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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

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Merchant slain in Atlanta as deputy marshal shoots during levy

Special to the Banner reports Thomas H. English a merchant at 430 Marietta street was shot and killed by J. M. George, a deputy marshal, in the municipal court when George went to seize a cash register. After an altercation English allegedly drew a gun but George fired first. George has been released on bond.

Atlanta Thomas H. English Marietta Street J. M. George English George

Henderson Heads Red and Black Baseball Team Leader

First Baseman John Henderson was yesterday elected captain of the Red and Black baseball team for next season by his teammates. The ceremony followed a barbecue at the Mc Whorter grove hosted by Bob. Henderson has two Georgia seasons on his record and also plays football. He led the Georgia batters last season and is known as a steady, popular player who should lead Bean's boys next year.

John Henderson McWhorter Grove Bob Henderson Georgia Bean

Georgian University Monthly Magazine Names New Editorial Team

The Georgian board elected Millwood W. Martin of Decatur as editor-in-chief and Wood of Savannah as associate editor for the University of Georgia monthly magazine. Stephene Mitchell of Atlanta also serves as associate editor, with G. R. Jones of Norcross named editor-in-chief of the Quarterly and J. F. Woodall of Woodland as business manager. The Agricultural Club elected P. C. Jones of Hern don as president and praised the staff’s achievements and future prospects.

University of Georgia Millwood W. Martin Decatur Wood Savannah Stephene Mitchell Atlanta Agricultural Club of the G. R. Jones Norcross J. F. Woodall Woodland P. C. Jones Herndon

Arnold and Abney Produce Sale at Buchwalds Today

Local market listing for Arnold & Abney at Buchwalds announces fresh produce including green beans three quarts for 25c, green peas two quarts for 15c, green cabbage five cents per head, turnips 10c per dozen, beets 10c per dozen, yellow squash two pounds for 15c, new potatoes 70c per peck, 10c per quart, citrus like grape fruit two for 25c, oranges 25 and 31c per dozen, Wine Sap apples 39 and 40c per dozen, eggs and fries, with telephone contact 646. Includes cucumbers and tomatoes.

Mediation on Huerta Out, United States Agreement Focus

Niagara Falls May 21 mediators press ahead with the US Huerta accord while preparing to meet the Constitutionalists after. Carranza delegates absent but not seen as obstruction as talks proceed. Officials in Washington say mediation is smooth with Huerta reportedly in Mexican delegates hands pending any last resort retirement. Carranza envoy expected to Niag ara Falls to outline aims without locking in peace plan.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Mexico Iiuerta United States Mexco Agragrian Carranza Washington, D. C Cmcrals Washington Huerta

Push for government control in transportation urges reform

Charles S. Mellen, ex head of New Haven Railroad, told the Interstate Commerce Commission that monopoly is needed for economy. He said Charles W. Morse offered twenty million for New Haven steamship holdings and that Roosevelt sought to curb the Morse plan. A hundred thousand from New Haven stock profits funded the Republican campaign, with fifty thousand split between McKinley and the next campaign, and fifty thousand to the other.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Charles S. Melen New Haven Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Charles W. Morse New Haven Steamship Holdings Roosevelt Mellen Republican New Haven

Spanish Gipsies Tableau Chantant at Lucy Cobb

Lucy Cobb Institute presents the Spanish Gipsies Tableau Chantant on the lawn at eight thirty pm. Miss Lucy Logan Desha directs the chorus with a cast of students and faculty in a Southern Spain setting during grape harvest. Performances include castanet and bolero numbers with a diverse list of named participants and decorations by Welch Grape Juice Company.

Lucy Cobb Institute Lucy Cobb Woodlawn Theater Lucy Cobb Lucy Logan Desha Charles Vincent S. C Spain

England bound visitor reunites with sister after 38 years

Miss Annie M. Pickup of Accrington Lancashire arrives in Athens to visit sister Mrs. William Dootson. The reunion ends decades of separation and Annie enjoys seeing relatives and Athens, the Southern city her sister has made home. She plans to stay several weeks.

England Annie M. Pickup Accrington Lancashire Athens William Dootson

Fifteen Hundred Policemen Handle Just 200 Militants

London May 21. The fiercest suffragette demonstration yet forms before Buckingham Palace as militants press a petition to King George. Police clash with protesters arresting many including Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and daughter. Report notes fifteen hundred officers to control about two hundred militants.

London Buckingham Palace King George Mmaline Pankhurst

Ten Candidates Announced For Governor In South Carolina

Columbia May 21 The South Carolina Democratic State Convention adopted voting reforms to curb fraud. Reenrollment of Democratic voters required with each voter signing the club roll at voting clubs. The August 26 primary will nominate the ticket, as in SC the nomination equals election. Ten candidates entered the governor race and two for U S senator have been announced.

Associated Press Columbia S. C South Carolina

Athens Board of Health names president pro tempore

At last night’s regular meeting the Athens board of health arranged for the presidency during Dr J P Proctor’s six month leave for post graduate work in Germany. Dr Wedford W Btown, longtime city bacteriologist and secretary, was named president pro tempore. The board voiced confidence the work would be well handled in Proctor’s absence.

Athens Proctor

Movement to Establish Forestry Work for City of Athens

Last night the mayor and council committees heard T W Dennington a trained shade tree man and Athens resident of two and a half years propose a city forestry department. He urged permanent forester hiring and the matter was referred to a committee for report later.

Athens T. W. Dennington Department of Forestry Dennington

Mary Pickford Pleased by Big Crowds at Elite

Little Mary Pickford drew hundreds of admirers to the Elite to see Tess of the Storm Country, five reels, yesterday all day and night. The popular child actress drew long lines as crowds filled the sidewalk waiting for seats. She will return Thursday week for Good Little Devil.

