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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1916

Page

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Clarke County Delegates Named After Official Primary Figures

Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee met in the city courthouse to canvass the primary results from seven rural precincts and the city. Delegates to the Macon convention were elected from Dorsey supporters with alternates named, including substitutions to balance representation. An $200 National Democratic campaign fund appropriation was approved, and the committee reported official governor, secretary, and various state and county race totals.

Clarke Macon Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee Howell Inwin Court House Couintry Fortson Court of Appeals Jenkins Bloodworth Stephens Dorsey Erwin Messrs E. H. Dorsey Harry Hodgson E. K. Lumpkin, Jr T.green S. Johnson JA Dy Bradwell Pengain Dorsey Club R Dobbs P. S. Johnson Percy Johnson Mr. Dobbs P. S Percy Mr. Green Bob Davis T. F. Green G. c. Thomas National Democratic Campaign Fund Executive Committee

Eight Hour Law Sparks Railways Boomerang Claim

Samuel G Dun editor of the Railway Magazine told Mackinac Island that the eight hour law may boomerang on railroads. He argued the law fixes an eight hour pay day not eight hour work day and that railways cannot pay less than eight hours work for a day’s wage.

Associated Press Mackinac Island Samuel G. Dun Railway

Gerard Taken to Task by Germans

Berlin reports James W. Gerard the American ambassador to Germany faced sharp criticism from the German press. Gerard was quoted as questioning how district representatives could push ruthless submarine warfare despite export interests to America. The press calls his remark presumptuous and accuses him of misreading German policy as driven by American export concerns.

Associated Press Berlin James W. Gerard Germany Sestion of Gerard America

Hundred Cities Seek Armory Plant Site Hearings

More than a hundred cities offered sites to the Navy for an 11 million dollar government armor plate plant at hearings in Washington. Officials indicated no private plant sales were likely and favored starting construction once a site is chosen.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department Naval

Vaudeville Sullivan-Considine Opens At Colonial Tonight

Athens welcomes the vaudeville season with the Sullivan Considine show at the Colonial. Opening acts include Haughey's orchestra Rapelli and Baby Violet Stroud with family acts. Evening performances at 8 and 9:30, with a Saturday matinee for ladies and children.

Sullivan-Considine Colonial Tonight Athens Haughey Rapelli June Dixon Violet Stroud Violet

French Drive German Trenches North of Peronne

Paris reports French forces north of Peronne have held the Bethune Peronne road salient and seized the German trench system south of Le Priez farm near Bouchavenos. In two days of heavy fighting they claim 2,300 German troops captured and many guns.

Associated Press Washington Peronne Bethune-Peronne Bouchavenos le Priez Coubles Somme Fleury Verdun Paris

Democratic fund drive seeks $1000 from city and county

The Democratic National Committee formed a nine member state at large committee including H J Rowe to secure funds for the national campaign. The Banner reports a local committee will canvass the city and county with a goal of one thousand dollars, with a two hundred dollar county contribution approved.

Democratic National Committee H. J. Rowe National Democratic Banner Rowe Blanton E. Fortson Wilson United States

Revival series to be held at Young Harris church

The pastor of Athens Young Harris Methodist Church announces a ten day revival beginning next Sunday at 11 o clock with Miss Carabel Wilks of Quitman Ga assisting. Wilks, though not ordained, is a respected Bible teacher and will lead sessions at 4 pm and 8 pm daily. The public is invited and transit stops at the church.

Young Harris Methodist Church Boulevard Athens Scoville Carabel Wilks Quitman Miss Wilks Methodist Church Kingdom of Christ

Dunne 15 Named In Chicago Primaries For Governor

Former Congressman Frank C Lowden of Oregon Illinois and Governor H Edward F Dunne were nominated in today's primaries by large pluralities for the governor by the republicans and democrats respectively Lowden carried Chicago and down state counties Dunne carried Chicago on a two to none basis in downstate counties James R Mann Republican leader was re nominated The hot congressional race centers on William Lorimer and Arthur W Fulton Early returns show Fulton 15 votes ahead

Associated Press Chicago Frank C. Lowden Oregon Illinois H Edward F. Dunne Lowden Downstate Dunne James R. Mann House William Lorrimer United States Senate Arthur W. Fulton Fulton

Arnold & Abny Advertise Fresh Chips and Raisin Bread

Local notice advertising fresh potato chips and raisin bread offered this afternoon by Arnold & Abny.

Arnold & Abnby

Apalachee Baptist Association Meets at Bethabara Church

The Apalachee Baptist Association is in session at Bethabara church near Bogart with dozens of churches from three to four counties attending though Clarke county is not included. Athens residents are present and the meeting runs through today and tomorrow with strong attendance yesterday.

Apalachee Baptist Association Clarke County Bethabara Church Bogart Athens

Winder Schools Open in Splendid New Building

Winder Georgia public schools with over 500 pupils begin the year in a magnificent new 40000 dollar building praised by Superintendent Cash and Assistant Superintendent Maughan as among Georgia’s finest school facilities.

Winder Cash Sidney Maughan Georgia

Death Claim of Mrs Selesther Vaughan at Home

Mrs Selesther Vaughan aged fifty eight died yesterday afternoon at her residence 826 Oconee street about 8 30 p m after an illness. Funeral to be held at the residence conducted by Rev E W Jones Oconee street Methodist church and Rev Willie M Saye Baptist minister. Survived by two daughters Mrs S G Baughoum and Mrs W T Mize both of this city.

