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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

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Alabama Democrats nullify Speight nomination for Third District

The state Democratic executive committee canceled J. J. Speight’s nomination to succeed Congressman Clayton in Alabama’s Third District, ruling there was no primary. W. O. Mulkey of Geneva protested, and the committee ordered Speight and Mulkey on the ballot for a special election next week.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Democratic Executive Committee J. J. Speight Clayton Congress Alabama Third Speight W. O. Mulkey Geneva State Committee Mulkey

Mrs Hutcheson Died In Watkinsville Ga

Mrs James Hutcheson of Watkinsville died after a lingering illness. She leaves four children, Campbell, Morton, James and Izabelle, plus a brother H M Nichols of Atlanta and sister Mrs Sheldon Sims of Rome. Burial will be at Winterville beside her husband, in the Methodist church funeral at 9 a m Thursday.

Banner Watkinsville James Hutcheson Campbell Morton James Izabelle H. M. Nichols Atlanta Sheldon Sims Rome W. J. Morton Athens Iverson Graves Bonnells Stones Oxford

Prominent Georgia Club Woman Claimed By Pneumonia

Mrs. Robert Zahner, sister of the late Dr Benedict of Athens, died after a fall causing a broken arm and ensuing pneumonia. Survived by husband and three children, including Kenyon Zahner class of 1912. Funeral Friday at St Luke's Church with Dr C B Wilmer officiating. Earlier text notes mediation meet progress.

Atlanta Robert Zahner Benedict Athens Zahner Kenyon Zahner State General Federation Chicago St. Luke’s Church C. B. Wilmer

One Navy for Eight Great Nations Proposed by Peace Foundation

Boston June 17 One navy for eight leading world nations Germany United States Japan England Italy Austria Prance and Russia is the aim of a plan from the World Peace Foundation to Secretaries Bryant and Daniels The joint convention would reduce armaments and allow joint action if any nation is attacked The contracting nations would postpone force until an international commission of inquiry reports.

Associated Press Boston World Peace Foundation Bryant Daniels Germany United States Japan England Italy Austria Prance Russia

LeRoy Michael Leaves College for Athens Mercantile Career

Mr. LeRoy Michael, son of Col. and Mrs. M. G. Michael, graduated yesterday from the University of Georgia with a B.S. degree and was a cadet corps captain and commencement speaker. He will join Michael Bros. in Athens today, entering business with his father and uncle, signaling a swift transition from academia to a promising mercantile career.

Athens LeRoy Michael M. G. Michael University For Georgia Michael Cadet Corps College Fe Michael Bros

Another North German Lloyd Crippled in a Fog Collision

In heavy fog in the English Channel early today the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II Second bound Southampton to New York was anchored three miles from Portsmouth with a large hole amidships. The grain steamer Incemore from the Black Sea ports to Liverpool arrived docked here with its bow crushed and forepeak flooded. Both vessels remained under orders awaiting an official inquiry.

Associated Press Southampton Kaiser Wilhelm Southhampton New York Incemore Black Sea Liverpool English Channel Wilhelm Wessels

Physical Training Conference For Georgia High Schools

In Athens during July the High School conference features talks on physical training in schools. Topics include a plea for physical training, outdoor drills for girls, Monroe’s first year of training, equipment of school grounds, how athletic pins and district contests aid, organizing county contests, and general discussions led by educators from Athens and various Georgia towns.

Athens Peabody Hall Laura Strong N.S MM. Williamson Rome Monroe R. C. Mizell Monroe Public Schools W. A. Cunningham U. of Ga J. H. Parks Madison S. H. Titshaw Hamilton C. G. Payne Hartwell W J. Strang Oxford

Not an Isolated Case: Kidney Trouble Relief Shared

Athens residents report ongoing kidney illness improvements after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. W. Silvey of 117 Wilkerson St cites back pain dizziness and fatigue lifting with the remedy. price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N C props. Also notes sermon alumni and bac calaureate talks urging a higher guiding force beyond the material.

Athens W. W. Gilvey Wilkerson St Doan Dean

Arrested for impersonating cop in Georgia

Jack Smith, a white man from Oglethorpe County, was placed under bond last night by police to answer a charge of impersonating an officer. He allegedly approached a negro named Neely and threatened him with a pistol. Smith posted the required bond.

Jack Smith Oglethorpe County Neely Smith

Metropolitan Magazine seeks renewals and subscriptions agent

Advertises for a reliable person in Athens to handle renewals and new subscriptions for Metropolitan Magazine. Flexible, part time with liberal pay, no investment or experience needed. Provides full instructions and supplies by mail. requires two references to Desk 14 Metropolitan Magazine New York.

Athens Metropolitan Livest America Metropolitan Magazine New York

Mr W B Aiken Receives First Cotton Bloom

The Banner reports the first cotton blossom from the Bogart area, sent by M W B Aiken. A tenant on his farm raised the bloom, on fifty acres of blooming cotton. This bloom is noted as the first from Oconee, from a leading farmer in the state.

