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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1913

Page

1

Three Battleships To Relieve Coast Moves Ordered

Secretary of the Navy Daniels ordered Rear Admiral Badger to send the battleships Connecticut Kansas and Ohio from Mediterranean ports to the east coast of Mexico as relief for Louisiana Michigan and New Hampshire. The ships will sail December 1st coal at Guantanamo and reach Vera Cruz around December 20th. Seven battleships stayed in Gulf ports on the second division’s arrival.

Atlantic Fleet Connecticut Kansas Ohio Mexico Louisiana Michigan New Hampshire Guantanamo Vera Cruz Gulf

Danger of Starvation Forces Americans to Flee from Victoria

Brownsville Tex November 28 Imminent danger of starvation at Victoria capital of the state of Taminepias Mex has driven all remaining Americans to depart for the United States by wagon train. Victoria is cut off with no food supplies available. A refugee said Rebels captured the city on November 19 burned the capital razed the penitentiary and freed convicts but did not willfully destroy other property.

Victoria Associated Press Brownsville Tex Taminepias Mex United States

England Mirrors U S in Policy Says Haldane

London reports Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor, linked Britain’s stance to the United States through the Monroe doctrine at a Thanksgiving dinner for the American colony. He praised the president’s citizenship ideals and claimed England’s policy aligns with U S aims to aid smaller western hemisphere nations and promote good government and fair treatment.

Associated Press London Viscount Haldane Lord Haldane Haldane Great Britain United States England South Africa Cuba Western Hemisphere

Thieves Steal Money and Watches at University Gym

Over several days, boys at the University of Georgia Alumni building gym had items stolen from pockets and lockers while they bathed swam or exercised. Cash amounts up to 14 50 and watches were taken as officers pursue the culprits by midnight tonight.

University of Georgia ‘Alumni Building

Train Wreck? Wait Five Minutes For Finley Funeral

Southern Railway trains paused at eleven yesterday in honor of late president W W Finley with Athens station draped in crepe. Funeral services in Washington drew officials and company workers to mark the loss as directors consider a successor amid industry changes.

Souter Athens Lula Junction Commerce W. W. Finley Washington William Wilson Finley Southern Railway System St. John’s Episcopal Church Southern Railway Pennsylvania Avenue Col A. B. Andrews George F. Baker James J. Hill Charles Steele Fairfax Harrison E. H. Gary Adrian Iselin, Jr George F. Baker, Jr Francia Lynde Stetson Alexander P Emerson Atlantic Coast Line Southern Thomas C. Powell The Queen and Crescent Monon E. H. Coapman

Delightful First Methodist Social Aims at Stunts Night

A church social by the First Methodist Sunday school drew the church's young members from the Senior and Intermediate departments. University students and various classes presented bright original stunts that delighted attendees. Punch, supplied by Bludwine, was served. the event showcased community generosity and school involvement.

First Methodist University

Rebels Mass South of Juarez Iniming Attack Plans

General Villa announced his forces would move south to strike the Federals as trains were disrupted during a retreat toward Chihuahua. One thousand troops led by General Hernandez left with a work train to repair the rail line, and another train was to depart. In Washington, Senate Democrats faced obstacles to the currency bill, planning to convene Monday with regional bank questions unresolved and Georgia senators pushing for an Atlanta bank location.

Associated Press el Paso Tex Villa Juarez Garison Villia Villa Humada Juarez el Pa3zo Speciat Bst Hernandez Chihuahua Washington Senate Democrats Administration Banking Committee Georgia Atlanta

Potatoes L Charged That Attempt Is Made to Corner

Washington, Nov 28. T P Gill secretary of the Irish board of agriculture charged an attempt to corner potatoes in the United States. He traced the cost of living problem before Secretary Houston of the agriculture department. He alleged American speculators are buying the short U.S. crop in big cities to force high prices. He urged removing the embargo despite powdery scab on Irish tubers. Rep McKellar of Tennessee conferred with the department. preliminary inquiry cites fifty five percent of eggs held by meat packers. Messages from across the country praise the board’s effort to break high food prices. Housewives and organizations support the view a great combine drives the condition.

Associated Press Washington United States T. P. Gill McKellar Tennessee Department Treat Meat Packers

Jossey's Eatables Advertises Wholesome Goods

Local ad lists fresh and canned foods with prices for items such as fat broilers at 30 cents, fries, hens, eggs, okra, tomatoes, corn, prunes, peaches, dried apples, Post Toasties, Quaker Oats, pumpkin yams, lard, and flour. Encourages early orders for nine o'clock delivery and mentions placing Wants advertisements.

