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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner surveys local politics and business, noting stalled charter compromise in Atlanta, rising Athens enterprises, cotton growth, warehousing investments, and a strong sense of city pride. It mentions the Masons visit, the Manchester and Liverpool strike, and criticism of railroad ticket window reforms while praising Athens as a thriving, loyal community.
A historical critique argues that former President Roosevelt approved the 1907 Tennessee Coal and Iron sale to United States Steel. It accuses him of concealment regarding the deal while condemning trusts, noting Panama's Isthmus actions and alleged hypocrisy over reform rhetoric versus real business interests.
A Georgia educational bill passed by the House sits stalled in a Senate committee amid rumors of opposition from large book companies. Supporters urge swift committee action and Senate passage for gubernatorial signature, praising the measure as beneficial to state schools and educators.
A Clarke county meeting urged funding for a Georgia exhibit at the Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago this fall. Georgia’s option on exhibit space expires September 1. The piece calls on county commissioners bankers manufacturers and all Georgians to donate 100 to 500 dollars to ensure a premier state display showcasing land climate and agricultural potential.
A legislative row in Georgia denounces denying women the right to practice law while noting they may work as dentists doctors osteopaths undertakers teachers and in economy. Advocates argue the legal barrier reflects archaic prejudice and that qualified women could elevate the profession. supporters insist licensing differs from entering the law.
The State College of Agriculture teachers work without breaks, delivering lectures and guiding county institutes, corn and tomato clubs, and farm programs. Their nonstop effort aims to improve yields, homes, stock, and boll weevil combat, with farmers and communities benefiting from their specialized knowledge.
Washington hosted a historic morning and afternoon as the United States and Great Britain and France signed general arbitration treaties. President Taft and Secretary Knox witnessed the pacts, with Ambassador Bryce signing for Britain. A new “commission of inquiry” mechanism allows judicial settlement of disputes while preserving Senate approval. Negotiations with Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and possibly Japan follow. Some senators doubt rapid ratification due to perceived technical defects.
An assessment praising the Democrats in the national house for uniting to pass their program. It argues for tariff for revenue, supports fair taxation, and blames the Republican Senate and a possible presidential veto for hindering legislation. It predicts good Democratic prospects in the 1912 election unless missteps occur.
A writer discusses a soundless explosive powder that could aid assassins and burglars. Cars already aid thieves by speeding loot away, while planes would allow thefts from great heights. The piece urges inventors to develop countermeasures to this evolving risk.
Macon residents push to relocate the state capital, framing the issue as serious and unrelenting. The bill to submit the question to voters is reported favorably to the house, though passage this session is uncertain. Atlanta vows to fight to keep the capital, expecting a major clash when the measure reaches a vote.
Senate investigations reveal large wealth influences on elections with Senator Stephenson cited for spending over a hundred thousand dollars. Guggenheim’s Colorado case underscores corruption fears. House ponders caps of five thousand for Congress and ten thousand for Senate with required itemized disclosures. Authors argue money perversion of ballots can be curbed by proper laws and enforcement. No corruptible figure should sit in Congress or the Senate.
The educational bill, crafted with expert input, passes the Georgia House 134 to 10 and moves to the Senate. It aims to harmonize state school systems, improve supervision, and fund normal schools and the University to ensure timely teacher salaries. It seeks stronger administration and closer alignment with the state’s overall education plan.
The Clarke county community hails Rep Toombs DuBose as an able and popular legislator in his first term. He secured favorable recommendations on major education appropriations including a $50000 academic building at the State Normal School and passed several local measures. The Banner endorses his magnificent work and success in serving Clarke county.
The House Appropriations Committee urges the General Assembly to ratify its recommendations for higher education funding. They assert finances allow the two-year appropriations without reductions, noting no desire to cut essentials and stressing revenues will cover the need. Strong support from progressive Georgians is cited.
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