Showy Parade Highlights Banner Auto Show Yesterday
A large parade led by Sheriff and Mrs. W. E. B. Jackson opened yesterday’s Banner Auto Electric Show as over a hundred cars rolled through Athens streets. Prizes, including a Cadillac, Dodge, and gold, were awarded in a box in the Sion rooms. The event drew hundreds, with showrooms busy and planned giveaways by major firms. The final day features an evening dance and extended hours with refreshments and exhibits open.
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W. EB. Jackson
Morris
Broad Street
Jackson
Washington
Ip Hill
Milledge
Rhurst
Prince
Normal School
Sion
Jone
Brooks
Athens
Vincent
Smith
J. Y. Carith
Dodge
Prise
Banner Publishing Company
Dillac
Ement Company
Ingram
Georgia-Tech
Automobile
General Electric Com
Western Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
Athtailway & Electric Company
Ms Engineering Company
Strand Today: Civilizations Child shines as strong social drama
The Strand presents Civilization's Child with Ann Lehr and William H. Thompson, a serious social drama by Thomas H. Ince that elevates melodrama through stark portrayal of Berna's search for civilization. Also shown is Keystone comedy A Rough Night, delivering light relief.
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Ann Lehr
William H. Thompson
C. Gardner Sullivan
Berna
Mr. Giblyn
Another Airman Pays Price of His Position
Pensacola Florida May 24 Lieut James Vincent Rockwell civil engineer in the United States navy in training here as an aviator was instantly killed when the navy aeroplane he piloted dived 150 feet into the gulf. The machine was badly damaged and officers said the accident likely occurred when the steering gear gave way. Rockwell aged thirty nine from Indiana leaves a wife and children.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
James Vincent Rockwell
United States Navy
Navy
Gulf
Rockwell
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission Rules for Railroads in Citrus Trade
Washington May 24 the Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Florida Citrus Exchange Tampa complaint ruling railroads need not provide refrigerator cars regardless of shipment destination or traffic necessity. decision shields railroads from mandatory cold storage car provision in fruit transport.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Florida Citrus Exchange of
Tampa
Florida
Washington motor party visits city for Birth of a Nation show
A group from Washington including J. W. Fanning A C Barnett J C Fanning Samuel Beasley and Masters William and Joseph Fanning toured the city to see The Birth of a Nation. The ad-promoted market highlights fresh produce at Arnold and Abney and promotes a large automobile and accessories display with free admission and a last day notice.
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Messrs
J. W. Fanning
A. C. Barnett
J. C. Fanning
Samuel Beasley
Masters William and Joseph Fanning
Washington
Southern Bell begins grading on Clayton Hull site
Grading has started on the lot at the corner of Clayton and Hull streets, purchased by the Southern Bell Telephone Company two years ago. The planned building will house the central exchange, commercial offices, the physical department and construction needs, and will be a handsome multi story structure modeled after company buildings in Rome and other cities.
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Clayton and
Hull Streets
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Central Exchange
Rome
Athens
Pig Club Work Progress in Georgia Counties
Seventy two counties now have pig club members with over 2 500 boys owning purebred pigs and full club membership. Data by organizer Jas L Downing shows thirteen counties have ice plants for curing meat and sixteen counties will produce their own meat this year. Banks in several counties have assisted by lending money or pigs to boys.
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Pig Club
Georgia Pig Clubs
Jas. L. Downing
Pig Clubs
Emanuel
Liberty
Appling
Wayne
Pierce
Ware
Coffee
Berrien
Lowndes
Brooks
Thomas
Grady
Decatur
Carroll
Troup
Bibb
Stewart
Sumter
Tattnall
Hart
DeKalb
Fulton
Preparedness urged ahead of the rivers and harbors bill
Washington reports Senator Hast lings of Wisconsin joined opposition to the rivers and harbors bill and gave notice he would move to send it back to the commerce committee. He urged that even meritorious items be laid aside to focus Congress on preparedness.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sen. Hastlings
Wisconsin
Commerce Committee
Congress
Specials and meeting notice from Athens Georgia
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Shop today list fresh produce and fruits with low prices including strawberries 20c qt. and apples. Annual meeting of Southern Mutual Insurance Company policy holders set for Tuesday June 6 1916 at 11 am in Athens Georgia with secretary A E Griffith.
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COSTA
The
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Athens
Georgia
Germans Recapture Fort Douaumont Amid Verdun Fighting
Heavy German infantry attacks retake Fort Douaumont near Verdun after its capture by the French days earlier. French forces still hold the approach and retake trenches near Cumieres as Austrians press Italians from Lake Garda to the Lugana Valley. Sir Edward Grey says peace talks not ripe yet. Unconfirmed rumor of Prince Von Buelow peace mission circulating in London.
