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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

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Irish Embittered Over Executions Follows Revolt

London dispatch reports embittered Irish reaction to executions after the Dublin revolt. Premier Asquith travels to Ireland for conciliation as nationalist John Millon attacks government actions in Parliament. Assertions include thirteen executions, while disarmament plans are mooted by Lansdowne in the Lords.

Associated Press London Dublin Asquith Ireland John Millon House of Commons Aaquith Marquis of Lansdowne House of Lords All Ireland Sir Edward Carson John Redmond Axquith

Banner Auto Show Brings New Entries and Features

Fever heat builds for a city auto and electrical show May 23 to 25 with added entries. Dodge display and parade draw crowds as exhibitors, with a grand dance closing night and extensive electrical displays from General Electric Westinghouse Western Electric. Special edition planned for May 18 and Birth of a Nation screening boosts attendance.

N. Hodgson Athens Railway & Electric Co General Electric Co D. W. Bilingaly Westinghouse Electric Co R. O. Adams Western Electric Co James W. Smith Haughey

Largest U S flying boat wrecked in Potomac near Mount Vernon

Washington May 11 The Hydeaero Diane H 7 claimed as the biggest flying boat in the United States was wrecked in the Potomac river near Mount Vernon today with the probable loss of two lives and serious injuries to three others aboard.

Washington Lansing United States U. S Associated Press The United States Potomac River Mount Vernon

Chautauqua Athens Nearing Return Engagement Next Year

Chautauqua officials led by President Flanigan and Secretary Heidler push to secure a guarantee from Athens Chamber of Commerce directors for another Red Path Chautauqua season. Most directors signed, with a contract likely pending final conditions, promising an unusually strong lineup for next year. Subscribers urged to buy season tickets.

Athens Chautauqua Flanigen Scretary Heidler Red Path Chautauqua Heidler Chamber of Commerce D. Flanigan

Death of Mr T J Poss Ends Long Georgia Life

Mr T J Poss former Madison County Georgia resident died yesterday at his Norman School Heights home at 7 30 pm He born September 9 1846 in Madison county joined Lumpkin Battery in 1864 served two years in the Confederacy Survived by wife Mary McElroy Funeral at 10 am tomorrow with J L Adams and Rev S J Cartledge officiating Pallbearers listed Honorary pallbearers named The obituary notes his upright life and community trust. The piece also mentions Georgia Tech game day excitement and misfortune with two missing and two rescued figures from a river incident involving Louis Krantz and Chas Good.

T. J. Poss Normal School Heights Mr. Poss Madison County Georgia Lumpkin’s Battery Athens Poss High Point N. C Mary McElroy Baptist Church J. L. Adams J. Cartledge Messrs A. Rhodes R. M. Davis J. C. Fowler J. M. Fowler C. A. Blasingame Sell

Gala Knights of Pythias Convention Street Festivities

The Knights of Pythias executive committee finalized plans for a gala convention and encampment week with decorated streets, illuminated Clayton Street, and a large street dance on the 17th at 9:30. Georgia Glee Club open air concert, Khorassans ceremonial, parade review by dignitaries, cadet formations, and a public program at the Colonial Opera House conclude the events.

Knights of Pythias Clayton Street College Avenue Wall Street G. D. Hetcher de Wl Haselton H. A. Nix W. P Georgia Glee Club Khorassans Washington Street Broad Street Uniform Bank Broadstreet Colonial Opera House

All Off Conference Declared Between Generals

El Paso May 1 American and Mexican announced they would suspend negotiations and report back to their foreign departments to resume talks through official channels. Marathon May 11 Mexican bandits crossed the border and attacked civilians and soldiers near Antaro terminal station north of Boquillas Texas. skirmish ensued then bandits fled. El Paso May 11 Obregon overruled by Carranza. suspension of Scott-Obregon conferences. Mexican stance remains withdrawal of Pershing's columns and concessions debated. Washington May 11 Officials say the conference did not create a crisis and the U S is ready to resume diplomatic negotiations through regular channels.

Associated Press el Paso United States Mexico Tex Antaro Terminal Boquillas Texas Langhorn Pershing Obregon Carranza Washington

Two Hurt In Georgia Railroad Accident Near Union Point

A crown sheet blew out on a through freight engine three miles from Union Point injuring the engineer and fireman. The fireman was blown from the cab and thrown onto the road bed. Both men survived. The passenger train was delayed over an hour while the incident was reported. The delay affected Athens attendees returning from the Eighth district Women’s Clubs convention.

