Prohibition, Panama Canal, and McAdoo Policy Views
A compilation from The Athens Banner touches on Hobson political defeat talk, Patterson’s Prohibition stance, the Ananias club, Huerta’s prison remarks, Delaware whipping post, suffragettes in England, Booker Washington’s advice to African Americans, Beveridge and Bryan in the presidential race, Baron Headley’s conversion, fortifying the Panama Canal, and McAdoo’s currency reform guidance. It notes U S political and financial opinions and public policy debates of the era.
Southern authors praised as Georgia schools adopt new texts
The Georgia State Board of Education settled on a five year book list praising four Athens writers Prof R V Sanford, Prof P F Brown, Prof R P Brooks, and Prof E C Branson for grammar history and spelling. The decision highlights growing use of Southern works and urges more educators to write textbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
State of
Georgia
Athens
R. V. Sanford
P. F. Brown
R. P. Brooks
Great Britain's Race Issue in South Africa and India
The article discusses Britain's race problem as natives in South Africa face citizenship and movement restrictions, provoking discontent. It warns of dangers if whites demand separate governance or if unrest spreads to India, potentially challenging the home government. It notes the U S also bears race burdens but others’ complexities may exceed its own.
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Booker Washington
South
Great Britain
South Africa
Britain
India
United States
China's Despotic President and the Dictatorship Question
A historical commentary compares Yuan Shikai of China to a dictator, noting his moves to expel Parliament members and replace the chamber with a small council. It questions whether the Chinese will accept authoritarian rule or resist, and asks if true democracy can exist in China or Mexico under reform or dictatorship. A warning is raised about Mexico's post Diaz era.
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Mexico
China
Yuan Shi-Kai
Ching
Porfirio Diaz
States Push For Active Conservation of Resources
The American debate on natural resource policy centers on whether state or national action should lead. At the National Conservation Association meeting, national advocates prevailed, urging stronger federal stewardship while noting states often fail to assert their rights, risking resource waste through inaction.
Federal action urged to conserve natural resources
The piece argues states should lead in conserving forests and waterpowers, but if they fail the federal government will step in. It supports state rights while warning that waste will be curtailed by federal action, noting tax and revenue protections as examples and urging proactive state leadership.
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Treasty
McAdoo
Treasury
Keds
United States
Georgia Ends Season With Clean, Strong Play
The Red and Black finishes the season as the second best in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Georgia’s team is praised for its hard work, sportsmanship, and lack of rough play, marking it as the institution’s best yet. Captain Bob McWhorter is lauded for four years of football, baseball, and academics, with congrats extended to the entire squad.
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Georgia
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
University of Georgia
Georgia Boys
Bob McWhorter
Reverend John B Robins Remembered for Service and Integrity
Obituary honors Dr. John B. Robins a Georgia minister and scholar who lived a life of faith, courage, and public-spirited service. He faced conflict without bitterness, preached truth, and aligned his work with the example of Jesus Christ. His death is mourned as a profound loss to the church and community.
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John B. Robins
Georgia
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
The Coming of Compulsory Education
The article notes growing support for compulsory education across the South, acknowledging past resistance and the likelihood of eventual success. It argues the region lags in educational progress and discusses factors shaping funding and reform, with some causes beyond Southern control and others within reach.
Education funding and compulsory schooling across states
The piece argues Georgia should raise local school funding and adopt compulsory education only with adequate finances. It contrasts Georgia and other states with Massachusetts Ohio and Washington, noting per child spending, days in school and investments in school plants. It highlights a historical divide from 1862 map and notes six former Confederate states lack state-wide compulsory attendance.
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Columbia
Massachusetts
Ohio
Washington
South Carolina
Confederacy
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Democrats Push Currency Bill As Party Measure
Democratic leaders plan to hold day and night Senate sessions and ban holidays to push a currency reform bill to passage. They argue this cuts uncertainty that costs the economy millions daily and will inform business what to expect next year, while amendments craft a bill acceptable to the caucus and committee.
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Senate
House
Hitchcock
Penny Postage Fight Heads to Congress
The nation awaits a coming congress fight over penny postage for first class mail. Advocates say reducing from two to one cent will save each letter sender one cent and not create a deficit. Bills are expected to be introduced, with supporters promising revenue clarity from the parcels post era.
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Congress
United States
Republic
Post Office Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post Office
Hobson
M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
The
Chattanooga Times
Ananias Club
White House
General Huerta
Madero
Delaware
England
Ireland
John Redmond
Democratic Party
Bryan
Beveridge
T. R
Baron Headley
Panama Canal
E. C. Branson
Great Brittain
National Conservation Association
Macon Telegraph
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