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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
4
In a column from The Athens Banner the piece recalls President Roosevelt’s remarks about Jefferson Davis and rebuts claims of treachery while noting the long naval voyage records of the Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Lusitania. It contrasts historical opinions with modern denials and praises naval pioneers.
The piece argues that Georgia seeks only the best immigrants, carefully selected in the old country. It claims the right foreigner supports agricultural, industrial, and commercial growth, while discounting northern immigrant types. It asserts immigrants will be good citizens and aid Southern development now and in the future.
The Lusitania crossed the Atlantic in four days nineteen hours fifty two minutes setting new speed records. The ship, over seven hundred feet long, employed 360 crew and consumed nearly a thousand tons of coal daily.
Andrew Carnegie argues in Edinburgh that the Negro has progressed from slavery and holds a bright future, while Lord Rosebery contrasts with a harsher view. Rosebery contends enfranchisement may be a mistake and could delay full citizenship for decades. The piece notes North versus English perspectives and insists factual stubbornness will persist.
A remarkable political fusion forms between William R Hearsts followers in New York and the Republicans once denouncing him. The alliance aims at capturing the New York sheriff's office as a key political manager's post, highlighting a dramatic shift in party lines and strategies.
Athens would gain from new lines Savannah Augusta and Northern lowering coal prices by about 55 cents a ton, enabling cheaper fuel and attracting manufacturing plants now deterred by high coal rates. The railroads would also improve facilities and open territory for Athenians. A subscription drive for the railway capital stock is underway and needs strong local support.
The ten day cotton school begins January 7 in Athens under state college direction. Farmers from across Georgia show strong interest and endorsement comes from President Duckworth and President Barrett of the Farmers' Union, with support from President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association.
The article encourages farmers of Georgia to join a new cotton cultivation school open to all ages 16 to 90. It highlights broad accessibility and the potential for attendees to gain knowledge and financial benefits, with many able to attend from nearby areas before returning home that day.
The piece argues that Bryan will be the Democratic nominee focusing on states rights, contrasting Jeffersonian democracy with Hamiltonian centralism, and noting shifts in public interest as new questions about state versus national power arise, including California school self governance and Philippine policy. It cites Taft and the Republican stance on the Philippines, highlighting opposition and constitutional concerns.
The speaker argues the United States pursued a forceful benevolent assimilation in the Philippines for a decade, maintaining army and navy to enforce rule. He contrasts Republican actions with Democratic calls to announce a non-territorial aid policy, insisting consent and self-government for Filipinos. A French traveler notes American women as bosses.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Truman H. Newberry announces a Michigan delegate-at-large bid to the national Republican convention. Other items note a Roosevelt third-term push by General George S. Helm, Michigan gubernatorial candidates Warner Bradley and Earle, Hearst-Parsons talks in New York, and various political figures. A separate long item reports the BlackJack Association has a receiver, with the group dissolved and assets to be sold, detailing unusual memorabilia and the departure of officers.
Many sufferers from nasal catarrh report splendid results from an atomizer. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is like the familiar Cream Balm but liquid. No cocaine or dangerous drug. Soothes at once and cures in certain. Available at druggists for 75 cents, including spraying tube or sent by Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street, New York.
Savannah on October 21 reports multiple fatalities in the Fleming residence of W. W. Gill Jr. A mother, her infant, and Mrs. Nancy Bashler, mother of Mrs. Gill, all died on Saturday night in the same room. Mrs. Bashler, 72, is survived by two sons and four daughters.
Cedar Keya Fla October 21 about 12 30 this morning C W Webster Jr shot and mortally wounded Mrs M F Porter then turned the revolver on himself dying two hours later. Mrs Porter was unconscious and doctors say no chance of recovery. No eyewitnesses.
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