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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Banner and Athens Daily Banner announce delivery methods by carriers or mail with rates of 5 dollars per year, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months, or 10 cents weekly and Weekly or Sunday Banner at 1 dollar annually or 0.50 for six months, all requiring cash in advance and payments by express, money order, or registered letter.
The piece argues the need to revise Chinese exclusion laws as U S interests grow with China. It notes U S commerce with Chinese firms faces disruption without concessions, and suggests both North and South see stakes in cotton and steel. the government may need to modify the act to admit certain Chinese classes.
The fiscal year closed with exports larger than ever, led by a $151.46 million total and imports surpassing $1 billion for the first time since 1903. The trade balance narrowed to about $100.96 million in favor of exports as the UK led early in the year.
Legislation faces a flood of county creation applications, a surplus beyond the number of new counties allowed. Early expectations of easy passage gave way to an overabundance of petitions, complicating the process for the constitutional amendment.
A Georgia story outlines a spuriously launched effort to form many new counties. Drummers in Atlanta helped spark the idea, leading to multiple applications and broad wrangling among old and new counties. The piece warns the plan may fail and waste citizens’ money.
The legislature backs five thousand dollars for the University of Georgia Summer School, praising its role in training teachers with modern methods. It argues the program expands edu cation access for many who cannot attend the Normal School and cites strong student devotion and results showing growth over three years.
The National Association of Manufacturers with about 3 500 members and 500 000 workers plans to lobby Congress for a modification of the Chinese exclusion law to be fair to all emigrants. A Committee on Chinese Exclusion will press for moderate reforms and decent treatment of Chinese entrants, with strong Southern support noted.
Trustees plead before the appropriations committee for Georgia’s University system to receive liberal funding. They argue the state must support the University of Georgia and its branches with adequate money to expand access, improve facilities, and fulfill its mission beyond federal grants and endowment earnings.
A collection of gossip from Warrenton and Griffin papers on Col Jim Smith opening his campaign at a fall fair, Hoke Smith and Clark Howell in the race, possible challenges by Jack Slaton to Lon Livingston, and calls to name a new Jenkins county. Unified by criticism of both Smith Howell tactics and long winded abuse in Georgia politics.
Tattnall Journal lauds Speaker Slaton for fair committee work and impartial state representation while recounting a Georgia barroom dispute, a fictional tax remedy pledge by F J Cheney, Hall’s Catarrh Cure ads, Carrie Nation’s fair appearances, and a Senator Wheatley banquet for new counties.
Dr Broughton in Atlanta outlines plans to accept a gift and lead an industrial school and Christian summer Bible conference at Toccoa Falls. He envisions a mountain resort with a six to eight week Bible program, farm work by students, and a separate board of trustees while remaining tied to Atlanta work. Also notes SC dispensary inquiry, and Georgia political campaign activity.
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