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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
4
Hon. Joseph M. Brown declares his bid for the United States Senate term beginning March 4, 1915. He calls for white voters’ support, notes a future platform, and says campaign headquarters will open by July 15. He asks Georgia friends to organize and work toward victory in the primary.
Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Pittsburgh in support of Dean Lewis for governor and Gif ford Pinchot for U S senator on the progressive ticket. The address, his first political speech since returning from Brazil, attacked Wilson's administration, condemned political bosses, and outlined the progressive party's principles.
In Mexico City on June 30 Associated Press report British, French, German and Italian colonies choose to stay rather than follow Sir Lionel Car den's urging to evacuate. About forty two signed to travel by train to the coast. most signatories are women and children. Banks in northern cities send funds to Mexico, with express firms moving around one hundred thousand pesos daily to local banks. Advertising note extols cathartic tablets as a health aid.
The elderly Game remarks that a man may cry at his daughter's wedding from regret over past treatment of his wife and fear for what lies ahead for the girl, highlighting poignant family emotion.
Democratic leaders plan a conference of senators to adopt a resolution stating Congress will remain in Washington until antitrust legislation is completed. The measure, expected to pass without delay, would bind Democratic senators to stay in session pending action on antitrust laws.
Congressman Thomas W. Hardwick will address citizens on his senate candidacy in the city and surrounding area on Tuesday July 14. The Hardwick Club of Athens invited him and received a telegram confirming the talk. Club leadership includes Judge George C. Thomas as president and W F Dobbs as secretary with a large executive committee.
Ireland faces worsening fisheries with falling landings and fewer men at sea. The piece notes capitalists replacing individual fishermen, signaling structural change in the industry.
A. J. Hughes of Pomerayton Ky recounts five years of severe stomach trouble and sick headaches. After trying various remedies, a friend urged Thedford's Black Draught. Three months of use brought relief with no prior confidence. The ad endorses Black Draught as a safe vegetable option for all ages and urges keeping a package in every home.
Athens chamber outlines two hosting events for Georgia Weekly Editors Association on July 15 and the Legislature later. Plan includes barbecue for editors and families, tickets financed by members, with local merchants pledging help to greet and escort visiting journalists and accompany them on a Southern train arrival.
Washington June 30 President Wilson declined to back the national woman suffrage amendment. He addressed five hundred General Federation of Women's Clubs at the White House repeating that Democrats did not endorse the issue in their platform. He stated his belief that suffrage is a state matter, not a federal one.
Athens business leaders will invite state lawmakers to visit the University of Georgia, the State Normal School and the State College of Agriculture. Led by a new 20-member Legislative Committee, the effort seeks substantial annual appropriations for campus buildings and repairs and to showcase education needs to the Georgia General Assembly.
Courthouse recording clerks processed a busy month of warranteed deeds. Listings show transfers from Mrs. O M Sampson to A H Talmage on Commerce Road and from Franklin B Drake to Jos C O Parrel on Prince Ave among numerous properties in Athens and surrounding streets. Also noted are mentions of Southern Land Co to W Fleming on Lynwood Park property and other transfers on Water Street Oakland Avenue Burners Street and Pulaski Street, with several 240 acre farm and riverfront parcels in the mix.
Madison won the second game of the series from Washington in Madison Ga before a large crowd. Exciting fielding by both teams and errorless play defined the contest. Hits were nine for Madison and three for Washington. battery for Madison Porter and Nicholson. for Washington Perryman and Stone. Attendance reached seven hundred.
A series of 1914 notices announce candidates for Clarke County and state offices in Georgia. Samuel J Tribble seeks re election to the U S Congress in the Eighth District, while A B Stovall and D H Arnold Jr announce for Georgia Senate and House respectively. J F Rhodes H H Gordon H J Rowe and W J Speer declare run for legislature and state treasurer subject to Democratic primary. Jim Forrest and John Mappin sign as organizers.
The ad promotes Citro lax for constipation and general digestive relief, claiming quick, painless action and lemon flavor. It also touts Foley Kidney Pills to improve kidney function, relieve pain, restore appetite, and improve sleep, urging readers to buy from H R Palmer and Sons.
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