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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists subscription prices and payment methods. The New York Evening Post comments on the Morè massacre, criticizing extravagant praise for Mount Dajo and warning of political strife as reform efforts unfold in New York amid calls to purge Orr Odell and Platt.
The article reports Leonard Wood denying Manila claims that American soldiers killed women and children at Dajo mountain in Jolo during the Moros battle. It argues Wood’s promotion relied on his Rough Rider status with Roosevelt, and questions Roosevelt’s support if cruelty reports prove true.
The Charleston News and Courier discusses Col Harvey’s praise of Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton University, citing his intellect as lucid and his grasp of fundamentals. It notes concerns about executive decree and suggests Southern leaders with greater experience may be better suited for the presidency.
A Washington Post critique questions the massacre of Moros at Mt. Dajo, noting 600 Moros including women and children were killed without clear justification. The piece challenges official reports and argues authorities could have avoided the attack by leaving the fugitives.
The article questions whether chess harms the body while noting it is a mental exercise that can be beneficial in moderation. It cites famous players who faced illness or death linked to strain, argues against chess itself being harmful, and warns against excessive play leading to physical deterioration.
The piece reports Judge Alton B. Parker denying future presidential run while boosting a southern candidate, notes conflicting signals on sincerity, and flags a New York rumor of a Cleveland Parker McCieran McCarren alliance to undermine Tammany Hall. It references Roosevelt’s stances on corporate misdoing and campaign money.
The Atlanta Journal and other papers clash over voting rules for the governor and state officers primary. Editors push party loyalty, urging white voters to pledge support for nominees, while others resist changes, arguing for fairness and party integrity amid Watson and Watson-aligned tensions.
The Albany Herald editorial frames the gubernatorial race amid heated primary reforms. It highlights Hoke Smith’s plan for a white primary open to Populists and Republicans, requiring pledges to support current nominees, with backers urged to sustain his stance.
The Darien Gazette rails at Hoke Smith over plans to disfranchise black voters while preserving white voter access. It notes Brantley’s likely congress return, praises Merritt’s past service, questions Johnson’s bid, and predicts a legislature hostile to disenfranchisement unless Smith becomes governor, urging Georgia voters to see through the manipulation.
Fort Gaines Sentinel quotes a Democrat critic declaring no self respecting Democrat will pledge future loyalty to the party. The piece argues bolters lack self-respect and should not be trusted, urging readers to refuse recognition of such figures as they return to the Democratic fold.
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