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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates and carrier conduct, urges readers to report delivery issues, and notes rules banning carrier collections. It also lampoons current events, politics, Prohibition talk, and regional reactions to impending changes.
Citizens of Athens are urged to vote tomorrow on a bond issue to fund a waterworks plant upgrade. With no opposition, the outcome hinges on turnout and affirmative votes, and residents are asked to assist by transporting voters to the polls to secure a reliable water supply.
An heir to William H. Venable seeks court relief to block carving a colossal Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain citing lack of compensation and consent. The dispute is private, but supporters urge a smooth resolution to realize a monumental stone tribute.
The article notes that Germany's emperor may moderate submarine warfare to satisfy American demands and avert severance of diplomatic relations. It describes Wilson's ultimatum style stance, the Kaiser's cautious approach, and the global anticipation that a negotiated concession could mark a historic diplomatic victory.
A lyric meditation on lost love. The speaker recalls a girl who once cherished roses and sent messages of love, but now treats them with indifference, concluding that love is dead as the roses fade. The poem repeats the refrain that once bright promises have soured into sorrowful memory.
A cartoon narrates Hope and Faith’s marriage and the birth of their child Certainty. It hints at Georgia’s dry law and aromas of modern preparedness while Caruso plans to sing to a San Francisco audience, with Atlanta listening via radio.
Theodore Roosevelt urged the doctrine of preparedness before a large gathering of Methodists in New York at the Methodist Social Union banquet. He linked U S relations with Germany and Mexico to warn against timidity and argued for peace through strength, praising early Methodist pioneers for upholding duty over ease.
General Scott and General Funston left San Antonio for El Paso to meet Mexican War Minister Obregon about the border situation. Obregon may join in Juarez by Saturday while Funston completes troop re-disposition plans and Washington delays any reply to Carranza.
Major General Funston Obregon discusses near term conference with American representatives. He claims Carranza army controls remaining Villa bandits and hopes for prompt retirement of American troops. He denies friction with Carranza and cites harmony among Carranza leaders. Obregon left Chihuahua for the border at ten tonight.
Four million Lutherans in America plan a 1917 400th anniversary commemoration of the Reformation led by Rev. Howard R. Gold executive secretary of the Joint Lutheran Committee. He said the U.S. Lutherans will coordinate with 76 million Lutherans worldwide for the observance marking October 31 1917 the 400 year beginning of the Reformation and noted Luther and Shakespeare as eminent figures in literature and reform.
Brys and Gylsen Limited acquire the Whiteinch yard once owned by John Reid and Co on the Clyde. The seven and a half acre site features modern plants and a river frontage, enhancing Belgian interests in shipbuilding amid wartime commerce.
Chinese commerce with the South Sea Islands has surged, with over twenty thousand Chinese entering local business. The foreign affairs minister is coordinating with Britain to appoint a Chinese consul in British North Borneo to safeguard Chinese interests.
George Sherwood Eddy describes sweeping changes in Asia and the Near East, noting Japan's embrace of Christianity, a Korean revival, and a more open China. He cites large student audiences, officials' receptivity, and calls for Christian outreach as Turky and the Near East rebuild after the war.
John P. Jones of the Hartford School of Missions told the National Missionary Congress that no greater opportunity exists for the Christian church than in India. He noted India’s immense need, vast diversity, and the call to mission as a heroic task for America.
Friends of Mr. C. W. Heard the night desk man at police headquarters for several years report he has been laid up at home for several days due to illness.
Otto H. Kahn told the American Newspaper Publishers Association dinner in New York that big business, if wisely organized, could be irresistible against any party. He urged finance to welcome publicity, reject parasitic practices, and form a permanent group to push balanced legislation and educate the public on sound economics and national business principles.
Athens residents joined a Lexington gathering Wednesday for Memorial Day exercises and the Confederate monument unveiling. Notables included Capt. T. H. Dozier, Chancellor D. C. Barrow, and Veteran J. A. Mealor, who last visited Lexington ten years ago.
Mr. W A Peek ends his years with the Seaboard Air Line Railway at the station and resigns to join the Southern Express Company in the same area.
Dr 8 8 Smith has returned to his home and offices after several weeks in Chicago pursuing post graduate courses in medicine and attending special sessions.
J. Tribble declares his campaign for Congress as a Democrat. He addresses voters in his party’s primary, outlining goals and platform.
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