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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for the Athens Daily Banner and urges a Christian uplift while warning women against trusting other races. It condemns Black people, arguing that the “negro character” is loyal yet dangerous and invokes Uncle Tom imagery to claim protection for white families.
The piece notes a seven percent rise in living costs year over year with meats and staples up. It questions tariff protections favoring producers over workers, and critiques immigration levels that press down wages while costs climb, calling for policy scrutiny amid hardship.
Professor W J Council argues a view of the negro race stressing the pivotal role of women. He contends black women endure poverty and temptations yet remain a noble force, rear white children, and shape the social welfare of the white South amid harsh labor conditions and racial tensions.
Bishop Galloway urged young ministers at the Rome conference to abandon vulgar speech and preach with dignity. He called ministers to be Christ like in speech and conduct, embodying the Man of Galilee as a model of gentleness and purity.
A note on prioritizing practical water projects over grand but uncertain ventures. The quote argues that achievements addressing tangible needs like irrigation and canals hold greater appeal for public leaders than speculative enterprises promising uncertain benefits and potential suffering.
Lt Commander Young reports Cuba's economy in dire straits with sugar priced at 3.18 per 100 pounds versus production costs 8.70. Ten percent of the tobacco crop unsold and awaiting barns. No candidates ready to sign a five dollar check. All successful Cuban industries rely on the United States. annexation means free trade with the United States.
Senator A. O. Bacon, returning from the Philippines, says natives desire independence and will not be governed until they obtain it. He finds natives unfriendly to America and that the country faces a serious problem requiring strict military rule or a liberal government to satisfy the natives.
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune criticizes historian Maclay for proposing to expunge parts of his history. The paper argues he is unfit to write for Naval Academy students and likens him to a teacher bowing to majority opinion on truth.
At the United Textile Workers of America meeting in Washington on Whareday a resolution was adopted denouncing the ship subsidy bill. It calls the measure the worst form of class legislation and asserts it taxes the people to favor syndicates with overflowing coffers. The group pledges equal rights to all and opposes subsidies and gratuities to private interests.
University of Virginia alumni propose honoring founder Thomas Jefferson at the St Louis World's Fair. The faculty asks state lawmakers to fund a replica of the university hall in the fair building. A permanent museum and hall of fame would include a marble statue of Jefferson.
Oklahoma Territory presses for statehood with an estimated population of 450,000, surpassing several small states. The New York World notes vast public lands and unused private tracts, suggesting a "Greater America" within its borders and potential for multiple states.
A Natal Times correspondent urges British to fear a 'peculiar people' taught by unscrupulous leaders to pursue dominion in South Africa. The writer warns of an Amalekite Britisher policy aimed at driving Europeans to the sea and forcing Africans to perform menial labor.
The treasury department labor head, Carroll D Weight, notes strikes have declined as representatives of workers adapt to new methods of seeking recognition. He warns that the once common approach of securing gains may recede, favoring policy over organized action and private or joint central systems.
The Hartford Times notes that a bill proposing no pension for ex Confederates with property over $1,000 or income over $300 would prompt a Congress level cut in Federal pension costs. The paper warns such an act would trim government pension outlays by a third to a half.
Abram Pleser, a Greenwich street tenement restaurant proprietor, was arrested in New York on arson charges after a blaze at 2 am. Firemen found three separate fires with grease spread on woodwork. Sixty two tenants were awakened and safely evacuated from the building.
New York Nov 26 The Journal of Commerce reports that the National Computing Scale company of Cleveland Ohio with 275000 capital will not join the consolidation forming in New York City The total capitalization of the new group reaches 4100000 with 3000000 issued as 1400000 common stock 1150000 preferred stock and 450000 bonds.
Nortonville Kentucky November 26 reports say about 50 armed miners occupy a new camp with 60 charter members and a large tent. Officials fear dispersal will require more troops and plan to retain the camp at the home of the strikers despite county orders.
Mrs H McNeal wife of Dr McNeal of Ann Arbor Mich was swept overboard and drowned when a heavy sea struck the Bergenland off Nantucket early yesterday. Captain Hill reported the loss to the Philadelphia dock after the steamer arrived from Liverpool.
President Roosevelt issues comprehensive lists of military appointments on November 26. War officers promoted include Captains of Infantry James W. Clinton W. A. Burnside Frank C. Bolles Alexander T. Ovonshire Henry H. Eames Robert Field Benjamin M. Hartshorn Jr George Goodale Arthur O. Keewin Weston V. Evans Harry H. Tebbitts Reynolds J. Burt James N. Pickering Dennis R. Nolan Charles E. Russell Frederick W. Lewis Marcus B. Stewart Clarence N. Purdy. Navy appointments include Johnn Buchanan and assistant surgeon ranks.
Morning raid by masked burglars bound and gagged the operator, searched safes of the era, escaped with little money. Perry County sheriff tracked them with bloodhounds. Also reports on war revenue receipts and a Jacksonville infant death.
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