Rev A G Richards Accepts Call to Emmanuel Church
Special to the Banner. Rev A G Richards, long time rector of Trinity Episcopal in Mobile since 1911, will leave for Athens Georgia to become rector of Emmanuel Church. He will succeed Rev Troy Beatty, who led the Athens church for nearly twenty years before moving to Grace Church Memphis. Richards visited Athens recently and conducted services on November 19. He is a Western Maryland native and Hobart College graduate. Fans and members welcomed him warmly after hearing him preach.
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Mobile
A. G. Richards
Trinity Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Church
Athens
Athents
Mr. Richards
Lake Forest
Chicago
Imi
Strong
Maryland
Hobart College
Hmmanuel Church
Uprising Over High Cost Of Living Causes Near Panic
New York dispatch reports a semi panic among Thanksgiving turkey dealers as buyers refuse to meet high prices. Hartigan, weights and measures commissioner, cites westward poultry shipments aimed at high prices and a boycott lowering demand. Congress prepares to debate relief measures with bills on a food embargo and differing views on its effectiveness.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph H. Hartigan
Cornelius F. Burns
Troy
Hartigan
West
Congress
Washington
Fitzgerald
Mann
Wes Here
National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits Soon
Chicago plans a December 4 9 National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits with immigration and colonization topics. Officials and lawmakers will discuss literacy tests postwar migration farm labor and related policy while Frederic C Howe outlines a national plan for immigrant distribution to aid farming regions. Also the National Agricultural Teachers of Rural Economics meet in Chicago during the same week to advance rural schooling nationwide and reflect on farm women needs and Roosevelt Commission findings.
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Chicago
United States
Charles W. Holman
Congress
Frederic C. Howe
United States Commissioner of Immigration
New York
America
Mr. Howe
Roosevelt Country Life Commission
Death of J N Booth Keeps Athens City in Shock
Yesterday morning at four o clock in Athens John N Booth aged sixty seven died after a brief illness. A forty year resident he helped found local business and a past city council member. Survived by wife Rosalie. son Johnny Booth. daughters Mrs Thomas Green Chatsworth Mrs Frank Spivey Batonton and Miss Rosalie Booth Athens.
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J. N. Booth
John N. Booth
Mr. Booth
Athens
Booth
Rosalie Booth
Johnny Booth
Thomas Green
Chatsworth
Frank Spivey
Batonton
Col Joe Deadwyler to Speak at Milledgeville Memorial
Col Joe L. Deadwyler will travel to Milledgeville Saturday evening to be the guest of the Bika lodge for a memorial occasion. He will serve as the orator on the order's commemorative event.
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Joe Deadwyler
Milledgeville
Joe L. Deadwyler
Bika Lodge
Order
Germany’s note on forced Greek diplomat exit forwarded to Britain
Washington on November 29 reports Germany protests Britain over the expulsion of Teutonic diplomats from Athens. The note is to be transmitted to Britain as requested, though surprise is voiced since French Admiral DuFourat handled Greece negotiations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
Athens
Britain
DuFourat
Greece
Lipscomb & Co Earns Rapid Insurance Growth in Athens
Lipscomb and Co the live and progressive agency in Athens Ga shows rising premiums this year reflecting strong insurance demand. Frank A Lipscomb leads a noted local agency recognized nationwide for expertise and growth. The Insurance Field reports premiums exceeding eighty thousand dollars for the first nine months, up seventy two percent from 1915, with full year projections around forty five thousand. The firm runs a vigorous advertising push including a full page feature in the Athens Banner highlighting the Henry Evans fleet.
