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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
4
Athens chamber and state legislature debate new counties as Georgia eyes expansion and exhibits. Talks accuse Mr Bryan of using lecture tours for income while chautauqua managers push education programs. School building upgrades loom for Athens as voters weigh free speech officials and state leadership.
Augustus Octavius Bacon of Macon is profiled as the first U S Senator chosen directly by voters in Georgia. The Democrat’s career spans the Georgia House presidency, state conventions, and federal service, including three Senate terms after 1894. He served in the Confederate Army and later held key educational and scholarly roles.
Herbert Myrick urged Georgia lawmakers to adopt a land banking system offering long term farm loans with annual principal payments. He argued current mortgage red tape burdens southern farmers and that cooperative land banks could lower costs while freeing property at end of term. Texas Louisiana Indiana already moving laws.
Poetic reflection contrasts nature and human nature with images of rivers, mountains, seasons, and a steady star guiding inner purpose. It notes June melodies and cycles from vernal mornings to winter snow, linking outer world and inner life.
A historical date list notes July 16 events and births from 1557 to 1912. It mentions Anne of Cleves, Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Worthington, Mary Baker Eddy, Havelock, Macdonald, Peary, and a 1905 pole voyage, plus 61st birthday of the Marquess of Londonderry born July 16 1852.
The passage lists historical and contemporary figures with birthdays or ages. Viscount Castlereagh and the third Marquess of Londonderry are cited for their early 19th century roles, plus modern dignitaries including Baron Knollys, Rev. William Douglas Mackenzie, Captain Ronald Anundsen, and Theodore N. Vail, with ages ranging from 41 to 76.
Atlanta reports reveal members of the Georgia General Assembly pushing for a $50,000 maintenance boost for key state institutions even as the treasury remains depleted. Debate centers on tax reform, deficit coverage, and potential cuts to the State College of Agriculture and other universities while legislators tour Athens to glean budget insights for future education funding.
An Athens report notes a bill by Mr. Wohlwender to require fraternal organizations with insurance to register with the state insurance commissioner, obtain licenses, and comply with laws like standard insurers. The piece also covers state funding debates for Athens institutions, the push for a free kindergarten system, and General Obear’s militia reforms and recommendations.
Rome Georgia July 15 The Rome team has a new shortstop joining captain Paul Bart’s squad. The addition comes as the club prepares for upcoming games and seeks stronger infield defense.
Son of Paul Bartlett joins Morristown squad today as a first time pro tryout. Dallas Georgia resident Bartlett starred at the University of Georgia for four years and led as captain in 1911. He has practiced law in Atlanta after finishing at Atlanta Law School this spring. Bartlett posted around .400 at Georgia, drawing interest from managers before signing. Wells showed no progress, released after two games. Charlie Leonard returned to shortstop yesterday.
The cotton oil market shows opening and closing quotes with multiple bid and ask levels. Prices vary across contracts including Senet, Lis, E48, MIDI and Se4s with small net declines indicated.
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