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Associated Press
London
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
Cumieres
Lake Garda
Lugana
Trent
Asiago
Arsiero
Rome
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Georgia voters follow Judge Thomas’s race for Congress
Special to the Banner. Atlanta friends of Judge W. E. Thomas of Valdosta show strong interest in his bid in the 11th district. He is known for tough rulings against criminals on Fulton superior court and for prosecuting the Rawlings case. Thomas’s congress announcement is expected soon. Strawberries 20c quart and Irish potatoes 5c per gallon.
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Atlanta
W. E. Thomas
Valdosta
Congress
Fulton
Judge Thomas
Thomas
Southern Circuit
Rawlings
Carter
Lowndes County
Naval appropriation bill and dissenting comments debated
A naval committee report explains a 241 million dollar naval appropriation bill and a minority push to add a five battle cruiser plan. Republicans criticize the measure as inadequate and seek a navy ranking second in the world, with action in the house expected next week. The panel cites speed to five battle cruisers as essential to balance the fleet despite omitting dreadnoughts.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Naval Committee
Congress
United States
Railways Press for Business Basis in Mail Pay
A Georgia railroad official in Atlanta urges shifting railway mail pay to a business basis, arguing current rates are unfair. Congress faces the postoffice appropriation bill amid calls for reform, with weight-based payments for 105 days every four years cited as the flaw.
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Atlanta
Congress
Postoffice
Georgia
Union
Birth of a Nation at Brenau Campus Screens Next Weekend
Gainesville Ga May 24 Brenau College Conservatory Alumni Association presents The Birth of a Nation at Brenau Auditorium with Friday night Saturday matinee and Saturday night showings as part of commencement events. Advance ticket sales are reported strong.
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Gainesville
Brenau College Conservatory
Brenda
Great Southern Girls’ School
Birth of a Nation at Colonial draws big crowds
Crowded crowds attend matinee and evening showings of The Birth of a Nation at the Colonial Theater yesterday. Auto show and parade draw hundreds from nearby towns as dealers report strong interest for tomorrow. Last two performances today at 3 PM and 8:30 PM with gallery access policy noted.
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Athens
Corn Club Prize Purebred Bulls
W Hardin of the American Short Horn Breeders Association notified Georgia State College of Agriculture that a purebred short horn bull valued at 500 dollars will be awarded to the winner in corn club work in Georgia. The prize aims to spark interest among about 10 000 Georgia corn club members and boost corn yields.
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W. Hardin
American Short Horn Breeders Association
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Georgia
Boys Corn Clubs of
United States Protest Notes To Britain And France
Acting Secretary Polk delivered identical notes renewing U S protest over neutral mails on the high seas to the British and French ambassadors. The same issue appears amid local notices of a church barbecue and fruit sale at Williamson's offering fresh berries and Florida fruit.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
High Seas
Polk
State Department
Rumors of Mexican withdrawal demand cloud Carranza note
Washington May 24 Officials expect a joint US Mexican seek cooperation against bandits in northern Mexico. Unofficial reports warn of domestic instability in Mexico as de facto government weighs withdrawal pressure. Villa reportedly located near Nimbrera with scattered followers around Lazatea and Santa Barnardino.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
War Department Refuses Funston Request for Coast Artillery
San Antonio May 24 Gen Funston's appeal for additional coast artillery to reinforce the border guard is reported refused by the War Department. Funston reportedly replied by asking for more militia to bolster the border patrol. Three Texas militia regiments in camp here are set to move to the Brownsville and Eagle Pass districts tomorrow.
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San Antonio
Funston
Border Guard
War Department
Department
Border Patrol
Texas
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Lawrenceville honors President Pound at high school graduation
In Lawrenceville Georgia May 24 President Jere M Pound of the State Normal School at Athens spoke to the Lawrenceville high school graduates. He urged support for teachers with pay and influence, noting teachers shape future statesmen. Diplomas were awarded by Superintendent Van Fletcher to Hoyt Holt Cliff Webb Ronald Pentecost Vera Britt Billa Hadaway Ola Garner Bernice Maddox Mary Lee McGee Corrine Smith Willie Cain Lizzie Freeman Lillie Robinson Mattie Juhan Denise Brand.
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Lawrenceville
Jere M. Pound
State Normal School
Athens
Lawrenceville High-School
L. M. Brand
Pound
C. R. Ware
van Fletcher
Hoyt Holt
Cliff Webb
Ronald Pentecost
Misses Vera Britt
Billa Hadaway
Ola Garner
Bernice Maddox
Mary Lee McGee
Corrine Smith
Willie Cain
Lizzie Freeman
Lillie Robinson
Mattie Juhan
Denise Brand
New Irish Potatoes and Yellow Squash Special
Arnold and Abny offer fresh produce with New Irish Potatoes three quarts for 25 cents and Yellow Squash three pounds for 25 cents in a local grocery promotion.
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Wil
Arnold & Abnby
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Colonial
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American Short Horn Association
England
France
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
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Villa
Chiahuahua City
Hacienda Nimbrera
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Lazatea
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President Pound
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