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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner notes subscription rates for the Athens Banker and Banner papers, praises Confederate Veterans, and comments on Taft Ballinger politics, Peary Cook polar tales, Georgia prosperity, and local events. It also covers Athens hosting the Georgia Division of Confederate Veterans and the Hudson Fulton celebration.
The piece reports that President Taft failed to convincingly defend the Aldrich tariff. It cites New Orleans Daily States and other papers, noting that most editors view the tariff as a failed promise. It argues that the public sought bread but received a stone and highlights contradictions in Taft’s figures versus independent analyses.
Captain A Hicks of Pittsburgh denounces American holdings in the Philippines. He says the islands are worthless to the United States and that millions spent have yielded little. natives resent rule, a standing army is kept, and profit remains far off. Dewey’s blows are seen as wasted investment.
The article argues that the Cook versus Peary North Pole discovery debate may never be settled in a universally accepted way. It compares ongoing controversies like Crawford Long’s ether anesthesia claim with contested recognitions across regions and nations, noting Congress often failed to decide definitive honors.
The University of Georgia reports a new all time attendance high, surpassing the previous 503 mark. Officials credit support for the curriculum, stricter entrance standards, and high school preparation, with trustees and the chancellor expressing pride in the record-setting showing.
President Taft rejects pacifying western insurgents and endorses the Aldrich tariff as the best ever. He places insurgents on notice to return to loyalty or leave the party, signaling a high stakes struggle that could shape a democratic Congress next November.
In Athens a persistent building cycle has continued for three years with no idle construction. Storefronts rise in the business district while new residences surge, driven by incoming merchants. The city’s population likely grows, and the census next year should show Athens ahead among Georgia cities.
The American Bankers Association pitch for a great central bank, reportedly backed by President Taft, fails to win broad public support. The piece cites past U S attempts and New York World commentary noting fierce sectional and political resistance, predicting endless campaigns and log rolling if such a system were adopted.
Edward H Harriman died possessed of a fortune estimated between one hundred and one hundred fifty million dollars. His will was brief, granting the entire estate to his wife as sole executrix and beneficiary, a practical, family tribute that avoided court entanglements and reflected the couple’s partnership amid a era of millionaire scandal.
The piece argues Mexico lacks real republican rights under Diaz. It notes opposition is suppressed by a strong will and standing army, with a controlled ballot. Upon Diaz’s death, it predicts revolution and lively times as the opposition finally bursts free, though timing uncertain.
The article notes broad economic improvements across the United States. Crops yield good returns, especially in the West, with Southern farmers faring well despite a short cotton crop. Industrial activity rises as mills reopen and railroads expect heavy freight, while merchants in Athens report large stock purchases and optimism for fall and winter profits.
The article argues for practical hand training in larger schools while preserving core studies. It cautions against overemphasizing crafts at the expense of classical subjects, noting lasting benefits from both mental discipline and vocational skills for adulthood.
Public editorial calls for severe, swift punishment for ministers who persuade young girls in their congregations to elope. It condemns Rev. Wallace Stuckey, cites Rome Tribune Herald, and urges stronger laws and decisive action to deter such offenses.
President Taft has won Southern support on key issues while avoiding alienating Democratic principles. Secretary Dickinson urged backing in Nashville, saying the South will back him when he acts rightly on the negro question and related matters. The Atlanta Georgian notes Texas Bailey support waning, and cotton prices rise, lifting farmer optimism.
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