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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates including 5.00 per year and 10 cents weekly with cash in advance. It also contains a disturbing racial remark implying danger from “criminal negroes” near towns and a stray moral assertion about self defense. The piece then shifts to a note on education urging improvement through higher state institutions.
A $29 million verdict against Standard Oil by Judge Landis sparks worldwide discussion. The case may travel through multiple courts for years, possibly beyond the next presidential election, with debates over whether the company can pay, asset seizure risk for stockholders, and possible indictments involving the railroad.
The piece argues for stricter gun laws and cites Roosevelt's concealed pistol as evidence of acceptable gun use under threat. It cites editorials from The Washington Post and Macon Telegraph praising prudent weapon use by leaders and explores education funding in Georgia. It advocates strong support for higher education and skilled teachers to maximize school funding impact.
The Banner lauds Joe Hill Hall for leading anti pass and reform bills while opposing drastic administration measures. The Savannah Press salutes Hall as a persistent reformer, noting his early stance, integrity, and influence on Georgia politics despite opposing camps and changing views.
The South must be recognized in the Democratic nominating convention and its leaders urged to break away from long standing sectional barriers. A Southern critic in the North American Review argues that exclusion harms the party and calls for ending the practiced disqualification of Southern states from the presidency.
The Banner argues for equitable taxation of all property in Georgia while urging railroads to pay full taxes on gross receipts and franchises, noting rising railroad valuations and under-assessed personal property. It cites a New York Sun summary on Southern industrial growth and compares historical farm and coal production figures to present assessed values and total property worth.
The speaker emphasizes that leadership is not about popular opinion but about duty to the constitution. He notes the rise against him and his defiant insistence that the crowd is wrong, asserting steadfastness and earnestness in his role.
A 1908 political argument suggests the presidency should go to a Southern Democrat based on present vitality and economic redemption. Proponents claim it would steady national policy, oppose radical Northern doctrines, and restore what they call trusted conservative public opinion in the South.
The piece warns of dire railroad bottlenecks in the South as industrial growth, fruit and farm product values surge while rail lines lag. It urges public funding and a liberal policy to expand equipment, tracks, and service on the crucial New York to New Orleans trunk, fearing widespread damage if legislators act against commerce and transport.
Washington reports official telegram from Col Taylor chief surgeon Marianao noting ten yellow fever cases in command at Clontuegos Rocug of int e c on unknown and Agramonte and Birmingham being sent there tonight. Officials say no serious alarm and disease can be managed. Also mentions a digestive remedy advertisement.
A Washington Post dispatch argues Governor Vardaman allies exaggerate Republican turnout in Mississippi's Democratic primary, claiming hundreds of Republicans voted. It notes few Republicans there and cites South's old guard decline, praising Lamar and Hill as models against agrarian revolt, and reflects on Williams and Tillman era dynamics.
Montgomery August 13 Despite senate efforts to reserve Alabama's remaining statue niche in Washington for Senator Morgan the house did not act and the item slipped from the calendar A statue of Dr J J M Clurry will occupy the other Alabama niche Supporters argue the public will better appreciate Morgans life after discussion and a later session may finalize the selection Senate leader Reese of Dallas backed the $15009 bid and guided the choice of type and design
Richmond veterans rally to honor Southern Women by erecting a monument. They plan a $100,000 fundraise with the city and state each asked to contribute $30,000. The Daughters of the Confederacy will join the effort.
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