Georgia Railroad to Spend Half Million on Ath ens Freight Terminals
The Georgia Railroad plans major depot and freight terminal improvements in Athens with about 500000 in options secured on land between the current station and Thomas street and near Wood's corner. Officials say deals not final but options cover four to five properties. no new aqueduct to be built, but a large freight terminal will rise on Broad street closer to the business district.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Raiilroad Company
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Sewhette
Wood's Corner
BE. S. Lyndon
Messrs
J. T. Anderson
A. H. Davison
Lyndon
Broad Street
Georgia
Holland Cafe to Serve Georgia Tech Dinner Fans
The Holland Cafe will serve dinner Friday and Saturday for visitors and town residents arriving for the game. Service starts at 11 30 with meals at fifty cents, accommodating many who cannot return home in time for the game.
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Holland Cafe
Merchants Carnival at Colonial Theater in Athens
Plans for the Merchants Carnival at the Colonial Theater in Athens progress well with rehearsals daily. Over 100 locals participate, featuring the High Beasel Mandolin Club and the Male Quartette. Proceeds benefit the civic department Woman's Club. Seats priced 25 and 5 cents. Fruita California produce advertised.
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Colonial Theater
Athens
High Behsel Mandolin Club
Civic Department Woman's Club
President weighs Houston for Federal Reserve Board
Washington May 5 news says Richard Olney refused the head post of the Federal Reserve Board leaving the president to seek a replacement. Administration officials expect Secretary of Agriculture James S. Houston to be chosen, with the president wanting him on the board but not to alter cabinet ranks.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Richard Olney
Federal Reserve Board
Houston
Leaders advise miners to surrender arms in Colorado strike
After talks with Col. Jas Locket and Maj. W A Holbrook, leaders of the miners union said they would urge strikers to give up their arms to army officers as per presidential and war secretary proclamations. They stressed the weapons belong to the strikers and the union cannot demand them. A meeting of strikers is set for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Col
Leah Kleschna to Thrill at Elite Theater Tomorrow
Internationally famed play Leah Kleschna by Do M S McClellan, interpreted by Carlotta Nilsson, opens at Elite Theater tomorrow. The story follows a woman burglar reformed by a kind thief who becomes her lover and husband in a poignant psychological drama sure to move audiences.
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Leah Kleschna
Do. M. S. McClellan
Carlotta Nilsson
Leah
France
Paris
Adv
Merchants' Carnival at the Opera House
The Mer chants present a carnival at the Opera House Wednesday and Thursday with acts by Lady Blacksmith Barber Porter Butcher Deast and others. The program promises good singing, music, and fun for all.
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Porter
Butcher
Deast
Thirteen Rescued From Fire Aboard Columbian Steamer
Thirteen survivors and one body were picked up by the Cunard Franconia after the Columbian caught fire off Gable Island in Nova Scotia. The ship was 300 miles north of Cape Race when the blaze broke out, with 19 crew members believed adrift in a boat. The Franconia and other vessels continued the search.
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Associated Press
Franconia
Gable Island
N. S
Columbian
Antwerp
New York
Liverpool
Boston
Cape Race
House Votes Against Reducing Battleship Count
Washington May 6 The House refused to cut the number of battleships to be built next year. Attempts to set a single battleship provision failed decisively. Democratic leader Underwood and Republican Leader Mann supported the one ship plan, but the two battleships were approved.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Today
Navy
Underwood
Mann
Duryea Chemist Removed After Father’s Murder
New York May 5 Chester Berrell Duryea the chemist who today killed his aged father General Hiram Duryea a millionaire starch manufacturer was taken from jail to the city hospital in a straight jacket after showing signs of insanity.
