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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

4

Slaton Campaign Ally Defends Record in Felder Clash

Special to the Banner Atlanta June 15 Alfred C Newell state chairman of Gov John M Slaton s campaign for the U S senate replies to Hon Thomas B Felder Felder s criticism of the governors remaining in office while candidate for senate Newell cites Felder s own resignation as attorney general and notes controversy over the Ducktown copper case detailing court orders losses and proposed plant shutdowns along the Tennessee Georgia border and Slaton s delegation of authority to Felder in the matter. The piece portrays the feud as fights over policy and accountability rather than personalities.

Atlanta Alfred C. Newell John M. Slaton U. S. Senate Thomas Felder Slaton Senate United States Senate Perry Georgia Forsooth United States Court Murray Towns Union Hart Tennessee Company Ducktown Copper Company Tennessee Washington

Second Death in Family in 2 Weeks

Mrs E W Barksdale mourns as her daughter Mrs Milstead learns of a sister’s death in Richmond and a brother’s passing. The Birmingham Age Herald reports Dr L A Woodson died at 78 in Oakman with funeral at St Marys Highlands Birmingham. He served as surgeon in Confederate units and left several sons and a daughter. Pallbearers named include Hobsan Cocke Dedman Long Lee McLendon Fremont Robinson.

E. W. Barksdale A. H. Milstead Montero Richmond Birmingham ‘Age Herald of the 12Th L. A. Woodson Oakman St. Mary's Highlands Birmingham Elmwood Cemetery Woodson L. G. Woodson R. C. Woodson Maj R.S. Woodson St. Louis John L. Woodson Andrew Woodson Earry Alabama Maben Hobsan Norborne Cocke J. E. Dedman V. W. Long J. P. Lee C. ©. McLendon Charles B Fremont D. L. Robinson

Near cyclone strikes Commerce Georgia during heavy rain

A near cyclone hit Commerce Georgia on Saturday evening with gale winds and electric disturbances. Wheeler’s gin house toppled two miles above town, widow Yarbrough’s Park Hill home demolished, several shade trees uprooted, and the telephone exchange briefly knocked out. Lightning struck Lint Danson’s chimney again this year.

Commerce Commrce

Comforting to Stout Pill Ad Promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets

An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a reliable regulator for stout individuals. It claims relief from billousness constipation and distress after eating and suggests regular use leaves the user thinner and more comfortable. H. R. Palmer & Sons is credited.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Georgia Attorney General quits amid Ducktown Copper case delay

The Georgia Ducktown Copper matter shows a backset as the attorney general resigns over extended evidence gathering. Governor Slaton stays on the job, seeking public input while Felder pursues a Senate bid and pardons policy debate rages about Nick Wilburn’s sentence.

Women of the New South and the Changing Times

A conclusion to Mildred Rutherford's essay argues that postwar home life demands new female roles and active public service. It warns against suffrage, urges protecting southern women with laws, education, and workers’ rights, while praising southern men for chivalry yet urging equal pay and cautious reform.

New South Macon Mildred Rutherford Old South South Educational Department The Association United States Java Georgia

Wilson Reveals Plot Behind Trust Legislation Push

President Wilson said efforts by certain interests to adjourn Congress and stall trust bills show a deliberate campaign. The White House published letters and telegrams, including exploits by Simmons Hardware of St Louis and Pictorial Review's W P Ahnelt, to illustrate a “psychological low mood.” Senators and representatives considered the matter but took no action.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Congress Senate White House Simmons Hardware Company St. Louis Pictorial Review Company W. P. Ahnelt

Advertising expert in the city plans Athens lighting upgrade

Col John T Boyle of New York advertising expert from the Doherty Operating Co is in Athens for an extended visit. He previously made Denver the best lighted city with celebrated signs and displays and aims to extend the campus white way across the business district to make Athens the eightest spot in Georgia.

John T. Boyle New York Doherty Operating Co Boyle Denver Athens Georgia

Ahead in Other Respects, But Not For Long

The speaker notes strength in areas other than the main issue while warning that this advantage is temporary and likely to change soon. The statement signals urgency and a shift in momentum, implying upcoming developments or challenges that could reverse the current lead.

Impaired Appetite Fades with Chamberlain's Tablets

A Detroit man, Mr J Hoeitz, reports Chamberlain's Tablets improved his appetite and digestion, relieving bloating and producing a pleasant, satisfactory bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.

J. Hoeitz Detroit Mich

Kidney Remedy Endorsement for Foley Pills in Bremen

W M Golden of Equitable Life Assurance in Bremen Ga endorses Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. He states that anyone with kidney trouble backache or rheumatism should be glad to find such a wonderful remedy. H R Palmer & Sons advertisement.

Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

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Gov. Slaton Man National Farmers’ Union Tax National Filip Farmers’ Union America Basnerr PTELD the Nation National FIELD Webe Pucktown Copper Company State of Georgia Ducktown Nick Wilburn Pelder Thedford Institute of Efficiency Ieee the Institute of Efficiency Robert D. Chase Sec’y 30 Living Place New York City
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