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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
4
Athens readers hear calls for a Woodrow Wilson club and civic crusades against flies while Georgia sports hopes shift toward Atlanta. The piece praises Athens growth, Chamber of Commerce activity, depot upgrades, and politics with hints on potential senatorial and gubernatorial races.
A Jackson ville Times-Union opinion attacks federal bookkeeping waste. It cites Senator Aldrich on government inefficiency and questions why $300,000,000 in idle treasury gold is kept idle instead of funding roads and drainage. The piece urges modern, practical banking and the use of funds to spur growth.
Athens aims to secure major conventions to boost city profile and economy. The Grand Commandery of Georgia will gather this year with prominent citizens, while talks continue on inviting the Grand Lodge K P to Athens for 1912 or 1913. Citizens are urged to support invitations and efforts to host future gatherings.
The proposed income tax amendment has a slim chance to join the U S Constitution. Twenty nine states have ratified it and six more are needed, with possible extra votes if Arizona and New Mexico join soon. A seven state tally including Connecticut Delaware New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Wisconsin and Florida would decide adoption, but several of these appear likely to oppose. The article notes strong opposition to surrendering state tax powers and forecasts possible shifts as states reconsider their support.
The Atlanta Constitution offers to underwrite a Democratic senatorial primary to reflect the will of Georgia voters but the state party executive committee and most committeemen oppose such an election. Citizens should voice their wishes to representatives. other avenues exist, but primaries remain the most effective means.
A critique argues circular advertising fails to reach recipients as servants discard flyers, wasting money. It cites New York Times and Louisville Courier Journal noting newspaper ads reach more households in Greater New York and cost less per reader, urging advertisers to switch to newspaper space for greater impact.
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce hosts visiting officials as a state chamber movement is promoted. The tour aims to organize a statewide body with July convention in Barnesville featuring representatives from towns and cities across Georgia to join the effort.
Opponents in Congress employ every argument to block the reciprocity measure. They praise annexation rhetoric to sway Canadian sentiment, though no real likelihood exists of Canada joining the United States. The piece urges supporters to push the bill through the Senate to Taft’s desk.
President Taft faced questions on the Free List amid talk of tariff revision and Canadian reciprocity. The Birmingham Age Herald notes his remarks were incidental to broader tariff discussion and suggests insurgent senators may push the measure, while predicting cautious veto risk and outlining the political stakes for 1912.
Ohio Governor Harmon seeks Democratic nomination while New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson emerges as rival front runner. The piece urges Southern and Eastern backing for Wilson, notes Harmon’s strong party service and ongoing pro-Harmon push, led by Lieutenant Governor Hugh L. Nichols, and calls Georgia to organize Wilson Clubs to propel his bid.
Article urges practical steps to eradicate hookworm disease. Cites successful government campaigns in Puerto Rico, noting over 300000 cases cured and the island nearly free. Warns against regional blame and stresses decisive local action to reduce illness and lost productivity.
Justice Joseph R. Lamar and a full bench uphold the governments right to enact rules for national forests. The decision states the United States may prohibit use and set terms for its land indefinitely, reinforcing federal ownership powers over public property and forest management.
Dates of historical figures and events are listed with errors and garbled names. Notable entries include Governor William Bradford’s death in 1667, Pontiac’s Detroit blockade starting 1763, Zenas Crane’s birth 1777, and James Barrie 1860. The piece also recalls Blavatsky, Schiller, Brougham, and Weston, with scattered commentary on politics and society.
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