Georgia press prices and a crematory dilemma in Athens
The Athens Weekly Banner notes subscription rates, discusses a Georgia crematory dilemma in Atlanta, mentions the Jim Smith case likely going to trial again, cites a Literary Digest poll on presidential preference with Hughes leading, and reports on the Athens waterworks election, freight rates for water wagons, and a Georgia law limiting alcohol shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Digest
Hughes
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Athens
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Pure Drinking Water Bond Vote Passes for Athens
Athens voters approved a bond issue to finance a new waterworks project. The plan proposes a large reservoir on Sandy Creek to secure a clean, abundant supply, moving away from the existing watershed and forest-cleared sources. Community leaders praise the turnout and those who worked at the polls.
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Athens
Board of Health
Sandy Creek
Germany and the Irish Rebellion
John Redmond the Irish Nationalist leader accuses Germany of plotting and financing the revolt. He denounces the attempt as a foreign invasion and predicts it will not defeat Home Rule. Redmond argues most Irishmen stay loyal and that the uprising involves only a small minority.
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John Redmond
Germany
Redmond
Ireland
Belgium
Mr. Redmond
England
Contribution of the Women in Wartime Efforts Across Europe
The piece highlights women's pivotal roles in WWI Europe, detailing sacrifices from leaving families to hunger and fatigue, and noting mass contributions in farming, factory work, and even frontline service, essential to sustaining armies and civilians during the conflict.
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Europe
Athens Summer School Seeks New Auditorium to Accommodate Growth
The report outlines an urgent need for an auditorium as the summer school outgrows the old chapel. With 900 students last summer and a projected 2,000 in attendance soon, Athens business leaders pledge to fund an assembly hall to retain teacher-students and boost local commerce estimated at 60,000 to 75,000 dollars, anticipating doubled business from increased attendance.
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Athens
Agricultural School Meeting Expands Georgia High School Focus
The first annual state meeting of Georgia congressional district agricultural high schools convened at State College. The seven of eleven schools form an association, offering debates, recitations, music, declamation, and athletic events plus ploughing, poultry and livestock judging, sewing and cooking contests. The gathering is deemed a distinct success with broad future benefits.
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Congressional District Agricultural High Schools of
Georgia
State College
Athens
Democratic Georgia delegates favor Wilson endorsement
Georgia Democrats meet to choose delegates for the national convention and express unwavering support for Wilson and his administration. They expect smooth balloting for delegates, with no debate on resolutions, calling for a strong endorsement of the president and praise for his handling of major challenges, rivaling Lincoln in praise.
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Georgia
Wilson
Lincoln
Confederate Soldier Memorial Carving Proposed on Stone Mountain
The plan to carve a vast Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain faces a court challenge from one of William H. Venable’s heirs who claims lack of compensation for her share and consent. Despite the dispute, supporters hope the project can be settled and the monument realized on the mountain’s side.
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Stone Mountain
William H. Venable
Athenas Week at Redpath Chautauqua Promises Excellence
The Redpath Chautauqua offers a week of clean, reverent programming with inspirational lectures by electrifying speakers, premier musical attractions, grand opera stars, and other high quality events. A separate note reports on a Rainey bill to create a federal tariff commission, detailing six members, terms, salaries, and funding, with operations in Washington and nationwide.
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Athenas
Redpath Chautaqua
House
Rainey
Ilinois
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Daniel P. Morse
New York
National Chamber
Washington
Congress
Federal Tariff Commission
Senate
Commission
United States
German outlook brighter as Germany weighs U S diplomacy
The article notes potential German willingness to moderate submarine warfare to meet American demands. It cites Kaiser Wilhelm II and advisers weighing concessions while internal factions favoring rejection exist. President Wilson has yet to act until Germany responds, with a hoped for conciliatory move seen as a possible historic diplomatic victory.
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United States
Germany
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Wilson
Need of the Auditorium funds progress in Athens
The Chamber of Commerce leads a drive to raise about $1,000 for a summer school auditorium. The effort is moving forward with expected success, reflecting the typical Athens approach to community projects.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Georgia not so bad a state despite lynching record
A Mercer University address by Rev. W. L. Pickard defends Georgia, arguing that most Georgians are law abiding, religious, and cultured. He rejects broad accusations of savagery, stresses education, churches, and missions, and calls for unity, responsibility, and a hopeful civic vision.
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Georgia
W. L. Pickard
Mercer University
Dr. Pickard
United States
Man
God
Georgia's People and State Acknowledged in Lively Rhetoric
The passage extols Georgians as devout worshippers and generous neighbors, praising open homes and altruistic deeds. It asserts Georgia’s soil bears patriotic blood, its people are devoted to God and humanity, and that while imperfect, Georgia remains the best seen from heaven.
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Burns
Scotland
Georgia
Auditorium Movement Urges Athens Chamber Push for Campus Facility
The Athens Chamber of Commerce backs a temporary University campus auditorium costing under three thousand dollars to house Summer School crowds. With a third of funds already raised, organizers aim to start before July 1st to serve teachers and visitors and boost local business during a slow season.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
University Summer School
Athens
Chamber of
Irish Folly Sparks Irish Revolt Comment
An Irish separatist movement led by Sir Roger Casement faces arrest for landing German guns and prompting Dublin clashes with Sinn Fein fighters. The piece condemns independence as folly, argues Ireland may gain home rule but will not be a separate nation, and warns the revolt could derail earlier reforms.
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Roger Casement
Ireland
Dublin
Sinn Fein
England
Canada
Ulster
Meeting on Sunday Sparks Dog Discontent Resolution
A Sunday meeting drew all present including two people and their dogs. One dog named Discontent disturbed the gathering with growls and restlessness while another attendee kept his dog secured at home. The congregation responded with unanimous thanks to the dogless participant.
Present Duty and The Call of Now in Poetic Reflection
The excerpt urges living fully in the present, stressing that tomorrow never arrives as an ideal. It counsels fulfilling duties now with noble actions, loving deeds, and words of encouragement, to turn today into a constructive present and to let the future take care of itself.
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Jasper Seas
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