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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, asks readers to report missed papers, and mentions contact via telephone. It then moves to a collage of editorial quips about moving pictures, mayoral questions, labor, political figures, and opinions from various papers, with light commentary on current events and foreign affairs.
The piece argues Japan, while adopting Western ways, faces corruption as graft and boodle spread in its government. It notes U S cabinet investigations parallel troubling signs in Japan, urging selective adoption of Western customs to avoid folly.
The piece notes a Cairo mob episode involving a purse snatching and predicts a pattern of rising mob violence. It contrasts Northern attitudes toward Black suspects with Southern conditions, warning that lynching may spread beyond traditional borders and criticizing demagogues for exploiting fear.
The piece cites a Philadelphia Record report via the Macon Telegraph detailing vast cold storage stockpiles. It notes 14 million cattle and other livestock, 600 million hogs, millions of eggs and butter, plus $3 billion annually in stored food. It argues tariffs and storage hoarding oppress consumers and urges focus on these twin evils in high living costs.
The passage notes Senator Depew reading a farewell address in Washington, discussing Washington's own farewell and the ambiguity between love or fame for an actress. It argues the need to attract people to Athens by offering profitable work and better freight rates to employ skilled labor.
Rumors tie Mr Bryan and Dr Cook to a shared visit in Valparaiso for an unspecified purpose. The doctor’s VP talk was once mentioned, though retirement plans were not finalized. Ads tout Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach liver and kidney woes at a small price.
February 24 marks mass killings by Dutch at Pavonia in 1642, De San Martin born in 1778, US independence acknowledged by Denmark in 1782, first US bank chartered in 1791, Samuel Lover born 1797, Louis Philippe's abdication 1848, Arizona Territory formed 1863, Johnson impeachment move 1868, Dominion Parliament opened 1892, John W Mackay shot 1893, Hot Springs fire 1905.
The article marks the 87th birthday of Alexander Ure solicitor general for Scotland and Liberal leader. Born in Glasgow on February 24 1853 he studied at Edinburgh and Glasgow universities and taught constitutional law at Glasgow. He married in 1879, became an advocate and King’s Counsel, entered Parliament in 1895 and has held his seat since.
The text notes Mr. Ure as an ardent supporter during debates leading to a campaign and backing the Budget of Lloyd George, placing him among key advocates in the discussion.
University of Georgia fans faced rumors that several star players had been flunked by faculty. Investigations showed the claims exaggerated. implicated players remain in good standing and practicing daily for the season.
Clarke county city court has no session today though cases are scheduled for tomorrow. One case occupied yesterday with a damages claim over an engine accident. the jury was out long and declared a mistrial after failure to agree.
In the mayor's court William Riley faced a disorderly conduct charge stemming from an incident at the Banner office Tuesday morning. Pressman Sam Butler was severely cut with a knife. Riley was fined $30 and ordered to perform sixty days of street labor for nonpayment. A state assault warrant was sworn, with no bond posted by Riley as of late yesterday.
Athens district attendees report a splendid time at the First District session of the Georgia Knights of Pythias in Conyers. C A Von der Leith returned home yesterday while other delegates arrived late last night via Atlanta after a profitable and interesting meeting with fine degree work observed.
Clarence H. Mackay, president, announces that the Mackay companies have sold their entire holdings of American Telephone and Telegraph stock. A large portion of the funds will be used to extend and strengthen the railroad and related networks.
The ball park for the street railway company is progressing slowly while a larger crew is promised. Weather may push finish past March 4 as Yankees may need to use the University field or campus site. Local promoters urge completion due to the expected Yankees impact on the city and university.
A large Athens group from several Odd Fellows lodges travels to Commerce for the semi annual division meeting. Grand Master Judge John P. Davis and state officers will attend along with representatives from numerous counties and lodges.
Winterville Georgia February 23 Lurene four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H Obie Fleeman died after weeks of illness. Funeral at home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in the Carter family graveyard of grandfather William Thomas Carter.
An adjourned meeting of the mayor and city council of Athens is held in the city hall council room tonight. Several matters will engage the council’s attention as they reconvene following a recent adjournment.
Mr E A Kelley writes that after 22 years active service he developed kidney problems three years ago forcing him to leave his job. He describes hip pain and bladder inflammation as part of his ailment and asks for assistance or guidance.
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