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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1916

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Georgia Tech suffers at Athens in opening Georgia Tech series loss

Georgia defeats Tech 8 to 6 in the first game at Sanford Mead as Westbrook and Senter falter on the mound. Clements belted a crucial homer for Georgia while Preas added a long shot for Tech. Crowd braved heat as Philpot faces Puckett in the next game.

University of Georgia Ithe Tech Blacksmiths Sanford “Mead Georgia‘Tech Westbrook Fox Senter Heisman Clements Bryant Georgia Santi Satam Herons Georgia Tech Napa Johnston Pe Wagten Hill Jed Tech Wooten Hill Preas Homer J. Smith White C. Smith Spence Burkrhardy Rooters Philpot Puckett Phil‘pot Georgia-Tech Athens Georgia Boys Rawson Davis Georgy Boys R. H. E. Tech Burkhardt

Dublin Rebels Executed for Complicity in Irish Rising

James Connelly and John McDermott were shot in Dublin on May 12 for involvement in the Irish rebellion. Connelly was described as commandant general of the Irish Republican Army and a signer of the insurgents proclamation. McDermott, a Dublin journalist known in America as a top orator, edited the paper Irish Freedom which was suppressed during the war for opposing recruiting in Ireland.

Associated Press Dublin James, Connelly John ‘McDermott Connelly Irish Republican Army McDermott America Ireland Irish Freedom

Five Die In Train Car Collision Near West Palm Beach

Five were killed and three injured when a Florida East Coast Railway work train collided with a car between Delay and West Palm Beach today. The dead include W S Bell and Mr Brough and his young son George M Basahd, all of Delay. The injured are J A Barrow, Earl Hayrell, and Miss Bell.

Associated' Press Goyiliton Florida East Coast Railway Delay West Palm ‘Beach W. 5 Bell Mr. Brough Uttle George M. Basahd Carter J. A. Barrow Earl Hayrell Mise Bell

Bandits Fire Across Border Near Fort Brown

Report says Mexican bandits fired across the border near Fort Brown. Curtis Bayles, an American, was killed last night. One bandit was killed and two captured. others escaped into Mexico. Lieutenant Van Horn returned to Fort Brown after pursuing the attackers.

of States van Horn Fort Brown Curtis Bayles Texas Mexico Warlier Reat

Navy reshuffles fleet placing battleships in reserve

Secretary Daniels ordered a reorganization of the Atlantic fleet on May 12 to place six battleships in reserve and release crews to man destroyer divisions and the dreadnoughts Oklahoma and Nevada. The New Jersey Virginia Rhode Island and Nebraska were ordered into reserve.

Associated Press Washington Daniels Oklahoma Nevada New Jersey Virginia Rhodesland Nebraska

Ding a Ling Prices and Fresh Produce Ad

Local ad lists prices for Fat Hens 45 to 55 cents, Fat Fries 35 to 40 cents, fresh beans 10 cents per quart, Irish potatoes 10 cents per quart, English peas 74 4 cent per quart, country eggs, cooking butter 25 cents per pound, canned corn and tomatoes 10 cents, canned beans 10 cents, phone 1176. Includes “That’s Jossey’s” branding.

Big annual picnic and barbecue at High Shoals

The twenty fifth annual second Saturday picnic and barbecue at High Shoals will be held today. All are invited. Goods include Florida oranges priced at 400 per dozen. Arnold & Abney listed among the sellers.

Mes Eicnip Barvecue Good Florida Arnold & Abney

Circuit Court Reverses Judge Speer in Smith Case

The United States Court of Appeals reversed Judge Emory Speer on the Smith case involving 2.5 million dollars. It granted an appeal and ordered temporary receivers to return Smithsonia assets to administrators at Oglethorpe County. Bonds were set at 5,000 each for temporary administrators. receivers held 500,000 bonds.

Circuit Court Atlanta United ‘States Circuit Court “of Appeals Jamies M. ‘Smith Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Emory Speerist Macon Jover Smithsonia Oglethorpe County United States Court United States Zadok Smith, Clairdatuix United States Supreme Court United States Circuit Court of Appeals Hamilton McWhorter David W. Meadows Nat D. Arnold F. P.holder A. C. Erwin J. O. Mitchell Germany Ribte

Charles Hillyer Brand Scholarships Created in Georgia

Judge Brand funds two scholarships to Georgia institutions for Western Judicial Circuit residents. Each year 150 dollars to University of Georgia and State Normal School with 2500 dollars endowments at death. income loans to poor worthy students, 6 percent interest, repaid notes accumulate to 2500 dollars for further endowment. Recipients based on need and merit.

Prudential Committee Board of Trustees Judge Brand State Normal School Charles Hillyer Brand Thhe Western Judicial Circuit Brand Sty Georgia Walton Gwinnett Clarke Oco~nee Jackson Banks Barrow Army Fem Focome University of Georgia Georgia State Normal School Clarke County Ithe

Goof Obregon talks yield modest progress in Mexican issue

Washington reports after a cabinet meeting that the Goott Obregon conference failed to change the Mexican situation. President Wilson heads to a weekend trip, and Secretary Baker travels to New Jersey. General Scott’s report hints at a gentleman’s understanding with Obregon and steps to curb bandit activity.

Associated Preas Washington United Bees Wilson Potomac Baker New Jersey Obregon Lewis Senate

Kiss of Hate headlined by Ethel Barrymore on Metro program

Five part Metro feature The Kiss of Hate stars Ethel Barrymore with an strong cast including H Cooper Cliffe Niles Welch and Robert Hilot plus Victor De Linsky Martin Faust Roy Applegate William Boyd Frank Montgomery Daniel Sullivan and Henry Hume. The piece highlights Barrymore’s Broadway prominence and recent Metro appearances while noting other cast names and theater lineup. Also advertised are fresh produce items from Arnold & Abney including beans potatoes eggplants peppers lettuce carrots beets and cucumbers.

Metro Ethel Barrymore Miss Barrymore Mrs Me Chesney New York H. Cooper Cliffe England Niles Welch Emmy Stork’s Nest Columbia University Robert Hilot V:tor de Linsky Martin J. Faust Roy Applegate William Boyd Frank Montgomery Daniel Sullivan Hean Hume

Germans Shift Focus as British Front Bears the Brunt

London reports German forces switch attacks from Verdun to British trenches near Hullch Vermelies capturing 500 yards before British recapture. Verdun area sees French relcapture near Haucourt while Fort Coustumont defense holds. Petrograd cites repulsed German assaults at Dvinsk Jacobstat. artillery heat in Cel do Italian front. Austrian pressure alleged west of Erzerum.

Associated Press London Verdun Hullch Vermelies Haucourt Fort Coustumont

Refusal of Shipments of Medicine by Red Cross

London on May 12 Sir Maurice De Bur-Sen of the foreign office outlined Britain’s stance on denying shipments of medical supplies to the Central powers by the American Red Cross. He stated such aid could reach American units but warned that Britain’s approval would invite Germany to source shipments globally, with items like rubber usable for war purposes.

Associated Press London Maurice .Debur-Sen Foreign Office American Red Cross Red Cross England Germany

Peg o the Ring serial season continues at Vaudetth

Vaudette shows the second installment of Peg o the Ring a gripping circus themed tale titled The Strange Inheritance. The program includes Mary Puller and two Elko Comedies plus vaudeville acts with Haggenbeck's animal scenes. Tickets 10 cents as advertised by Arnold and Abney.

Vaudette Peg O Haggenbeck Mary. Puller

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