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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

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Japan to Ultimatum China in Peking Defence Panic

AP dispatches from Peking report Japan preparing to issue an ultimatum to China amid Chinese defence build up near the capital. Authorities say 100000 troops are concentrated around Peking with limited ammunition while Tokyo seeks a brief compliance deadline.

Associated Press Peking Japan China Winter Palace Mukden Reinsch London Tokio

Chaplin and O'Neil headlining Elite bill today

Chaplin returns in a new comedy at the Elite with James O'Neil in a distinct role while The Spoilers drew capacity crowds at both Elite houses yesterday. The Tramp character and Count of Monte Cristo theme promise strong interest today.

Charlie Chaplin Elite James O'Neil O'Neil Chaplin Count of Monte Cristo

Pullman Porters Wage Change Urged By Company Leader

Robert T. Lincoln, chairman of the Pullman Company board, told the U S Commission on Industrial Relations that porters wages should be raised and the tipping practice reexamined. He said directors will consider these issues at a future meeting.

Associated Press Washington Robert T. Lincoln Pullman Company United States Commission On Industrial Religions Pullman Lincoln Pullman Combe Ia Sime Themii

Torrey Meeting at Tent on Y M C A Lot

Dr. Torrey leads Old-Time Gospel services at a 3000-seat tent on South Lumpkin and Broad in Milledge, with 10:30 morning sermon on How to Get What You Ask For and an 8:15 evening service. Extra streetcars run after services, song books sold, and congregants urged to decide their spiritual standing now.

Torrey Lida Holman Building Milledge Lump- # * kin Boulevard Prince Dr. Torrey Union Heaven Hell

Russians Press on in West Galicia Amid Turkish Setback

London reports describe a three day battle near the frontier where Russians inflicted heavy losses on Turkish forces invading Persia. Galicia sees German and Austrian claims of Russians defeated, with mass captures noted.

London West Gal Persia Petrograd Germany Austria Galicia Carpathian Belgium Ypres Dardanelles British War Office Eeeven Gallipoli Dardahelles Straits Smyrna Minterne Berlin Austrian War Department

Athens Eyes Big Conventions For 1916 Meeting

Athens through its chamber of commerce aims to host two major gatherings next year the state grand lodge of Elks and the Georgia Educational Association A large Elks delegation will travel to Waycross to invite Athens to host the 1916 Elks meet The invitation will be extended by the Georgia Educational Association president and by educators from the University State College of Agriculture State Normal School public schools county system and Lucy Cobb Institute to Macon for the educators convention.

Athens Chamber of Commerce State Grand Lodge of Elks Georgia Educational Association Elks of Georgia Waycross Ware County The Dean Ward Law State Normal School University State College of Agriculture Public Schools County System Lucy Cobb Institute Macon

Hodgson Talks Fertilizer Industry At University

Mr Harry Hodgson of Empire State Chemical Company addressed the University of Georgia School of Commerce on the commercial and industrial organization of the fertilizer business. He outlined material sources and noted cotton seed products with fifty derivatives while citing the moving picture industry as a rapidly rising sector.

Harry Hodgson University Commerce School Empire State Chemical Company Larest United States University of Georgia School of Commerce Hodgson

Milam praised as South's great singing composer and director

The article extols Mr. D Ward Milam of Atlanta as a leading gospel music composer and choir director. It notes his studies at Chicago Music College, mastery of harmony and directing, and cites his well known compositions and a high quality tenor voice. Bishop Kilgo commends his ministry and singing powers.

Jesus D. Ward Milam Atlanta South Milam Chicago Music College Web Kirkdale Mus Washington, D. C Ers Kilgo Wilson Tor Torrey

Mississippi anti-fraternity law argued before Supreme Court

Washington May 4. The constitutionality of the Mississippi anti-fraternity law was argued today before the Supreme Court. J. P. Waugh, refused admission to the University of Mississippi for not signing a pledge against aiding fraternities, pressed his suit. Waugh had once been a member of Millsaps College fraternity.

Gulflight Washington United States Associated Press Supreme Court J. P. Waugh University of Mississippi Waugh Millsaps Coffey

Four Leaf Clover to Be Repeated at High School Friday

Hundreds expect another performance of Four Leaf Clover at the High School Auditorium by special request Friday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. Emmanuel Church will cancel services as Rev Troy Beatty is out of town.

Emmanuel, Church Emmanuel Church Troy Beatty

Roosevelt testifies again in libel suit against Barnes

Theodore Roosevelt took the witness stand in the New York supreme court at Syracuse after several witnesses including the son and former secretary of Senator Platt testified for him. He aimed to show no malice toward William Barnes in the libel case but spent time correcting errors in his prior testimony. He will resume tomorrow. Barnes did not testify.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Supreme Court Platt

San Francisco Board Urges Georgia Governor to Commute Leo Frank

The San Francisco board of supervisors adopted resolutions urging Georgia Governor to commute Leo Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment and forwarded the resolutions today.

SAN Francisco Board OF Supervisors Associated Press San Francisco Georgia Leo Frank

Dancing youngsters delight window display at Gas Company

A cheerful Gas Company window features dancing youngsters in tango and turkey trot routines. Since Monday morning hundreds of children and adults have paused to watch the lively scene. The caption hints at colorful produce and household items advertised nearby.

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