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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
1
Banner dispatch from Atlanta reports the governor plans an extra session within ten days to address Western and Atlantic legislation the general tax act and appropriations. He warns he will adjourn to stop filibustering if needed. The executive remains uneasy as lawmakers debate in the house.
Across Poland the Austro German forces push for Warsaw as Russians fall back to strong rear guard positions. German troops cross the Narew near Ostrolenka and report prisoner and cannon captures while Austrian forces claim the Ivangorod fortress section. In Belgium and France, fronts show mixed activity with calm in some sectors and repulsed German attacks in others. Governor recalled in Belgium. Krupp workers avert strike. Russians retire from Blonie Nadary line toward Warsaw.
About sixty Walton county farmers toured the State College of Agriculture in Athens in fifteen cars. They inspected buildings and the college farm, discussed experimental plots with experts, and asked numerous farming questions. The visitor list included Eugene Baker and Ed Caldwell among others from Walton county.
Atlanta Aug 4 Representative Culpepper of Meriwether urged a House vote to strike or limit every increase proposed by the Appropriations committee. The debate focused on Soldiers Home funding with Mr. Lanier and Mr. Culpepper opposing the raised sums as the House moved through unfinished business. The session featured interruptions, floor fights, and a lengthy speech by Mr. Shuptrine on the Soldiers Home issue.
Erie authorities report twenty seven dead and property loss around three million dollars from a mile long flood wreckage. Three hundred houses and fifty stores were demolished with more victims feared. twenty arrests were made for looting as rescue crews continue tonight.
Germany reiterates willingness to pay for the Frye while denying it as a waiver of US rights. If unsatisfied, arbitration at The Hague is proposed. Two experts would fix value. the United States would accept one expert sum with no treaty rights waiver. Germany argues the treaty only covers mutual compensation for sinking ships carrying contraband in wartime.
A bandit robbed the Bank of Rockmart of 3500 dollars today as posses search the nearby mountains for the suspect. Three men arrested on suspicion as accomplices.
Paris reports a Marseilles resident dies after wartime life. Her will asks that if she dies before hostilities end her body be laid in the family vault and eventually interred in the field where the final decisive victory is gained. She leaves all her fortune to the town bearing that victory’s name.
Berlin reports a campaign against foreign names for dogs as objections reach Greek and Latin tags like Hector and Nero. Suggested substitutes include Blitz Flamme Zorn and simple adjectives such as Free Fast Strong True Bly, with other ideas using nature words like Stream Water Birch Oak Fir or Flower.
Atlanta reports numerous prostrations from the heat in densely populated districts yesterday afternoon. Officials note no direct heat related deaths despite cases. The heat wave prompted medical staff to treat residents and issue cooling advisories citywide.
The Banner reports Gov Harris named Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Athens to succeed the late John T. Newton as a trustee of the University of Georgia for the Eighth district. Cobb, alumnus and longtime supporter, brings strong qualifications to the board and state education efforts.
W P G Harding of the Federal Reserve Board says there are ample funds and a strong market for this year's cotton crop as conditions improve across shipping and finance. He cautions Southern leaders not to threaten President Wilson in international affairs while seeking broader cotton markets and warns against foreign complications harming cotton values.
The state department prepared statistics to rebut British claims that rising exports from the United States to Holland and Scandinavian states feed Germany. The figures will be used in a reply to British notes to be submitted to President Wilson, arguing Britain itself shows large increases in these shipments.
Athens reports Turkish military authorities ordered 12 000 women and children from Alvalik on the Asid tive coast to be deported to the interior. The decree affects Greek and Grecen residents amid unrest.
Mexican and American forces clashed as Carranza troops pressed Villa defenders across the border into Nogales Sonora. After five hours the attackers retreated, with only bullets crossing the line. A US infantry regiment two cavalry troops and a machine gun platoon reinforced the American side to deter further incursions.
President Wilson plans to center the final policy program on national defense. He intends to make defense a principal subject in the administration's definite policy agenda.
The speaker urged the United States to build a strong merchant marine to win and keep vast cotton goods trade with Central and South America. He cited a failed shipping bill and warned of postwar rate hikes by foreign steamship companies. McAdoo urged national demand for a robust merchant marine.
An ad advocates timely painting to protect property, arguing prices rise with delay while quality and protection matter most. It urges readers to buy paint now from Talmadge Hardware Co. and emphasizes enduring value over waiting for a better product.
Berlin reports the Official Gazette of Constantinople publishes a decree granting the Ministers of War a credit of 7 million 500 thousand dollars to accelerate railway development in Asia Minor. The move signals rapid expansion of transportation infrastructure amid strategic aims.
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