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Athens
Frank A. Lipscomb
Miums
Henry Evans
Progressive demurrage scale authorized by ICC
Washington November 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission has authorized railroads to establish and maintain until May 1 next a new progressive demurrage scale replacing the old flat rate. Two free days are allowed then one dollar the third day two dollars the fourth day three the fifth day and five dollars the sixth and each day thereafter. The schedule is an emergency measure to relieve car shortages.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Four Die and Five Hurt in Florida Dynamite Blast
By Associated Press. Miami, Nov. 29 Four negro workers were killed and five badly wounded at Cutter in this county when dynamite exploded while they labored on the William Deering Canal. The blast occurred today and the victims, all men, were engaged in canal construction. Investigators began examining the scene and sourcing the cause of the explosion. Local officials coordinated with state authorities to determine details and potential safety lapses.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Cutter
This County
William Deering
Soldier killed while going home on leave
Atlanta Georgia November 29 Westley Hill Mulligan of Piedmont South Carolina a serviceman was killed tonight when he fell from a train while crossing the Chattahoochee river trestle He was not with the First South Carolina infantry returning from El Paso but was en route home on furlough
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Atlanta
Westley Hill Mulligan
Piedmont
Chattahoochee River
First
South Carolina Infantry
el Paso
Preventing a New Cotton Pest Quarantine Discussed
Atlanta Ga Nov 29 The Georgia state board of entomology will consider a quarantine against Texas Southern California and Arizona at the December meeting to guard against importation of pink cotton boll worm transmitted by imported cotton seed. Many seeds are purchased by Georgia farmers from those states where quarantines are being considered.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Texas
California
Arizona
State Board of Entomology
Gerrard Interactions on Deportation and Berlin Talks
Gerard conferred with the president on the deportation issue and commented on Germany's treatment of Bulgarians. The president stressed the unfavorable impression here on that recount and reiterated in the United States. Ambossad or Gerard jiast tonight for New York. He sails for Berlin in December.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
United States
Gerard Jist
New York
Berlin
Villa controls. Chill city news from El Paso
A fragmented El Paso report notes Villa holds much of the city after a siege day. A refugee says forces control key parts, while civilians seek safety as fighting continues and rumors of relief attempts spread amid confusion.
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el Paso
Tex
Tillman Daughter Weds John W. Shuler in Trenton
Trenton C November 29 Miss Sally May Tillman daughter of U S Senator Ben Tillman married tonight to John W Shuler of Batesburg South Carolina in Trenton.
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Associated Press
Trenton
8. C
Sally May Tillman
United States
Ben Tillman
John W. Shuler
Batesburg
Thanksgiving relief given through church collections
President Wilson urged Thanksgiving donations for war relief to be carried out in churches nationwide tomorrow. Cardinal Farley orders Catholic offerings in his archdiocese to go to Europe relief, while Episcopal and other churches contribute ponds to the Red Cross. Charities will still provide their usual Thanksgiving dinners despite high food costs.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Cardinal Farley
Europe
Episcopal
Red Cross
Banner Tastes Good Things Industrial Students Made
Judia Jackson Harris lauds students in the Model and Training School for Colored Youth in Clarke County presenting a banner with samples from domestic workshops including high-grade chow chow. The remark highlights trained young colored workers in industrial domestic science training and farm and home economics.
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Judia’ Jackson Harris
Clarke
Municipal Election Set in Atlanta for Next Wednesday
Atlanta officials announce arrangements for the municipal general election to be held next Wednesday. Polling places have been designated and managers appointed. The race centers on engineer C. M. Corrie opposing Asa G. Candler, the Democratic nominee.
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Atlanta
C. M. Corrie
Southern Railroad
Asa G. Candler
Contracts Set Washington Battleships Submarines Awarded
Secretary Daniels awarded contracts for 65 million dollars in fighting craft including four battleships at 311 million each, two fleet submarines at about 1.19 million each, and twenty seven coast submarines at about 700 thousand each. Two battleships were awarded to New York Ship Building Company and Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company. The ships will be sister ships to the Florida and Tennessee, carry sixteen inch rifles, and displace 80,500 tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Congress
New York Ship Building Company
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Tennessee
Refusal to grant safe conduct for new ambassador Tarnowski
Washington reports that the United States has asked Great Britain and France to reconsider their refusal to grant safe conduct to Tarnowski the new Austro Hungarian ambassador. The note bases its case on international right rather than courtesy and warns of the adverse opinion in the United States if the request is ignored. A difficult situation could arise if responses are unsatisfactory.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Tarnowski
Armenian Refugees Hunted Like Animals Reach Caucasus
A Special to the Banner reports thousands of starving Armenian refugees fleeing Turkey into the Russian Caucasus. Cables from Constan tinople Tiflis Tabris and Beirut say relief funds of 3000000 are insufficient as demand reaches 100000 monthly in one district. Missionaries Reynolds Yarrow and Maynard note refugees hiding in caves and ask for 100000 bedding and 200000 to employ seven thousand women for six months at a dollar a week. Distress follows eighteen hour funding delays from Tabriz.
