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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Banner argues against creating a new Insurance Department, defending the current commissioners led by Gen. Clement Evans and others. It asserts investigations should occur without convicting board members, praises General Wright and the Comptroller-General’s handling, and urges continuing existing arrangements.
The article reports strong harmony among Democrats after the Denver convention with hostile Nebraska delegates supporting Lincoln, pledges of sincere backing for Bryan, and key figures like Gov. Julius Redington of Minnesota and Herman Ridder signaling continued support. It portrays a united front to elect Bryan and Kern in November.
The Georgia Banner opposes creating a separate Insurance Commissioner office. It argues duties belong with the comptroller general and fees from insurance companies suffice, warning of higher taxes and unnecessary salaries. It notes objections by Hon. M. D. Irwin and critiques his figures. The piece also covers Convict Lease System criticism and prison labor concerns in Georgia.
The Denver platform presents a strong democratic stance with tariff revision as the paramount issue. It declares opposition to trusts and supports labor rights while balancing fair treatment for capital. The document is praised as clear, explicit, and rallying for the party and reformers nationwide.
The essay discusses the dwindling wood pulp supply and rising paper demand, forecasting possible shift away from wood pulp toward hemp, cotton stalks, and corn stalks. It argues such alternatives could ease shortages, raise crop values, and depoliticize pulp issues, though politics will still scrutinize the matter.
An effort to form a state Insurance department with a statewide commissioner is met with opposition over cost and staffing. Supporters say Georgia’s insurance market has grown and needs enhanced supervision, while critics note current inspection work by Comptroller-General Wright is thorough and sufficient.
The Democrats nominate William J. Bryan for president with broad support, urging party unity to counter calls for a change in administrations. The piece defends Bryan’s character and argues that minority yields to the majority in party decisions. It predicts a November election prospect favoring a change.
In Athens Georgia Mrs I B Hood reports dramatic relief from kidney pain and irregular secretions after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Palmer & Sons. She says after three or four boxes all kidney trouble symptoms vanished. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Deans.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases with quick relief from itching and smarting. Priced at 25 cents and offered by H. R. Palmer & Sons, W J. Smith & Bro., L. P. Canning, E. McEvoy, and Orr Drug Co.
In Columbus Ohio July 12 about 2000 delegates arrive for the national convention. The Neil House headquarters are busy as the national committee stays in session. Contenders for the presidential nomination generate active, varied debate among old and fresh candidates. The Ohio state convention met at Board of Trade auditorium as a curtain raiser and will continue tomorrow. no platform or state candidates will be named.
Pekin July 13 1904 report on Dalai Lama traveling through China and Mongolia with 500 to 1 000 followers. Chinese authorities promise courtesy but seek his return to Lhassa while deploying troops if needed. Lama’s role as Tibet’s spiritual head mirrors a pope like figure and has intensified efforts to reorganize Tibetan administration.
Travel safety urged with Chamberlain's Collee Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy recommended for trips into woods mountains or seashore. Warns it may be needed and not available on trains or ships. Sold by Palmer Sons Smith Bro Canning McEvoy Orr Drug Co.
Hope Ark July 13 The Ouachita Presbytery gathers in Hope for the trial of Rev F E Maddox pastor of Texarkana First Presbyterian on charges of heresy His sermons argued salvation as evolution from within and scripture as inspired but not inerrant He held authors were fallible and Bible language reflects their era. a scholarly 40 year old minister with large church and near unanimous church backing.
The article extols the marvels of mechanical inventions while promoting a drug product UART'S BUCHU AND JUNIPER. It claims the remedy relieves kidney disease neuralgia rheumatism and nervousness and offers a free sample. Distributed by Sturst Drug Manufacturing Co. Atlanta GA at 1.00 per bottle.
In Joplin Missouri 19 year old white carnival employee Mrs Roy Plum resisted advances. Negro man Will Wilton 24 killed her with a blow to the temple then tied a rope around her neck and dragged the body 300 feet along Prisco railroad track at Carl Junction. He fled on bare footprints but was tracked to 2:00 am and arrested by Marshal Bernhardt, deputy, and carnival owner J G Miller who spirited him away to avoid a mob. He was later taken to Carthage Jail.
Advertises free silver aluminum jelly moulds with Jell-O Dainty Dessert. Claims moulds are scarce outside big cities and promotes Jell-O at 10c per package. Warns against substitutes.
Walter Alexander of Wausauga is named as a possible U S senate candidate in Wisconsin primary talk. Charles W Swisher of West Virginia is nominated for governor by Republicans. California Independence League to hold Oakland convention with 294 delegates. Iowa Supreme Court upholds women’s voter rights on tax and bond propositions. Five women among Denver Democratic delegates. one Republican woman seated. Major Beecher B Ray leads organized labor for Taft campaign. Socialists skip state conventions, plan presidential electoral petition. Wright urged labor support for Governor Deneen. Massachusetts Lt Gov Draper has no Republican opposition. Socialist movement grows, expect tickets in many states. Freeport Illinois preps 50th anniversary Lincoln-Douglas debate in August with Dolliver to speak. Texas Republicans call delegated convention in Houston August 11 to elect officers and electors. Five candidates seek Washington governor nomination: Mead, McBride, Atkinson, Ridpath, Cosgrave. primary in September. George R Sheldon, New York financier and longtime Republican figure, now national committee treasurer and Union League president.
A customer letter from Roding Georgia dated August 27 1906 praises Kodo medicine bought in spring 1902 for stomach and bowels ailments. The note mentions C N Cornell as correspondent and claims substantial wealth gained and sentiment for enduring success. The document was advertised as bold by all druggists and addressed to E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago Illinois.
Philadelphia July 13 William A Thomas aged 28 or 29 shot his wife less than a year after their wedding at their home in the upper city He said he mistook her for a burglar while she emerged from the bathroom and he fired a revolver in the second story of the house The bullet hit her in the abdomen and he was arrested for probable homicide.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and if taken as directed will effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
Chicago July 13 a crowd watched as an unidentified woman fell or rolled from the north pier and drowned. Despite her cries no one near helped, instead a spectator stole the woman’s purse and hat. The body was recovered about a half hour later by Captain Carland and his crew. Witness accounts differ on whether she leaped or fell by accident amid heat and distress.
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