Weighed in Balance Sermon Shocks Athens Audience
Dr. R. A. Torrey delivered a powerful 1915 Athens sermon drawing on Belshazzar and Daniel to show humanity weighed in the balance and found wanting. He contrasted human sin with divine law, offered Christ as the remedy, and closed with a call to faith amid a large, attentive crowd from Athens and nearby towns.
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Peace-Maker Role for Uncle Sam Quoted in Japan China Talks
AP dispatches from Tokio and Washington discuss U S mediation attempts between Japan and China amid cabinet deliberations. Reports note U S diplomacy and a Shantung buildup, with Bryan denying steps toward mediation. The piece shifts to a sermon on prayer by a Christian teacher, detailing four requisites of effective prayer and the need for spiritual leading.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
China
German and Allied fronts show mixed gains and retreats
London reports claim German victories over Russians in Western Galicia and British in Flanders while British commander Field Marshal French says lines around Ypres were readjusted. German and Austrian communiques announce Russian retreat from the western Carpathians, with over 30,000 Russian prisoners taken and a third fortified line pierced.
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Flanders
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Ypres
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Athens
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Stock Market Dips Amid China Japan Tensions
The New York market faced heavy losses as fears of China Japan hostilities sparked broad selling. European war developments added pressure while representative shares fell two to four points and war-related stocks declined more sharply, erasing much of recent gains.
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Associated Press
New York
China
Japan
Jossey's Fresh Produce Ad Teases Low Prices Friday
Jossey promotes fresh fat broilers at three for 1.00 and fries from 37 4 per item with extra large fries. The ad lists hens eggs turnip salad Irish potatoes Florida oranges and blackberries with special can deals and a phone contact 1176. It invites readers to see Friday specials and rates.
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Athens Provision Co advert boosts Spring Frys and eggs
Local ad copy promotes Spring Frys at 2 for 75c and eggs at 18 cents a dozen from Athens Provision Co with phone 1377. Also touts Niagara Brand hams at 17 cents a pound and Stone’s Cakes as top quality, with a market display at Williamson’s. The remainder contains fragmented text about religious conversion and prayers.
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Athens Provision CO
West Virginia asks high court to uphold Webb Kenyon law
State counsel ask constitutionality of interstate liquor ban on shipments for personal use into dry areas. Other items note Baltimore election landslide for Democratic Mayor James H. Preston, acquittals of William Trotter and Rev Aaron Puller for riot incitement, and witness testimony in Mrs Carmen murder case.
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Supreme Court
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Boston
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Aaron Puller
Carmen
Mineola
N. Y
Cetio Coleman
Morence Carmen
Louise Bailey
Japanese ultimatum to China not advised to U S
Washington May 5 Sec Bryan said the United States had not been advised of a Japanese ultimatum to China. The state department is informed of progress of negotiations at Peking and observers doubt the note signals end of talks. No advices on internal China situation or legation unease.
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Tokio
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Steamer Gulflight Torpedoed Without Warning
A preliminary report to the state department states the American steamer Gulflight was torpedoed without warning while flying the American flag. Amb Page in London began a detailed inquiry with naval attache and constructor. Officials expect an amicable adjustment and greater precautions by German submarine commanders.
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State Department
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London
Small Blaze at Herald Office Damages Flooring
About midnight the fire department was called to the Herald office where a fire thought to stem from a melting pot in the rear caught in the flooring. Damage described as slight with smoke issuing from the rear door observed by a passerby who rang in the alarm from a nearby corner.
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Call for Help for Injured Painter Mr Kirkpatrick
Mr. R. E. Kirkpatrick fell from a scaffold while painting Dr. J. P. Campbell’s residence. He broke a knee and leg and will be disabled for some time, needing temporary assistance. Contributions are being collected at Banner and Mr. C. D. Stone's store, with Mr. J. R. Williams already contributing.
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J. P. Campbell
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C. D. Stone
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Williamsons Offers Fresh Produce and Prunes
Mr Abney improving slowly, Williamson's features fresh squash beets beans onions celery and fruits including Indian River oranges grapes apples and home strawberries. Prunes on sale this week at 10 cents per pound three pounds for 25 cents. Cornell Alumni note Leo Frank case update. Hotel clerk Safford found guilty of perjury in Osborne suit in New York court.
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Williamson’s
Williamson
New York
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Safford
James W’ Osborne
Three New Members City Bond Commission Elected by Council
The Athens city council elected three new members to the City Bond Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Tibbetts served as mayor for a day while Mayor Dorsey and Palmer were away on business. The meeting covered water rates for the Georgian Hotel, fire protection for Nelson street, a streetlight at Pope and Broad, and a $100 donation to the Grand Lodge of the colored Odd Fellows. Finances were reported as in good shape with $36,000 collected and $21,600 in warrants retired.
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Atlanta
H. R. Palmer
Augusta
Athens
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Tibbetts
Alderman Palmer
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New York
Max Michael
O'Callaghan
Georgian Hotel
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Athena Savings Bank
Eighth District Rural Carriers Meet in Elberton May 31
Elberton hosts the Eighth District Rural Letter Carriers Convention on May 31 with about 160 attendants. A business session at the courthouse precedes a good roads rally featuring speakers including Congressman Sam J. Tribble. Barbecue will follow for visitors. Local officers Lunsford and Rucker welcome all, with state and national association leaders present.
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J. S. Lunsford
Eighth District Association
Good Roads
Joe Rucker
Royston
George C. Bond
Elbert
State Association
Fred L. White
Buckhead
National Letter Carriers Association
Court House
Georgia
Iday
Lunsted
A Place in Federal Treasury Department for Mr Griffith
Mr Charles Griffeth a leading cotton dealer in the region has been named to an important post in the federal treasury department He is in New York receiving instructions and assigned to cotton related duties He may be headquartered in New Orleans and Athens supports his new service with best wishes to Uncle Sam's treasurer.
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New York
Jim Coffey
Dublin
al Reich
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MR. Griffith
New York City
New Orleans
Athens
Sam
Coach Bean Loses Forty-Five Dollars in Gym Theft
University baseball coach Bean had forty five dollars stolen from his civilian clothes at the gym while the team trained on Sanford field. A clue reportedly points to a quick arrest, and officials vow to curb similar losses during practice.
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