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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1913

Page

5

Woodrow Wilson Not Yet Elected 10th Presidency

Special to the Banner reports that Woodrow Wilson has not yet been elected president. Georgia electors gather January 13 at noon in Atlanta to cast votes for president and vice president under state law. If vacancies occur or no majority is reached, the governor or legislature takes action. electors receive pay and travel expenses, with details given for the Georgia Electoral College.

Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson United States Wilson Marshall Georgia Electoral College Washington Senate Montezuma J. M. DuPree

Labor leaders sentenced to long terms in dynamite case

In Indianapolis 38 labor leaders were sentenced to a total of 113 years by Judge A B Anderson for a nationwide dynamite conspiracy. The heaviest term was seven years for Frank M Ryan, with eight six year sentences and twelve three year terms among others.

Indianapolis A. B. Anderson Frank M. Ryan International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Edward Clark Anderson Frank J. Murphy Detroit James Cooley Chicago James A. Coughlin P. F. Farrell New York Hiram Cline Munice Ind Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Herbert 8. Hockin The Iron Workers Union Eugene A. Clancy San Francisco Olaf A. ‘Tvehmoe California Building Trades Council M. J. Young Boston P. A. Cooley New Orleans John T. Butler Buffalo J. E. Munsey Salt Lake City Frank C. Webber P. J. Smith Cleveland Ohio John H. Barry St. Louis C. N. Beam Minneapolis H. W. Leglelner Denver Edward Smythe Jan Is George Anderson G. W. Basey W. Bert Brown Kansas City W. J. McCain Paul J. Morrin William EB. Reddin Milwaukee M. J. Cunnane Philadelphia M. J. Hannon Scranton Murray L. Pennell Springfield Frank J. Higgins Frank K. Painter Omaha Richard H. Houlihan Fred Sherman William C. Bernhardt Cincinnati James B. Ray Peoria William Shupe Fred J. Mooney Duluth Edward B. Phillips Syracuse N. Y Charles Wachtmeister Albert B. Anderson Miller

Athens Quiet Saturday Night Sees No Arrests

A Athens Saturday night passed without a single arrest by city police. Typically holiday weekends bring disorderly conduct cases and arrests, but the city observed good behavior with no bloodshed or notable incidents. Mayor's court met the next morning with no docketed cases from Saturday night.

Athens

New Year's Eve in Gotham Promises Grand Hotel Celebrations

New York report notes hotels along Broadway and Fifth Avenue filled with reservations for New Year’s Eve. Tables are sold out as venues plan enhanced music and cabaret entertainment for the big night.

Gotham New York Broadway Fifth Avenue

Georgia Ranks 44th in State School Efficiency Among 48 States

The Russell Sage Foundation study places Georgia 44th in general school efficiency. It notes the state has the 46th attendance rate at 62.3 percent, the 44th average annual teacher salary at 260 dollars, and low per-child investment in school property. Washington leads, Massachusetts second, New York third, with copies sent to state legislators in 1913.

New York Russell Sage Foundation Foundation Division of Education Georgia Rhode Island United States South Carolina Washington Mississippi Maryland Oregon Massachusetts Commonwealths North Carolina New Mexico Arkansas Alabama California North Caolina New England Atlantic

Twenty seven painters featured in Athens exhibition

Twenty seven well known painters are represented by as many paintings in an Athens exhibition opening January 6 at the University Library. The show was organized for the Athens chapter by the Federation of Artists under Mr Francia C. Jones of New York with support from Miss Mary Butler and Mr Thornton Oakley.

University Athens Federation of Artists Francia C. Jones New York Mary Butler Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Thornton Oakley Philadelphia Chas, Bittenger W. C. Wyeth Treasure Island William P. Silva Mr. Silva Chattanooga Society of Washington Painters Spencer B. Nichols Tiffany le Grande Johnson

Liabilities of Bankrupt Carr Boyd Firm Largely Endorsements

The Bankrupt Carr Boyd & Co of Maysville shows liabilities listing over 213000 with assets more than double. Members Thomas A. Henry Horatio Lyle Frank H. Boyd David R. Marlow H Watkins Charles L. Carr Alonzo B. Smith Francis M. Park B Boyd and B P Carr are named with liabilities largely in personal endorsements for the firm’s paper.

Carr, Boyd & Co Maysville Federal Court Ai Boyd & Co Thomas A. Henry Horatio Lyle Frank H. Boyd David R. Marlow H. D. Watkins Charles L. Carr Alonzo B. Smith Francis M. Park B. Boyd B. P. Carr

Oconee County Ordinary Frank Booth Takes Oath

Judge C H Brand administered the oath of office to Frank Booth recently elected ordinary of Oconee County Watkinaville the county seat. The oath was taken before the superior court judge as provided by practice. Booth will assume duties tomorrow January first.

