Athens News Notes Signal Warmer Days Ahead
Old Sol warms up as Athens prepares for vacation start and a busy year at the State Normal School now in its nineteenth year. A historic four‑way Presbyterian meeting in Atlanta concludes with next year’s assemblies at varied locations. The death of Sanders Walker sparks heartfelt sorrow and corrections about intrusive reports. Southern Railway upgrades Sunday service with an earlier and later departure, improving travel to Tallulah, Atlanta, and nearby points.
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State Normal School
Atlanta
America
Southern Railway
Athens
Tallulah
Lula
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Tense U S Mexico relations slow to unfold
The article discusses the delicate balance between the United States and Mexico over Huerta's government. It notes that President Wilson has not officially recognized Huerta, while Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson remains in Mexico. Mexican opinion is divided, with Huerta supporters urging recognition and critics arguing the change was internal. Mexico has secured a 100 million dollar loan at 6 percent, with potential better terms if recognized.
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United States
Mexico
Wilson
Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Madero
Bryan
Secretary Bryan's Dry Banquet Sparks Debate
Secretary William J. Bryan hosted a dry banquet for foreign diplomats, drawing both laughter and sharp critique. Most praise his courage and steady adherence to total abstinence, noting he refused wine at all banquets and in his own home. His stance underscores consistency with his lifelong convictions and may strengthen ties with respected circles of the republic.
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William J. Bryan
Foreign Diplomatic Corps
Bryan
Republic
Sensationalism in Journalism Over Mercury Poisoning Case
A reader criticizes excessive sensationalism in reporting a young man’s accidental ingestion of bichloride of mercury. The letter argues truth should guide coverage, not exaggerated or false details, and questions public demand for sensationalism versus accurate reporting.
How Uncle Sam Is Guarded and the Steel Armor Bids
Secretary Daniels faults the navy contract process for armor plate as biased toward three or four big firms in the storm trust. He cites a fixed eight percent price rise, a single paper notice, and contracts arbitrarily split to keep plants open. He argues bids should reflect lowest bidder or statute driven competition.
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Uncle Sam
Daniels
Storm Trust
Steel Trust
Carnegie
Midvale
Bethlenens
Congress
Pennsylvania Armor
Philadelphia Item
Navy Department
This Date In History May 23 Moments In Time
On May 23 historical notes mark Champlain becoming governor of Canada in 1633, Bradford died in 1752, Wharton's death in 1778, Otis death in 1783, Carrollton franking privilege in 1828, Kit Carson death in 1868, Old South Church anniversary in 1869, and a birthday reference to 56 years. Bishop John Ward led the Leaven diocese.
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Samuel de Champlain
Canada
William Bradford
New York City
England
Thomas Wharton
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Chester County
James Otis
Andover
Mass
Barnstable
Congress
Charles Carrollton
Kit" Carson
Fort Lyon
Col
Madison County
Old South Church
Boston
Bishop Ward
John Ward
Diocese
Leaven
Bishop George Morgan Ward of Leavenworth
Worth Kansas born in West View Ohio May 23 1857 educated at Mt St Marys Academy Cincinnati and College of the Assumption Sandwich Ont ordained priest then pastor in Ohio Hinds and Kansas named bishop of Leavenworth in 1910 succeeding Bishop Lillis consecrated February 22 1911 by Archbishop Falconio. Congratulations to notable figures aging 41 to 83.
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Falconio
United States
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
C. Kinloch Nelson
Georgia
George Morgan Ward
Wells College
Henry M. Goldfogle
Congress
New York
Edwin Y. Webb
North Carolina
Valentine Chirol
The
London Times
Presbyterians Set Diverging 1914 Meeting Cities
The Southern Presbyterians will hold their 1915 meeting in Kansas City while another Presbyterian branch plans its 1914 assembly in Pennsylvania, placing the two bodies about as distant next year as they were this year.
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Southern Presbyterians
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
Annual Meeting of Southern Mutual Insurance Company
The annual meeting of policyholders of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 1913 at 11 a.m. in the company office in Athens Georgia. A. E. Griffith, Secretary.
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The
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Athens
A. E. Griffith
Athens Alumni Set for Virginia Military Institute Reunion
Athens alumni of the Virginia Military Institute learn they will gather in Lexington, Virginia on Tuesday June 17 for a notable reunion program. Attending Athens members include Dr W B Conway Dr C M Snelling dean of Franklin College UGA Col E L Griggs Prof A H Davenport and Capt J R T Goodwyn all listed as attendees.
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Athens
Virginia Miltary Institute
Lexington
W. B. Conway
C. M. Snelling
Franklin College
University of Georgia
E. L. Griggs
A. H. Davenport
U. of G
J R. T. Goodwyn
City Court in Session This Morning
Judge H. S. West will convene city court again this morning after a day’s rest. The regular calendar from the Banner will be taken up. It is expected all pressing business will be disposed of today with no jury business until August. A great volume of cases has been disposed of this week.
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H. S. West
Banner
Oconee High School Names 1913 14 Faculty Members
The trustees of Oconee High School elected the 1913 14 faculty. Principal is W kh Aldred with first assistant Miss Sallie May Me Whorter and second assistant Miss Pauline Hilsman. Third assistant Miss Mamie McRee and fourth assistant Miss Katie Downs. Aldred Hilsman McRee and Downs are State Normal School graduates while McWhorter holds a diploma from Milledgeville Girls Normal and Industrial College.
