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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1916

Page

5

Auto Electric Show Parade Line Announced for Athens

Chairman Wi Griffeth announced the March 15 parade for the Banner Big Auto Electric Show. The 200-car procession will start 11 a.m. Wednesday from Washington street by the Georgian hotel led by the 8 M C Band with J L Mortis directing.

Wi Griffeth Washington Street 8. M.C J. L. Mortis College Avenue Jackson Street Thomas Athensa Auditorium West College Hancock Pulaski Athens

Olive's Senate Presidency Campaign Makes Historic Tour

Hon. Sam L. Olive of Augusta traveled through the city en route to Elberton. He ran a fearless yet dignified senate campaign, with daily exciting moments noted, and many expect him to be unanimously chosen as president of the senate.

Sam L. Olive The Senate Augusta Elberton Col. Olive

America Ready to Fight for Things American Says Wilson

President Wilson told the Pennsylvania delegation in Long Branch that America is always ready to fight for American interests while pursuing peace. He framed the choice as preserving business lines and progress against upheaval and invincible government, and contrasted Republican factions on war and peace.

Associated Press Long Branch Pennsylvania Wilson America Republican Party United States Mexico

American railroad in China may involve diplomatic acts

Japanese and Russian protests against the American railway project in China may enter diplomatic negotiations. No immediate U S involvement unless affected interests seek aid. Peking dispatches report a protest over a proposed line through areas Russia and Japan claim special interests in. Redistribution clause allows relocation, suggesting parties may resolve differences without government action.

China Associated Press Washington United States Peking Russia Japan

Olive confident of Senate presidency amid little opposition

The text notes Mr. Olive feeling satisfied with his race for the Senate presidency and predicts minimal opposition when the roll is called, signaling potential higher honors in the coming years.

Olive Senate

Cauthen's Sale Stable Advertises Pony and Buggy

For sale a plug pony a stout pony buggy and harness priced cheap or may trade for cattle or horse. Sale stable advertisement notes willingness to negotiate and seeks turnout trade options.

Cauthen

Romanian Front Plains Hold as Nations Drive To Halt Advance

Dispatches report Romanian troops defending Transylvania against Teutons while Russia and France rush reinforcements. King Ferdinand may lead Romanian forces. Bucharest claims 15 000 prisoners overall. French progress north of Somme includes capture of a German line near Belloy en Santerre and Genermont sugar refinery area. Overseas News Agency estimates Allied losses since July 1 at 2 million. Berlin announces sinking of the French steamship Rigel by a submarine in the Mediterranean.

Aiii Berlin Eastern Front Emperr Gog Washington Transylvania Romania Russia Bucharest Ferdinand Kronstadt Somme Paris Belloy-En-Santerre Genermount Abtaincourt Atbas Gress Malassise Mediterranean

Sunday Schools Meet at Mars Hill Church

A divisional meeting of the Madison County Sunday School Association will be held today at Mars Hill church. Superintendent J. B. Langford presides. Prof. D. L. Earnest and Dr. J. J. Pendley will address topics on Sunday school work. A large attendance is expected.

Madison County Sunday School Association Mars Hill Church J. &. Langford Mars Hill D. L. Earnest J. J. Pendley Clarke County

Ladies 10 Campaign Fund Total Reaches 395 Dollars

Local committee reports 395 dollars raised for the Wilson campaign from Democratic candidate expenses. Yesterday two more dollars were added, bringing the total to 395. Contributions had come from men before, but now women including Mrs. E C McEvoy and Mrs. H J Rowe join the list. The fund supports re election of the president who kept the country out of war.

Mir Hi. J. Rowe Georgia Wilson E. C. McEvoy H. J. Rowe

Cascarets Offer Quick Relief For Headache And Constipation

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for headaches biliousness sick stomach and constipation. It claims the product cleanses the stomach removes undigested food and foul gases and drains poisons from the bowels while you sleep. A 10 cent box promises a clear head sweet stomach fresh breath and regular liver and bowels by morning.

Stephano Sunk After U-Boat Fire Without Warning

Captain Smith of the British steamer Stephano reports in an affidavit to the state department that U-53 fired three solid shots at the bow before sinking Stephano off Nantucket Sunday. No corroboration yet from officials.

Associated Press Washington Stephano Nantucket Smith State Department Department

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