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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1914
Page
7
The Athens Daily Banner presents notices on delivery rates and carrier policies. It calls readers to report delivery issues and reminds carriers cannot collect subscriptions. It previews Peace Day, politics, football shifts, and upcoming gatherings including the Chamber meeting and Southern Baptist and Methodist conferences.
The article argues that Francisco Villa, though allied with Carranza, is the real power guiding the Constitutionalists as Huerta fades. It notes Villa’s campaigns, Tampico, and a looming US-Man decision by President Wilson to avoid war while preparing to deal with the victorious faction and land reform aims for peons.
The Central Christian Advocate editor warns against assuming Colorado's tragedy is isolated and predicts worse times ahead. He cites speakers at Cooper Union and Carnegie Hall praising criminality and urges belief that current order must be uprooted to create a new equal social structure.
The piece argues against relentless reform zeal and muckraking while defending genuine good work. It notes many honest people and beneficial efforts exist today, criticizing excessive focus on scandals. It suggests the Mexican incident may provide relief from reform obsession and shift attention to constructive stories.
Political Gossip from the Capital reports Georgia candidates for governor largely agree on prohibition, accepting the state law as settled. Some papers seek to press the issue, urging candidates to state positions or repeal options, but most see a fight brewing where none exists.
The piece covers political maneuvering over prohibition in Georgia, Brown’s possible senate bid, pardons declining under new rules, Vice President Marshall’s Georgia visit with Senator Hoke Smith, and public notices of Shrine week politics. It notes Governor Brown’s potential run and Smith’s influence, plus Carl Vinson’s strong 10th district lead.
Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville Georgia is designated the only Georgia military academy to receive naval equipment after approvals from the secretary of the navy and Governor Slaton. The grant follows a congressional rule limiting one such academy per state and Riverside already has some equipment arrived.
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