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Watkinsville
Oconee High School
W. Kh. Aldred
Sallie May Me
Pauline Hilsman
Mamie McRee
Katie Downs
Aldred
Hilsman
MecRee
Downs
State Normal
Third School Fair Planned for Oconee
Special to the Banner Watkinsville Ga May Special to Banner county Superintendent J W McWhorter plans the third Oconee county fair Following 1911 1912 successes the 1913 event aims to broaden its scope with exhibits from all classes especially agricultural and domestic with dates set for October 2 and 30 in Oconee Georgia
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Watkinsville
J. W. McWhorter
Oconee
Notice of dissolution of Fears' Grocery Co
The partnership of W. T. Bush and A. F. Comer doing business as Fears' Grocery Co. dissolves. Bush retires. Comer buys Bush's interest and assumes liability for debts. Comer will continue operating under Fears' Grocery Co. and asks patrons for continuation. Dated May 21, 1913.
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W. T. Bush
A. F. Comer
Fears' Grocery Co
Comer
Fears’ Grocery Co
Declamation Contest Opens Knox Institute Commencement
The first event of Knox Industrial Institute’s commencement is a declamation contest tonight in Carnegie Hall’s assembly room. Exercises begin at 8 o’clock. Also a notice advertises inexpensive diamonds for sale at Georgia Pawn Shop, 130 Foundry St.
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Knox (Colored) Industrial Institute
Carnegie Hall
Georgia
Foundry St
Rain Lifts Some Baseball Results Across Leagues
Yesterday’s professional baseball slate saw rain only partially interrupt play. In the Southern Association Atlanta and Mobile played to a 2 run game after rain delays, while South Atlantic results included Macon over Albany 4 to 1 and Savannah defeating Jacksonville 5 to 1. National League saw Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 1 to 0, and the American matches included Boston 1 Chicago 2 and New York 1 St Louis 7 with Cleveland 5 over Washington 0. Cleveland’s offense collected thirteen hits off Walt Johnson in that game.
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Southern
Atlanta
Mobile
South Atlantic
Macon
Albany
Savannah
Jacksonville
Charlestonolumbus
National
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Empire State
Valdosta
Brunswick
Cordelo
Thomasville
Boston
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Walt Johnson
Shaft to Gov Candler Unveiled June 2 in Gainesville
A committee led by J W Lind say will travel June 3 to Gainesville to present a monument to Governor Allen D Candler to the family, the city, and the state. Invitations extend to Governor Brown, Governor-elect Slaton, and state officials. Memorial speeches will honor the memory of Governor Candler.
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Atlanta
J. W. Lindsay
Gainesville
Allen D. Candler
Candler
Joseph M. Brown
John M. Slaton
Georgia power company tax returns under review
Atlanta on May 22 Comptroller General Wright will confer with Georgia Railway and Power officials regarding state tax returns estimated at 13 million dollars. The comptroller believes the proper amount should be about 20 million, and the meeting aims to adjust the discrepancy.
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Atlanta
Wright
The
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Trade Opportunities Highlight American Exports
The Daily Consular and Trade Reports by the Department of Commerce publish trade opportunities from Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Consular officers note chances for pre sale of American goods abroad and reports show export growth. Indiana merchant members recently sold apples and lumber due to this publicity, with many similar outcomes reported by associations and exporters nationwide.
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T He Bureau ‘of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Consular and Trade Reports
Indiana Business Association
Georgia Bar Coach offers 500+ practice State Bar questions
Law students can order a printed set of over five hundred questions covering eight years of State Bar exams. The material aims to help test takers pass the June Bar examination. Address requests to Georgia Bar Coach P. O. Box 124 Clarkesville GA.
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Georgia
P. O. Box
Clarkesville
Ice and Coal Firm Promises Prompt Service Line
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation, successors to the Athens Ice and Coal Co., urges prompt contact at phone 117 for swift delivery or attention to orders.
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Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation
Athens Ice & Coal CO
May Call Judge Speer as Huff Case Witness
Macon Georgia May 22 Interest deepened in the contempt charge hearing against Colonel W A Huff as it was announced Judge Emory Speer may be called as a witness The government rested Wednesday and the defense would present its testimony Thursday The defense denied any intent to misbehave before the court or obstruct justice and denied that a letter to Judge Speer was sent to hinder him or influence a judgment nor that it was sent while court was in session
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Macon
W. A. Huff
Emory Speer
Huff
Administration of Justice
Speer
Stampede of 14 escaped deer puzzles Missouri owners
In western St Louis County fourteen deer escaped from the William Meyer farm near Hollow while a herd of twenty five belonging to John Cafferata fled dogs as their fences failed. Some animals scattered to Franklin and Labadie areas with sightings near Union. Cafferata seeks live recapture and hopes to recover at least part of the herd, following a Maryland origin shipment and prior fencing that failed to contain them.
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St. Louis
Boon's Lick
Missouri
William Meyer
Hollow
St. Louis County
John Cafferata
Delmar Boulevard
Cafferata
Gray Summit
Franklin County
Japan
Cuba
Bourbouge
Labadie
Union
Maryland
Meyer Farm
Allenton
Pacific
Melrose
Sacred bull slain at Los Angeles film farm
A sacred bull named Sanscrit was killed at a Los Angeles jungle film farm used for thrillers. Intruders, believed to be Hindu fanatics, fatally wounded the beast with knives and spears, then opened lion cages. Attendants found the cages ajar. a large reward is offered for the slayers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dogs Chase Lynx in Alaska
Seattle man Larry Duke, famed for spending, tried a new sport on the Kenai peninsula and attached two dogs to Norwegian skis to hunt Starmigan. The dog team pursued a lynx on Grant lake, Duke slipped and was dragged nearly half a mile before control was regained. The piece also promotes a laxative bromide cold remedy with Druggist refund note.
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Seattle
Larry Duke
Kenai Peninsula
Alaska
Duke
Grant Lake
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Davison-Nicholson Co
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