Local notices and society updates in Athens paper
Subscribers urged to report late deliveries and missing papers. News items include Coburn Players Georgia links, Georgia summer school reception, Governor Harris on Leo Frank attack, French commerce drop, Swiss dyestuff move to US, Bell system employee incentive plan, Rotary Savannah Tybee highway bond proposal, and statewide support urged for the Tybee road project.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Rotary Club of
Savannah
Tybee
Score
Athens
Submarine Menace to England and Naval Food Blockade
The piece discusses German submarines threatening Britain by disrupting imports and food, the fragility of the blockade, and British nerves. It notes proposed cargo submarines, Germany and Austria increasing home supplies, and unique wartime warfare developments such as gas trenches artillery air power and submarines.
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British Isles
Great Britain
Germany
Atlantic
Lipton Praises American Red Cross Serbia Relief Efforts
Sir Thomas Lipton lauds the American Red Cross for cleansing Serbia of cholera and typhus. He credits American organization and planning, notes hospital closures due to no inmates, and highlights relief in Belgium and Northern France plus Wilson administration’s noninvolvement in war.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
England
American Red Cross Society
Serbia
Thomas Lipton
Belgium
France
Woodrow Wilson
Georgia Lawmakers Close In On Western & Atlantic Railroad
Georgia legislators have crystallized sentiment that the Western and Atlantic Railroad will not be sold or parallelled. They view the road as a safeguarded asset and plan to prevent paralleling while considering renewal of the current lease or a new lease at better terms when the time arrives.
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Southern Group of
Bell Telephone Companies
Southern Bell
The
Cumberland
Great Bell Family
Georgia
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Aggressive citizens drive Athens toward shared welfare
A commentary from Asheville Energy questions readers in Athens about their involvement in community issues. It argues that those focused only on themselves neglect health, schools, parks, and public improvements, while productive citizens contribute time or money to public development. The piece promotes broad, progressive engagement for a prosperous city.
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Asheville
Athens
The New Dixie Poem Ends Labor and Capital Roles Shifting
A verse contrasts Capital and Labor at the mint. Labor moves from a subservient role to gaining leverage as Time changes positions. The poem depicts Labor taking two coins and granting one, while Capital appears more cooperative in a system seen as fairer to workers.
Peace, Truth, and Justice Lead the Way
An observed scene presents Peace as calm and serene with two ahead, while Truth arrives bearing the facts and Justice follows to weigh them and choose the path, as described by D. G. B.
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Sare
Capitol Gossip And Other Georgia News In Brief
Capitol gossip notes a proposed central school book depository in Macon aimed at serving all regions. Other items cover a refined approach to dwelling fires, Macon light rate audits, an appeal over illegal auto tag taxes, concerns about uniform mimicry by Savannah groups, and Central of Georgia Railway tax dispute proceedings with arbitration set for Thursday.
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Macon
Heart of
Georgia
Webster
State Railroad Commission
Macon Railway and Lighting Company
Georgia Public Service Corporation
State's case heard with Union Point and Atlanta counsel
The state's case is presented with S. H. Sibley of Union Point assisting, while Col. A. R. Law ton, general counsel for the Central road, and John D. Little of Atlanta handle railroad interests. The hearing wraps this week and an arbitral decision is expected by week’s end.
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S. H. Sibley
Union Point
Col. A. R. Lawton
Central Road
John D. Little
Atlanta
Supreme court rules on minor property sale authority
Powell et al. vs Heyman et al. from Richmond superior court yields a Georgia Supreme Court ruling. A judge in vacation cannot order a sale of a minor's legal estate nor can minors become wards in chancery. The decision also notes no chamber authority for adult contingent remainders. The piece also notes the last state officer's oath, Labor Commissioner H M Stanley, back in Atlanta after travels and a large oath ceremony.
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Powell Et al
Heyman
Richmond Superior Court
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Mr. Stanley
State House
H. M. Stanley
Atlanta
Capitol
Stanley
Weekly Press Association of
Georgia
Daily Thought on Understanding Through Sympathy
A short quotation from F W Robertson urging a return to the old spirit of four forefathers. It calls for sympathy over criticism, reverence, love, humanity, and deeper understanding.
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F. W. Robertson
Real Enjoyment Through Service Says Bishop of London
A quotation from the Bishop of London urges believers to seek real enjoyment by engaging in selfless acts for others, rather than dwelling on personal concerns. The call emphasizes active compassion and communal help as a path to fulfillment.
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London
The Price They Pay Lola and Elmer Dialogue
In a Chicago News snippet, Lola asks if entering heaven costs anything. Elmer replies that being good is the price. The exchange reflects a childlike takeaway on morality presented in a concise newspaper voice.
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Lola
Elmer
Chicago News
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Athens Banner
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Athens Daily Banner
Carriera
Garriers
Carrier Bay
Vienna
Mr. Bryan
Coburn
Harris
State Prison Commission
Milledgeville
William Creen
Leo Frank
Europe
American Red Cross
NEW Dixie
Bell Telephone
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Capitol Gossip
Capt
Joyner
Savanah
Walker
Chatham Superior Court
State Supreme Court
Clifford Walker
Eral Hartridge
Chatham County
Negro Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
National Guard
Central
Central of Georgia Railway
Augusta and
Southwestern Railroad
Candler
State Commission
Alex W. Smith
William Howard
Augusta
John C. Hartis
Botte
H, R, Palmer & Gons
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