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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
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The Atlanta Journal editor Gray suffers a total loss from the failure of Augusta firm Inman & Co. Press colleagues and Georgia friends express deep sympathy and hope his property remains intact despite the reports of the collapse. Gratitude for his legal and editorial work is noted as thousands hold him in esteem.
The piece argues that early Democratic donor pressure faded for Parker in 1904 and warns a similar scheme may backfire against John A. Johnson. It credits Bryan as the eventual Democratic nominee and accuses a faction close to Republicans of manipulating the process for their own ends.
The Chattanooga News urges youth to enter public life for service while The Manufacturers' Record cautions that youthful zeal can impair governance. It argues for measured public service and warns against emotions driving legislation. The piece then shifts to note the South’s cotton mill growth, urging local readers to investigate mill development.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a sweeping rise in southern cotton mills from 1860 to today. It compares 1860 figures—186 mills, 52,955 spindles across Maryland and southern states—to current totals of over 14 mills and more than 10 million spindles. Georgia leads then, now gave way to the Carolinas, Alabama shows growth, and the mill sector is framed as a major economic engine supporting families, schooling, and wider opportunities.
In Atlanta a split within the anti saloon league over endorsing Gov. Smith ends 7 to 6 with seven members signaling support while six oppose. The meeting leader says the vote reflects personal views, not a formal endorsement. Prohibitionists see the issue as settled for the gubernatorial race though some fear a new rule by the Hoke Smith committee that shifts power to larger counties.
The piece argues Democrats must nominate William Jennings Bryan at the Denver convention to win. It quotes Congressman Shackelford urging South Carolina and the South to instruct delegates for Bryan to preserve political ties and protect Democratic gains. If Bryan is nominated, Democrats expect to regain seats. if not, they anticipate defeats.
Congressman Hamilton, Iowa's sole Democratic representative, predicts strong odds for a Bryan led ticket and Allison re nomination to carry Iowa. Henry Watterson of the Courier Journal urges unity behind Bryan, urging Democrats to rally for the donkey and the flag on equality for all.
A May 1 anniversary of Manila Bay passed with little public notice in Washington and across the country. The piece contrasts the sparse commemoration of the Spanish American War with the lasting memory and reverence for the Civil War among communities along and beyond the Mason-Dixon line. The author notes enduring devotion to Civil War memory versus limited impact of later conflicts.
The New York World lauds Senator Joseph W. Bailey for winning Texas primaries and facing a fierce intra party challenge. It notes Bailey risked his Senate seat to seek a popular verdict, insisting the delegation leadership to Denver be earned by vindication. The piece emphasizes Southern values and accountability in politics amid a heated dispute over the Standard Oil revelations.
The joint commission on postal methods favors removing politics from post office management and placing control under a presidentially appointed officer with assistants. It notes excess accounting detail and machinery, urging streamlined operation for better service.
A commission urges removing the post office from politics and placing general supervisory control under a nonpartisan framework. It notes a cash business exceeding 200 million dollars annually and argues for modern business methods to cut costs and improve service, predicting congressional action and eventual law.
Capt Wilmer Hyomei touts a dry antiseptic air drawn from Australian eucalyptus to treat chronic catarrh asthma bronchitis coughs and colds. He claims relief after using two Hyomei bottles and notes a lifetime inhaler included in the $1.00 outfit with a money back guarantee from H R Paler & Sons.
Judge Twiggs a Savannah attorney has issued a challenge to Savannah Press editor P A Stovall for a joint debate. He will present Joe Brown as his candidate and Stovall will present Hoke Sutth as his counterpart, amid a 7,000 voter registry goal with progress noted for white and black voters.
Agents for several European collectors attended Frankfort to witness the opening of Geo Alex of Hamburg ising and medals sale. The auction features over 4000 lots, including what is believed to be the first coin issued in America tied to Sir Walter Raleigh's failed 1854 colony plan. The collection highlights early Spanish coins central to New World circulation.
Albany May 11 The general assembly convened in extra session by gubernatorial call of Hughes. Opinion differs on what can be achieved but the governor is expected to push through anti race track legislation the regular session refused to enact.
The ad touts human body as a superior machine and promotes Stuart's Buchy and Juniper as a universal remedy. It claims to relieve kidney diseases bladder catarrh diabetes dropsy gravel headache dyspepsia back pain loss of appetite debility neuralgia sleeplessness rheumatism and nervousness. Packaged for one dollar per bottle with a free sample offer from Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co Atlanta Ga.
Washington May 11 cornerstone laid for the Bureau of American Republics office building in a ceremony led by President Roosevelt with Carnegie as a major donor. The project aims to foster closer ties among the American republics, with a marble Georgian structure to rise on Van Ness Park facing Potomac Park.
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