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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
5
A reflective Civic column argues patriotism shifts from war to peacetime service. It praises public virtue, honesty, and duty in voting, governance, and ethical conduct, urging able bodied citizens to stand firm against corruption and champion good government.
July dispatches describe growing boycotts as Japanese retaliation linked to alleged discrimination and medical hate. Officials warn actions may affect press coverage and provoke broader public responses in San Francisco and beyond.
Gov Smith says he has not yet chosen staff appointments for the Adjutant General post as numerous applicants apply for lieutenant colonel, with most needing military experience. General Clement A. VANS has reportedly been appointed chief of staff.
Illegible OCR text mentions names Palmer and Soh, Smith and Broo, McEvoy and Orr Drug Con Athuna in Georgia. The fragment lists possible entities and locations without clear context or actions.
States early this month begin enforcing a wave of new laws aimed at railways insurers and public utilities. Notable actions include anti bucket shop rules anti pass rates and local option measures closing saloons in rural areas. Also Texas requires insurers to hold 75 percent of Texas reserves in state securities and sets new travel comfort rules.
State Mutual Life Insurance of Rome abandons its agency plan after Attorney General Hart ruled it illegal. President C. R. Porter notified Comptroller General Wright that appeals would not be pursued. The article notes Athens voters might approve bonds for new school buildings amid broader state discussions.
Jackson Mississippi July 2 with the state primary thirty days away candidates focus on the Williams Vardaman senatorial clash and the uncertain gubernatorial contest. supporters predict wins while others insist on a large lead for their favorite. Meridian hosting a major joint debate expected to draw about 15000 voters.
The damages suit of A M Petty against Edward H Inman and Tale in Fulton Superior Court was settled for two thousand dollars, down from five thousand. The crash occurred on a Gwinnett County country road when a buggy was overturned after being passed by an automobile carrying Edward H Inman and J F Toole. Mrs Petty and her daughter were injured, with Mrs Petty sustaining serious injuries. Judge Brand brought the case for Mrs Petty. The defendants’ attorneys King and Spalding sent the settlement check.
Atlanta July 2 Specials An interesting feature of the banking bill provides for the examination of state banks with expenses paid by the banks themselves It also says it is a misdemeanor for bank officers to accept commissions or fees for negotiating a loan through their bank Banks statewide seek to end this practice to curb conflicts of interest
Rural free delivery carriers from across Georgia gather in Atlanta for their annual convention starting July 3 with about 200 carriers expected. The Georgia Association includes about 500 of the state’s 1400 rural carriers. President Fred L. White of Buckhead will preside, with speakers including Senator A S Clay Congressman Livingston and Hon John T Graves.
A promotional notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and restore health, offering $100 to any case not cured. Includes sales pitch for pills and testimonials.
A party of eastern capitalists led by Edward F. Buchanan of New York visited Atlanta after a stay at Norcross. They were entertained by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and gave the city a $650 zebra presented to the Grant Park zoo. The visitors, with Mayor Joyner, then met Governor Hoke Smith during an informal call.
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