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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner reports on Diaz facing challenges in Mexico’s rebellion and a bold tunnel idea from Chicago to New York for wires and freight tubes. It urges fortifying the Panama Canal, hints at peace prospects, and covers Georgia’s Cotton School expansion, anti pistol holder sentiment, boll weevil defense, and a push to curb house reapportionment, noting Georgia’s potential seat change.
Hunts Grede and many Pennsylvanians travel to State College for the annual congress of Farmers at the School of Agriculture. The event draws wives children and a large group of educators and practical experts for demonstrations in poultry creamery farming and other agricultural topics.
Labor leaders from chief Indiana cities gathered in the city for a three day session to complete the formation of the State Building Trades Council. The council will include local unions district councils and local building trades men formed in several other areas.
The appointment of Athens women as a board of visitors to city schools highlights the vital role of women in educational aid. Mothers' active involvement strengthens domestic science programs, school beautification, libraries, and funding for new departments, boosting community cooperation and school effectiveness.
Judge Charles H. Brand publicly warned that carrying concealed pistols must stop in the Western circuit. He said habitual offenders would face chain-gang terms without fines and pledged to crush the practice with public support across counties. Citizens were urged to back the crusade and leave weapons at home.
Eight leading nations will meet in The Hague on May 90 1911 to discuss restricting opium and related drugs. England may press to include morphine and cocaine in the advisory review and bring traffic under international law while preserving national policing rights.
The text argues Democrats should pursue a measured tariff revision for revenue with gradual steps. It notes the party’s tradition favors tariff to fund government, rejects full free trade, and cites Governor elect Fors urging a balanced approach that benefits consumers while maintaining revenue.
Colonel Roosevelt finally spoke after the recent republican setback that left the party weak nationally. He attended a New Haven Chamber banquet as chief guest, addressing about six hundred business leaders. His remarks focused on politics but did not explain the party’s recent loss.
The Colonel remains silent on the subject and refrains from retracting slander against Judge Baldwin who was absent due to the Colonel's presence. He asserts he is a radical and desires radical measures from conservative men, signaling a charged speech aimed at insurgent listeners.
The Banner notes a 2 per ton potash export tax by Germany that harms American fertilizer interests and ultimately farmers. The proposal to retaliate with duties on German goods is debated, with Senator Terrell actively aiding farmers in addressing the issue.
The governor outlines strict views on pardoning murderers serving life sentences. He argues life terms are often excessive and clemency should be rare, except for elderly or infirm prisoners who can be cared for by family. He urges keeping sentences fixed by judge and jury to uphold justice and deter crime.
Census data show Southern states grew 19.6 percent over ten years while the North rose 17.7 percent. More than seven million foreign immigrants arrived in the North versus under one million to the South, suggesting higher Southern birth rates or southern retention issues. The South outpaced national growth, signaling regional prosperity.
The United States now bears a heavy burden from military pensions, surpassing naval and army costs. Since the Civil War, pensions and administration have totaled about 4.905 billion dollars, exceeding four times the 1861 1865 war expenses, excluding interest on borrowed money.
A historical excerpt argues pensions equal four thousand million dollars, about fourfifth of Southern Confederate valuation per 1860 census. It compares to ten times the Panama Canal cost and questions patriotism and federal taxation with a claim that one in four dollars goes to military pensions.
An editorial urges American business to prepare for the canal’s completion. It argues the project will dramatically shorten sea distances, bringing Yokohama closer to New York and placing American ports near South American markets. It calls for early planning and a defined policy to capitalize on Pacific trade opportunities.
An Athens census preview forecasts the city near sixteen thousand five hundred, with Clarke County rising to thirty first in the state. The writer predicts Athens will double over the next decade, reaching forty thousand by 1920 as growth accelerates and county representation increases.
President Taft names Edward D White as Chief Justice of the United States a Confederate veteran and Democrat led court appointment that surprises many observer circles. He also elevates Judge Joseph R Lamar of Georgia to associate justice praising his juristic reputation and ability.
The article endorses delivering Porter Charlton to Italy for trial on murder charges after a prolonged delay by the United States. It argues the Italian government’s claim is just and urges swift, decisive action to hand over criminals to the country where crimes were committed.
The piece compares divorce court reporting in England and the United States. It argues editors publish salacious divorce details post trial and questions whether publicity deters abuse or divorce seeking.
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