War news and economic notes from The Athens Banner
The Athens Banner reports on election ballots and voter tone, the USS Tennessee gold cargo crossing the Atlantic, Belgian capital moves, and Mayor Woodward’s renomination. It notes Italy's neutrality, Georgia Manufacturers Association plans, and a new Southern District of Georgia attorney. Also mentions university dormitory demand and a proposed special war tax. The piece urges American ship investment and business leadership amid European conflict.
Battle of the Ballots Sets Georgia Election Course
Georgians vote today on U S senators a governor all state officers twelve congressmen state senators judges and more. Campaign has been calm with stumping carding and ads though some charges have been made. Full statewide turnout expected with Banner promising complete returns tonight shown by stereopticon on Clayton street inviting Athens residents to attend.
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Georgia
Clayton Street
Athens
War censorship has silenced the front line reporters
War correspondents now face strict censorship as nations battle across Europe. News comes through Belgium and Paris with little detail from England, Germany, Austria, or Russia. The press gambles on leaks while authorities wait to reveal the truth to the public.
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King Bee
Belgium
Paris
England
Germany
Austria
Russia
China’s Opium Crackdown Gains Provincial Wins
The anti opium drive in China reports Hupeh and nine of eighteen provinces freed from poppy cultivation. Manchuria also has provinces free from opium, reducing Indian opium imports. The campaign continues through internal strife as Yuan Shih Kai’s government reorganizes the effort.
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China
England
Europe
Hupeh
Manchuria
Yuan Shih Kai
Time to Down the Motor Menace
The Safety First Society launches an educational campaign urging motorists to slow for corners crossings dense traffic and areas with children. It calls for caution behind street cars and use of chains on wet pavements, saying better be safe than sorry. Slaughter in
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Evening World
Safety First Society
New York
Safety Society
No. 501
Fifth Avenue
Primary Races Show Opposition in Most Georgia Districts
In the Georgia primary, five of twelve districts feature incumbents under challenge or contests between new candidates. In the Sixth district Walter Wise faces no opposition to succeed Bartlett, who is not a candidate. Notable Athens ties arise as Bartlett’s race draws interest. Clarke neighbors Jackson and Gwinnett figure in the Ninth district race with Bell's ties to Athens. District lists: First Charles G Edwards J W Overstreet. Second Frank Park. Third Charles R Crisp. Fourth W C Adamson W C Wright. Fifth William Schley Howard. Sixth Walter A Wise. Seventh Gordon Lee. Eighth S J Tribble. Ninth Thomas M Bell W A Charters. Tenth A W Evans D P Rawlins Joseph Reynolds Carl Vinson. Eleventh J Randall Walker J A J Henderson. Twelfth Dudley M Hughes Walter Clements.
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Bartlett
Walter Wise
Athens
Jackson
Gwinnett
Clarke
Bell
Charles G. Edwards
J. W. Overstreet
Frank Park
Charles R. Crisp
W. C. Adamson
W. C. Wright
William Schley Howard
Walter A. Wise
Gordon Lee
S. J. Tribble
Thomas M. Bell
W. A. Charters
A. W. Evans
D. P. Rawlins
Joseph Reynolds
Carl Vinson
J. Randall Walker
J. A. J. Henderson
Dudley M. Hughes
Walter Clements
Judge Harris Seeks Georgia Governorship Endorsement
Judge Harris issues a public message from Macon Georgia before the primary thanking supporters and vowing to govern with unity. He emphasizes no past attacks on opponents and commitment to serving Georgia, promising to end factionalism and restore harmony. The column also notes public concerns about traffic safety and motor vehicle accountability in New York.
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Macon
Harris
People of Georgia
People of
Georgia
Harris predicts landslide for Nat Harris in Georgia
Harris headquarters declare Judge Nat E. Harris will sweep Georgia with no second ballot. They report Telegrams and letters show strong support and say Harris will carry over 120 counties based on assurances and opponent claims.
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Macon
Harris
Nat E. Harris
Georgia
Judge Harris
Hart County Election Forecast From Hartwell Dispatch
Conservative estimates place Judge Nat Harris ahead in Hart county by seven hundred to five hundred fifty votes, with Joseph M. Brown carrying Hart by five hundred. The Senate race favors Slaton in a closer contest.
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Hartwell
Nat Harris
Hart County
Joseph M. Brown
Hart
Senate
Slaton
Georgia Elects Two Senators by Popular Vote Today
Georgia makes history by electing two United States senators at once under the popular vote system. The state also votes for twelve congressmen, 182 members of the lower house, 44 state senators, and numerous state offices including governor and judicial officials.
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Union
United States
Georgia
Bacon
State House
Lunatic Passenger Mistakes Golf For Game On Rainy Train Ride
During a rain soaked trip to an asylum a lunatic, escorted by a guard, notices a field where onlookers with umbrellas watch two men “putting.” The guard explains they are playing golf and jokes about stopping for them, highlighting the absurd scene.
