20 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
1
Mexican President Huerta plans to address Congress with a message stressing a cleaned political bill of health while labeling the old assembly a hotbed of revolt Napoleon’s precepts are invoked to justify action. Washington signals caution as international tensions rise with possible allied bloc formation.
Washington November 19 Senate leaders plan to frame a currency legislation program. Two different administration drafts are nearly ready as Democrats and Republicans, with Senator Hitchcock, aim to finish tonight. A full committee meeting tomorrow could report a tie file of the two bills as amendments to House Measure If agreement holds the Senate steering committee may push the measure to the floor, likely delaying action until Monday.
The Dorsey Furniture Company on Clayton street unveils a new funeral chapel adjoining its retail space. The up-to-date facility includes a private waiting room, ample stock show rooms, an embalming suite, and a separate funeral chapel with full privacy. It claims to be the largest establishment of its kind in a city twice Athens’ size in the South.
Yesterday morning at 11:30 the fire department tested the alarm but an extended false alarm rang for five minutes, sounding like a bell with no number or call-box details. No fire occurred. Pan-American Quartette performed at Crystal, and a geopolitical note mentions negotiations with the Mexican Constitutionalist forces ending as William Bayard Hale left for Nogales.
Washington D C Nov 19 proponents of federal control won the first test on the key issue before the National Conservation Congress. Led by Gifford Pinchot Henry L Stimson and Walter L Fisher the motion to refer part of the waterways report to a committee failed though the issue remains undecided with a decisive vote due later. Senator Bankhead attacked state control and cited Tafts veto of a Coosa river dam bill while Alabama delegate Watts claimed a deputy of an Alabama water power firm was a delegate and warned of a plot to thwart the majority.
Mrs Emmie Cook aged 33 died yesterday about 2 am at her Cemetery Street home after a long pulmonary illness. She leaves husband G A Cook and three children, was a Baptist member for 12 to 16 years. Funeral at 10 from the home with Rev Willie Saye and Rev R England assisting. burial at Ceonee cemetery. Pallbearers included R K Summers FE Wood J P Mall Willis James Robert Stewart and E S Kirk.
Quick cash sale of fine farms two to twenty plows per acre cotton potential this year. Under wire fence good water and houses in a rich community with church and school. Partial cash with easy terms for balance. Contact P. Petway sales agent at Ja. mice Eastman for details. The listing references the Crystal venue and a show title Curse of an Day at the Crystal.
A mayor and council meeting appointed election managers for the December municipal vote. First Ward managers were E G Price G W Crawford and D M Aaron. Second Ward managers were G H Palmer F K Freeman and J F Hart. Third Ward managers were Talfourd Smith F P Griffeth and R R Hinesly. Fourth Ward managers were T S Gholston. Precincts mapped to McDonald's stables Clayton street City Hall Weatherly's stables Proad street and County courthouse.
Professor J S Stewart head of the University of Georgia secondary education department travels through Rome and Augusta visiting high schools around Richmond and the Medical College branch. He attends the Richmond county schoolmasters banquet, an annual teaching profession event.
Masonic lodge Mount Vernoon No 22 A F and M will hold a communication this evening at the usual hour and place. Entered Apprentice creed will be worked. All members urged to attend. Visiting brethren invited. W M W A Capps and Sec J Tf Dorsey in charge. Also coming Crystal Theater Tuesday November 24 Satan five reel production shown.
Georgia football lists probable lineup for Saturdays championship at Ponce de Leon Park Atlanta with Grant Field backups noted. Conklin Logan Turner Henderson Malone Conyers DeLaperierre Mc Whorter Crump Powell Pad dock. Changes include Crump at half Mack to repeat Dilly if unable. Substitutes listed and ticket prices set with special train from Athens.
The Weather Atlanta report notes fair conditions for Atlanta and vicinity with moderate temperatures. Georgia anticipates fair weather on Thursday as high atmospheric pressure remains over the southeastern United States. A low pressure system lingers over Colorado while a broader low pressure area extends into the Canadian northwest.
Washington D C November 19 Senator Smith of Georgia intends to introduce a bill tomorrow creating a 2 000 900 fund for road building. The secretary of agriculture would administer it through state highway officials with apportionments to states based on rural postal route mileage.
Time not ripe for a labor party formation, AFL in Seattle endorses boosting political activity by trades unions. Two religious resolutions on Christian trade unions in Europe were defeated. Resolutions support enforcing the new tariff law against convict-made goods and abolition of prison labor amid strong interest. Also notes upcoming Crystal Theater show Satan the great freil production on Wednesday, November 26.
Weather reports indicate unsettled conditions across the central valley, Lake region, and northwest with moderate rain in Texas and the Pacific coast. San Francisco logged 1.86 inches in 24 hours while central valley temperatures rose to 60 degrees as far north as Chicago, and Montana saw 20 degrees. Fair, warm conditions expected for Atlanta tonight and Thursday as Co. F. von Herrmann, Section Director, notes.
Lexington, Ky November 19 California doctor Dr Wiedman from Long Beach Mississippi presented Pellagra and Malarin as results of a pursuit infection carried by bed bugs and fleas. He asserted experiments prove pellagra stems from such infection while critic Searle Florris of Mobile disputed the claim and suggested the disease is parasitic.
Anagers prepare for imminent election day with polling locations listed. Officials outline voting hours and access points across districts, urging voters to verify precinct and spot where ballots can be cast. Local authorities emphasize safety and adherence to procedures.
Chairman Howell Erwin announces polling places and managers for the Athens city primary set for Friday November 21. Voters must register by 2 PM. list preparation continues. Managers by ward include Price, Patat, Dottery. Palmer, Freeman, Hart. Reese, Griffeth, Dearing. Butler, McCurdy, Kinnebrew.
Early this morning the Robinson shows train arrived and wagons chariots and elephants filled the streets en route to Chase street show grounds. Tents go up and a big noon day parade is planned with two afternoon performances and one tonight.
At the Crystal Today the Gratitude of Wanda is featured in two reels plus a ground feature. Cupid's Bad Aim and Two Hearts and a Thief promise a beautiful drama. Pan-American Quartette performs The Curse of an Aching Heart. Singing 4 to 7 and 9 to 11.
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