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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
4
The Athens Banner discusses wartime events and politics with notes on allies capturing Macon, Wilson’s presidency under attack, tariffs, and the impact of European conflict on American business. It compares U.S. and European actions, mentions Villa’s status, Lord Roberts, and domestic issues shaping the looming fall elections.
A reflection on the origins of the European conflict notes secrecy in diplomacy and questions who bears responsibility. It suggests the German kaiser may be blamed yet acknowledges hidden factors behind chancelleries. The piece argues American diplomacy offers a better plan with less secrecy.
The militant suffragettes in England retreat from violent disruption and threaten to resume actions, but with war underway the government will show no leniency. Authorities warn that peaceful dissent may be punished severely to ensure national unity and support for the war effort.
The president seeks to have the United States buy many foreign ships to transport American goods, facing opposition from England France and Russia who view German vessels as dead capital. Wilson pursues a plan likely to be abandoned but continues drafting alternatives.
If you were born in September you will find your greatest success when surroundings are orderly and harmonious. You are affectionate, generous, kind hearted, but exacting and critical, suited for trusted positions, fond of travel, secretive about personal affairs. Great September figures include Dr. Samuel Johnson, Queen Elizabeth, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Frances Willard, Buffon, James Fenimore Cooper, Porfirio Diaz, John Marshall, Felicia Hemans and Henry George.
United States Senator Charles 8. Thomas of Colorado cites a Georgia commencement address praising presidents who align with public needs. He cites Washington through Wilson as types of leaders who guide legislation with public consent, urging strong leadership and timely reforms. He lauds a ruler who knows how to lead and to inspire others to follow in common duty.
Paris reports a German monoplane bombing Paris at 6 30 pm marking the Sedan anniversary. British and French forces clash on the frontier as Mezieres Vosges and Lorraine show action. Stubborn promises of victory clash with retreat and scattered reports from Antwerp St Petersburg and London.
Col. R. L. J. Smith presents Dr. L. G. Hardman as a gubernatorial candidate at the state convention. He extols Georgia’s empire status, natural resources, and economic strength from North Georgia gold to marble, forests, agriculture, and banking, praising sharp leadership and popular will.
In a statewide appeal praising education health and temperance the speaker nominates Dr. L. G. Hardman of Commerce as Georgia governor. The text lauds state institutions from University of Georgia to Mercer and calls for unity beyond regional lines. It also notes banking reforms and the need to stabilize cotton prices amid European war.
Baseball roundup shows Birmingham 0 Atlanta 1 Mobile 2 Chattanooga 1 New Orleans 0 Nashville 3 after 11 innings. Post season Savannah 5 Albany 2. American League results Washington 4 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 16 Cleveland 3 Boston 7 St. Louis 6 first game. Boston 4 St. Louis 2 second game. National League Cincinnati Chicago 8g St Louis Pittsburgh rain. Federal League Chicago 0 Indianapolis 4 St Louis Kansas City rain Pittsburgh 2 Baltimore 1 Buffalo Brooklyn rain.
Lima Ohio resident Bernice Wyandt describes four years of stomach pain and headaches relieved after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports two bottles cured the complaint and recommends the product, noting it is sold by all dealers.
John Keese, a prince of the agency trade, rarely leaves his commerce base but spent a day there on a business trip to attend affairs at the place.
M. J. Perkins of Green Bay Wisconsin declares Citrolax the ideal laxative drink after trying pills oils salts and finds it superior for sick headaches sour liver lazy liver and congested bowels H R Palmer and Son advertise the product.
Gwinnett county delegates to the Macon convention were instructed by the county executive committee to vote for Thos. W. Hardwick while he remains a candidate and, if withdrawn, for Gwinnett’s second choice John M. Slaton. Delegates named: J. H. McGee, A. T. Green, C. A. McDaniel, Daniel Shadburn.
Lester Wolroth of Herkimer New York suffered a severe cholera morbus after eating green apples. His mother Pearl Wolroth says she used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with relief starting after the first doses and full recovery after three doses. The ad notes the remedy is sold by dealers. The piece also comments on Britain’s war effort and the Kaiser.
The fortnightly idle freight car report shows unemployed cars fall by about thirty thousand to a four month low while United States Steel reports unfilled tonnage up by 126000 tons, marking the strongest business on hand in five months.
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