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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1916

Page

3

Tech Ruling Rules Three Players Ineligible For Football

Georgia and Auburn football plans stir as Tech faculty declares Morrison Spence and Hill ineligible under the 8. I. A. 1A rule for summer baseball participation. Clemson game prep continues at Athens while Tech assesses other trials. Coach Cunningham maintains a strong lineup for Clemson despite injuries to Dezendorf Wingate Thrash Beasley Coleman and Garmany.

Dezendorf Wingate Thrash Beasley Coleman Garmany Cripa Cunningham Henderson Paddock Clemson Athens Atlanta Tech Morrison Spence Hill Guyon

Street Cars Fall Into River After Bridge Collapse

In Cleveland on October 3 a collision on West Third Street bridge sent two street cars plunging thirty feet into the Cayahoga river. Forty passengers in one car and twenty in the other were aboard when the bridge collapsed. At least four were killed and about thirty badly hurt as rescue and investigation efforts began.

Associated Press Cleveland West Third Street Bridge Cayahoga River

Freight Rates Hearing Before Railroad Commission of Georgia

Atlanta Oct 3 A proposal to restore pre 1903 freight sugar rates was made by G Raines Seaboard Air Line general freight agent in Georgia. He noted interstate parity and asked Georgia to revise intrastate rates to align with interstate levels, potentially raising some carload costs while reducing others under a straight scale for shipments under 190 miles.

Atlanta Georgia State Railroad Commission G. Raines Seaboard Air Line Railway Railroads of New Orleans Éaet Interstate Commercce Commission Onder Eugar Southeast Raines Georgia Railroad Commission Georgis Interstate Commission Savannah Alleah Charlestom Aiinia Ah Gaeta Patek

Denied Carranza Will Demand Withdrawal of Troops Twenty Four Hours

An Associated Press tally states that Mexican officials in El Paso denied a Mexico City report claiming Carranza would issue an ultimatum for immediate U S troop withdrawal. The report warned that failure to comply within twenty four hours would trigger a Mexican delegation withdrawal.

Carranza Associated Press el Paso Texas Andres United States

Bigsmith Case Shook Hands in Georgia Federal Hearing

In Atlanta on October 3 a federal circuit court hearing weighed whether the ordinary of Oglethorpe County or the federal court governs the James M. Smith estate. Receivers appointed by Judge Speer argued for federal jurisdiction while Zadok Smith claimants and temporary administrators pressed state authority. The panel, including Judges Pardes Grubb Walker, held potential jurisdiction doubt required delaying final action and sent the estate back to state control pending further argument. The Speer receivers are John R White, Charles H Phinizy, Rufus L Moss of Athens, and W Paul Carpenter of Atlanta. temporary admins are Andrew C Erwin, N D Arnold, L K Smith, and David W Meadow. Attorneys Alec C King for Zadok Smith claimants and the temporary administrators, with Hamilton McWhorter and others, contended jurisdiction remained unsettled. The case also noted claimants living out of Georgia in Louisiana and South Carolina.

Atlanta Oglethorpe County James M. Smith Smithonia United States Circuit Court Don A. Pardes W. I. Grubb Birmingham Richard W. Walker Huntsville Als Federal United States Circuit Court of Appeals Circuit Court Judge Speer Speer John R White Charles H. Phinizy Rufus L. Moss Athens W. Paul Carpenter Andrew C. Erwin N. D. Arnold L. K. Smith David W. Meadow Alec C. King Hamilton McWhorter Hamilton McWhorter, Jr Horace M. Holden Howell C. Erwin Georgia Louiaiana South Carolina

All National Guard to See Border Duty

Secretary Baker announced that all National Guard units in mobilization camps will be sent to the border in the immediate future. Units from various states will be moved, and Tennessee cavalry will also be deployed. The muster in is not a matter of record, but troops will be dispatched as they detach from camps.

Associated Press Washington Baker National Guard Regina West Colorado New Hampshire New York Mississippi Tennessee Department

Relief Fund Campaign Aims to Aid 1 Million in Near East

The United States launches the greatest relief drive since Belgian relief to aid Armenians and Syrians. A $5,000,000 fund will assist one million destitute in Turkey Persia Syria and Palestine. Turkey consents to relief and Allied blockade to be lifted. President Wilson proclaims October 1 2 as relief days.

Washington United States Turkey Pernia Syria Palestine Wilson

Villa Says He Is Friendly to U. S

Mexican mining men arriving in 1 Paso report that Villa announced after the capture of San Amos Chihuahua on September 24 that he bore no enmity toward Americans. He urged Americans to return and reopen their mines, promising protection. He said he fights only the traitor Carraita.

Associated Press Paso Villa San Amos Chihuahua Carraita

County Commissioners Hold First Meeting of Month

The board approved routine items such as county supplier contracts for convicts and road and bridge reports, audited accounts, and paid settlements. Tax matters were discussed but not finished. They arranged relief for infant paralysis cases, agreeing to fund care for Mary Lou Loyd at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and to send the child there for treatment. Captain Long reported on Clarke’s work at the State Farm in Milledgeville and the county’s recent support.

Board of County Commissioners Mary Lou Loyd Baltimore John Hopkins W. T. Long Clarke Milledgeville Itate Captain Long

Will My Child Take Dr. King's New Discovery

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims years of experience prove its effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Buy a bottle and use as directed for relief.

Dr. King Dr King Es Ray

Henry Accepts Call to Tabernacle in Maysville

Prof Henry of Maysville accepts Tabernacle Baptist church Athens pastor's assistant post and plans to move with his family around November. He will lead music at Tabernacle on Sunday while awaiting the move. Chronic dysentery remedy claim features a West Manchester man’s cure and Baer’s Sta ton residents corroborate.

T. A. Henry Maysville Tabernacle Baptist Church Athens Henry Tabernacle J. L. Baer West Manchester Baer Staton

Clear Skin Comets From Within

A dubious advert promotes Dr. King s New Life Pills for a clear complexion. It claims gentle action without gripe and targets all ages. The text appears as an old style promotional snippet with unclear origin and concluding misspellings.

Dr. King

Preparedness Helps Coughs and Celdis Guide

A fragmentary note discusses preparedness and remedies for coughs and colds with unclear names and partial brand mentions. The text includes stray letters and disjointed phrases referencing A. Palmer and Co. without coherent context.

Officials named for Tech Georgia game in Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal reports Nichols of the University of Chicago and McGoffin of Chicago will officiate the Tech Georgia clash. Their proven track record impressed both schools. The head linesman position remains undecided, with speculation an easterner may be chosen.

TECH Athens University of Georgia Journal of Atlants Athe

Full List of UGA Cadet Officers Announced by Major Boswell

Major Boswell, commandant of the University of Georgia military department, released the full list of cadet officers for the seven companies of the student militia. The roster includes captains, lieutenants, adjutants, sergeants, and corporals across companies A through G, with names and assignments detailed from battalion majors to Company G sergeants.

U. of Ga. Cadet Co Boswell University of Georgia Military Department Seoat Boas

Probe failure in finding aeronauts stalls inquiry

An official inquiry into missing military aeronauts reported today that it failed to locate them. Statements signed by Henry Woodboure and BR Hawley of the Aero Club mark the outcome of the probe.

Qet deThe Sven Gated Military Aeronauts Polican Henry Woodboure BR. Hawley Iof Ide Aero. Club

Relief of Poland Proposal Sparks War Talks Revival

A fragment notes Germany’s reply to a relief for Poland and mentions revived peace talks. It asserts the proposal will not be discussed and highlights four fronts with ongoing war coverage. The writer urges reporters to act squarely with readers.

Poland Germany

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