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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports Georgia editors will convene in Wrightsville for a four day session focusing on weekly newspapers. War and rail costs shape travel, prompting a genuine convention to discuss vital industry matters and state newspaper progress. President Paul Harber of Commerce organizes meetings amid economy and wartime constraints.
The piece denounces the pooling tactic by Hardwick and Howard against Harris in the Ui senate race. It accuses Atlanta papers and politicians of scheming to split votes, claims South Georgia opposition, and asserts the public will back Harris despite conspiracies. It also dismisses Boifeuillett as a trap, urging voters to elect patriotic men.
The American Red Cross report notes 25 000 men receive newspapers daily from America yet many lack home papers. The Banner runs a limited-time offer: six months for 1 26 and one year for 2 50, to be sent to Athens and Georgia boys over there. Include coupon by mail for prompt processing.
A New York investigation traces German Ambassador Von Bernstorff connections to U S newspapers and other industries shaping war effort. It notes his Washington circles with Senator Hardwick and hints at Dr. Edward A. Rumley ready to testify. The probe targets a widespread spy network blamed for disasters and seeks harsh legal penalties.
A bill by Representatives Brown and DuBose proposes salary increases for state house officers, arguing current pay is far below living costs. It advocates raising the governor’s pay to ten thousand dollars a year to cover living and official duties, contending the present stipend is insufficient.
The Banner endorses the Brown and Du Bose measure to raise per diem or living allowances for the governor and staff. It notes opposition from a minority of legislators is expected but deemed futile, urging both houses to pass with a large majority to support the intended modest living standards.
A Philadelphia era piece debates rumors of General von Hindenburg’s death amid World War I. It argues history shows the army would continue without him, noting Ludendorff’s command and asserting Germany cannot avert defeat despite any leadership changes. The piece mocks the idea of victory through delaying tactics and emphasizes American influence turning the tide.
An editorial denounces Atlanta ring politicians opposing Hon. W. J. Harries in a Georgia senate race. It accuses rivals Hardwick Howard and John Bolfeuillet of unpatriotic tactics tied to Von Bernstorff, Kaiser, and wartime influence, urging loyalty to Harris and warning against German-backed interference.
Atlanta July 15 Associated Press reports Georgia rail freight rates are suspended. The brief note notes a decision affecting shipping costs and rail operations within the state. No further details given in the readable text.
The federal air craft inquiry is set to open in Detroit with Attorney General Gregory arriving and special government investigator Hughes expected to arrive tomorrow.
United States deputies and Madison county officers raided a moonshine area near Danielsville in Madison county. Cecilo Hilley, a white man draft resister, was killed while fleeing. Seven or eight stills were found and a tunnel system sheltered Hilley and others. Parents face harboring charges as authorities pursue remaining deserters in the vicinity.
Fifty residents from Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County plan a sight seeing tour of Georgia ending in Athens on July 26. The group will travel by car itinerary through Hawkinsville Macon McDonough Atlanta Tallulah Cornelia Gainesville Athens and back to Fitzgerald via Eatonton. The trip aims to showcase their section while viewing this part of the state and includes observers eager to compare regions.
From Tuesday's Banner the grand and traverse juries for the October term were drawn. Grand list includes T. W. Morton A. R. Nicholson T. H. Nickerson Sr P. L. Huggins and many others. Traverse jury First Week listed with A. M. Center P. H. Culp and more.
Chicago July 15 The work of enlisting one million women to sell half of the four billion Liberty Loan was launched at a conference under the National Women's Liberty Loan Committee. Slogans urged frugality with the phrase No clothes for the children as possible.
The United States awards shipbuilding contracts totaling over 1 million dollars to Japan and China to ease the shipping crisis. Thirty vessels will be built by thirteen Japanese yards, with details incomplete due to fragmented text.
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