Seven Southeastern colleges push for S I A A meeting
Seven dissenting colleges at Atlanta press President Riggs and the executive committee to convene a special S I A A session on July 18 1914 to address equalization of education rules about the one year eligibility and restrictions on colleges outside the association. Georgia Tech Sewanee Alabama Vanderbilt Auburn Clemson and others send reps and push for reform amid tensions over control and member eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
W. M. Riggs
Association
Riggs
Vanderbilt University
Commodores
William M. Riggs
Georgia
W. Sanford
Hugh M. Gordon, Jr
John Welch Tech
J. B. Crenshaw
J. W Heisman
W. A. Alexander
Alabama
George M. Denny
W. M. Friedman
Vanderbilt
Charles C. Trabue
Sewanee
Harris Cope
Auburn
Thomas Brags Blemson
John Gantt
Mr. Gordon
Horticulturists Plan Summer Meet in Griffin August Fifth and Sixth
Letter from Dr T H McHatton secretary of the Georgia State Horticultural Society details a summer meeting August 5 and 6 in Griffin with papers of interest, visits to the Georgia Experiment Station and Mr Mark Riegel's farm, and reduced excursion rates from within the state. The plan includes potential dues reduction and requests publicity. The Georgia Apple Growers Association will meet simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. McHatton
State Horticultural Society
Athens
Georgia State Horticultural Society
Griffin
Georgia Apple Growers’ Association
Georgia Experiment Station
Mark Riegel
Riegel
Mediation Near End as U S Mexico Talks Progress
Niagara Fails July 1 Associated Press reports that mediators announced virtual settlement of the conflict with Mexico. Dagama said the main external issues are resolved while internal Mexican problems remain to be addressed by factions. Wilson favored self settlement with no foreign interference. Carranza’s note of peace was acknowledged and published tomorrow. Huerta delegates received talks authority. Future meetings likely in New York or Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Mexico
Dagama
Brasil
Dagams
Alwiga
America
Wilson
Washington
Carranga
Carranza
Huerta
Mediation Board
New York
Genator
Cufamins
Senate
Administration Trade Commission
KIA
Commission
Cummins
Newlands
Trade Commission
Good Citizen Landrum Dies at Eighty Eight in Oglethorpe
Columbus J. Landrum known as Uncle Sum of Oglethorpe County died Tuesday evening at his home in Stephens at age eighty eight after years of suffering from cancer. A longtime Antioch School teacher and Antioch Church pillar, he guided many in character and faith and was trusted for balanced public policy judgment throughout his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe Echo
Columbus J. Landrum
Stephens
Oglethorpe County
Sum” Landrum
Old Antioch School
Old
Antioch
Cotton Condition Report Shows Decline in June Figures
A Bureau report places the cotton condition at 80.7 percent of normal on June 25, with 36,960,000 acres in cultivation in the states. Comparisons show 37,089,000 acres last year and 24,282,000 in 1912. State readings include Georgia and Texas with varying condition percentages, and the next July 25 report will be issued after noon on Friday, July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By. Press
Washington, J
Plante
Georgia
Texas
Brewer Versus Southern Express Company Verdict Granted
In the case of Brewer against the Southern Express Company a suit for 5000 damages for personal injuries the jury yesterday afternoon returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The case was hard fought and the victory was a fine one for the attorneys representing Mr Brewer Messrs T J Shackelford and Young Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Southern Express Company
Messrs
T. J. Shackelford
Young Davis
Davis
Bank Stockholders Ratify Officers After Meeting Shuffle
Citizens Bank and Trust Company stockholders met yesterday and ratified officers chosen earlier. J. D. Flanigen and H. H. Gordon Jr. named cashier and assistant cashier, W. S. Johns as director, with a slate including A. C. Erwin and J. H. Patman among others. The bank reports strong business in its first week post reorganization. A public note references anti trust law debates in the Senate and remarks on a respected deceased local figure with surviving children Prof. L. M. Landrum and Mrs. A. J. Young. Funeral services were held at Antioch Church and burial in Stephens Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Tr. J.! Dents
