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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
5
Berlin September 1 The president reply to the Pope peace note published generally with editorials harshly denouncing its tone and aim The Lokal Angefeer characterizes him as a coldly calculating mathematician wielding power over a hundred million people in this momentous hour.
In Council Bluffs Reverend Lyn Kelly used the phrase Slay Utterly as justification for a mass killing. He allegedly flew with an axe to kill Joe Moore, his wife, four children, and two Stillinger girls as they slept at Willica five years ago. He claimed a sermon inspired the acts and later referenced the Bible quote Suffer little children to come unto me expressing the expected rapid deaths.
Winder Ga Sept 1 The commit ment trial of W G Graham charged with the murder of C H Stewart August 23 was held before three judges in Barrow County court house. After a thorough hearing the evidence did not justify committal and the defendant was discharged. The case drew about a thousand people as witnesses testified that Stewart followed Graham and struck him with a stick before Graham shot him.
The Southeastern Fair in Atlanta announces over 72 thousand dollars in prizes for October 13 to 20, 1917, boosted by the Matron Stakes and Grand Circuit races. Entries include 33 top trotters and 12 pacers, with purses exceeding 7 thousand dollars plus the regular 65 thousand dollar catalogue total. The fair runs daily on the Lakewood mile track, with 34 thousand dollars in cash purses, and proceeds fund permanent improvements. counties and regions are invited to exhibit, catalogues available by postcard request to R M Striplin, secretary.
Atlanta, Sept. 1 Judge Speer denies Jeffersonian Publishing Co. bid to compel the Thomson postmaster to mail the Jeffersonian at second class rates. The decision rebukes the periodical's methods and warns against using postal power to spread propaganda. The court cites government interests and warns that such appeals rest on equity and public welfare.
Jefferson Ga September 1 Yesterday was educationally notable in Jackson county at Martin Institute with county wide contests in several lines. Prizes were awarded in library events along with winners in declamation recitations spelling arithmetic map drawing and composition. Notable participants included Hammond Roberts Helex Wood Amanda Crumley Ruth Maxwell Lewis Mosely Myrtle Turner Brett Hunt Ruth Nunn and Meena Daniels.
The civil service board calls for more men for many posts. Details on applications examinations pay and locations available at the Athens post office civil service clerk. Positions include Tariff clerk lay inspector nematology preparator rural engineering draftsman lithographic transferer topographic draftsman trained nurses for Panama Canal service assistant geologist groundwater work physician forest assistant elevator conductor Indian and Panama Canal service dynamo tender Philadelphia arsenal and more.
Washington press notes a call for unemployed youths aged sixteen to twenty one to join the Boys Working Reserve to serve the nation during the crisis. The message frames it as patriotic duty and productive use of spare time, while raising questions about methods and morality in wartime policy. The piece references a preliminary injunction being denied.
Paris reports a Belgian army nurse says German people feel Germany was attacked and that doctors and officers share the belief. She notes the nation is convinced of a need to endure great sacrifices after thirty four months in captivity.
The Dean Building on Oconee Street houses Miller & Co. cotton offices and I. T. Kilpatrick, a cotton factor, with Miller partners D. F. Miller, W. C. J Ash, and J. H. Griffoth. The two story front, three story rear brick structure features fireproof design, steam heat, electric lighting, and up-to-date facilities. The first floor hosts Miller & Co. auto agency with Cole, Paige, Dort and Oakland cars. the second floor contains cotton offices, sample rooms in white and blue, and mahogany furnishings. The warehouse behind, ten thousand bale capacity, now sprinkler-protected. the Dean Building is praised as one of the city’s prettiest and best.
The Banner launches a serial feature for homemakers by Mrs. Jean Prescott Adams, a leading home economics expert. Read the page for ongoing weekly guidance and practical tips designed to aid households during stressful times.
London Sept 1 Countess Torb wife of Grand Duke Michaelovitch writes in the Daily Telegraph calling for a hero to restore liberty in Russia. She appeals to the Cossacks and urges brave Russians to respond as the goddess of revolution has plunged the country into terror and world redeemers look on aghast.
The Athens chapter plans a 4:30 pm Saturday September 8 homage to Dan G Bickers born near Appomator and poet known for Just a Verse a Day. A life sketch by Miss Millie Rutherford, three poems read, and remarks by the State Historian of the Daughters of the Confederacy highlight his patriotism and contributions to Athens and Georgia culture.
Four German mine sweepers were destroyed off the Jutland coast by British light forces. A naval engagement off Nymindegale saw four German trawlers driven ashore and destroyed with about a hundred German seamen landing. The remainder fled as British destroyers pursued. News from the western fronts notes inactivity but signs of revival in Flanders and renewed infantry threats.
Washington D C Sept 1 Eleven soldiers are killed or die from wounds for each thousand of the western front strength per the committee of public information. Figures rely on M Tardieu reports and U S experts. A September eighth tribute honors Mr Bickers with a planned public exercise and Banner support for his literary achievements.
W A Burns appointed county agent for Clarke County succeeding J G Woodruff promoted to district agent with Sam Walton as next quarters. Burns, a practical farmer with stock expertise, plans immediate work on predecessor’s plans and anticipates new local agents. County awaits commissioner election amid system changes. grand jury recommends full-time employment for the position.
Washington September 1 Ford Motor Company donates 507000 to the American Red Cross for support to the American Ambulance in France and possible distribution of ambulances and parts to Russia and Serbia. The gift funds Red Cross relief as Western front needs rise.
Former Ambassador Gerard disputes Hellweg and cites his own memoirs to counter the claim. He asserts Hellweg lacked a copy of the article and notes German terms were not the chancellor’s view. Gerard says he always followed the military party’s will.
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