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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
7
The Athens Banner notes election talk and newspaper politics with jokes at Asa Candler and printer men. It reports on the war front, German advances, the British loan, and Premier Asquith favoring woman suffrage, plus local policy and state issues.
Frank Jenkins, a Mercer University and University of Georgia Law School graduate with University of Virginia study, seeks one of the three new judgeships on Georgia's Court of Appeals. A local legislator and vice chairman of the state Democratic Executive Committee, he is backed by Putnam and the Eighth district.
The Chamber of Commerce reviews proposed railroad rate revisions, pledging to act for the public and consumer interest. A committee investigates railroad claims to judge whether changes are just and fair before officers draft resolutions for the railroad commission.
The piece argues for Governor Harris, praising his record and decades of service to Georgia, and contends opposition stems from greed for office. It notes the Confederate veteran’s continued activity and asserts voters will judge fairness and fitness in the upcoming primary.
A fragment notes new and strange wording used in discourse. The author mocks flourishes like molly coddling pussy footing and filibustering as excessive politeness and evasive tactics.
A weary traveler stops at Gratification Tavern for a night then continues his journey and finally settles at Home named Satisfaction. The verse narrator D. G. B. frames a moral about wandering to seeking contentment through names.
Information from Americus says Crawford Wheatley, a leading figure in the current house, announces for reelection to Georgia's house of representatives. Sumter’s Sheppard will not seek another term. Wheatley indicated to supporters he may not want to return but is being urged into the race.
A Sumter county ally, Mr. Wheatley, gains support from local friends and a letter from Mr. Cobb praising his energy and results. The piece notes his willingness to act and return to leadership if needed, signaling strong local backing amid ongoing political moves to push capital removal.
Atlanta reports Burwell may run again for speaker while Morton Turner confirms his candidacy for the next house. Turner notes his Torrens land title bill work and highway program, with broad regional backing and Emory and state university credentials. Perry addresses railroad commission issues as hearing on freight-rate petition proceeds.
Georgia press notes sentiment holds firm against changes to the railroad commission as hearings loom for three to six months and possible lawsuits stretch into two years. Perry’s Gwinnett County backing signals strong local support while Candler faces opposition from Peeples. Tick eradication advances in 52 counties with more counties to complete work in 1916. The Cherokee rose designated state floral emblem.
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