Banner's Auto-Electric Show closes with bigger event next fall
The Banner reports a successful Auto-Electric Show closing with a dance by Haughey's orchestra. Dealers displayed cars, sold several on the floor, and visitors from Athens and nearby areas attended. The paper announces a larger Auto Electric Farm Implement Exhibition planned for this fall, with broader scope and grander presentation.
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Banner
McCommons-Thompson Co
Davison-Nicholson Co
James Music Co
Uook
Athens
Watenton
Monticello
Ford
Chevrolet
Hudson
Maxwell
Studebaker
Smith
InterState
ES. Sporting Goods’ Co
Athens Railway & Electric Co
General Electric Co
Athens Engineering Co
U.S. Export Trade Seen Near Five Billion by June
The Commerce Department reports exports for ten months ending April at 3.4 billion dollars, up 1.175 billion from a year earlier. The US trade balance is projected to reach about two billion dollars by year end, signaling a strong surplus.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Southern Association Championship Meet Opens in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts the Southern Association championship meets of the Amateur Athletic Union with junior events Friday and senior events Saturday at the fairgrounds. Top athletes from colleges and clubs compete for points and new records in sprints, distances, hurdles, throws, and the mile relay.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
South
Southern Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Fairgrounds
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
George Queyrouze
Bert Coleman
St. Paul College
L. J. Robinson
Dana Jenkins
Eunice
L. GS. A
Don Scott
Miss. A. & M
Wm. Davis
Y. M
Osa Smythe
L. Joanen
G. C
Harry Fitzpatrick
Will Lewis
Macke, Jr
H. T. Jones
St Paul College
Tom Dutton
St. Paul. College
Gilbert Ritchie
A.C
Ian Ia
M.G.C
W. F. Ryan
New
Court martial for Texas militiamen who failed to respond
President Wilson orders 116 Texas militiamen to be court-martialed for not answering the call for service on the Mexican border. They face fines or imprisonment under the Dick militia law, reversing a delay to align with the new army reorganization bill. Some Arizona and New Mexican guardsmen may also face action. further reports from General Funston are awaited.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Wilson
Baker
Arizona
Funston
Athens Hosts Dual Commencement Weeks At Lucy Cobb And State Normal
In Athens the Lucy Cobb Institute begins its fifty ninth commencement and the State Normal School starts its twenty second. An alumnae banquet at nine this evening precedes a musical program described elsewhere. Additional Saturday and Sunday exercises will be announced tomorrow.
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Athens
Lucy Cobb
State Normal School
Lucy Cobb Institute
Pauline Frederick Stars in Gypsy Maid Role at Strand
Pauline Frederick, famed Paramount star, appears in The Moment Before as a gypsy maid at the Strand. Also on today’s program is another installment of the sensational serial The Iron Claw. Advertising notes Arnold and Abney offer fresh produce including new Irish potatoes and squash.
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Pauline Frederick
Athens
Famous Players-Paramount
Famous Players
Miss Frederick
Iron Claw
The
Strand
Track and Field Results From New Orleans Meet 1915
Listed performances include high jump by D Griffin of New Orleans Y M G C 1915 6 ft 14 in and running broad jump by F Oakes Tulane 1915 22 ft 4 in plus pole vault by B H Schroth New Orleans Y M G 3 C 1911 12 ft. The report also notes cake advertisements from Arnold & Abney and Orleans Cath A A 1915 with cake prices.
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Orleans
D. Griffin
New Orleans
Y. M
Lin
President Lewis bids mediation on European peace plan
Washington May 25 The resolution to urge the United States to mediate a European peace talks proposes that the president select neutral nations as arbitrators on a board while presiding as referee. The move follows debate on a truce and a suggested mediation framework amid wartime hostilities and political tensions.
Businessmen Overwhelmingly Favor Preparedness
A wartime era note reports businessmen overwhelmingly support preparedness measures. Industrial leaders rally for readiness, signaling strong private sector backing for mobilization and economic stabilization efforts.
Waite Reveals Dark Past in Murder Trial
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite testified in the New York murder trial of his father in law John E. Peck, admitting thefts from youth through college days. His father Warren W. Waite and brothers Frank and Clyde described a family taint of insanity and Waite’s long history of thefts.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Waite
Miss Peck
Warren W. Waite
Frank
Clyde Waite
University of Michigan
Michigan
University of Edinburgh
South Africa
Georgia School of Journalism to Publish Banner June 15
University of Georgia journalism students under Dr. V. Sanford will edit The Banner for the June 15 issue, handling advertising editorial pages AP telegraphic reports local and state news and feature stories. They aim to surpass last year’s excellent edition with specialty stunts and wide coverage.