C. S California

Confidence Restored By Limiting Corporate Power And Amnesty

In Springfield on November 28 Samuel Untermeyer urged halting further investigations into past corporate crimes, granting amnesty to unapprehended offenders, and framing laws to prevent repeats while implementing measures to stabilize railroads, curb interlocking directorates, and empower a federal industrial commission to dissolve unlawful corporations and regulate prices for a limited term.

Associated Press Springfield Mass United States Xail Roads Ite Samuel Untermeyer Pujo Money Trust Investigating Committee Economic Club Interstate Ecommerce Commission Federal Industrial Commission

All-Southern Team Selection By Coach Cunningham

Red and Black coach Alex Cunningham will be featured in tomorrow's Banner Sun NY with an all Southern football team selection. The article will include a summary of the season notes the players and related subject matter, providing readers with an interesting, readable narrative.

Alex. Cunningham Sunny Seacat de Panner

Motorcycle Hit Negro Indemnity Awarded

The city court awarded Nebraska Leverett, about sixty, fifteen hundred dollars damages against Carl Epps for injuries from a motorcycle accident. The verdict held Epps negligent, causing time loss, medical fees, and other expenses. Court adjourned pending further civil damage cases against the Georgia Railroad.

Nebraska Leverett Carl Epps Epps

Indianapolis Mayor Resigns Amid Impeachment Pressure

Samuel L. Shank resigns as Indianapolis mayor to avoid impeachment after a labor strike threat. Harry R. Wallace, city comptroller, succeeds and promises lawful conduct while taking police command amid a tense labor situation. Shank gained notoriety for anti cost of living efforts and potato imports. He was an auctioneer.

Indianapolis Associated Press Ind Samuel L. Shank Harry R. Wallace Teamsters Shank

Aged Lady Falls and Breaks Hip on Thanksgiving Night

Mrs Fannie Mead crossed Elberton street to visit daughter Mrs John Short when she fell in the street Thursday night. She was found almost unconscious with a severely crushed hip and, due to age, faces slow or uncertain recovery as physicians could not set the limb or move her to her home.

Fannie Mead John F. Short Elberton Street

Robespierre at the Crystal Today

William Shay stars in the title role in a three reel feature of Robespierre. The dramatization brings to life a thrilling incident of the French Revolution with a superb performance. Do not miss this engaging showing.

Robespiere William Shay Donec

Brahmanism Lecture At First Methodist Church

Tomorrow morning at the usual hour the men's class of the First Methodist church will hear Prof. Jerre M. Pound of the State Normal School lecture on Brahmanism. He has addressed religions of the world including Egypt and Zoroastrianism and will present Brahmanism as part of a ongoing series. All men are invited to attend.

First Methodist Church Jerre M. Pound State Normal School Elberton Pound

Produce and meats advertised at Arnold & Abney

A grocery listing highlights head lettuce celery cranberries cauliflower bunch turnips and Indian River oranges alongside pork sausage from Arnold and Abney. The notice presents a market selection and brand label within a local store context.

Arnold & Abney

General Evans to Visit University of Georgia in Athens

Brig. Gen. R. K. Evans of the United States Army and his aide Lt. Evans will visit the University of Georgia in Athens tomorrow evening. He will address faculty and students in the chapel at 10 o clock Monday morning on The Army League as a Promotion of Peace. Public invited. they will be guests of Col. and Mrs. Frederick Hodgson during their stay.

R. K. Evans United States Army Evans Athens University of Georgia University Army League Frederick Hodgson

Election Tickets For Clarke County Commissioners Race

Next Wednesday Clarke County votes for three commissioners amid a quiet but spirited contest. The ordinary has sent tally sheets to rural justices of the peace. judges will appoint precinct managers. Judge Orr travels to Talladega for his ill son Craig Orr and will return tonight if his condition improves. Tickets will be printed with county funds. no additional candidates expected before Wednesday December 3.

Clarke Justices of the Peace Judge Orr Craig Orr Talladega Athens

Majestic Showtimes Feature Shaffer Company Matinee

The Shaffer Company starts at 2:45, 4:00, 7:45, 9:00 and 10:15 for today’s matinee schedule at the Majestic. The program includes Three Married Men, a comedy of many mix ups, with Roe member appearing in the first 2:45 performance.

Majestic Shaffer Company Roe

Twenty Six Days to Christmas Shopping Rush

A playful exchange features a woman hurrying to shop for Christmas as every day of delay brings more trouble. The scene captures holiday urgency and crowds, with a light, humorous tone reflecting seasonal shopping frenzy.

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Secretary Daniels Secretary of the Navy Daniels Badger Villas Jossey U. S Cunningham Admiral Fletcher Frank F. Fletcher South Atlantic Rhode Island Eppes Georgia Railroad Crystal Prof Gen. Evans U. OF GA
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