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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
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An American authority cites Dr Takaki on Japanese diet and bone build. Rice and vegetables supply endurance with small statures supporting heavy loads and feats of strength. General Hamilton's writings on Japanese soldiers praise their physical qualities.
The article argues a Democratic victory is likely in the upcoming congressional elections. It cites internal Republican divisions over the statehood, Philippine, and railroad bills as weakening factors. It predicts Judge Griggs may win the congressional contest, while noting off year patterns favor Democrats.
A historic stance urges Porto Ricans to target northern factories and trusts rather than U S rice from the South. The piece argues Washington officials favor North over South and warns against harming southern industries while advising a broader European trade shift.
A brief note predicts a respectful hearing from Congress but warns that striking at Southern industries will not yield gains and may simply create further delay or hardship.
Europe faces widespread political unrest as governments waver. The Algiers conference edges toward a Morocco policing decision that could spark Franco German tensions. France deals with a fragile cabinet after a vote of no confidence while Portugal damps royal dissatisfaction. Austria Hungary and Russia loom as potential threats amid aging rulers.
The Savannah News analyzes German aims at Algeciras suggesting Berlin seeks a principle allowing it to claim special rights in minor territories, potentially enabling influence in Holland. It argues such aims threaten peace and could provoke war if France loses Moroccan policing.
The New York Evening Post denounces Gen Charles H Grosvenor of Ohio after his Republican primary loss. It notes his long congressional career and rumors of possible consular or federal posts while questioning his public record and appeal to voters. It questions why he retained support and what he has accomplished.
Senator Hale of Maine introduces a bill for a 10 million-dollar appropriation to build an armored cruiser named Constitution. The vessel, described as unsinkable and self-preserving, would use Columbia Safety Steamship patents and reach 24 000 tons with 20 knots speed and a lighter draft.
An expert in naval matters praised the Columbia Safety Steamship Company guidance and yacht plans while Senator Hale, with long naval experience, introduced a senate bill proposing a non-sinkable, noncapsizable warship concept, claiming it is practical and valuable.
In a heated platform plank Col James M Smith advocates dividing state school funds by race, funding white and negro schools from white and negro taxpayers. The Macon Telegraph reply cites opposition and asks what benefit education of the negro brings to white workers, sharing anecdotes of labor and claims of racial clash and opposition to using white taxes for negro schooling.
The joint statehood bill faces a Senate debate with Arizona opposing a merger with New Mexico. Senator Dick of Ohio seeks a vast 235000 square mile state, arguing population concerns and potential two new seats, while critics note Texas-like rights to partition and future population growth. The Washington Post weighs proposals for possible two states when populations allow.
The discussion asserts vast western lands like Arizona New Mexico and Kansas can become fruitful with settlement. It notes Colorado’s rise as an agricultural state and argues that home rule supports letting residents decide statehood, questioning Senator Dick's separate statehood proviso.
The piece cites Chicago Chronicle and Philadelphia Ledger reflects that southern white society, with its tolerance toward colored workers, offers better livelihood for Black laborers than the North where political and social privileges hinder employment. It notes skilled Black workers fare better south, with examples of honest work and employment by Southern contractors and stores in Mobile.
Henry Crol Jr of Beaverton Michigan credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing severe bowel trouble while traveling in Suffolk Virginia. A traveling salesman urged the bottle and he now recommends it, warning travelers to carry it. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Former Congressman Perry Belmont writes to William Pitt Mitchell denying Roosevelt is a born Democrat. He argues Roosevelt is a lifelong Republican partisan and a disciple of Hamilton, while noting concessions to railroad interests and the role of Root and bankers in supporting the president.
The article discusses evidence of a moon atmosphere and its implications for life, noting it could support some forms but not human habitation. It contrasts cosmic possibilities with earthly limits and mentions remedies like Electric Bitters as general tonics for ailments.
Reports from St. Petersburg on March 12 describe extremist groups pressing anti autocracy agitation. A “league of the Russian people” held services at the Alexandrovsky monastery and a public meeting at the Horse Guards Hall where leaders urged followers to kill Jews and hang Count Witte. Prince Mestchersky attacks bureaucracy and drafts a proclaims against Jews accusing them of Russia’s woes while calling for violence to prevent the national assembly from meeting.
An Athens advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney related backache and urinary issues, warning that untreated problems lead to diabetes or Bright's disease. Testimonial by P. G. Robinson describes relief within forty eight hours after using the remedy, with sale through H. R. Palmer & Bona and Foster Milburn Co. as agents.
Cited ad urges prompt treatment of a cold to prevent pneumonia. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is recommended to cure the cold and counteract lung trouble tendencies. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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