C. H. Brand Western Circuit of Superior Courts Frank Booth Oconee County Watkinavile State Capitol Brand R. C. Orr Clarke County Wingfield, Sr

Mrs Mary Monteith Buried After Pneumonia Death

Mrs Mary W Monteith died Sunday around noon at Barber street home of her son in law W A Caps from an acute pneumonia attack. She was 70 plus and widow of Major George Monteith a Union soldier from Michigan. Survived by brothers Frank Woodberry Washington DC C K Woodberry New Jersey and Charles Woodberry San Francisco. Daughter Mrs W A Capps of this city. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church with pallbearers W F Dorsey Reese McDuffie Ed Payne Clare D Heidler J W Barnett A Garatha. Interment in Oconee Cemetery.

Mary W. Monteith W. A. Caps Barber Street George Monteith Michigan Frank Woodberry Washington City C. K. Woodberry New Jersey Charles Woodberry San Francisco Mra. W. A. Capps

Clarke's Officers Bonded as Tax Officials Report

Clarke county tax collectors and tax receivers have filed bonds with state officials by law. A tally shows 33 collectors and 24 receivers yet to file by noon Monday. The list includes multiple counties. the governor may declare vacancies for noncompliance. The cotton ginning season ends this week and the final ginners' report is awaited.

Clarke County State House Atlanta Afernoon Georgia Appling Ben Hill Butts Carro Chattahoochee Chattooga Clay Colquitt Crawford Crisp Dade DeKalb Dodge Dough Effingham Glascock Greene Gwinnett Houston Jasper Jenkins Johnson Lincoln McDuffie Monroe Oglethorpe Schley Screven Telfair Toombs Washington Wilcox Worth Carroll Coffee Elbert Floyd Hancock Harris McDu

Clarke County Boy Wins Pure Bred Berkshire Pig Prize

Clarke County boy John Hancock of Athens Ga receives a prize pig offer from the Central of Georgia Railway and Vice President W I Winburn. The letter details shipment of a Berkshire boar valued at 25 dollars and guidance on care, exhibition, and future reports to boost hog and corn farming.

Clarke County WI. Winburn Central of Georgia Railway Weil Savannah John Hancock Athens J. Phil Campbell C. W. Fowler Marietta Georgia M. P. Jarpagin Georgia State College of Agriculture A. Winburn

Verse from Prison by Sixteen Year Old Inmate

A sixteen year old boy jailed on a larceny charge writes a verse from prison asking for leniency and reflecting on Christmas time, life in jail, and the difficulty of reform. He notes harsh treatment, lack of bail, and urges others to avoid trouble and think twice before actions. The poet signs as Lyman Enlerick.

Reformatory Hera Ia Lyman Enlerick

Kill Buzzards and Eliminate Stray Dogs Says Dr Burson

Dr W N Burson, veterinary professor at the State College of Agriculture, urges repeal of protections for buzzards and payment of a bounty for their slaughter. He argues buzzards spread hog cholera by feeding on dead animals, and recommends deep burial of carcasses treated with quick lime. He also advocates eliminating stray dogs to curb disease transmission.

Dr. Burson W. N. Burson State College of Agriculture Burson

Insanity Plea Falls Short in Georgia Murder Case

Atlanta December 20 Governor Brown refused to interfere in the execution of J Edward Brazzell who murdered his 15 year old sweetheart. The usual insanity plea failed as alienists reported against commuting the sentence.

Atlanta Brown J. Edward Brazzell Georgia Arthur Glover Augusta Burge Robert L. Clay

Bold Jewelry Robber Strikes in Atlanta History

Special to the Atlanta columnist reports a brazen jewelry heist as nosth tal Rai Sin aT Oenapa allegedly carried out one of the boldest robberies in local crime history yesterday. Authorities pursue leads and sift clues from the scene.

Ee Ciee Atlanta Oenapa

Jewelry Heist Through Bedroom Window Reported

A thief entered a bedroom and stole jewelry worth $2,000 from a dressing table drawer then escaped via a window before Mrs. Houser who investigated the noises could stop them. The haul included a pearl necklace, two diamond rings, a blue enamel bar pin set with pearls, and a pearl brooch.

Results Tell There Can Be No Doubt About the Results in Athens

Athens resident Mrs J F DeLay reports relief from backache kidney trouble and general health decline after using Noans Kidney Pills. She says nighttime rest improved and kidneys functioned normally after three boxes, praising the remedy highly.

Athens Noan Dean

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Sage Foundation Investigations Empire State of the South Judge Brand Superior Court Mary Monteith A. WM Clarke Bond Railroad
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