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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1914

Page

4

Early Morning Fogs Threaten Panama Canal Traffic

Fogs in the Culebra cut threaten regular canal navigation forcing possible early morning suspensions or strict safety rules. Captain Hugh Rodman says eight pilots will start, with cleaning up advancing at Mt Hope, Balboa housing nearing completion by April, and natural history expert Col. Charles F. Mason noted as best informed on canal biodiversity.

Associated Press Panama Panama Canal Culebra Hugh Rodman Rodman Canal Mt. Hope Canal Zone Cucaracha Balboa Pacific Charles F. Mason Ancon Hospital

Victim of Own Orders Comes Back to Haunt Colon

Dr Mason catalogs native woods and Philippine specimens collected during years in the islands. Col Goethals, once strict head of the Panama Railroad, had banned free rides for canal workers in observation cars. Recently he rode an observation car, forcing the Colony to pay his fare as a porter collected the ticket.

Eral Mason Islands Col. Goethals Panama Railroad Company Metro

Hardwick Announces Candidacy for U S Senate

Washington March 7 Congressman T W Hardwick of Georgia formally announces his bid for the United States Senate to succeed the late Senator Bacon. He outlines his background in the House and his view that character, experience, and fitness matter most, pledging to spell out positions on national questions during the campaign.

Washington, D. C T. W. Hardwick Georgia United States Senate Thomas William Hardwick Sandersville Bacon Hoke Smith Atlanta Thomas Washington Senate House of Representatives Congress Democratic Party Democrats of

Hardwick calls for fair field for Georgia Democrats

In a 1914 letter from Washington, Thomas W. Hardwick refuses to ride any party “coat-tails” and urges Georgia Democrats to judge him on his own record. He emphasizes friendship with the President and Senators but says he seeks no factional revival and asks for an impartial hearing and decision on his candidacy.

United States Smith Georgia Senate

Within the Law Returns to Colonial Theater

The American Play Company brings Bayard Veiller’s hit drama Within the Law back to the Colonial after popular runs in Athens and Atlanta. Detective William A. Pinkerton praised the play for its realism in police methods and underworld detail, calling it the most impressive drama he has witnessed. The story follows a young woman railroaded to prison and her struggle to clear her name amid police persecution.

The Law Athens Atlanta Pinkerton Bayard Veiller New York American Play Company Colonial Theater Princess Theater Chicago William A. Pinkerton Mr. Pinkerton

Plain Truth Delivered By The Masked Criminal

A lurid piece portrays a criminal woman who thrives on crime while staying technically within the law, taunting readers with her immune to detection. A second hand ad praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an effective cough remedy with a testimonial from F. F. Monahan of Menomonie Wisconsin and a warning to refuse substitutes.

Foley F. F. Monahan Menomonie Wis H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Frederick T. Myers to Deliver CA Alumni Address

Hon Frederick T Myers of Tallahassee Florida will deliver the annual alumni address at the University commencement. An honored graduate from the class of 1574 he is noted for political and professional prominence and ties to Athens friends. The event marks his alma mater appearance and the community’s welcome.

Frederick Meyers Frederick T. Myers Tallahassee, Fla University The University of the Athens

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