Lucy Cobb Institute Concludes 175th Year Events
The fifty ninth Lucy Cobb Institute commencement continued to Sunday with Rev. John v Mell delivering the baccalaureate sermon, Dr Sylvanus Morris addressing vesper services, and Hon William M Howard of Augusta giving the graduation address.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
John v. Mell
Sylvanus Morris
Mell
Mr. Mell
Seney-Stovall
Law School
University of Georgia
Rural carriers honor national memorial day program
Mail delivery is suspended on rural routes today as carriers observe national memorial day. Eighth congressional district carriers meet in annual session here with an arranged business and social program.
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Eighth
Norma Talmadge Stars in The Den in the House at Strand
Norma Talmadge headlines at the Strand today with The Den in the House. audiences loved The Battle Cry of Peace and fill theaters when she leads. The story blends romance with a fairy tale touch and ends in a thrilling note. Kids on stage also participate.
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Norma Talmadge
Strand
Miss Talmadge
Lyman Takes Stand in His Own Defense
J Grant Lyman, operator of the alleged fake brokerage J H Putnam Co, on trial in New York for using the mails to defraud, testified in his defense claiming he fled St Petersburg Florida to escape suspicion of being a German spy and munition destroyer.
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Associated Press
New York
J. Grant Lyman
J. H. Putnam Company
St. Petersburg
Fla
United States
Lyman
Home features listed for sale on Barber Street
The advertisement outlines features such as two baths storm sheeting double hardwood floors painted Cypress shingles large closets per room and an instantaneous gas heater. Miss Daisy Colbert’s house and lot on Barber St. are to be sold at auction next Friday afternoon at 6 15 with easy terms by the American Land Company.
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Daisy Colbert
Barber St
Ambirican Land Company
Good Roads Mission Party Heads to Monroe and Lawrenceville
A chamber of commerce delegation travels to Monroe and then Lawrenceville to promote the general good roads movement. The group has already visited several county seats meeting citizens to discuss road improvements and a plan for permanent highway improvements. The party includes C. D. Flanigen W. G. Griffeth A. J. Palmer B Slack D P Haselton C M Strahan Sidney Boley James W. Morton and M J Abney.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Lawrenceville
Messrs
C. D. Flanigen
W. G. Griffeth
A. J. Palmer
8. B. Slack
D. P. Haselton
C. M. Strahan
Sidney Boley
Jas. W. Morton
M. J. Abney
Insurance Federation meeting in Athens invites all agents
Mr. John M. Harrison of Atlanta, secretary of the Georgia Insurance Federation, will address Athens insurance men at city hall this afternoon. The federation includes fire, life, accident, health, industrial insurers and bankers. It aims to harmonize premiums and policies, improve publicity, and promote insurance as an essential economic need.
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John M. Harrison
Atlanta
Georgia Insurance Federation
Athens
Council Chamber
Harrison
The
Mack’s Musical Review Opens Busy Week at the Colonial
The Colonial hosts Mack’s Musical Review for a week with a strong audience. Mr. and Mrs. Mack lead a skilled company with female and male supporting acts. Highlights include America I Love You a Little Bit of Heaven and a violin solo. Pat Crawford the Dixie-Fellow comedian draws laughs. Mr Barr’s yodeling earns praise. An Athens ladies day is offered free Wednesday afternoon.
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Mack
Brother Waite to Appeal Death Verdict in New York Case
Clyde Waite, brother of Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, said an appeal would be taken against the death verdict in the murder of John E. Peck, the dentist's father in law, in New York last Saturday, despite Dr. Waite's wishes.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Clyde Waite
Arthur Warren Waite
New York
John E. Peck
Clyde
Waite
Democratic district committee to set primary date for JP seat
The executive committees of the Democratic party for the town district 216th district call a noon Saturday meeting to fix a date for a primary to nominate a justice of the peace for the district. The notice appears in Arnold & Abney.
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Democratic Party
G. M
State Normal School Commencement In Full Swing
The State Normal School commencement events proceed brilliantly marking the twenty second year of service to the state. Dr Plato Durham of Emory University delivered a crystal clear sermon on Personality and the influence of individual power. Helen Gould Shepherd Bibles were presented during vespers. A Stratford Holiday by Augusta Center drew a large, appreciative audience with fine music and performances.
