Board Trustees Meet At State College Of Agriculture
Board of trustees reconvened to review a year and plan the next at the State College of Agriculture. Dr A M Soule plans European study with leave from June to October. J J Connor reelected president, committees named, reports praised, and student enrollments and donations noted as growth continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Europe
J. J. Connor
Marietta
J. D. Price
J. W. Bennett
Waycross
John T. Newton
Madison
Dudley Hughes
Washington
University Board of Trustees
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
R. C. Neeley
Waynesboro
A. J. McMullan
Hartwell
J. A. Thrash
Greenville
Experiment Station Board
Dudley
Congress
Thrash
Price
Quitman
Connor
Messrs
Hardman
Newton and
McMullan
Yrice
Neeley
Bennett
Goule
Soule
College of Science and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Smith-Lever
Athens
AT BUCHWALD'S TODAY FRESH PRODUCE SALE
Green beans three quarts for 25 cents cabbage heads five cents beets and turnips priced low home raised beets ten cents a dozen yellow squash seven one cent per pound ripe tomatoes fifty five cents per basket new potatoes three quarts twenty five cents country eggs fries lemons twenty cents a dozen grapefruit three for twenty five cents oranges apples and bananas also available phone 646.
Program of the Eighth District Rural Free Delivery meeting
The Eighth District Rural Free Delivery Carriers Convention meets Saturday May 30 with welcome remarks by L. C. Cartledge. Capt. J. H. Rucker discusses future district associations and legislation. L. D. King, L. A. Keasley, and Fred L. White present talks on organization, service needs, and entertainment funds. E. H. Agnew leads a discussion. Adjournment after plans for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Cartledge
J. H. Rucker
Athens
L. D. King
Covington
Eighth Congressional District
L. A. Keasley
Carnon
Fred L. White
Buckhead
E. H. Agnew
Cannon
Winterville High School Commencement Draws Townwide Attendance
Winterville Ga May 27 The Winterville high school commencement attracted nearly the whole town and nearby residents. The program ran smoothly with all numbers well rendered. Col P F Brock of Athens delivered the literary address and it was praised as a gem in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterville
Winterville High School
P. F. Brock
Athens
University of Georgia
Five Mexican coal mines seized by constitutionalists
Five of the largest Mexican coal mines near Sabinas were confiscated by the Constitutionalist forces. Owned by French and American interests, the mines were reportedly ordered seized by General Carranza. Viedras Negras officials say the mines can be worked to benefit the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eagle Hass
Texas
Mexico
Sabinas
Carranza
Viedras Negras
Courthouse payment approved for construction work
Yesterday the commissioners accepted the courthouse as complete and paid the Little & Cleckler Construction Company the balance due for their portion of the erection. One thousand dollars remains reserved until minor finishing work is done. It will take two or three weeks to finish the jail and move prisoners from the old to the new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Little & Cleckler Construction Company
Presbyterians Oppose Tobacco Use by Clergy and Officials
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly declared opposition to tobacco use among clergymen and ministry candidates and church officials. It approved placing finances under a systematic beneficence committee led by the women's auxiliary, a change the committee had recommended. Assembly business was to finish by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
General Assembly
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Burns operatives fined in Frank murder case
Atlanta May 27 W W Rogers c C Tedder L C Whitfield detectives for Burns in Leo M Frank murder case were fined one hundred dollars each in city court for working without police board approval All were bound over to state courts under similar laws Charges against C E Sears and W D McWorth were dismissed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
W. W. Rogers
C. C. Tedder
L. C. Whitfield
Wm. J. Burns
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
C. E. Sears
W. D., McWorth
Burns
Shriners Parade and Cabaret at Majestic Theatre
Shriners parade in Atlanta to be shown today at the Majestic. A two reel Keystone comedy titled Quicksands will follow in pictures only at the popular, cool movie house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
the Majestic
Pathe
Adv
Gi M Ry Excursion To Blue Ridge Mountains
The Gi M Ry announces a Saturday excursion to the Blue Ridge Mountains on June 6. Round trip fare is $1.50 with children at half fare. Departure from Athens at 7 15 a m with no change of cars. See circulars for full particulars. R I Mobly T F and P A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Mountains
Dune
Athens
R. I, Mobly
Athens Foundry and Machine Works Seeks Capital Reduction
A petition filed in the clerk of the court seeks authorization for the Athens Foundry and Machine Works to reduce its capital stock to 10000 with privilege to increase to 30000. Original capital was 15000 set in 1901, later raised to 50000 with stock issued totaling 40500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Foundry and Machine Works
Church at Comer Nears Completion After Revival Push
Rev T M Sullivan pastor of Comer Methodist church visited the city this week aiding the revival at Oconee Street Church. He reports the handsome new church at Comer, mentioned in previous columns, is now about completed as construction was pushed rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Sullivan
Comer
Oconee Street
The Crystal Ball at the Elite Today Feature
A stirring three reel drama titled The Crystal Ball screens at the Elite today. Tomorrow a fifth episode of The Perils of Pauline continues the adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELITE
Warner
Adv
Four ex-officials on trial for antitrust violations in turpentine moves
Government witnesses testified at the Savannah trial that the Stores Company altered grades to withdraw turpentine from barrels after inspection. Defendants named are S Nash J C F Myers S P Shotter and Carl Moller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Savannah
S. Nash
J. C. F. Myers
S. P. Shotter
Carl Moller
Foreign trade and American investment in the Caribbean
Willard Straight of New York, head of the American Asiatic Association, urged expanding U S investment abroad to boost foreign trade at the National Foreign Trade Convention. He called for government backed loans and foreign supervision of customs in debtor Caribbean nations to ensure loan service and deter exploitation, arguing diplomacy and arbitration should replace military pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Willard Straight
New York
American Asiatic Association
China
Central
South America
Wilson
United States
Straight
Caribbean Sea
Department of State
Congress
AT BELL'S TODAY
Local grocer advertises fresh eggs and produce including fries beans cabbage and potatoes at low prices. Phone number 118 provided for orders or inquiries.
