Griffin Gets 3 Years for Bank Wrecking
J W Griffin former president of Athens Trust Bank was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after being found guilty of wrecking the bank by loans to the Crawford Oil Company. Judge Thomas called the offense grave stating deposits were trust funds misused for private interests. A motion for a new trial is planned with a hearing set for September 4 in Valdosta or Al Griffin to Be Released.
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Trustees Meeting at University Forms Committees
The University board held its first meeting of the season with Former Governor McDaniel presiding. New members Rowe and Thomas were presented, committees were appointed, and hours set. Reports from the chancellor treasurer and various departments were reviewed, with a memorial page for James White and Robert T. Daniel. A diploma was sent to the widow of Dr. H. W. Hardwick.
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State College of Agriculture
Georgia School of Technology
James White
Athens
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Griffin
H. W. Hardwick
United States Presents Note to Germany on Sinking of Lusitania
The United States formally asks Germany to guarantee protection of American lives and ships on the high seas following the Lusitania sinking. Secretary of State Robert Lansing signed the note with the president and cabinet approval, urging humane and lawful conduct and warning of consequences if the rights of noncombatants are endangered. Bryan calls for a new diplomacy based on persuasion over force and intends to issue further remarks. Berlin officials begin processing the note as it, in parts, reaches the German capital and a conference between Ambassador Gerard and Foreign Secretary von Jagor occurs.
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Russian Reinforcements Push Baltic and Italian Fronts
Baltic and Galicia see Russian reinforcements and counter moves as German forces withdraw from a threatened encirclement. Heavy fighting continues on the Italian front with Italy claiming Mont Falceo taken. German submarines sink two British torpedo boats ten fishing vessels and one steamer.
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Brittain Defines Position On Atlanta Superintendent Post
In a written statement dated June 20, Brittain outlines four pivotal factors for a school superintendent role: board unity, city council support, faculty attitude, and public patron views. He requests time to decide whether to pursue the Atlanta posting, noting his twenty eight years in the city and the governor’s desire for him to continue.
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Commencement Plans Detailed at University of Georgia
Major Kendrick released full commencement schedule for the University of Georgia. Events run June 11 to June 16 with military exercises, prize drill, baccalaureate sermon by Rev John Mell, alumni meetings, junior orations, and final processions led by Captain Kendrick and the Cadet Corps.
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Dormitory Rooms All Reserved For Summer School
Registrar Reed announced all university dormitory space is fully booked for the summer session. No vacancies remain for female students. remaining openings exist for men in the Lucas Building and substantial capacity at the State Normal School dormitories, with overall expected attendance at an historic high.
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Georgia to receive 12697.76 in inheritance tax from White estate
The state will collect 12697.76 dollars as inheritance tax from the estate of the late Capt. James White longtime National Bank of Athens cashier who died recently. The estate is valued at 1269750 dollars with additional property outside Georgia likely pushing total value beyond two million two hundred thousand. Two other Clarke County estates this year will yield several thousand more in inheritance taxes.
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National Bank of Athens
Clarke
Class Of 1896 Plans Twentieth Reunion In Athens
The University class of 1896 schedules a June 16 reunion banquet in Athens marking the twentieth anniversary. Local organizers include Fred J. Orr John White Morton and Arthur Latimer with about fifteen to twenty members expected to attend. The event is described as a good time for the old boys.
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