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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
4
Athens Daily Banner reports on various topics including Georgia building funds for St Louis, Dreyfus victory for revision, and moves toward a Panamanian republic. It notes hotel shortages in Athens, charges about German cruelty to recruits, and global recognition of Panama, with canal plans via the Panama route.
A survey of political debates and public notices touching Athens Georgia. Topics include Roosevelt Panama policy critics, Senator Hoar on suffrage, General Wood and national defense, hotel development plans, and local city issues. Municipal progress and regional concerns are weighed with national affairs.
The piece notes high cotton prices tempt southern farmers to plant more cotton next year. It cites eleven million bales bringing under three hundred million dollars previously and about ten million now worth over six hundred million, predicting strong incentive to expand. It cautions about labor shortages limiting bumper yields and fewer workers reducing field activity across the region.
The women of the United States push to bar Reed Smoot from Congress amid protests that Mormon church oaths place the church above government. Smoot denies any oath exists, asserts government supremacy, and returns to Utah to mediate with church members amid internal church division.
The piece argues Republicans will largely back Roosevelt and favor ratifying the U S Panama treaty. Democrats split with Senator Gorman leading the anti effort, while some southern legislators push for ratification to aid commerce. The author urges Georgia and Louisiana senators to consider national interest and investigate possible government wrongdoing before voting.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical and permanent cure for scrofula and debility. It claims the remedy expels humors and builds up the system, promoting the product as effective for all ages. The copy also promotes a “Tver” cathartic as a companion.
Hoyt's A Texas Steer returns to the opera house amid cheering crowds. The season’s company is praised as among the best to perform the piece. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as purifying and enriching the blood for healthier people.
The writer condemns current inquest law as a farce and argues it wastes funds while failing to probe murders. They note rules prohibit inquests when witnesses exist, leading to unpreserved facts and obstructed trials. Deadwyler’s escape delays committal trials and keeps the matter unresolved.
The author argues for stronger coroner inquests to preserve evidence in homicide cases, noting differences with New York and northern states. He says inquests prevent coercion, fix facts while witnesses remember, and protect state interests, even if costly for counties.
Jim Brown, a Black man, died after being struck with a brick by Ed Jackson on Foandry Street. Jackson, jailed, claims self defense while others say Brown attacked first with a knife. Police note witnesses contradict his account and Brown had undergone brain surgery but did not recover.
John Herrington, a sick prisoner who nearly died in Clarke County jail, was released by county authorities and sent home to Gainesville Sunday morning. He had epileptic fits and congestion of the bogs. Authorities planned to bring him back for trial later, and he pledged to return if needed.
B L Williams of Atlanta testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved months of backache from kidney trouble. He reports clearer secretions, stronger back muscles, and restored kidney function after following the directions. Call at H. R Palmer & Sons in Athens for more, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A Black man who stole three chickens from R S Wingfield was shot by Wingfield after a pursuit in Athena. The thief was wounded by a bullet lodged in his back while a physician treated him, and he faces trial for chicken stealing before Judge Colony.
Mr Asa J Booth a well known city resident died Sunday morning at the Tabernacle Home and Infirmary in Atlanta from injuries after falling from a railroad trestle while returning to Atlanta to obtain missing papers for residence at the Confederate Veterans Home He had earlier been placed at the home and received care from staff friends mourn his passing.
Mrs J G Maddox aged eighty three died Christmas day at her Canter home. She was a highly esteemed citizen and the last surviving member of the immediate family of John G Pittman of Jackson county who served forty years as Clerk and Ordinary. The remains were laid to rest Sunday morning in the family burial ground.
Creatore's band of sixty musicians returns to the Athens Opera House for a one night engagement. The group drew the greatest crowds of the season last visit and will be a welcome treat for local music lovers.
Mr Edward G Russell, visiting Athens, praised the city’s improvements and plans to move back to Athens. He owns property on Prince Avenue and contemplates practicing law here after returning from Washington where he has long resided. Russell is a University of Georgia and National Law School of Washington graduate.
Arthur Smith a dray man for W A Mallory Company is charged on a sworn warrant with stealing eight dollars worth of nuts. He took the nuts from the depot and later sold them for seventy five cents. His trial is to be before Judge Cobb.
Miss Mary Walker thanks friends for Christmas tokens that brought her joy at the Industrial Home. She wishes every contributor blessings and remembrance from the Heavenly Father in the new year.
Readers can cut out this coupon and present it at H.R. Palmer & Son's Drug Store to receive one of their best selling medicines at half price, as a promotion tied to The Banner's circulation and advertising value.
A newspaper ad promotes Dr. Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia, offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons with a half-price coupon for twenty five cents. The firm guarantees refunds if dissatisfied and can mail a fifty cent box with sixty doses, noting the dose decreases after initial days. The promotion urges immediate action and emphasizes proven cures locally.
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