Turbulent Times and Theater News in Georgia
The Athens Banner notes carrier rates and subscriptions while discussing a broad array of topics. Highlights include debates on corporal punishment in schools, vagrancy laws, and the looming world series. It references Governor Smith resigning November 15 and the gubernatorial primary, plus woman suffrage gains and Underwood as a presidential possibility. Also covered are upcoming plays and actors including The Lady is Red and Little Boy Blue with plans for stage adaptations and new productions.
No Excuse for Vagrancy Says Athens Leader
A local editorial denounces vagrancy in Athens and across the South, insisting able men should work and vagrants, especially idle men of color, should be compelled to labor. It calls for stricter enforcement of vagrancy laws to ensure families earn a living.
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Anow
Athens
South
Two Thirds Rule in Democratic Conventions
Democratic conventions use a two-thirds rule to nominate a presidential candidate, a practice since 1832 to prevent domination by infrequent electoral states and to unite party factions. The upcoming convention faces doubt over Harmon or Wilson reaching two-thirds, with Oscar W. Underwood as a possible alternative in Alabama circles.
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South
Underwood
Alabama
Wilson
Harmon
House
Andrew Jackson
Tham
Oscar W. Underwood
House of Representatives
Clarke County Court House Bond Issue Backed by Local Press
The Clarke county voters will decide on a $200000 bond issue to retire old bonds and fund a new court house jail and outbuildings. The editorial argues the current courthouse is inadequate and predicts no tax increase, noting jobs and local prosperity from construction and the option to convert the old site into a high school building for district students.
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Clarke County
Court House
Clarke
The Coming of the Boll Weevil in Georgia
An editorial warns that the boll weevil will inevitably reach Georgia within years, urging farmers to prepare by earlier harvesting, soil preparation, crop diversification, and reduced reliance on cotton to mitigate future losses.
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Georgia
Birmingham Age-Herald
Alabama
Georgian
Southerners Should Endorse Local Care for Confederate Veterans
The piece argues that no Northern aid is needed for Confederate veterans and praises Southern efforts to fund pensions and monuments within the region. It cites the Progressive Farmer of Raleigh endorsing Southerners handling the care alone and urges Southerners to cease outside appeals.
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United States
South
Raleigh
Let the North Make the Offer on Confederate Monuments
The speaker rejects offering federal pensions to remaining Confederates or federal funds for Confederate monuments. They argue the South should not beg for help to honor its few heroes, warning of public contempt and no real gain. The stance emphasizes pride, past sacrifices, and resistance to federal entanglement.
Athens Seeks Direct Rail Link to Knoxville and East Tennessee
An editorial argues for a direct Athens to Knoxville railway to access East Tennessee coal and spur industrial growth. It notes existing line segments, urges Tallulah Falls and Brinson/Savannah networks to push northern connection, and predicts a future direct route to the sea shortening Atlantic access.
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Athens
Knoxville
East Tenessee
Athena
Tallulah Falls
Brinson
Savannah, Augusta & Northern
Atlantic
Atlanta
Stand by home merchants this Christmas season
The article urges Athens shoppers to buy locally during fall and winter, arguing home merchants offer the best goods at competitive prices. It warns against buying away from home, claiming local merchants boost the area’s business and savings are real, urging readers to follow The Banner for bargains.
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Athens
Joseph M Brown Says Prohibition Issue Should Stand Apart
Former Georgia governor Joseph M Brown argues prohibition should not be a gubernatorial campaign issue. He proposes a separate primary on the issue for white voters to decide, dismissing its injection into the race for governor and urging legislative, not electoral, action.
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Brown
Georgia
Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Vaccination and Typhoid Fever Insights
United States health experts urge anti typhoid vaccination to curb typhoid across the nation. Army regulations now require vaccination for soldiers under 45 with satisfactory results. Vaccination reduces infection risk but does not guarantee disappearance and should avoid tuberculous individuals.
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United States
National Health Department
United States Army
Commission of the Academy of Medicine of
Paris
More religion in business and more business in religion
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks urged at an ecumenical Methodist conference that religion should enter business and business should inform religion. He argued such fusion would curb robber trusts, price gouging, adulteration, mislabeling, and dishonest practices, while boosting humane standards and global progress. He urged genuine religious influence, not hypocrisy, as a community leadership model.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
The
Methodist Church
Markes
Prohibition Issue Debate Urges Direct Voter Choice
The Macon Telegraph endorses a plan to put the prohibition question to a direct primary vote, arguing state wide prohibition would attract more votes than Pope Brown could garner and that local option could outperform Judge Russell. It urges Brown and Russell to support a plan allowing voters to decide.
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Joy Brown
Macon Telegraph
Georgia
Pope Brown
Judge Russell
Dick Russell
Joe Brown
Russell
The Chinese Revolution and Its Possible Outcome
The piece reports a growing revolt against the Manchu dynasty in China with aims to establish a republic. It notes millions support the movement but criticize its lack of organization and leadership. Observers worldwide watch the upheaval for potential territorial or integrity concerns.
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China
Piaces
Wright Brothers Aim to Revolutionize Aircraft
The Wright Brothers work on an air machine that would sail in air without a motor once aloft. They acknowledge possible failure but insist they will publish the invention's facts to the world when successful.
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Wright Brothers
Wrights
Editor's Auto Hits Blind Woman In Athens Collision
W A Shackelford editor of the Oglethorpe Echo was driving when his car struck a blind colored woman on College avenue at Broad street. The woman was knocked down and dragged about twenty to thirty feet but walked away to a doctor’s office unhurt. Witnesses say the incident occurred as a bystander tried to dodge a team. the car’s rear tire was punctured and the vehicle lurched forward.
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W. A. Shackelford
Lexington Oglethorpe Echo
College Avenue
Broad Street
Sion
Dalton Man Fatally Wounds Intruder in Suburban House
Sam Grider was shot and fatally wounded by J. C. Stewart an elderly resident of Elk City Dalton while an apparent intrusion occurred. A third man named Crow allegedly robbed Grider’s pocketbook and fled. Stewart awaits investigation. Also notes cast changes for theater productions in New York and ongoing shows in Atlanta.
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The
Banner
Dalton
Sam Grider
J. C. Stewart
Elk City
Stewart
Grider
Crow
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