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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
5
The Athens Banner notes Next Sunday is Go-To Sunday School Day in Georgia and mentions Augusta planning a spring festival. It comments on war talk in Europe, patriotism, and reactions to President Wilson and preparedness debates, with quotes from various papers and figures.
Captain Johnston urged support for officer training camps including the Chattanooga camp, stressing the need for more educated young men to join officer ranks. He warned that even with larger armies the supply of qualified officers remains scarce, and praised four week summer programs that produce ready officers for wartime. The analogy to fire departments underscored preparedness without seeking conflict.
The Democratic platform pushes for Philippine independence four years after law, with a broader self government for natives. House passage and presidential signoff are anticipated, making the issue a major campaign topic amid war, tariffs, and national concerns. Public support remains uncertain and will be tested at the polls.
A cartoon depicts a town with no fire department and no fire insurance. Citizens fear fire and doubt when it might strike, illustrating a lack of preparedness and awareness.
A reflective passage outlines core Christian beliefs as a creed describing God as Creator and Father, the brotherhood of man, the authority of Jesus Christ, the Spirit in the world, and the eternal destiny of every soul. The speaker articulates belief across defined tenets spanning creation, redemption, presence, and destiny.
Atlanta February 5. Commissioner H M Stanley reveals Georgia Manufacturers Association will back a state vocational school and push for action by the general assembly next summer. He cites the need for a state program linked to high and grammar schools to train workers and notes past attempts failed without a coordinated state school system.
This afternoon at the Clayton street theater the Y M G A hosts a men's meeting with Rev. Stanley R Grubb of the Christian church delivering the address titled Christ is All and In All. The male chorus opens at 3 30 and the meeting begins at 4.
In Athens Mr. Max Joseph mourned the death of Dr. J M Lumpkin and paid a devoted tribute. He recalled days at the Clinard hotel where Rev. Calvin Johnson Judge Nicholson Mr King Marks Dr Lumpkin and Mr Max Joseph gathered regularly around a hotel table and formed a long friendship.
The January weather and crop bulletin reports good progress for winter crops in the southern trucking regions east of the Mississippi. It notes warmer days enabled outdoor work and highlights Georgia’s need for a centralized state vocational school under the State University to expand industrial education.
A school rally will be held in Arnoldsville Tuesday at 1 o'clock as residents plan to rebuild the recently burned school building. A handsome brick structure is proposed and the contract may be set Tuesday, with several Athens residents traveling to Arnoldsville for the event.
A. B. Carter, former Athens Ga secretary Southern Textile Association, challenges James F. Barrett of Asheville Typographical Union to six debates. Barrett urged condemning the association's stance on the Keating child labor bill at the National Child Labor Congress.
Fire believed incendiary tore through the Jardine munitions factory in Hespeler Ontario. The blaze prompted Ottawa to request overseas troops be stationed nearby while quickly controlled. Two Agrastrians and one German suspect were detained.
Democratic leaders expect administration bills for a tariff commission and repeal of the free sugar clause of the Underwood tariff to reach the House by the end of next week. Chairman Kitchens said sugar bill will likely be considered by the Democratic caucus within a week and passed by February 20. If the sugar is removed from the free list May 1, separate action on this bill will likely be recommended.
Frederick Groves of Philadelphia testified to Interstate Commerce Commissioner Mayer that Southern Pacific ships on the seas would prevent funds to operate an independent line between Atlantic and Gulf ports. He said the Philadelphia and Gulf Company was driven into receivership and argued divorcement of Southern Pacific and Morgan One would boost water traffic north of Galveston. Others supported continued railroad control.
Rev C G Jarrell returned to Athens after delivering the Sidney Lanier anniversary address before the Teachers' Association in Macon. He also lectured on the life and works of the Southern poet to Wesleyan College's young ladies.
Police assigned to protect the subway system from Brooklyn to Bronx terminals and through the Hudson and Manhattan tubes after a report of a dynamite threat. The Interborough Company admitted that police assistance was needed.
Mrs. J. S. Barlow of Columbus Ohio describes six years of female trouble and nervous exhaustion. She reports rapid improvement after taking Lydia E pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says she regained health and weight. The testimonial notes the medicine restores weakened organs with roots and herbs.
The Y M C A junior league saw several tight matches with Head's division defeating Lanier 12 to 2 in the first game and 6 to 3 in the second. Moore beat Bullard 14 to 9, while Bullard’s second team won 5 to 2. Attendance points favored Head and Lanier, with overall standings led by Head. Next, volleyball and basketball relay events are scheduled, with Lanier vs Moore and Bullard vs Head matches to follow.
The Georgia freshmen conducted the first pushball practice of the year on Sanford Field yesterday afternoon. The annual game with the sophomores is set for February 16.
Galveston February 5 Major General Leonard Wood after inspecting coast fortifications said he would recommend long range rifles for the local forts. He left tonight for Florida.
A series of appeals from P Cooley W O Dean and Thomas J Brown outlines their bids for Solicitor General and Congress. Cooley seeks support for western circuit office while Dean seeks re election emphasizing crime suppression and duties. Brown announces candidacy for Congress representing the Eighth district under Democratic committee action.
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