The Athens Banner 1822 and War Era News Notes
The column reports Labor Day holiday observations, state high school openings, and varied political takes. It mentions a North Carolina inmate seeking penitentiary admission, reactions of the Friends of Peace, and a German leader claiming no American mediation. It also notes a Muscogee proposal for whiskey licensing if prohibition expands, and public health concerns about disease and heart kidney illnesses. Finally a World War snapshot from a year ago recalls Russian attacks near Lemberg and Allied movements toward the Marne.
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Balkan States
Lemberg
Dniester River
Fifth Army
von Kluck
Marne
von Buelow
Rheims
Oureg
German Opinion of Submarine Question
German editorials disagree on Germany’s response to Wilson on submarine warfare. Some lament the step, others say Berlin will continue U boat action despite promises. Washington officials doubt Germany has violated its word as the Hesperian torpedo case draws scrutiny.
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Wilson
United States
Washington
Germany
Taft Critical of Wilson on Philippines and Mexico Policy
Former President Taft attacks Wilson in California remarks, faulting Philippine policy and Mexican policy. He says Wilson honors Democratic pledges to train Filipinos for self government and asserts Wilson’s vigor matches or exceeds Taft’s own on Mexico.
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Taft
Wilson
California
Democratic Party
United States
Mexico
Antoher
Philippines
Georgia Faces New Boll Weevil Arrival and Plans for Defense
Georgia authorities report the boll weevil has entered from the Alabama line and reached South Georgia cotton fields. Farmers have planted earlier maturing cotton and are diversifying crops to reduce reliance on cotton, aiming to limit damage as they mount a vigorous defense against the pest.
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Georgia
Alabama
South Georgia
The Old Song Nearer My God to Thee
A reflective verse recalls the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. The speaker revisits childhood purity and yearns to return closer to the divine, contrasting past innocence with present sin and seeking renewal in prayer.
Needs of Haiti and American mission in the Caribbean
An editorial argues the United States has a clear mission in Haiti and emphasizes rebuilding for the welfare of inhabitants. It discusses historical social divides between mixed and black populations, noting political upheaval, primitive country life, and revolutions in towns. The piece calls for practical steps beyond sovereignty theories.
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Haiti
United States
Great
Platt Amendment Aid Urged for Small Republic
The passage argues the people of a small republic cannot sustain themselves and urgently require the Platt Amendment to be guaranteed against revolutions and to receive protection over indebtedness.
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Little Republic
Cuba
Progress of the World Aids Local Growth
Passage from The Progress of the World in the American Review of Reviews September notes public finance and local institutions building. It calls for aid in education transportation agricultural progress and sanitation to support community development.
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American Review of Reviews
We Could Help Mexico With a Northern Republic Plan
In a historical critique, the author argues Mexico should be split, with the north forming a separate republic aligned with the United States. It proposes a Platt Amendment like guarantee, financing for rail and schools, U.S. annexation of Lower California, and redrawn frontiers to fix Imperial Valley issues, reflecting imperial attitudes of the era.
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Mexico
United States
Lower
California
Rio Grande
The Griffith Brothers Farm A 2000 Acre Georgia Exposé
The N P M tours the Greene County farm of Will and Frank Griffiths noting a vast 2000 acre operation across Oconee county lines. The land combines corn hay and forage crops with diversified production including cotton oats wheat syrup and vegetables. Machinery drives cultivation and stock farming supports dozens of cattle goats hogs poultry and horses. The writer calls the place a model plantation with high land value and strong rotation practice.
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Greene County
Oconee
Griffith Brothers
Will
Frank
Mitchell
Griffeth Boys
Atlanta politics heat up recall push and mayor race talk
The recall drive grows as City Attorney James L. Mayson considers a Fulton County Superior Court judgeship. Judge John T. Pendleton's plans cloud Mayson's bid while Mayor Jim Woodward weighs a possible run beyond city hall and remains unclear on future state office.
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Atlanta
Jim Woodward
San Francisco
James L. Mayson
Fulton County Superior Court
Mayson
John T. Pendleton
Pendleton
Judge Pendleton
Woodward
Jim
Savings banks urged to drop withdrawal notices
George E. Edwards urges replacing withdrawal notices with more liquid investments. He argues federal reserve action and state laws should allow savings banks to hold liquid assets and accept collateral for currency, ending the need for withdrawal notices and reducing panic risk.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wasa
George E. Edwards
New York Savings Bank
Savings Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Atlanta Plans Fall Bond Election Despite Efforts to Delay
Atlanta Georgia September 7 The city will hold its 3.8 million dollar bond election this fall after business interests urged postponement. Council rejected repeal of the ordinance and the test for postponement failed. The two thirds voting requirement for bonds may be eased to a majority in the next legislature.
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Atlanta
Lodge Directory and Public Notices
Local lodge listings include Greenn Lodge No 75 I O O F at Max Joseph Building and Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meetings. Also Athens B P O E No 790, Classic City Council No 375 U T, Keystone Chapter No 1 R A M, Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W, Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M, St Elmo Lodge No 40 K P, with meeting times and halls on Clayton street. The State Normal School opens tomorrow with high attendance and potential crowding. England seeks to protect national and allied credit as gold shipments arrive and more are expected if the war endures.
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Greenn
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
J. M. Henson
N. G. H. L. Garebold
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
A. L. Harphr
H. P
Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Maz Joseph Building
Clayton Street
L. N. Botts
W. M
J. G. Quinn
Sec
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Jester Building
John C. Charles
T. H. Nickerson
England
America
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Athens Banner
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Athens Daily Banner
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We Cere
Guy
North Carolina
Friends of Peace
Vollmer
Bryan
Carranza
Wohlwender
Muscogee
Harris
Muscogee Statesman
American Public Health Bulletin
Bright
Imperial Valley
Porto Rico
Congress
Clearing House
Moss
Athens
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
R. O. Arnold
E. R. Clare D. Heidler
Classic City Council
K. of P. Hall
I. A. Bradberry
John Roberts
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
W. W. Beacham
C. C. John Mappin
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