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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

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Submarine Menace Sinks Majestic and Irene Explodes

London reports the battleship Majestic sunk by a German submarine while supporting Gallipoli, with most officers and crew saved. The steamer Princess Irene exploded accidentally at Sheerness, killing most aboard. one survivor found. Reports note ongoing submarine threat in Aegean and home waters and ship losses in the Dardanelles campaign.

Associated Press London Majestic Gallipoli Admiralty Sheerness Dardanelles Aegean Sea Adriatic British Isles Cdeon Gulf of Sarca Sherness Harbor Times Madres Peace Times

Stand pipe cleaned as water service briefly interrupted

Waterworks crews cleaned the standpipe early last night causing a short water outage. Workers swabbed the lower interior, then hooked up the refill connection after some difficulty. Fresh shipments advertised by Arnold & Abney include Malt Breakfast Food and 3 quarts of fresh string beans for 25 cents.

State Normal Commencement Begins With Promenade Tonight

The State Normal School opens its commencement season with a promenade this evening marking the first event of the program. The junior promenade is a social affair with many invitations issued to Athens residents and out of town friends. The “little grads” will have their toast and formal farewell.

Tha Bers Athens

Griffin case delayed trial date cites judge change

Judge Brand shifts Griffin criminal case to Tuesday June 1 in Athens after notifying attorneys and clerks to reschedule jurors. He remains disqualified in related auditor suit and cites conflicts with Hill and previous engagements affecting earlier plan.

Griffin Brand Thomas Valdosta Atlanta W. E. Thomas Elberton Athens Daniel Judge Hill C.H. Brand

Arizona Senate Rejects Pardons Plea for Five Mexicans

The Arizona senate refused Governor Hunt's bid to memoralize the pardons board for reprieves of five Mexicans slated for execution at the penitentiary tomorrow. Pleas for mercy, including one from Secretary Bryan citing potential harm to American interests in Mexico, were rejected as inconsistent with the law.

Associated Press Phoenix Arizona Arizona Senate Hunt State Board of Pardons Senate Bryan Mexico General Villa

Presbyterians Assembly Concludes in Newport News

The Southern Presbyterian Church inner council ends its fifth general assembly in Newport News with final session focused on committee reports. The next assembly is set for Orlando Florida starting May 18. Local ad lines list produce specials from Arnold and Abney including new beets squash potatoes and pound cake.

Newport News Orlando Fla Associated Press General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church

Judge Robert J. Daniel Dies at Fitzgerald Georgia

Judge Robert T. Daniel of Griffin and a leading Odd Fellows figure died about 7:30 tonight in Fitzgerald after a stroke. He had attended the grand lodge of Odd Fellows Georgia and was grand sire of the order worldwide. He served as a Supreme Court judge in the Flint circuit and was a trustee of the State Normal School in Griffin. His death ends a long career in law and fraternal service. funeral plans await arrival of his relatives.

THE University OF Georgia State Normal School C. A. von der Liebh Fitzgerald Robert T. Daniel Griffin Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the World Daniel Grand Lodge of Odd Georgia Athens Flint Butts Fayette Henry Monroe Pike, Spalding Upson Dandel Will Grand Lodge Grand‘lodge Brand Order of Odd Fellows Lodge of I. C Fat Griffin Grand Lodge of Grand Lodge of the’ Order Universal Odd Fellowship United States Order Nss

Mad or Bad Bargain Sermon Draws Devout Hope

Dr. Torrey's morning talk on How to Study the Bible draws world renowned interest as part of a preaching series. Tonight he argues the world cannot satisfy and Christ alone offers lasting joy, urging attendees to choose eternal life over worldly gains.

Alexander the Great Jesus Christ Christ Chicago Enech Geandy Cloge Christ Jesus Jesus

Endymion at Woodlawn Theater Tonight

Lucy Cobb Institute presents Endymion by Marie Josephine Warren at Woodlawn Theater, directed by Miss Helen Moore. Tonight: cast includes Annie Linton Phrynia, Mary Nesbit Thaleia, Eleanor Thornton, Haidee Mucklow, Frances Broyles and others. immortals Artemis and Morpheus feature in the production.

Endymion Woodlawn Theater Lucy Gobbins Woodlawn Lucy Cobb Institute Cobbton Marie Josephine Warren Helen Moore Seney-Stovall Chapel Quaraccen Annie Linton _ Phrynia Pere “Y Tove Mary Nesbit Thaleia Eleanor Thornton Phaeon Haidee Mucklow Admetis Frances "Broyles Timon Eeith Humphreys Alcides Sara Swift Diomed Mildred Jackson Temple of’ Zeus Sarah Heggie Eva _Prina Moselle Lyndon Melba Rhodes Ruth Phinn Louise O'Callahan Ak Royal ‘Guards Marion Fargo Dhz Eth Moss

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