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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
4
Subscribers should report late, faulty deliveries, no carrier sales. Georgia politics stay dry amid editor notes as Athens prepares for summer events including commencements and a busy schedule with farm agents, canning club leaders, and professors featured in ceremonies.
Last evening opened Lucy Cobb Institute commencement exercises signaling the close of another year. Musical literary and dramatic programs follow with a sermon and baccalaureate address by noted Southern thinkers. The event remains a social highlight in Georgia society and underscores the school’s historic role in shaping prominent women in culture and public life.
The piece lauds Justice Lamar of Georgia as a key figure in the Niagara Falls mediation conference. It highlights his historic role, prior Texas and Mexican affairs ties, and praise from sources like the Atlanta Journal and New York Evening Post. It notes Taft’s golf cabinet story and commends his courtesy, voice, and diligent work ethic.
The piece recounts Senator J. R. Thornton of Louisiana opposing nationalized woman suffrage, defending state control of franchise and condemning cross state interference. It cites support from Democrats on local self government and notes reactions to Mormon influence and quotes from the Savannah Press.
President Fairfax argues that Georgia’s rapid progress from 1900 to 1910 stems from strong natural resources and rail transportation. He cites Georgia wage payments, tax contributions, and major rail improvements in Macon, Atlanta, and statewide lines, urging public support for pro railroad regulation and expansion to sustain growth.
Baseball results across the National and American Leagues with several matchups noted. Federal League games include Baltimore 8 Chicago 5 and Pittsburg 3 St. Louis 3. Southern and South Atlantic League games feature New Orleans 4 Atlanta 3 and Augusta 2 Macon 8.
Lodge listings with meeting nights and places. Glenn Lodge No 75 meets Tuesday at Od Fellows Hall Max Joseph building. Woodmen Camp 292 meets Wednesday at Woodmen Hall Max Joseph building for business and drill. Keystone Chapter R A M meets third Tuesday 8 pm in Max Joseph building. St Elmo Lodge No 40 meets Monday at Castle Hall Jester building Clayton. Classic City Council U C T meets first and third Saturdays in K P Hall Clayton. Mt Vernon F and A M meets Thursday monthly at Masonic Hall Clayton. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Monday at Ode Fellows Hall Max Joseph building. Athens P O E No 790 meets Wednesday 830 at lodge Broad and Lumpkin.
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