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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists delivery rates for city and rural carriers, payments by cash in advance, and contact notes for late or incomplete deliveries. It also covers various brief items about court cases, politics, and local climate, highlighting Athens as an emerging industrial and tourist center with the Georgian hotel.
A marble shaft was unveiled in Baton Rouge to honor federal dead there and at the ceremony more than three hundred Confederate veterans attended and raised the old time well to express feelings. The era of good feeling is here and the chasm between the sections is being bridged.
Sheriff Shipp and deputies of Chattanooga face ninety-day jail terms after the Supreme Court ruled they were negligent in preventing a lynching of a Black man. The decision cited failures in disbursing duty and notes Shipp had been active in efforts to avert the attack.
President Finley of the Southern Railway argues that cargo growth, not more ships, will expand trade with Latin America. He cites 1908 figures showing Brazil importing coffee and American goods, but ships returning with ballast instead of Southern cargo. He urges regular agents abroad and sustained efforts to create cargo flows and steady steamship lines.
The article argues for fair treatment of the South by Northern editors and readers. It contrasts Northern and Southern reporting on lynching and disease, noting both sections share blame, and calls for honest coverage and a square deal to allow the South to address its own problems.
November 16 entries recall events and births: Return J. Meigs born Middletown Connecticut died Marietta Ohio 1824. 1776 Port Washington surrendered to Britain under Cornwallis. 1811 John Bright born died 1889. 1841 Henry H. Markham born Essex County New York. 1863 Prince of Sonderburg Glucksburg proclaimed Christian IX of Denmark. 1870 Duke of Aosta elected king of Spain. 1889 Brazilian monarchy overthrown republic established. 1907 Oklahoma admitted to union. 1908 R B Smith former governor of Montana died Kalispell.
A reminiscence notes Timothy Dwight marking his 81st birthday with remarks on his life and career, recounting his presidency and ongoing reflections.
The text details Dr. Dwight of Yale University who served as president from 1886 after a career as a Yale tutor and professor of sacred literature and New Testament Greek at the Yale Theological Seminary. Born November 16, 1828 in Norwich Connecticut, he studied at Bonn and Berlin and authored numerous theological and educational works.
A newspaper note suggests fencing has fallen from prominence in the south due to rise of baseball and football. The Y.M.C.A plans to install fencing training soon, offering men a chance to learn the sport.
An early start is planned for a fencing class under Mr. Heidler with enrollment by the 20th to order blades in bulk. Local sports discussion centers on Georgia's chance against Tech, Dobian’s coaching ideas, and strong performances by Athens players Wedford Brown and Robert McWhorter as prep for college play.
Ely's Dream Balm provides relief from nasal catarrh by reducing swelling soreness and discharge. The product promises cleanliness and renewed health and is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Bros 56 Warren Street New York.
Western motor enthusiasts push for a second Cobe trophy event citing new Elgin area courses and a Crown Point alternative. State highway laws may block public-road contests, while Crown Point supporters back last year’s track. Bee croft favored for ACM leadership amid Glidden tour critique.
A clipped remark notes people with tense nerves often react strongly to festive irritants and asks if such individuals tend to drink coffee or tea, highlighting a recurring coffee or tea habit among anxious personalities.
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