Judge questions disruption by women witnesses at Exeter court
Judge Lush-Wilson scolded a female litigant at Exeter county court for persistent interruptions. He said that women are the most troublesome people he has to deal with and urged better self-control in the witness box compared to men.
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Lush-Wilson
K. C
Exeter
England
Chip on the Shoulder
The passage quotes Jefferson praising peace and restraint while warning the weak nation bears a chip on its shoulder. It contrasts national strength with humility and cautions against boasting or fearing others' power.
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Jefferson
Becoming Modernized in India Fashions Corset Trend
Native high caste women once cloistered behind pudahs are adopting corsets and creating a new market for such garments. The shift marks changing attitudes toward modesty and dress as corsets enter the wardrobes of pudah women and their contemporaries.
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India
Daily Thought on Focus and Hard Work
Kingsley urges total immersion in one’s work as the key to true productivity. The quote frames unwavering dedication as the secret behind the hardest workers.
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Kingsley
Stephens Seeks Georgia Court of Appeals Seat
Letters from Judge Horace M Holden and former Justice Spencer R Atkinson praise Alex Stephens of Atlanta Ga as an able lawyer of high character and intelligence and endorse his candidacy for the Court of Appeals to succeed Judge Roan. They say he would render efficient and satisfactory service if elected.
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Horace M. Holden
Supreme Court
Alex. Stephens
Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Roan
Court of Appeals of
Georgia
Spencer R. Atkinson
The
Supreme Court of Georgia
Judge Powell Endorses Steph ens for Court of Appeals Seat
A letter from former Judge Arthur G. Powell endorses Steph ens for the unexpired term on the Georgia Court of Appeals. Powell recalls support Steph ens gave him in his first race and urges friends to back him, asserting Steph ens would fill the position with credit to the state and their family.
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Arthur G. Powell
Court of Appeals
Mr. Stephens
Ben Hill
Endorsement of Alexander W Stephens for Court of Appeals
Hon Sam S Bennett president Georgia Bar Association commends Alexander W Stephens for the Court of Appeals bench. He praises Stephens as cultured, broad minded, and highly qualified, citing long contact and discussions on legal questions and other subjects.
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Sam S. Bennett
Georgia Bar Association
Alexander W. Stephens
Roan
Court of Appeals
Thornton Team Suffers First Defeat in Junior League
Yesterday morning at Sanford Field Capt Thornton's team, boasting a 1000 percent lead, lost 6 to 0 to Capt Wood and his tossers. Lanier excelled at third for Thornton, delivering one of the season's best games. An 10 o'clock clash Beusse's team versus Wood's nine follows, with Rajson and Jackson meeting this afternoon in a hard fought preparatory league contest.
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Sanford Field
Capt. Thornton
Capt. Wood
Thornton
Young Lanier
Develves
Beusse
Wood
Indians
Rajson
Jackson
Matthews
Judge Pottewrites support letter for Stephens in judicial race
Letter from former Court of Appeals judge J R Pot tle to Mr Stephens offers aid in his campaign. Pot tle cites his own experience on the court and stresses the need for accurate knowledge of the law and a temperament suited to judicial work.
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J. R. Pottle
The
Court of Appeals
Mr. Stephens
Sary
Judge Grogan Endorses Alexander Stephens for Judgeship
The City Court of Elberton judge George C. Grogan lauds Alexander W. Stephens as a conscientious, careful, and scholarly lawyer fit for a judgeship after many years of acquaintance.
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George C. Grogan
the City Court of
Elberton
Wordsmiths coin new term leprosarium in playful preps league
In a light note from New Word, writers describe a prep league confrontation on Thursday Raw son versus Hodgson and Friday Jackson against Pound aimed at victory. The piece coins leprosarium as a curio, praising its capacity to form patterns for many humorous coined disease ariums.
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Rawson
Hodgson
Jackson
Pound
Town editor declaims ignorance of poker game
An editor from Georgia declares locals misjudge his stance on poker. He says if he knew the game he would be richer by a house and lot a gold watch and chain and a real diamond stud, implying the town’s players misrepresent him.
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Georgia
Good Word for Religion in a Broad-M minded Era
A passenger on the last tram voices tolerance toward religious believers, saying he holds no prejudice against those who belong to P. B. A. and that religious men are not worse than ordinary people. The remark reflects a broader, nonjudgmental stance of the time.
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Times
P. 8
Manchester Guardian
Perfectly Safe to Order quip in fashionable Crawford scene
A brief comedy line pair features Crawford at a stylish restaurant telling the waiter not to order for him while Crapshaw jokes he will be hungry by the time the waiter arrives. The exchange highlights witty dining banter in a social setting.
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Crawford
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