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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
2
A fragment discussing probe into campaign funds, Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, cabinet prospects for McCombs, Clinton County campaign actions, temperance and gun control trends, health stats for Athens, inauguration simplicity, and retrospective notes on Admiral Dewey and imperial policy amid 1910s Georgia politics.
The article notes Governor Cole Blease pardoned several convicts at Christmas but imposed a requirement they leave South Carolina immediately and not return. If they move to Georgia and reoffend, Georgia authorities may send them to a state penitentiary, reflecting the governor’s firm use of pardons with out-of-state exile as a consequence.
Governor Brewer designates November 2 as a health day and urges adherence to the state health program. The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs joins the state board and education department to promote school health courses and medical inspection of schools. Virginia Bulletin notes a lecture bureau to spread health education, while North Carolina Bulletin discusses liquor’s impact on public health and related attitudes.
The American Geographical Society organized a 13 000 mile transcontinental excursion for 43 European visitors. The trip showcased American hospitality with governors, banquets, and regional products, and produced a daily bulletin and a 144 page guide by Prof. Davis. It aimed to broaden European knowledge of the United States.
An urging to review the past year’s faults and successes in Athens as 1913 approaches. Citizens are urged to drop carelessness and dishonesty, lighten burdens, and unite to make the new year a banner period of prosperity through concerted effort.
An Athens Trust and Banking Company president and cashier each receive five years in a penitentiary, prompting nationwide debate. Editorials note the sentence challenges wealth with mercy and critique the unwritten law that wealth pays in money while the poor face incarceration.
The Midville meningitis episode shows the Georgia State Board of Health needs broader emergency powers and more funds. The board has focused on public education with weekly bulletins and calls for stronger state support to meet public health needs.
The Athens chamber of commerce reports excessive coal freight charges from western railroads totaling about fifteen thousand dollars annually. A plan seeks a just rate by presenting comparative figures to rail officials, aiming to force railroad consideration and parity with other cities.
Athens looks forward to a bright 1913 with prosperity from 1912. The city plans include a new court house and YMCA and YWCA buildings and an eight story office block by W S Holman. Numerous smaller projects keep tradesmen busy.
The article urges Athens residents to support city growth next year. It highlights a prosperous fall, hopes for major progress, and calls for citizens to back chamber of commerce efforts with time and money to place Athens among the top cities in the state within a few years.
The piece describes annual stock taking in mercantile shops as a metaphor for personal life. It urges readers to review past year finances, duties, and privileges, and to assess what they owe and what is owed to them. It frames stock taking as a serious, wise practice for personal growth.
Atlanta faces rising concealed pistol carrying as Christmas revelry leads to injuries and arrests. Grady Hospital treated 75 from liquor fueled incidents while police logged hundreds of detainees. Judge Broyles backs stricter pistol licensing and Georgia shows growing support for illegal concealed carry limits.
Atlanta reports Representative Grover C. Edmundson may push for a Georgia constitutional convention. Critics note the 1877 document is patchwork with about fifty amendments since. supporters argue revision is timely to meet new conditions. The piece mentions Joe Hall and endorsements for Clark Howell as possible postmaster general.
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