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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1913
Page
7
A blend of notices urges subscribers to report delivery issues and cautions carriers. The text discusses politics and education, noting Bryan and Wilson era opinions, Georgia University entrance changes, and mentions potential political futures for Underwood. The piece reflects early 20th century newspaper miscellany with local commerce, international affairs, and state education policy.
In Gwinnett Superior Court twenty three grand jurors stood scattered among the spectators to preserve order during the trial of a Black defendant charged with murder. Their presence reportedly deterred potential disturbances and upheld the dignity of judicial proceedings.
Congress eyes final currency reform as the Senate amendments join a Democratic plan. The House Banking and Currency Committee urges a joint credit mechanism for banks, retirement of bond secured currency, flexible money, and expanded American banking abroad, with limited changes to the National Bank Act.
A history note lists events dated September 14 including Burgoyne at Saratoga, Moscow fall, and US-UK claims ruling. It then highlights birthdays of Earl Garretson, Charles Dana Gibson, and others, detailing Austin B. Garretson’s railroad career and labor leadership.
Augustin Mery appointed Governor of Canada in 1663. In 1776 the British army under Lord Howe seized New York after the city’s evacuation, marking key colonial turning points in North American history.
A compact timeline cites key events from 1784 Lunardi's first English balloon ascent to 1894 Chinese losses at Ping Yang. It notes Moses Rogers’s Atlantic steam voyage captaincy, Rogers’s death in Cheraw born 1780 New London, Lincoln's 1863 Habeas Corpus suspension, and the 1887 U S Constitution centennial celebration in Philadelphia.
Sir Lionel Edward Gresley Carden British Minister to Mexico marked his 62nd birthday on September 15 1951. He began in 1877 as British Vice Consul at Havana and built a long Latin American career including Mexico City postings and a role on the Mexican Mixed Claims Commission.
Atlanta gossip notes Governor Slaton will pick a judge for Fulton county's new superior court bench. Judge Ben H. Hill and Judge L. S. Roan are seen as leading candidates. Salary differences between appellate and superior judges influence the decision, with Fulton officials earning more locally.
The discussion centers on judge pay in Georgia and the Fulton County superior court changes. Tale of the Stone Mountain circuit influence ends with new Fulton court ready in Atlanta, affecting assignments and efficiency.
Mrs. Sarah E. Duncan of Tipton Iowa recalls a severe winter cold that terrified her until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was tried. She says one bottle stopped the cough and cured the cold completely, and it is available through all dealers as Adv a4.
W F Dorsey announces his bid for mayor of Athens subject to Democratic primary. He also seeks the position of alderman for the Third ward subject to primary action.
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