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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1916

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Strike order revocation follows eight hour bill passage

The Brotherhood Senate late yesterday revoked the strike order after the eight hour bill passed the House without amendment. President Wilson reportedly would sign the act at 7 0 tomorrow. The vote was 43 to 28 in the Senate. only Hardwick and Clarke voted against, La Follette for. Critics questioned constitutionality, while railroads forecast costs and possible rate changes. Embargoes on freight were revoked as managers said no precipitate action will test the Adamson law.

Senate HOUSE Associated Press Washington Long Branch New Jersey Wilson Hardwick Georgia Clarke Arkansas LaFollette Underwood Interstate Commerce Commission Newlands la Folletta R. R Congress Joint Committee Chicago Western Railroads E. P. Ripley The Santa Fe A. B. Garretaon W. G. Lee Brotherhoods

Dorsey to address at Moss Auditorium in Athens

Hon Hugh Dorsey candidate for Georgia governor will speak at a monster political gathering in Moss Auditorium Athens Clarke county tomorrow night at 8 30 oclock The Dorsey club and Harry Hodgson announce a large turnout with the S M C band engaged to entertain beforehand Ladies of the city invited to attend.

Hugh Dorsey Georgia Athens Clarke County Moss Auditorium Dorsey Club Harry Hodgson S. M. C. Band

Hughes Attacks Wilson Speech On Antitrust Act

Charles E. Hughes, in St Louis on September 2, assailed the Democratic Party’s claims in President Wilson’s acceptance speech. He called the assertion that the antitrust act’s meaning was clarified by Democrats extravagant.

Associated Press Et. Louis Chas. E. Hughes Democratic Party Wilson

Grand Rapids Flyer 15 Reported Wrecked

The Chicago and Cincinnati Flyer of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, carrying passengers for north Michigan resorts, is reported wrecked at Wilkins Michigan. A relief train is en route to Cadillac to aid the injured and recover passengers.

Associated Press Grand Rapids, Mich Chicago and Cincinnati Flyer Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad North Michigan Wilkins, Mich Cadillac

Oglethorpe County Choir Meet Postponed

Due to the excitement and demoralized incident following the murder of Mrs. Chafin near Lexington the Oglethorpe County Choir postponed its two day season of song until the fifth Sunday in October for a one day session.

The Artist Gloomy Workman Makes Quiet Plea

A London Opinion note quotes a weary worker about the dull task of whitewashing ceilings. He sighs that the job lacks inspiration but aims to put some soul into his craft as traffic resumes after an embargo is lifted.

London Opinion

Rumanian push halts Austrian defense in Danube region

Reports from Tondon detail Austrians retreating across the Denna river after five days of heavy fighting as Rumanians advance north of Orsova. Transylvania sees further Austrian withdrawal with Hermannstadt abandoned. Allied actions include Greek neutrality, Athens noting Entente notes and fleet arrivals at Piraeus, while Russian offensives in Galicia Bukowina press on amid continued air raids.

Associated Press Tondon Denna River Orsova Danube Vienna Transylvania Lermannstadt Athens Entente Zaimis Piraeus Macedonia Thessaly Epirus Greece Constantine Galicia Bukowina Petrograd Lemberg Berlin Carpathians Volhynia Logdon

Different Picture at Colonial on the Sixth

A new film titled The Lineup at Police Headquarters with New York detective George S. Dougherty screens at the Colonial theater next Wednesday the sixth. It promises thrilling scenes including a 60 mile per hour flying boat chase and a rooftop escape, continuing from 3 pm for 10 and 15 cents.

Athens Colonial Theater Police New York George S. Dougherty The Colonial Curtis Dougherty Chinatown

Griffin Case Remanded as Motion for New Trial Overruled

Judge Brand yesterday overruled the extraordinary motion for a new trial in the J W Griffin case and remanded the former Clarke County bank president to jail. The lengthy ruling details prior trials and appeals, with Solicitor Gamble pushing to dismiss and noting forthcoming steps including possible Supreme Court action to certify a bill of exceptions.

Griffin Brand Brands State of Georgia J. W. Griffin Clarke Superior Court W. B. Thomas Court of Appeals J.W. Griffin John B. Gamble Western Judicial Circuit Clarke County W. E. Jackson Co. H. Brand Gamble Gwinnett Court Supreme Court Thomas Judge Brand

Athens area schools set to begin term services

More than five thousand students will start the school year in Athens with public schools opening Wednesday. Enrollment expects 2600 to 2700 in public schools, 800 in State Normal and its training school, 600 to 700 in various private and colored schools, and other institutions planning to begin between mid and late month. Knox Institute starts the 15th with classes on the 18th.

Athens State Normal University and State College of Agriculture Lucy Cobb Knox Institute Jeruel

Georgia Football Warriors Gather for Early Camp Start

With the season near, Georgia plans a Monday start for a 20 to 25 man camp at Athens. Veteran players, reserves, and promising prep standouts will train, conditioning with two mile runs, drills, meals, and evening practice as Georgia eyes a strong October push and a demanding schedule including Clemson, Florida, Navy, Virginia, Auburn, Tech, and Alabama.

University of Georgia Sims White Citadel Clemson Florida Virginia Navy Auburn Furman Tech Athens Georgia Alabama Birmingham Henderson Germany Conyers Thrash McConnell Thompson Garrard Paddock Neville Powell Dezendorf Petrie and Wingate Everett Rigdon Tate Beasley Whitey Davis John Coleman Landon Randolph-Macon Pew Peacock School Atlanta Reynolds Jim Reynolds Bob McWhorter Timon Bowden Redina Frank Ferst Savannah Beck McMichael Gordon Hutchinson Scrubs Alex Davison Riverside

One-piece white frock with lace and satin belt style

Daily fashion note describes a white frock with a lace insert and tucks. It features a full gathered skirt, a satin belt, a silk yoke exposing the neck, and lace-frilled sleeves. Medium size requires 6 yards 40-inch fabric and 41 yards of lace, Pictorial Review Costume No. 6746, sizes 14 to 20 years, price 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Not a Head for Figures Parable from a Sunday School Tale

A father recalls a six year old Warton who quips that since hairs in a head are numbered his dad has little head for figures. The joke reflects a child’s Sunday school remark about counting hairs. The message is a light anecdote on arithmetic and parenting.

Warton

To Make Yourself Unpleasant

A remark on how feigning sympathy for a man about an unknown issue can worsen impressions and create tension by implying you understand his problem better than he does. The idea centers on social awkwardness and the subtle harm of misaligned empathy.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Directory

Local lodge notices list meeting nights and locations for St Elmo Lodge No 81 Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias Max Joseph Building Odd Fellows Hall and more. Officers invite visiting members to attend and provide contact numbers for access.

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Eblmo ‘Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Troy Bhatty C. C.T Williama Lodge I. 0. of F Odd Fellows Max Joseph Jake Joel N. A. Mealor Mt. Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Joseph Clayton, Street B. Veinnon Imino G. Quinn

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