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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1916

Page

2

Carranza Troops Fail to Hold Up Villa Pursuit

Reports from Pershing and Mexican sources say Villa may clash with Americans within 36 hours as Carranza troops near Juarez retreat or halt. A protocol is proposed to govern U S Mexican troop cooperation against Villa while rail moves and detachments operate in Mexico.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Villa General Funston General Pershing Pershing Carranza Utuceg Canévat Namiquipa South Graces Pelican Santa Maria Mountains Osee Sions Aminé Bof Aranza Washington Car United States Ing ‘Villa Mexico Department Eliseo Arendo Amerika el Paso Tely

Navy yards urged for revival by Southern lawmakers

Washington reports that representatives from South Carolina Virginia Washington and Pennsylvania urged Congress to develop Charleston Norfolk and Philadelphia navy yards into first class facilities. Senator Tillman backed a dry dock at Hatteras and urged Puget Sound improvements facing San Francisco base plans. An appropriation for a 1700 foot dry dock at Philadelphia was pressed.

Associated Press Washington Navy Atlantic Pacific Congress South Carolina Virginia Pennsylvania House Naval Committee Charleston Norfolk Philadelphia Tillman Senate Benson Hatteras Wadley

Southern railroads report sharp revenue gains in January

Washington says Southern railroads increased their net revenue by over 50 percent in the past year. Eastern roads doubled their figures and western roads rose about 16 percent, according to Interstate Commerce Commission data, with January averages of 316 dollars per mile for Southern lines versus 205 dollars per mile in 1915.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Athens Automobile Exchange opens at 168 West Washington Street

New Athens Automobile Exchange under Wallace Bell opens to handle second hand cars and storage with wash services. Current stock includes three Maxwells four Fords one Regal one Chalmers and one Overland. Also advertised are garden produce from Arnold and Abney and Captain Foulds squadron. General Pershing's headquarters to day.

The Athens Automobile Exchange West Washington Street Wallace Bell Maxwells Regal Chalmers Overland West Washington St

Athens Flag Day to Be Highlight of April Nine

Athens prepares for a major Flag Day on April 11 with a parade, school and college groups, bands, and a floral procession. The day features the Sanford Field baseball game between Georgia and Michigan for the University band benefit, and extensive publicity in local media. The chamber of commerce lines up committees and invites statewide and neighboring residents to attend and showcase Athens spirit.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Sanford Field Georgia Michigan Georgia Spirit Earth Heidlér Chamber of ‘Commerce

Ill Doctors Die and Recover in Typhus Fight

In Laredo Texas March 20 Dr Carlos Rusk of Auroria Illinois died from typhus contracted in Mexico where he had gone with Dr Peter Olitzky to combat the disease Dr Olitzky brought here with typhus will recover

Associated Press Laredo Texas Carlos Rusk Auroria Mexico Peter Olitzky Olitesky

Violet Mersereau Shines in Autumn at Vaudette Today

Violet Mersereau stars in the five reel Red Feather feature Autumn at the Vaudette. The actress, noted for The Path to Happiness, headlines the idyllic love story and headlines the program as today’s leading attraction for 10 cents.

Violet Merseréau

Crazy Drunks In Front Of Police Yesterday

Police reported an unusually large number of drunken arrests on Monday night. Several suspects were described as loud and frenzied, with shrieking, noisy struggles and dramatic gestures during apprehension.

Indian River Oranges and Grapefruit Ads

Local citrus classifieds promote Indian River oranges and grapefruit with ripe fruit offerings. Includes fragmented brand-like text and unclear adjectives, reflecting partial OCR from an old newspaper listing.

Referendum backs mayor plan for water improvements

Athens citizens express broad support for a city water upgrade plan. A chamber referendum asks if current supply is satisfactory for drinking and if voters favor a bond issue. responses show widespread concern over quantity and quality, with mixed drinking water usage.

Chamber of Commerce Athens

Another Athens Girl Joins Beauty and Brains Race

The Photoplay Magazine of Chicago reports another Athens girl has entered its Beauty and Brains contest. Miss Lillian Kendall of 257 Madison Avenue represents the city, among about 15 000 entrants. Results will be announced June 1.

