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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
The piece shows a mix of subscription rates for The Athens Daily Banner and commentary on Connecticut politics. It cites Mr Lilley facing opposition from Connecticut business leaders and mentions a Democratic shift amid discontent with Republican machine influence and a potential revolt over statewide governance.
In the issue the interview with Mr Brown emphasizes his Democratic loyalty to Bryan for the national campaign and his pledge to support the party nominee. It frames Brown’s stance as unwavering, rejects opposition claims, and notes his past Democratic record and refusal to waver under pressure.
The Georgia legislature struggles over convict questions and extra sessions as lawmakers debate funding and accountability. Leaders blame delays on ongoing battles between the house and senate amid rising costs and political maneuvering.
The piece outlines Democratic rifts over Governor Hughes and the Bryan Parker split in New York, with leaders wary of a national ticket and fears of party realignment affecting the governor race and state unity. It notes Roosevelt Hughes tensions and the potential impact on Bryan and Parker nominations.
The article argues party unity across factions supports Bryan’s campaign for the presidency. It notes leaders like Hil, Burker, Haron, and Re. Francis align behind Bryan while moderates like Mitchell Williams push the tariff issue, portraying Bryan as a wiser, more conservative candidate.
A Connecticut political dispute centers on Democrats aiming to elect a governor while facing national attention on coal investigation charges. The New York World cites Representative Lilley as a focal point, with party rivals accusing him of coal ties and integrity questions.
A large unemployed gathering in New York faced anarchist agitation led by Aleck Berkman and Emma Goldman. The crowd stayed orderly, prompting quick action to remove the agitators and prevent disturbance. If laws could be fashioned to hang or deport anarchists, the speaker mused.
The article argues the extra session of Georgia's General Assembly was unnecessary and costly. It criticizes lawmakers for delaying convict legislation, noting the governor pushed for the session and that forty thousand dollars was spent that could have funded other state needs.
Georgia residents applaud Southern Railway for withdrawing deposits from the state due to garnishment laws. The company moved funds back to Georgia despite the laws remaining unchanged. The management hopes garnishment reforms will be enacted soon to ensure fair treatment of individuals and corporations.
The Chattanooga News marks its 20th anniversary with artistic editions and cuts of prominent citizens, buildings, and plants. It traces Chattanooga’s growth from a 40,000 population to about 85,000, noting increased prosperity and political speeches amid wartime-era shifts.
The piece notes 1885 had six manufacturing industries and current figures show 202, with capital rising from 2.2 million to 40 million. It commends the Chattanooga News president and general manager, a Georgian with roots in Miccon, for his newspaper leadership and business acumen.
A plea for citizen donations to the Democratic campaign fund urges Athens residents to contribute even small amounts and rejects corporate gifts. It outlines proposed reforms including nationwide campaign finance disclosure, income tax adoption, public election of national bankers, and securities regulation, stressing worker equity and fair railroad practices.
An opening session of the annual convention of the Canadian Manufacturers Association gathered at the Windsor hotel Montreal with delegates from many manufacturing sectors. The meeting will run through Saturday with reports from departments and policy discussions, followed by a banquet Thursday evening.
Delegates representing about 140000 mine workers from Dauphin Northumberland Schuylkill and Columbia counties gather in Pottsville for the opening of the Ninth district United Mine Workers convention. Nothing unusual expected. proceedings to proceed with routine business.
One hundred prominent teachers of the church arrive in Shebhyville to attend the Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference annual session presided over by Bishop David H Moore of Cincinnati. The conference runs a week of ten days with formal opening this evening.
Georgia Senate and House clash over convict lease terms with a rail against taxes for upkeep. The measure shifts surplus convicts to county roads under population based distribution while state prisons hold excess. A separate parole bill by Representative Persons gains governor approval, enabling parole after minimum sentences with oversight by the prison commission. Both chambers pass the parole measure unanimously.
Duluth Minn Sept 15 more than 46000 acres formerly in Cass Lake Chippewas Mississippi Leech Lake Fond du Lac Red Lake and Winnibigashishi reservations were opened for settlement under orders from the general office Good agricultural land to enter under homestead laws at 125 per acre in five installments A pro rata drainage charge may be added for Minnesota projects under the Volstead law enacted last session of Congress
Portsmouth marks the centennial of The Herald of Gospel Liberty the first religious newspaper in America. The original paper now published in Dayton Ohio celebrates with delegates from many religious publications in the United States and Canada.
The firm Hardeman and Phinizy received a steel cotton wagon designed for elevated loading. It sits eighteen inches from the ground and holds five bales. The design originated with Mr. Phinizy and was built under his direction to improve efficiency and set a new standard for dealers.
A.J. Nusbaum of Batesville reports recovery from a severe summer cold and hay fever after using Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. He says previous medicines failed and his wife also benefited from the remedy sold by druggists.
Kahne Beveridge returns to the United States after 25000 miles seeking the perfect Venus model. She credits American women with Greek-like beauty despite class differences and criticizes excessive athleticism and beard grooming among the rich. California she says shows striking animal beauty while Southern states also excel.
Rome marked the fourth birthday of the future King Humbert of Piedmont with a public holiday in Rowe and other cities. He is described as a lively vigorous heir, more robust than his father King Victor Emmanuel, beloved by parents and sisters.
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