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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1917

Page

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Baseball scores by league yesterday

Results from the leagues show American action Chicago 8 Boston 2 St Louis Washington 8 Cleveland Detroit 8 New York 7 Philadelphia rain Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1 New York 8 Pittsburg 1 Boston 1 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 1 Southern Birmingham 2 Atlanta 7 Chattanooga 6 Nashville 5 Mobile 0 Memphis 7 Little Rock 6 New Orleans 3 South Atlantic Charleston 4 Columbia 3 Charleston 3 Columbia 1 second game seven innings Jacksonville 1 Macon 0 Columbus 0 Augusta 4

American Chicago Boston St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York National Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Southern Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville Mobile Memphis Little Rock New Orleans South Atlantic Charleston Columbia Jacksonville Macon Columbus Augusta

Flag Raising in Atlanta Highlights Wood Visit

Atlanta prepares for a large flag raising at Five Points with General Leonard A. Wood expected to speak. The parade includes the 17th U S Infantry from Fort McPherson Col C R Noyes command the Fifth Regiment National Guard Col Orville Hall cavalry squadron artillery battery G M A cadets and six bands. A Capital City club banquet to General Wood follows at 6 30 pm. Atlanta seeks word on locating a general concentration camp and hospital.

Atlanta Leonard A. Wood Peachtree Street 17Th U. S. Infantry Fort McPherson C. R. Noyes Fifth Regiment National Guard Col Orville Hall Red Cross Capital City General Wood General Concentration Camp Chambers of Commerce

Compromise Sparks Reverent Hums In Home Scene

In a domestic moment, a mother chides Robbie for spinning his top, while Mollie hopes prayers can still be said as the toy hums. Robbie assures forgiveness, saying the top’s melody is harmless and even hymnlike.

Robbie Mollie

Mikado Opera Tonight on Redpath Chautauqua Program

The Mikado is presented as part of the Redpath Chautauqua lineup tonight with a reformatted program and performances noted. The text mentions a Savoy theater London production and references early American runs including Chicago in 1885 and a New York revival by Shubert and Brady at the Casino theater.

Mikado Opera Company Redpath Chautauqua Savoy Theater London Iss Chicago Messrs. Shubert William A. Brady Casino Theater New York Japan New York City Aldridge Arthur Aldridge Nanki Pooh Pear Forest Miss May Vale de Wolf Hoptine

War Work Conference of Y M C A to Be Held in Macon

A War Work Conference of Georgia Y M C A leaders meets in Macon on Sunday May 20 1917 with M W Lee and S A Ackley guiding plans for military service among soldiers in concentration camps. The agenda covers Mexican Border Work conservation of activities fundraising targets and committee reports.

Macon Young Men's Christian Associations 3. A. Ackley M. W. Lee Southeastern National War Work Council Georgia International Army Navy United States Red Cross Young Men's Christian Association Conference of Representatives Georgia Young Men's Christian Associations W. L. Pickard War Work Council A. Ackley G. Alexander W. N. Ainsworth Quiry

Delegates in Athens Plan Multiple Association Buildings

Delegates from Athens, possibly six to ten, will organize a division of soldiers. If placed near Athens, four wooden Association buildings will be erected, each housing five secretaries and full equipment to care for the men.

Athens

Cotton markets surge with New York and Liverpool trades

The New York cotton market showed renewed strength with prices reaching new highs for the season. July and October contracts spiked before brief declines tied to rumors of a Russia Germany truce, later recovering with fresh buying from western and Wall Street sources. Liverpool and New Orleans exchanges also reported higher spots and futures, while Chicago grain quotes showed mixed gains across wheat corn and oats.

New York Associated Press Wall Street Russia Germany

At the Movies Shows Power of Decision and Reckless Romeo

Frances Nelson stars in Power of Decision at Etrand while Fatty Arbuckle headlines the new Reckless Romeo. Elite theater features Helen Holmes Lonesome Luke and Western showcases.

Frances Nelson Fatty Arbuckle Helen ‘Holmes

Not Worth Keeping on the Hook Cartoon Dialogue

Jim Jones asks how to love a neighbor when his dog howls all night The Parson jokes it is easy just poison the dog Puck comments Ethel questions how often a man should be pressed to propose Marlel recommends saying yes at first proposal Puck-era quips reflect humorous social banter.

Jim Jones Brother Jones Puck Ethel Marlel

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