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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
4
The article notes Prohibition dropping as an issue in the gubernatorial campaign and comments on oil and cotton in Texas. It cites the New York Times on Republican aims for profits from trusts and a Douglas Breeze nomination for governor in 1910. It highlights Georgia oil finds and savings deposits exceeding two million dollars worldwide.
The article states there will be no military encampment in Georgia this year unless soldiers pay their own expenses. Lands appropriated by the legislature should not be used for encampments, and the funds should instead pay armory rent. This aligns with urging that military land be directed to such needs, reducing luxury camps.
President Schurman, ex Philippine Commission head, urged that if Christians in Luzon and Visaya demonstrated capability for self rule, the United States might grant independence. He supported Roosevelt’s policy against Wheaton’s, which favored colonial servitude. The piece notes swift political backlash to such suggestions.
A Western senator recalls President Roosevelt’s deep knowledge of government in a tale about a United States marshal appointment. The narrative implies the President’s sharp memory extends to clerical details and past civil service figures. A brief note mentions the largest wine cask being built at Maltasnora, Cal.
The passage surveys sensational remarks about Ban Tillman and the Senate, a Wisconsin lawsuit over lost fish amid marriage changes, cigars consumption figures, and a Nevada senator mockingly decried. It also notes opposition to the Nicaraguan canal, Savannah’s bid for a state Democratic convention, and Atlanta as the 1906 convention site.
Hon David B Hill of New York outlines core platform ideas for a Democratic victory. He calls for strict constitutional construction an insistence on states rights no entangling alliances public taxation for public purposes and opposition to monopolies and dangerous capital He advocates preservation of personal liberty and local self rule through neocentralization with limits for states and municipalities.
The article decries the Hague Peace Conference as a fiasco with major powers showing no real commitment to peace. It cites United States spending over twelve million dollars a month on the Philippine war and Britain’s four billion plus expenditure in a two year struggle, arguing nations prepare for further conflicts.
Severe weather killed fall oats in this section while wheat escaped major damage. The Athens Wheat and Oat Fair, set for next August, already has several entrants with more joining daily. The committee aims to surpass last year and boost prizes for exhibitors.
The piece argues that after Bryan's 1900 defeat Democrats are discussing and writing a platform for 1904 and growing confident they will unite and sweep the nation as in earlier years, despite historical election swings and shifts.
The piece notes repeated Democratic wins in 1800 1892 and 1900 with Bryan polling 6 858 789 votes of 13 961 613 and suggests a broad Democratic majority due to disaffection and a platform of traditional principles. It also mentions McKinley and Cleveland in past races and a united Republican challenge ahead.
Major Gorgas reports that under US military rule Havana saw zero yellow fever cases in December and no deaths in 1901, crediting systematic mosquito destruction. Two brigades, Stegomyia in the city and Anopheles in the suburbs, deploy petroleum to eradicate mosquitoes across 16 121 houses.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla dissolves acid in blood causing rheumatic relief. It asserts the cure is permanent by neutralizing the blood condition and strengthening the system against return, urging readers to try the remedy.
A Capitol conference decided that each state regiment receives 1800 for armory rent if no encampment is held. The full 19000 will be divided among companies, with options to use for encampments if supplementary lands are provided. Capt. McCurdy notes Athens Guards may direct funds to armory rent due to city payment gaps.
A man calling himself Jack Mabley and wearing a United States Detective badge drowned when a boat overturned during a river crossing at Trussville Alabama. The body recovered showed two revolvers and papers. He had been seen in the area for days and was reportedly in Gate City recently looking for a stolen horse. no further identification or motive was known.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. C. S. Webb bought 2500 bales of fleecy staple from J. Y. Carithers & Co. at 81 1/2 cents per pound. The sale is among the largest single lots in this market and the total payment exceeded one hundred thousand dollars.
In Pentreda county near Crossville Tennessee a mob posted skull and crossbones warnings to black workers at the Milistoste mine of Cumberland Coal. Gunfire at cabins and a later assault on the company commissary prompted militia readiness and protection assurances.
Crowds gathered at a south side mortuary today to view the bodies of John and Ed Biddle in black caskets as police maintained order. The burial is planned for tomorrow in Calvary cemetery with no priest or minister expected to attend.
Walter Keneval formerly of Chicago was found guilty of bigamy and sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary. He, inventor of the Keneval cooking process, has appealed to the Supreme Court. He kept three wives: Miss Bessie R. Helner in Chicago, Miss Clementine Hack er of Morgan County Tennessee, and Miss Annie Meade Holmes of Knoxville.
Express Train and switch engine collide near Syracuse New York injuring eight including engineer William Martin and fireman Samuel Zurbrick seriously. Other injured are Charles W Snow Samuel Zurbrick George W Brown E R Skinner Louisa Van Zandt E Andrew Smith Fayetteville and F Sherman Utica.
An early patent medicine ad promotes Dr Bull's Pills as a remedy for liver troubles constipation dyspepsia and female complaints. It claims quick relief and notes a 60 pill bottle with a ten day supply and mentions no side effects.
A distinguished Atlanta gathering at the Aragon hotel heard Chancellor Hill define the Twentieth Century University. He urged self-definition, stronger links to business and public life, and emphasized research, education, and public welfare alongside religion and moral leadership.
Cloverhurst Country Club has begun active improvements at the Cloverhurst property. Workers level grounds and terrace the grounds while builders work on the house. The house committee will be elected this week and membership canvass is ongoing with strong progress. total members, including women, may reach about 250.
An Epworth League gathering at Mises Moss home featured business discussion and instiu tive games. The group grows with cheerful prospects and plans quarterly socials for all interested. Balsams from the Northern Wood are advertised as a cough cure.
Two Madison county men G M Beagraves and O T Strickland argued with a negro porter at Freeman Co store on Thomas street after heavy drinking. One threw a brick, the other landed knockout blows. Police detained them and placed them in custody. Mayor Rhodes charged admission of B12 50 apios for the matinee spectacle.
An ad discusses blood history from bone marrow to liver and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood nourishing food. It touts its role in making new blood and restoring color to pale faces, extending an offer to send a sample.
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