Georgia reappoints six trustees to University of Georgia
Special to the Banner reports Governor submits for Senate confirmation six reappointments to the University of Georgia board. Named are Geo F Gober of Marietta at large Howard Thompson of Gainesville in the 5th district Bowdre Phinizy of Augusta in the 10th district John W Bennett of Waycross in the 11th district and Hugh J Rowe of Athens. Terms expire August 13 1915.
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Banner
Atlanta
Senate
University of Georgia
Geo. F. Gober
Marietta
State At
Howard Thompson
Gainesville
Sth
Bowdre Phinizy
Augusta
John W. Bennett
Waycross
Hugh J .Rowe
Athens
Anxious About Athens Boy in Chicago Eastland Disaster
Athens residents anxious about Garland Hogte a son of James Huggins missing after the Eastland disaster near Chicago. He had held a position as an technician and relatives fear he may have been employed by Western Electric Company, part of the fated party. A wire was sent to locate him.
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Athens
Chicago
Ee Garland Hog
James Huggins
Oe City
Western Electric Company
Former Secretary Bryan Sees Great Opportunity in Lecture Platform
Special to the Banner from San Diego July 26 William Jennings Bryan spoke at the San Diego exposition on July 17 arguing that the vocation of lecturing is essential for influencing public policy. He stressed that influencing minds matters more than holding office and appeared during Utah Day with Governor William Spry and Rep J Howell. Bryan traveled with a military escort through the expo crowds, accompanied by Mrs Bryan and their son, as President G Aubrey Dereen hosted a luncheon and guided his party.
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San Diego
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan Day
Colona Bryan
Utah
William Spry
J . Howell
Ogden
Nee
Athens Women Endure Aches With Kidney Pill Remedy
In Athens, women face multiple pains from backache headaches and dizziness as they balance duties and labor. A local user Mrs. R B Bailey reports relief after using Deans Kidney Pills from Palmer & Gons Drug Store and notes improved mobility and reduced discomfort.
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Athens
R. B. Bailey
Barrow &J
Dean
Palmer & Gons
Tiiek
United States says Germany violated treaty by Leelanaw sinking
AP dispatch from Washington to Washam notes Germany's destruction of the American steamer Leelanaw violates the 1828 Prussia United States treaty and the recent notes. The loss follows prior passenger to ship sinkings, with officials wary that continued promises may lead to further provocation and heightened tension.
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Associated Press
Washam
D. C
United States
Leelanaw
Germany
Prussia
William E
Definite Steps to Settle the Mexican Problem
The United States will take definite steps soon toward settling the Mexican problem, says the state department. President Wilson weighs several options. If Carranza refuses, Wilson may seek a conference of Mexican leaders to form a constitutional plan for a government the United States would recognize and aid.
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Associated Press
Washam
D. C
United States
State Department
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Athens Representative Back From State-Wide Conference
Mr. John J. Wilkins president of the Georgia National Bank returned from Savannah where he represented the Athens chamber of commerce at a state wide meeting to promote Georgia agriculture. The gathering organized a Georgia branch of the Southern Settlement and Development Organization to attract farmers and encourage intensified farming and subdivision of large plantations. Attendees included bankers, railroad officials, and legislators such as Hardwick and Dudley Hughes.
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John J. Wilkins
Georgia National Bank
Savannah
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Pi Savan
Board of Trade
D. Flanigen
A Hens Chamber of Commerce
Willig
Tybee
Southern Settlement and Development Organization of
Baltimore
J. W. Motte
Bavannah Board Trade
Federal Reserve Bank At
Jota
Afo Cord
Santa
J. D. Price
G. Gunby Jordan
Columbus
W. T
Great Steamship Disasters and Death Toll Totals
An archival list catalogs famous steamship disasters with names, dates, and rough locations. It includes Titanic 1912 off Newfoundland banks and Lusitania 1915 in the Atlantic, among others like Empress of Ireland, Bourgoyne, and Utopia, noting varied fatalities and seas.
