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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
5
The Athens Banner notes editorials on Mexico and Vera Cruz, Panama canal, and Wilson, plus Georgia political tempers. It cites Bunk Cooper and Tom Watson in senatorial talk, Roosevelt’s stump tour, and warns against Dorsey entering governor’s race before the Frank case verdict, urging patience.
The proposed constitutional amendments for prohibition and woman suffrage will not be voted on now. They are postponed to the next session of Congress to allow more discussion and to build strength, given opposition and the expectation of possible defeat if pressed today. Congress has been in session over a year and will adjourn soon, with a few important bills pending. The administration hopes a rest will come with adjournment.
Mr Scales urges Georgia to place permanent road improvement under the civil engineering department of the University of Georgia rather than a new highway commission. He notes current work by T P Stanley of Athens and UGA engineering input, praising savings and urging county linkups to connect county seats without heavy taxes for a perfect state road network.
In a tense portrayal of the Mexican crisis Emiliano Zapata is described as the most feared figure left in the republic. His proximity to the capital, potential looting, and vow to execute Huerta if he seizes power paint a dire forecast as federals and constitutionalists weigh U.S. intervention to stabilize the country.
The University of Michigan law dean cites 1912 homicide figures of 9,152 within the U S with rising crime, comparing 1910 8,870 and noting 18,000 homicides in two years. He warns of moral decline, calls for radical reform of criminal law and greater respect for law.
The Houston Post quotes figures arguing over U S Senate candidacies with mentions of Tom Felder and South Carolina, urging Georgia voters to ensure clarity on candidates while Senator Hoke Smith disavows ties to William J Harris for governor. Advertising wants appear.
Mrs. J. C. Van De Lande of Kirkland Michigan says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down during three months of nursing a relative. The ad urges relief for fatigue poor appetite and digestion issues, claiming the tonic aids stomach liver and kidneys with a money back guarantee. Available at druggists for 50 cents or 1.00.
The Presbyterian general assembly hears the foreign missions report praising Washington's policy in Mexico and urging intervention through Christian instruction rather than force. It faults Korea conspiracy verdicts as policy influenced, and notes risks to native missions if funds fail. The report endorses the peace approach and stresses protecting church work in Monterrey and Matamoros amid dangers.
Kansas City May 21 The Presbyterian Church in the United States reports flourishing church publishing and expands Sunday school work. Plans include field workers in eighty four presbyteries, institute programs, mission Sunday schools, teacher training, catechism memorization, new libraries, and support for church literature. The assembly backs catechetical instruction across grades and urges mission schools in self supporting churches while noting 3517 baptism additions and seeking 90615 dollars for another year of work.
A set of 1914 Clarke County notices announces candidacies for Georgia state senator and multiple House seats. Names include AS J Stovall Elberton C H Arnold Jr J F Rhodes L C Brown H H Gordon H J Rowe and W J Speer for Treasurer with petitions to Democratic primary voters.
Horace Greeley, a Universalist, regularly attended the Church of the Divine Paternity led by Dr. EB Chapin. He died in 1872 at age sixty one, broken-hearted by his wife's death and political defeats.
A large mirror on the log carriage lets the sawyer survey both log ends, enabling more economical operations. The device provides a clear view of the log while reducing movement and effort in handling.
Charlotte reports BH J Watson commissioner of agriculture of South Carolina advanced a theory that pellagra is caused by eating food products from deteriorated corn meal at a pure food exhibit. Also notes Italian incident in Arezzo with American Mary E Flavelle. Becker murder case update. Mexican revolution outlook. London home rule turmoil. insurance anecdote in Athens.
A quotation attributed to Sir William Osler defines melancholy as a mental state where a man is estranged from his surroundings and finds life without sweetness, reflecting on emotional detachment and despondency.
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