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New York
Turkey
Russian Caucasus
State Department
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
Fifth Avenue
Constantnople
Titi
Tiflis
Tabris
Beirut
Ameriocan
George C. Reynolds
Van
Ernest A. Yarrow
Harrison A. Maynard
Erivan
Alexandropol
Reynolds
Yarrow
Maynard
Tabriz
Watson Trial Opens Defense In Jeffersonian Case
Thomas E. B. Watson described the general nature of his writings in his defense. He said only rare mailings occurred and copies were sent by workers or express. Former Governors Brown and McDaniel testified to his good character as other witnesses were examined. The trial resumes Thanksgiving day with a jury likely by Thursday night.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Thomas EB. Watson
Jeffersonian Company
Express
Brown
McDaniel
Thanksgiving Day in Washington Observed by President
Washington Nov 29 The President and Mrs Wilson will attend morning church services and an evening relief ball at the Navy Yard. Many officials diplomats and congressmen join the Pan American mass and luncheon at St Patrick's Catholic church as government offices close for the holiday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Governor Spends Turkey Day on the Border
A day-letter to Mrs Harris reveals Governor Harris mentions preparations for a general inspection of Georgia troops. He notes troops are guarding the border and keeping alert as the situation remains undetermined. He will depart El Paso Friday, arrive Atlanta Sunday.
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Amalta
Harris
Hoe
Georgia
el Paso
Atlanta
Dean Ritchie Improving After Acute Appendicitis
News from the State Normal School confirms Dean Horace B. Ritchie is recovering steadily after an acute attack of appendicitis followed by an operation. Meanwhile American relief efforts report funds needed rise to $100,000 monthly, with over fifty localities under current aid. A cable from Beirut thanks American generosity as remittances arrive to sustain aid until the 1916 Christmas Ship arrives in Syria. The navy collier Caesar, to depart New York in December, will ship 1,000 cases of condensed milk and other provisions for Armenia Palestine and Syria, with government rules requiring all cargo to be new, including warm clothing and blankets.
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Dean Ritchie
State Normal
Horace B. Ritchie
State Normal School
State Department
Beirut
Syria
Armenia
Palestine
New York
Brooklyn
Verdicts in City Court Reach Mixed Outcomes
In city court yesterday a verdict for Aetna Accident and Liability Co against Watson and Hale awarded 356.40 after a two day trial. The jury also ruled for Bexler Co against Yarbrough. No court today due to Thanksgiving holiday. court resumes tomorrow morning.
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Aetna Accident and Liability Company
Watcom and Hale
Plaintif Company
Watson
Hale
Bexler Company Ve. Yarbrough
Glenn Lodge Plans Unusually Large Annual Meeting
Glenn Lodge announces a highly significant annual meeting on December ith to include election of officers and other important business. Notices mailed to all members urge attendance, with reminders urging prompt replies. The message hints at a strong turnout and notable items on the agenda.
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Glenn Lodge
C. F
Noticon
Carl
Major W F Slaton Dies Suddenly at 85 in Atlanta
Special to the Banner Atlanta Ga Nov 29 Major William F Slaton pioneer Atlanta citizen gallant Confederate veteran and educator died suddenly at his Courtland street home at 10 20 am He would have reached eighty six on his upcoming birthday His family and Georgia Alabama circles mourn his passing after a week of slight indisposition and preserved faculties.
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Atlanta
William F. Slaton
Courtland Street
Staton
Georgia
Alabama
Atlanta Veterinarians eye 1917 national convention
Dr. Charles E. Cotton of Minneapolis, president of the American Veterinary Association, received an invitation for Atlanta to host the 1917 national convention. The 1916 meeting moved from New Orleans due to foot and mouth disease, with the South seen as a rising center for cattle interests.
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Atlanta
Charles E. Cotton
Minneapolis
American Veterinarian Association
New Orleans
South
Convicted Murderer Overton Taken to Jefferson Jail
David D. Overton, convicted of murdering former Probate Judge Lawlor, was rushed to Birmingham for safe keeping and placed in the Jefferson county jail. An editorial note from The Walton News asks about an electric rail line from Athens to Atlanta via Monroe as a potential paying venture.
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Overton
Birmingham
Associated Press
Ala
David D. Overton
Lawlor
Jefferson County
Walton News
Athens
Atlanta
Monroe
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Duce
Lipscomb & Company
Florida
Gerrard
Villa
Sen. Tillman
Glenn Lodge Planning Great Annual Meeting
W. F. Slaton
Moted
John M. Slaton
W. M. Slaton
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