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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
A squadron of American torpedo destroyers has safely crossed the Atlantic and is patrolling English waters in war service. They reported readiness for immediate duty after a welcoming visit from the British flotilla commander.
Frederick C. Penfield former United States ambassador to Austria has landed in New York aboard a French steamer, traveling to Washington with his wife. The item adds a light aside about a possible food survey and notes options for civilians during wartime such as gardening, buying liberty loan bonds, and joining the Red Cross.
Col. Thomas J. Shackelford reports a governor’s executive-mansion parole for William Burch of Athens, serving ten years for manslaughter after a petition Shackelford championed. Burch shot his brother John on Jackson Street in July 1915. John died hours later asking mercy for his brother.
The Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia with 85 member mills will convene at St Simons Island on June 8 and 9. Senator Hardwick is the principal speaker and Mrs Nellie Peters Black will also present. The program emphasizes group insurance and old age pensions for mill workers. A boat excursion will accompany the event, with the largest attendance anticipated.
In a May 1917 exchange from Bogart Georgia constituents press Congressman Brand of the Eighth district on grain diverted to alcohol. Brand replies he supports legislation prohibiting converting any grain into liquor and will actively back such measures.
Special investigators of the department of justice presented new evidence before Attorney General Gregory today they believe can lead to indictments of food speculators.
Goodrich National Touring Bureau marks 586 miles of improved Georgia roads with 459 new armor plate guide posts. Routes connect Atlanta to Augusta via central Thomson Greensboro Covington, northern Thomson Washington Athens Monroe, and southern Waynesboro Macon Augusta. Bureau crews operate year round, predicting growing auto tourism aided by free state maps and literature. In 1916 the bureau distributed 2,615,611 touring literature pieces to motorists.
Congressman Brand outlines a new Annapolis appointment rule granting four nominees to take the June 27 examination, with the highest scorer earning the placement. Nominees listed include A. E. Griffith Jr of Athens, George Daniel of Danielsville, Thos T Mayo of Social Circle, and John Perry of Covington, Georgia.
J F Brownlow banker and lay delegate from Columbia Tennessee told the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans that a high legal authority informed him the convention has no legal jurisdiction over state boards since it is chartered. The remark came as the body debated keeping its home foreign and Sunday school boards separate while creating an executive committee with advisory powers. The matter was referred to a committee.
Love Griffeth, a local figure previously imprisoned for bigamy, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for a state offense and handed to Clarke County officers. He is accused of buying a horse and disposing of it in violation of the law.
Local cotton factors buyers and Chamber of Commerce members met with Atlantic Compress officials led by H C Haskell and W W Robinson to seek relief from high insurance rates. They argued Athens lacks a sprinkler system, unlike Winder and Elberton, where rates run 30 to 80 cents, and requested installation though officials gave little immediate hope.
The United States through Ambassador Gonzales warns Cuban revolutionaries that sugar production and military support for the Cuban government could be deemed hostile. If all armed opponents do not surrender their allegiance immediately, the U S may take necessary action in Cuba during the war with the United States.
Mr. Ben A Juban, an experienced newspaper man, joins the Banner staff to contribute his energies in advertising copy and wood type effects. The paper introduces him to local business leaders as a versatile asset for readers and patrons. The notice also highlights Julian, son of the late Judge Juhan, returning to Athens journalism after work in Winder.
The Recorder and the chief of police announce that any person arrested for drunkenness with liquor on their person will be bound over to state courts. The new policy applies to all races and ages and enforces possession laws. The officials urge motorists to observe bright lights and speed limits.
Georgia watchers focus on Clarke County as it moves to join local tax counties making Clarke and Athens leaders in education and civic progress. The outcome could shift regional balance, highlighting South Georgia’s progress relative to North Georgia.
Washington on May 16 reports no seed is available for free distribution or sale by the U S Department of Agriculture. The department through its weed stocks committee is receiving daily reports on crop seed supplies for late planting and will assist in locating seed stocks for areas with shortages, cooperating with state local and commercial agencies to improve distribution.
Information urges planting of crops and sending stock to the Seed Stocks committee. An investigation shows only 1,175 of several hundred thousand Col. units are ready for front in France, with 5,250 doubtful and 25,407 yet to be secured, revealing gaps in mobilization.
Washington May 16 Representative Charles H Brand was called to the chair by Speaker Clark to preside over the house during debate on the big war revenue bill. A new member with a modest bearing he accepted the duty and conducted the session with confidence and clarity, avoiding any parliamentary slips.
Mrs. J. W. Smith, a white woman, was convicted in federal court in Atlanta of illegally selling narcotics and brought to Athens to serve a ten months sentence in the county prison. She was assigned here because Clarke has the best jail in the state and arrangements for white women prisoners are noted.
Mr Mack Matthews of Dallas Ga was elected president of the Demosthenian Society for the next year Other officers named are Vice President W A Clegg Parliamentarian Glenn Dickerson Tribunals J Hugh Davis H C Sherrill S Baldwin Treasurer D Knight Sergeant at Arms Travis Mann with Mr Matthews described as loyal and active member expected to lead with vigor next year
In Atlanta on May 16, the Fulton county murder trial of George Powell opens over Ashford death after a downtown hotel altercation. Powell, a wealthy farmer, admits an argument but says the victim was a stranger. his attorney argues the post mortem shows the blow could not cause death.
Washington May 16 Senate devoted session to critiquing the executive branch over the 3 290 000 war budget accusing the Council of National Defense of usurpation and the shipping board of interference with builders. House passes war army measure and pay raises prompt action while a drive to raise the wartime income surtax gains momentum.
A lyric by Robert Loveman appears with a 3:30 program including Concert-Members of the Oratorio Artists and a Moonshine lecture followed by Moving Pictures at 8:20. The note wryly adds the chautauqua is making good.
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