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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1913

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Huerta Defends Constitutional Rule In Note To Diplomats

Secretary of State Bryan releases Huerta’s note defending his governing powers after Madero’s death. Huerta says dissolution of the chamber was to prevent anarchy, he will summon a new congress, will not seek re election, and aims to quell revolts to ensure a fair vote. Diaz urges Huerta to resign, urging him to renounce power.

Associated Press Washington Bryan Huerta Mexico Foreign Administration Mexico City Madero Chamber of Deputies Republic Congress Diaz Paris France Genera Porfiro Diaz General Huerta United States

Day Waited in the Senate Over Currency Bill

Washington November 10 an outburst on the senate floor followed the administration move to send the currency bill to a conference of senate democrats. Senator Hitchcock an anti administration worker pledged to shift his views to match the Presidents.

Associated Press Washington Senate Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Senate Democrats Hitchcock

Engineering Society Meeting At University Of Georgia

The Engineering Society of the University of Georgia held an interesting meeting in the library last night. Speakers included Professor Stranhan who provided a light talk on a student’s environment while the program committee served refreshments. The group noted meetings will be held on the second and fourth Monday nights.

Engineering Society of the University of Georgia Stranhan Nes

Hawthorne Prisoner Criticism Denied by Attorney General

Attorney General McReynolds today denied any feud over Atlanta federal penitentiary management. He dismissed rumors sparked by Julian Hawthorne's charges of cruel treatment and unsanitary conditions as unfounded. Chief Washington Navy officials refrained from commenting on the asserted dispute.

Julian Hawthorne Chief Associated Press Washington Navy McReynolds

Pastors Class focus at First Methodist in child centered talks

The Pastors Class at First Methodist draws a large crowd of children in the Baraca room as the pastor speaks on child leadership and taming tempers. A second talk is scheduled this afternoon at 4. The Willing Workers S S Class report shows 832 visits to the sick, 658 fruit baskets, 75 garments donated, $43.20 spent on the Orphans Home, and 50 members after a one year start led by Mrs. D F Miller and officers.

First Methodist Church Baraca Raraca S. S R. P. Stephens D. F. Miller A. S. Rowland J. A. Rhodes Max Hubert Treas

Winter Sewing Club Organized at Hiawassee Settlement

Yesterday evening at the Hiawassee Settlement a sewing club formed among young ladies from age fifteen. Members began cutting and sewing dresses, learning to make garments under Mrs. Morris and teacher Mrs. Epps. List of members includes Evie Kilgore Ellie Kilgore Irene Eidam Minnie Eidam Ella Seagraves Janie Ford Sarah Colley and Cornelia Nichols.

Hiawassee Mike Evie Ellie Kilgore Irene Minni Annie Eidam Ella Seagraves Janie Ford Sarah Colley Cornelia Nichols

Florence Hooper to attend Tech Georgia game in Atlanta

Florence Hooper will join other attendees traveling to Atlanta for the Tech Georgia football matchup next Saturday.

Florence Hooper Atlanta

Speer Hearing Set For January Nineteenth In Macon First

A SPEER hearing is scheduled for January nineteenth at Macon First. The date and venue are confirmed for the legal proceeding.

Hearing Set for Speer Misconduct Probe

The investigators will start hearings January 19 on charges against United States Judge Speer of Georgia. Ill health delayed the panel's action. witnesses likely to testify first in Macon, Speer’s home, with his appearance possible by mid January.

Associated Press Washington United States Speer Georgia Sense Macon

Miss Brooks A Hit At YWCA Lyceum

Miss Virginia Brooks delivered a thrilling tale at the new athletic building as part of the YWCA winter lyceum series. The former reformer described her battles against a ruling system, captivating hundreds in Athens despite bad weather.

Y. W. C. A. Lyceum Redpath Virginia Brooks Brooks

Yum Yum Girls Thrill Local Majestic Audiences

Billy Riddle praises the Yum Yum Girls for a funny and well produced show at the Majestic. The playhouse filled to capacity last evening with a clean cut bright performance despite city opposition.

Billy Riddle Majestic

Youngest Rag Time Trio At Classic Theater

Visitors to the Classic Theater this week will see a trio of the youngest rag time and character singers. The three performers are noted as very entertaining and are considered the most interesting acts heard there, with the venue fortunate to secure them.

Percolators Sold At Low Price In Grocery Sale

FEARS GROCERY COMPANY offers one Purcolator to each family for 1.69 with purchase of mm. Limited quantities available, promising a guaranteed twenty year life at a bargain price.

Grocery Company

U S Mexican Relations Tilt Near Break With Huerta Landmark

Washington reports say foreign diplomats cable governments to warn of a near complete break in U S Mexican relations. Secretary Bryan meets Mexican officials and five Latin representatives to outline steps. Discussion centers on Huerta’s elections and U S stance against recognizing his rule amid an arms embargo debate. Rebel forces shift from Monterey to Victoria and toward the coast with a new campaign plan.

