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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Banner mentions a future park in Athena, Methodist church name change, a bank theft sentence, Queen Lil’s appeal, competing Panama Expo claims, boiler safety debates, Peary in Rome audience questions, tariff politics in Ohio, New England’s Margaret Fuller anniversary, and Dr. Bachman’s honorable election as moderator, highlighting regional sentiments and ongoing affairs.
The article notes Athens has hosted many conventions and shows strong results from them. It highlights the upcoming Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia gathering with over two thousand attendees. It urges Athens to bid for additional large conventions in 1911 to secure multiple events.
The University of Georgia reports to the Chancellor that the current term ends with unusually strong results. Attendance and quality of student work improved across classes, and the curriculum and faculty strength show continued growth under Chancellor Barrow.
The article argues the Republican Party strayed from Lincoln's ideals, becoming allied with the rich and monopolists. It cites Lincoln on the eternal struggle between right and wrong, equity for humanity versus divine rights of kings, condemning privileges that earn bread for others.
Editorial attacks the white slave trade highlighting indictments in New York and other cities. It calls for harsher penalties, stronger laws, and determined officials to eradicate the crime and punish perpetrators, insisting the current law is inadequate and the offenders deserve severe punishment.
A newspaper note urges U S senators to keep to the record and avoid misquoting General Lee about General Grant. It cites Borah's attributed claim and asserts Lee never praised Grant fulsomely, emphasizing accuracy and restraint in historical references.
The piece reports Republicans griping that regulars cannot sway insurgent senators and have given up compromise. Democrats are urged to stay united and oppose watered down bills, while Republicans push for changes to win Democratic votes. The piece portrays a grand old scrap continuing among rivals.
The Indianapolis News reports a growing push for automatic compensation for workplace injuries. Governors and leaders discuss a system reducing litigation, blaming none in most accidents, and stressing alignment between employers and workers to curb costs for all.
The article argues U S possession of the Philippines has produced little overall benefit despite growing trade. It notes costs in money and lives, questions future expenses, and contends that while imports from the Philippines doubled and exports rose over fifty percent last year, these gains do not offset the ongoing and potential future burdens of maintaining the islands.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes debates on rising prices echo ancient issues. It traces bread at 3 cents in Periclean Greece, Diocletian era costs, and wage levels from Xenophon to Massachusetts during the Revolution, arguing modern living costs stretch but outpace past affluence.
Theodore Roosevelt shows a peace side in a Christiania address to the king and queen and Nobel Committee. He urges a League of Peace with enforceable power, arbitration, and Hague Tribunal expansion, arguing nations must defend themselves until an international police power exists.
The article notes Governor Brown remains calm about a potential bid for re election. He continues his official duties while politics brew, planning to speak after farmers plant and the Democratic executive committee sets a primary date. If he campaigns it will mirror his prior bid and end with his succession as governor.
Tidbits from Thomas Jefferson emphasize temperance in study and work, early rising, avoiding novel reading, kindness to all beings, speaking well of others, loyalty to friends and country, and practical financial restraint. He urges caution in disputes, avoiding procrastination, and not borrowing trouble, all in a frame of prudent, ethical conduct.
Secretary Ballinger uses his cabinet clout to fire Kerby after Kerby testified that President Taft used a letter prepared by Assistant Attorney General Lawler. The move follows Taft’s admission of some truth in Kerby’s testimony, raising questions about how much was known earlier. Ballinger’s irritability and mounting tension signal a tense political moment.
The article notes ongoing New York Hall of Fame voting with prior controversy over omissions like Stonewall Jackson and Edgar Allan Poe. It argues selections reflect a narrow view, urges representative choices, and touches on public interest while recalling history and a calm spring outlook.
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