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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

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Hostility alleged over Parks case tied to Vera Cruz dispute

United States and Mexico exchange a hostile act claim as the fate of Private Samuel Parks, missing near Vera Cruz, prompts demands for information. Secretary Bryan wires the transfer of details to Huerta via Brazil. Webb notes postponement of the Niagara Falls conference for health reasons. Huerta envoy remarks on the Snyder-Carden telegrams and ongoing mediation efforts.

Bryan Huerta Washington, E. C. S State Department Samuel Parks Vera Cruz Associated Press Washington, D.C United States Today Libuerta Parks Mexico City Washington Washington, D. C Niagara Falls United States Lobos Island Tampico Garrison

Georgia Educator Toured for New Zealand Study

Dr. T J Woofter dean of the Peabody School of Education at the University of Georgia has been asked by Commissioner P P Claxton of the US Department of Education to spend November December and January in a researching trip to New Zealand He would undertake a more extensive itinerary if funds and arrangements allow and approval comes in a few days The purpose is study of schooling and government in a land noted for rapid progress over the last fifty years The appointment would honor both Woofter and the University of Georgia.

T. J. Woofter Peabody School of Education University of Georgia P. P. Claxton United States Department of Education New Zealand Wooster Ment Australia

Committee votes to turn Vanderbilt interest to annual conferences

Oklahoma City May 15 A majority of the committee investigating Vanderbilt University relations with the church recommends the church return its interest to the original conferences. A minority favors continuing church rights. A decision likely next week. Also the conference approves abstinence from tobacco for ministry applicants and bans intoxicants in the navy.

Vanderbilt Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Vanderbilt University Tennessee General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South

More Saw Tech Georgia Game in Athens Than in Atlanta

Athens crowds out drew Atlanta attendance with 4 300 spectators at Sanford Field last Friday for Tech and Georgia. Ground ads boasted 9 800 at Grant Field but Atlanta drew about 2 500 yesterday. Athens aims to continue annual November games with the Jackets.

Athens Atlanta Sanford Field Tech Georgia Grant Field

Court Adjourned to Monday for Williams Case

Superior court yesterday adjourned to Monday morning when the State versus Sam Williams, second case, will be taken up and tried. Jurors and juries will convene at the usual hour. The previous session was interrupted as chief witness Coleman of the Anderson Banking Company was in Atlanta to attend the Tech Georgia game.

Superior Court Sam Williams Williams Coleman Anderson Banking Company Atlanta Tech Georgia

Crawford Will Case Settled in Supreme Court

The will of Joshua B. Crawford, Atlanta capitalist, was upheld in the Georgia Supreme Court with wife Mary Belle Crawford as chief beneficiary. Forty claimants plan an appeal, and the case drew wide attention.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Joshua B. Crawford Atlanta Supreme Court Mary Belle Crawford

The Need of the Hour A Study of Present Day American Christianity

Tomorrow morning Rev. C. C. Jarrell of the First Methodist church will preach on The Need of the Hour A Study of Present Day American Christianity. He will argue that the religious awakening before the Revolutionary War built America's moral tone and that modern society must return to those same sources of moral vigor and spiritual inspiration.

C. C. Jarrell First Methodist Church America

Mallory Credits Ginger and Gasoline for Victory

Walter Mallory, winner in Clarke County tax collector race, attributes his win to ginger and gasoline. His sworn campaign expense statement lists gasoline 28.90 and ginger 0.25, with a tobacco pack of ginger found in the runabout used during canvassing.

Walter Mallory Clarke Executive Committee

Cal Crim Arrest Under City Code For Drunkenness

Last night Calvin Couch was arrested on a charge of violating section 360 of the city code for being plain drunk. His personal belongings amounted to two shoe buttons, nothing more. pockets empty, worn laced shoes. This entry marks the first such case on the desk sergeant’s books.

Calvin Couch

Mr D F Miller Prominent Cotton Merchant Travels

Mr D F Miller a leading cotton man in the city is spending several weeks in Pennsylvania on business tied to his operations here.

D. F. Miller Pennsylvania

Stone's Fresh Produce Averts Food Sale Ad

Fresh green cabbage large ripe tomatoes yellow squash cucumbers Irish potatoes fine pitted red and white cherries raspberries pineapple pickles picnic hams fresh corn tender beans Arnold Abney phone 408 Stone's.

Stone's

Southern Baptist Convention Deliberates on Mission Boards

Nashville May 15 The efficiency committee urges retaining current boards of missions and Sunday school and keeping the present headquarters. The debate remains spirited and no decision is reached.

Associated Press Nashville, Tenn Boards of Missions Southern Baptist Convention

Revival Meeting At Oconee Street Methodist Grows

Interest increases as attendees gather at the Oconee Street Methodist Church for a revival meeting. The event draws locals and church members, with speakers sharing messages and renewing community involvement.

Oconee Street Methodist Church

Evangelistic Services Continue at Oconee Street Church

Deepening interest at the Oconee Street church under Rev. A A Sullivan and Rev. Mr Kellette of Winterville as several seek conversion and membership. Evening services tonight at 8 oclock break Saturday custom with meetings planned through next week including Sunday 11am and 8pm.

