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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
1
The second Athens Bible Conference event drew a large audience. Speakers shifted from Dr. Cobern to Dr. Gordon, with Rev. Georgia Stuart and Rev. Mell Trotter scheduled for subsequent evenings. The series costs at least 250 to secure eminent speakers from distant locations.
State officials sign an agreement ending litigation with Alabama railroads. The railroad commission gains authority to readjust freight rates across all lines operating in Alabama, following a 215 cent passenger rate victory.
The Mexican consul at Laredo orders a survey of the Rio Grande island tied to the Vergara case to determine if it belongs to Mexico or the United States. Texas officials see the move as signaling a fight over extradition of suspects linked to Vergara’s arrest and alleged execution. Evidence that Vergara’s horses were stolen before his crossing is cited to support extradition.
The Memorial Day address on April 26 will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Hugh M. Walker pastor of the Central Baptist Church of Atlanta. The Memorial Association plans an attractive program for the occasion.
Washington March 3 White House officials arranged with leaders of both houses for a joint session Thursday at 12 30 in which President Wilson will advocate repeal of the Panama Canal act clause exempting American coast wise shipping from tolls.
The Masons of Mount Vernon Lodge plan a social meeting and several old and new degrees tomorrow evening at the Temple. Brethren from surrounding lodges are expected to attend, with many signaling their intent to visit Mount Vernon for the event.
Daily lent services led by Rev. Troy Beatty are held at the Bradberry store room in the Southern Mutual building from 12:05 to 12:25 each weekday during Lent. There are no Saturday morning services while church sessions continue on other mornings.
This evening the Elks will hold their regular weekly meeting at their home on the corner of Lumpkin and Broad streets. After the business session, a social gathering will follow.
Washington reports Britain declares the United States not responsible for the Benton execution and says no force will be demanded. President Wilson conferred with King George and Sir Lionel Garden, expressing appreciation for Grey’s stance. The Benton incident eases tension but prompts a tougher U S stance toward Mexican factions.
Joe Jackson, one of baseball’s greats, arrived to join the Cleveland Americans for two weeks of spring training. Lajoie is quarantined at home with diphtheria and will miss the start. Most of Birmingham’s squad has arrived, and the first practice was held on Sanford Field yesterday afternoon.
Washington reports Senator Organ of Florida argues states should decide on suffrage while California and Florida clash over voting rights. In the House Judiciary Committee hearing, Mrs Benedict and Mrs Beard warn the Democratic Party of political backlash from four million suffrage supporters. Anti suffragists claim suffrage would harm the nation as spectators hiss and cheer the proceedings.
Coach Cunningham held the first official roll for baseball practice on Sanford Field. About thirty rookies answered present while three veterans remained on the grounds. The squad faced examinations next week and must prepare quickly for the first games against Clemson, with old players risking bench duty if recruits prove stronger.
Coach Cunningham has been asked by Spalding's Guide publishers to write the 1913 Southern football summary. The piece will cover the entire South, track game progress, and present an all-Southern eleven and substitutes with Georgia gaining nationwide athletic exposure.
An army of unemployed broke camp on a vacant lot in San Francisco and began a march to Washington, D C. It lists twenty four companies with ninety men each and all officers of a regiment except pay masters. Gen C T Kelly commands.
Samuel H. Greeley, ex member of the Chicago Board of Trade, told a house committee that the exchange is a giant of fictitious wheat transactions and a price control monopoly. He charged that about 95 percent of cash grain in public storage has been controlled by illegally operated warehouses in Chicago Duluth and Minneapolis.
Clarke county commissioners held their regular monthly meeting in the clerk Col. Tate Wright’s office in the Southern Mutual building. They audited and paid the month’s bills. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday, the 17th.
Mack and Hastings Company present a weekly bill at the Majestic with Happy Benway Mr Mack Jimmy Tucker Billie Williams in male roles and Miss Dayton Lillian Reynolds and Miss Hastings in lead female parts. Today’s pictures include Diana's Dress Reform, Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and two Pathé subjects Slate Industry and He Who Laughs Last.
A deserving young girl seeks a good foster home and is willing to work for an honest living. She can be vouched for by several respected ladies in the city. Interested families may obtain information by phoning the Banner office.
Yesterday noon Ernest, seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C D Yarbrough, died at their Prince avenue home after a brief illness. Funeral and burial planned at Mizpeh Church today at 11 o clock, with the party leaving town to reach the church by that hour.
G M Huff of Athens offers ten dollars for the arrest of his brother J B Huff and his wife Mrs G M Huff who disappeared from Athens on February 27. The story says the couple eloped to Atlanta after a years long dispute, with Huff claiming his brother’s past crimes and a failed marriage.
Selig screens A Wolf of the City in two parts at the Crystal with a Pathe Weekly showing. Admission five cents and idc. Fresh Spring Salad offered with limited supply. Small hams from six to eight pounds and dill pickles on sale by Arnold & Abney.
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