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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Banner page records subscription rates and delivery options, mentions pardons and commutations in Georgia, and offers editorial views on mercy in parole while noting strong business growth in Athens driven by cotton and wholesale sectors. It also covers death of writer F Marion Crawford and a tariff impact on farmers, plus a Black Hand incident involving Asa G. Candler.
Former Venezuelan president Cypriano Castro returns from Europe and faces a countryless future as Britain Trinidad authorities and the U.S. reportedly bar entry. Castro vows to secure a government and shelter, declaring the world has more to hear from him. He says he will not sail for St Helena yet.
The city of Athens shows clear signs of expansion in construction, business districts, and population. Rising student enrollment and enhanced educational facilities reflect broad growth across housing, mills, streets, and institutions.
The Payne tariff bill passed the house and moves to the Senate. It raises duties on many necessities and favors New England over the South. Republicans largely supported the bill with one dissenting, while most Democrats opposed it except four. A strong Senate fight is anticipated on certain provisions.
The piece argues the upper house may improve on the lower in handling the bill. It notes one schedule will be changed, urges a swift passage as a Republican measure, and says Democrats should vote against to reveal their records. The writer warns the public will later grasp the bill’s implications.
Atlanta pris on commission presents about thirty pardons and parole recommendations to Governor Hoke Smith after reviewing roughly 75 applications. Named cases include Will Morgan Jasper county burglary term ten years, Helen Drew Mitchell county misdemeanor sentence, and Nat Carswell Fulton burglary term five years among others. A companion note tells of a jailhouse tale involving Blassengame and a girl, plus a medical anecdote about M L Bingham and a healing using Arnica Balm.
New York April 10. Women seek special cars on every subway train but many prefer mixed cars for flirtation avoidance. Albany debates police clubs as weapons. courts favor hats, ribbons, and fashion notes. An amusing courtyard fall and a milk of fashion column wrap with ads and public notices amid city commentary.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer a quip about old De Milyan and his daughter. The exchange notes a clever plan to keep Jane safe by surrounding her with a chaperon named Blossom. The dialogue hints at social intrigue and parental strategy in a humorous tone.
New York April 10 The week before Easter marks the peak for spring and summer fashion. Frocks stay close to last season with subtle shifts, while some models show bold departures. Bedford cord returns under new names Olympia cord and Cateline with two tone effects. White remains prominent. lingerie gowns gain importance. Paris pre-Easter importations feature abundant jabot rabot variations atop embroidered collars.
Edmund Breese star of The Third Degree at Hudson Theatre is hailed as top golf champion of the stage. Mark Smith son of famed comedian connected with late Charles Hoyt comedies. George Barnum in Charles Kline’s drama The Third Degree. Robert Edeson writing a labor themed central role play. Grace Filkins born in Warsaw Poland, tied to Rear Admiral Marix’s will. Wallace Eddinger in The Third Degree noted for billiard club driver role.
Pain reliever salve claims instant relief for burns and chapped skin with potential scarring reduction. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Warren J Smith & Bro, Orr Drug Co, B C Nerroy, L P Canning at 25 cents.
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