30 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes the superior court in Clarke County scheduling long terms and a jury draw related to a Citizens Bank failure case. It mentions a trial set for November and delays from the previous year.
In Athens this afternoon Georgia readies for a major game against Mississippi A&M. Captain Dave Paddock is hampered by an injury but aims to play Saturday as Cunningham warns of a tough contest.
Irregular clashes reported along a major front line yesterday with continued skirmishes between opposing forces. Local authorities warned of ongoing volatility and urged civilians to avoid affected areas.
Across Theodosia Cauasus ports Turkish demands and bombardment details emerge as Theodosia faces shelling. The German cruiser Emden sinks the Russian cruiser Jentefu with torpedoes near Penang harbor as news arrives from the British embassy reporting additional losses and wartime disruptions.
London dispatch from Oct 29 cites the Daily Chronicle Paris correspondent saying Germany proposes detaching France from the Allies. The offer would concede Metz and possibly part of Alsace to France in exchange for peace. The correspondent reports France refused the terms.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports on the long running battles in the region. The piece mentions Allied and German movements, with reference to key figures such as Botha and Dewet. It notes German incursions into the Angola colony in Portuguese Africa and signals uncertainty about confirmations.
Strong grand jury and traverse juries were drawn for the April term. Names listed include Frank Lipscomb Chas Ho Phinizy and others for the grand jury along with a slate for the traverse juries led by Fred L Johnson and Jno H Glenn among several others. The drawing occurred at the conclusion of the three week term with qualification expected for the juries.
An Athens chamber discussion addresses why local games are not played in Athens due to insufficient patronage. The speakers argue that lack of support affects receipts and game viability in the city.
Reports from Washington say Carranza has ten thousand troops at Leon ready to block any southern movement toward the Villa and Carranza factions in Mexico. The convention scene in Aguas Calientes turned chaotic as Zapatista spokesman Seto y Gama provoked clashes, pistols drawn and cries of fury filling the hall.
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