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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
4
The Athens Banner offers delivery by carriers or mail with prices listed for yearly six months and three months terms. Rates for The Weekly or Sunday Banner are shown, with payment options including cash in advance and remittance by express money order or registered letter.
The Banner discusses capital punishment ideas and broader political currents. It cites Attorney General Bonaparte on habitual criminals and three strikes concepts, and surveys 1906 and 1907 state elections, endorsing immigration for Georgia. It also condemns prejudice in federal actions toward Confederate memory, praises Southern unity, and notes Athens efforts to boost growth with a fall fair and regional road projects.
The piece surveys rising living costs across the United States, noting higher meat prices in Chicago and bread in Mt. Vernon, with broader inflation concerns. It also reports President Edmund J. James of Illinois urging a new federal constitution and outlining three policy paths for constitutional government.
The discussion centers on President Roosevelt conceding limited constitutional powers yet urging immediate use of those powers. The New York Sun notes Parker’s analysis that Roosevelt’s stance implies all three federal branches may participate in expanding authority through executive action, legislation, and judicial interpretation.
The New York World analyzes upcoming fall state elections to gauge national political trends. Mississippi and Kentucky likely swing to Democrats while Maryland may favor Roosevelt after Warfield’s 1903 win. Rhode Island shows a Democratic governor and shifted support in national contests, signaling varying regional momentum.
The Banner praises Lt Gov Chanler but criticizes his bid for the presidency as a waste of time and predicts Bryan remains the likely nominee. It notes the Democratic Party will not look to New York this cycle and cites the New Orleans States on shifting regional political power away from the East.
Editors McCartney and Hardy of Thomasville sell the Times Enterprise to F W Boyer and E R Jerger. The paper has been a leading Georgia daily with a quoted editorial column. McCartney will stay on briefly as editor, and the previous editors plan to resume journalism in Georgia. The Banner welcomes the new owners and wishes them success.
A political critique argues Standard Oil disclosures expose a monopoly tied to Republican policies. It blames the GOP for enabling tariffs and regulatory frameworks that foster monopolies and misgovernment, asserting citizens will punish the party at the polls. The piece links President’s actions to democratic rhetoric and aims to mobilize voters against Republicans.
The piece notes continuing sectional intolerance in the North and predicts no reconciliation while such spirit persists. It mentions daughters of General Joseph Wheeler who have erected a monument over the site, signaling ongoing commemoration amid the national dispute.
The Savannah Press notes France leads world wine output with about 65 million hectolitres, followed by Italy 32.6 million and Spain 16.9 million. Germany ranks tenth with 2.15 million, while Russia and Belgium also produce notable amounts. The article also cites a debate on enforcing the existing constitution over drafting a new one.
Atlanta dispatch notes Col. W L Peek of Rockdale county is a leading probability in Georgia fifth district congressional race. James L. Mayson and Dr T Le Waltley have announced, while L P Livingston delays decision. Peek reportedly seeks administration support if he runs, promising a lively contest. Also includes a diarrhoea remedy advertisement from Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonial from R Stewart of Greenville Alabama.
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