25 May 1917
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
1
Senate finance committee votes to strike zone system and second class mail increases from the war revenue bill and cut the total by about 550 million dollars. A two percent direct tax on advertising is proposed as a substitute.
A listing of fresh goods and contact numbers notes Western Market offers fish dressed hens eggs and fresh meats with produce like turnips peas cucumbers squash and beans. Arnolds and Abney also advertise with Red Snapper Salmon trout sheepshead dressed chicken and other seafood from J Van Straaten with phone numbers 1475 1476.
Edison told employees in Orange New Jersey that he is pursuing efforts to aid the country in unspecified directions. William Maxwell, vice president of the Edison company, said Edison has worked day and night since February for the government and he did not discuss details.
Henry Waters, chairman of the Atlantic Coast Line, testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission on a 15 percent freight-rate hike. He says net revenue will rise but not cover higher costs, notes Coast Line owns over half the Louisville and Nashville but denies attempting control, and says the line’s surplus is healthier than some peers.
The U Hf S Dramatic Club presents Patter de Mouch or A Scrap of Paper by Sardou. A French comedy drama told in English with unexpected humor and smooth pacing. Mrs Lucy Leah Mathis directs, continuing the club’s record of past successes.
Ossining N Y May 24 Doctor Arthur Warren Waite dentist and tennis player was executed at Sing Sing at 11 00 tonight for the murder of his father in law John E Peck of Grand Rapids Mich The condemned man walked calmly to the death chamber but faltered near the chair remarking he had no one to send a farewell message to The trial traced a motive of money not passion and described an autopsy and a telegram signed K Adams that set the case in motion The husband who sought large sums from his wife and her family faced a swift sensational trial and a dramatic end by electrocution
The State Normal School opens its twenty third commencement this evening with a piano concert featuring Miss Caroline Frankum and others. The program runs through Wednesday with concerts plays a baccalaureate sermon by Dr J W Lynch and a final graduating address by Hon George M Napier among events and special exhibits.
Boston. Federal charges name eighty eight corporations and individuals in a nation wide inquiry into food cost. Prosecutor Anderson alleges a strong combination cornered the onion crop to inflate prices and form a speculator ring. He says three quarters of a 200 million pound annual crop was controlled and early onions brought less than two cents while midwinter onions sold for ten to fifteen cents to retailers and consumers.
Residents across Bogart Hinton Brown and Hodges areas rallied for higher local funding and fair treatment of country children. The Bogart meeting featured University quartet selections and speeches by Dr. Pound of the Normal School and Judge Andrew Cobb, signaling broad community backing for educational advancement.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports US fire losses last year totaled 214,520,000, an increase of more than 40,000,000 from the prior year. The finding accompanies other notices and unrelated items on the page.
The College Avenue school hosted a mother’s club Carnival and Country Commencement event last night. It raised a substantial sum for the playground fund, with attendees enjoying a lively program and supporting the charitable effort led by devoted volunteers.
Federal officers visited John Henry Thomas near The Settlement in the county and found corn whiskey and a still once used but idle. Thomas and the outfit were taken to the city and he was jailed to await trial.
Fresh trout returned this morning and remains priced at five cents per pound. Shoppers report steady demand with buyers praising the quality and value of the fish. Local vendors emphasize ongoing availability while stocks last.
Pershing confers with President Wilson in Washington on May 24 as the first American expeditionary force prepares to depart for France. The report notes German agitators attempting a revolt in the Philippines, intensifying global wartime tensions.
In a city court yesterday the case of John T. Anderson against Wm J Peeples concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff totaling $165. The article lists upcoming calendar items for May 25 to June 1 1917 including cases from Clarke County and Athens with various filings and court dates.
Manila reports over 1500 Germans on the Philippines and a former consul arrested for allegedly stirring revolt. Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro chamber debates opening all seaports to Entente warships as Italy breaks into the Carso with thousands of prisoners and British artillery support.
Miss Olive Pittman aged fifteen died at her home near Bogart yesterday. Funeral at 2:30 p m today at Mars Hill church with burial in the church cemetery. Flowers to Bernstein Brottners. Miss Pittman was a niece of Mrs J D Campbell.
In Atlanta, H. L. Stewart won the competition among bidding contractors to build a large warehouse for the Atlanta and West Point Railroad, securing the city contract.
The Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting this afternoon at 4 oclock at the usual place.
In Savannah Georgia on May 24 the First Baptist Church congregation discusses demanding the resignation of Rev J J Taylor over his opposition to a Southern Baptist Convention loyalty resolution in New Orleans. His debate to postpone action and the resulting near riot sparked the controversy and calls for removal.
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