Huerta Agrees to Abdicate to Commission Selection
Reports from private sources say President Huerta will abdicate in favor of a commission chosen by political factions. He has allegedly informed Mexican mediation delegates and possibly the Washington government of his plan to turn over power to the commission’s chosen leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vera
Ruz
Huerta
Washington
Uncle Sam To Protect Greeks In Florida Seas
Tampa scene reports revenue cutter Yamacraw ordered from Savannah to Key West to curb clashes between American and Greek sponge fishermen. Two Greek schooners were destroyed by sympathizers of American fishermen. Greek minister in Washington received Greek complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Corroborated figures named in Morgan and New Haven ties
George F. Jaker, a close friend of J. Pierpont Morgan, and W. M. Skinner, longtime New Haven associate, were examined by Solicitor Folk of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The session precedes a New Haven investigation in Washington. They are said to corroborate Charles S. Mellen’s testimony on their actions. Folk plans to review the books of J. P. Morgan & Co. regarding New Haven dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
George F. Jaker
J. Pierpont Morgan
W. M. Skinner
New Haven
Solicitor Folk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Charles S. Mellen
Folk
J. P. Morgan & Co
American University Opens in Washington D C
The American university the new national Methodist Episcopal school formally opened in Washington DC today. President Wilson and Secretaries Bryan and Daniels spoke at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
The
American University
National Methodist Episcopal School
Wilson
Bryan and
Uvaniels
Retailers to Meet at Holman Building Session
The Athens Retail Merchants' Protective Association will hold its regular meeting tonight at 8:30 in the association rooms on the sixth floor of the Holman building. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Retail Merchants’ Protective Association
Holman Building
Twelve Federal Banks Incorporation and Director Elections
Washington on May 27 the treasury department received certificates incorporating twelve federal reserve banks and said the election of directors for each bank will be taken up at once. A Talmadge sale is advertised for this afternoon at five o clock offering silver dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Banks
Talmadge
Mexico United States mediation terms near agreement
Niagara Falls Ontario May 27 newswire reports that a week will see the signing of a protocol by the mediation conference parties over the U S Mexico dispute. Officials close to talks say the main issue is settled in principle with minor points discussed in Toronto before a garden party. En route back mediation leaders conveyed American views to Mexican delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
Mexico
Toronto
German Vessels Land Large Ammunition for Huerta
Washington reports say the German ship Ypiranga landed about 1.8 million rounds of ammunition and 3000 rolls of barbed wire for Huerta at Puerto Mexico. The Bavaria also reportedly delivered arms at Vera Cruz, with the Ypiranga cargo aboard since Vera Cruz occupation. The Navy notes Puerto Mexico is open, thus no armistice violation. Secretary Bryan and officials debated the implications as Niagara Falls mediation tours continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Huerta
Puerto
Mexico
Ypiranga
Bavaria
Vera Cruz
General Funston
United States
Puerto Mexico
Bryan
Lansing
State Department
Niagara Falls
John Lind
C. A. Douglas
Constitutionalists
Mexico City
Badger
Navy Department
Puero
Senatorial Committee Sets June Meeting in City Hall
The senatorial committee for this district convenes Saturday June 6 in the Justice of Mr J L Deadwyler’s room within the Southern Mutual building. J L Deadwyler serves as secretary and ton W E Whitehead of Madison county chairs. Members include Clarke county J Y Carthers and J L Deadwyler. Madison county W Whitehead and J S Daniel. Oglethorpe county Paul Brown. Abert county W B Adams and M L Heard.
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J. L. Deadwyler
Southern Mutual
Ton. W. E. Whitehead
Madison County
Clarke County
Messrs
J.Y. Carthers
W. Whitehead
J. 8
Daniel
Oglethorpe
Paul Brown
Express Messenger in Macon Charged with Theft
Macon Georgia May 27 Oscar AD Williams an express messenger was arrested charged with larceny in connection with disappearance of consignments totaling 4900 dollars. Company agents say they found 3990 dollars hidden under Williams home at Ort Valley Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Oscar AD. Williams
Express Messenger
Pearance
Southern Express Company
Williams
Ort Valley
Bryan States Position of the U S on Building Foreign Trade
Secretary of State Bryan told a National Foreign Trade Convention banquet that the U S aims to aid the growth of foreign trade but cannot guarantee the financial standing of American merchants abroad. He said diplomatic channels would address injustices in legitimate business relations, though no obligation to use force exists. Secretary Redfield added no efforts to hamper export trade. Several prominent businessmen spoke at the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
U. S
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Redfield
Argentina May Dominate U S Corn Prices Soon
Washington May 27. The Argentine may soon control corn prices in the United States, claims H G Herget president of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. He warned at the National Foreign Trade convention that with a crop only about one tenth of the U S, Argentina has a surplus with price fixing potential equal to ours. He warned of widening price ranges and the need for readjustment or foreign markets and urged advertising to show U S corn offers more nourishment per pound and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
H. G. Herget
Miinois Manufacturers Association
Argentina
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Buchwald's
Col. Brock
Shriners Parade
Gi. M. RY. Excursion
American Naval Stores Company
William Stright
Bell's
Uncle Sam
Key West
Morgan
Mellen
Federal Banks
Senatorial Committee
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