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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
4
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The Banner praises Athens leaders of Star Mutual Insurance for planning a new $254,000 office building and hotel to spur growth. It lauds E S Lyndon, A E Griffith, Billups Phinizy, Ro Niecker son, James White, E R Hodgson Sr, A S Erwin, J R White, W T Bryan, and J Y Carthers for advancing enterprise and city improvement.
The Savannah News reports a new ship subsidy bill before the House, distinct from the Senate version, with an annual appropriation of 3,675,000 and seven subsidies aimed at quick mail routes to Asiatic and South American ports. The plan would direct funds to routes from Atlantic ports to Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, Colon, Panama, and Pacific coast ports to Panama, Peru, and Chile.
Athens salutes Southern Mutual Insurance Company plan for a 250000 dollar office building, sparking citywide optimism. Citizens expect a new hotel and more factories, predicting Athens will rise to 25000 residents in five years as development accelerates across real estate and commerce.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is burdened by enforcing the railroad rate bill after Congress. The Savannah Morning News notes friction and fear among commissioners as they confront widespread inquiries from the railroad world, with concerns that digging into Harriman-era combinations may force broader investigations and potential railroad wreckage.
A Birmingham convention of the Southern Cotton Association sparked enthusiasm but condemned the nonpayment of officer salaries. A resolution urged every delegate to rally local support, asking farmers and Athens Clarke County businesspeople to fund the association to sustain its work and secure fair cotton prices. President Jordan received praise for his efforts.
The piece surveys how Arthur P. Statter rises in the Treasury circle while William P. Frye’s Maine tenure continues, and notes Maryland’s Arthur P. Gorman likely Senate contender. Minnesota probes coal and harvester trusts as Richards, a Williams alum, climbs West Coast paths and James Minturn pushes for ice and coal trust investigations amid New Jersey oil moves. Missouri’s Warner succession, Dixon from Montana, and Delaware’s young Harry Richardson appear in rising-state and party leadership shifts with Tennessee’s Hale eyeing national committeeman post as Brownlow lips tighten after two decades at helm.
Resolutions call for every landowner to support the organization and urge diversification of crops to reduce cotton acreage. They urge the Southern Cotton Association to mobilize county and parish divisions to place capable men in the field and persuade growers that diversification pays, regardless of cotton prices.
Frank Hill, a Black man, was fined two hundred dollars and sentenced to six months on the streets by the mayor for disorderly conduct. Unclear action in state courts regarding him. His wife remains confined from injuries. it is uncertain if she will file charges for assault with intent to murder.
Washington Williams of Grove Street was fined one hundred dollars by Mayor Dorsey after a Saturday night incident in which he severely beat his wife. Police arrested him following reports of unusual cruelty. The mayorimposed the extra fine and warned him to restrain himself.
Clarke county clerk Crawford receives acknowledgment from the Georgia Supreme Court on strict new filing rules for cases from City and Superior courts. The judge’s letter praises Crawford’s accurate preparation, highlighting Clarke county as having one of the state’s best clerks.
Hope Damron of Newtown was fined fifteen dollars by Mayor Dorsey after a terrorizing spree last August that included cursing residents and ejecting a woman from her home at pistol point. Damron was arrested by alert officers in the mayor's court. The article notes progress on local building plans and a forthcoming big fair to boost the town.
The city board of education held its annual meeting and discussed matters of educational interest. They consider a night school, a new school building, and bond issues for two new buildings and repairs. Funds and offers from Southern Manufacturing Co. are noted, with Miss Cain aiding attendance. Officers elected: Mell president, Carr vice president, Hull treasurer, Flanigen secretary.
Messrs W C Cummer and T Gooderham of Strathroy Canada arrived in Athens with intent to reside and work. Dr T E Jago, once from Athens, earlier obtained copies of The Banner special December edition and sent them to the newcomers. Cummer plans to enter business soon and Gooderham, an expert plasterer, will start work promptly. The Banner welcomes them as citizens.
Congress considers abolishing the Indian School at Carlisle Pennsylvania but no clear majority supports action. Harry Thaw faces trial in New York for the Stanford White murder, with uncertain results. the state believes Thaw would not face the death penalty.
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