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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
4
Athens readers faced varied topics from local newspaper pricing and postal options to Chamber of Commerce appeal for members. The column critiques autos laws, hobble skirts, Mexican politics under Diaz, Christmas shopping, women’s clubs, Athens merchants, Taft’s tariff worries, senatorial primary calls, garment workers’ strike debates, and child hunger concerns in Chicago.
Chicago November meeting of the American Association of Fairs and Exhibitions considers a new circuit to align dates and reduce conflicts among Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky state fairs. Prospective reorganize aims to include Ontario Province fair and major midwestern expositions.
An editorial warns of the dangers of concealed weapons and calls for tougher Georgia laws and enforcement. It cites a Saturday shooting involving a policeman and a bystander, urging legislators to act to prevent masked gun carriers and protect law abiding citizens.
The piece argues the next House must assert a clear tariff reform stance, resisting insurgent pressure to preserve Republican protective principles. It warns voters expect a revenue tariff, urges Democrats to stand firm to avoid mixed signals and a repeat of past trimming.
A letter to Georgia Democratic Chairman Wright accuses him of dodging a primary for the U.S. Senate. It demands he defy Atlanta power brokers and uphold the party platform of September 1, 1910, urging him to let Georgia voters choose their next senator.
A call to action urges Georgia Democratic Executive Committee chair to assert authority and govern without outside influence. The message stresses acting in the people’s interest and rejecting external political dictation.
The Banner notes strong business support for organizing a county fair in Clarke and surrounding counties to boost farming. A local fair may inspire better crops and richer exhibits, with modest investment and potential statewide display quality. The article urges businessmen to form a fair association and mobilize preparations this year.
Georgia voters approved a county tax for high school support. The editorial urges immediate use of the levy to build well equipped high schools, bridging the gap to colleges and boosting education for all children. It stresses minimal burden, strong returns, and statewide adoption.
A local plea highlights the Athens Young Men's Christian Association as doing vital work for both young and old. As membership grows, so do financial needs to sustain expanding departments and services, urging citizens to contribute generously and uphold the organization’s mission.
Japan plans a protective tariff next year affecting textiles including cotton yarns, shirtings, prints and lawns. The new duties show large percentage increases from 18 to 424 on items like army cloths blankets and cotton fabrics, signalling a shift that could impact U S exporters to the Orient.
A call to Athens residents to sponsor needy children by sending pennies to ensure Santa visits all local homes. The appeal stresses many tots lack parents and may wake to empty stockings unless the community, led by good ladies and the Banner, acts to fund gifts, candy, and fruit.
The Banner and many Georgia papers urge a state primary to let voters express preference for a U.S. senator. Democrats who supported the Atlanta convention pledge to uphold the people's will by allowing ballots, and critics warn against overriding voter rights. The piece argues for timely, fair primaries and accountability of party leaders.
The article reports that U S officials deny plans to annex Panama after Taft’s canal visit and Panamanian anxiety. It notes Roosevelt’s 1903 intervention aided Panama’s secession and suggests Panamanian sentiment would shift if Roosevelt returned to the presidency.
The article notes Diaz faces a broader, faster revolution with widespread discontent. It cites stronger revolutionary forces, potential risks to American interests, and U S troop mobilization along the border to protect neutrality and American rights.
Announcement states Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad plans fifteen more miles from Garfield to Stevens, bringing it nearer Athens. Owners say completion is near with further extensive work to follow. The line would open up new territory for Athens merchants and benefit the region.
The Alabama congressman and future Ways and Means chair outlines a tariff for revenue only. He says protection of profits is not warranted and urges Democrats to tackle production costs promptly. The New Orleans States and New York Evening Post note his influence and South’s protectionist leanings.
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