Athens Daily Banner News Snapshots and Editorial Notes
Editor outlines subscription rates and delivery notices for the Athens paper. It cites Macon’s bid for state capital, local Chamber efforts, sermons on law and cars, Diaz’s reign in Mexico, Christmas shopping urgency, women’s clubs, Athens merchants’ strong stock, Taft’s tariff dilemma, senatorial primary calls, garment workers strike hardships, and urged action to halt starvation risk in Chicago.
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Chicago
The Y M C A Canvass Calls For Community Support
The Y M C A canvass has begun to raise funds for the coming year acknowledging growth and ongoing work. Secretaries Forbes and Heidler lead efforts to expand service for young men and older men, urging citizens to donate, with a target of 3500 dollars and a call to invest 100 dollars to support the organization and its community impact.
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Forbes
Heidler
Menace of Concealed Weapons Calls for Tougher Law
An editorial argues concealed weapons threaten public safety in Athens noting a recent shooting of a policeman and a bystander. It urges Georgia lawmakers to strengthen penalties and enforcement to break up the growing practice, asserting the need for armed citizens to bear weapons openly.
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Athens
Georgia
Democrats and insurgents shape tariff battle in new Congress
The piece argues the Democrats will lead the next House but need insurgent Republican votes in the Senate for tariff reform. It warns against coalition that blurs party lines, urges a clear revenue tariff stance, and predicts public accountability at the polls if pledges are not kept.
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House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Margaret E. Sangster
Woman's Home Companion
Express
Call for Pure Revenue Tariff to Ease Burden on Masses
Citizens demand a definite tariff cut and a revenue only tariff stripped of protective features. They insist measures should aid the people, not protected manufacturers, aiming to lower costs and alleviate the burden on the masses.
Birth of Dr Simon N D North in Clinton New York
Dr Simon N D North, born November 29 1841 in Clinton New York, rose from Hamilton College graduate to newspaper editor and statistician. He led the National Association of Wool Manufacturers and served as director of the United States Census from 1903 until two years prior, after roles in journalism and industrial commissions.
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Simon N. D. North
Clinton
N. Y
Hamilton College
Utica
Albany
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
McKinley
United States Industrial Commission
Durland
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the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Iate
Carrier Bay
Macon
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
John E. White
Dr. Broughton
Diaz
Mexico
Charles F. Aked
New York
Taft
Democratic House
Wright
Y. M. CA
Head & McMahon
Head & McMahan
Inyton Street
Prince Rupert
Hudson’s Bay Company
Prague
Philip Ludwell
South Carolina
Sons of Liberty
Sir Francis Nathaniel Burton
Quebec
Upper Canada
Andrew Jackson
Autosse, Pin
Morrison R. White
Supreme Court
Lyme
Conn
Washington, D. C
George Brown
Ontario
New York City
Portland
Boston
Cape Cod
S. N. D. North, Eereee
Ee St
Paul A. Motes & CO
South Georgia
Union Savings Bank
Augusta
J. P. Wilson Auctioneer
College Avenue
Barber St
C. N. Walker
Osteopathic Physician
Southern Mutual Bldg
Palmer
Clayton St. Prince Ave
J. T. Anderson
Georgia Railroad
E. R. McGregor
M. D
Southern Mutual
R.T. Goodwyn
J. R. Crane & Co
E. C. Kinnebrew
Shackelford-Hodgson
Somer College Ave
Clayton Streets
Teeemeree
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