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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
2
A collection of hometown commentary and anecdotes on President Wilson, Taft, and national figures. Notes touch on cabinet birth years, Morgan, Balkan focus, Panama tolls, Athens school bonds, a potential Mexico minister, the Savannah line to Thomson, railroad growth, Taft’s Georgia ties and offices, and Br yan’s possible diplomatic posts.
The article considers early questions about Wilson era foreign policy with Bryan as secretary of state. It notes Bryan’s traditional Democratic stance vs Roosevelt and Taft’s newer ideas. It mentions Panama Canal, Colombia payment, and Hay Paunceforte treaty issues, predicting possible radical departures and developments in weeks ahead.
The article notes Vice President Thomas R. Marshall protests President Wilson’s order on invited visitors then moves to seek a quieter room in the Capitol. He values public access but wants privacy to conduct business and relax, aiming to place his feet up, smoke a cigar, and work comfortably away from constant handshakes.
Editorial warns that President Wilson’s daily Capitol visits could disrupt the harmony between the executive and legislative branches. It argues no precedent supports daily interference and urges both sides to avoid actions that might breach cooperation, stressing that American prosperity depends on democratic harmony.
The senate democrats move to replace veteran Senator Bacon with a new choice, arguing disarray in leadership. Bacon, long trusted under Republican control, was honored for service and usefulness. The few lines hint at political manipulation and doubt the senate’s insulation from partisanship.
The piece critiques widespread doubts about child labor in Southern cotton mills. It cites debates in The Macon Telegraph and The Examiner, notes alleged Department of Labor missteps, and contrasts harsh New York school labor with Carolina mill conditions, urging careful inquiry.
The nation greets a democratic president inaugurated and outlining general aims. Cooperation between President and Congress is essential to carry pledges into action. Democrats must seize the moment, show executive ability, and win broad support for a successful administration.
North Georgia leads a push to develop apple culture with large plantings in Northeast and northern regions. Investors see profitable returns as orchards expand and quality apples meet strong local and regional demand. The state anticipates a major asset from a thriving apple industry in coming years.
A Metropolitan Magazine analysis argues Japan seeks food and markets, not war, noting Japan’s population growth, rising taxes on staple foods, and large cotton imports. It cites farmers and workers migrating to Formosa, Korea, Manchuria, Saghalien, the Philippines, and Hawaii, with a private company expanding Pacific concessions to house more Japanese and feed home demand.
A local effort by several young ladies to establish a circulating library gains momentum. The project, once small, has grown to substantial proportions and promises rapid growth, seen as a germ of a potential splendid public library. The motive is noble and the organizers deserve support.
Analysis of President Wilson's cabinet choices shows strong Southern representation with Daniels, McReynolds, Burleson from North Carolina Tennessee and Texas, plus McAdoo from New York. The piece argues the South supplies capable leaders and that Democratic strength rests in the region, predicting harmony between Wilson and his advisers.
Growing support for arbitration replaces strikes as employers and workers seek fair board decisions. The Erdman act governs the process in a major case between forty four eastern railroads and thirty five thousand firemen, with no appeal from the arbitrators and both sides bound by the result. Arbitration is praised as reducing losses and promoting understanding across labor and capital and even nations when disputes are suitable for arbitration.
The First Methodist church members condemn sensational crime reporting in newspapers citing salacious details of scandals and murders. The Banner supports cleaner, non explicit coverage and urges a broad public protest to curb such material for readers including families and younger audiences.
The Confederate Veteran of Nashville appeals to Southern readers for renewed support to prevent dwindling circulation. It praises its role in preserving Southern data and staunchly avoids bitterness while urging younger people to back the periodical’s mission.
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