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William M. Howard
Augusta
Miss Brumby
State Normal School
Plato Durham
Theological Department
Emory University
Atlanta
Duham
Stratford
Oratory
Miss Augusta Center
Fighting of Great Intensity Rages in War Sectors
London reports intense fighting around Hill 304 and between Dead man's Hill and Cumieres with French counter-attacks neutralizing many German efforts near Cumieres. Violent bombardments occur east and west of Fort Douamont and northeast of Verdun as artillery stays busy along French and Belgian fronts. Austrians repulsed in La Garnia valley south of Posina while Bulgarians push into Greek territory near a Greek fort. Since the war began 550 killed and 1,616 injured in British Isles from German attacks by sea and air per the home secretary.
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Associated Press
London
Hill 304
Deadman’s Hill
Cumieres
Cumieres Hai
Fort Douamont
Verdun
Tyrol
Lagarnia
Posina
Riga
British Isles
Mystery note failure shades Carranza talks in Washington
Washington officials are puzzled by the missing Carranza note while rumors claim 22 000 Mexican troops mobilize near Chihuahua and a General Herrera warning of attack if U S forces stay. Manuel Mendez arrived but denied knowledge of the note as allies weigh withdrawal ideas.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Manuel Mendez
Carranza Foreign Office
War Department
Carranza
Chihuahua
Luis Herrera
Mexico
Liberty Beacon fund receives five dimes donation
Mr. M. J. Buchwald sent five dimes to the Banner to aid the lighting fund for keeping the Statue of Liberty beacon blazing at New York harbor. He voiced a fine sentiment wishing to honor liberty with the bright nightly display.
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M. J. Buchwald
New York
Buchwald
Roosevelt Republican headquarters opened in Chicago
Roosevelt headquarters were opened in Chicago as campaign work began to win delegates. George Von L. Meyer, former secretary of the navy, is expected to lead Roosevelt’s push in Chicago. Indications point to a possible clash over Hughes’ nomination between Hughes Roosevelt and Root supporters.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Roosevelt
Kansas City
George von L.meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Hitchcock
Hughes
Root
Innes Trial Opens Over Larceny Charge in Atlanta
Victor E. Innes stands trial on larceny after trust for allegedly taking about $4000 from Mrs. De Nelms Dennis. Prosecutors say Innes and his wife of Eugene, Oregon, faced earlier murder acquittal in San Antonio and will be tried later. the state claims he killed the women and disposed of their bodies with lye and a sausage grinder, which was shown in court.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Victor E. Innes
Innes
de Nelms Dennis
Hugene
Oregon
San Antonio
Warning to British officials on US election neutrality
British consular officers in the United States are instructed by the British embassy to avoid actions that could be seen as interference with American policies as national elections approach. Also appears are local ads for produce and a quote about liberty from a Russian Jewish immigrant, plus a small donation note from Mr. C. W. Green.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Train collision near Statham claims multiple lives
Four people were killed and two injured when a southbound vestibuled A L train collided with an automobile at a crossing one mile south of Statham Georgia around 4 PM. The deceased include George Littlefield age 65 from near Jefferson and Mrs James Peppers, a relative of Littlefield, visiting from Ida.
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Aisrupt
Town OF
Statham, Georgia
Statham
James J Hill Dies After Illness in St Paul
James Hill eminent railroad financier dies at home in St Paul Minnesota after a ten day illness. Unprecedented medical efforts by specialists brought from several cities failed to save him. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon in a private mausoleum at his farm five miles from St Paul.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
James Hill
Forday
Hill
New York Delegation Sees Clear Hughes Lead
Frederick C. Tanner of the New York delegation announced a canvass showing a clear majority for Hughes. The May 29 report from New York indicates Hughes leads the delegation.
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Associated Press
New York
Frederick C. Tanner
Ne York
Corvention
Hughes
Lilac Coming as Grand Opera Impressario Dippel Plans
Andreas Dippel, noted land impresario of grand opera, announces a program featuring rare vocal excellence. The event promises notable contributions from Emerich Von Gattiant, with lyrics by Harry B. and Robert B. Smith, and includes acts such as String Beans and Home Grown Squash.
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Andreas Dippel
Grand Opera
Land Impressario
Emerich von Gattiant
Harry B
Robert B. Smith
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