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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes indications point to the largest university summer school attendance in its history as reports from campus and local commentary highlight growing interest and preparations for the event.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan push a diplomatic effort through A B C mediators at Niagara Falls. Carranza delegates head to mediation as US delegates back a constitutionalist provisional government in Mexico, offering a peaceful path with potential election of Carranza later. The outcome hinges on continued mediation success versus possible failure.
An opinion piece argues the U S Colombia treaty should pass despite Republican objections over phrasing and past Panama actions. It urges the Democrats to back the pact, citing potential costs and the need to restore national honor by admitting past mistakes.
The Georgia General Assembly begins a fifty day session with focus on tax law amendments and the Western and Atlantic lease, while new counties seek admission and politics fill the summer agenda. Members aim to pass needed measures amid limited funds and ongoing state issues.
Dr Emory R Park urges year round sanitation in a state health board statement advocating fifty two clean-up days each year and trained sanitary inspectors. He cites a case over decaying materials to show misfocused action and notes recurring open toilets refuse piles and slop barrels remain in neighborhoods despite earlier warnings.
The article notes Dr. L. G. Hardman as the first candidate to announce and the most active in campaigning. Farmers bankers manufacturers artisans laborers and professionals across the state rally to the Hardman column believing he will bring a faithful business administration to Georgia.
A Georgia campaign piece extols Doctor Hardman's clean private life and public service, citing six years in the legislature, two in the senate, and leadership in agriculture, banking, manufacturing, and medicine. It portrays him as capable, honest, and a governor candidate with broad support statewide.
The article argues for competent county health officers to study hygiene and enforce hygienic standards. It calls for authorities to identify unsanitary conditions, compel landlords to remedy them, and for the Ellis Public Health Bill to provide officers and state board funding to enforce health laws.
A series of announcements from Clarke county and Georgia state offices shows candidates for the General Assembly state treasurer and congressional seats. Notable names include O H Arnold Jr L C Brown H H Gordon J F Rhodes W J Speer and Samuel J Tribble. Also a testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation with a local ad.
Georgia lawmakers gather in Atlanta for the 50 day 1914 session. Representatives Lipscomb Rhodes and Senator DuBose arrive for the opening while the House and Senate prepare for roll call. Bills include early primary elections, salaried solicitors general, lieutenant governor, sanitary inspections, compulsory education, factory ventilation, child labor amendments, and allowing women to practice law.
The Georgia legislature opens with many bills stalled in committees as lawmakers prepare for contentious battles. Governor Slaton's annual message urging fiscal restraint and opposing tax equalization repeal is nearly ready for delivery. A repeal bill by J O Adams is expected to trigger a major clash alongside measures on beer sales under local option, new counties, textbooks, highway commission, and four-year terms for county officers. Six new House members join the chamber this year, with one new member from McIntosh county and others succeeding deceased or resigned members. Election in McIntosh county selects John D. Clark unopposed.
Rheumatism sufferers urged to try Chamberlains Liniment with personal testimonial from W A Lockhard of Homer City NY. He reports severe arm and shoulder pain last spring and says the first application brought relief after using the bottle.
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