Who's Back of This Movement in Athens Georgia
The piece surveys Athens civic issues including a past Weather Bureau presence, calls for postmaster input, and hints at a movement backed by unnamed forces. It notes quiet Georgia politics, upcoming events through October, debates over tariff and pure food acts, labor demand, and questions about who will be named to fill commissions and mayoral posts.
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Board of Education
Board of Health
Bond Commission
Athens Urges City to Back Small Manufactories
The Athens Chamber of Commerce promotes organizing a 100000 dollar manufacturing company to locate or build plants in Athens. Ten dollar shares enable many to invest with easy payments. The plan envisions prudent management, possible use of external capital, and aims to create multiple industries, payrolls, and broader prosperity for Athens. Subscriptions to capital stock will begin soon.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Republicans Redraw Convention Rules Over Black Vote
The GOP seeks to base national convention representation on each state's Republican vote share, reducing African American influence from the South. Leaders in solidly Republican states grow tired of Negro dominance in presidential nominations. The plan, likely trialed in the next election, could reshape future conventions. Democrats are unlikely to adopt similar changes soon.
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Republican Party
South
Democratic Party
Commission form of government for Athens warned
A critique outlines how a three member commission would hold absolute power for four years, abolish or politicize boards, and increase annual costs by 4700 dollars. It warns a political machine could arise, reducing department efficiency and easing recalls, urging voters to focus on real facts.
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Athens
Meat famine scare debated by Florida Times Union
Aged letters argue that current meat famine fears are a packer tactic to boost future prices. Critics note ongoing exports total over 150 million dollars and warn that transportation and duties may shield packers, forcing consumers to face higher meat costs.
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United States
Magnificent Y. W. C. A. opening and dedicatory services
The recent opening and dedicatory services for the Young Women's Christian Association building mark a milestone for Athens. The Athletic Building, designed by Fred Orr and built with input from T. J. Nichols, stands as a monument to those who supported working young women. The YWCA aims to improve physical condition, education, social protection, housing, reading, and religious training, promising continued impact and opportunity for many in the years ahead.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Athens
Fred Orr
T. J. Nichols
Resisting False Charges On Athens Bond Finances
In a defense of Athens city governance, officials dismiss false claims about the bonded debt, fund availability, annual bond retirement, and bond-use allocations. They urge public inquiry, cite bond records, and invoke Carlyle to insist truth prevails over insinuation.
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Athens
Bond Commission
Thomas Carlyle
Southern farmers promote corn and cattle as remedy
The American Meat Packers Association warns of trouble if meat production declines. It urges every farmer to raise at least two beef steers yearly and calls on New England to expand cattle, the South to plant more corn and to develop hog and cattle industries, noting Southern farmers have already begun.
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American Meat Packers Association
United States
Association
New England
Meat packing crisis warns of continued prosperity risks
An executive committee report from the Packers' Association warns that both producers and consumers face precariou s meat-food conditions. It cites a livestock shortage, rising prices, and unrelenting demand while noting farmers fail to supply enough animals to keep packing houses operating fully.
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Packers’ Association
American Meat Packing House
Judge Cobb Favors Caution on City Commission Plan
The Banner publishes Judge Andrew J. Cobb’s article urging voters to scrutinize proposed city reforms. He argues salaries are high enough to deter qualified citizens, recalls are poorly drawn, and reducing commissions risks centralizing power in three men. He condemns abolishing boards and endorses cautious consideration.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Judge Cobb
State Board Grants School Book Revisions In Georgia
The Georgia state board of education voted three to two to enter new school book contracts, to be awarded October 25. The board urged fairness in treatment of Southern history, favoring Southern authors when quality is equal, to encourage local talent and better books for Georgia schools.
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State Board of Education
Children of
Georgia
South
Board of Education
Recall of Diaz Sparks Mexico Invasion Rumor
The article discusses a rumor that General Porfirio Diaz is being recalled from exile to serve in Mexico. Diaz denies any message from the government and confuses with his nephew General Felix Diaz. It questions whether Mexico anticipates invasion by the United States and suggests Diaz may not return, given his age and weakened grip.
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Porfirio Dias
Mexico
United States
Diaz
General Felix Diaz
Merican Repube
Dias
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Atlanta
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