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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1916

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U S Submarine Probe Finds No Grounds for Action

The Oct 10 dispatch reports a U S inquiry into submarine operations off the American coast finding no grounds for drastic action. Officials noted no violation of international law yet discussed urging Germany against operating submarines near U S waters.

Associated Press Long Lansing iAmerican United States Germany New York Colonel House Ambasador Gerard Espange Berlin

Withdrawal stance by Barragan on troop pullout

Colonel Barragan Carranza’s chief of staff said any agreement to withdraw American troops must include a definite withdrawal date before other Mexico related questions can be discussed by the American Mexican commission. Barragan is traveling with Ambassador Arrendondo to Washington.

Carranza Associated Press San Antonio Barragan Mexico Arrendondo Washington

Simon Michael Heads to New York for Fall Garment Rush

Simon Michael, buyer for Michael Brothers, departed for New York to expand a show of ready to wear garments as early fall demand surges. The store touts unprecedented buyer rush, strong values, and plans to unveil ten suits dresses and coats from its newest lines.

Simon Michael Michael Brothers New York Michael

Succoth Services At Synagogue This Week

The synagogue announces services this evening at 8 15 and Thursday morning at 10 15 in celebration of Succoth. Rabbi Hirsch will deliver sermons. The decorated pulpit includes an arbor with fruits and after Thursday service the fruits go to East Athens Neighborhood House under Miss Lane.

Hirsch East Athens Miss Lane

Submarine sightings and sea terror report near Nantucket

Reports state three submarines operated off Nantucket with collisions aboard the U 43 and sightings of conning towers. Captain Gunther Mahr of the Bloomersdyke identified a submarine, while only one sub was confirmed by the crew. The search for the Kingtonian crew was abandoned as destroyers returned to port with the missing presumed rescued.

Sels Nantucket Gunther Mahr Holland-American Line Bloomersdyke Newport

Griffin Leaves to Begin Term

J. W. Griffin formerly president of the Athens Trust and Banking Company and other firms left yesterday with Deputy J. Sears to begin a three year sentence for wrecking the bank. The case was hard fought through more than three years of litigation.

J. W. Griffin Athens Trust and Banking Company Central of Georgia Railway J. Sears Prison Commission of Georgia

French Troops Make Gains On Somme Front Two Miles Wide

Frontline reports say French troops bent back German lines along a two and a half mile front from Bovent to Chaulent wood. They captured Bovent outskirts Ablaincourt and most of Chaulent wood. отдельный notes: in Transylvania Germans press Romanian retreat and capture many guns. Berlin claims Allied progress on Cerna river checked. Christiania reports subs sunk by Russian destroyers in Arctic.

Associated Press Somme Bovent Chaulent Wood Ablaincourt Transylvania Herbulow Volhynia Berlin Cerna River Christiana Arctic Ocean

Japanese Premier Terauchi Outlines Policy To AP

Premier Count Seiki Terauchi stated Japan would not take aggressive steps toward the United States or other nations as long as vital interests and dignity are not infringed. He vowed to promote friendly ties with America and said immigration and American problems would not be pursued. He denied plans to threaten the Philippines and asserted U S interests in China would remain unharmed.

U. S United France Great Britain Japan State Department United States The Mote Tokio Associated Press China Count Seiki Terauchi America Philippines

Surprise Party Honors Clarke County Official Capt. T H Dozier

An impromptu party at the Clarke County courthouse honored Capt. Thomas H. Dozier, 82, county school superintendent. Friends and colleagues praised his long service, with Dozier expressing gratitude for the congratulations from the community. Present were J. E. Harry, R. C. Orr, W. A. Jo, and others.

Court House Georgia Thomas H. Dozier Clarke County

Noted smugglers face sentence in New York court

High cost of living in Florida mocked as Judge Sheppard condemns Hans Edward Thompson and Fred Uffelman after guilty verdicts for smuggling jewelry worth fifteen thousand dollars into the United States. The Florida judge quipped about temptations faced by travelers and the burden of taxi fares and hotel charges.

Associated Press New York Hans Edward Thompson Fred Uffelman United States Sheppard Florida Federal Court

Ramona Ends Run at Colonial Before Athens Circus Visit

Ramona the photoplay closes at the Colonial for today and tonight. The film has drawn large crowds after matinees and evening shows, but management says the Athens circus draw justifies a closing pause this afternoon and tonight to avoid splitting public attention.

Ramona Colonial Athens

Big Circus Day In Athens Warns Of Pickpockets

Athens braces for a crowded Ringling Brothers event with security steps at grounds and in town. Officials urge attendees to protect valuables and avoid open doors or unattended property during the parade and performances. Ringlingville staff will assist police to maintain order.

Athens Ringling Brothers Ringlingville

Frost Warnings Issued East of Mississippi River

The Weather Bureau issued frost warnings tonight for all sections east of the Mississippi River except the southern parts of the South Atlantic and Gulf states. The message is from Washington D.C. dated October 10.

Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Mississippi Gulf

Directors to Plan for Summer School

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 10 Directors of the State Summer School for Teachers will meet Wednesday at Athens to plan work for next summer. M. L. Brittain, state school superintendent, announced indications are the attendance next year will be larger than last summer’s record average of 1,000.

Atlanta State Athens M. L. Brittain

Woodrow Wilson Club Formed in Winder Georgia

Winder forms a Woodrow Wilson club with W. J. Herin president and C. C. Gregory secretary. The group subscribes $40 to Georgia's share of the Democratic campaign fund in under 30 minutes. Subscribers include H. N. Rainey Jr and several others with amounts listed.

Georgia Fund Winder Ga Winder Georgia Woodrow , Wilson Club W. J. Herin C. C. Gregory Democratic H. N. Rainey, Jr W.D. McCants C. O. Niblack J. B Williams J.M. Williams T. A. Maynard Lee Radford G. H. Kilgore W. J. Herrin W. O. Perry J. W. Cooper

Community Fund Donations Reported Totaling Forty Dollars

A list of donors and amounts shows contributions including M. J. Kelly 1 dollar D. W. Smith 50 cents J. W. Kilgore 10 cents Flanigan and Flanigan 1 dollar B. Young 1 dollar Will Autrey 1 dollar M. J. Griffith 1 dollar L. A. House 1 dollar J. W. Millsaps 1 dollar W. H. Quarterman 1 dollar W. C. Horton 1 dollar A. G Evanson 1 dollar A. G. Lamar 5 dollars for a combined total of 40 dollars.

M. J. Kelly D. W. Smith J. W. Kilgore Flanigan and Flanigan B. Young Will Autrey M. J. Griffith L. A. House J. W. Millsaps W. H. Quarterman W. C. Horton A. G Evanson A. G. Lamar

For Sale Car Load of Mares and Horses by Cauthen

Trade offer from Cauthen's Sale Stable at 165 West Clayton Athens Georgia for good young mules or good notes. Ralph Walker, Mer., 165 West Clayton St. Phone 1177. Sellable stock includes several matched teams and well bred mares and horses.

Cauthen Sale Stable Ralph Walker Mer Clayton St Athens

Time signals from Arlington radio rule reach stations quickly

Government radio time signals broadcast from Arlington Virginia are received at all stations nationwide within less than one hundredth of a second, showcasing synchronized timing across the country.

Arlington

Athens Automobile Show Plans Amid Court Case Details

The Athens Automobile Association outlined plans for the Big Auto Electric Show to be held October 17 18 and 19 at Moss Auditorium. The event features Haughey's Orchestra opening night prizes in a parade led by the S M C band and free cash and merchandise prizes. Exhibits include Athens Railway and Electric, Athens Engineering, Taylor Electric, and a Chero Cola concession. The day includes a High court case, Locklin vs Anderson, over damages in a 1913 false arrest warrant case awaiting jury charge.

Thomas E. Locklin John T. Anderson Locklin Moss Auditorium Athens Automobile Association Haughey Washington Street James Music Co Inmene Show Room Aera Athens Railway and Electric Company Athens Engineering Company Taylor Electric Company Chero-Cola CheroCola Company

Thalians choose officers and new members for college year

Thalians personnel for the year were selected with an unusually large turnout. Named as members are Frank Harrold Americus Sam Kasowicz Fitzgerald D. H. Magill Hartwell Howard H McCd eill Atlanta Robert O Callaghan Athens and Arthur Pew Atlanta Louis Morrison of Atlanta is president Other officers chosen include Cecil McPhail Athens publicity manager T F Davidson executive committee Rolf Sims Atlanta W D Miller C McPhail President Morrison and the director Miss Mary Lyndon The Thalians plan to do better work this college year.

Then Frank Harrold Americus Sam Kasowicz Fitzgerald D. H. Magill Hartwell Howard H.mccdéil Atlanta Robert O'Callaghan Athens Arthur Pew Louis Morrison Cecil McPhail T. F. Davidson Rolf Sims W. D. Miller C. McPhail Morrison Mary Lyndon Thalians

Sporting Blood at the Strand Portrays a Vengeful Turf Tale

William Fox presents Sporting Blood at the Strand, a photoplay where Mary Ballard and Jim Riddle plot revenge against gambler Dave Garrison who ruined Mary’s brother. Dorothy Bernard and Glen White star as the sleuths who swap racehorses to outwit the racing king in a series of adventures.

William Fox Strand Dorothy Bernard Glen White Miss Bernard Mary Ballard Dave Garrison de Witt C. Jennings Mr. White Jim Riddle Garrison Riddle Mary Shooting Star Bay Belle Ray Belle Warrison

Recorder's court clears idling case and drives woman from town

In a busy session Judge Price lurid traffic law violations dominated dockets as seven speeders faced charges. Ed Hill a colored man was nabbed by plainclothes officers for harness theft with two sets recovered. 4H Mattox jailed for whiskey in hand forfeiting $50 bond and hack license. A Sedalia firm tests a new method soliciting electric railway work house to house and by papers as it forces exit for Mary and Jim Riddle.

Ed Hill T. Mattox Sedalia

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