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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
1
Atlanta October 14 The Georgia supreme court denied a new trial to Leo M Frank who is under death sentence for the murder of Mary Pha gan The appeal follows a motion to set aside the verdict claiming he was not in court when it was rendered and alleges newly discovered evidence prior proceedings remain unresolved.
Atlanta, Oct 14. Dr. D. B. Hill of Winder had his medical license revoked by the state board of medical examiners. The license, granted in 1894, had previously been placed on probation for liquor abuse. The board’s action marks its first license revocation. Dr. Hill has been a frequent visitor to Athens, treating pellagra patients, and has been detained at police headquarters for intoxication on several occasions. Officers were elected: N. Peterson, president. R. J. Hingman, vice president. G. T. Nolan, secretary and treasurer.
Four passengers were badly hurt when a Georgia railroad passenger train collided with a standing freight train in Madison. Injured include H P Mallary of Madison George Hatcher Social Circle Pom Pears of Atlanta and A L Mitchell Athens. Mitchell was en route to Madison for a damages suit against the railroad.
The South Carolina Senate committee refused to approve the Shirly bill prohibiting cotton shipments from other states into South Carolina. Members felt the measure would make local cotton more expensive than in other states, affecting bills and prices unfairly. John D. Moss of the city attended in Columbia, showing interest as the bill could impact thousands of bales sent to mills in the state.
City council met with the mayor presiding and authorized a light at Oakland and Milledge near a bur glary site. Wages for street hands were referred to the city engineer after a wage cut to 1.00 for the season. Plain clothes officers were named special collectors for street tax and enforcement actions continue. The council ordered police to reduce Sunday street noise near downtown churches during worship hours. The Easier has his eye on England and would rather crush the kingdom of his royal cousin than France.
Atlanta Oct. 14 Governor Binton announced he persuaded attorneys for the North Georgia Mineral Railway not to demand a charter for a parallel line to the Western and Atlantic until next summer. The move allows the legislature to consider needed road protection laws before action on the charter. The petition remains under advisement by Secretary of State Cook.
Pres. Andrew M. Soule of Georgia State College of Agriculture argues that cotton prices will rise or fall with how many fields are sown to cereals in the South this fall and winter. He says large cereal plantings signal demand for cotton may strengthen, while widespread cereals indicate farmers may reduce cotton acreage to improve overall prosperity.
Growth guidelines for wheat in Georgia soils emphasize clay soils, phosphorus fertilization, and limited nitrogen. Recommendations cover seed bed prep, cowpea cover, grazing corn stubble, sowing between cotton rows, and choosing bearded or smooth varieties for terrain. Tested Blue Gem yields average 25.66 bushels, with Georgia Red noted.
Dr H G Carnes of Atlanta was elected president at the Georgia State Veterinary Association meeting in Atlanta at the Kimball. W A Downing was named vice president and Dr Peter Bahnsen secretary. The group will push to enforce licensure laws against unregistered practitioners.
The report notes Falcaster at 25.57 and mentions other tested varieties including Deltz, Mediterranean, Red May, Fultz and Australian, each showing good results after one year of testing.
John R. Fain of the Georgia State College of Agriculture describes fall seeding for fast stand establishment. With proper drainage seedbed prep lime and inoculation, alfalfa yields reached 1-3 tons per acre in five cuttings the first year and 4 1 2 cuttings in the second year with one more cutting expected. Cultivation after the second cutting controlled crab grass using a disd or spike-toothed harrow or a specialized tool.
The Associated Press reports that a 150 million dollar fund to finance the U.S. cotton crop is virtually assured. Bankers and southern cotton planters will seek federal reserve board approval to manage the fund and oversee the loans. A Georgia farmer who reduces next year’s cotton crop to one third while ensuring ample food will benefit next year.
William McPherson of this city earned multiple prizes at a prestigious Atlanta dog show this week. He entered four collies, with three winning awards in a strong field, including a first prize for Don in the puppy class and two thirds in other collie divisions.
Washington Oct 14 Members of the board of directors of the United States chamber of commerce are touring the cotton states to confer with growers and dealers to gather information for relief to producers. They will visit Rams Ga Pensacola Fla and other places.
At the international convention in Atlanta on October 14 the Disciples of Christ adopted resolutions condemning the European war and praising President Wilson’s effort to pursue Mexican peace at the final session.
T Rivers holds the season and historic records for the largest sweet potato in the area. He recently revealed a tuber weighing seven and a quarter pounds to the Banner.
The Jones Philippine bill passed the House declaring U S intent to recognize Philippine independence once a stable government is established. In other items bankers in New York discussed a six percent pool to finance cotton crops. The Alaska coal land leasing bill was approved to fund a government railroad. The Senate made limited progress on the war revenue bill with tax implications for medicines and wines.
An old trade card touts Peruna as a remedy for aches and pains and a happier life. The ad by Morgan and FP.D. from Wadsworth Ohio asserts strong health benefits and invites readers to try the product.
A University of Georgia student Elam Nunnally walked from Athens to Monroe 24 miles in six hours and five minutes winning $15.50 from thirty clubmates who bet fifty cents each. He arrived at midnight and wired his success, noting Monroe boys are tough.
Georgia faces hog cholera menace to meat production. State College of Agriculture and U S government promote hog cholera serum usage, boosting industry and saving millions. Discussion on a government issue of 250 million dollars in four percent bonds for cotton purchase begins tomorrow, adjournment hinges on action next week.
Washington reports say the Aguas Calientes convention may discuss Carranza's provisional resignation. Villa agents claim no confirmation of resignation. United States officials emphasize neutrality amid Mexican border tensions. Governor Hunt told to avoid moves that could worsen the border situation. Arizona militia asked to cooperate with federal policy.
Georgia bankers in Atlanta decided to subscribe ten million dollars to a proposed one hundred fifty million dollar cotton pool. The pool, backed by St. Louis bankers, aims to retire five million bales from the market.
Mr. B B Rockmore and his wife with a two year old baby have moved to Athens to establish the Continental Gin Company of Atlanta as the local headquarters. He will manage operations and represent the cotton gin machinery business in this section of the state.
The text discusses oil in paint and counterfeit paint and money, noting paint’s purpose as a water barrier and remarking on German Zeppelins and air raids. It references a sale line: For Sale Tuck's Improved Rust.
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