Athens City Council Votes Funding for Knights Convention
The mayor and council, with all but one alderman present, approved $500 to entertain the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge convention in Athens and $500 to support a new summer school auditorium, aiming for a 1 600 seat capacity. Chancellor Barrow noted $1,000 needed for seating. the vote was unanimous.
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K. P
H. R. Palmer
Athens
Knights of Pythias
Chamber of Commerce
W. F. Dorsey
St. Elmo K. P. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Knights
Dorsey
Universal
Barrow
Flanigen
J.L. Deadwyler
Springdale
Sewer Committee
Lyndon Avenue
Wigley
John H. Lord
Nellie B. Avenue
Morton
Carr's Hill
Swafford
Mathews
French Gains and Shifts in World War Fronts May 10
The French hold and push on German trenches at Dead man's hill west slope and repulse a German attack near Hill 287. Russians fail near Garbunovia, Australian sector active, and Turkish Breslau raid cited as reprisal. Dublin executions spark Commons debate. Sir Roger Casement trial set for Monday. Asquith vows no further executions until Irish debate.
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Associated Press
London
Deadman’s Hill
Hill 287
Malancourt Wood
Garbunovia
Constantinople
Mush
Mount Babhir
Breslau
Black Sea
Teutons
Doiran-Giorgeli
Magada
Roger Casement
Asquith
Commons
House of Commons
F. Sheeshy Skeffington
Irish Citizen
Dublin
Skeffington
Southern Association of Railroad Commissioners Formed
Railroad commissioners from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi and Florida met Georgia officials in Atlanta to organize the Southern Association of Railroad Commissioners. C Murphy Candler was elected president to pursue uniform rates and handling methods across states.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Florida
Georgia Commissioners
Southern Association of Railroad Commissioners
C. Murphy Candler
Georgia Commission
Record cattle price set by Armour at $10.25 per cwt
Chicago May 10 A record price for Mey was set today when the Armour Company paid $10.25 per hundred pounds for choice cattle. Buyers predicted higher prices due to the war and Iowa corn crop failure last year. No. 1 cattle may bring $12.00 per cwt soon. BEANS Hixztra fancy beans 10¢ quart. COSTA'S DELICATESSEN SHOP iPhone 1131.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mey
Armour Company
Iowa
COSTA
El Paso Conference Fails to End Mexican Standoff
Washington reports a tense Mexican situation as Generals Scott Funston and Obregon meet at El Paso. Carranza appears to favor the plan but Obregon delays ratification amid speculation of political goals. Meanwhile about forty bandits crossed the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, rode the river, then returned to Mexico without harm.
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Associated Press
Washington
el Paso
Scott
Funston
Obregon
Carranza
General Scott
Marathon
Texas
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Mexico
The Purple Maize and The Romance of the Hollow Tree
A two reel Gold Seal drama The Purple Maize leads the bill with The Romance of the Hollow Tree as a pleasing drama. Seeing America First adds travel info while Her Hero Maid and A Jitney Driver's Romance offer light comedy and action. The program promises a lively showing.
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Emiotis
America
Maid
No Agreement Yet on the Army Bill
Washington May 10 conference on the army reorganization bill failed to reach an accord after an all day session. Members expect more talks in the coming days and agree federal volunteers will be abandoned while the standing army likely is set at 180000 men.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Germany acknowledges Sussex sinking and seeks reparations
Berlin and Washington report a new German note acknowledging responsibility for the Sussex destruction. Germany promises indemnity to Americans, regrets the incident, and says the commander acted hastily but within expected orders. Ambassador Gerard delivered the note, which is viewed as settling the submarine controversy past events.
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Germany
Sussex
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Athens Attendance at Tech Games Sets Record
Athens prepares for a Georgia Tech series opener at Sanford Mead as shops close for the first Friday. A record crowd is expected with Atlanta sending a special train Saturday. Georgia players near final year, while Tech aims for a win to boost local support.
