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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes delivery by carriers in Athens, cash in advance, and payment methods including express, money order, or registered letter.
Secretary Shaw presents Uncle Sam's annual fiscal year summary ending June 30. Surplus $25,669,322 versus prior year deficit of $24,000,000. current year estimate $58,000,000. Debt at $925,159,250 with banks owning most, Panama Canal cash outlay $60,000,000, net debt down $14,000,000 in five years. Gold on hand $871,893,899, unprecedented in treasuries.
Secretary Root warns in New York that the nation drifts toward centralized rule with eroded state lines and empowered federal courts. The piece argues Republicans push national government powers, while the author believes the people will reclaim rights and check imperial tendencies as Democratic power returns.
The Banner urges immediate formation of a city building company with one hundred thousand dollars capital, shares at one hundred dollars, investing in real estate and business property. It aims to speed development, provide business entries and rentals, and offer handsome investment returns. The plan relies on prominent investors ready to organize and charter the company.
Congress disapproves President Roosevelt’s reform spelling order and the president agrees to revoke it. The piece argues Athens Georgia should lower coal costs by building railroads from Savannah to Athens, with focus on investor profits and public benefits. It also laments Niagara Falls commercialization and mentions electric power projects from Niagara to Paris and Rhodesia, noting international implications.
The country mocks the reform movement as Congress, a body of educated men with many scholars, voices unanimous protest against the proposed spelling changes. Reformers may proceed, but the verdict favors keeping English intact and not mutilating it as the committee proposed.
A critic argues that commercial demands divert rivers and blot out landscapes from Niagara to the Rhine. The text notes Niagara's 15,600 cubic feet per second diverted for dynamos as a small but pivotal first step, signaling broader vandalism by industrials across nations.
The Sandersville Herald and other prominent Georgians back Governor Joseph M. Terrell for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. They praise his administration notably for education and the agricultural college, and urge unity to elevate Georgia’s role in national party councils.
W H Shelton asks The Banner to clarify that an advertisement offering a harness factory and tannery for sale has no connection with his McConnell Belt and Leather Co. He states the ad refers to a different concern and provides direction for those wishing to contact the parties via Factory care this paper.
General Orders No 58 from the United Confederate Veterans New Orleans dated Nov 8 1906 requests a general observance on Saturday January 19 1907 of the hundredth anniversary of Robert E Lee s birth. It urges coordinated services across departments and branches with hymns How Firm a Foundation and For All the Saints and asks press to aid the movement.
A report from Lavonia details Mr J H Dorsey custodying a Boston Fields after a domestic quarrel near his home. A stranger attempted to take Fields away. Dorsey restrained him with a revolver. Police action followed and charges or detainment were noted amid pension schedule notices for Feb 4 to Feb 12.
Judge C H Brand will hold court in a session noted for his fair and impartial disposals. The article highlights his established precedents and the steady approach he brings to courtroom proceedings.
The Southern Express Co and the post office report a peak in mailing activity this week. Many packages lack sender addresses on the outside, risking misdelivery if cards like Por Pauline or Father are the only identifiers. Officials urge senders to provide complete addresses and prepackaged details to prevent mixups.
The Central of Georgia Railway finishes most work on city property with only small tasks remaining. The upgrades will cost thousands and expand trackage, improving freight handling and reducing future blockages, easing traffic flow. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, containing honey and tar, advertised as non opioid and compliant with national drug laws, is marketed locally.
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