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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner extols Williams as a man who would honor Mississippi in any role. It praises his past service in Congress and urges his election as the next U.S. senator to enhance the state's reputation and national standing.
Lieutenant Governor Chanler of New York said the state is naturally Democratic but GOP control comes from superior organization. He warned corruption and infighting among Democrats hinder unity and suggested steps to unite the Democratic vote for national elections.
The piece criticizes the Republican party for unchecked spending and high deficits. It cites Representative Tawney predicting a 1908 deficit of one hundred million dollars and notes the era as the two billion dollar congress. It argues the army navy post office rivers and harbors and pensions drive rising costs while the public accepts the waste.
The Mississippi race between James K. Vardaman and John Sharp Williams is described as close and exciting. Williams is argued as the stronger choice with greater ability scholarship and statesmanship, while Vardaman is criticized for lacking those qualities and for a reputation built on controversy.
The Banner urges a large attendance of Athens citizens at the city hall meeting Monday night. It stresses that united action by representative residents can advance several important city movements and bring tremendous future benefits if enthusiasm and coordination prevail.
The Banner reports a funding provision to create a Georgia History and Sociology chair at the University of Georgia. Generous donors Hon. Samuel M. Inman Hon. John W. Grant and Dr. L G Hardman of Commerce provide the funds enabling future youth education in state history and society. All honor to these Georgians.
Senator A. O. Bacon of Georgia reports that the immigration measure passed by the Senate will not derail ongoing state efforts. He conferred with Secretary Straus, ensuring Georgia and other states may proceed under the South Carolina plan to attract desirable immigrants via legally appointed state agents.
The Banner reports Athens cotton receipts exceed one hundred thousand bales this season, a new city record surpassing prior peaks of ninety three thousand. The total is expected to top one hundred ten thousand bales, signaling unprecedented local cotton trade volume.
The Athens fire department earns near-universal praise for efficiency and leadership under Chief McDorman. Readers commend its record during last year’s fires including the Beacham and Swift Building incidents and urge funding for more hose and steady equipment improvements.
The article highlights a five million dollar cotton receipts surge driven by upgraded railroad facilities and efficient local factors. It praises Athens banking strength and notes widespread prosperity across all industries, predicting continued rapid growth and urging readers to watch Athens' progress.
Judge James H. Blount of Georgia argues in the North American Review that the untold millions spent on benevolent assimilation since February 4, 1899 would have better served rivers harbors and canals and improved water transportation, potentially solving the railroad rate issue without a rate bill.
The piece defends Secretary Oscar S Strauss of Commerce and Labor as a staunch ally to the South under President Roosevelt and warns of a northern effort to block immigration to the South in order to keep Black labor there. It notes the role of New England senators, possibly including Lodge, in pushing amendments opposing Southern immigration.
The notice argues for adding four firemen this year to strengthen the department praised as the best in the state. It warns that city property is at risk and urges taxpayer support for enhanced protection.
The Macon gathering champions a high quality immigrant movement to ease labor shortages across the South. It urges careful selection of industrious newcomers, applauds South Carolina for its two shiploads praised by Commissioner Sargeant, and pledges local support for growth and prosperity through skilled immigrants.
The Commercial and Financial Chronicle reports 1906 earnings for 134 railways at 306 699 dollars, up 224 062 152 dollars or 6 11.74 percent from 1905. Results cover 186 657 miles. including unrepresented miles, total rails could rise about 240 million with 125 million in the first half and 105 million in the latter half. Southern lines show 13.6 percent gain, highest among groups.
The Filhway Age cites uninterrupted rail traffic growth with a ten year gain of 1.225 billion dollars from 1896 to 1906 and an average annual increase of 7.61 percent. If 1907 adds another year of rise, it would mark a historic achievement amid strong industrial activity and harvests.
Georgia selects teams for intercollegiate contests with Washington and Lee Tulane and North Carolina. Topics include foreign immigration and state supervision, emigration from southern Italy, and government ownership of railroads. Georgia will affirm on immigration and own rails, with listed contestants and venues Athens New Orleans Lexington Va.
P G Robinson of Athens says Doans Kidney Pills relieved his chronic backache and urinary issues within 48 hours after trying other remedies failed. He notes restored strength, normal secretions, and no lingering pain, endorsing the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
Warden Oliver urges public notice of the laws on hunting and fishing. Hunting is allowed from November 1 to March 15. Fishing is prohibited with certain gear from February 1 to July 31, except hook and line for specified cases, with dates standardized for enforcement.
A man named Thomas Morgan, described as a white cripple, suffered a broken leg after his wooden limb got tangled in railroad tracks near Brown Street in Athens. Police found him on the sidewalk and he is expected to be moved to a facility once he recovers.
The House set aside an hour for exercises in memory of Representative John Rixey of Virginia. Eminent speakers from both parties delivered memorial remarks and elegiac tributes to the late congressman.
Mr F Brandt, a jeweler, rents a store room on Clayton street in a new office building. He will install expensive fixtures including a long show counter and solid plate glass. A large workshop will manufacture jewelry here, boosting local employment and weekly payrolls and bringing new families to the city.
Wm A Fertwell of Lucama NC reports a remarkable cure claim from Electric Bittera after under three bottles. He says his Brights disease diabetes phase improved and liver and bladder issues stopped, with a permanent cure anticipated. Sold guaranteed at local druggists for 60 cents.
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