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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1914
Page
11
A concise Athens daily section outlines reading on delivery rates and service, local civic chatter, parks, politics, labor reforms, upcoming summer plans, and the state high school contest pathway to the July champions event in Athens. The piece highlights chautauqua attractions, university summer school strengths, and district high school contests leading to state finals.
Georgia trustees urge the legislature to increase state funding for the Confederate Veterans Home as veteran numbers climb with aging, many veterans lacking family support. They argue the needed money is modest and will be returned when the last Confederate veteran passes and property is liquidated.
The South funds road work showing wealth and commitment with bonds and taxes. The Manufacturers' Record notes over 50 million annually for roads and similar municipal improvements, totaling above 100 million for living and business benefits. If sewer, water, and schools were counted, figures would rise further.
The University of Georgia civil engineering department stands ready to assist Georgia counties with permanent road improvements at no cost beyond travel expenses. Counties already using this help have saved thousands by starting projects correctly and obtaining plans such as for a large iron bridge.
Atlanta politics swirl around a large field of governor hopefuls led by J Randolph Anderson L G Hardman and anticipated bids from W H Burwell Wm J Harris and Nat E Harris. Judge Nash R Broyles rejects gubernatorial bid to pursue the state Court of Appeals amid a flood of letters urging entry.
Col. Frederic J. Paxon and J. R. Smith clash publicly over whether former Governor Brown should run for the unexpired U S Senate term, pitting Brown against Slaton while Brown remains silent beyond a cautious remark. Georgia notes report new campaigns and shifting headquarters across the state as Brown avoids taking sides.
Georgia papers tease state politics with mentions of the August primary and potential shifts. Governors Slaton and hopeful successors, plus editorials calling for bold names and party strategy, frame a tense lead up to the election.
Georgia editors discuss possible runs for governor and the senate. Hoke Smith remains unopposed locally, while Tom Eason and Randolph Anderson draw urging. Opinion grows that Slaton may not mount a strong senate bid, with South Georgia figures pushing for a regional win. Senator Sweat backs a South Georgian entrant, and West criticizes friends naming fat offices.
In Griffin News Judge Gus Fite joins the governor race scene as new candidate. Savannah News suggests Governor Brown likely stays out of Senate bid but may still seek a later run. Metter Advertiser reports Henry J. Fullbright weighing a Burke County return and possibly the House speaker race.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that Hon. Clifford Walker of Monroe will seek the Georgia attorney general race to succeed Lt. S. Felder, who plans a U. S. Senate bid. Walker, 38, a veteran lawyer, has published two criminal law books and is tied to Monroe firm Walker & Roberts. He cites broad statewide support and a strong campaign, promising a state wide canvass.
A Louisiana State Board of Health call for a Southwide conference to address high Negro death rates. The plan urges education and sanitary enforcement, especially water and sewage, shared by white landlords and Negro tenants. The meeting in New Orleans is set for April 24 with special travel fares and hotel reductions offered.
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