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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
Special notice outlines subscription collection rules and payment options. Georgia weather and farming hopes mix with political jabs about party figures. Remarks praise Emory college journalism edition and discuss university journalism classes and fellows.
The piece argues Republicans are moving to heal internal rifts and include progressives and regulars in a united front. It contends rule changes at conventions could empower rank and file and foresees a strong third party progressive push by Theodore Roosevelt. It notes Democrats face a tough 1916 race while tariff reform and Wilson’s legacy shape the contest.
A historical list marks May 14 events from 1800 adjournment of the Sixth Congress in Philadelphia to 1912 King Frederick VIII of Denmark’s death. It notes Theodore S. Henderson born May 14 1868, later a Methodist bishop, and lists notable birthdays including Hall Caine Doug Fox Frederick W. Borden Squire Bancroft Alton Parker J Donald Cameron and William H. Wilder.
An examination of a surge in hydro electric development across the southern states led by major capitalists. The movement targets the Carolinas Georgia Alabama Kentucky and Tennessee with about 2 million horsepower now online and 0.9 million under construction. Investment nears 300 million dollars with banks backing new industries to use the power.
The New Jersey House passed the jury reform bill and it is expected to pass the Senate. Woodrow Wilson, campaigning in New Jersey after leaving the White House, championed the measure amid other issues. Supporters praise his persistence while critics question the wisdom of a sitting president entering state politics.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta weather forecast shows fair, warmer conditions for Atlanta and vicinity through Wednesday with local showers to decrease. High pressure dominates southeast United States with generally fair weather east of the Mississippi. western disturbance centers over Colorado bringing cloudiness and rain in northern Rockies.
Athens advocates a strong local military company and sustained support to keep the unit intact amid possible crises. President Duckworth of the farmers union criticizes federal spending on farming technique while neglecting farming finance and markets for produce.
The ad extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for tired-out weak and nervous people improving appetite and energy. Mrs. O Rhinevault credits it with life changing results from Vestal Center New York. Bottles available for 50 cents and 1.00 via W J Smith and Palmer Sons.
Athens with a population around twenty thousand hosts a large press scene. The city features two dailies, several weeklies, and university related publications including The Banner Herald Weekly Banner Red and Black and Georgian. University and college departments publish engineering agricultural annuals and bulletins for 30 000 readers.
Delegates and visitors arrive in Atlanta for a ten day joint meeting of four major Presbyterian bodies the Northern Southern United and Associated Reform churches marking the first time their highest court sessions are held in the same city simultaneously.
Crawfordsville Indiana hosts the Knights Templars of Indiana for the grand commandery conclave. Today featured visitor receptions as the event continues with a street parade, exhibition drills, banquet, reception, and dress ball planned for tomorrow's main program.
Dr. John H. Cooper the son of Mr and Mrs C W Cooper of this city received a diploma from the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons after completing a four year course. He will take the state medical examination on Saturday and may spend a year at a hospital before opening an office.
In the Northern District of Georgia Athens Clarke County T M Burns was adjudicated bankrupt on May 10 1913. The first meeting of creditors will be at Ref eree s Office Athens Ga on May 24 1913 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Franklin L Upson Referee in Bankruptcy. Dated Athens Ga May 13 1913. Atlantic Ice and Coal Corp successor to Athens Ice and Coal Co note: ice wagon ad follows.
A vivid portrait contrasts London's two worlds the polished core and the underworld of 2,000,000 slum dwellers selling flowers and trinkets on streets like Petticoat Lane. It notes famed markets Covent Garden and weekly Sunday fair, with police guarding crowds and a robber named Raffles looting Mount Vernon home.
A compilation of regular meeting nights for local fraternal orders in Athens. Includes Order of Owls The Athens Nest 1460 OOO meets Fridays 830 pm at Owl's Nest Clayton street with invited visiting Owls. Odd Fellows Lodge meets Tuesdays at Clayton and Jackson. Athena 8 PEO No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No 15 IOOF meets Mondays at Odd Fellows' Hall. Elmo Lodge ROF St Elmo No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton and Wall. Geo Davis Camp 292 WCW meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Clayton with business and drill sessions.
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