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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

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China Breaks Ties With Germany Amid Global Turmoil

Peking reports that China will sever diplomatic relations with Germany after Premier's briefing to parliament. Senate approval followed by lower house, while Britain and France push gains on multiple fronts. Rome notes Vatican interest in a French claim of a Joan of Arc-like vision in Paris.

Ewe Rewree JOAN OF @ ARC France Associated Press Rome Vatican Mademoiselle Perchaud Mies Paris Mile Department Vende Joan of Peking China Germany Senate Mesopotamia Persia Champagne Peronne Arras Berlin Ancre Somme Ripont Champaigne London

Turkey to Abrogate Capitulations? Keeps American Laws

Washington March 12 The United States will not demand abrogation of capitulations and will accept four American consuls ordered from Germany. The shift follows the possibility of abandoning the push to remove protections over American citizens in Turkey and aligns with current diplomatic talks.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Turkey United States Germany

New Castle Tornado Ravages City Amid Chaos

New Castle Ind March 12 National guardsmen patrol streets after a tornado devastated the city. Latest tallies report twenty dead two missing about twenty seriously hurt and a hundred slightly hurt. Public buildings opened to shelter the homeless as relief efforts continue.

Associated Press New Castle Ind

Beautiful little girl Cecelia Michael dies at four in Athens

Sunday morning eight o clock death claimed Cecelia Theresa Michael daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Michael after a measles illness She was four years old The funeral was held from the home at 120 Grady avenue and the casket laid to rest at Oconee Cemetery in the Michael mausoleum Relatives from afar attended and the family stores were closed in mourning The community mourns the loss of a bright dainty child whose presence inspired many and whose beauty touched all who knew her

Cecelia Theresa Max Michael Rabbi Hirsch Grady Avenue Oconee Szmetary Michael Leroy Michael Jerome Michael David Michael Athens

Mayor Dobbs Acts as City Leader in Mayor Arnold's Absence

Mayor Protem O R Dobbs holds city government reins this week during Mayor R O Arnold’s trip to Savannah for the Georgia association of mayors. The notice lists nearby shop items from Arnold and Abney including lettuce celery raisin bread almond macaroons and fresh country eggs from King Hodgsom Co.

Protem O. R. Dobbs R. O. Arnold Savannah Georgia Association of Mayors

Shot Financier One Legged Bootblack Fatal

A one legged bootblack was shot and fatally wounded by a street car company official during a confrontation. Witnesses describe a sudden exchange of gunfire near the car yard as authorities arrived to investigate the incident. The financier’s identity is being confirmed by investigators.

Car company executive shot by former policeman in San Diego

William Clayton, vice president of the Spreckels Company, was shot twice by Lorenzo Bellomo, a bootblack and former officer who lost a foot in a streetcar crash. Bellomo, arrested, says he sought a job from Clayton as the company controls local lines. Clayton unlikely to survive. Bellomo expressed remorse over not killing himself.

Associated Press San Diego Cilf William Clayton Spreckels Company Lorenzo Bellomo Bellomo Clayton

Declared Explosives Smuggled On Interned Vessels

Philadelphia reporters note no search was ordered for explosives on the interned raiders Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich as local Justice Department agents await Washington instructions. Five people have been arrested on charges of smuggling chronometers from these ships.

Associated Press Philadelphia Washington Department of Justice Kron Prinz Wilhelm Prinz Eltel Friedrich

New York Votes On Suffrage Question Referendum

Albany March 12 The New York state senate adopted a resolution for a referendum on woman suffrage at the state election next November. Since the measure would amend the state constitution, the senate action is the sole required step.

Associated Press Albany, N. Y New York Estate Senate Tonight Senate

Gerard Again on American Soil Returns to Washington from Havana

Key West March 12 James W Gerrard former American ambassador to Germany arrived from Havana en route to Washington with his wife and about forty Americans. They expect to reach Washington Wednesday after noon. Gerrard in high spirits over returning to American soil and eager to read the latest international news but declined to comment.

Associated Press Key West Fla James W. Gerrard Germany Havana Washington Gerard

Proof in Figures of Old H C of L

Retail food prices in the United States rose nineteen percent in the past year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase exceeds the combined rise of the three preceding years, with every staple food except coffee and tea advancing in price last year.

Washington United States Reau

Sorrells Store Answers Prices For Butter Eggs And Produce

A brief ad noting remarkable prices on table butter and eggs at Sorrells Store. It lists produce including Snow White cauliflower carrots new potatoes rutabaga turnips cabbage and mentions King Hodgson Co fancy lettuce celery and cranberries. The contact phone is 1117 and location 21 Snow White.

