Athens Woman's Club backs fund for Crawford Long infirmary
The Athens Woman's Club met at Mrs. J Z Hoke's home to endorse transferring all current and future Crawford Long Memorial Fund money to Chancellor D C Barrow for enlarging and equipping the Crawford W Long Infirmary on the University of Georgia campus. The group set a $100 grading and beautifying provision for grounds between the infirmary and Lumpkin Street and approved issuing a club yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Woman's Club
J. Z. Hoke
Florence Long Barrow
A. E. Crawford
D. C. Barrow
Crawford W. Long
University of Georgia
Lumpkin Street
Crawford Long
Barrow
J. W. Chipley
Crawford W. Long Infirmary
University
A. 8. Parker
Cobb Lampkin
Chas, Whittle
Mesdames J
Ordinary court disposes many probate matters this week
In the court of ordinary several estates received dismissions and letters of administration. Cases include permanent administration for Mrs. Cora M. Hicks, administrator for Frank W. Hicks. distributions of yearly support to Susie Barnett and Netie Vincent. discharge of several Administrators including David C. Barrow and Leila Franklin. and probate of the wills of Allen H. Talmage and Stephen Upson Sr. Applications include leave to sell Georgia Railroad stock and a five year lease for the Classic theater property warded to W. H. Shelton while living in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. H. Brown
Nellie M., Brown
Susie Barnett
Cora M. Hicks
Frank W. Hicks
David C. Barrow
Leila Franklin
J. J. C. McMahan
Capt. McMahan
Louise Smith
Herman Smith
Netie Vincent
Thos. P. Vincent
Stephen Upson
Ward
W. H. Shelton
McDowell
Ireland
Woman Charged in Husband’s Death Near Winterville
Mrs. Joseph Johnson, 22, arrested in Sped, North Carolina, after her husband was found dead in the road with a revolver beside him following a Saturday night drive. She claims an unknown shooter fired from the roadside. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday as she tends to a sick daughter. The report also notes a local six o’clock barbecue in Winterville and visits from relatives.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Joseph Johnson
Sped
Johnson
Linton Pittard
Winter's Grove
Bird Shipp
Bird
J. T
New Charter Bill For Athens Passed By Senate
Special to The Banner. Athens enters a new government model with five elected managers selecting a superintendent to run city operations. The bill sets pay limits, specifies a two year term for the chief executive, and requires civil service exams for department appointments. The measure mirrors Dayton Ohio practice and follows earlier failed commission plans.
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Atlanta
R. T. DuBose
Athens
Dayton
Ohio
Senate
A.J. Cobb
Supreme Court
Chamber of Commerce
DuBose
Rrespond
Senator DuBose
Police
Athens Replies Over County Aid And City Work In Athens
Athens Georgia letter from Tate Wright on July 7 1914 to the Mayor and Council defends county efforts within city limits. It lists graded streets bridges sidewalks paving and university projects funded and maintained by the county. The letter asserts county aid and asks for harmonious relations while disputing city resolutions.
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Athens
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Grand Jury
Oak Street
Whitehall Road
Milledge Avenue
Princeton Road
Lumpkin Street
Barnett Shoals
Winterville
Elberton
Sandy Creek
City of
Oconee Street
Broad Street
River Street
College Avenue
Trail Creek
Washington Street
Old Court House
Belgium
Lumpkin Hill
University of Georgia
Ball Park
University
Court House
Prince Avenue
Board of Commissioners
Tate Wright
Japan Founds Society to Cultivate Nations Understanding
Tokyo July 7 Baron Shibusawa and leading Japanese businessmen plan a new society to foster better understanding between Japan and the United States Canada New Zealand and Australia. It aims to address Australia and New Zealand first while also working with the United States Canada and China through exchanges visits and publicity to reduce misstatements and misunderstandings. The move signals Japan seeking peace to expand commerce and industry.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
United States
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Baron Shibusawa
China
Yanai Yamamoto
The
Japanese Peace Society
London
Equal Suffrage and Equal Pay Debate Moves Forward
St Paul July 7 The resolutions committee agreed to report to the National Educational Association convention a resolution approving woman's suffrage and equal pay for teachers regardless of sex. Dr David Starr Jordan of Stanford University was elected president after Dr David B Johnson of Rock Hill withdrew his candidacy.
