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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes subscription rates and carrier rules, urges timely delivery complaints to the business office, and includes a roundup of local political, cultural, and national-mission items with commentary on Georgia beef and dairy plans, Panama tolls, and US Mexico policy. It mentions Bible Conference plans, Hemenway lectures, and public art ambitions in Athens. Local remarks touch on candidates, editors, and political discourse.
The article discusses President Wilson's address to Congress on repealing the Panama tolls section. It notes ambiguity in his wording, hints at delicate diplomatic matters affected by Congress, and mentions opposition figures like Mr. Underwood who challenge the treaty interpretation and may urge accepting the president's views.
Athens officers push for at least three hundred members and regular meeting attendance. The piece argues a large, active chamber benefits the city and requires personal engagement beyond dues. It calls for stronger participation to improve Athens and ensure year ahead is the best in chamber history.
A 32 year-old dream nears reality as the Dover Calais tunnel finally advances past one mile. Despite repeated fears of a French invasion lawmakers delayed, yet now cordial Anglo French relations and cheaper drilling methods boost prospects for a 25 mile undersea route with an estimated cost around 80 million dollars.
Frank Tannenbaum, 21, leader of the unemployed IWW, held for the grand jury after a raid on St Alphonsus church. Bail set at 7500 dollars as two followers receive 30 days hard labor. Max Appel says 30000 raised for defense, expected to reach 200000.
The Jefferson city court will convene Monday morning with a calendar noted as remarkable. Thirty cases per day are set for the first three days, totaling about ninety cases, under Judge G A Johns of Winder and Col Pemberton Cooley of Jefferson as solicitor.
George W. Vanderbilt of New York, a leading heir with a vast North Carolina estate at Biltmore, died in Washington at fifty three after surgery. His fortune did not influence his Wall Street role. He is survived by his wife Edith Stuyvesant Dresser and one child.
The firm DuBose and DuBose topped the 1913 fire insurance market with total premiums of 25 425.00. Tax digest figures list other agencies and premiums including Lipscomb and Co 22 921.00 Erwin and Co 11 541.00 Wilkins Stephens on and Co 10 196.00 Morton and Parker 8 461.00 and E I Smith Sr 25 938.90 among many others.
In Athens during Lent the review highlights Boack White’s The Call of the Carpenter and its sequel The Carpenter and the Rich Man. The author portrays Christ as the working man championing the poor and opposing wealth with fellowship at its core. The new book argues for a constructive social revolution grounded in Christian fellowship.
Chicago report says Miles Selden Macon an attorney is under arrest on a charge of swindling Miss Margaret Boggies out of 1950 dollars she lent him. Police report notes no trace of a Macon by that name among Athens Ga natives.
Last evening about 9 o'clock Miss Edna L Orr of Jefferson married Mr Roland Earle Carter of Athens in a ceremony conducted by Rev Beatty of Emmanuel church. The bride is a pretty young woman with many friends and admirers and the groom is the assistant principal at Athens Business College with hundreds of friends who will congratulate him.
From St Petersburg Florida a parcel reached the Banner yesterday containing a cocoanut in its native sheath. The only clue to its identity was the audible milk inside. The specimen is a fine one grown in American soil on the site of Mr A Fowler who has large interests in the state.
Treasury officials kept reports on the income tax private for now but it became known that over four hundred thousand individuals filed returns by Monday night. Government estimates indicate about 40 million dollars will be collected, with 25,000 more expected due to extensions for absence, sickness, and other causes. The law is said to fall short of administration expectations by about fifty million dollars annually.
Mr. C C Bowden, father of Frank Bowden John G Bowden William and Robert Bowden, lies critically ill at his home with palsy of the nerves. He has been unable to speak for two days and cannot use his limbs. Friends hope for early signs of recovery.
With the pastor away, Dr J J Hall will lead morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church in Athens. Hall directs the American Peace Society for the South Atlantic States and is linked to figures like W J Bryan Taft and Andrew Carnegie in influential circles.
The regulars and scrubs of the Cleveland American team will play a practice game this afternoon at Sanford Field starting at 3 o'clock. The Naps had a tip top workout yesterday despite the wind, and Mayor of Cleveland along with several millionaire supporters will visit tomorrow to spend time with the club and observe training.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims liver support malaria drive and overall health boost, pricing at 50 cents.
Governor Colquitt of Texas says he will requisition both Federal and Rebel authorities in Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, Mexico, for the return of four men linked to the kidnapping of American ranchman Clement Vergara. Secretary Bryan replied the issue is one of justice, not diplomacy.
A loan agent, Mr Vance, reported his Park Avenue house entered before midnight. The thief ransacked rooms, forced the window, opened trunks and drawers, but only fifty five cents and gold cuff buttons were confirmed missing. Mr and Mrs Vance were away at a neighbor's during the incident.
On account of the usual large crowds today there will be two matinees. One hour of musical comedy and three reels of good pictures make an hour and three quarters of amusement for a small price. The program includes What Came to Bar Esnay Life Love and Liberty Lubin and Million and Millions Vitagraph.
Montgomery Ala March 6 Ray Rushton qualified as a candidate for United States Senate to fill the Johnston unexpired term State Senator Watt Brown and Captain Frank S White had previously qualified Qualifying ends at midnight
Tonight at our regular meeting the officers for the year 1914 will be elected. All brethren requested to attend. J. H. Wilson, S. C.
Mrs. David Moore of Saginaw Iowa reports cures for her husband’s fifteen year and her son’s eight year coughs using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims it stops hacking coughs relieves throat and lung ailments with money back if it fails. Available from all druggists at 50c and $1.00 from H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
TESH Atlanta March 6 Tech defeated Clemson in a debate on the resolution that there should be no distinction as to sex in granting suffrage. Co L Jordan and R L Bidwell spoke for Tech while Boyd and T C Hadden spoke for Clemson. Tech upheld the negative with a 2 score.
W M McDonald, longtime manager of the Excelsior Fruit Growers Association of Minnesota, has grown annual sales from 35000 to over 200000 in five years. He will attend the farmers and business men conference in Louisville April 7 to 10 to share his methods and demonstrate cooperative work for fruit growers.
An 1890s style advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best family laxative for adults and the aged. It quotes Mrs. Charles E Smith of West Franklin Me calling them Our family laxative and notes 25c pricing with druggists or by mail from H E Bucklin Co Philadelphia.
Hundreds of friends report Dr. J W Lynch is greatly improved after a severe attack that kept him in bed since last Saturday. He is able to be on the streets again and will travel to Atlanta for a preaching engagement.
Quote from Mrs Naggers and her husband in a Kansas City Star exchange. It highlights a wife aiming to reform her husband and his reply that reformers often seize the opportunity to gain power. The brief reflects social commentary on marital dynamics and ambition.
A witty exchange between a New Yorker and a Philadelphian mocks grass on streets. The New Yorker jokes about lack of greenery while the Philadelphian suggests street car horses browse the grass, reflecting urban banter from the period.
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