Citizens and City Court Judge Confer on Sunday Observance
A Sunday observance meeting in Athens brought together city officials, the Chamber of Commerce, ministers, citizens committee heads, and newspaper representatives to discuss enforcing the Sunday closing law. Judge H S West read a statement defending his stance and urged a sane understanding of the law.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. S. West
Athens
Arnold
Davison, Hoke, Lumpkin
Tibbetts
Recorder Price
H. S. Heidler
H. R. Palmer
Carisle Cobb
W. F. Dortsey
E. L. Hill
J. A. Bell
P. Wiggins
E. W. Jones
J. Cartledge
Othe
Judge West
West
Ead Presenteana
Jana
Nine Die in Fire at Christian Brothers College
Nine people perished when a fire destroyed the central main building of the Christian Brothers college in St. Louis. Two priests were trapped on the fifth floor, five firemen fell into the basement after a floor collapse, and a nurse and a watchman also died. 105 students and 30 faculty members escaped from the basement where they were dining. Loss pegged at $300,000.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Christian Brothers’ College
No More Funds Now Needed for Mary Lou Lloyd
Athens residents responded to a Banner appeal to send Mary Lou Lloyd to Baltimore for an operation after a wound caused serious complications. County authorities arranged care and three dollars in new subscriptions plus two fifty cent gifts and a quarter were received, totaling enough.
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Mary Lou Lloyd
Athens
Mary Lou Llocyd
Baltimore
Bids Opened for Four Battle-Cruisers and Related Ships
Washington reports bids will be opened December 6 for four 850 foot battle cruisers to be laid down next year as part of a large naval building program. A bid for four battleships, scout cruisers, and other vessels opens October 25 with expected armament of ten 14 inch guns and top speed around 35 knots.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Georgia reports 3 000 delinquent corporations in tax payment
Special to the Banner from Atlanta dated Oct 5 shows the state secretary of state lists 3 000 Georgia corporations that have not paid the corporation tax by the current date for 1916 Yet the rate of compliance is higher than at the same point in 1915 October is the deadline to pay without penalty A $50 penalty applies to taxes paid after November 1
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Atlanta
Philip Cook
Georgia
Dynamite Plots Reported in Atlanta Street Car Riots
Twelve arrests were made in connection with last night’s street car strike rioting near Hapeville. Two alleged dynamite attempts were made to blow up a car tonight, none injured, no arrests reported.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Hapeville
Root Criticizes New York Leaders Over European War
Elihu Root spoke at a Republican club mass meeting in New York warning voters about campaign choices. He questioned whether the next four years would mirror the handling of Mexican affairs and warned of dangers after the war when nations seek to repair losses. He criticized Democrats for their Lusitania stance and delay in preparedness legislation.
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Associated Press
New York
Elihu Root
Republican Club
Lusitania
United States Keeps Neutral Stand on War Mediation
Washington reports no new steps to end the war. Officials say the U S stands by its open offer to mediate when requested and fears any current peace move would seem unneutral. Switzerland Norway Sweden Spain and the Vatican are not offering mediation now.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Vatican
Merchants Meet at Athens Retail Association Rooms
The Athens Retail Merchants Association holds a meeting in the association rooms at 203 Holman building this Friday at 8:30 PM. In-store specials list Texas Pear Onions 3 lbs for 25c, Fresh String Beans 3 qts for 25c, New Cranberries 15c quart, and other produce. Store hours shift for the holiday, closing Saturday at 6 PM. orders appreciated today. arnold & abney advertise extra fine egg plants 120 each and fresh okra 10c quart.
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Athens Retail Merchants’ Association
Holman Building
Arnold & Abney
Rumanians Cross Danube Amid Eastern Front Conflicts
Reports from the eastern front describe conflicting claims over Romanian crossings of the Danube. Petrograd says Austro German defeats occur near Lutsk while Bucharest acknowledges Romanian withdrawal to the Danube's left bank. Sofia claims Romanian forces were crushed between nearby Allied units. Meanwhile Monastir and Bus change hands with British advances and a Cunard liner Franconia is sunk in the Mediterranean with 12 missing from a crew of 302.
