02 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
1
King George returns to London in the afternoon amid tense reports of a tightening cordon around the Little Kingdom. Enemies draw the cordon tight as forces hold the arsenal in the central Serbia region.
Regular Y M C A meeting at the University of Georgia is set for 6 30 pm at the First Methodist church. Student Secretary R M Guess will report on work to date and the association is expected to receive and disburse more than 2300 dollars this year.
Voters in New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maryland and conservative eastern states debate suffrage and prohibition as the main issue. In Massachusetts and Kentucky Democrats and Republicans clash over governors and legislature races while Maryland’s vote centers on legislative amendments and state officials.
Educators and city leaders back a Tuskegee Institute concert company heading to Moss Auditorium for a program of dialect readings folk songs and selections from first class victrola records. The show is under the auspices of the Jackson Harris Model and Training School and expects a large audience of prominent city residents tomorrow night.
Former treasurer of the Democratic National Committee and publisher of the Staats Zeitung died suddenly in New York from acute kidney trouble after ten months illness. Born to poor parents, Ridder rose from hat-store errand boy to a leading German American figure in politics and publishing. He led the American Newspaper Publishers Association and served as AP treasurer and director. he was known for defending Germany since the war began.
Associated Press dispatch from Douglas Arizona recounts Villa’s assault on Angua Prieta opposite the city. Fire from machine guns and shells wounded restaurant waiter Louis Taylor and endangered U S troops near the border. General Davis ordered restraint to prevent further casualties. Funston reports Villa very bitter toward the United States and tense conditions at Nogales.
Special to the Banner from Commerce Georgia reports Hamp Goss a negro was struck by a Southern Railway train Saturday night while seated on a creosote-tie in the yards. He survived initial fears of fatal injuries and may recover though injuries are severe. The incident occurred as the engine passed with no one aboard the locomotive to see him.
Col. C. M. Snelling dean of the University learned of the death of his brother Mr. John Snelling who died at his country home near New York City Thursday night. Col. Snelling will return to Athens later this week.
Mrs. Thomas G. Lawson wife of former congressman Lawson died at her Eatonton home Saturday. The funeral was held there Sunday morning at 11 oclock with many in Athens grieving the loss.
Hon. L. C. Brown of Clarke county hosted a possum barbec ue yesterday for friends. The meal featured abundant possum and potatoes cooked to perfection, described as a genuine Georgia treat highlighting the representative's generous hospitality.
Richard C. Travers stars in The Man Trail at the Elite in a six act Essanay drama adapted from Henry Oyen. A rugged logging camp tale of man versus man with a maid at stake and a deadly pursuit. Admission ten and fifteen cents.
Will Thomas alias Louis Reep, a white man, arrested by county officer Saye, was taken to Jasper after officers from that county requested his transfer. He was wanted on misdemeanor charges.
Georgia likely to meet Navy in a spring baseball game at Annapolis and a fall football clash on the schedule. Navy reportedly asked for a game with a southern college of high athletic standing, and Georgia officials consider it a compliment.
Judge W. Newman convened the U S district court in the eastern division of the northern district of Georgia at 10 am. Grand and traverse jurors were sworn. Foreman Callaway led the grand jury. Jurors were briefed on federal law, especially liquor tax regulations and mail protection. Several moonshining convictions were reported and about 125 internal revenue cases and 40 land condemnation cases were on the docket. Officials present included U S Judge Newman Assistant U S Attorneys Henley and others, and marshals Ramspeck and Brock with court staff.
Governor Brewer granted full pardons to eleven Rankin prison convicts and another pardoned earlier for participating in U S health service Pellagra tests. The tests showed pellagra stems from unbalanced diets and that proper food can cure. Several prisoners exhibited pellagra or symptoms, with sentences ranging from life terms for murder to manslaughter and lesser offenses.
An extraordinary legislative session is scheduled to convene tomorrow morning at 7:45 p.m. with focus on ongoing campaign issues and oral service items discussed tonight.
The chief of police Lloyd Brooks is seriously ill at home after more than two weeks of illness with fever and possible pneumonia. He had been reporting at headquarters briefly but is now said to be too ill to leave.
In a sweeping early report the State faces a historic special session driven by prohibition aims. Officials estimate potential revenues and note the general and extra appropriations bills enabling the move. The Prohibition party claims a strong majority and is expected to push new measures, with outcomes uncertain as debates continue.
The Banner announces a Christmas Gift Subscription Campaign with large premiums for Athens area participants. Nomination blanks appear in today’s issue and voting coupons grant 100 votes. Many nominations already came in with several ladies entering as nominees to compete for the awards.
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