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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
2
Local reflections note Georgia politics near the gubernatorial race with four contenders Dorsey Hardman Harris and Pottle. Also mention summer school plans in Athens and cultural jests about public figures and Prohibition era themes.
The commission weighing the Western and Atlantic Railroad future considers options to extend the line to the sea at no state cost, lease state property rights in Atlanta and Chattanooga, or sell the road to retire state debt. The authors urge keeping the road as a state asset and avoiding depreciation from competition.
Senator Newlands charged Hon. William J. Harris of Georgia with meddling in politics during a Georgia state convention. Harris said he was merely visiting and meeting friends, not a delegate or interfering in convention affairs while serving on the Federal Trade Commission. Senator Hardwick refuted Newlands. allies defend Harris as serving the country well.
The Athens Board of Health praises last summer’s fight against the fly nuisance and urges renewed vigor this year. Citizens’ cooperation is essential to reduce typhoid risk, with emphasis on fly traps, garbage removal, stable inspections, and clean lots until cold weather.
Confederate veterans and the Sons of Confederate Veterans issued strong resolutions endorsing President Wilson and pledging support for national defense. They praised his leadership and affirmed readiness by both veterans and younger generations to defend the country if needed.
The article notes the House resistance to the administration naval plan contradicts the record-high ship construction appropriation. A five year program hinges on the Senate, yet rapid construction remains likely. It argues preparedness through two hundred forty million dollars in two years signals a national shift, with President Wilson expected to sign any fiscally prudent measure.
The Banner weighs in on the May Festival proposal, noting last year’s city school arranged event and a week of preparation. It asserts practical judgment while acknowledging limited expertise as an educational critic. The weather is mentioned as context for prior planning.
The article laments extreme heat during a Chautauqua week, noting children grew exhausted and missed regular studies. It critiques extra preparatory time and rain delays, arguing fundamentals should not be sacrificed for educational frills, even as it supports educational advances.
The Senate has the Brandeis Supreme Court nomination for weeks with strong opposition and proponent support. President Wilson weighed the choice, sending Brandeis to the Senate, which must vote and act without delay. The paper urges the Senate to reject or confirm, noting Brandeis is Jewish and his anti corporate record is debated, urging decisive action.
An editorials piece discusses improving human stock through genetics and health, citing a talk at a national conference. Dr. Eugene Lyman Fisk argues time-age effects on the body arise from lethal agents, not time itself, urging early life planning, tissue quality at birth, and defense against cellular damage to extend healthy longevity.
President Wilson shifts focus from the German submarine issue to challenging Great Britain over interference with neutral trade. He faces a tough task in persuading John Bull to ease the death grip on German seas while maintaining good relations. Diplomatic gains so far include notable victories, and more success could add to Wilsons laurels.
Representative Ben J. Fowler of Bibb county leads a Macon backed campaign to move Georgia’s capitol from Atlanta to Macon. A constitutional amendment would let voters decide, arguing Macon’s central location and accessibility justify relocation and sale of current state properties for a new capitol.
The article argues for enlarging the current capitol building or moving the capitol to Macon. It urges the Georgia legislature to let voters decide on a constitutional amendment. The author notes broad interest across the state and states a popular vote is the fair way to settle the issue.
A letter argues that rail schedules favor Atlanta for sports trips keeping departures early from Athens and late returns from Atlanta. The writer cites bias in past practices, urging equal late departures from Athens and moderated return times to boost local Athens businesses. The Banner is urged to protest ongoing railroad favoritism.
R J Bjurstedt notes Popular Mechanics June issue on air power in Mesopotamia during the WWI era. He argues air reconnaissance and wireless enabled Townshend’s relief amid Basra and Kut al Amara, with limited aircraft and improvised bombings evolving into a regular air service by January.
A fragment notes the adaptation a mother made to a new societal style as her daughter grew into a man. The brief hints at generational change and shifting expectations within a family context.
A brief notice highlights poker’s spread beyond shores as the game travels to many nations aboard ships and across international routes, becoming a familiar pastime for travelers and crews alike.
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