C. D. Flanigen
H. H. Gordon, Jr
Harvey Stovall
Easistant
W. 8. Johns
A. C. Erwin
C. D. Planigen
B. B. Fortson
B. F Hardeman
J H Griffeth
E. J. Crawford
J. H. Patman
L. M. Landrum
Cit
Cit{izen of Atlanta, and Mrs. A. J. Young, of Maxeys
Stephens Cemetery
Antioch Church
Suffrage activists pressure House rules committee in July session
Washington reports say women suffragists led by Elsie Hill pressured the House rules committee to meet for debating immediate consideration of prohibition and suffrage measures. The meeting was postponed to August first amid fears of a trap as committee members and hosts circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Capital
House
House Rules Committee
Joel
Elsie Hill
Norwalk
Conn
Henry
Rules Committee
Texas
Poll
North Carolina
Campbell
Kansas
Lenroct
Wisconsin
Major Kendrick in Summer Work at Cadet Corps
Major Kendrick, commandant of the University of Georgia cadet corps, leaves for duty in summer camps and maneuvers with the national guard. He will command a regiment at Yukon Florida then two regiments in Augusta, returning to Athens around August 13. Georgia legislators face women’s franchise demands in Washington compares braveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
University of Georgia Cadet Corps
National Guard
War Department
Yukon
Fla
Augusta
Athens
Georgia
Washington
Barrow County Created After Nine Years Fight
The Georgia Senate approved a constitutional amendment to form Barrow County with Winder as the county seat. The vote was 33 to 7 after efforts to block the bill, led by A. H. Burts, failed. Senator R. T. Dubose guided the measure, ensuring it would pass for a new county carved from Jackson Walton and Gwinnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Barrow County
Winder
Georgia
Senate
House
Adams
Hall County
Sendon
R. T. DuBose
Athens
DuBose
Quick
Senator DuBose
Burts
Anderson
B. 8. Miller
Twenty-fourth
Shake up at Southern R R offices names Gillespie in Athens
Mr B G Gillespie succeeds N1 as Southern Railway agent in Athens effective July 1. He comes highly recommended and has served as legal agent in Athens and Gainesville Ga with the line. W L Jackson and C N Duncan named to key roles. both praised for gentlemanly conduct. Athens welcomes the trio as dependable representatives for shipping and travel needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Gillespie
N.1
Southern Railway
Gillespie
Athens
Mir. Gillespie
Jas
Gainesville
Toccoa
Mr. Gillespie
Georgia
Thonsande
Galiesville
W. L. Jackson
C. N. Duncan
Buford
Brunswick Jury Frees Slayer of Prof Hart in Self Defense
Special to The Banner Brunswick Ga July 1 After a long deliberation the jury found J W Thompson not guilty in the death of Prof J W Hart on Jekyl Island May 29 The panel reportedly stood eleven for acquittal and one for conviction The defense argued self defense noting Hart ordered Thompson off the beach and reportedly drew a revolver while Thompson faced no armed weapon The verdict surprised many locals who expected manslaughter rather than full acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
J. W. Thompson
J. W. Hart
Jekyl Island
Prof. Hart
Thompson
Jekyl
Oldest Woman President of a Bank in Georgia Now Dead
Special to the Banner Jefferson Georgia July 1 Mrs Sarah Turner died tonight after a long febleness and illness. She was past eighty and long active in life. She was among the first women to be bank president serving Jefferson Banking Company until death. Her son John Turner is cashier. The funeral will be Friday from home and burial in Oconee cemetery beside husband and daughter. She once lived in Athens and remained interested in that city. She recently offered to contribute to the new Central Presbyterian and gave chairs for the first service. A remarkable woman with practical banking skill and strong character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cscc Oee
Winder
Jackson
Walton and Gwinnett
Barrow
David C. Barrow
Univer
City of
Jefferson
Sarah Turner
Jefferson Banking Company
John ©. Turner
Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Cliss Fannie Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern
Hugh Gordon
Crenshaw
Tech
Denny
C. C. Trabue
Vanderbil University
Tom Bragg
Clemson
Mr.Bragg
L.A. A
Pee le E
Ae Eee
Oglethorpe
Bureau Report
THE
Gollies
Congress
Slone
Florida
Barrow County Safe
Blever
A.H. Burts
R. R
Hart
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!