Georgia Newsrounds and National Outlook from Athens
The Athens Banner notes rising weather talk and February forecasts, mentions Brandeis Supreme Court nomination likely to be confirmed, and cites Southern Railway boss Harrison on farmers’ gains. It critiques lynching criticism of Georgia, calls for stopping the practice, and remarks on University enrollment and wartime patriotism. It references national defense, female French soldiers, and general southern prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Joseph R. Lamar
United States
Senate
Supreme Bench
Georgia
Chicago Crime Wave Linked to Police Plot
Officials in Chicago discuss a alleged deliberate plan by policemen to discredit the administration and hinder anti graft efforts. Warrants may be sworn for officers as investigations aim to uncover imported criminals and graft within the city police. Strong citywide concern signals possible higher level involvement and major developments ahead.
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Chicago
Uuill
Fractions and Preparedness in Defense Debate
The article notes Minority Leader Mann signaling Republicans will back adequate national defense through a strong navy and army. It argues Democrats should support the president’s preparedness plan, stressing peaceable aims and readiness rather than aggression, with public opinion largely aligned.
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Mann
Wilson
Congress
Bryan
University of Georgia enrollment shows statewide spread
An analysis of University of Georgia registrations reveals Clarke county with 81 and Fulton with 72 students, while 125 of Georgia's 152 counties are represented. Mountain counties contribute 41 students, Rabun alone 11, showing rising statewide interest in higher education and broad regional support for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Athens
North Georgia
Clarke County
Fulton County
Macon
Clarke
Fulton
Rabun County
I have two friends Wit and Humor cartoon love
A light cartoon poem depicts two friends Wit and Humor. The speaker prefers Humor who supports and laughs with them rather than Wit who laughs at them.
A Verse For Two Friends Upon Departure
A sentimental poem bidding farewell to two friends. It wishes them a calm sea and serene skies as they sail toward the western sunset. The lines speak of unalloyed love, peace, hope, and trust, with no space for regret.
Woodrow Wilson Master Pilot demands steady support
The Macon Telegraph essay urges Democrats to back President Wilson with unwavering loyalty amid war talk and Mexican tensions. It praises Wilson’s foresight and resolve, arguing that hastening into conflict would cost blood and treasure and that the nation remains unprepared for war.
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Macon
E. L. Martin
Wilson
United States
BE. L. Martin
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
Help for French starving in Northern France appeal
A letter urges Athens readers to aid nine hundred thousand starving people in Northern France amid cold, requesting subscriptions via the Athens Banner and undersigned. The plea notes many have already contributed, while others have not, and emphasizes timely help to save lives.
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France
Athens
J. Lustrat
Weekly Statement of Reserve Bank Resources January 28 1916
The Weekly Statement lists resources and liabilities of the Federal Reserve Bank including gold reserves cash, due from federal reserve banks, bills discounted and investments. It records capital paid in deposits and the net liability position of Federal Reserve notes with totals for all assets and liabilities.
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United States
Federal Reserve
Farmers in the South Stand $200 Million Better Off
President Fairfax Harrison of Southern Railway cites U S Department figures showing crop and livestock values in southern states rising sharply. Cotton value up $87.8 million despite lower yields, grains hay and livestock also gain, totaling an estimated $200 million improvement.
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Harrison
Southern Railway
Europe
Washington
Southern Railway Company
Fairfax Harrison
United States Agricultural Department
Department
South
United States
Japan and China Deny Guardian Report on Demands
In Peking on January 29, Eki Hioki the Japanese minister to China and Lu Chang Hsiang the Chinese foreign minister denied a Guardian report that Japan revived group five of its original demands to China. The claimed group urged Japanese participation in Chinese internal affairs.
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Associated Press
Peking
Eki Hioki
China
Lu Chang Hsiang
Manchester
England
Guardian
Japan
Tin Ore Sources and Bolivia’s Growth Promise
The piece notes tin ore sources worldwide are dwindling or fixed in output with Bolivia singled out as the country offering potential for steady growth and future supply expansion.
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Bolivia
Cold Quickly Broken Up By Simple Remedy
Mrs. Martha Wilcox of Gowanda recalls a severe cold that lingered until a simple remedy quickly broke it up in a few days. The testimonial ends with an advertisement note inviting readers to advertise their wants.
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Martha Wilcox
Gowanda
Sloan
S. F
H. B. Smith
San Francisco
Cal
Alk
Lodge Directory Listings for Local Fraternal Orders
Directory of Glenn Lodge No 75 N O O F Williams Lodge No 15 Athens BPOE No 790 Classic City Council No 375 I A Bradberry John Roberts Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M Modern Woodmen Camp No 16108 Woodmen Hall Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge No 40 Clayton Street Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Camp 292 W O W details meeting times officers and contact lines for each fraternal group in Athens.
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Glenn Lodge
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
B. Dunaway
N. G
Harry Davis
Classic City Council
K. of P. Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
I. A. Bradberry
John Roberts
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Cor
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Aaron Cohen
C. C
T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Et “Masonic Hall
J. H. Mkinnon
W. M. MO
G. Quinn
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodmen
Oolock
J. C. Booth
Announcements for Solicitor General Candidacy
A historical notice from Monroe Georgia appeals to voters in the Western Circuit. P Cooley declares candidacy for Solicitor General and asks for Democratic committee support and county endorsements. John B Gamble seeks re election while stressing crime suppression and duties. A brief congress bid and a rheumatism ad follow with Sloan's Liniment testimonial.
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Western Circuit
P. Cooley
State Democratic Executive Committee
Solicitor-General
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H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily
Virginia
Snider
Irl Hicks
Mr.Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Elberta
Chamberlain
O. J. Metcalf
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Scylla
Charybdis
Weekly Statement Reserve Bank
Tee
Lodge Directory
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
B. S. Dobbs
E. R. Geo. H. Palmer
W. F. Dobbs
A. Hill
Monroe, Ga
John. B. Gamble
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