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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
4
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Rev. Thomas A. Hoyt argues the North South dispute remains unresolved while the negro remains a focal point. He cites President Roosevelt's actions as fracturing harmony, and discusses prejudice as a reasoned barrier to social equality, warning of miscegenation and racial extinction.
The piece argues that deep seated racial prejudice guides political leaders and public policy. It cites McKinley Roosevelt and Burke to claim that powerful nations respect popular prejudices, urging the South to align with what it deems natural and ordained by God.
A pasted excerpt argues against anti Jew prejudice, praising Jewish contributions and resilience while challenging bigotry. It cites figures from sources like Paris Figaro Life and Benton and notes Jewish roles in law, banking, philanthropy, and family life, contrasting stereotypes with examples of integrity and hardship endured.
A clipped OCR fragment notes a racially charged remark about Christians and capital punishment, hinting at violence, satire, and grim humor within a community. The line suggests tension and potential for conflict, reflecting biased language in the period and raising questions about how such rhetoric was viewed at the time.
A Beaufort Texas report from the Manufacturers Record details two tests comparing coal to fuel oil by the International and Great Northern Railway and Gulf dredge operators. Oil saved about 21.8 percent in rail mileage and about $3,000 monthly on boiler capacity, with a $6,000 monthly saving in oil use for dredges after excluding a storage barge cost.
Judge Emory Speer voids a private asylum statute in Samuel Evans case. His ruling holds that voluntary confinement until discharge by a physician permits detention without due process, creating a dangerous potential for indefinite imprisonment. He warns how despondent individuals could become lifelong prisoners by voluntary admission.
Congress met in Washington to organize the session and prepare for President Roosevelt's long anticipated first message. Early bills include the submarine cable to Hawaii and the Nicaragua Canal measure, with plans for a new executive department named the Department of Commerce. Expect limited action before Christmas holidays.
England grows weary of the Boer War and longs for peace proposals from the Boers. The public mood favors concessions short of independence, but the Boers insist on full sovereignty, presenting a stalemate in negotiations.
The text notes England’s great power remains insufficient to crush the adversaries after two years of war, leaving British forces no closer to victory than at the start. It emphasizes persistent stalemate and ongoing resistance.
The Philadelphia Times reports a crusade in Washington against the Southern custom of men removing their hats when riding in elevators with women passengers. Notices posted in corridors of large office buildings urge good taste, claiming the act is hygienic. The crusade may be posted, but the custom will likely persist widely.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun notes public fascination with schemes promising 6000 percent monthly gains in Wall Street. It warns such devices are likely fraud and warns profits quoted are subject to reduction upon application.
Letters from Burke Decatur Lincoln and other counties show strong support for Col James M Smith for governor. Citizens and leaders from farming business and professional circles urge his bid noting his close ties to people and proven leadership on Georgia farms.
The Hodgson Cotton Company has enlarged its fertilizing business and plans to double the plant’s capacity on the Georgia railroad near the depot. A new building nears completion with full equipment, enabling meet of growing demand. The factory supports local employment and ranks among the city’s notable industries.
Mr Samarl Danlup resigns as general manager of the Tallulah Falls Railway Company and Mr William B Erwin is named to replace him, with headquarters at Tallulah Lodge Hoise nephew of Judge Alex S Erwin. Johnson's Tonic marketed as a fever medicine promising rapid malaria relief and health protection.
Yesterday a patient from Statham Ga shot near the ankle joint was sent to Drs Holliday and Petrie. The bullet wedged between bones. An X ray located and extracted it. Without removal the man would have lost his foot.
CA STONARI A bears a claim about a young person and a local figure in a brief item. The readable text suggests a minor event or notice involving individuals and a possible name sequence. No clear dates or places emerge from the fragments.
The seventh annual commencement of the State Normal School on December 11 features Walter H Page delivering the address. Thirteen graduates include Wilhelmina Dorsey Beusse, Susanna Blitch, Ben Hill Opcroft and others. The year closes with record enrollment, new library, upgraded facilities, and expanded training in domestic arts and sciences.
Rev M H Eakes, appointed by the North Georgia Methodist conference, will assume duties at Oconee Street church in Athens this year. He arrives today by Seaboard Air Line train and will attend tonight's prayer meeting, bringing a strong reputation from Woodstock in Cherokee county and a history of faithful service.
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