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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a sen emmenecist contester seeks to influence a supreme court canvass. The document references a state court, canvass board, and mentions Gitney J Catt count witnesses and a petition to order action amid alleged tampering with county boxes.
The Associated Press reports that by June 20, 1916, more than 700 vessels were added to the foreign trade record, bringing the total to 3,125 American vessels engaged abroad. The Commerce Department announced the figures in Washington on September 16.
Senator elect writes card of appreciation to voters of the 80th Senate district. She thanks supporters for trust and expresses commitment to justice, progress, and moral uplift, promising faithful service and unity with citizens who stood by her.
Washington reports Consul Frost states the British liner Counsellor was believed sunk by a mine. An affidavit by American crewman Frank Callingham claimed torpedoing, with no loss of life aboard the vessel on September 14.
Washington September 16 Brigadier General Henry Sharp is appointed Quartermaster General to succeed General Eleshire who recently retired in a reshuffle of Army staff.
The Jackson county Democratic executive committee names delegates to the State convention including R L J Smith Commerce Henry Camp Maysville Jet Shannon Commerce John N Holder Jefferson John M Carson Commerce John P Johnson Center L F Tirod Jefferson A P Rice Commerce. The committee unanimously endorsed John N Holder as speaker designating him a key representative-elect for the next house of representatives.
General Haig reports 1700 prisoners captured and over 4000 in two days as British forces push on the Somme front. German claims of 400,000 participants, Balkan shifts see Bulgaria and Turks retake Dubrudja, Romanians resist near border, Italians claim 1000 prisoners in Trient, and French and Serbian gains in Macedonia with Serbian forces advancing on Fiorina.
President Wilson cancels engagements for early next week to travel from New London to Columbia, D C, to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Anne E B Howe. He planned to be at St Louis Wednesday but will instead speak at the National Grain Dealers Association convention in Baltimore on September 26.
Washington reports chairman Hurley of the Federal Trade Commission warned Tuesday the print paper crisis endangers small newspapers and weeklies relying on the open market. He cited steep price rises from two to three cents to six cents per pound, with jobbers urging even higher rates, urging publishers to unite to boost open market output.
San Antonio September 16 The main body of the provisional division of regular and national guardsmen left here this morning on an eighty three mile hike to Austin and camped at Welmore nine and a half miles north of here tonight For the first time since the Civil War a full division of United States troops is marching.
Athens reports the new Greek cabinet led by Nikolas Kalegera poulas assumes power in a caretaker role. Kalegera poulas, once Greece’s finance and interior minister, spent years in France and maintains ties with Britain. He favors Venizelist figures but supports Greece’s participation in the war.
The Industrial Index reports Atlanta Clearing Bank totals at 17,261,047 for the week, up 7,736,200 from last year. One day reach 3,262,705, up 1,191,015. Savannah clearings up 121 percent, Augusta over 100 percent, Macon deposits near 3 million more. Cities vote on bonds for improvements and road construction in Florida. Indicators point to Southeast prosperity with ongoing financing activity.
Vancouver censor opened United States navy mail from the Orient on the eve of Britain's reply to the U S protest. Mails from Hong Kong naval attaches bore the official navy stamp. Admiral Benson said the matter was raised with the state department as the post office canceled main contracts via British Columbian ports.
In primary results Roscoe Peacock of Athens, a former University of Georgia law graduate and Eastman attorney, is elected to the Georgia Senate from the 16th district. Other recent graduates gaining seats include B R Brinson Jr from Emanuel, W H Key from Jasper, W R McDonald from Richmond, Stanford Arnold from Coweta, Byvans Heath from Waynesboro, W H Burt from Dig herty, and Steve Pace from Sumter.
Col. T. Larry Gantt invites towns in the Athens region to contribute data for a prosperity feature in the Banner. Readers may write to Hugh Rowe to be included, with ads pro rated per payment. The edition promises town profiles, local business notices, and wide distribution to attract capital nationwide.
The Eighth district convention in city hall nominated Congressman Sam Tribble for re election with unanimous support after tribble carried majorities in Walton Franklin Clarke and Greene counties. A new district executive committee was announce with Clarke J H Rousse Ebert M E Maxwell Franklin E W Comer Greene H F Hart Hart Wm M Bryan Madison Stonewall Carmichael Morgan EB Roy Lambert Newton Robert Fowler Ocone W Shannon Elder Oglethorpe W S Patman Putnam W F Davison Walton John T Robinson Whikes James G Wright.
A nineteenth century recipe instructs mixing two parts common soda with one part pumice stone and one part finely powdered salt. Sift the blend through a fine sieve, then mix with water. Rub the marble recess to restore shine.
Sydney reports show Japanese war boosted foreign trade with Australia. Ship lines like Nippon Yusen Kaisha expand to New Zealand and regular mail and cargo services grow. A trade mission in Sydney notes rising Australian wool purchases and a future surge in beef exports, with prospects for stronger Japan Australia commerce.
Auburn Ga September 16 Southeastern Christian College successor to Perry Hainey Institute held its second opening last Wednesday in a large turnout. Students and visitors from across the state and beyond added to the enthusiasm and the attendance this year is nearly double last year. Several new faculty were introduced and trustees visitors and teachers gave cheerful speeches. Citizens say students have conducted themselves well in the past year.
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