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Newspaper
Waycross Weekly Journal
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
2
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Macon churches launch a broad Go to Church Sunday inviting all residents to attend any church of choice. Leaders aim to draw lapsed members, attract children, and create a home coming feel to rekindle weekly churchgoing across the city.
The Atlanta Georgian promotes Jim Nevin to practical head of the paper, replacing Kent Speed. Nevin, known for Side Lights of Georgia Politics, has spent years in Washington and Georgia reporting on national and state politics. Col. Graves’ brief Atlanta visit is noted, with plans reportedly altered by Nevin’s appointment.
In a muddled national scene Democrats bolt in the South while Republicans and Progressives vie in the North and West. Georgia’s primary history shows bolting votes, with Senator Hoke Smith and G. R. Hutchens tied to Progressive ballots after Democratic defeats. The piece notes long-standing party realignments, cotton concerns, and weathered local politics in a scattered, era-tinged commentary from smaller papers.
President Wilson conferred two hours with Secretary Bryan and John R. Silliman on the Mexican crisis. Silliman, returning from Mexico at his own request, kept details private. Reports say Silliman’s mission related to recognition theories amid Villa and Carranza tensions.
Colonel Henry Watterson paints the European war's horror and sorrow with stark imagery. He laments the slaughter across Ghent Liege Louvain and the Rhine as bells fall silent and prayers rise for victims of savage conflict.
In Indianapolis on October 8 the Indiana Automobile Manufacturing Association and Hoosier Motor Club led protests by affiliated clubs and factory workers against a proposed tax on automobiles and on the capital stock of automobile manufacturers. Representatives of thirty two carmakers telegraphed Lincoln Dixon urging him to oppose the tax.
The Atlanta Constitution urges exploiting the European war to boost American higher learning. It argues war disruption will impair European education, widening US access and attracting students domestically. Southern colleges including Oglethorpe, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory, and Mercer should leverage generosity and enterprise to grow prestige and financial returns.
The Columbia records note Senator Hoke Smith and the 12 cent cotton debate. The brief item indicates Smith’s stance and the ongoing discussion surrounding cotton policy.
A Milledgeville ex Republican plans to run as an Independent against Senator Hoke Smith, urging secretary of state to place his name on ballots. The Macon News argues such moves undermine the sacred Georgia primary and urges Democrats to honor their pledge.
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