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Boys of Georgia School ‘of Journalism
Banner
University of Georgia
8. V. Sanford
Associated Press
The Light of Liberty fundraising effort for Statue of Liberty light
The New York World seeks popular subscriptions to install a visible electric light on the Statue of Liberty in New York. Athens civic leaders urge local support and list donors in a push to cover installation costs for a beacon seen by arriving ocean travelers.
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New York
America
Athens
Beaumers
Athens Peopleship jJn
Senate shipping bill hearings set for next week
Washington May 25 Hearings on the administration shipping bill will be held next week by a Senate sub committee of Simmons Fletcher Bankhead Jones and Lippitt. Hearings begin Monday and conclude in two or three days with no witnesses called. Administration leaders expect Senate passage as in the House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Simmons
Fletcher
Bankhead
Jones
Lippitt
Senate
House
Dutchman Arrested For Revealing German Embassy Secrets
New York May 25 A man who gave the name Adolph De Leeuw thirty four a Holland native was arrested by Captain Tunney leader of the New York police bomb squad He is charged with offering to reveal to Captain Guy Gaunt naval attaché of Great Britain the contents of seven letters bearing the seal of the German embassy in Washington
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Associated Press
New York
Adolph de Leeuw
Holland
Tunney
New York Police
de Leeuw
Guy Gaunt
Great Britain
Washington
Recommit Bill on Rivers and Harbors Moves Forward
A recommit action on the rivers and harbors bill heads for fresh consideration with a noted ent amount of 43 000 900 pending new vote amid ongoing debate and procedural moves.
Directors Meet This Afternoon at Chamber of Commerce
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the office on Clayton Street. Important business will be transacted and all directors are urged to attend promptly. The session should not last long.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clayton Street
Finn Stromboli Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont
New York May 25 Belmont Park saw Stromboli win the Metropolitan Handicap with Spur placing third. The winning time was 1 38.00 as the Finn led the field over the fast track in a tight finish.
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Finn
Associated Press
New York
Belmont Park
Stromboli
Spur
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Shop Today
Extra Fancy Strawberries 20c per quart Extra Fancy Home Grown Cherries 20c per quart Fresh shipment of Vegetables Fresh shipment of Frank's Meats Treats
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COSTA
Frank
Prayer Meetings Announced For Evening Services
The following prayer-meeting services are set for this evening at Barberville chapel led by Rev RB E Neighbour Baxter street led by Rev Willie M Saye at Mrs Jennings home Han cock avenue with no leader named Also promotion for Shivar Ale and local goods from KING HODGSON CO including Sunbeam Grape Juice and fresh produce.
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Barberville Chapel
RB. E. Neighbour
Baxter Street
Willie M. Saye
Jennings
Hancock Avenue
Washington Races Ahead On Preparedness Bills
The House Military Committee agreed on the army appropriation bill worth 150 million dollars. Democratic leaders move a special rule to bring the naval appropriation bill to a vote by next Friday. The Hay-Chamberlain army reorganization bill, already passed, awaits the President. Secretary Baker studies the army bill and a White House signing is anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Military Committee
House
Wilson
Baker
Action on Brandeis Nomination Postponed Again
Washington May 25 action on the nomination of Louis D Brandeis to the supreme court was postponed by unanimous consent in senate executive session today Senators opposed to the nomination asked for additional time to consider their course
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Associated Press
Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Chancellor Barrow Speaks to Agnes Scott Girls
Chancellor Barrow addressed seventy Agnes Scott College girls in a retreat setting. The event highlighted campus concerns and encouraged student leadership within the college community.
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Chancellor
Lavonia murder case details involve Davis boys killing
In Lavonia the Davis boys killing surfaces in a murder bill linked to the TheYre wivis brothers. Weldon faces manslaughter charges with $1000 bond and a temporary $300,000 bond pending permanent release. Signers include Tribble Cason Sewell Weldon. J W Partée already indicted and set for trial in Athens next Monday before Judge Hardeman.
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Davis
Lavonia
Weldon
W.C. Tribble
R. R. Cason
C. B. Sewell
G. S. Weldon
J. W. Partée
Athens
Hardeman
Brand
False alarm smoke at Smith Building yields no fire
Councilman Ed Lumpkin and others reported smoke from the Smith Building around 10 pm. Fire crews found no blaze at first. oven smoke from a bakery upstairs caused the scare. Crowd dispersed after inspection. Also notes a church Ladies Aid barbecue Friday May 26 from noon to 3 pm in the basement. Tickets 50 cents. Gardner's Cakes ad follows.
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Smith Building
Clayton and
Broadon College Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
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