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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines postage options from five dollars yearly to ten cents weekly and urges prompt reports of delivery issues. It notes political races, church matters, farm life, tax boards, and the Methodist Church’s stance on Vanderbilt and new colleges amid Mexico mediation discussions.
Athenians and other communities marked May 18, the Hague Conference anniversary, as Peace Day. Dr. H. C. White spoke at University chapel urging public sentiment against war and for universal peace, noting progress is slow but ongoing in building a lasting peace movement.
President Wilson faces criticism for not rushing into war with Mexico. Former President Taft outlines that massing Mexican forces and guerrilla warfare would require 400,000 troops, years of effort, and vast costs. He favors blockading ports first to minimize casualties and expense while preparing for a careful, disciplined approach.
Uttle Edison Woodward injured his right hand in a fall near a ditch and needed splints to set the wrist causing much pain. John Pilcher, a former NG College student, married Miss Lillian Glenn in Atlanta and visited Dahlonega. The Decora and Phima Societies held a joint debate at the college last Saturday night.
An advertisement extols Cardui as a remedy for various female troubles. It claims long-standing use over fifty years, personal testimonials of smothering relief, and urges women to try the tonic, mentioning a Chattanooga company and offers a plain wrapper four page treatment.
Southern League standings show Mobile 5 Atlanta 3 Montgomery 3 Chattanooga 5 Birmingham 6 Memphis 2 New Orleans 6 Nashville 2. American League results Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1 New York 2 St Louis 4 Boston 2 Detroit 0 Washington 3 Cleveland 2. Federal League Pittsburg 4 Chicago 9 Baltimore 3 Kansas City 2 Buffalo 3 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 9 Indianapolis 6. South Atlantic Augusta 2 Columbus 7 Charleston 4 Jacksonville 6 Columbia 2 Albany 4 Savannah 22 Macon 8. National League Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 1 Boston 4 Cincinnati 10 New York 5 St Louis 3 Brooklyn 0.
Innis Brown lists Morgan of Vanderbilt Harrison of Georgia Carlyle of Alabama Clements of Georgia and others as top players chosen by six coaches from three states. He notes Morgan’s .300 hitting, Carlyle’s 25 hits and bases stolen, and praises Harrison and Clements for defense and speed.
The piece surveys college baseball talent across teams led by Georgia, listing players like Clements Harrison Ginn McWhorter and Montague as top infield and outfield prospects. It notes pitchers Hunt Hitchcock Kinney and others as strong hurlers with Sam Mercer and Tech among notable names. The report emphasizes speed defense and potential impact across the season.
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