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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1916

Page

5

Important cholera discovery at Manila prison tests

The Associated Press reports Dr Schobl of the government bureau of science found guinea pigs become intermittent cholera carriers after inoculation and bile feeding. Officials say these results may explain cholera patterns at Bilibid prison during a regional outbreak and reveal carriers previously testing negative.

Associated Press Manila Schobl Government Bureau of Science Bilibid Insular

Disease carriers in Philippines eyed by new discovery

Cholera carriers are a major issue in the Philippines and Dr Schobl's findings give local health officials hope to curb the tendency of some individuals to harbor deadly germs.

Philippines Schobl

Mrs E H Abbott Attends Sister's Funeral

Mrs E H Abbott of Pope Street returned from Harris County where she was summoned by illness of her sister Mrs Dr Roland who died days after Mrs Abbott arrived. Mrs Roland home was Orlando Florida but she had been visiting Fairview Harris County for a family reunion when she fell ill.

E. H. Abbott Pope Street Harris County Dr. Roland

Georgia National Bank Declares One Percent Monthly Dividends

The Georgia National Bank in Athens declares a quarterly dividend of three percent payable after October 2, yielding twelve percent per year. The note praises the bank as financially strong and community spirited, aiding local business and customers especially during times of strain and panic.

Georgia National Bank Athens Georgia National Athoens Georgia

Athens Chamber of Commerce praised by clergy and leaders

The Banner presents letters from Rev E L Hill and others praising the Athens Chamber of Commerce. D G Anderson urges trained secretaries and broad citizen support to sustain the chamber. J M Pound of State Normal School credits the chamber with securing vital appropriations and town cooperation for ongoing school funding.

Athens Chamber of Commerce D. G. Anderson Chamber of Commerce Athens Jere Pound State Normal School J. M. Pound State Normal

New Y M C A Appoints Jones as Physical Director

Mr. C W Jones becomes the new physical director at the Athens Y M C A and calls all preparatory and intermediate department members to meet Monday at 3 30 for organizational work. He brings extensive coaching and aquatic sport experience from Lake Geneva summer schools and promises a strong basketball and swimming program this fall. Junior class members are urged to attend Tuesday afternoon for his first meeting.

C. W. Jones Young Men’s Christian Association Me Jones Jones Athens Lake Geneva

Brooklyn Opens Final Series in Narrow Pennant Lead

Brooklyn starts a four game set against New York with a half game edge atop the standings. Philadelphia has six games left in four days and would still finish ahead if both win all remaining games. Boston could seize the lead if it sweeps Philadelphia while Brooklyn loses four to New York and New York cannot win.

Associated Press Chicago Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Phillies Boston New “York

Bremen Net Captured Report Fails to Confirm

An unofficial report from a reliable source claims the Bremen has been captured in a British steel net and is held at Rosyth near Scotland. The Bremen's agent in the United States remains confident she will reach New London in due time.

Associated Press Washington Rosyth Scottland New London

Atlanta Carmen Walk Out On Strike

A strike of streetcar employees was called in Atlanta by a new local of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America. Organizers claimed about ninety percent would walk out of the Georgia Railway and Power Company. Some crews deserted cars but overall service remained near normal with little disorder.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Georgia Railway and Power Company

Convicted Killer Pollard Seeks Pardon in Talks With Governor

Jack Pollard, life prisoner on a Gwinnett County chain gang for a Coweta County murder, met with Governor Harris in Atlanta to present his plea for clemency. Harris asked to discuss the case directly and awaits further information before acting.

Banner Atlanta Jack Pollard Gwinnett County Coweta Harris Pollard

Correction in List of the State Committee

Atlanta Ga Sept 30 Hon Hiram L Gardner the new secretary of the state democratic executive committee corrects an error in the original list of members for the Tenth district The corrected names are Tom Baldwin Glascock C Hvans Warrens Alvin Golucke Taliaferro Durham Watson McDuffie.

Atlanta Hiram L. Gardner State Democratic Executive Committee New State Committee

Dr J H Swafford Leaves City for New York Course

Dr J H Swafford, city physician, departed yesterday for New York to attend six to eight weeks of special clinics and a post graduate course focusing on specific lines of medicine and surgery.

J. H. Swafford New York

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South Larkland Atlanta Art Association John J. Wilkins Madison G. Nicholson V. P P. Brooks Warren Smith Eston Eppes Georgia Naional E. L. Hill D. D First Presbyterian Church Board of Trade O. K Talmage Hardware Co Clayton St Athens, Ga Bremen Carmen American Amalgamation Union N. Y American State Bank Athens,georgia Eaee Eae Wees Wee Bene Tae Bereeeee John.j. Wilkins
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