06 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Washington tensely awaits a reply from Huerta after the White House sent a note urging abdication. President Wilson remains confident peaceful means will prevail, while speculation swirls on potential U S actions if Huerta refuses to abdicate.
Nogales Arizona November 5 Officials report orders to prepare for field service have been received by U S border patrol officers in the region Railway officials at Tucson have been asked to report on their facilities for handling troops General Carranza across the line awaits a visit from William Bayard Hale as unofficial Washington representative Dispatches suggest this visit is unlikely France withholds action on Mexican U S situation awaiting American policy Huerta mediation inquiry likely ignored Berlin receives official explanation of U S moves for presentation to foreign officials
In St Paul on November 5 Attorney General McReynolds urged a court to declare International Harvester a trust and monopoly in restraint of trade. He asked permission to reorganize the company into separate units and to split stock holdings. He challenged slow business claims noting total business rising from 53 million in 1903 to 223 million in 1911 and defense counsel forecast the greatest price war the world has seen.
Four hundred Trinity College students in Durham shout to press for football access. They confront Ben Duke of the American Tobacco Company and demand a football program, threatening to abandon all sports if football is not allowed.
In Nagiville Tennessee on November 5 the main prison saw 300 of 500 black inmates converted during a week of revival meetings then carried back to cells as tears and fervor overwhelmed many attendees. The Associated Press reports dramatic scenes of religious awakening inside the jail.
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association board selects May 26 and 27 in New York for next year’s meeting. The North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution schedule their 1936 gathering in Durham.
Governor Hatfield will travel to Moundsville on Thursday to investigate charges of cruelty to inmates at a state facility. The probe aims to determine facts behind reported mistreatment and safeguard prisoner welfare.
The fishing schooner Annie B Parker was towed into Gloucester with sails set and cargo intact but no crew among the nineteen men originally aboard. Survivors reached Portland and claimed three missing and one drowned after the vessel ran aground near Nantucket and was abandoned.
Practically complete returns from Trenton New Jersey on November 5 show James F Field leading with a substantial plurality exceeding 33 090 votes. The strong showing indicates a decisive victory as final tallies come in from early and late voting precincts.
Indianapolis reports indicate Governor Ralston will mobilize the state militia to restore order amid a street car strike. Seven strike-breakers and two police injured as bricks fly during protests. Strikers push for higher wages shorter hours arbitration yearly contract and job reinstatement while company stays silent on union recognition.
Albany reports show Judge Frank Park of Sylvester leading with Park 4694 votes to Luke 3702 and Covington 1210 as four precincts untallied. Park becomes congressman to fill the unexpired term of late Senator Rodenberry, defeating Roscoe Luke and W A Tevington in the Second District.
The First Baptist Church changed the morning services to 4 p m following a democratic decision by the congregation. Dr W L Pickard of Savannah preached on The Inner Circle using Psalm 16 as the basis and drew a larger audience with strong, clear, pure teaching. Evening services remain at 8 p m with the schedule to continue daily this week.
J M Hodgson retires from the county commission race in Clarke County citing a crowded field and to maintain harmony. He thanks supporters and asks the editor to withdraw his name, noting his years of service and leadership in the board. The notice appears in the Athens Banner with a formal closing from Hodgson dated November 1913.
Miss Zeke Emerson of Jackson Michigan, a militant suffragette, was injured during a clash with police in London. Police were distracted by Miss Sylvia Pankhurst as her sister fled, while a volunteer corps under Sir Francis Vane was formed to protect mills. Emerson escaped with a bodyguard after a scuffle with officers.
Athens residents will welcome the Gentry Bros. Famous Shows as they visit on Navy 12 with two performances at Chase Street grounds. Doors open at 1 pm for the matinee starting at 2 pm, and a second show at 7 pm with performances from 8 pm. The event promises high quality acts and a variety of entertaining features.
This afternoon at 3 o clock the Electric Shop hosts a series of White Crest flour demonstrations by Misses Herman and Hill, graduates from a top culinary college. A free delicious menu and valuable recipes will be offered to visitors with no sales.
English suffragist Emmline Pankhurst told Chicago audiences that women voters will drive liquor out of Illinois, citing an 80 percent dry result among 15 000 women in a southern Illinois election as basis for her forecast. Also classified ads note sale of two cottages by W J Russell.
Madison county farmer Bob Brooks accuses Henry Smith and Harry Thomas alias Steeple Jack of doping after a drinking event. Brooks, who says he was shown a damaged mule and buggy, reports he was taken from Athens on Nowhere road and later recovered, with police investigating the alleged swap and loss of money.
Yesterday morning Judge Young swore out a warrant for Powell Wade the young man fined in the mayor's court for disorderly conduct at the railway station. The warrant lists three charges carrying a pistol concealed keeping a pistol without license and pointing a pistol at another. The three-in-one feature is described as unusual in these court records.
Dr W J Pickard of Savannah spoke at the Baptist church and will address Athens men on The Man Who Builds next Sunday at the Colonial opera house. The YMCA religious committee opens a new series with his talk and a rich program of orchestral concerts follows.
Angeles officials ordered to ship Ortie McManigal, confessed dynamiter and government witness, to Tampa Florida for the McNamara brothers dynamite plot trial. McManigal was released Monday and is believed headed to Havana.
Washington November 5 A senate committee proposal would centralize half the resources of the planned regional banks under the federal reserve board to aid the system. Senator Owen questioned the plan while Presidential talks continue and Weeks discusses Senator Hoke Smith's compromise bill with the White House.
A vaudeville bill draws mixed opinions yet proves entertaining with Walter Johnson delivering clever new jokes in a black suit. The program features a Govl chorus and performers Roz Vands Toff Fox, adding charm and humor to the lively bill.
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