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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner outlines yearly and short subscription rates and mailing options while printing assorted political commentary. It cites support for "Little Joe" Brown in Clarke County and previews gubernatorial news from South Carolina. Various labor and union notes follow, including cooperation, strikes, and new organizations.
The McNamara brothers admit guilt in the Los Angeles Times plant bombing that killed numerous people. The trial had run weeks as lawyers sought jurors while labor groups and President Gompers debated the confession and its impact on unions.
An editorial urges stronger law enforcement against homicide, arguing many killers escape punishment due to pardons or legal technicalities. It cites statewide murder rates, notes immunity for many offenders, and warns that unequal enforcement breeds tyranny. Uniform, certain justice is essential for a civilized government.
Joseph M. Brown gains strong polling leads across seventy six counties as Georgia prepares for the December primary. Backed by a conservative, businesslike platform, Brown is portrayed as honest, law‑abiding, and pledged to enforce state laws while promising a courageous administration.
Reports from Washington reveal official information that Turkish and Arab forces have committed shocking acts of brutality. While prior charges against the Italian army in Tripoli were disputed, new stories allege extreme cruelty by the Turks and Arabs, intensifying the war’s brutal narrative.
A letter argues that reports of Italian mistreatment of prisoners in Tripoli reflect barbarity in war. It predicts a long, bloody conflict with Turkey, guerrilla resistance aided by Arabs, and warns that major powers have yet to intervene.
The piece argues that direct democracy tools like referendum and recall undermine state sovereignty and the federal structure. It warns that nationalizing these laws would empower larger states and erode the balance cherished by the founding fathers, calling such moves dangerous to the republic.
C M Methvin petitions the Railroad Commission to allow newspapers to trade advertising space for railroad transportation at regular rates. The Georgia Weekly Press Association argues the plan mirrors prior practice and should be legal, noting Governor Smith vetoed a similar bill for lack of price specifics. The petition seeks careful consideration under existing rules and law.
Ulrich, a white man, was acquitted in New York after assaulting Booker T. Washington who testified strongly. The verdict, seen as Northern jurors doubting Washington’s tale, sparked debate about regional bias and press reaction, with Southern papers noting harsher scrutiny if reversed. The piece cites diminished Northern coverage and suggests Washington’s allies trimmed responses to protect his reputation.
The piece argues prohibition should not drive the gubernatorial race though Judge Russell camps on local option and opposes a barroom return. It notes his fence-sitting strategy and efforts to overturn the current prohibition law while portraying former Governor Brown's stance as correct.
The piece argues Joe Brown’s long pro prohibition record, while Pope Brown shifts, and asserts the people should decide liquor laws. Prohibition leaders statewide endorse Joe Brown, claiming his stance is sound and electable based on his past votes and current position.
Voters are urged to support the Clarke county court house bond issue citing a thirty year old building, county growth, and inconvenient location. Advocates say bond interest can be paid without tax hikes and funds will be overseen by county commissioners and a citizens advisory group. Cast ballots on December 7.
In Athens, early Christmas shopping is rising with many residents buying within the city. Merchants offer varied goods and encourage patrons to spend locally to strengthen the city economy and avoid crowded peak times. Shoppers are urged to buy from Athens merchants to support local business.
Georgia completed its season with no player fatalities and minimal injuries. The University of Georgia team is praised for a hard schedule with one defeat to Vanderbilt and for its student athletes' exemplary conduct, sportsmanship, and restraint in victory celebrations.
The November Scribner highlights Captain Funston’s dramatic capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in a vivid adventurer’s account that reads like a sensational chapter. Henry Rankine Poore contributes Fox and Drag Hunting in the United States with color illustrations from his own paintings. The issue also features A. B. W. Meson’s serial The Turnstile and Cynthia’s tale of a plan fronted by adopted parents in Rag.
A brief report notes a highly dramatic situation with potential future complications involving multiple factors. The fragment references unsettled issues and possible wide impact, signaling urgency without specific details or names.
Sixty three years on the throne marks a ceremonial observance for Emperor Frelitte. Greetings from many parts of the world arrive as the venerable monarch spends the day in his long established simple routine. His health remains satisfactory though he bears the weight of age. Later figures show US farm-hand payroll at 645 million dollars.
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