Selesther Vaughan Oconee Street Messrs Enoch W. Jones Oconee Street Methodist Church Willie M. Saye S G. Baughoum W. T. Mize

Weather disturbance crosses Florida peninsular

Reports to the weather bureau indicate a southern disturbance crossed the Florida peninsula with its center near the mouth of the Apalachicola River. It remains of slight intensity but produced general showers across the South Atlantic and Gulf states.

Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Florida Peninsular Appalachicola River South Atlantic Gulf States

Dorsey Trails in Convention Votes Rumor Surfaces

From Columbia South Carolina virtually complete returns in the run off primary show Governor Manning leading Cole L Blease by about 5 000 votes Manning 70 916 Blease 66 181 with about 1 000 ballots left Cansler defeats Fant for railroad commissioner Dominick defeats Aiken in the Third district

Associated Press Columbia S. C South Carolina Richard S. Manning Cole L. Blease Manning Blease James Cansler Albert Fant F. H. Dominick Wyatt Aiken

Grip of Strike Forces New York Transit Shutdown

New York remains in a citywide transit strike as Mayor Mitchell and the public service commission fail to secure arbitration with trolley officials. Night surface car suspensions in Manhattan and the Bronx disrupt travel while elevated trains and subways run sparsely. The mayor signals urgent action and an omni bus line may emerge in thirty days pending franchise approval. A parade of striking carmen is planned for tomorrow followed by a mass meeting addressed by Samuel Gompers.

Associated Press New York Mitchell Public Service Commission Manhattan Bronx Carmen Samuel Gompers

Mr Brown thanks Clarke County voters in card

Representative L C Brown expresses gratitude for the voters who gave him a handsome majority and re election to the state legislature. He pledges earnest efforts for Clarke county institutions and people, asking the community to judge him worthy of the trust.

L. C. Brown Clarke County

President at Deathbed of Wilson's Sister

President Wilson returns to Long Branch after visiting his dying sister Mrs Anne E Howe. No political engagements planned as he weighs upcoming speeches in St Louis and Baltimore and a trip to Albuquerque depending on her condition.

Associated Press Long Branch Wilson Anne E. Howe St. Louis Baltimore Albuquerque New Mexico

Poindexter Nominated Again in Seattle Primary

Miles Pondexter, formerly a Republican senator elected six years ago, was renominated by the Republicans in Seattle after leaving the Progressive party four years ago, defeating incumbent Congressman William B. Humphreys. The snippet mentions Corn and tender corn as unrelated filler.

Associated Press Seattle Miles Pondexter Progressive Party William B. Humphreys

Price Brown race unsettled in Georgia primary

Atlanta Sept. 13 Hugh M. Dorsey led in the Democratic primary with a majority of the popular vote and a convention tally of 244 as state returns showed him ahead of Nat E. Harris L. G. Hardman and Joseph E. Pottle. Price Brown race remained tight with Price at 152 convention votes and Brown at 182 as 20 counties yet to report.

National Democratic Campaign Organization Wilson Marshall Executive Committee Harris Dorsey Hardman Pottle Cook Wright Dobbs Walker Ite Associated Press Atlanta Macon Hugh M. Dorsey Nat E. Harris L. G. Hardman Joseph E. Pottle J. J. Brown J. D. Price D. M. Hughes W. W Price Brown Price-Brown Price Brown

Hotel Man Indicted for Wife and Officer Murders

Alpine Texas Sept 13 Harry J Spannell Alpine hotel proprietor indicted for the murder of his wife and Lieutenant Colonel Butler of the Sixth United States cavalry. Spannell to be brought from El Paso for trial. Mrs Spannell and Colonel Butler were shot last July while riding in Spannell’s automobile.

Associated Press Alpine Texas Harry J. Spannell Butler Sixth United States Cavalry Spannell el Paso

Specials Today at Delicatessen Shop

California Tokay Grapes 15c a lb. California Oranges Michigan Peaches Virginia Apples Colorado Celery Tomatoes. Phone 1131.

California Michigan Virginia Colorado

Death of Margie Anthony Near Center Georgia

Five months old Margie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anthony, died at their home near Center Georgia early this morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Murray Burial Ground at 10 o clock with Rev. J. Loring conducting.

Banner Center Margie A. M. Anthony Murray Burial Ground J. Loring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Press OF Arnold & Abney Beck Judge Court of Appeals Wade R. B. Russell Hodges C. M. Candler Candler Peeples J. A. Perry Perry McLendon Judges Court of Appeals Cozart Fullbright George Graham Grogan Hutcheson Jones Kimsey Luke Skeen Yeomans Eighth District Tribble Western Circuit Gamble Dean Arnold Stevens du Bose von der Lieth Valveno George Elliott Dixieland Strum River Hermannstadt Transylvania Rumania Carpathians Petrograd Gulf of Riga Black Sea Constanza ITY National Democratic Fund E. R. Hodgson, Sr J. J. Wilkins Jerome Michael John White Morton T. W. Rucker John W. Welch Jeptha H. Rucker South Georgia Frank Lowden Edward Dunne Apalachee Baptist Association Meeting Selesther Vaughn Arnold & Abndy MR. Brown Poindexter Indications Price Tex
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