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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
4
In Butte on October 6 Associated Press reports Sheriff Tim neglect of duties tied to miners riots and Mayor Lewisayers were removed after Duncan and others were found guilty in a district court trial lasting over two weeks.
St Louis Republic editorial lauds President Woodrow Wilson for tariff success, banking law implementation, canal treaty repeal, and peacetime leadership amid global conflict. It praises his public service, foresees future tasks, and offers prayers for his strength and wisdom.
Athens GA correspondent J. H. T. McPherson argues the Banner’s claim that a favorable balance of trade makes a nation “boss” is misleading. He explains that exports and imports reflect underlying capital ownership and foreign payments, not ultimate economic strength, citing England and the United States to illustrate misconceptions about trade surpluses and deficits.
The federal court will convene on the first Monday in November to transact criminal and civil docket business. The last return day for the district division court is twenty days before the court convention, which falls on Tuesday Oct 13. No unusual or volume increases are anticipated.
Thieves broke into Mrs Rosa Hulls chicken house on Hill street and stole several fine chickens. Phronie Brittain a known Negro woman was jailed by the sheriff after a Monday night burglary at Mr Tom McMahans home where a bundle of clothing was taken. A second incident in the same area had a Negro woman seen in a dressin room claiming she wanted to hire, with unclear business.
Division deputy urges Clarke County Odd Fellows to attend the Grand Rally in Taft Hall Atlanta on Oct 30 to celebrate Sovereign Grand Lodge officers from Georgia and to show loyalty of the Fourteenth Division. Fraternal message from R L J Smith notes three Georgia officers honored and invites all members to the event.
Sheriff Jackson conducted multiple realty sales at the courthouse for cash to the highest bidders. Key deeds included the A. J. McDonald stables to R. E. Maxwell for 7979 dollars, the M. M Stephens residence to Dr. DeuPree for 1000 dollars, a 25 acre tract on Danielsville road to Kyle Collins for 79 dollars an acre, and a 241st district estate tract sold by W. P. Jackson to J. Henry Pitman for 32.50 dollars an acre.
The New Haven railroad and the New England Navigation Company sue John J Billard and six Billard Company officials for 3.824 million alleging fraudulent action in the sale of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The suit claims Billard, as holder of Boston and Maine stock owned by the New Haven prior to 1908, never paid or accounted for cash held in secret trust to conceal actual ownership.
Rev L V Lewis known as The Man From China says Russia, not Germany, started the war and blames church inactivity for preventing peace. He urges active Christian teachings to rival business interests and notes his upcoming revival plans in South Carolina.
A reflective verse noting that hustle and bustle cause mental strain rather than the workload. It suggests that worry, not the actual tasks, hurts the spirit and life when daily pressure dominates. The piece frames calmness as a remedy amid modern hustle.
Capt T R Crawford publishes figures from the federal agricultural bureau showing 2168 bales ginned up to Sept 25 for the 1914 crop in Clarke County versus 943 bales by the same date in the previous fall. Reports are issued every two to three weeks.
Conductor Allen Smith and crew on a work train at Cross Keys near Atlanta reported a farm chicken disappearances. They heard cries of distress from a mother hen and found a large bullfrog had seized a chick. The frog was captured and the chick was expelled but died.
Atlanta businessman C W McClure has been nominated by the Progressive Party to oppose Hon Hoke Smith for the United States Senate. He heads a chain of southern stores, owns a branch in the city, and plans an active statewide campaign starting now for the November election.
The Georgia State Fair plans a larger Midway with the Souths largest Roller Coaster and Scenic Railway. After exhibits and horse races visitors will enjoy daily free concerts by a national reputation singer and a well known band. The fair spent thousands to secure top attractions and will keep the coaster as a permanent Macon feature.
President Wilson and his cabinet outlined their campaign plans for the coming congressional contest. Cabinet itineraries for campaign tours were discussed and speech topics reviewed. The president aims to have Congress adjourn next week and then tour Ohio and Indiana before heading to western states.
The Gity Board of Health met in Judge Orr’s office with nearly all members present including the mayor and city health officials. The board found the city’s health above average and noted most typhoid cases this year traced to well water. Dr Peebles Proctor presided, returning from six months abroad after being elected while abroad.
Judge R C Orr convenes ordinary court after a recess and grants dismissions from administration to A & Wilson Josephine Wheeler G H Thornton G A Booth J Whitehead and W M Hayes D W McGregor W W Starke of Commerce Mrs Ellen Collins W C Wingfield and Mrs Elizabeth D Wingfield Leave to sell fealty of the estate of A Campbell granted to Charles Lyons administrator The will of Tabitha Porterfield probated in common form The will of Mrs Mary Minor Morris filed for probate
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