Athens City Directory 1916 17 Announces Population Figures
The new Athens city directory for 1916 17 is off press with revised street lists and a full catalog of residents and businesses. Editors McGahee and Little note 25 320 city and suburban residents, plus data on schools churches and services, while acknowledging possible minor inaccuracies in this comprehensive civic resource.
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Messrs. P. A McGahee
Bird Little
J. P. Wilhoit
Publishers Press
Atlanta
New Directory
Athens
Cuburb
Railroads clash over Adamson act test case choice
Washington dispatch reports attorneys for the government and major railroads near agreement on which case will test the Adamson eight hour law. Kansas City sources say they will decide tomorrow, with the Missouri Oklahoma Gulf suit or the Santa Fe case under consideration. The Santa Fe hearing was postponed. A Southern Railway spokesman urged capital for extension, warning government ownership would hinder private credit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gregory
Department of Justice
Kansas City
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Santa Fe
A. P. Thom
Southern Railway
Executives’ Advisory Committee
Joint
Congressional Investigating Committee
Kansasa City
Missouri Oklahoma & Gulf
Gants Fe
Britannic Sunk By Mine Report From British Admiralty
The British admiralty reported that the Britannic was sunk by a mine. The White Star Line offices received the message confirming the sinking and listing the crew casualties. A later note said the captain and officers survived, with twenty four others unaccounted or lost.
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White Star Line
Associated Press
Britannic
Bernstein Dry Goods Store Notice of Claims
Notices to creditors with claims against the Bernstein Dry Goods Store formerly Max Joseph Department Store seek prompt presentation of bills for payment. The undersigned disclaims further liabilities in the name of the Bernstein store. 1916. Signed Bernstein.
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S. Bernstein Dry Goofs
Max Joseph Department Midre
Bernstein’s Dry Store
Tis Nor
The Voice of the Violin at Strand theater Saturday
Movie enthusiasts are promised a treat at the Strand theater on Saturday November 26 as The Voice of the Violin screens with the New Edison Phonograph. The film, praised by Edison reviewers, tells a thrilling tale of a young man who spends a $7 000 legacy on Stradivari, bonds are stolen, a brother is suspected, and the real thief is revealed through Edison recordings. A violin concert on the New Bilgon accompanies the screening.
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Strand Theater
Edison Phonograph
Stradiavarus
Edison
James Music Company
Clayton Street
President Wilson Cancellations Amid Slight Cold
President Wilson canceled engagements and stayed in his bedroom due to a slight cold contracted days earlier in Washington on November 23. The report notes his illness caused disruptions to official duties and scheduling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Purity at the Colonial this afternoon and tonight
The Colonial shows the Audrey Munson film Purity from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with 25 cent adult and 15 cent child admission. The seven reel production is praised as a refined blend of art and romance and promises a comfortable, warm theater for all audiences.
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Purity
Audrey Munson
Munson
Thanks From Athens Aldermen Express Reelect Support
The Banner prints thanks from Aldermen Wright and Palmer. Wright expresses appreciation for renewed support and renomination to represent First Ward on the city council. Palmer thanks friends for their support in the recent primary and pledges to serve Athens Second Ward and the city to the best of his ability.
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Wright
Athens
Palmer
Despondent man begs officers to shoot him dead
Newt Edwards a white vulcanising worker in the city was taken in for his safety after threatening self harm. Police said he had been despondent for some time and begged officers to shoot him and have it over. No case was docketed.
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Newt Edwards
Innings for Clarke to November 14th report
County agent T B Crawford received notice from the department of commerce that Clarke county cotton bales pinned up to November 14th totaled 0,583 compared with 9,080 on the same date in 1915. Nice celery, lettuce, cauliflower, carrots, and cranberries. Buch Wald, phones 1471-1473.
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T. B. Crawford
Department of Commerce
Clarke County
Villa forces defeated in attack on Chihuahua City
Associated Press reports Villa attacked Chihuahua City from El Paso and suffered a defeated withdrawal after seven hours of heavy fighting. General Trevino’s forces repelled four assaults, leaving the field strewn with Villa dead as Carranza cavalry and artillery captured many prisoners.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Juarez
Santa Rosa
Carranza
Policy of Silence Agreed On In Submarine Situation
Washington reports that the State Department has adopted a policy of silence on submarine attacks. Officials say most incidents involve no violation of international law, and discussion would stir up unnecessary U.S. sensationalism. Secretary Lansing refused to comment on Berlin cable reports amid ten pending inquiries.
