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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
5
Hon. T. J. Brown, candidate for congress in the Eighth district, visits Etherton and urges a public debate with Hon. S. J. Tribble. Brown disputes Tribble on civil service, rural credit, and record, requesting joint debates across the district before the primary election.
Chinese and Japanese troops fought at Chen Chiatung last week with heavy losses. They have withdrawn a considerable distance apart as diplomatic negotiations begin to ease the tensions and resolve the difficulties.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the family residence on Hancock Avenue conducted by Rabbi F K Hirsch. Interment followed in the Orones cemetery, with many friends joining the family in paying tribute to a life of usefulness and piety.
Norfolk August 21 Captain Zach Cullison of the Tug Hansa confirms that the Eastern Forwarding Company has leased a pier at New London Connecticut for the year. The report suggests a second German undersea craft may reach the port. Preparations to move most movable property from Baltimore to New London are underway.
Governor Nat E. Harris leaves Atlanta for a statewide tour through August and into September 12 election day. He will travel by automobile and average nearly three speeches daily, a vigorous push to counter beliefs about his health.
An unexpected democratic revolt in the senate split the caucus and moved the immigration bill to the floor. Ten Democrats joined Republicans to take up immigration, postponing debate on the revenue bill and possibly prolonging the session. Administration leaders expect to resume work on the revenue bill soon.
Washington August 21 Chairman Hay of the house military committee will interpose no objection to the elimination of the exemption of retired officers from the articles of war in the army appropriation bill vetoed by President Wilson. Hay announced he proposed to make no issue with the president. He will call up the bill tomorrow with the articles of war eliminated.
Mr. John A. Murray, a Danielsville lawyer and receiver for the Model Poultry Farm in Colbert, advertises an auction of hundreds of fine chickens valued by fanciers for pedigree and quality. The sale, including modern poultry equipment, is set for September.
A cautious voice says the Candler boom is almost overdone, warning that continued effort could cause an overextension beyond sustainable levels. The remark reflects tension over rapid growth and its potential backlash.
Comptroller General W. A. Wright announced the 1916 tax rate at the full five mills levy due to large November appropriations and added legislature costs. He warned a deficiency of at least $600,000 will remain after levying the limit, reflecting revenue losses and heavy spending.
Memphis dispatch reports Rev Troy Beatty, rector of Emmanuel Church in Athens Georgia, will respond to a vestry call from Grace Episcopal Church in Memphis. His home was called last night, and while he was away from the city, officials say the Memphis offer had been extended months ago and he did not seem to intend to accept.
Special to the Banner reports J. J. Brown challenges James D. Price to a Danielsville speech at noon on September 5 to address charges of extravagance and using the Department of Agriculture as a political machine. Brown invites Price to attend and share time to deny the accusations.
A Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce report for Senator Simmons analyzes business in major nations including United States Canada England France Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Russia Spain Sweden Argentina Brazil Australia India Japan. It notes a prewar normal trend, a decline after July 1914, neutral countries rebounding after four to six months, beligerents recovering late 1915, and the United States entering an unprecedented postwar activity surge by April 1916.
Washington reports that the National Guard will stay on the border until withdrawal can occur without endangering lives or property. Secretary Baker writes to worried citizens that orders justify return home as soon as conditions allow. He notes training benefits for preparedness and calls the Mexican situation hopeful.
Secretary Lansing ordered an investigation into reports that Fernand ez, a Spaniard, is fighting for a 60 000 acre land concession at the Atlantic end of the canal on behalf of Japanese interests. Lansing did not discuss details but called the move significant.
Eight killed and sixteen injured in a boiler explosion at the Hartlan Morris Stove Manufacturing Company plant in Jackson Tennessee. The cause was not yet determined and most injuries were expected to recover.
Reports from Corpus Christi Texas dated August 21 indicate the tropical storm death toll rose to fifteen with a body found of an unidentified Mexican woman at San Diego and the death of 14 year old Herbert Moore at Arkansas Pass due to exposure. Property loss is estimated at three million dollars.
The death of Miss Maria J. Eppes near here last Thursday drew deep sorrow in the community. She was 45, daughter of the late Rev. W. EB. Eppes, and is survived by sister Miss Mattie B. Eppes of Clarksville and brothers B. B. Eppes of Augusta Frances Eppes and W. L. Eppes of this city.
Mrs. Gula Waggoner Alexander aged 34 wife of J. C. Alexander prominent Jefferson citizen died recently. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner of Colbert she married about four years ago and friends by the hundreds mourn her untimely demise.
Health Commissioner Emerson said infantile paralysis has likely peaked around August 16 with only 201 new cases last week in New York. Philadelphia reported six deaths and 21 new cases, bringing totals since July 1 to 92 deaths and 306 cases.
A Boston city missionary recalls meeting a prominent man who spotted a curious expense: a pug terrier listed for ten dollars and five dollars for the City Missionary Society. He explains his lingering discomfort and offers an additional five dollars to even the account.
W. J. Russell long director of an automobile daily delivery service in northern Georgia arrived in Washington after a 1 000 mile trip from Athens Georgia He will take a position in the treasury department and move to the capital city for his new role.
Athens Fire Department Chief McDorman departs Friday from Atlanta to join Southern Regulars on a special train to Providence for the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual meeting. The trip travels via Southern, Pennsylvania, and New York, with events running from August 29 to September 1.
Chairman Vance McCormick and Governor Fielder arranged the notification of President Wilson at Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey on September 2 invitations sent to 6000 with accommodations for 10000 persons arranged sure to attend the renomination event together with official notices issued by the Democratic National Committee
In a red hot Tennessee town, ice wagon drivers strike while the city’s long-serving department head, nearly 50, remains at the helm after 26 years of service and prior tenure as chief of the volunteer department.
Mrs J F Gunston of 362 Dougherty Bt Athens reports seven years of kidney trouble alleviated by Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy and notes no further need for kidney medicine since, with price five cents at dealers.
Hon. Tom Brown appeared yesterday campaigning in the Eighth district saying he will stay in Athens two more days before a broader tour. He will not speak in Athens yet but may later. This week and next he schedules three speeches in Madison County, one in Oconee, three in Putnam, four in Morgan, and three in Newton.
Reports from Lawrenceville Buford Winder and Statham include a Woman's Baptist union meeting, a Confederate veterans reunion in Lawrenceville, Congressman Bell addressing a crowd in Winder and support for Barrow and Jackson counties. Statham to build a modern warehouse for fall cotton trade with local buyers. Winder Compress Company elects officers and directors. Farmers Union Barrow purchases Farmers Warehouse and plans enlargement and sprinkler system with farmer stock ownership anticipated.
Atlanta August 21 evidence today that the 1915 Jones automobile law outperforms the earlier act. Last August only 140 automobile tag applications were filed for the month, while this month Secretary Philip Cook has mailed over 1,000 numbers and more than 100 applications arrived today. He plans a color change for the 1917 tags with delivery due in November and the same design, background color to be adjusted.
Prof Paul Serviss notes the Danish West India Islands would have a mild climate in 21 000 years as the United States considers the purchase from Denmark. He suggests many people may seek reservations or claims in the distant future.
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