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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
The Athens Banner announces subscription prices for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions. Rates include 5.00 yearly, 2.50 half year, 1.25 quarter year, or 0.10 weekly for daily and weekly 1.00 yearly, 0.50 half year. Cash in advance. payments by express, money order, or registered letter.
Citizens grow wary as Gov. Smith’s campaign faces scrutiny from Little Envestigatis and Joe Brown supporters. The address of Mr. Prowal in Georgie County and the resulting public reaction push voters to seek truth and favor Joe Brown for governor.
A Georgia newspaper column denounces dirty campaign tactics by circulating an edicular accusing Joseph M. Brown of endorsing racial social equality. It cites a New York dinner with black and white attendees and a Barnesville speech, condemning the instigator as an unworthy citizen and calling out insinuations aimed at Brown.
The South and several states have largely endorsed William J Bryan, despite some opposition. Supporters call him the only nominee with a real chance at Denver, arguing unity within the Democratic Party is essential to win the presidential election.
A clipped editorial notes the Republican party is imprudently lavish, contrasting its image of thrift with perceived excesses. It argues party conduct lacks economical discipline and hints at broader questions about fiscal restraint within the group.
A fragmented critique argues that indirect taxes and tariff policies burden citizens as Congress with Democratic control faces bills near one billion dollars. The piece questions fiscal restraint and warns of continued overreach if the party remains in power.
A critical column argues Congress has adjourned without meaningful reform despite higher spending. It contends party-driven obstruction blocked taxation cuts and essential laws, decries partisan gamesmanship, and urges voters to favor Democrats to heal the nation and unite the country.
The South stands behind Bryan in the Denver convention with Alabama showing strong support for his race. Minnesota Governor Johnson has friends in the region but the majority favor Bryan and will register their choice. Georgia and other Southern states show unity, urging Democrats to unite and back Bryan to give the party its best chance since Cleveland in 1892.
The article notes fevers on high elevations and malaria at lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as the effective remedy to overcome climate affections lassitude jaundice fever and debility. Sold with guarantee at W. Smith & Bro W. R. Palmer & Son drug stores price 50 cents.
Georgia Treasurer defends record against criticisms by W. Speer. He addresses law on depositories, bank examinations, deposits in Neal Bank and Fourth National Bank, past bank failures, and claims about his supervision and absences while in office. The reply argues proper adherence to law and emphasizes stability over eight years of service.
Mr Speer accuses Treasurer Park of failing to provide prisent or business records and calls for a comparative review of accounts. He accepts the challenge and offers to exchange personal cards while signaling doubts about Park’s capacity to administer state affairs amid accusations of provocation.
A long advertisement touts Chamberlain's Calle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure for cholera and diarrhoea. It claims three decades of reliability and notes it is pleasant when mixed with water and sugar. Sold by HT R Palmer & Son, WP Get e Trap me, Car ning, B C McEvoy, Orr Drug Co.
In Port Worth and North Fort Worth a catastrophic Trinity river flood followed a heavy rainfall, with seven dead reported and more than five thousand homeless. Rail lines and interurban service collapsed as water rose above all records, washing away stock, bridges, and piers while rescue workers searched for missing people.
New York on May 25 reports Tammany delegates and wards preparing for a Denver Democratic Convention. Big political maneuvering, peace gestures among factions, and anxieties over leadership reflect a party aiming to unite in presidential year.
An advertorial contrasts modern machines with the human body and promotes Stuart’s Buchee and Juniper as a universal tonic. It claims relief from kidney disease bladder issues diabetes dropsy headaches back pain loss of appetite debility insomnia rheumatism and nervousness. The product is offered at one dollar per bottle with a free sample available from Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co. Atlanta GA.
Thousands visited the ships of the Atlantic battleship meet in Seattle for festivities. Seven thousand bluejackets left stores to enjoy events. Elaborate plans for a big parade were announced with naval and military units from Forts Casey Flagler Worden and others to participate. State and city officials, military officers, and ship commanders will review the procession from Second Avenue and Stewart Street.
Washington May 25 Brigadier General Alexander McKenzie chief of engineers United States Army is placed on the retired list due to age. A Wisconsin native and 1864 Military Academy graduate he served in the Civil War and later directed engineering corps work including harbor improvements and disbursements running into many millions. The article notes only one scandal in the department since the republic’s founding and mentions Carter and Green in context of the era’s contractor ties.
The Jacksonville Times Union notes the pendulum swinging back toward a sane constitutional balance.
Powerful prohibition leaders surge against the Hoke Smith campaign while the liquor forces appear to lag in Brown’s political fight. Strong figures push for anti saloon measures as the race tightens in public view.
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