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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists mail rates for the paper and notes cash in advance. It warns carriers must not collect payments and urges prompt delivery notices. The page reports Georgia political events, delegates, and party dynamics with commentary on Roosevelt and Taft.
A citywide program is proposed to celebrate Independence Day with street attractions an evening oration and a one hour fireworks display. A joint committee from the city council chamber of commerce and citizen groups will organize details with merchants asked to fund incidental expenses to attract visitors and replace Christmas fireworks.
The piece argues Democrats should unite behind William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination despite mixed views on issues. It notes Georgia may back an un instructed delegation and favors Bryan as the strongest leader for the party at the upcoming convention.
June 20 1530 Augsburg edicts Charles V. 1819 Savannah first passenger cross Atlantic at Liverpool. 1824 John T Morgan Alabama senator died 1907. 1870 Peace treaty Brazil Paraguay. 1876 Santa Anna Mexico president died. 1890 Armenians massacred near Erzerum. 1707 New York mayor began Catskill Water Supply construction.
The entry recalls David J. Brewer born June 20, 1837 in Smyrna Asia Minor. Son of Josiah Brewer a Greek missionary, highlighting the early life of the future Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
A biographical sketch notes Brewer born abroad, educated in the United States, Yale graduate in 1856, practiced law in Kansas, became a judge in 1862, led to national prominence as a Kansas Supreme Court justice for ruling state laws unconstitutional in 1883, later joined the U.S. Supreme Court under President Harrison.
A Georgia politics snippet notes the shift from Hoke Smith to Honest Joe Brown amid calls for sincerity. It also mentions Dr. Shoop Health Coffee as a non bean substitute, sold by G H Williamson, and lists tonight's fight schedule and Dr Shoop tablets for pain relief sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
Albany Herald reports Hon. Chirk Howl is likely to be reelected as Georgia member of the National Democratic Committee with no opposition. The piece notes the absence of challengers and the expectation of continued party leadership.
The Darien Gazette notes Judge Frank Park won a decisive victory over Judge Spence in the judgeship race. Park secured a wide majority and is praised for his abilities as a respected former citizen in his home region.
In Athens a large crowd attended a public reception for Joe Brown. Report says over a thousand people greeted him with cordial enthusiasm on the lawn.
The Chatham county delegation travels to the state convention on a special train carrying a brass band. Chatham supplied the largest plurality and is expected to be in strong position at the convention.
Local commentary expresses belief that opposition to Joe Brown in the October election is absurd and that ninety thousand Hoke Smith voters would back Brown followers if Smith had been nominated. The piece defends party unity and Georgia pride amid political contention.
The Clinton Chautauqua Assembly begins this evening at Pleasant Park and runs through June. Prominent speakers include former Governor Yates of Illinois and McCorry of New York among others expected to draw strong attendance.
A health notice urges immediate attention to early signs of bowel issues in children. It recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil and lists Athens Georgia retailers selling the product.
The annual show opened at Tuxedo Park New York with nearly all leading show horse stables represented. Thirty horses are to be judged over the exhibition as competition promises to be brisk tomorrow.
New York June 19 Sam Langford the colored middleweight and Jim Barry of Chicago are slated to fight in a six round bout before a local club tonight. This marks their sixth meeting with Langford winning previously in two rounds.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Night Cure antiseptic suppositories aimed at women. It urges readers to request Book No 4 for Women for free and to mail questions to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. The product is sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
The Chattanooga Star argues Hoke Smith’s Georgia defeat proves his honesty and sincerity in public life. It claims Smith shifted positions for voters yet remained faithful to advancing his own interests and the state’s, contrasting reform labels with practical governance.
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup fully proves a thorough practical remedy for chronic constipation and offers a conscientious reference. Sold by all druggists.
An advert touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure all for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to strengthen the whole system and promote healthy kidneys, sold by all druggists.
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