Knights of Pythias to Hold 1916 Convention in Athens
The Georgia Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias chose Athens to host the 1916 convention in May after a unanimous decision at the Savannah session. Rev. Troy Beatty is expected to become grand chancellor, succeeding as custom dictates. The event is set to draw more than a thousand fraternal members to Athens.
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Knights of
Georgia Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Athens
Savannah
Troy Beatty
D. P. Haselton
K. of P
St. Elmo
Beatty
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Georgia
Trial of Woods Bank Embezzlement Case Prolonged
The State versus R. W. Woods trial in Superior Court devoted yesterday to eight hours of examination of W. S. Johns, former bank official now at Commercial Bank of Athens. Johns testified on depositor records, cash books, ledgers and other documents as both sides pressed questions. The lengthy cross examination is expected to continue today and possibly into tomorrow, with the trial likely lasting the week.
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Superior Court
State
R. W. Woods
Old Citizens Bank
Companny
W. S.S. Johns
Commercial Bank of Athens
Johns
Hard to Hold Speakers at Peace Conference From Talks on War
The twenty first Lake Mohonk conference opens with unity against war yet speakers from belligerent nations spark controversy. Delegates seek restraint to avoid offense while addressing the international crisis. Fresh crop notes and local ads appear at the end.
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Associated Press
Mohonk Lake
Lake Mohonk
Italy and Austria vie to shape war entry and front
Dispatches from Rome say Italy leans toward war with the Allies as Austria and Germany mass against Russia. Berlin signals hope Italy stays neutral while Britain reorganizes its government for total war and new submarine losses raise fears at sea. President Wilson will wait for Germany’s reply before escalating notes on Allied embargoes.
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Associated Press
London
Italy
Austria
Rome
Paris
Foreign Office
Chamber of Deputies
San
Przemysl
Petrograd
Poland
Galicia
France
Reichstag
Germany
Two Chinese leaders visit Athens to study Georgia cotton progress
Shanghai officials Dr Nieh and Br Kuan Len Sung, prominent China trade figures and members of the honorary industrial commission, arrived in Athens after touring the South. They will review Georgia State College of Agriculture and press for expanded American banking and shipping to boost China US trade in cotton goods and raw material.
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Chi Chen Neih
Oriental Republic
United States
San Francisco
New Orleans
Columbus
Atlanta
State College
Dr. Neigh
China
England
Germany
Panama Canal
America
Shanghai
State College of Agriculture
Soule
Nieh
Orient
Dr. Nieh
European
Japan
Annual Meeting Notice for Southern Mutual Insurance Company
The annual meeting of policyholders of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held on Tuesday June 1 1915 at 11 am in the company office in Athers Ga E Griffith secretary. Shelled pecans shelled walnuts shelled almonds ARNOLD ABNEY Phone 1076 Ripe tomatoes green bell peppers fresh white celery ARNOLD ABNBY Phone 1076
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Southern Mutual Insurance’ Company
Athers, Ga
E. Griffith
Arnold & Abney
Arnold & Abnby
Untermeyer argues against Riggs Bank dismissal bid
In Washington and Athens reports, Samuel Untermyer contends treasury reforms under McAdoo and Williams ended illicit favors and caused Riggs National Bank difficulties. The trial features final motions by Ex-Senator Bailey and notes affidavits on reserve shortages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Riggs National Bank
McAdoo
Williams
Samuel Untermyer
Treasury
Bailey
Untermeyer
Riggs Bank
JOSSEY'S WHOLESOME EATABLES FOR TODAY
Local vendor advertises fresh produce and groceries with prices. Items include turnips 5c a bunch, potatoes 8c and 25c per pk, tomatoes 30c per dozen, lemons 22 1-2c per dozen, broilers 30c each, frys 35c, head 50c, eggs and butter, okra 10c per can, sweet potatoes 12 1-2c, blackberries 10c, Keiffer pears 10c per 3 lb can, and peaches 10c per 12 1-2c.
American launch attacked by Mexican patrol in San Diego
Captain Escolanius of the American fishing launch New Ancone said her hull bore bullet holes after an encounter with the Mexican patrol launch En senada. He claimed a three man crew fired eighteen shots from behind nets. a Mexican customs officer aboard was shot five times and killed. Local ad copy for produce and drinks follows.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Escolanius
New Ancone
Ensenada
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