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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
A rising belief that Democrats can win the presidential race centers on William J. Bryan as nominee. The New York Evening Post notes Bryan’s vast followership and tireless campaigning, predicting a clash with Republicans as industry suffers and unemployment rises under GOP rule.
The author questions a possible Evans commanded fleet return to the Atlantic via the Suez and suggests the Panama Canal opening may delay Atlantic operations. Emphasis is on guarding Hawaii and the Philippines, monitoring Japan, and building an equally strong Atlantic squadron without wasteful spending.
The state sees widespread enforcement with Atlanta leading. police pursue offenders and several have been punished. Augusta and North Augusta show mixed public sentiment. Richmond County already feels the impact as judges impose penalties on violations.
The piece argues for praise where due regardless of party while criticizing some Democrats for overpraising Roosevelt. It notes Roosevelt’s deeds merit recognition but faults the overall message as not fully democratic, urging measured endorsement rather than blanket praise.
The text argues Roosevelt is not a Democrat, praising him as a safe and wise leader while urging voters to support a Democratic president, a Democratic Congress, and Democratic legislatures. It claims his government ideas are centralistic and urges focus on party success rather than backing a Republican president.
The agricultural train will reach Thomasville on the morning of the nineteenth. It offers lectures and experiments on scientific farming methods for farmers who cannot attend large institutions. If successful, the University may make it a yearly event and it comes at no cost to participants.
The Walton Tribune reports Dr D A N Thomas, Walton’s prominent physician, moved from Hall County to Athens to provide better educational opportunities for his children. He resides at 1126 Prince Avenue with plans for offices in the Cobb Lampkin building on Jackson Street. The paper and friends wish him a warm welcome in his new home.
M D Irwin, candidate for solicitor general of the Western circuit, calls to place solicitors on salary and to appoint them as judges of the Superior court. He proposes abolishing the fee system, diverting funds to county treasuries and the common school fund, limiting to one four year term, and removing re election incentives. He urges support from Lie circuit citizens and promises best service if elected. Lawrenceville, Ca. M. D. IRWIN
Bert Barber of Wisconsin says he has taken uF doses of your Pills and they have done more than any other. Barber refers to DeWitt's Kidney Pills and notes they are sold by all druggists.
Citizens protest the validation of a seventy five thousand dollar Ath ens bond issue. Judge Brand will hear objections next Saturday with Henry C. Tuck presenting the protest and Henry S. West for the city. Half the funds fund new school houses for the city school system.
Athens director election selects E L Douglas of Gainesville as president and J F Crohan of Savannah as secretary. Other new board members include J K Tallmadge J D Moss H C Erwin H W Bell F J Crohan and E L Douglas. Foundry street terminal work remains paused with no immediate plans to resume.
Ty Cobb and Col. Julian B. McCurry visited the city with Prof. H. V. Sanford and Floyd Newton to discuss Cobb serving as coach. Proposals were reviewed, with no agreement reached before Cobb and McCurry left for Atlanta. Cobb hopes for extension of furlough to train the University team for forty seven days.
The First Baptist church of Athens showed liberal support for Mercer University at a Sunday meeting subscribing over eight hundred dollars, likely reaching twelve hundred. Though loyal to the University of Georgia, the congregation backs Mercer, signaling softened denominational tensions in Georgia higher education.
Mr J King and Mr Pittard travel in Florida visiting sights and fishing. They report a splendid time and strong recovery progress with rapid improvement since reaching the state. Fort Myers is noted as a delightful stop on their journey.
In Augusta on February 11 Judge Eve heard Salem Dutcher argue five grounds for declaring Georgia prohibition law unconstitutional. Arguments include defects in publication timing, journal records, official signatures, gubernatorial approval, and wording compared to the original draft. Solicitor Black has three days to answer. ruling expected within a week as the defense files four pleas in abatement.
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