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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner and The Athens Daily Banner announce delivery options by carrier or mail with annual and shorter-term rates. The Weekly or Sunday Banner costs one dollar yearly or fifty cents for six months, with all payments required in advance by express, money order, or registered letter.
The Banner urges young farmers to attend the University of Georgia winter course in agriculture in Athens for three months of study. It promises low costs, daily classes from home, and personal gains through scientific farming knowledge. The University pledges to demonstrate the program’s value thoroughly if farmers participate.
The Daughters of the Confederacy raise money to erect the Francis S. Bartow Dormitory at Rabun County School in Northeast Georgia. The dormitory is described as a near essential, ready to fill, and will shelter inmates from Rabun Gap School as educational aid continues, with strong appeals to Athens and Georgia for support.
The South is not poor and is increasing wealth faster than any other region. Census figures show Booth wealth rising from twelve billion in 1900 to fifteen billion in 1904, and periodical estimates put South wealth at eighteen billion by year's end. Projected gains suggest about twenty four billion by 1910, a ten year 100 percent rise due to abundant natural resources.
The piece surveys public opinion on the U S postal department noting graft concerns versus belief in government efficiency. It discusses Mr W D Boyce’s plan to capitalize the postal system, and lauds Athens fire department with fifty four fires and half a million in property saved, praising municipal governance. It also comments on navy officer promotions and urges faster advancement for skilled junior officers to bolster national service.
In a discussion on federal power, the article argues that state rights remain intact. It notes South Carolina’s immigrant shipment, a dispute over U S immigration laws, and Secretary Oscar Straus’s ruling that the state acted within its sovereignty. The piece emphasizes states as the true sovereigns despite calls for centralization.
Readers in authority state the United States Navy requires more evidenced officers. No fault is found with the sailors at the guns. the focus is on leadership and training for higher command.
Secretary Elihu Root criticizes state lines as he advocates centralizing power in the federal government at a Waldorf banquet. Protests from Supreme Court justices arise, with Justice Brewer fueling debate by defending Washington and the Constitution against encroaching state controls. An unsigned note adds that some Masonic Grand Lodges severed ties with France over beliefs, highlighting tensions between atheism and religion in the era.
The Hamburg American liner Victoria Louis went ashore near Portugal in the West Indies. Captain Brunswig remained at his post firing himself after ensuring all crew and passengers were saved. Discussion questions whether this act showed cowardice or moral courage.
The article weighs Senator Foraker of Ohio as a likely 1908 Republican nominee and notes opposition from Roosevelt factions. It also surveys U S fuel production in 1905 including coal, coke, gas, and petroleum outputs with price and volume figures, and condemns rising railroad wreck fatalities as the era’s transportation danger.
Judge Hamilton McWhorter of Athens Ga is named General Counsel of the Southern Railway Law Department covering Georgia Alabama Florida and Mississippi east of Columbus with headquarters at Athens. He will oversee division counsel and special litigators while Dorsey Brewster Howell remain as division counsel for Georgia. New staff include G M Beasley Sumter S C and J B Bocock Virginia.
The State of Georgia praises the advance of a distinguished son and Athens emphasizes its citizen’s eminent status as a lawyer and high railway official in the nation’s prominent railroad system.
Athens Electric Railway Company installs a heavier new trolley wire starting at the First Methodist church and extending to Milledge Avenue, with plans to replace remaining sections. The upgrade promises improved service and fewer delays from broken wires.
Charles Stern Co reorganizes after the dissolution of C. Stern and Co. A new firm, C. Stern Co, emerges with Charles Stern as president, Sloman as vice president, and Aaron Cohen as secretary and treasurer. Cohen leads management. stock carries best quality and money-back guarantee. The Banner foresees continued patronage and growth under Cohen.
R H McCrary elected vice president of Citizens Bank yesterday, arriving from Buford Georgia. A new citizen to Athens he brings banking experience and recognized ability. The Banner extends a hearty welcome to this Classic City newcomer.
Notice states the firm Strickland and Greens has dissolved by mutual consent as of January 1, 1907. Members retain offices and may jointly dispose of pending business, each authorized to collect debts due to the firm. Signatures MO. J. Strickland and Thos. F. Green. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised with price and seller Orr Drug Co.
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