Bogart M. W. B. Aiken Aiken Oconee

First Woman to Graduate at University of Georgia

The 114th commencement at the University of Georgia honors milestones and a diverse class. Eighteen war veterans receive diplomas, 149 candidates are awarded degrees, including three master’s, and notable figures such as Walter McDonald, a blind law student, merit praise.

Georgia Mars Ridley LaGrange J. F. Hart China South Africa Wong Tang Austin Canton Lloyd Worrell Barberton Transvaal Walter McDonald Augusta College Athens Red and Black Athletic Association Georgia Spirit Henry Dozier Russell Law School Leroy Michael William King Meadow Board of Trustees South Samuel Bernard Adams Savannah Justice Joseph Henry Lumpkin Barrow Luke Johnson W. Sanford

Penalties Urged for Taxpayers Missing June Thirteenth Payment

Washington reports Secretary McAdoo says all persons corporations and associations under the income tax law will face heavy penalties for failing to make payments before June thirteenth. The department will push cases.

Associated Press Washington McAdoo Department

Empress of Ireland Probe In Progress

Quebec June 17. Investigation details reveal Empress of Ireland officers failed to see the Starstad running lights and hear whistle signals before the collision. Storstad officers dispute speed contention claiming Empress at speed ten miles while Storstad was near stop. Senior officers provide conflicting testimony on bow damage and standstill at impact.

Associated Press Quebec Storstad Anderson Setae Kendall

Embalmer License Granted to Y Hulley at Dorsey Furniture Co

Y Hulley has been granted a regular embalmer license by the Georgia State Board of Embalming. He, with W H Smith, will provide two licensed embalmers on call at the Dorsey Furniture Company, following years of service there.

Thos V. Hilley Dorsey Furniture Company Georgia State Board of Embalming W. H. Smith Ol _dlebrooks Cadesman Pope Thomas Dunham Short Thomas Davenport Symmes Alphonse’ Anderson Winter Thomas Lync ‘Asbury Wong Tins Austin Clarence Avery Bryant Chas Buchwald Jefferson Irwin Davis Edward Carleton Dillard James Augustus Johnson DeWitt Wilson Loyd Clarence Ellwood Martin William Clyde Nanney Edward Barbera William LeGrand Bryan Walter Hatton Burt Gamdel Adams Cann Frank Carter Bentley Hart Chappell Isaac Perry Cocke John Martin Cowart David Robert Cumming Carlton Carlisle Davis John Prior Edwards Walker Reynolds Flournoy Hugh Nelson Fuller Hugh Mitchell Gannon Robert Russell Gunn Edgar Duskin Kenyon Allen Napoleon Kelffer Jay Wells Kieve Emil Watson Leard Walter Felix McDaniel John Edward McDonald Walter Raleigh McDonald Donald Theodora McKinnon William King Meadow Francis Hamilton Miller Olin Stephen Pace Charles Orville Parker David Roscoe Peacock Edgar Legare Pennington Ivey Washington Rountree Francis Walker Galley Edward Lowe Semple Augustus Octavius Bacon Sparks Deler Solomon Strickyland Eugene Stoddard Taylor Clarence Rowland Vaughn Victor Victor James Wilson Young Robert Austin

European tour postal and lodging itinerary of Wardlaw and Goss

Complete mailing schedule lists for Prof. Wardlaw and Dr. Ralph Goss with hotel stops across Ireland Scotland England France Switzerland Italy and Germany. Entries include dates and resort hotels in Cork Kil larney Dublin Edinburgh Stratford-on-Avon London Paris Interlaken Lucerne Venice Florence Naples Rome and Naples, with notes on forwarding postal copies and timing for homefolks.

Wardlaw European Party Ralph Goss Europe Wardlaw Party Ireland Hotel Metropole Cork Great Southern Killarney Gresham Dublin Darling's Regent Edinburgh Scotland Golden Lion Stratford-on-Avon Bonnington London Ngland Hotel D'lena Paris France Hotel du Paysage the Hag Hotel Continental Inter Taken Switzerland Hotel de Europe Lucerne Grand Hotel Venice Italy Hotel de Rome Flovence Hotel Michel Home Savoy Hotel Naples Germany Excelsior Berlin Puerstenhof Leipzig Palast Fuerstenhof Jena Frankfurter Hof Frankfort Heidelberg Hotel Hof von Holland Mayence Hotel du Nord Cologne Spiel Metropole Brussels Belgium Men de l'Europe Amsterdam Holland Victoria Embankment Lonudos England

Mrs Julian McCurry Under Surgeon’s Knife

Hartwell Georgia June 17 Mrs Julian McCurry underwent an operation on her right side today following injuries from a runaway accident seven years ago at her Madison Georgia home The incision was made by Drs W McCurry and A P Haine Mrs McCurry is reported to be doing nicely The item ends with an informal remark about residents of Tennessee returning next fall

The Banner Hartwell Madison Julien GB McCurry

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