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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
4
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The article argues against politicizing the Supreme Court and notes the South's underrepresentation. It cites Justice Harlan and Justice White as Southerners, contrasts regional balance, and discusses retirement age and possible future justices, with critical view of tariff policy affecting the South and praise for Senator Elkins' stance against the New England–led bill.
A political remark lauds Stephen B. Elkins, United States senator, as a Republican in high office who extends party loyalty in defense of what he believes is right, praising his stance amid intra party tensions.
The piece notes two bills provoking North South tension. Mr Bennett of New York proposes reducing Southern representation over alleged Fourteenth Amendment issues. Senator Money of Mississippi seeks a full federal briefing to the Supreme Court on the Amendment’s incorporation, amid claims it was never legally adopted.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce hosts a late month banquet with guests including President Finley of Southern Railway, President Garrett of Seaboard Air Line, Maj Hanson of Central of Georgia, and Thomas K. Scott of Georgia Railroad. The visit aims to deepen ties between city business and rail leaders, highlighting rail access and futures for Athens.
The piece urges Democrats in Congress to back the party platform and push for tariff reductions. It argues free hides, free raw materials, and free boots and shoes should be voted for with manufacturing interests aiding the free list, while noting Republican factions may trap the minority.
Dispatches report soldiers nearly hanged Crazy Snake's son to force disclosure of his father's hideout. The son yielded the location, but the elder chief remains at large. The piece questions military necessity as a justification for such brutal coercion and notes the elder's continued evasion.
The subject of biennial sessions for the legislature will be among those thoroughly discussed by the committee. The item signals a broader review of legislative meeting frequency and efficiency in the upcoming session.
Discussion on constitutional amendment proposes biennial sessions for Georgia. Supporters urge shifting local measure workload from the legislature to the courts to free lawmakers for substantive issues. The aim is a constitutional amendment passage and streamlined lawmaking process.
The article argues taxation is essential yet contentious and notes Georgia has good and weak features in its laws. It urges making collections more equitable and closing gaps that hide taxable property to increase state revenues without new borrowing.
A short piece extols the sharing spirit when someone finds something good. It cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as benefiting many and notes letters from cured users seeking to help others. The remedy is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
At yesterday’s county commissioners meeting Dr H M Fullilove was awarded the county physician contract. He will furnish all medicines, surgical work and visits and report to the prison. The bid set monthly pay at seventy five dollars deemed reasonable for the workload.
Kate O Dwyer serving a twelve month sentence escaped Sunday night from a county chain gang institution. Under an order she could not be shackled yet she left a locked house by prying a window bar with assist from an outside confederate who left a box under the window. A twenty five dollar reward is offered for her capture and return. Her attorney Col John R Cooper filed a habeas corpus appeal to the Supreme Court, noting bail arrangements and asking for bond.
Mrs J D Garrison of 3728 Thomas St Athens Ga endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. She suffered back pain, fatigue and irregular secretions until using the pills, bought at Palmer & Son's drug store. After two boxes her condition improved. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A busy county commissioners session addressed beautification of the court house grounds with Mayer Dorsey and Aldermen Snelling and Griffith present. Paving projects from Oconee street to the bridge and Barberville to River street were discussed, a cratter matter to be taken up next meeting. The Art Metal Co. won a $400 contract to finish roller shelving and cabinet files in the clerk's office. The paving bill for courthouse sidewalks was ordered paid.
A vintage medicinal advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as loosening coughs aiding expectoration and reducing coughing fits. It claims safety and reliability and lists H R Palmer and Sons, Orr Drug Co, Warren J Smith and Bro as sellers with associated names McEvoy and L P Canning.
An anonymous note warns Athens police that some officers are close to Tom Davenport and warns against meddling. Davenport recounts a past Masonry incident in Toccoa and a brutal hanging, suggesting possible links to the current mystery. Police pursue leads from the Seaboard depot and Buford area while vowing to continue the investigation.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant, Geo E Blevens, told two doctors his son was hopeless with consumption. After three weeks of Dr Kings New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The ad touts the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds and offers a trial bottle free.
A major education conference will be held in Atlanta this month, described as one of the most notable gatherings of its kind in the South's history. The event features prominent speakers and national education leaders.
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