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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
Athens residents urged unity for improvements and new civic projects while The Banner highlights state issues. Mentions Georgia State Fair in Valdosta, upcoming Winnie Davis Memorial Hall cornerstone events, and local newspaper ambitions with editor Groover’s Columbus Enquirer-Law.
Speaker Henderson visits the temporary White House in Washington and meets President Roosevelt and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. The exchange notes Henderson’s comment on grasping two great presidents as Mitchell and Roosevelt enter. Henderson leaves after a brief call with no further comment.
Commentators note Secretary Shaw’s fatigue with his post and align it with public sentiment. The New York World cites Fire Chief Croker’s misfortune after a rescue and neglect of duty charges. Georgia holds elections on Tuesday with calls for high turnout and strong support for Howard in Athens Clarke County. Governor Jeff Davis of Arkansas, addressing the Sons of Confederate Veterans, denounces attempts to defame his memory.
The text notes a reader-supported comparison of two presidents and laments the Speaker’s failure at a pivotal moment, framing the issue as a public inquiry into leadership.
Mr. Rofas B. Dodge accepted the Republican nomination for Congress in the Third Massachusetts district at Worcester. He argued the coal regions face serious conditions and that government control of anthracite output would not violate common law principles.
Attorney General Knox contends no anti trust evidence exists for a coal combining group. The piece cites a 1593 congressional report accusing railroad coal interests of price fixing and little competition, urging that modern operators show evidence of a combination.
The Atlanta newspaper prints John Temple Graves's essay on faith comparing life to navigation near Cape Hatteras. He uses nautical metaphor to urge steadfast belief, praising a woman's quiet faith as the guiding light through storms and doubt that threaten young lives.
A reflective piece speaks of the light along the shore as a beacon of life and hope. Amid gloom and storm, the author finds comfort in the Home’s windows and the enduring faith of a loving woman, the Light of the World.
Peculiar to itself claims blood-purifying and health building powers. It asserts no other medicine matches its effects and cites a customer from Withers NC who reports restored sight and strength after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Dr J H McPherson leaves for Princeton to attend the installation ceremonies for President Woodrow Wilson. He will represent the University of Georgia and join other college leaders at the prominent event, staying several days. Also mentions success of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets in aiding a recovery from indigestion and weight gain.
The Georgian monthly publication from the University will appear this week after prior delays. Advance sheets promise strong reading with “Renonice” by Frampton Elie, “Reneketen, The Passing of a Day” by Glenn W. Teewan, and pieces on cotton operatives and the South in national politics.
Draggiate O. T. Smith of Davis Kentucky extols King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds. He claims it cured throat and lung diseases when doctors failed and urges mothers to trust the remedy. W J Smith & Co and Palmer & Son guarantee satisfaction or refund with trial bottles free. Regular sizes cost 60 cents and one dollar.
The fragment describes Lucy Cobb students hosting a term entertainment in Margaret Hall for the Class of 1903, with hand painted cards and tea at six. It mentions future Georgia Auburn game plans, staff roles for the yearbook, and a long aside about a South African store and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local references.
It is reported that Hon. Warner Hill of Meriwether will be appointed railroad commissioner by Governor J M Terrell, replacing Hon. Spencer R Atkinson. The term expires October 1903, and Senate confirmation requires action in the current legislative session. Both Atkinson and Hill supported Terrell in his recent campaign.
Dr Julius W Walden will stay as pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church after a Presbytery vote to refuse his resignation. The meeting drew ministers and church members as leaders praised his ministry while addressing a faction opposing him. Walden affirmed he would serve under the Presbytery will, returning to his flock with renewed resolve.
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