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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
6
The conference report on the army appropriation bill is completed but delayed by President Wilson's objections to the articles of war amendment. The revised total reduces Senate pauses by 45,373,447 dollars, final appropriation set at 267,597,000 dollars, report to be submitted to both houses in a few days.
Special to the Banner. Atlanta August 6. J. J. Brown, candidate for commissioner of agriculture opposing incumbent James D. Price, issues a statement outlining reforms. He denounces political manipulation in the department, calls for divesting unrelated bureaus from the department, opposes compulsory cattle dipping, and argues tick eradication can succeed without it.
Washington on August 6 reports say suspected spies seeking canal defenses prompted the administration to ask Congress to strengthen laws against improper acquisition of fortifications knowledge.
A fragmented obituary and literary note on Riley, a 1910 Georgia alum, recalling a poem about a death in Lockerbie Street. The text mixes reflections on originality and a political measure about a will, with garbled lines and stray phrases from poems and legislative notes.
The Odd Fellows Fourteenth division semiannual meeting will be held in Bogart on August 14 with many Athens guests expected. Aimed at record attendance, the program includes speeches reports fraternal work exemplification and entertainment, with several grand officers likely to attend.
New York August 6 Health Commissioner Emerson reports no relation between unsanitary surroundings and infantile paralysis. He notes investigations show refuse and garbage are not disease carriers. In the past twenty four hours forty one deaths and 168 new cases were recorded. Since June 26 there have been 1066 deaths and 4842 cases.
Senators Lewis of Illinois and Fall of New Mexico argued over the Mexican situation as a national campaign issue. Lewis accused the Republican party and Hughes of attacking the administration without proof or fairness. Fall said Mexico would be a ringing issue in the campaign.
The 1915 16 cotton crop yielded 14,171,000 bales in world purchases up from 13,519,000. Southern mills intake set a record with high takings and the crop’s commercial value reached 765,700,560 dollars, about 72 million more than the prior year.
New York on August 6 faced a major street car strike with traffic halted in three boroughs at 8 PM. Patrolmen received twenty rounds each as the threat of a wider strike loomed, then eased by 9 PM with disorders receding.
Marietta Ga August 6 Oran Bubblard of Powder Springs Ga was killed and four other persons injured when an automobile they rode in overturned near here today A two year old girl escaped without injury obituary notes unclear but child unharmed
A joint house senate committee released a report with several recommendations deemed timely and wise. The document outlines proposals aimed at improving policy and efficiency, emphasizing prudent first steps and thoughtful reforms.
The 1916 Georgia cotton crop projection is 1 535 621 bales, down from 1 936 115 in 1915. The University of Georgia Summer School enrolled 1060 in regular courses, with 350 teachers taking state exams for licenses in Athens. The session highlighted professional aims, chapel talks, and support from local authorities.
Mrs Martha Jarrell Jackson, aged 61, died last night at 8 30 in her Athens home after a lengthy illness. A homemaker and devoted Christian, she leaves six children and is remembered for a blameless life. She was born January 17 1855, married 1874 to John Francis Jackson, who died 1905. Funeral will be at her residence Monday.
Funeral services for Mrs C T Young were conducted at the residence on Jackson Street by Rev Dr Lynch in a touching, impressive manner. A large number of friends attended as the party proceeded to Bairdstown Cemetery along the Georgia railroad for interment.
Georgia honors Mrs. R. L. McWhorter mother of Judge Hamilton McWhorter of Athens. Born April 1832 she became the oldest living Salem Academy graduate finishing studies in 1847. Diploma issued at June 1911 commencement. Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
The saying suggests harmony comes not from gathering every voice but from quieting those not aligned with the key. It warns that suppression shapes the overall tune more than inclusive chorus.
About twenty five Athens members of Uniform Rank Geo. B. Davis Camp No 292 depart with Capt. C. A. Von der Lieth and Sgt. F. H. Parr for the Tenth District encampment in Pensacola Florida August 7 to 12. Athens will join Hartwell in Atlanta and travel by special coaches.
Will Myers the colored chauffeur for Mr Peeples had his trial continued by the recorder to September 6 after his carriage struck Mr Anderson and killed the pony. Mr Anderson is improving but cannot leave home.
At Tules Oklahoma a mob of about 600 men gathers near the Tulsa county Jail intent on lynching Cecil Towery a black man accused in the murder of Charles Vaughn a wealthy oil owner of Hoffman Oklahoma Towery arrived at the jail early today as precautions are taken to prevent a lynching.
Washington reports the government orders reductions in the income tax exemption levels. Singles see a drop from 3000 to 2000 while married filers fall from 4000 to 3000. The move coincides with wool trade shifts as Britain remains the dominant producer.
The piece notes European war and Abe critiques, arguing public belief hinges on proof. It asserts Hughes may speak freely but must back statements with evidence, which does not exist according to the report.
Catron Ky reports a letter by Mrs Bettie Bullock detailing four years of severe womanly troubles. After doctors and bed confinement, her husband gave Cardus, the woman's tonic, and she recovered enough to walk two miles and perform all duties, praising Cardui and urging readers to ask their druggist for it.
Burlington Hawkeye notes Congress passed a vital measure shifting mail carriage oversight to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It abolishes old regulator rules, sets hearings to determine fair rates, and contemplates experiments on routes while preserving current methods until decision. The article compares costs and notes public benefit and corporate conduct observed in Athens.
A garbled text asks whether in this century nations should establish new standards to promote peace, contrasting with past actions that caused war, and mentions the Church of God, the Banner, and a winter event. The fragment borders on a debate about using faith voices to foster peace without repeating historic conflict.
A fragmentary line from a broader text frames the speaker as a universal devil, claiming mastery over all things in the world and mocking virtue through inversion of Cervantes style. The tone suggests a polemic or persona poem exploring power and limits.
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