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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery terms for city and mail subscribers. It notes 5.00 yearly, 2.50 half year, 1.25 quarter, or 10 cents weekly, with payments by express, money order, or registered letter. It warns no carrier can collect payments and urges prompt reporting of delivery issues.
The article surveys ongoing public interest in county elections across Georgia with many candidates and rising attention. It urges Chamber of Commerce membership to boost city welfare and cites potential Senate scrutiny of Cole Blease and suffragette sensationalism in England.
Since Congressman Hardwick will not seek re election in the Tenth district a number of homes have been suggested for the race. The old Tenth is expected to host one of its hottest campaigns in history, rivaling Black and Watson era.
Citizens of Athens are urged to support the proposed extension of the Piedmont and Northern from Anderson South Carolina to Athens. Chamber of Commerce committee members will seek funding to finance the electric railway project bringing the line to Athens.
The two states continue their long running debt dispute after West Virginia argues new assets reduce its liability to Virginia. The Supreme Court previously fixed West Virginia’s share, but Virginia rejects the updated amount and the matter persists with a multi million dollar gap.
Governor Blease clashed with lawmakers over sanitarium charges involving a sanitarium doctor. The dispute included a sharp address to the legislature, a dispute over his rights, and a public altercation in the halls as he prepared to fight a critic, illustrating his volatile leadership style.
President Wilson says Moore resigns with reluctance after agreeing to a one year term. Secretary Bryan notes Moore’s usefulness and regrets the loss. Moore's departure takes effect March 4 and ends a valued counsel role in the state department.
The State College of Agriculture runs a weeklong institute in Turner county at the county courthouse Ashburn. Faculty and itinerant teachers teach farmers using a moving picture machine for practical lessons. Dr Milon P Jarnigen and Mr Firor returned to the city after the visit. A Turner county farmer with 20,000 acres and several autos engaged with the college work and the boys corn club.
The Mount Veron lodge held a social gathering last night not official business. Side degrees were given with wholesome fun as one brother impersonated a colored thief and nearly drew a turn with a policeman, prompting lighthearted risibility.
The recorder and the mayor will hear alleged liquor law violations. This morning Charles McDonald is set for hearing before Recorder Price. Tomorrow B. P. Gregory faces the recorder pre tempo, Mayor Dorsey, with several other cases scheduled.
The Mack and Hastings show at the Majestic presents an all new program today and tomorrow. New songs include The Sailors Rag with Titanic Yamacraw costumes and Cotton Moon with tango dances. Films shown are a two reel Edison Alixies Strategy and Vitagraph A Game of Cards. Matinee at 4 p.m.
Génial Ben Collier, longtime sheriff candidate known as "Big Foot" Ben to friends, visited Athens yesterday as he enters the race for another term in Jackson County. Local supporters expect a strong showing on the eve of the primary.
In early Athens electric facilities built from the Athens Railway Company and Athens Manufacturing Company evolve into a modern network centered at Barnett Shoals. Mazda electric lighting and heating brighten streets, cafes, and theaters as four generating stations provide 1900s energy with 40,000 incandescent lamps and 858 horsepower for heating devices. The growth stems from reliable service and low rates, with most factories now using electricity and many homes adopting electric heating.
Joe Bean named baseball coach for the University of Georgia for 1914 with full charge starting March 9. The article notes Bean’s long influence on players like Pat Dinkins Henry Collier George Harrison Milton Reed and Brown Keene and cites past mastery as player and coach.
Col. W. J. Russell arrived home from a mountain tour by automobile despite bad roads. He left Mrs. Russell in Jasper for a several days visit with relatives there.
An old advertisement claims Kickapoo Worm Killer cures children’s worms and related symptoms including bad breath and sleep teeth grinding. It touts a laxative effect, candy confection form, safety, and guaranteed relief. Sold by All Druggists or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co in Philadelphia or St. Louis at 25 cents.
A historical note describes the giant devilfish reaching up to 20 feet in width and bearing a single young kept inside the mother until four feet broad. It also mentions Columbus’s diverse crew with a Jew named Luis de Torres and other nationalities among officers and sailors.
In a Pittsburgh Post style line the warden asks a gentlemanly prisoner to write a report on jail conditions. The prisoner admits optimism about a growing mining prospectus while noting the governor seeks a full jail condition report.
Memphis reports sixteen indictments by the grand jury against C Hunter Raine former president of the Mercantile Bank of Memphis and Claude Anderson cashier with charges of larceny and embezzlement tied to the bank wreck. Raine to be arraigned next Monday and Anderson released on ten thousand dollar bond.
Letters from across the United States reach President Soule of the Georgia State College of Agriculture about cattle raising benefits in Georgia. National articles and college staff reports have highlighted beef and dairying potential, with farmers statewide awakening and northern and western investors considering large grazing operations in Georgia. Inquiries emphasize fencing and dipping for cattle ticks, with interest concentrated in tick-free counties.
Remsen Crawford, once a top newspaper man attached to the Banner, Constitution, and NY Times night editor, now owns a 2,500 acre farm in Columbia County. He is visiting relatives for a day or two and is here on business.
Dr J J Hall of London and Atlantac will headline a Sunday afternoon talk at the Colonial in Athens, described as a record attendance event. The speech titled The Life That Counts is expected to draw many men, with the Y M C A religious committee arranging care at 4 p m.
Secretary Clare Heidler reports strong interest as Capt. T. P. Stanley joins and pays five months in advance. He cites the chamber’s good work for Athens and pledges to help, while another member endorses the initiative by paying several months ahead and urging others to invest.
Chicago reports John W. Worthington head of the defunct American Banking Association was arrested for the seventh time in as many days. He was released on $5,000 bond when federal authorities served a mail fraud warrant. A receiver was appointed for the association.
A fragment from a 7 month journal mentions a bullet and a cow with unclear context. The text is garbled and provides few readable details beyond a brief note about a decision following an injury. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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