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Athens
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Sanford Mead
Atlante
Georgia
Tech
Yellow Jackets
Clements
Henderson
Holden
Erwin
Rawson
Wil Westbrook
Fire panic in Wallaceton theater causes deaths
In Norfolk Virginia on May 10 a theater fire led to a deadly panic at a Wallaceton cinema. Thirteen African American patrons were burned to death and about forty others injured as exits became crowded and chaos spread through the crowded movie house.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Wallaceton
Smith Estate Administrators to Reply to Aspersions
Andrew C. Erwin of Athens says the six temporary Smith estate administrators will answer unfounded criticisms from federal court receivers. He cites a Smithonia altercation between L. K. Smith and W. P. Briggs as personal dispute, not a challenge to Judge Speer’s orders.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Andrew C. Erwin
Athens
Smith
Oglethorpe County
L. K. Smith
W. P. Briggs
Smithonia
Speer
Local shoe firms announce closing for Tech Georgia game
E. H. Dorsey Wingfield's Head and McMahon Athens Shoe Co. and Smith Shoe Co. say they will close tomorrow from 3 30 until after the Tech Georgia ball game. Other stores will also close though they warn customers they may be refused during the game.
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E. H. Dorsey
Wingfield’s
Head & McMahon
Athens Shoe Co
The
Smith Shoe Company
Costa's Delicatessen Shops Open After Game
Wish to leave packages at any one of these places and pick them up after the game. Stores will open immediately after the game ends. Costa's Delicatessen Shop, Phone 1131. Florida peaches, California cherries, and Oregon apples available.
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Frank
Costa’s » Delicatessen
Florida
California
Oregon
costa’s_ DELICATESSEN
Chautauqua Likely Next Year If Citizen Support Arrives
Athens Chamber of Commerce directors discussed guaranteeing 1750 dollars to secure next year's chautauqua. Secretary Heidler and a chautauqua representative plan morning visits to urge sufficient local backing. Tickets from recent performances pledged just over 1000 dollars, leaving about 700 dollars to guarantee.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Heidler
Chautauqua
Aryan at the Strand features William S. Hart and Louise Glaum
The Strand today presents the Aryan with William S. Hart in a fearless tale of revenge and redemption. Louise Glaum appears as the dance hall siren, while Bessie Love stars as the pure hearted girl, as the Triangle offers Bucking Society for a lively afternoon or evening.
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Strand
William S. Hart
Louise
Hart
Bessie Love
Louise Glaum
Keystone Players
Lost crochet bag with valuables and contact note
Notice describes a tan crochet bag with green lining containing a bank book and three insurance books. It requests contact with Jones Greenhouse Co. at 264 and offers a reward. The text also lists groceries and Delicatessen items from Arnold & Abney, including Florida and California oranges and other produce.
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Phone Jones Greenhouse Co
Auto Show Promises Week of Exhibits and Demos
Athens hosts a busy auto week with a flying machine demonstration by Ben Eppes, and multiple brands including Oldsmobile, Ford, Hudson, Buick, Saxon, Maxwell, Smith Form-a-Truck, Chevrolet, and Studebaker. The event features a three day Banner auto show, a midweek vehicle parade, and wide dealer demonstrations aiming to attract large crowds.
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Athens
Chautauqua
Grand Lodge of K. of P
Colonial
Banner
James Music Co
Ben Eppes
H. J. Lamar
Georgia
Oldsmobile
Ford
Griffeth Implement Co
Hudson
Morristow
Buick
J. M. Hood
Saxon
Martin Brothers
Maxwell
Clarke County Motor Car Co
Smith Form-a-Truck. Co
Messrs
Bernstein Brothers
Chevrolet
B. H. Lasnett
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Association OF Railroad Commissioners
Blo
Vaudette
Gillis
Heisman
Senter
Seaboard
Costa’s
Palmer’s
Arnold & Abney
Smith Estate
William Hart
Costims Delicatessen
Studebaker
Talmage Hardware Co
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