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Associated Press
New York
Chester Berrell Duryea
Hiram Duryea
City Hospital
Majestic Vaudeville Secures Three Fine Acts
After 36 hours without music Majestic brings in three strong vaudeville acts for last night and today with another big change planned for tomorrow. Today’s program features acts far above the usual run and priced at ten cents. Two matinees scheduled at 3 and 4 30. Mrs. John J. Wilkins returns from Atlanta visit and grand opera.
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Majestic
The
John J. Wilkins
Atlanta
Villa Refuses to Join Federall in Repelling Invasion
A scathing Villa letter denies joining the Federall in repelling American invasion. General Villa states he will fight both Federals and the United States before forming the Federals. Mass threats and alleged conspiracies headline the turbulent Mexican situation.
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el Paso
Villa
Feder
Als
Tion
Maas
Free cooking demonstration menu at The Georgian Hotel
Miss Church offers a 3:30 to 5:30 cooking demonstration at the Georgian Hotel Cafe in Athens. Menu includes Broiled Beef Steak Potatoes au Gratin eggless butterless milkless cake Viena Cocoa Cream Puffs inviting every housewife to attend.
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Miss Church
Georgian Hotel
Athens
Move to new courthouse completes county offices transfer
This morning the county moves from the old Prince avenue courthouse to a new Washington street building. The clerk, the ordinary, the sheriff, and the tax collector join a few others, with key records already carried by Judge Orr. The lunacy trial opens the first official day, as commissioners finish relocating over the coming days.
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Prince Avenue
Washington Street
Athens Angers: Half Holiday Urged for Big City Game
Merchants urged to grant Friday afternoon half holiday as Athens aims to outdraw Atlanta crowds for a Georgia Tech football game. Clerks honor yearlong service with planned early shopping to close by two. Athens hopes to attract more than 4,000 fans to the ball game and prove the city’s turnout.
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Witnss
Athens
the Merchants
Georgia Athletic Association
Tech
Atlanta
Athens Board of Health Holds Busy Session on Slaughterhouses and Bovine Health
The Athens board of health met in a lengthy session to review surface closets, inspect the new abattoir by Wright and Cutler, and draft ordinances regulating slaughter and sanitary conditions. Plans include a municipal slaughterhouse and cold storage to make Athens a regional beef center while expanding cattle inspection and tuberculosis testing. The meeting addressed charter amendments, inspection gaps, and street cleaning funding concerns.
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Proctor
Messrs
Sewer Committee
Council
Messrs. Wright and Cutler
Worsham
State College
Gordon
Michael
Athens
Soule
Jago
Wealth Committee
Lucy Cobb Enter Miss Basiline Prince in Auto Contest
Mrs. R. C. Orr, chair of the Gerdine Infirmary committee, entered Miss Basiline Prince, Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association secretary, for the 2525 dollar Oakland touring car in the Atlanta Constitution contest. Prince consented to the use of her name. eighteen local members attended the alumnae meeting where W. L. Naylor explained district details.
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R. C. Orr
Gerdine Infirmary Committee
Basiline Prince
Lucy Cobb
W. L. Naylor
Little Rock
Lacy Cobb
Miss Proce
Atlanta Votes Against Grady Hospital Bond Issue
May 5 Atlanta voters rejected a 750000 bond plan to improve Grady hospital, drawing about 8000 votes vs the required 10,000 or two thirds. Sheriff race saw Mangum win by 291 over Mayo with Wright third in 12335 ballots. Oscar Mills defeated Tull Waters for county board. Armistead reelected tax receiver. Uncle Andy Stewart retained tax collector.
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Grady Hospital
C. W. Maugum
L. O. Wright
W. M. Mayo
Mangum
Mayo
Wright
Oscar Mills
Tull Waters
Waters
W. L. Gilbert
Fears Grocery Co and City Panels Seek Better System
The document notes the council and the board aiming to cooperate to fix system faults and improve efficiency. After another month of street cleaning under the health board, it is uncertain whether control will revert to the street committee for direction. The goal is to ensure city expenditures in departmental work are maximized.
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Health Board
Council
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