Oconee Street A. A. Sullivan Kellette Winterville

First Step to Ward Anti Trust Legislation Today

Washington May 15 Formal steps to start anti trust legislation through congress will be taken tomorrow The house rules committee will meet to frame a special rule for quick passage of three bills on the administration program Debate probably will begin next week A report says if the senate cannot pass by July 15 an effort will be made to compromise and pass only part of the legislation Senator Kern expects night sessions of the senate soon.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress House Rules Committee Senate Kern

JOSSEYS GROCERIES AT LIVING PRICES

Local grocer Jossey advertises low prices on staples and fresh produce. Eggs 23c a dozen, broilers and hens. Ga beans 10c quart, potatoes 8c quart, tomatoes 30c dozen, lemons 25c dozen. Flour 25 pounds various brands 75c to 80c, sugar 1.20 per 25 pounds. Order by phone 1176.

Jossey’s

Georgia Triumph Over Tech Secures Undisputed Title

Last night the campus cannon boomed in celebration as the Red and Black defeated Tech. The victory marks Georgia’s undisputed I A championship and ends Tech’s recent dominance.

Tech Georgia

Cotton Bales Burned at Georgia Railroad Yards

Fire from an unknown origin damaged 120 bales of cotton yesterday afternoon at the Georgia Railroad yards. The dry lint and mud allowed flames to flash through the mass. Insurance covered the loss. no bales fully burned, though over half were scorched or damaged.

Georgia

Widow of Gunman Damages Becker Trial Testimony

New York May 15 Mrs Lillian Hosenberg widow of Lefty Loui testified in the Becker murder trial claiming she heard Jack Rose mention Becker while urging him to aid in murder and that her prior testimony was a lie to save her husband. Harry Vallon also testified.

Associated Press New York Lillian Hosenberg Lefty Loui Herman Rosenthal Charles Becker Jack Rose Becker Harry Vallon

Babe of Mr and Mrs Chris Jones 7 Month Old Dies

Late yesterday at 235 Washington street the bright little babe of Mr and Mrs Chris Jones Marion Lester died. The seven month old boy will be laid to rest at Oconee cemetery after a 4 PM service led by Rev C C Jarrell. Friends express deep sympathy to the bereaved parents.

Washington Street Chris Jones Marion Lester C. C. Jarrell Oconee Cemetery

Full Details of Tech Game Today

John Burch, a Georgia ball games enthusiast, set up a room in the old Manner offices on Jackson Street for a detailed play-by-play report. A blackboard with labeled players, special wire projection, and seating for about a hundred let fans follow the game. Today’s game starts at 4:30 Athens time and a quarter admission helps cover service costs.

John Burch Jackson Street Athens

Public Schools Near Month End Closings

Athens public schools will not close until June 10, with commencements already in sight for a few. The fall term starts later than many schools. Garden items from Arnold & Abney include small yellow squash egg plants lettuce bell peppers green beans new potatoes cucumbers.

Athens Arnold & Abney

Fresh produce and staples advertised at Buchwald’s today

The notice lists items such as green cabbage 15c head, green beans 10c quart, new potatoes 10c quart, old potatoes 45c peck, fresh strawberries 1.24 per quart, sugar 25 lb bag 1.15, flour 75c per quarter, various brands 80c per quarter, Virginia hand packed tomatoes two for 15c, white cherries 3 lb can 25c. Phone 646.

Burial This Morning for Mr Daniel at Crawfordville

Mr John G Daniel died at his Athens home after months of illness from spinal ailment He will leave by Georgia Railroad at 9 am escorted by pallbearers J M Keith Thomas Comer H M Mallory L W Sparks E R Hodgson Jr J H Dorsey for Crawfordville where funeral services and interment will be held Mr Daniel born December 16 1846 in Wilkes county leaves a widow and children and siblings The family has deep local ties including long service with the shoe trade and Civil War service

John G. Daniel Lumpkin Street Georgia Road Crawfordville Messrs J. M. Keith Thomas Comer H. M. Mallory L. W. Sparks E. R. Hodgson, Jr J. H .Dorsey Mr. Daniel Wilkes County Samuel Daniel Hillman Thomson Fred Daniel Emmie Daniel Marion Daniel Garnett Daniel Athens A. C. Daniel Arnoldsville Fannie Dillard J. E. Carlton Union Point Daniel Johnson Shoe Company Mallory Shoe Company Georgia Baptist Church

Sheriff Maxey Recaptures Negro Convict in Athens

Sheriff Maxey of Oconee County arrived in Athens from Atlanta with June Price a recaptured negro boy who had been at liberty since last August. The youth was imprisoned for forgery of orders and had 23 months remaining of a two year sentence. He escaped from the camp and this is his third recapture. The sheriff plans to take him to Watkinsville that morning.

Maxey Oconee County Athens Atlanta June Price Tennessee Liberty Watkinsville

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Jacksonville Fla Augustine Rodrigguez United States State Department J. J. Woofter Crawford Mallory Jossey's Babe MR. and Mrs Buchwald's Champs John .G. Daniel Smookey Eubanks Garlington Hitchcock Owens Torbett Clements T. Montague Pound E. Montague Yellowjackets Henderson Gian McWhorter Wooten Bob Harrison Holden Ginn Johnson Po. Ginn Cf Henderson P . Owens Po. Wooten Burr Rf Pound St Witherington Montague Hill P Garlington P "Pitts R. Georgia Oconee
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