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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, urges prompt carrier reports for issues, and notes no carrier may collect money. It mentions upcoming auto race to Atlanta, football losses, New York mayoral race, Chicago dynamite attacks on gamblers, and local efforts to extend Gainesville Midland to Tate. It also discusses Justice Peckham’s successor prospects and potential Georgia delegation events at West Point Athens.
Maryland voters faced a pivotal ballot on negro disfranchisement. The measure targets black voters while potentially affecting some whites, signaling a major test in a battleground state with close GOP and Democratic support. Returns were awaited as the most significant reach of the policy yet.
The president criticizes Oklahoma's constitution as inconsistent with the U.S. framework. Oklahomans defend their charter, adopted by a wide vote, while Taft urges Arizona and New Mexico to heed his warnings. Supporters say courts will weed out flaws. opponents say the people should govern themselves.
The Houston Post urges Texas to adopt Georgia style road labor for convicts as a solution to the state’s public road labor issue. It argues the lease system is a disgrace and notes Georgia’s reforms may offer a model for Texas legislators to study.
Senator Aldrich plans western and southern tours to advocate a proposed central bank. Critics note his past tariff push and doubt his monetary expertise while Congressman Fowler challenges him to a joint debate. Opponents warn centralization would politicize banking to favor one class over another.
November 2 notes mark events from Georgia governance to U S Supreme Court history. Henry Ellis departs for England while Samuel Elbert once governed Georgia. Thomas Johnson of Maryland became Associated Justice. James K Polk born. Bermuda and Brazos Santiago actions cited. Canadian Pacific line opened. Cyrus G Lucas governor of Michigan. Lakota tribes admitted. Irish land act enacted.
Tech-Tennessee clash triggers a referee-like confrontation as Coach Heisman is led from the field by a Knoxville officer after refusing to leave. Tennessee officials intervene to keep him from custody. The incident adds to a day marked by gambling talk and football fatalities across programs.
Frederick William Winitt, noted American educator, was born November 2, 1868 in Kidterminister England. He studied at Westminster College Missouri and McCormick Theological Seminary then served Presbyterian pulpits in Warrensburg Missouri and Ottumwa Iowa. He led Parsons College Fairfield for two years before becoming president of the Central University of Kentucky.
Pratt the Alabama captain delivered a record field goal from 50 yards to beat Georgia during a late first half standstill at the sectional game. The kick, witnessed by onlookers including mountaineers, put Alabama ahead and demoralized the Georgians as the crowd roared with approval.
A colorful tapestry of New York life features the U S Life Saving Service awards ceremony, a Miss Purity statue in Times Square, and the Brooklyn Chamber of Horrors exhibition. It recounts Roosevelt’s potential dog verdict, a church sermon misquote, Salvation Army tensions in North Long Branch, and William Garrett’s swindle arrest.
Patent medicine advertisement claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with a single dose providing immediate relief. It touts strong action on the system and promises noticeable benefit from the first dose, priced at 73 cents and 1.00, sold by L. P. Canning in Clayton and Jackson streets.
The New York World arranges that part of its Sunday edition can be sold in advance here. Readers may order through their newsdealer to receive early reading matter before Sunday, with an exchange check. Dealers will then inform customers about how to obtain the regular news section on presentation of the exchange check.
Gary Indiana prepares for its first city election as a town of 25000 amid riots and bloodshed during primaries. Democratic candidates include W C Crolius and independent-leaning Thomas E Knotts, with Republican John A Brannan also in the race.
Wingfield Cash Grocery Co. in Athens sells a 15c Merry Widow plug for 10c, claiming it to be the best tobacco in town.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co. sworn that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The preparation is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A brief ad notes Cheney’s Expectorant offers quick relief for coughs colds and grippe with Druggists price set at 25 cents.
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