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Newfoundland Banks
Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence’ River
General Glocum
East River
New York
Bourgoyne
Thames
Woolwich
Utopia
Gibraltar
Coast of Japan
Brasil
Lady Elgin
Lake Michigan
Montivideo
Larchmont
Long Tstaré Sound
State of Florida
Canadian
Marseilles
Norge
Rockall Reefs
Nile River
Exemption for Georgia college endowments sparks Senate debate
In Atlanta on July 26 Senator Walker's bill to exempt college endowments from taxation faced fierce House scrutiny. Representative Blackburn led a lengthy, charged speech warning against altering Georgia's constitution, citing church-state concerns and "special interests" behind the measure. The Senate-passed bill seeks to amend Article Seven to allow tax exemption for endowments and funds tied to colleges and seminaries.
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Burke
Sin Heath
John le
Floyd
Blackburn
Bale
Tara Eoe
Geer
Oles
Roy
Georgia
Eesin
Beac
Clerty
Griffin
Lowndes
Teaachureh
Get & Church
Senate
State of
Vest
Strike Leader Acknowledged Foreigner Amid Bayonne Oil Strike
New York July 26 two developments in the Bayonne New Jersey oil workers strike. Strikers refused Standard Oil manager Hennesey’s wage proposal to end the walkout. Jeremiah J Baly, strike tender and committee chair, was arrested after it emerged he never worked for Standard Oil and had posed as a striker. He is Bohemian born and formerly employed by a sewing machine company. Sheriff says a thousand men could restore order after the refusal while about fifteen hundred English speaking strikers agreed to return to work, roughly half the workforce. Foreign speaking workers’ next move remains unclear.
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Associated Press
New York
Oil Workers
Bayonne
N. J
Supt
Hennesey
Standard Oil
Jeremiah J. Baly
Baly
Standard Oil Company
Bohemia
Clarke In The Game Report For The Year
In the annual report of State Game land Fish Warden Chas L Davis, the year’s statements show the year’s activity. McLarke Pa with R W Lamkin as county warden, one national license and seventy four county licenses. $251.50 remitted from this county to the state. In forty months game department $35,317. During 1914, $12,300.03 net was paid.
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Chas. L. Davis
Mclarke Pa
R. W. Lamkin
Game Department
Bloodworth Improves After Confinement in Athens
The article notes B R Bloodworth, a commercial agent of Central Georgia Railway, confined to his room for weeks, with friends visiting Athens. He is now improving, and the piece mentions Georg Hagen as a related figure.
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B. R. Bloodworth
Georgi Hagenent
Corgia Railway
Erany
Athens
Ko 'tHon
Endowment Tax Exemption Amendment Provisions
A historical text outlines tax exemption for endowments of learning institutions and related libraries and art, with conditions that profits be used to enlarge and improve. It explains amendment passage via two thirds in both houses, voter ballots, and governor proclamation, plus repeal of conflicting laws.
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General Assembly
Eastland Disaster Probe Plans and Toll Update
Federal state and city authorities finalize plans for the Eastland disaster investigation. Secretary of Commerce Redfield to arrive to oversee the federal probe. Total bodies found reach 826, with estimates of about 2800 aboard, higher than the 2500 federal limit. Confusion and jurisdiction wrangles delay hull plans as recovery continues.
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Sy Associated Press
Chicago
Eastland
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Western Electric Company
Georgia bill would extend paving powers to cities over 1000
Georgia house considers a bill by Representative Jno Dorsey to grant all municipalities with populations over 1,000 the right to levy costs for paving projects. The plan mirrors Atlanta's program, allows ten annual installments, and requires five years contractor guarantee. Local officials would decide specifics. bill praised by many statewide road advocates.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Jno
Dorsey
Real County
Fulton’ County
Ta Council
Cotton Affected Temporarily by Leelanaw Sinking
New York July 26 The sinking of the Leelanaw sent cotton prices down in trading with declines of ten to thirteen points as traders learned the ship carried contraband. In New Orleans the market fell about a dollar per bale and closed ten to twelve points lower, while overall sentiment steadied at close.
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New York
New Orleans
Roosevelt Holds Up Frisco Train In Airport Argument
Roosevelt delayed a San Francisco bound train for eight minutes in Los Angeles after a heated argument over accommodations. He won the dispute and the journey resumed.
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Roosevelt
San Diego
Los ‘ ‘Angeles
Death of Infant Mamie Brewer
Mamie Pearl Brewer ten months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Brewer, died Sunday night. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 4 30 at the family residence, conducted by Rev A L Flury. Immediate family and neighbors attended as listed in local notices.
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Mamie Pearl Brewer
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