Athens Weekly Banner weighs in on politics and roads
The Athens Weekly Banner jokes about congressional tax moves to curb paper costs and references a busy campaign season. It praises Oconee County for good roads, notes a push to abolish solicitors general fees, and quips about politicians, moonshine, and a possible Wilson renomination while saluting Athens Chamber efforts on highways.
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Chamber of Commerce
Oconee County
Trade “Organization of Co-Operation” of
Athens
SolGen Gamble praised for bold Walton county case conviction
The Western Circuit Solicitor General John B. Gamble is praised for a high minded record and a bold Walton county case. He tracked down a letter writer who threatened farmers using negro labor and torched property and secured a conviction with Judge Brand approving the sentence. The piece lauds his vigorous yet fair handling since election.
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Western Circuit
John B. Gamble
Gamble
Walton County
Georgia
Brand
Gasoline Prices Fall After Atlanta FTC Protest
An Atlanta dealer challenged oil companies over a price drop from 26 to 23 cents per gallon, with FTC official W. J. Harris referring the case to federal authorities. Prices reportedly fell, mirroring lower crude costs from 2.50 to 1.05 dollars per barrel, as reforms reduced speculation and protected consumers. The author credits the Atlanta dealer for standing firm amid industry pressure.
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Atlanta
Federal Trade Commission
Hon
W. J. Harris
Harris
Corrupt Election Practices Debate In Congress
Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduces a bill to curb corrupt election practices and cap campaign funds. Republicans object as charges fly over alleged spending by the lumber trust and parties, with debate touching on millions spent to elect presidents. Aimed at pre election limits, the measure seeks to curb money and whiskey slush funds used to sway voters in state and municipal contests.
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Owen
Oklahoma
Congress
Lumber Trust
United States Senate
Penrose
Woodrow Wilson
Gorman
Republians
William McKinley
Georgia
United States
Senator Smith Defends Democratic Record in Prosperity Claim
Senator Smith responds to Republican criticisms by praising Democratic leadership and recent laws. He argues national prosperity under the Wilson administration, cites regional banks as a curb on Wall Street power, and notes improving conditions across the South as inflation and war impacts ease.
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Republican Party
Wilson
Congress
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Senate
Penrose
Sherman
Smith
Prophesied cotton price and political triumph herald prosperity
The leaders of commercial life in the South foresee cotton at twenty cents a pound for the new crop and for existing stocks. They anticipate prosperity and peace as the greatest democratic victory in the nation will be registered on the first Tuesday in November.
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South
Hughes Tour Falters as Wilson Backers Confirm Victory
The article argues Judge Hughes the Republican candidate failed to excite Western crowds and vows that President Wilson will win by a large majority. It notes Hughes vetoed equal pay for women as governor, yet now supports woman suffrage, and cites Republican defections to Wilson or the Progressive party. The Banner predicts Wilson's re election in November.
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Judge Hughes
West
Wilson
New York
Hughes
Progressive Party
UNIT RULE WILL GOVERN JUDESHIP RACE
The state democratic executive committee will apply the unit rule to the upcoming primary for the three new judgeships on the court of appeals. Incumbents Judge Broyles and Judge Wade will appear separately from contenders for the new judgeships. Voters must vote for as many candidates as nominations require and prepare ballots carefully for the September 12 primary and September 28 convention in Macon.
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Court of Appeals
State Democratic Executive Committee
Unite
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
State Executive Committee
Hia
Macon
Unjust campaign methods cited in governor race
The piece accuses Hon. Joseph B. Pottle of using unfair tactics to exploit Mrs. Nelms and her murdered daughters in a campaign against Mr. Dorsey. It decries dragging Nelms’ name for political ends, notes her denial of mortgage claims, and urges respect for her grief and request to cease such remarks.
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Joseph B. Pottle
Nelms
Innes
Pottle
Dorsey
Texas
Supreme Court
Washington
Crying Sectional Party Undermines Wilson Victory
Disgruntled Republicans posing as progressives claim Wilson represents a sectional party not a national one citing Southern Democratic votes. They say the GOP has adopted methods no candidate can endorse, warning such tactics could boost Wilson to the largest presidential majority since Washington.
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Republican Party
Wilson
Atford
Hughes
Washington
Robins backs Hughes while doubting national party unity
The text argues Mr. Raymond Robins favors Mr. Hughes yet criticizes the Democratic Party as sectional, implying Robins has Republican leanings. It notes Roosevelt’s return to the GOP and cites Judge Ben B Lindsey praising President Wilson for shifting from states rights to federal control on child labor, highlighting cross party pragmatism over partisan lines.
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Raymond Robins
Mr. Hughes
Nods
Bodia
Bach Man
Republican
Ben B. Lindsey
Wilson
Lindsey
Why Not an Athens Lawyer for Court of Appeals Seat
The piece argues for appointing an Athens lawyer to Georgia’s expanded court of appeals. It names Col. 8 C Upson, Judge Brand, Judge John J Strickland, and Col. Howell C Erwin as suitable candidates and notes Athens has yet to have a representative on the court. It urges local lawyers to enter by the August deadline and cites September 12 primary voting.
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Court of Appeals
Athens
Col
8. C. Upson
Col. Upson
Brand
Georgia
John J. Strickland
Howell C. Erwin
Fullbright Endorsed for Clarke County Court of Appeals Seat
Hon Henry J Fullbright earns broad backing from Burke County officials Waynesboro bar association and his home town urging Clarke County and Georgia to endorse him for the newly created court of appeals seat. They praise his dedication to appropriations and service to the State Normal School funding and vow he will bring dignity to the bench.
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Fullbright
Court of Appeals
Henry Fullbright
State Normal School
Burke County
Waynesboro
Bar Association
Clarke County
State of Georgia
Congress Acts For Naval Preparedness And Strength
The passage lauds Congress for approving naval appropriation as a crucial safeguard and symbol of national preparedness. It asserts the measure will establish the United States as a powerful, ready defender, noting the urgency highlighted by wartime lessons and the need to protect ports, people, and property against any future conflict.
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Congress
Port charges and railway costs split by public or private burdens
The piece argues the public faces paying either the strike’s direct costs or later higher freight charges, a choice between visible bills and an invisible installment plan. It notes how authorities might prosecute if a similar event occurred in Georgia, hinting at revenue and prohibition law enforcement.
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Georgia
Internal Revenue
Make the Occasion
The quote warns that spur of occasion cannot be trusted to grant power. True readiness comes from personal effort and preparation. It urges individuals to secure their own readiness before facing the challenge.
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Jamea A Garfield
Value of Punctuality Inspires Women Readers
The Woman's World urges women to follow businesswomen and cultivate punctuality. It notes managers report women are generally more punctual than men and cites improved home timeliness driven by modern business influence.
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