Jefferson Opens Fall Term At Martin Institute
Special to the Banner from Jefferson Georgia reports Martin Institute begins its fall term with a large attendance and strong faculty. Supt Foster outlined plans while several speeches were given and the faculty includes W T Foster Bonnie Brock Grace Schley Sara Foster Erma Hancock Lillian Brock Kit Harris and music by Mrs F H Randolph. The board plans to add two more teachers soon to complete the staff.
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Jefferson, Ga
Martin Institute
Supt
Foster
William Dunbar
W. DuBose
John N. Holder
L. F. Elrod
J. C. Turner
H. W. Bell
B. D. Porter
Bruce Nay
G. T. Sorrell
Supe
W. T. Foster
Bonnie Brock
Grace Schley
Sara Foster
Erma Hancock
Lillian Brock
Kit Harris
Mra
F. H. Randolph
Hesperian Sinking Draws Quiet Official Reaction
Washington reports show no change in U. S. stance after the Hesperian sinking. Officials await full information while questioning German assurances on submarine attack rules. Consul Frost at Queenstown cites torpedoing with eight lives lost, none Americans, and gun claims differ between Allen Line and Montreal records.
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Washington
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London
Frost
Queenstown
Allen Line
Montreal
Canno
Grant Named Head of U S Submarine Fleet
Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds Grant will be promoted to rear admiral as Albert Weston Grant leaves the submarine service in retirement. He will command the Atlantic fleet from the Prairie flagship and oversee all U S submarines in the Atlantic Pacific Panama and Manila. The policy aims to build a strong cost effective submarine arm for coastal and overseas defense with ongoing improvements and equipment changes.
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Albert Weston Grant
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Panama
Manila
Peace Theme Fuels Cheer At Peace Convention
In Chicago on September 6 Col Bryan drew loud applause at the Friends of Peace convention for praising the president and his efforts to keep the country peaceful. Representative Vollmer of Iowa backing criticized the administration over shipments of war materiel to Europe. Delegates authorized officers to present Wilson with the group’s peace resolutions and to offer bills in the next Congress advancing freedom of the seas and opposition to making war materiel for profit.
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Iowa
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Lost Georgia constitutional section limits extra legislative sessions
A Georgia constitutional provision on session length appears lost from the 1910 and 1895 codes. The article traces the history from 1882 amendments to 1890 repeal claims, noting that Article III Section IV Paragraph VI once set a fifty day limit, with impeachment trials extending sessions. Officials seek authoritative confirmation.
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Neighborly Advice and Navy Submarine Plans
A column presents Mrs. Louis Smith of Athens praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and sleepless nights. It shifts to an update on American submarine plans, crediting Rear Admiral Benson and Commander Sterling for training, equipment readiness, and future manning of submarines as the navy expands its undersea program.
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Athens
Louis Smith
B. Broad &J
Dean
Smith & Brothers’ Drug Store
Doan
Mexican Agriculture Students Visit Athens College
Measrs Reyton and Domingues, noted Mexican citizens, arrived in Athens and stay at the Hotel Georgian for a day. They plan to inspect State College of Agriculture to study teaching methods, crops, and barns, and to wire Vera Cruz after a blocked cable issue.
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J. Reyton
Manuel Domingues
Georgian
Reyton
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Domingues
Washington City
State College of Agriculture
Milton P. Jarnigan
Vera Cruz
United' States
Labor Day History From Samuel Gompers Analyzed
Samuel Gompers reveals historic notes on Labor Day origins and early observances. He traces the idea to F. J. McGuire and the Central Labor Union, describes parades and picnics, and outlines how Labor Day became a national holiday by 1894 with multiple state adoptions and key union leaders speaking at events in Marion and Bloomington.
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Endorsement for Gamble by Watkinsville Grand Jury
The grand jury of the fall term in Watkinsville unanimously endorses Solicitor General John B. Gamble for re election. They commend Judge Charles H. Brand for fair charges and court respect and thank Gamble for his courtesies and faithful, fearless service.
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Watkinsville
Superior Court
John B. Gamble
Charles H. Brand
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