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Resolutions Committee
National Educational Association
David Starr ‘Jordan
Leland Stanford University
David B. Johnson
Rock Hill
South
Ming
Carman says wife told all truth in Bailey murder
Freeport New York July 7 no new clues in the Louise Bailey killing in Dr Edwin Carman’s office. Carman says his wife told authorities the whole truth and is not connected to the shooting. The grand jury to hear the case next Thursday. An unidentified man claims a woman paid a gunman to obtain a revolver and break the window. The gunman and woman allegedly escaped in opposite directions. Officials say the witness can be produced when needed.
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Freeport
N. Y
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Carman
Grand Jury
National Detective Agency
Smith
Atlanta Surrenders to Montgomery for Regional Bank Convention
The Atlanta Clearing House abandons plans to host the directors’ convention, inviting it to Montgomery on July 8. George H. Malone of Dothan is favored to be Alabama’s pick, while opponent McLane Tilton faces counterattacks. New Orleans Clearing House later rescinds its Tilton endorsement after a misapprehension.
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Atlanta
Government Regional Bank
Montgomery
Montgomery Clearing House Association
Atlanta Clearing House
Alabama
George H. Malone
Dothan
Malone
Country Bank
McLane Tilton
New Orleans
Tilton
Clearing House
J. R. Stevens
Accident at University Leaves Miss Alice Jackson with Arm Fracture
Friends of Miss Alice Jackson regret to report an accident yesterday when she fell on the pavement sustaining a fracture of one arm. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the University where several tutors located its premises were present but did not provide reasons or commentary.
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Alice Jackson
McCrory Schoolbook Bill Passes Georgia House
The Georgia House approved the McCrory schoolbook bill by 161 to 3 after a lengthy battle. Amendments failed, with only one adopted limiting printing costs to match open market prices. Final passage stood 151 to 3, as supporters pledged Senate action soon.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
McCrory
Senate
General Assembly
House
Jones
Coweta County
Henderson
Jones County
President Urges Warburg to Reconsider Nomination
President Wilson urged New York banker Paul M. Warburg to withdraw his nomination this night. White House circles say a change of mind is possible. TuMulty spoke by phone and a telegram followed urging reconsideration. Senate Banking Committee members note Warburg may have eliminated himself by a telegram declining questioning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Paul M. Warburg
New York
White House
Warburg
Tumulty
Senate Banking Committee
Hisself
Hitchcock
Prisoners Three Sentenced by City Court Judge West
Three defendants pleaded guilty before Judge West in city court yesterday morning. Each was fined $25 plus costs or sentenced to a short term on the county chain gang. George Dunlap admitted stealing a ride on a railroad. John Williams pleaded guilty. Frank Childress admitted stealing half a bushel of corn near Winterville.
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Judge West
George Dunlap
John Wilams
Frank Childress
Winterville
To Make a Living and Education as Foundation
The passage argues that practical needs to secure food and shelter must precede higher ideals such as religion art and morality. It contends that a basic education forming a foundation for support is essential, with secondary studies as a necessary part of the education system.
Second Death and New Plague Focus in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a second plague death, John Jackson, nine, found dead July 2 at home. A second infection zone three miles from the first centers on Charles Lundene, Swedish tailor and first victim. Assistant Surgeon Charles Williams notes W. W. Wilkinson, who contracted the disease, is improving.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
John Jackson
Charles Williams
United States Public Health Service
Charles Lundene
W. W. Wilkinson
Bilbo Trial Crowned by Bribe Solicitation Claim
Ira H. Sample testified Bilbo approached him with Senator Hobbs offering to drop litigation against the Edward Hines Lumber Co in exchange for fifty thousand dollars. Bilbo faces trial on charges of soliciting a bribe tied to a new county formation.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Mias
Ira H. Sample
Theodore Bilbo
G. A. Hobbs
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Bilbo
Georgia election notices announce candidates for legislature and treasurer
A flurry of 1914 campaign notices across Clarke County Georgia lists candidates for the General Assembly and other offices. Names include C H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes H L Gordon H J Rowr and an incumbent state treasurer urging Democratic primary support.
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Georgia
J. Stovall
Elberton
Clarke County
General Assembly
State of Georgia
C. H. Arnold, JR
Democratic Party
J. F. Rhodes
Uguel Fue Llu
Bose
Ll. C. Brown
Sam
H. H. Gordon
H. J. Rowr
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