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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner discusses carrier delivery rates, noncollection policy, and audience alerts. It comments on Germany news, gas tanks, city improvements, and South Carolina secession from please-ism, plus a call for farmer unity and a tax cut impact on schools and institutions.
The article argues that wartime needs force a broad co operation across trusts banks manufacturers and transport lines. It says bankers and farmers mill owners factors capitalists and merchants must meet and align to face conditions and lay out action. It concludes that such inter enterprise cooperation will create informed future collaboration.
An essay argues the United States may preside over postwar European settlement and become a world figure. It urges calm neutrality until President Wilson directs a peace, praising American patience, diplomacy, and vigilance while hoping to shorten the war’s suffering through prudent action.
Dr. L. G. Hardman, after finishing second in the August 19 governor primary, writes to Georgians praising the campaign, lauding law enforcement ideals, and urging brighter state leadership. He congratulates Judge Nat E. Harris and Randolph Anderson for their race and extends sympathy over a campaign bereavement.
For political scrapbooks the official and accurate votes in the recent race are provided, detailing how the candidates stood based on final tallies and certified totals from the election authorities.
The forecast warns unsettled conditions through tonight and Wednesday with showers in Atlanta, Georgia, Alabama, and much of the central area. Temperatures hold in the south while the northwest turns colder with scattered showers from Texas to the Dakotas. Fort Smith and Abilene report the heaviest rain.
George H Johnson a Winnebago Indian born on a Nebraska reservation twenty eight years ago owns a small farm in Winnebago Nebraska. He played pro ball starting in 1907 with Joplin Missouri and later with Nebraska Indians Lincoln Sioux City St Joseph Chicago Cincinnati. He signed a two year Cincinnati contract in 1913 but jumped to the Kansas City Feds prompting an injunction by Judge Foell.
A historical note explains the name Big Six arising from a shift in the National League by the St. Louis club and a pointed quip by Jim Hart of Chicago, asserting that the real draw is the six that bring crowds.
Rebel Russell born March 12 1889 on a farm near Albany Mississippi moved to Texas young, played on independent teams, joined Bonham Texas Oklahoma league in 1912 then Fort Worth Texas League bought for 150 dollars. Chicago Americans acquired him at season end and he joined the White Sox in 1913 developing into a star under Chance.
Garland Jones of Atlanta seeks 10000 dollars from Eugene V. Haynes a jeweler and famed tanguist after a collision on Ponce de Leon avenue left Jones with a smashed great toe. The plaintiff claims the injury impairs his dancing ability and other pleasures.
An electric motion sign on a Pittsburgh street depicts pitcher, catcher, and batter in a full baseball sequence. The device shows warming up, windup, a missed pitch, and a pop fly, with the ball traveling between positions. Afterward the legend lights the words Chew Smoke and the advertiser’s name, plus an integrated clock.
Russell Ford shows strong form in the Federal circuit while Hal Chase joins the Buffs. Boo Benz struggles with world tour fatigue pitching two weak games. Marty O Toole may be released after Pirates bought him for 22500. Giants coach John McGraw allegedly envies Reds manager Charlie Herzog. Connie Mack’s staff under scrutiny as rival prospectors predict a push for second place. Grover Land of the Tip Tops laments slow foot speed. Lincoln team ends a losing streak after a Tigers trade. the Ante a is blamed as their Jonah. Rumor questions where Walter Johnson’s 75000 came from and if AL batters funded it. Nordyke miscue leads to a near no hitter Manitoba game. only one ball not fielded cleanly.
John Montgomery Ward proposes a new Federal league scheme offering a $4000 car to every member of the pennant winning team. President Gilmore and club owners back the plan to boost public interest, with post season games in multiple cities and an all star contest against champions.
Eddie Collins cites Connie Mack on old era etiquette in baseball. He recalls players never offering tips to teammates on improving their play even when a flaw existed. He notes modern players openly advise each other while competing fiercely for a pennant.
Hd Konetchy recalls a superstition after the Pirates loss in Chicago. He joked that he mistakenly wore his left stocking wrong and then the team lost, vowing to leave socks misoriented if it ever happens again.
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