Athens Banner and Georgia political notes in brief
Boatloads of items from Athens Georgia early edition including subscription rates, local elections imminent mayoral race and aldermen, prohibition vote results in Alabama, Carrie Nation suffrage debate, extension work at State College of Agriculture, endowment fights for Agnes Scott College, University Cotton School and Farmers Conference, labor case before US Supreme Court, presidential senatorial election reforms, new auditorium project for conventions and shhautauqua, and editor Watterson critique of Democracy strategy.
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State College of Agriculture
Georgia
University Cotton School
Athens
University of Georgia
State Normal School
Tucy Cobb Institute
Prohibition in Georgia Remains Generally Accepted
Georgia's statewide prohibition, enacted January 1, 1908, is broadly accepted and enforced, with violators facing prison. Editorials from Macon News Americas Times Augusta Chronicle urge慎 careful weighing of future moves, noting limited open drinking and possible safety valves.
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Georgia
Macon News
Law
Americas Times
Times
Augusta Chronicle
Safety of Mines Sparks Calls for Safer Laws and Enforcement
The piece argues mining disasters expose unsafe practices and lax enforcement. It cites Cherry Hill’s explosion blamed on management, age fakery to employ underage boys, and calls for oxygen helmets and fire drills. Illinois mines are singled out for lacking safety provisions and proper oversight.
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Cherry Hill
Chattanooga News
Ulinola
Illinois
Ilinois
The Nicaraguan Situation and U S Intervention Debate
The piece debates U S potential intervention in Nicaragua amid fighting between insurgents and President Zelaya. It questions whether Washington has a right to punish Zelaya if two American citizens joined rebels and were killed. It calls for careful fact finding and legal accountability.
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United States
Zelaya
Strained US Chile relations over Alsop claim crisis
The United States faces a long standing dispute with Chile over the Alsop claim affecting American citizens. Chile refuses arbitration or settlement, and while some suggest sending a warship to force a settlement, the government prefers peaceful settlement to preserve trade relations in South America.
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Chile
United States
Alsop
Hague
Bow
Ita
South America
Sale of the Red Cross stamps raises aid for tuberculosis
Across the United States, Red Cross Christmas stamps are sold to fund the fight against tuberculosis. The Athens Woman's Club has stamps on sale in the city with proceeds used to check the disease locally. Even a dime purchase contributes to the effort, underscoring that the foe exists in Athens and Georgia as well as nationwide.
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United States
Red Cross
Athens
Athens Woman's Club
Georgia
The Case Against Ship Subsidies and the Navy
Advocates push ship subsidies but arguments fail under scrutiny. Everett P Wheeler argues spending 500000 dollars to raise merchant marine pay is wiser than 5000000 for subsidies. He notes strong inland and Great Lakes commerce with 1908 coasting tonnage and port clearances proving a prosperous U S mercantile marine without subsidies.
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Cain
Everett P. Wheeler
The
National Monthly
United States
Hudson River
Fifth Avenue
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Detroit River
Lake Huron
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
Mackinac
Chicago
Patronize Home Merchants to Boost Athens
The author urges residents to buy locally rather than abroad, arguing that Athens merchants offer fine goods at unbeatable prices and support local causes and subscriptions. Spending at home circulates wealth, strengthens the city, and profits both buyers and merchants alike.
Proposed Changes In Football Rules Urged After Fatalities
The article notes widespread calls for changes in football rules after fatalities in the current season. Proponents urge abolishing dangerous features while supporters debate the best path forward.
Football rules and age limits debated in press comments
The Savannah Press editorializes that football should be improved not abolished with age limits to keep players as students. It cites University of Georgia Chancellor Barrow and Dr Woodrow Wilson, while Buffalo Evening News mocks deadly tolls and a poet laureate praises the sport’s vigor and student glory.
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Savannah Press
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Wilson
Barrow
Buffalo Evening News
W. J. Lampton
New York World
What can be done on Georgia farms
The Augusta Herald reports Georgia soil yields can surge with proper effort and fertilization. A Laurens county farmer grew eight bales on three acres of cotton averaging 500 pounds each, aided by years of fertilization. The piece urges intensive farming to push per acre outputs higher, noting past limits have expanded dramatically and small, well tilled farms can yield greater income.
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Georgia
South
Augusta
Dublin
Laurens County
Condor
Trading At Home In Athens Merchants Urge Local Purchase
A local editorial argues residents should favor Athens home merchants for dry goods clothing and shoes. It notes home stocks rival southern offerings, and that higher prices in larger cities reflect bigger operating costs. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and save railroad and hotel expenses by buying locally.
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Thi City
Athens
On to the coal fields Athens seeks rail extension
The Athens Chamber of Commerce urges extension of the Gainesville Midland line from Gainesville to Tate to reach the coal fields and the west. A direct route would secure cheap coal, spur new industries, and require citizen support and action to secure the extension.
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Athens
Gainesville
Tate
Chamber of Commerce
Early Shopping Important For Holiday Buyers
Citizens should start holiday shopping now while merchants display large stocks. Early buyers secure choice items and avoid the rush of late season crowds. Planning purchases eases store delays and helps proprietors and clerks through busy hours.
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General Education Board
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Morrison
Supreme Court of the United States
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