Mary Pickford

Costa's Hosts Georgia Baseball Team Dinner

This afternoon Costa's will host the University of Georgia baseball team for its annual event. For several years Costa's has entertained the team after seasons with choice cats. Today the baseball players will dine at Costa's at 6 p m.

Costa's University of Georgia

Tampico Troops Leave for Monterey as Tax Currency Plan Emerges

The last large detachment of Constitutional troops departed Tampico today for Monterey, leaving a small garrison at the jetty. Local funds are tight due to interrupted river oil shipments, with a Monterey currency printing soon to circulate. Negotiations seek a one million loan assessed on Tampico citizens and secured by port receipts, with some foreigners willing to contribute for later tax receipts, though authorities oppose this.

Associated Press Tampico Monterey

White Way lights pledged by 1914 senior class at UGA

The senior class of 1914 approved funding for campus lighting with Athens Electric covering $75 of the $290 installation. Two lights will grace the campus entrance and ten will light the south New College area. Athens Engineering Co. to install posts topped with globe-pattern lamps. Lighting aimed for commencement.

University of Georgia Electric Company New College Athens Engineering Co

Incinerator Matter Postponed for Present

City committees report on a small incinerator project to handle work of larger crematories. After full discussion, the council postpones the incinerator proposition for the time being.

Athens

Trip Home From Montgomery by Auto

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Morris, their children, and Mr. James Aaron returned yesterday from an automobile trip to Montgomery Alabama and back. They left Athens a week ago, traveled via West Point LaGrange Opelika, noting some roads were poor while others were excellent. The 35 mile Tallahassee to Montgomery stretch and the West Point to LaGrange segment were as good as Clarke county roads.

J. L. Morris James Aaron Montgomery Ala Athens West Point LaGrange Opelika Tallahassee Clarke County

Nick Deakides Recovers After Severe Indigestion Attack

Nick Deakides known as the red white and blue fruit man is reported to be better after a severe bout of indigestion that doctors feared might prove fatal. Friends express relief at his improving condition and imminent recovery.

Nick Deakides

Great Congregations at Oconee Street Revival Service

The Oconee Street church held a revival with the theme Jesus the advocate. Rev. Kellette preached each evening at eight as deeper interest grows. many conversions are reported nightly and former nonreligious men profess genuine life changes through the ongoing series this week.

Jesus Oconee Street Church Kellette

Paving Plans Expanded Across City Streets

City council approves further paving on North Lumpkin street from Hancock to Dougherty and extends introlithic paving on Hill and Prince to the city limits. Boul evard to Chase work and Barber street project continue. Georgia Development Co sewer and water system nearing completion with about 300 feet of sewer lines and 900 feet of water pipes left.

Lumpkin Street Hancock Dougherty Streets Chase Barber Street Hill and Prince Hancock Avenue Georgia Development. Co

Among the Breakers Play At State Normal School

The senior expression class at the State Normal School will stage Among the Breakers tomorrow at 8 30 in the auditorium. A full cast of characters will perform as part of a final sequence of senior entertainments this year. Local readers may learn more in tomorrow’s Banner.

State Normal School

Senator speaks long in support of tolls repeal bill

Washington May 21 Senator oot Republican member of the foreign relations committee spoke five hours to the senate in support of the administration bill for repeal of the canal tolls exemption.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senator Oot Foreign Relations Committee Senate

Athletic Association Election Wednesday at Georgia chapel

The University of Georgia announces the annual Athletic Association election scheduled for Wednesday May 27 at 4 p m in the chapel. Voters will choose President vice president and secretary of the association the Red and Black staff for the first term of next year baseball managers for 1915 and assistant managers. Constitutional amendments will also be voted upon. The political scene is heating but no major clash has emerged.

Athletic Association of the University of Georgia

City council rejects downtown stables for stock needs

At a committee meeting last night, officials explored renting a nearby stable for city work stock during winter but concluded no real saving. Prices for stables, feed, wagon and tool room were reviewed, yet the stock will remain at the stockade as before.

Evacuation of Saltillo Confirmed by General Angeles

El Paso May 21 General Angeles confirms the Federal evacuation of Saltillo in an official message to the rebel Juanta. No reference was made to entry of Constitutionalists into the city.

Saltillo el Paso Tex Juanta Angeles

Constitutionalists to Attend Mediation Meeting

Niagara Falls May 21 news constitutionalist delegates will attend mediation conference after a late reception. Delegates remained in session past midnight as mediators spoke on peace and dispute resolution.

Niagara Falls

Strike Called by Leaders of 800 Atlanta Workers

In Atlanta Georgia May 21 a strike of over 800 workers at a major bag and cotton mill was declared for union recognition and wage issues. Strikers cite discharge of union members and delayed pay as key grievances while mill leaders anticipate a quick resolution. Union secretary H M Mullinkx says national backing and financial aid will support the strikers.

Atlanta H. M. Mullinkx Thelocal Textile Workers’ Union National

Clarke County Bank Tax Request Audited by Council

Col. Carl F. Crossley for Clarke County Bank urged the council to suspend current year taxes for the new bank. He argued the bank organized after January 1 and that existing ordinance taxed property as of March first, not January 1. The finance committee and city attorney were referred the matter for action.

Carl F. Crossley Clarke County Bank Bank &S‘a Council Finance Committee Messrs. H. P. Hinton H. H.gordon L. N. Betts Jerome Michael

The White Ghost of Disaster at Elite Theater

The million dollar motion picture spectacle The White Ghost of Disaster is booked at the Elite Theater today. It presents the Titanic story in actual motion showing the collision with the iceberg, the explosions, passengers’ distress, water flooding compartments, the wireless room, and all that happened before and after.

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