Near beer saloons reopen after restraining order in Athens
A court restraining order against near beer dealers was served on three wholesale and ten retail places in Athens yesterday. Some venues reopened by evening, arguing compliance with Georgia and city laws while protestors prepare for a July hearing. The petitioners seek permanent injunctions and potential contempt charges if intoxicants were sold between June 2 and July 1.
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Georgia
Athens
Speculation on U S plan for Mexico amid factional unrest
The Associated Press reports President Wilson publicly urges Mexican factions to unite and form a government fit for recognition. A failure to unify could push the United States toward measures to save the southern republic from further internal devastation, with possible provisional leadership support and even eventual intervention if anarchy endures. The plan, shaped by cabinet talks and West’s reports, enjoys European diplomatic reaction but signals a shift from prior policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Carransa
Villa
Zappata
Southern Republic
Duval West
President urges unified action in Mexican crisis note
A presidential note calls Mexican faction leaders to act quickly to end clashes and form a recognized government in Mexico City. It warns the United States will choose means to help its neighbor if unity fails, reflecting cabinet discussions and dissemination plans through Vera Cruz and Mexico City officials.
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Mexico
United States
Bryan
White House
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Carruthers
Chancellor Barrow Attends North Georgia College Commencement
University of Georgia Chancellor Barrow visited Dahlonega to deliver diplomas and confer degrees at the North Georgia Agricultural College commencement. Athens board member Mr. Harry Hodgson joined delegates traveling from Athens to the Northeast Georgia college led by President Dr. G. R. Glenn.
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Barrow
University of Georgia
Dahlonega
North Georgia Agricultural College
University
Harry Hodgson
Athens
Georgia
G. R. Glenn
Unique grounds for divorce assigned by women in Atlanta
Fulton superior court filings show women praying for divorce over strange acts by husbands including throwing a lighted lamp, drinking whiskey daily for years, neglecting hygiene, beating with a trunk strap, cooking for many farmhands, and sleeping away from bed. Men seeking separation cite wives throwing buttermilk, loving a dentist, beating, attempting to shoot, stomping the face, attempted arson with a hatchet, and odd breakfast choices.
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Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
Oil Mill Executives to Convene in Atlanta
Heads of hundreds of cotton seed oil mills across the south converge on Atlanta for the Interstate Association of Oil Mill Superintendents annual convention. A machinery exhibit is linked to the gathering as industry officials discuss technical problems and exchange views.
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MENAY
Atlanta
South
Interstate Association of Oil Mill Superintendents
Three Die in Miami Jail Delivery Attempt
Three men are dead in Miami after an attempt to free John Ashley from jail. B H Ashley, brother of the condemned man, Wilbur W Hendrickson jailor, and J R Ribblett a police officer were killed during the escape bid. Ashely killed Hendrickson at his home and was shot by Ribblett during a motorcycle escape attempt. Ribblett died later.
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Miami
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John Ashley
B. H. Ashley
Wilbur W. Hendrickson
J. R. Ribblett
Hendrickson
Ribblet
Ashley
Ribblett
White doctors receive medical degrees at Augusta ceremony
Dr I G White and Dr H C White returned from Augusta where they replaced Chancellor Barrow at the University of Georgia branch. A list of graduates includes Wiles Homer Alli Arthur Hall Crane Wilbur Gibson Jenkins Joseph Lawrence Johnson John Dowis Claud Goldwing Scruggs Carl Conard Timmons Lucius Newton Todd William Carey Verdery William Bowers Wiatts Jr John Ader son White Solomon Youmans and others. University faculty members Willis H Boeach and John P Campbell attended the commencement and trustees meeting in Augusta.