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Associated Press
United States
Berlin
Lansing
Oldest Christian Country Fends Off Muslim Drive
In a distant land, the oldest Christian country defends itself against a renewed attempt to impose Moslemism. Emperor Lidy Jeasu, guided by his mother Oulzero Zoeditu, reportedly converted, prompting changes to national policy and a push to resist the religious transition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lidy Jeasu
Oulzero Zoeditu
Athens Loss To Tech In 1916 Battle Royal
A long summary recalls Athens hosting a November 18 game with Georgia vs Tech, crowd throngs and Pullman cars delivering fans. Tech appears stronger. Georgia’s defeat is accepted graciously. The piece ties in with November 7 presidential election results, Wilson’s victory, and a call for Democratic fundraising to cover expenses. Local donors and amounts listed follow, urging continued support before the Saturday deadline.
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Georgia University
Tech Boys
Athens
Sanford Field
Tech
Georgia
Répub- Ypana
Players refuse to sign contracts without NBA concession
New York Nov 23 President David Fultz of the Baseball Players Fraternity said major and minor league players would not sign for the coming season unless the National Baseball Association grants their requests. He asserted the fraternity has pledges from a majority of players to withhold signing.
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Associated Press
New York
David Fultz
Baseball Players Fraternity
National Baseball Association
New Orleans
Fultz
Roosevelt Starts Revolution In U S
El Dem ocrata, a Mexican newspaper from Chihuahua City, prints a dispatch claiming Roosevelt has started a revolution against Wilson in several American states. The heading includes a question mark.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
el Democrata
Chihuahua City
Roosevelt
Wilson
Georgia Highway Department Declared Eligible for Federal Aid
Secretary Houston informs Governor Harris and Judge Patterson that Georgia has a highway department under the Federal Aid Road Act. He confirms the state’s assent, pledges funds to match federal apportionments, and notes that full yearly project statements must be submitted before approvals. Auction costs and fruit ad appears as a separate item.
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Wilanta
F. Howston
Agriculture
United States
Harris
T. E. Patterson
State Highway Department
State Department
Houston
Georgia
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Federal Department
Austro German forces push into wheat lands and siege Romanian troops
Reports say Austro German forces have seized thousands of acres of valuable wheat land and isolated Romanian units while the front in Wallachia expands. Berlin claims 11,000 square kilometers of wheat land captured since November 1, and a Danube mouth explosion reportedly sank the battleship Imperatrista Maria with about 200 missing. Russian reinforcements arrive as Rumanians hold the Alt valley. In the Balkans, battles of large scale occur around Monastir, Ochrida, and Presba with Italian and French forces advancing nearby.
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Associated Press
Russia
Danube
Berlin
Rumania
Craiovac
Sdmsta
Bucharest
Alt Valley
Monastir
Ochrida
Presba
Serbia
Searching for Chattanooga Robbers Reported
Chattanooga officials continued tonight to seek clues identifying two men who robbed a Southern Express wagon in the Western & Atlantic yards last night of 40 500 dollars. Express messenger Fred E K Cornelison was charged with grand larceny, though officers said the charge was a formality to hold him.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Southern Express
Western & Atlantic
Fred EK .Cornelison
Florida figures on the regent election
Complete official returns from Florida show that Wilson's highest elector received 54,108 votes, Hughes highest elector 14,855, the highest socialist 7,814, Catt total 29,546, Knott 30,243, with various electors and percentages summarized from the Associated Press dispatch.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fin
Florida
Wilson
Hughes
Catt
Knott
Campaign Services At Baptist Tabernacle This Week
The Baptist Tabernacle hosts nightly meetings this week and extending into next. Reverend B H Jennings preaches with clear earnestness aimed at reaching hearts. Congregations grow daily as citywide interest increases. all are invited to attend and join the campaign for spiritual renewal.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Jennings
Thin Church
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