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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
The Athens Banner discusses Thanksgiving readiness, local economic optimism, proposed fair, hotel needs, and political opinions. It notes business closings on Thanksgiving, urges purchases before the holiday, and references national figures and tariff debates with a mix of local and regional commentary.
Editor Hearn and others voice support for Georgia primaries and state institutions. Taylor’s Stead pushes capital improvements and depot funding. Lawmakers back the University and State Normal School. Hult seeks railroad commissioner post. Terrell’s reform record praised. Winder waterworks push gains momentum. Coler’s precinct vote noted. The Atlanta Constitution dispatches Ed Broffy. Pennsylvania coal strike referenced. Senator Clay’s six year term celebrated.
A historical note explains that the army reduction from 70 000 to 60 000 does not retire officers or disband units. Infantry and cavalry lose 15 to 15 men per company or troop, while overall manpower remains above 100 000. Re-enlistments and War Department authority shape the true size.
The Peor’s Manual figures for the year ending June 30, 1902 reveal a railroad boom with 198000 miles in operation, 115000 miles new since 1892, gross earnings over 1.6 billion, net earnings near 588 million, and 80729 locomotives alongside 1479 thousand freight cars. Despite vast growth, orders lag and car production cannot keep pace, signaling strong national prosperity and rising demand for rail capacity. The Banner also argues Valdosta’s success with agricultural fairs and a new $75,000 hotel demonstrates what Athens could achieve with similar efforts, urging a permanent agricultural fair and hotel development to spur local growth.
The Savannah News urges against abolishing the death penalty in Georgia. It argues fear of punishment deters crime, notes life terms can lead to early pardons, and cites Michigan where life sentences failed to prevent violent acts, implying restoration of capital punishment would benefit society and taxpayers.
Editors applaud federal effort to protect forests rivers and mountains of the Southern Appalachian region. They cite benefits to timber supply soil erosion control and water power while urging government control of existing irrigation means to develop a practical forestry school and health resort for the Atlantic slope and interior.
A brief notice highlights two pressing needs linked to an upcoming agricultural fair and a town banquet. The fragment hints at community events meant to address local concerns and mobilize residents for collective action. Further details are not legible.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical medicine offering cost effective relief. It claims to purify and enrich the blood curing pimples eczema and eruptions and restoring energy and appetite. The testimonial from Mina Errix Cotonine of Washington D C endorses its reliability and promise to cure.
Judge Rowell warned merchants in Clarke county that state law requiring seats for women workers may be violated and instructed grand jury to investigate. The day’s docket included a divorce grant in Mattie Thompson v Jos Thompson and a plaintiff verdict in Holliday v Weatherly. A child’s foot injury was treated with Cham berlain’s Pain Balm, with rapid relief.
Dr R H Thomas, a diamond robber, was found guilty in Fulton Superior Court and sentenced by Judge Roan to four years in the penitentiary. The judge expressed sympathy for his family but emphasized society's need for justice after the defendant admitted taking the rings and later blaming the woman.
Business men of Athens vote to close all stores on Thanksgiving Day November 27. Retail grocers join, urging residents to shop Wednesday. Citizens urged to forego country trading on Thanksgiving. church services planned. Signatures show broad merchant support led by Tom Elder.
Georgia football announces that practices will be closed to the public for the remainder of the season. Manager Heyward posted the bulletin, stating no spectators will view afternoon sessions. The team prepares for Friday’s game with Davidson, with high expectations despite Davidson’s strong schedule.
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