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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
2
The piece argues that extra payrolls boost prosperity for Athens and urges efforts to unite and attract small industries. It reviews debates on governance structures, notes opinions on imperial risks and political economies, and reflects on economic lessons from recent years while citing national discussions on budgeting and efficiency.
The piece notes President Wilson shapes tariff and currency reform through direct pressures and party unity. It predicts smoother passage if executive and legislature stay aligned, but warns future conflicts may test that harmony and require concessions from the president.
Discussion grows on forming a Georgia state chamber to unify county bodies. The plan aims to improve highways education sanitation and immigration while linking chambers in all 146 counties for statewide initiatives and coordinated action.
The Georgia legislature is urged to approve treasury funds for the Georgia Medical College in Augusta, a branch of the University of Georgia, with an annual thirty thousand dollars sought for state aid. The piece notes law education already self-supporting and asks for a new law building costing fifty thousand dollars, arguing current facilities are inadequate.
A conference of over two hundred physicians from nearly every Southern state closed in Spartanburg South Carolina with no definite conclusion on the cause of pellagra though much study has been devoted by eminent practitioners.
After two years of research the conference reports little progress on pellagra. Spoiled corn is not the cause, and evidence argues against theories. Investigators now favor a probable infectious disease with unknown transmission. They absolve buffalo gnats, while stressing continued investigations and improved living conditions as beneficial.
Savannah lawyer Peter W Meldrim received a high tribute from the American Bar Association after narrowly losing the presidency to William H Taft by one vote. The report notes Meldrim’s near-election as next president and predicts a likely unanimous victory next year.
The article argues Huerta may resign to run for president, hoping to force U S recognition despite Wilson’s stance. It questions legality under the constitution, warns of possible election violence, and notes Wilson’s likely non recognition unless a constitutional mandate is met.
In a sharp clash over criminal extradition, South Carolina Governor Cole Blease declines requisitions from Governor Samuel P. Slaton of Georgia. The Edisto debate suggests escaped fugitives may cross state lines to dodge South Carolina law, as Blease asserts no communication with Georgia officials.
Superintendent W. M. Slaton opposes teaching sex hygiene in Atlanta public schools. He argues parents should be educated first so they can teach their children, warning that school instruction requires a tactful, skilled teacher and may do more harm if handled by the inexperienced. The article notes evolving parental attitudes and labels Slaton's stance correct for now.
Officials note the rising presence of Southern natives in federal and state roles after the war between the states. The piece highlights appointments, regional influence, and the push for broader representation within government offices.
The article argues that federal appointments have long favored the North but are gradually shifting toward the South under Wilson and past administrations. It notes more Southern youth entering government service, especially in diplomacy and consular work, and urges Southern expertise in cotton and exports to improve national business interests.
The piece analyzes U S attitudes toward Philippine independence amid party platforms. It notes Democrats favor eventual independence with a stable government and protective agreements, Republicans split, and President Wilson appoints Francis Burton Harrison as governor general to study conditions before decisive steps. It suggests action unlikely within Wilson’s term.
The Chamber of Commerce through its secretary and railroad committee chair says the most valuable goal for Athens is a coal rate cut. A Monday conference with the L&N railway vice president secured a reduction on Birmingham coal. The chamber urges residents who use coal to back further efforts to obtain lower rates from other suppliers shipping Jellico coal.
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