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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription prices and delivery options for daily, Sunday, weekly, and city editions. It notes advance payment requirements and directs inquiries to the office at 13 N. Jackson Street with remittance by postal note, order, or letter.
The extract recalls Col Charles Marshall's account of May 1863 at Chancellorsville. It highlights General Lee's personal leadership and magnanimity in crediting General Jackson for victory and accepting responsibility for Gettysburg's setback despite others' interference.
In remarks from the United States Bishop John McKim of Tokio warns that Japan’s belligerence toward China could lead to a confrontation with Russia. He notes Japan’s navy and army advantage, but cautions the Mikado to consider risks and the strength of Russia, calling the bear a formidable foe.
The piece argues the McKinley assassination marks a turning point for anarchists in America. It says laws will be tightened to curb anarchist activity and restrict immigration, treating public opponents of government as dangerous enemies and justifying penalties for promoting anarchist doctrine.
The piece notes widespread opinion favoring immediate lynching of Orogoss for the McKinley attempt and cites Senator Platt as endorsing mob justice under provocation. It argues mob law cannot be justified, yet asserts human nature would prompt lynching in many regions and circumstances.
Senator Vest of Missouri writes that Colonel Bryan would be valuable in the U S Senate but not a great leader. He cites Jefferson, Van Buren, Lincoln and McKinley as models, praises Bryan as a campaigner, and urges stamping out anarchist violence while noting other issues like the Athens opera season and a potato crop shortage.
The piece notes Athens residents face high taxes and lists city rates from 1.25 to 1.60 with business levies, while Clarke County stands among Georgia's lowest county rates. It questions statewide extravagance and hints at possible reductions.
Senator Carmack of Tennessee voices concern that obtaining sources of evidence in the dispute may be impossible. He says the Navy department has much at stake and could hinder disclosure if the verdict favors Schley, jeopardizing officials in charge of policy and the truth.
Connecticut senator Platt says he values authoring a famous line more than his U S Senate seat. He recalled the poem text during a speech honoring a historic hamlet, declaring he would live longer in the hearts of the people if he authored those lines.
Athens sees prosperous opening of schools with 1500 plus attendance. Lacy Cobb Institute begins today with large turnout. University of Georgia opens next week expecting 300 students. State Normal School reports its strongest year yet.
A Maryland senator George L. Wellington is reproached for refusing to condemn the attack on the president. The piece accuses him of enmity toward McKinley and of lacking sympathy, urging Maryland citizens to revoke his credentials.
The Florida Times-Union cites Schley's dissatisfaction with Howison's explanation. It portrays Admiral Howison as evasive, admitting no direct denial and offering oblique remarks about not revealing his sentiments previously, while claiming restraint.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison and "deadly cancer" claiming it drains poisons and heals the body. It invites readers to request a free trial treatment and medical advice, asserting the product lasts 90 years and contains no minerals or mercury.
Dr. W. A. Mallory of this city was summoned to Forsyth to attend his young niece in dying condition. The child was bitten by a mosquito days ago and now blood poisoning has set in. Five physicians are in attendance but little hope remains.
The university endowment fund stands at over thirteen thousand dollars in the treasury with total to date about twenty seven thousand dollars. Treasurer O M Strahan reports the first installment of nine thousand four hundred dollars due July tenth is largely paid, with about fifteen hundred still to come, most likely in the fall. Some subscribers chose not to take the five yearly installments. The endowment committee chaired by Alexander R Lawton of Savannah may meet soon to plan further canvassing to reach the one hundred thousand dollar goal.
The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual session in Athens in November with Athens Woman's Club preparing a royal entertainment for visiting guests. Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb, Loy Cobb Institute principal and Athens Woman's Club president, leads arrangements with multiple committees of local women to ensure an exceptional program.
Col J M Smith says the Texas crop will fall at least 800 000 bales short of last year with similar declines across Oklahoma Indian Territory and Arkansas The Georgia section reports a new disease or insect killing bolls and blacking them preventing cotton from opening He notes rainfall damaged crops in the Carolinas Georgia Alabama and Mississippi and cautions farmers not to rush cotton to market with prices seen around ten cents or higher and demand possibly improving next year
An 1901 testimonial from Ripley Tennessee describes using one bottle of Texas Wonder to treat a long standing kidney and bladder ailment. The ad cites Dr. E W Hall as sole manufacturer and urges readers to request testimonials.
Newt Webb, a black man, sustained serious injuries at the Union Manufacturing Co candy factory when a nail flew from a plank he held for a white carpenter. Doctors fear he may lose sight in one eye, with recovery uncertain and prognosis possibly permanent.
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