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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
4
The Athens Banner details delivery options and subscription rates for daily, weekly, and Sunday editions. It lists pricing in various periods, payment methods, and advance payment requirements, typical of a local newspaper notice.
The Atlanta Constitution's Home-Coming edition for Georgians at the state fair in Atlanta is heralded as magnificent and full of valuable historical articles. Editor Clark Howell is praised for journalistic excellence as the paper is commended for readers to file away for future use.
Georgia votes to create Ben Hill County honoring the famed orator Benjamin Hill. The Banner congratulates Georgia on naming a county after a great citizen who defended the state in Congress and faced national attacks with resolve.
Solicitor General Charles D. Hill leads the case against sixty African American defendants charged with murdering Officer James Heard in the Brownsville riot in Fulton county. Indictment portrays the evidence as conclusive and marks a historic mass murder trial for the county.
The Banner argues Clarke County should move the county court house to downtown to better serve business needs. Judge Brand urged the grand jury to consider disposal of the present property as a saleable residence lot and to finance a new building with minimal tax impact.
Among Atlanta ministers who contributed articles after the Gate City riot Dr A R Holderby presents a position on the negro question and the response to recent events in Atlanta papers.
The speaker Dr. Holder argues that intellectual schooling alone fails to curb crime and that higher education without moral and religious training worsens social risk. He calls for a return to first principles emphasizing religious instruction and the gospel of peace rather than more firearms in the South.
The article profiles former Cuban president Palma, now seventy three and nearly penniless after losing estates and stepping down from power. It notes his early reformist role, wartime support for independence, and ongoing respect as a sincere patriot despite past criticisms and current financial hardship.
In Georgia's state election, the socialist gubernatorial candidate drew very few votes. Atlanta recorded only eight socialist votes, suggesting statewide support is negligible. Estimates indicate Osborne likely earned under twenty votes out of over seventy five thousand, as Georgians show little appetite for socialist doctrines.
The Banner laments a fatal drag accident on a main street where a fast driving negro driver struck and killed Mr Hberbart’s young child. It calls for strict ordinances and enforcement to curb reckless driving and protect citizens.
A discussion argues for industrial education to aid mill children facing poverty and long hours. The Banner supports schools offering higher common subjects and industrial training, citing Columbus as a precedent and urging time, funding, and patience to establish mills city schools as part of a broader settlement.
The piece argues that labor unions fear immigration may lower wages but supports admitting skilled, thrifty immigrants. It notes labor shortages in the South for farming, especially cotton, and cites rising global demand for cotton, suggesting more land exists but labor supply remains the key constraint.
The author argues that Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay victory marks a turning point toward imperialism for the United States. He warns that expansion to the Philippines Porto Rico Cuba and potentially Panama and Canada could shift government away from republican ideals toward centralized power, urging the Democratic Party to resist this trend.
The Georgia law barring under fourteen from factory work creates a schooling obligation for child workers. Educators and philanthropists must design proper education during required attendance, addressing the challenge of where these children will receive instruction.
President Roosevelt has not filled a Supreme Court vacancy and may seek a southern appointee. Secretary Taft is groomed for the presidency and Moody declines. South has jurists but most are Democrats, so a Republican from the region is unlikely though a southern Republican judge could be named. Justice White remains the sole southern member.
The article argues for investing in a contemporary furniture plant in Athens citing timber, rail access, and labor. It cites North Carolina’s rise in furniture production from 44 to 105 plants between 1900 and 1905, with capital and output growing, led by High Point’s development and homegrown hardwood use. It notes a Cordell store showing furniture made by Newberry College students in North Carolina to illustrate local talent and industrial spirit. It urges further young local training to fuel state industrial growth.
The piece cites the Boston Transcript on South Carolina’s plan to attract European immigrants via Charleston to solve labor shortages. It warns large immigrant inflows could reshape Southern politics and force changes in methods to keep a one party system, while noting immigrants may align with democracy and boost industrial growth.
The grand jury and local leaders praise moving the court house downtown as a business prudent, low cost goal. The current property could fetch a good price, enabling a city school conversion with modest expenditure. The Banner expects commissioners to act decisively and relocate the building in a practical, centralized site.
The Banner argues Athens offers a welcoming climate for events and audiences for years. It frames Athens as a prime venue or host city, urging officials and residents to embrace such opportunities and showcase local culture.
The article notes ongoing efforts to manage the political environment and predicts continued emphasis on this approach. It frames the situation as persistent and central to current affairs.
Atlanta invites German Americans from Georgia and nearby states to an all day festival October 15 at Piedmont Park with welcomes by Governor Terrell and Mayor Woodward. Dr. Charles J. Hexamer of Philadelphia will speak on issues vital to German Americans in the south alongside singing societies and traditional customs.
The mayor and council issued a one month notice requiring all drivers to keep to the right on city streets. The notice expired yesterday and police begin strict enforcement this morning. Drivers must obey or face court action. residents were duly informed.
Gov Terrell has called Prof Joseph B Stewart of the University of Georgia to help arrange the curriculum for eleven new agricultural high schools in the state under the recent legislative act. Stewart and a Washington department expert are at work on the proposed curriculum, a difficult but important task as demand grows for more technological and trades schools.
Atlanta Ga Oct 9 after 17 years at the head of the Georgia experiment station at Griffin it seems likely Captain R J Red will retire at the directors meeting in Griffin on Wednesday Martin V Calvin of Augusta appears the likely successor Calvin who has served Richmond county in the legislature is expected to be named if elected the position pays 2000 a year and would likely be the station's only personnel change Horden Starnes and Professor Willoughby in charge of dairy work are expected to be re elected.
Mr. Charles D. Campbell of Tampa Florida buys an interest in Dozier Realty Company Athens and will become a citizen of Athens. He gains authority to transact any business for the firm and plans to relocate with his wife and children, inviting friends to call.
Secretary of State Phil Cook warns corporations to register by November first or face a $50 fine. Many in the city have not complied, and notices have gone out stressing legal requirements and penalties.
Mrs. A Hayes reports her mother Mrs. Jefferson Davis is dangerously ill in New York City. Hayes leaves Colorado Springs for bedside as a physician’s note hints at an overworked stomach and the need for digestion aid.
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