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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1915
Page
13
Officials in Washington face a mystery over a Mexican puzzle situation along the border. The query involves unclear coordinates and conflicting communications between departments delaying a clear policy path.
General Funston and General Nafarette deny responsibility for the Progreso border incident as reports differ over United States troops and Carranza forces. Officials seek clarity while Villa regime envoy Felipe Angeles travels to Washington for a proposed peace conference.
Brownsville Texas September 25. Search for Private Richard J Johnson Troop B Twelfth Cavalry Mount Morris New York reported missing after yesterday's Progreso fight was unsuccessful by late tonight. Two troopers with Johnson said they could not determine what happened after the firing stopped.
Col Max Joseph arrives after weeks in eastern markets buying fall and winter stocks for his department store. A veteran buyer he exercised special care in selections destined to please local shoppers. Mrs Marx, ill in New York, is improving after a few days’ delay.
A historic English rule states that no flesh-eating bird or animal will eat a cat. The ban includes carrion crows that would otherwise feast on dead dogs.
Virginia University announces the Georgia Virginia game will be played in Atlanta since Athens grounds will not be ready in time. Disappointment sweeps Athens and surrounding areas as Virginia faculty rule limits away games to those on opponents grounds. Local officials withheld venue details while Virginia dispatches arrive.
The Twelve Highways to Macon group brings 125 cars and 600 people for a multi day tour across northeast and north Georgia. Stops include Milledgeville Eatonton Athens Commerce Cornelia Dahlonega Helen Dahlonega and Atlanta with nightly entertainment and barbecues. The group returns to Macon by October 6 disbanding there.
A busy Athens program features a daytime balloon ascension, a car convoy to escort visitors from Watkinsville, and a 4 PM welcome. At Sanford Field UGA hosts North Georgia Agricultural College for a 4 30 PM football game as Clayton Street glows with lights. An 8 30 PM torch parade forms Broad Street. Fireworks of color mark a night of parades, reels, bands, open air concerts, and a grand auto parade ending around midnight.
Clarke County Georgia. S Bernstein, President of Peoples Bank, sworn statement of the bank's condition as of September 24 1915. It lists assets including cash items, due from banks, furniture and fixtures, and balance in other items, with total capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits. Bills payable total 25 000.00.
A section of Broadway between 38th and 39th streets collapsed into an excavation for a new subway. One woman died, three people were injured, twenty others fell into the pit, and several workers reportedly remained missing as police assessed the scene in the theatre district.
A vivid advertisement urges readers to order a new suit or overcoat the next day to avoid wearing an old fall suit while friends wear newer outfits. It promotes Columbia Tailoring Co at 128 College Ave with a direct deadline.
Robert C. Arnold announces runs for mayor of Athens subject to Democratic primary action. He pledges to serve if elected and frames campaign around local issues and governance.
Mr. C. A. Scudder has returned from a ten day trip to New York and other Eastern points. He reports strong business conditions and promises a great fall trade. In the city he met major wholesale houses and leading jewelry manufacturers and selected a wide range of silverware and novelties for Athens customers. He aims to offer the latest and finest items for gifts, from modest pieces to large, elegant sets, ensuring local access to reliable selections.
Regional games include Chattanooga 1 Birmingham 3 and 6 innings, Memphis 8 Atlanta 1, Nashville 11 New Orleans 7, Little Rock 5 6 Mobile 3 9 in 7 innings. National results list Pittsburgh Boston 3 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 8 St Louis 3 New York. Chicago 4 Philadelphia 5. American New York vs Cleveland 6 1. Philadelphia 1 3 Chicago 8 5. Washington 1 3 Detroit 5 9. Boston 38 St Louis 2. Federal St Louis 10 Buffalo 4. Pittsburg 2 1. Newark 4 0. Chicago 12 Brooklyn 6. Kansas City Baltimore rain postponed games.
Mary Pickford day at the Elite Theatre tomorrow also marks Souvenir Day for all the ladies. The management will give away a neat keepsake and every visitor will enjoy the Mary Pickford performance and leave with a memento.
The London Chronicle notes a Royal Engineers lieutenant shot a pike in Scotland, a common practice there as pike are slow and surface bask on warm days. Retrieving dogs haul the corpses ashore, reflecting regional hunting habits separate from English methods.
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