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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
3
The Banner reports seven engineers discharged from the Georgia railroad amid a stalemate with management. A circular memo and requests to resume talks sparked repeated invitations for a real meeting, with the engineers declining until formal discussions occur.
A dispute over a 16th clause of the September 18 1590 pay scale led Georgia railroad engineers to refuse work. Management warned that continuing abstention would violate the agreement and remove them from service. The suspended committee members were offered return to duty, but the group chose to stay off work. A pamphlet detailing correspondence with the engineer committees will be printed for all employees.
Treasurer Hall of the University of Georgia proposes a plan to fund an annual loan for four students unable to meet college costs. Each class would pledge a monthly amount, about twenty five cents per member, to support one beneficiary. The type of student and recipient would be determined by the chancellor, with possible anonymity. The scheme aims as a loan repaid when able, no definite action yet but likely consideration by four classes. Also includes a brief note on Kodol digestive aid testimonials from Mrs Cranfil of Troy, IT.
The State Normal School in Athens appeals to prominent Georgians for support to secure a general assembly appropriation in Atlanta. Officials outline urgent needs including a 250 student dormitory, larger dining facilities, and expanded classrooms to accommodate 402 students and reduce rejections.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway offers round trip tickets to Atlanta for 42.69 including fair admission. Tickets depart daily except Sunday from Oct 7 to Oct 24 with return by Oct 25. Three trains each way daily with good schedules. J Hoke and W E Chrisian, Athens Ga. A G P A, Atlanta Ga.
The display department invites tomorrow visitors to inspect our best posted shoppers and the finest dressed women. View the ladies tailor made suits, study style effects, and note the prices. The stock in its entirety is praised as unrivaled by the department.
The document urges support for expanding a college building to provide adequate facilities and steam heating. George Foster Peabody has donated 810000 conditioned on raising 25000 more, with a need to heat existing and new structures. It also describes a scholarship plan aiding 200 underpaid teachers, enabling them to stay through the fall at personal cost of about 40, while the scholarship covers the rest.
Police uncover two blind tigers operating in homes of Hober Eberhart and Gallie Allen. A negro woman fined $50 for keeping a disorderly house. case against Robert Eberhart to be heard in mayor's court. Possible bound over for higher court. Also includes a local ad for Hoosier parasite and postal note with week ending Oct 7 1003.
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