists to Visit Athens for July Fifteenth Conference

The Georgia Weekly Press Association plans its annual convention in Commerce with a day in Athens on July fifteenth. Editors from numerous Georgia papers will attend with their spouses. Athens chambers and citizens prepare entertainment as lawmakers weigh attendance. The Banner lists attendees and affiliations for the eligible press groups.

Athens Georgia Weekly Press Association Chamber of Commerce H. M. Stanley Commerce

Tornado Kills Nine in Watertown South Dakota

A tornado struck Watertown near Aberdeen on June 23, killing nine and injuring scores. The tornado carved a four block wide by eighteen block long path through the city, with property losses running into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Associated Press Aberdeen S. D Watertown Here

Friends of Hon Thomas W Hardwick Form Local Club

In Athens and Clarke county supporters of Thomas W Hardwick plan to organize a campaign club. They meet at 6 15 PM in room 314 Southern Mutual Building to arrange preliminaries and plan for his senate bid and early local speech.

Thomas W Hardwick United States Senate Bacon Athens Clarke County Southern Mutual Hardwick Senate

Judge Speer impeachment hearing seen by House committee

Washington reports show investigators testifying on charges against federal Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia. The judiciary committee postponed a decision on recommendations, with a majority finding no basis for impeachment and no further action, while Representative Volstead argued exoneration. The full sub-committee report is printed elsewhere.

Associated Press Washington Emory Speer Southern District of Georgia House Judiciary Committee House Judge Speer Representative Volstead Judiciary Judiciary Committee

Day of Days at Elite Theater Promises Modern Romance

Tomorrow Daniel Frohman presents Cyril Scott in The Day of Days at the Elite Theater with New York at night as backdrop in a thrilling drama. Famous Players day raises admission to ten and fifteen cents while three features weekly continue and a Friday episode of the Perils of Pauline is listed.

Daniel Frohman Cyril Scott Elite Theater New York Famous Players Pauline

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