Sorrells King Hodgson Co King/Hodgson Co

Labor, Three Million, Offers 0.5 Services to Nation

Washington reports organized labor with over 150 delegates from national and international unions, including four railroad brotherhoods, offering services in every field of activity to the country in case the United States enters the war. The conference represented about three million American workers. The piece notes armed merchant ships and minimal direct U.S. involvement while protecting seafaring rights.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Organized Labor United States American Federation of Labor Great Railroad Brotherhoods State Department Wilson Germany

Red Cross address outlines wartime readiness and local role

Mr. E. H Wells of the American Red Cross headquarters in Washington spoke at the University chapel in Athens about the organization's past work and future aims. He urged readiness for any day, noting rising national membership and the need for the local chapter to act decisively in peace and war times. Wells met with J. F. Tibbetts and dined with Prof. sod naasine Lustrat, exchanging plans and recommendations for preparedness.

E. H Wells American Red Cross Washington Athens University Chapel Red Cross Japan Germany America Wells J.F. Tibbetts Sod Naasine Lustrat

Brenau Glee Club to Appear at Colonial Friday

Brenau College Glee Club from Gainesville Ga will debut in Athens at the Colonial Theater Friday March 16 at 8 30. The show features thirty women with Italian harps guitars mandolins violins and ukuleles plus solos and group numbers and is expected to draw a large crowd from Athens and surrounding towns. Tickets go on sale at Palmer's Drug Store with prices 1 for lower floor and balcony seats. 75 cents for the rest of balcony and 50 cents for the peanut seats.

Brenau Glee Club Brenau College-Conservatory Gainesville Colonial Theater Athens Universiy Normal School Lucy Gobb Brenau Glee Club Palmer’s Drug Store

Drum Corps Seeks New Members for Wednesday Drill

Mrs. Crawford reminds all Drum Corps members that practices are held every Wednesday from 3 to 4 PM on the high school grounds. The corps seeks new members aged 8 to 16 and invites interested boys to join.

Brandt Home on Dearing Street Sold to Mr Erwin

The elegant home of Rudolph Brandt on Dearing Street has been purchased by Howell C. Erwin who will move in soon. The property was previously bought by Aaron Cohen before this sale.

Rudolph Brandt Dearing Street Howell C. Erwin

Railroad strike rumors grip nation as eight hour row grows

Reports from New York and Washington say railroad managers and the four brotherhoods may strike Saturday if talks fail on the eight hour day. Local leaders in the southwest report preliminary meetings and officials hesitate to forecast their course while the government watches closely.

Associated Press New York Four Brotherhoods Supreme Court Washington, D. C Southwest Brotherhood

Income tax receipts forecast rise to 300 million

Washington reports show preliminarily the treasury expects about 300 million dollars in income taxes for the current fiscal year, nearly two and a half times higher than the previous year. Total internal revenue receipts are projected to exceed 700 million dollars.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Department

Boy Run Over by Auto Breaks Leg Near Campus

Master Harvey Booth, about fourteen, was struck yesterday afternoon just outside the State Normal campus by an automobile driven by Ernest Strickland. He suffered a broken leg below the knee. rain was falling. Physicians reported he was resting fairly well last night.

Harvey Booth State Normal Ernest Strickland

Notice to bidders for the normal school uniform bids

Notice invites bids from bidders for the normal school uniform for the institution. Bids must be received by April 6. late bids will not be considered. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Specifications provided on application. Jere M. Pound, President. tu-w-su.

Pitus Unifo Andy Jere M. Pound Tu-W-Su

Arnold and Abney Salted Nuts Ad

Arnold and Abney advertise Pancy Quality Salted Almonds Jumbo Salted Peanuts and Fresh Shelled Pecans with phone contact 1076 for orders and delivery.

Arnold & Abney

Fire Rages Through High Shoals Destroys Businesses

Early Sunday fire in High Shoals on the Oconee River destroyed most of the town's business district. Five stores including the post office and the High Manufacturing Company building were burned, with about $25,000 in losses. Incendiary origin is suspected.

Athens High Shoals Oconee Walton J L. Lowe Hugh Price L. T. Williams J. T. Stowella High’ Manufacturing Company Nothance

Tiger in Wagon Stopped By Officers in City Hall Raid

Officers Seagraves and Bray seized a wagon carrying solid and liquid fuels including charcoal bags and corn whiskey. Albert Jarrell, a preacher described man of color, claimed his brother-in-law loaded the liquor. Whiskey secured in chief's vault as case proceeds.

Seagraves Bray Albert Jarrell Jarrell

Anderson vs Peepples in Athens City Court

In Athens City West County Court the Anderson vs Peepples case is heard with Judge presiding and attorneys present. Officials report evidence to be completed today and the case to be submitted to the jury likely this afternoon after testimony regarding the little girl Michael.

City Court of West T. Anderson

Sealshipt Norfolk Oysters Trade Stance

Norfolk fish market warns against selling Florida oysters for Norfolk diners as some dealers push substitutes. local officials emphasize product origin and quality controls to protect consumers and regional fisheries.

Norfolk Florida Arnold & Abney

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