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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines delivery options and rates, warns carriers about collecting payments, and urges readers to report delivery issues. It also surveys local topics from a city park to the Monroe Doctrine, education, and political hints about Little Joe Brown and President Wilson.
Republicans claim victory in New Jersey as they elect the successor of late Congressman Bremner. Democrats downplay the race, attributing it to district gerrymandering and arguing it does not signal a larger shift against the Wilson administration.
The article notes women voters favor prohibition, defeating liquor interests in Illinois. In Chicago and big cities men outvoted, but smaller towns swung wet votes, leading to about three hundred towns and thirty counties adopting dry laws.
The Florida Times Union urges慎 open discussions but supports closed sessions for diplomacy and appointments. It warns against libel risk and political grandstanding, noting a few senators abuse free remarks on the floor. Citizens should choose capable representatives and avoid government run by popular clamor.
The article recalls a pitchers duel featuring George Sissler and a two nothing loss to Hitchock, discusses Georgia's first South appearance, and criticizes the Georgia infield for timid plays at second. It previews Michigan and Illinois trips, cites upcoming games against Syracuse and Princeton, and notes campus road work with convicts helping.
Washington April 8 the senate votes twenty six to twenty four to refuse confirmation of James C. McNally of Pennsylvania for the post of consul to Nuremberg Bavaria The Associated Press reported from Washington on the narrow party line decision.
Ad claims TIZ soothes tired swollen feet and relieves corns bunions and foot pain. It says the remedy draws out poisonous exudations and instantly resets tired feet, with a 25 cent box available at drug or department stores.
The Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 J A M will meet at the hall on the third floor Max Joseph building this Thursday evening April 9 at 8:30. All qualified Master Masons are invited. By order of L M Betts W M MNO G Quinn Secretary.
An overlong note mixes advertising with sports lore. It extols paint for value and durability, then shifts to a Georgia Tech Techites baseball series at Auburn, citing home runs and field fencing as local chatter.
Hawkinsville Ga April 8 Harry Lee 18 confessed to police that he killed his uncle P O Bennetl here Sunday with an axe after his uncle refused money to return to his Florida home. Initially authorities suspected a negro assailant based on early reports.
James N. Montgomery of the Seminary at Columbia will address the Georgia campus Y M C A in Peabody auditorium at 7 30 this evening on The College Man and His Purpose. He has served as general secretary at Washington and Lee and as an international secretary for the South and has long worked with college men.
Debate centers on twelve regional reserve cities with Atlanta and Dallas favored over New Orleans in the Senate. Louisiana and Maryland members press for New Orleans and Baltimore in the House, while Georgia and Virginia defend the committee’s picks. Senator Hitchcock asks for all data, with a vote set for tomorrow.
Mothers urged to switch from harsh laxatives to California Syrup of Figs a gentle fruit laxative praised for cleansing the stomach liver and bowels. The ad claims it pleases children and prevents illness, touts a 50 cent bottle and warns against counterfeits.
Mrs. J. C. Van De Lande of Kirkland MI credits Electric Bitters with ending her strain while nursing a relative for three months. The ad claims the remedy aids stomach liver and kidney function, boosts appetite, and offers relief or money back. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar.
News reached Athens yesterday of the sudden death of Dr. Mark M. Ham in Gainesville shortly after noon. A prominent dentist and large property owner, he was active in Masonic circles and a leading Gainesville citizen. He collapsed while waiting on a patient, sat to rest, and died. He was about fifty years old.
Interoceanic canals committee begins a fifteen day hearing in the Senate on the administration bill repealing the tolls exemption in the Panama canal act. Senators who proposed substitutes precede remarks from Pacific coast and Gulf state commercial groups. Senator Works criticizes the Presidents toll stance citing $700 million in tollless canals and rivers.
University of Georgia tennis tournament starts on the 20th after many preliminary matches. Entries, 17 in number, must be handed to H. Lanier or I. M. Moise before the opening event.
Rail lines centered at Jacksonville announce about one fare round trip for reunion visitors to Florida with access to Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina and Tennessee points. A Cuba round trip fare of 32.90 is offered. Tickets on sale May 6 to 10 with final limit June 2 in Jacksonville. Stop overs allowed at all stations in included states.
The ad warns poor house plumbing can spread typhoid and compares digestion to household plumbing. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief from digestive trouble and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
Friends here sympathize deeply with Ralph Hosch a University student in the death of his father William Hosch Gainesville apoplexy cut short a trip home. The elder Hosch headed the oldest wholesale dry goods house in that region.
Six Atlanta physicians have recently examined Leo M. Frank, under death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. Physicians refused to discuss the examination. Detective William J. Burns says a moral pervert committed the crime and that Frank is normal.
An Ever Ready Medicine Cabinet advertised by The Hamilton Drug Co in Hamilton Ohio promises quick relief for ailments including headaches, pains, and colds with a range of pills ointments and teas. The cabinet normally worth 33.00 is offered for a short time at 1.00 each with directions included and restocking available.
Clear skin claims for Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment to remove pimples pimples eruptions blackheads and eczema. Appeals to parents with babies and delicate skin and offers money back relief. Also includes a tonic claim and a cartoon quote from Puck.
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