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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines delivery terms and payment options, urges prompt carrier complaint reporting, and notes that carriers may collect from anyone. It also previews inauguration week chatter in Washington about Taft and Wilson, Prohibition, suffrage, tariffs, monetary reform, and political changes shaping the new administration.
An editorial praising Woodrow Wilson as the newly inaugurated president. It emphasizes his ability, character, and preparedness, notes Democratic unity, and argues the nation seeks relief from taxation and legislative burdens after sixteen years of Republican rule. It forecasts a successful administration aligned with democratic goals.
A Metropolitan Magazine writer argues Japan moves to Mexico, Hawaii and Asia not for war or conquest but to secure cheap food as a starving, crowded nation grows by 300,000 annually. He notes rice and wheat costs rise, many Japanese seek land abroad, and private companies push concessions on the Pacific coast to house more migrants and feed Japan.
On March 4 events include 1861 William Penn charter from Charles II for lands north of Maryland and west of the Delaware. 1789 the first U S Congress under the Constitution met. 1791 Vermont admitted to the Union. 1805 Napoleon orders projected invasion of England. 1837 Chicago incorporated by Illinois legislature. 1849 Zachary Taylor inaugurated as U S president. 1873 presidential salary set at 50000 dollars. 1883 Alexander H Stephens dies in Atlanta. 1910 Tariff Commission meets at Ottawa.
William M. Bullitt born March 4 1873 in Louisville Kentucky. He is a Princeton and University of Louisville law graduate who rose as a leading Kentucky lawyer and Republican political figure. In June he succeeded Frederick W Lehmann as solicitor general of the United States.
The individual discussed is deeply rooted in Southern history, maintaining family prominence across generations. He is described as a great nephew of Patrick Henry and of Chief Justice Marshall, underscoring notable legal and political lineage.
Mrs. Glennie Marlow of 243 S Jackson St Athens Ga testifies in March 1908 that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her seven year old daughter of a severe kidney complaint. The remedy allegedly restored health after months of doctor efforts and is said to have provided lasting relief for kidney weakness. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills at 50 cents. Remember the name Dean’s.
Two letters from readers describe relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs Artie Hamilton of Warren Indiana reports improved health and decades of suffering ending. Mrs Anna Hanben of Esmond Rhode Island credits the medicine with relief from bearing down pains irregular cycles and blue moods.
The mayor and council held a regular session reviewing cotton buyers licenses the hotel license scale and the boarding house impact. They outlined a new license ordinance to be adopted this month and discussed a budget for public schools and the vacant City Marshal post with an upcoming election of the office.
The editor notes the candidate’s Georgia National Bank and Lipscomb & Co. background as essential for city marshal duties. The post demands bookkeeping skill and active management of tax collections and property returns, with inspectors ensuring correct personal property declarations. The council approved minor items, with final ratification set for Thursday.
Sunday afternoon in the Odd Fellows hall Jerome Jones Southern organizer for the AFL addressed Athens workers many of whom belong to local unions while others are not yet affiliated A central labor union was formed bringing printers musicians press men painters and others into the new body Temporary officers chosen yesterday are P J Dockendorf chairman and Sam Kirk secretary.
The newly organized Painters Union completed its formation with Mr Jones guiding members. The meeting adjourned but members stayed to be instructed. Officers include President D Wood, Vice President O England, Recording Secretary Charles Colline, Financial Secretary Sam Kirk, Treasurer J Dougherty, Conductor William Burch, Warden Charles Richards, Preceptor J Burch, and Trustees Guy Parr, William Martin, Nat Ross.
An 50 cent Rheuma advertisement from H R Palmer and Sons touts relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and related ailments. It claims rapid uric acid elimination within hours and improvement within a day, urging skepticism but asserting proven results for thousands in the past year.
Mrs Julia O Neal died Sunday afternoon at her Hull road home at age eighty four. Funeral services will be held at Whitehall at two o clock with Rev W J Bates presiding. Survived by two children Benjamin O Neal and Mrs Beckie Smith. She was a long time Baptist church member.
Burial held yesterday afternoon at Center for Miss Gussie Yerby seventy one died Sunday morning. She was sister of Mrs C C Chandler of this city and highly regarded. Col J O Adams of Guineaville and Col Ed Quillian traveled to Madison in Morgan county superior court matters. Adams is a law school graduate and legislator a friend of education.
Yesterday the prudential committee of the board of trustees of the state college met with Messrs. Connor Hardeman and McMulk, examining routine matters and conducting inspections.
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