Georgia Union Point Athens

Peruna Helps Beverly Woman Say Catarrh Relief

Mrs William H Hinchliffe of 20 Myrtle St Beverly Mass reports using Peruna four bottles and experiencing great improvement in head and throat catarrh. She endorses the remedy for sufferers and notes increased energy and daily work capacity. Peruna tablets are also available for those who object to liquid medicines.

William H. Hinchliffe Myrtle St Beverly Mass

Registrars Meet As County Lists Begin Revision In Georgia

The Athens meeting of the county registrars O R Dobbs A C Edwards and T W Powell opens today to revise county tax lists for W A Mallory tax collector. Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Georgia met in Rome with Grand Commander B O Hardeman and many Athens members including ministers from Godfrey de Bapillon Commandery.

O. R. Dobbs A. C. Edwards T. W. Powell W. A. Mallory Knights Templar Georgia Rome Athens B. O Hardeman Godfrey de Bapillon B, Jr Troy Beatty Max T. Summerlin W. A. Capps Air H. T. Stewart G. Palmissino Albert W. D. Beacham Mir. I W. Richardson Mfr Patrick Mir HB. C. Payn Wilkins Comer Je Yarbrough Winder R. Grubb George Stone Charles Wompton

Parole Request Filed for William Burch of Athens

Attorney Tom Shackelford of Athens files with the state prison commission a parole petition for William Burch, convict in Clarke County Superior Court for voluntary manslaughter in 1914. The petition claims the killing stemmed from an unhappy clash with his brother and notes Burch’s deteriorating mental and physical health while at the state farm.

atAtients Tom Shackelford Athens Atlanta State Prison Commission William Burch Burch Clarke County State Farm

Doctor Neighbour Preaches at Attica Church

Rev. Dr. R. E. Neighbour, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle in this city, will preach at Attica Sunday afternoon at 3 30 oclock. A large congregation is expected to attend.

R. E. Neighbour The Baptist Tabernacle Attica

Weather forecast for Athens and Georgia May 11

Special weather notes predict cooler tonight for Athens and surrounding areas. Georgia expects fair conditions with cooler air in the northwest, while a northern storm moves through the St. Lawrence valley bringing showers to the Lake region and midwest. High winds were reported in the Lake region with gusts near 72 mph at Buffalo. Temperatures reached 92 in Atlanta and 94 in Macon with many locations above 90, while northwest spots report frosts and 32 degree readings at 7 AM.

The Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia Frida St. Lawrence Valley Lake Region Middle States Lake Buffalo Toledo St. Paul Green Bay Duluah Arizona New Mexico Texas Macon Phoenix Calgary Havre Helena Williston

Eggs in the Shape of Kidneys Discovered at Store

Arnold at Arnold Albanys store displayed two curved eggs bent and kidney shaped. The hen laid regular eggs before, then produced twisted ones in a secret spot, followed by more normal eggs after a few days.

Compton To Handle Special Re Union Train

Compton traveling passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway visits Athens at the Dorsey home. He leaves for Greenwood to take charge of the Confederate Veterans train to Birmingham, passing through Athens at 12:15 p m Monday the 15th.

Likely to Go Hungry in Cheshire Humour

An old Cheshire woman calls to her lord and master Jabez about dinner. He asks if she can come to the bagging. She cannot find her old vest, he suggests eating without it. She refuses, claiming she left her false teeth in his pockets and fears starvation after giving the vest to the ragman that morning.

Cheshire London Mail

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Verdun Caillette Wood Constantinople Mount Kope Armenia Mamhatan East Africa Ater ICZAR Berlin Gregory Rasputin Nicholas Dodge Dodge Brothers Detroit Hodgson Griffeth Implement Co Directors Chamber OF Commerce MR T. J. Poss Louis Krantz Mechan Chas. A. Good J. C. MacCaulty Philip Utter Dudley Mayo Utter Mayo Michael Block Loomis Prince Geo. F. Eubanks R. C. Arnold D. C. Bar Fow Peruna Ieee PES UCR Athes Tn Meeting Commandery Neighbour Compton
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