Photoplay Magazine Chicago Athens Lillian Kendall Madison Avenue

Varsity Baseball Wins Seven to One on Sanford Field

The varsity defeated Scrubs seven to one yesterday afternoon at Sanford Field under Coach Bean. Davis hit the season’s first home run, and Davis to Clements to Henderson turned the first double play. Henderson and Rawson added two base hits. Mc Whorter and Westbrook pitched, Rawson caught for the varsity. Satterfield Philphot and Merritt pitched for the second team, with Kemp and Crawford handling the field. With more practice days, the Red and Black team of 1916 shows promising material, and the opener against West Virginia Wesleyan is set for next Tuesday.

Sanford Field Bean Varsity Scrubs Davis Clements Henderson Rawson McWhorter Westbrook Satterfield Philphot Merritt Kemp Crawford Weether West Virginia Wesleyan

Fresh Turnip Salad and Cabbage King Hodson Co Phones

Legal notice fragment lists King Hodson Co and phone references v 1001 1002 in a court filing. No clear outcome or date visible. Context suggests a civil matter involving product or trade naming.

King-Hodgson Co

Liquid fire used by Germans repelled in Avocourt Malancourt fighting

London reports from Paris say a heavy German infantry attack employing liquid fire and a fierce bombardment was repulsed in the Avocourt Malancourt sector ten miles from Verdun. Berlin cites ongoing French and Russian actions while Petrograd notes German trench captures in Lake Narocz region and Austrian advances near Nikhali che.

Associated Press London Paris Avocourt Malancourt Malancourt Wood Verdun Berlin Vaux Postavy Marcoz Dreschaty Petrograd Lake Narcoz Galicia Bridghead Nikhaliche Santa Maria Heights Isonza Bidek Sea

Army Bill Defeats Move to Expand Regular Forces

The House defeated efforts to raise the regular army under the Hay bill, backing President Wilson on a 140,000 standard expandable to 176,000. Attempts by Rep Kahn and Rep Fuller to push to 220,000 and 250,000 respectively were rejected. The measure now heads to the Senate.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Hay Wilson National Guard Representative Kahn Representative Fuller

Vote Planned on Armour Plate Plant Bill in Senate

Washington March 20 senators prepare to vote on amendments to Tillmans bill establishing an 11 000 dollar government armor plate plant. Republicans attack the plant project while Democrats say the bill will pass in tomorrow afternoons session.

Associated Press Washington Tillman Senate

Dorothy Gish at the Strand Today

Dorothy Gish stars in Betty of Graystone at the Strand with Owen Moore George Fawcett and others in a Griffith Triangle Play. The program also features The Bright Lights and Keystone’s Itself to attract film fans in Athos with Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand.

Betty of Graystone Dorothy Gish Owen Moore George Fawcett Kate Bruce Warner P. Richmond Grace Rankin Keystone Bill Fot Mabel Normand Roscoe Arbuckle Athos Fatty Nebel

Thomas Brothers Furniture Upholster and refinisher ad

Thomas Brothers Furniture offers upholstery refinishing and cabinet work. Call 428-J for service and estimates at their workshop.

Thomas Brothers Phone J. At

Missionary Committee Holds Final Meeting at First Methodist

The Missionary Committee of the First Methodist church met at the parsonage last night for its final session with Pastor Rev. Charles Jarrell. Members included N. G. Slaughter Jere M. Pound John D. Moss T. E. Hollingworth Deupree Hunnicutt J. C. McClain M. G. Nicholson Frank Mangleburg and many others. a token of appreciation was presented to the Jarrells and he replied with a brief address.

First Methodist Church waraiToade Jar’rell Jarrell Messrs N. G. Slaughter Jere M. Pound John D. Moss T. E. Hollinigsworth DeuPree’. Hunnicur J. C. McClain M. G. Nicholson Frank Mangleburg T. BE. Jago B. Sterling Price Horace &. Garebold W.S. Hancock W.’ S. Jones Talfourd Smith Fred Birchmore R. M

Wilson Unopposed For President In Georgia Primary

Atlanta March 20. The Democratic state committee set a time limit for presidential aspirants and no opposition emerged to President Wilson who is the sole candidate. Georgia delegates to St. Louis will be chosen at the state convention in Macon on May 3.

Associated Press Atlanta Democratic State Committee Wilson Georgia St. Louis Macon

Quick Trip to Milledgeville and Return

Sheriff Walter Jackson with Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Guy Hancock visited Milledgeville on Sunday to escort a patient to the sanitarium and returned around noon yesterday. The note also lists Snow White Cauliflower Fresh Tomatoes from King Hodgson Co. and apples and tangerines.

Walter Jackson King Hodgson Co

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