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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
4
A special notice warns subscribers no carrier may collect payments or sell papers. The Athens paper notes theatricals at the Colonial, politics, and a flurry of commentary on Taft, Roosevelt, and recalls of the judiciary. It laments newspaper art and previews equinox storms and moral campaigns in Atlanta.
Congress considers multiple bills to boost government aid to agricultural colleges and related institutions. Proponents argue sustained funding will yield greater national gains than arms spending, noting states struggle to fund expansive agricultural education. Efforts aim to expand training budgets with prudent cost cuts.
Governor Brown selects J. J. Connor of Bartow as commissioner of agriculture, citing his proven, noncampaign status for the full term and his extensive leadership in Georgia agriculture. Connor’s background includes presidency of the Georgia State Agricultural Society and chairing the State College of Agriculture trustees, promising strong state college collaboration and practical agricultural expertise.
A critical column argues Roosevelt’s recall idea shows demagogy and would politicize courts. It denounces giving voters constitutional decision power and predicts limited strength for Roosevelt outside western states.
The article recalls a bygone era of law and order, noting a recent death sentence for a black man convicted of murdering his wife. It laments a loss of reverence for the law and portrays the judge’s harsh decision as a restoration of public discipline and fear of legal consequence.
A historical column recalls a condemned man asking for another lawyer and a possible pardon before acknowledging the fatal penalty. It argues that fear of punishment must deter crime to curb lynchings and law evasion, urging mass acceptance of legal consequences. It ends with a timeline noting March history events and notable figures.
A brief birthday note honors Eugene A. Noble on his 47th birthday. The item reads like a personal notice with a concise celebration and no additional context.
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