Associated Press Washington Bryan United States Uerta Huerta Congress Brownsville Texas Matamoras Montery Victoria Tampico

Athens Wins Out Again Chicken Contest City Prizes

Athens shines as chickens from the class Si city claim first prizes in a local contest. Winners are celebrated by organizers amid community turnout and judged judging criteria highlighted by officials.

Barred Rocks Win At Augusta Show For Mr McPherson

Yesterday morning William McPherson of this city learned his Barred Rocks pen won first prize and the silver cup at the Georgia Carolina Fair in Augusta. The competition drew top pens from Tennessee Virginia Florida and Mississippi.

Barred Rocks Augusta Athens William McPherson Tennessee Virginia Florida Missis

Hi of Steel theater troupe heads for encore tour

Mr and Mrs I. L. Morris of the Hiayent plan a short trip as the 101 Histor vectacular Drama, described as a big laugh and fey ult, hits the crystal stage with Morgente and Quilt characters appearing in the spectacle.

Leo Frank Case Gap Narrowed as Guilty Tidbits Surface

Atlanta authorities press toward December fifteenth for Frank appeal arguments. Conley testifies linking Jin Candee to the murder of Mary Phagan. the National Pencil Factory guardsman faces potential execution. Postponement denied as higher court sets December hearing.

Associated Press Atlanta Jin Candee National Pencil Factory Leo M. Frank Mary S’agan Gal Will Tomorow Oerd Guicy Fulton Supreme Court Today Leo Frank Hung Conley

Federation of Labor Passes Two Million Membership Mark

Seattle November 1 The American Federation of Labor closes its third annual convention with President Samuel Gompers calling the session to order as serious business ahead and announcing the federation’s membership has surpassed two million.

Federation OF Labor Associated Press Seattle Wash American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Nex Wwe

Three Dead From Hog Dispute Shooting at Raines Georgia

In Raines Georgia a shooting affray in Holliday’s store left Troy King and R E Holliday dead and Quinn Smith fatally wounded. Reports say the men argued over hogs or hog matters with Holliday and King involved and others aiding Smith.

Raines Associated Press Harvey Troy King R. E. Holliday Tree Quinn Smith Uiis Tiolliday Tismitza Sng

Millec High Grade Property Auction in Milledge Area

A public sale scheduled at eleven o'clock today at the corner of Lumpkin Street and Milledge Avenue. The Freeman home place and six lots in the heart of the growing residence section will be auctioned by Erwin & Co and D. G. Anderson, with Steve R Joinson of Atlanta officiating. The property sits seven minutes from the city center and is pitched as high-grade real estate.

Lumpkin Street Milledge Avenue F. K. Freeman Ty Erwin & Co D. G. Anderson Te Business Center Steve R Joinson Atlanta

Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show Returns to Athens

Gentry Bros. Famous Dog and Pony Show arrives from Elberton to Athens on base street for two performances tomorrow. Matinee opens at 1 with a second show after, promising a kaleidoscope of novelties but no street parade to protect the afternoon performance.

Gentry Bros Athens Santa Claus Gentry Brothers Elberton Base Street

Gentry Bros Offer Waterproof Tents and Priceless Ponies Show

The Gentry Brothers circus emphasizes waterproof Mercerized duck tents costing extra to protect patrons from rain. They tout imported Tois d Arc tent stakes and exclusive comforts along with seven Shetland ponies. A 2 PM show offers a pony ride after the performance for children.

Robinson

Great Lakes Storm Sinks Freighter and Endangers Crews

Port Huron reports an overturned large steel freighter eight miles northeast after a gale the prior day may have shifted cargo. Captain sighted wreckage suggests a 600 foot vessel with about forty crew likely lost. Calumet and White Fish Point report multiple ships stranded and crews feared dead as wind and waves pound Lake Superior. Cleveland endures the worst storm in years with widespread damage and continued peril.

Associated Press Port Huron Mich Here Calumet Guill Rock Kewee Bow Point Lake Superior White Fish Point Cleveland

Six Million Dollar Wage Increase For Conductors And Trainmen

New York November 10 six million dollars annual increase in the aggregate wages of about a hundred thousand conductors and trainmen on several Eastern roads was announced under Erdman federal law. The average raise is about seven per cent. The men had threatened to strike.

Associated Press New York

England denies plans of political intervention in Mexico

Premier Asquith told the Lord Mayor’s banquet that England never intended political intervention in Mexico and that its Mexican policy had been arbitrarily adopted contrary to the United States. He argued England had no such plan.

England Mexico Associated Press London Asquith United States

Judge West Calls Meeting of the Bar

Judge West of the city court has convened a meeting of the local bar for Friday next at 4 oclock in the courthouse to fix a calendar of cases for the approaching term beginning next Monday.

Judge West

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Engineering Society Benedict Benemerly Taylor Moyer All Right M'Reynolds Winter Sewing Club Speer Hearing Judge Speer Miss Brooks Y.W.C.A MR. M’pherson THE Crystal Irs I. L. Morris Hiay Layent Sit Frank Corner Millec Gentry Ihee Ame Mint Great Lakes Pensacola Fli Benjamin C. Heinsberg
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