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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
4
In a wartime Athens Banner column editor Let us not become stupidly patient urges rapid shipbuilding to aid Britain and allies. The piece notes U S spending, food and safety issues, and calls for stronger auto laws after Senator McCurry’s accident while citing East St Louis unrest as proof of lawlessness. It stresses Kaiserism’s danger, urges education for postwar duties, and questions German use of corpses for fats.
The piece argues President Wilson is angered by Georgia Senators Smith and Hardwick for blocking his wartime moves. It asserts Georgians support the president and will favor leaders aligned with him, while predicting a fall for the two senators at re election as voters remember their opposition during the world war effort.
The Athens Georgia citizen and former mayor Dr William C King died aged eighty six. He joined General Clement Evans and Rev Ellison Stone as a famed trio of high character during Reconstruction times. King was remembered for his leadership, medical service, and friendship with Evans and Stone.
The German chancellor declares no peace without annexations, signaling retention of Belgium and other territories if Germany wins. He asserts Germany’s anti democratic government, warns Russians against bickering, and urges Americans to unite with energy to speed the end of the war.
The United States faces a knotty issue restricting exports to neutral nations to prevent aid to Germany. Reports accuse Sweden of sending its materials to Germany while importing from America, a claim Sweden denies. Washington vows a thorough probe and warns neutrals must prove they are not using U S products as a supply depot for the Teutonic Allies.
The latest state financial statement shows Georgia is about a half million dollars better off than pessimists in the house claimed. Comptroller General Wright released figures to support this view, arguing there is no need to cut appropriations to educational institutions and that funding can continue with minor adjustments.
Legislators are urged to devote full time to tax laws to raise needed revenue. They contend focused effort is essential to secure funds and address shortfalls, stressing disciplined budgeting and sustained political will.
The article voices public weariness with Congress now failing to pass key wartime measures. It urges immediate funding for war and food control and tax bills, criticizing lengthy debates and speeches as delays harmful to national effort. It stresses action over cautious deliberation in critical times.
The strike that would have affected about 26 000 shopmen on twelve southeastern railroads including the Southern Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard and Central of Georgia has been settled by the labor department. Arbitration will decide unresolved questions after a leaders conference. The strike would have started Thursday.
In Athens a Red Cross drive aimed at 25000 raised nearly 30000 in half the time planned. The ladies’ regiment collected pledges and subscriptions, with 16000 already paid in cash. Subscriptions from Winfield, Jefferson, and Athens contributed to the total.
Washington July 14 The provost marshal general reports governors of all states except fifteen have notified the department and received their serial cards, and are ready to proceed with the selective draft plan. The missing states are Alabama Missouri Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Mississippi Montana New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Utah and Virginia.
Washington July 14 senate finished its fourth week of debate on the food control bill. Leaders conferred on amendments they hope will command general support.
Amsterdam July 14 Conservative party dispatches state it cannot admit that proposed franchise measures were made necessary by wartime experiences or that they help in surmounting present difficulties.
Atlanta July 14 The body of Mrs H L Daughtry fifty years old of Jackson Ga who died Friday night at a private sanitarium was taken to Jackson for funeral and interment She is survived by her husband three daughters Mrs Duncan Burnet of Athens Mrs W O Territt and Miss Margaret Emily Daughtry both of Jackson two sons Lieutenant Robin B Daughtry of the United States navy H L Daughtry Jr of Jackson her mother Mrs M E Bryans two sisters Miss Jennie Bryans and Mrs Bessie Bryans all of Indian Spring and two brothers Dombey Bryans of Ban Diewo Cal and Oscar Bryans of Indian Springs
Charles W Hubner urges sons of noble sires at the State Capitol Atlanta January 19 1900 to honor their heritage. He extols chivalry fidelity and sacrifice, calling for guardians of the altar fires to keep the pledge to country God and homeland. The piece names Davis Johnston Jackson and Robert E Lee as paragons of chivalry and patriotism.
A July crowd in Flat River, Mississippi declares intent to remove Italians, Russians, Poles and families with possessions. Men, women, and children depart for Bonne Terre by train or wagon amid rising tension. The presidents proclamation notes possible German infiltration via insurance channels and stresses safeguarding information on ships and cargoes.
Ira Vail drove an American made car to win the 100 mile derby today in the feature Red Cross race at Fort Snelling Minn Covering the distance in one hour two minutes nineteen seconds The Philosopher is defined as a fellow who says what you knew all along but didn’t realize you did until he does it.
Notice posted notes William MacPherson of Hall Street in this city has applied for naturalization in the United States before Judge Newman. He filed the application July 7 after landing in New York from Sutherlandshire Scotland on February 15, 1914. He has resided here for several years and is well known locally.
Washington July 14 An appeal to shippers and consignees to do their bit toward improving the freight car supply by prompt loading and unloading at warehouses and side tracks has been issued by the Southern Railway system. The notice urges quicker handling to meet war demands for troops and munitions and calls for full cooperation to load cars to capacity and reduce delays beyond railroad control.
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