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Associated Press
Washington
Emperor William
Lutsk
Volhynia
Dneister
Galicia
Petrograd
Berlin
Bucharest
Sofia
Bulgaria
Danube
Rustchuk
Turtukal
Dobrudja
Transylvania
Oligova
Parajd
Bokokten
Monastir
Serbia
Bus
Yonikeul
Struma River
Asiatic
Turkey
Constantinople
Euphrates River
Cunard
Mediterranean
London
Admiralty
Liverpool
Boston
Cunard Line
Red and Black To Meet Clemson Tigers In Fort Anderson
The Georgia football squad departs this afternoon for Anderson D C to play Clemson on Saturday. Georgia battles injuries with many first string players out and Cunningham seeking the right end and tackle pair. Clemson team strength is noted despite a prior poor showing, with the student body expected to attend and several lineup changes being tested.
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Fort Anderson
Clemson Tigers
Georgia
Anderson
D. C
Clemson
Cunningham
Furman
Tigers
McConnell
Tackle
Germany
Pew
Petrie
Beasley
Riot Among New York Strikers Women After Mother Jones Speech
In New York on October 5, about three hundred women, wives and relatives of striking car workers, rushed from a hall after labor speaker Mother Jones condemned strikebreakers. They attacked an Eighty sixth Street car, clashed with police and strikers, and six women and three men were arrested as reserves broke up the riot.
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Associated Press
New York
Mother Jones
Carmen
Wilson addresses war, league of nations in Omaha speech
President Wilson spoke in Omaha on war aims peace and postwar unity. He urged readiness to fight for a just cause and defense against European complications while backing a league of nations to preserve world peace and promoting freer American business after the war. He stressed restraint and purpose in using force.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
Europe
America
Practical, Willing, Personal Workers At Cause of Christ
Rev. Percy G. Scromm preached on Andrew the brother of Simon Peter as a model for personal workers for Jesus Christ. He urged that souls in Athens and elsewhere would be saved through the personal efforts of professed disciples. Tonight’s topic is Prevailing Prayers. An announced meeting features Mr. Cross addressing men Sunday at 4 PM on Raising the Root.
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Percy G. Scromm
Andrew
Simon Peter
Jesus Christ
Athens
Pany
Cross
Athens High Set To Open Season At Sanford Field
Athens High football opens its season Saturday at Sanford Field against Gainesville High. Coach reports a fast, skilled Gainesville squad while Athens showcases a quick lineup led by ends K Cox C Cox Costa Watson Moore tackles Davis Moss guards Nicholson Price center Youngkin and backfield Pennock Short Callaway Rawson C Cox with 3 15 PM kickoff and 25 cent admission.
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Clemson
Athens
Sanford Field
Gainesville High
K. Cox
C. Cox
Costa
Watson
Moore
Davis
Moss
Nicholson
Price
Youngkin
Evangelists Promote Georgia Farm Campaign Against Boll Weevil
Georgia Chamber of Commerce President Charles J. Haden calls farm demonstrations the evangelists of a new Georgia urging warning and preparation for small tenants against boll weevil damage. Andrew M. Soule of College of Agriculture welcomes cross‑state cooperation as county agents report hog herds up and crop diversification spreading in South Georgia. Religious meetings note a morning theme What God Demands of You and a night From Swearer to Saint with Monday topics Seven Things God Can't Do.
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Georgia
Charles J. Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
College of Agriculture
Haden
Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
Andrew M. Soule
Chamber of Commerce
Cunningham
South Georgia
Special council probes stockade abuse and whipping
Aledrman Dudley convened a special meeting with the mayor and council to investigate Officer Stevens over the whipping of Frank Saye at the stockade. Testimony described brutal punishment and alleged incidents of food deprivation and improprieties, with council voting to acquit on charges amid further sensational claims.
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Aledrman Dudley
Offcer Stevens
Stevens
Frank Saye
Saye
Smith
Baye
Cers
Andlice
Toto
Sage
Police Committee
Messrs
Tibbetts
Davison
Lumpkin
Hoke
Tuck
Wright
Dudley
Palmer
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Holman
Quart
the Danube
N.Y
Cause of Christ
Athens High
Evangels
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