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H. C White
Augusta
Barrow
University of Georgia
Wiles Homer Alli
Arthur Hall Crane
Wilbur Gibson Jenkins
Joseph Lawrence Johnson
John Dowis
Claud Goldwing Scruggs
Carl Conard Timmons
Licius Newton Todd
William Carey Verdery
William Bowers Wiatts,Jr
John Aderson White
Solomon
Youmans
Other
City Court Calendar to Be Set at Next Session
The city court will convene next Monday with the arranging of a calendar of cases as the first business item. Judge West has returned from Old Point Comfort and Attorney General C. Upson is in New York on business and may return this week. If detained, Mr. Woolver Smith will act as pro tem.
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Gove
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Judge West
Old Point Comfort
Sopertor General
C. Upson
New York
Woolver Smith
Heltor
T D Murphy Reports On An Athens Man In Augusta
T D Murphy notes Athens figure Hugh J Rowe editor of the Athens Banner and former mayor visited Augusta for the University of Georgia Medical Department trustees meeting. Rowe remarks on Augusta’s growth since 1908 and praises the city as it expands with new federal buildings and hotels.
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T. D. Murphy
Hugh J. Rowe
Athens
Augusta
Medical Department
University of Georgia
Rowe
Athens Banner
Mr. Rowe
Broad Street
Commission not to announce recommendation in Frank case
Atlanta June 2 The prison commission will not announce its decision in the Frank case until after they complete consideration and submit their report to the governor. Public announcement will come through the governor's office. Petitions continue to arrive for governor and commission, a process likely to take months. Jim Conley, the negro in the case, completed his term and was released last night.
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Kimball House
John W. Hammond
Atlanta
Prison Commission
Frank
Mark
Jim Conley
Major Orren Randolph Smith Designed First Stars and Bars
Richmond Va June 2 The United Confederate Veterans committee awards credit for designing the first Confederate States flag the Stars and Bars to the late Major Orren Randolph Smith of Louisburg NC. The report names Major-General Thomas Pine Bluff AR and Major General John P Hickman TN among others and supports that Smith submitted the flag design later approved by Congress.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Orren Randolph Smith
Louisburg
North Carolina
United Confederate Veterans, Committee
Irving Walkie
Summerville
D. C
Thos
Pine Bluff
Aric
John P. Hickman
Nashville
Tenn
Miles
Congress
N. C
Jessica R. Smith
Nicola Marschell
Marion
Ala
Louisville
Confederate Congress
Bettef
Marschall
Major Smith
Montgomery
Congressional Committee
Confederate States
United Confederate Veterans
LN. C
State Office Head for Atlanta School Question Forges Ahead
Atlanta June 2 The city school chief issue hinges on whether M L Brittain will leave the state office to lead Atlanta schools. Board members dispute his acceptance amid potential factional votes while Brittain is away. The board's Saturday meeting will decide if a vacancy is created and filled by Brittain or another choice.
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Atlanta
Kimball House
John W. Hammond
M. L. Brittain
Slaton
Brittain
Mr. Brittain
Young’s United Confederate Veterans tohold annual reunion
Gen Young of the United Confederate Veterans announced the annual reunion plans with Birmingham picked as next year’s host city. A resolution telegraphed to President Wilson praised his neutral stance in the war and urged honor for the American day. Heavy rains disrupted events and delayed portions of the program, causing concern among hundreds of elderly veterans.
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United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
Wilson
Washington
Waterway A debate labels accusations against Sheltons view
Prof W A Shelton argues Waterway A would be wasteful and unwise. He cites charts showing river transport cannot compete with rail and that the proposed waterway between Lockport and La Salle offers lower efficiency than the Mississippi. He warns of higher taxes, poorer road funding, and obstructed traffic across the midcontinent.
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Mississippi
Union
Mid-Continent
Chicago Woman Arrested as Spy
Milan Italy June 2 Tsabellé Wade of Chicago U S A was arrested charged with being an accomplice of a Bavarian officer accused of espionage. Police searched her apartment finding a large cipher correspondence package and military maps of important Italian provinces. A second package contained German dealings with cine via the Bete.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Tsabellé Wade
Chicago
U.S. A
Cine
Te Bete
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