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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
A long, fragmented set of notes from Georgia political commentary covers Terrell and Guerry, Roosevelt, labor unions, be stock, and local races. It notes Forsyth speeches boosting Terrell, counties shifting, Alabama primaries, and newspaper wars over the beef trust and food policy, with mentions of Athens, Valdosta, Savannah, Macon, Atlanta, and Warrenton.
Governor Candler declines to back the current candidate and voices strong support for Joe Terrell. He praises Terrell as lovable, brilliant, self-made, and conservative, predicting he would be a splendid governor for Georgia.
In Stewart County the Democratic primary Saturday saw B F Hawes long time Superior court clerk defeated by G B R Brown. Hon G Y Harrell was nominated for representative. A Georgia exchange favors editors taking legislative seats to reform the state. A Waycross citizen poll shows Terrell leading for Governor. Senator McLaurin says he will not run for the Senate in South Carolina and will skip the state Democratic convention.
The Banner defends its editorial autonomy regarding Dr Wa H Young and a card he published. It states it alone judges what is news, notes that the discussed matters occurred in open conference, and that reporters would have handled more if details were secured, but it will not yield to outside judgment.
The report critiques Sam Jones as politically vague claiming no party, then attacking Democrats and Republicans. It accuses him of insults and self praise while promoting Guerry, fearing his unsteady influence across Florida.
The article notes Hon. Joseph M. Terrell seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, supported by a broad network of strong friends across Georgia. It cites his Greenville pastor praising him at the Georgia Baptist convention in Rome and mentions endorsements from leading men statewide, including a tribute by Hon. John Temple Graves in Macon.
The Daughters of the Confederacy plan a Winnie Davis Memorial dormitory on the State Normal School campus in Savannah. The $15,000 hall has about $6,000 raised, with $4,500 donated by the General Education Board. The project honors a noble woman and aids daughters of Confederate veterans by providing independent living.
The Banner praises growing Northern and Western openness to a Southern man as president on the national Democratic ticket. It cites Henry G. Turner, A. O. Bacon, Hokey Smith, and other Georgians as examples of strong Southern presidential timber ready for national leadership, urging Georgia to demand recognition.
Daugsters and granddaughters of Confederate veterans urge public support as they plan a memorial ball and furnishings. They note thousands of dollars are needed and hope to provide scholarships. The group emphasizes praise for their work and asks contributions to aid a worthy cause.
The Banner urges local cooperation to gather daily city news, asking residents to call the office and share items. It emphasizes advertiser support, better typography, and public usefulness, noting readers’ input shapes coverage and appearance.
A reader protests a Banner report on a Baptist church dispute, calling it sensational and inaccurate. The letter defends church privacy, asserts harmony, and argues for careful coverage while praising Athens Board of Trade plans to unite business leaders and grow the city.
A fragmented ad style note touts One Minute Cough Care for coughs colds and chest troubles promising rapid relief. Mentions Sareocare Sareocare for coughs croup grip bronchitis and Tang troubles claims best results and urges act now targeting families and workers with safety and quick landings.
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