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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and delivery details. A column argues that northern associations with African Americans threaten southern social norms, warning that northern imitation of Washington could provoke intensified persecution of the race and future trouble for both regions.
The Banner invites thousands to visit the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens from October 3 to 6. It promises the greatest attractions yet, highlighting agricultural progress, social gathering, wholesome amusement, and a memorable experience for all visitors.
The Savannah Morning News notes signs that China is awakening to world affairs after seeing Japan's moves. A commission studies constitutions in Japan and Europe while 8,000 Chinese students in Japan prepare to return home with reformist ideas.
Hon Seth Low of New York urged a lesson to the south citing the Booker Washington Wanamaker episode. He argued race purity is strong in the north but maintained by less drastic methods than in the south. He warned northern whites may invite exceptional colored men, a possibility unthinkable in the south.
The cotton mill labor shortage slams southern mills with idle machinery and halted expansion. Savannah Morning News notes few new mills are built as existing plants lack workers. Experts blame scarce labor, with talks of immigration and foreign workers as potential fixes. Governors and newspapers weigh in on the broader Negro question and its social and economic implications in the South.
A Confederate Veterans editorial urges erecting a monument to enslaved people who served Confederate households. It argues such a tribute would honor faithful slaves, teachings of self sacrifice, and demonstrates southern gratitude while countering anti slavery narratives.
The author denounces northern overreach in racial policy, calling Booker Washington short sighted and arguing that attempts to elevate the Negro to full citizenship and political power have failed. The piece credits southern effort with sustaining Black people amid disastrous US policy and social pressure.
The Cincinnati Enquirer criticizes M. Witte, chief Russian plenipotentiary, for boasting about American pressure on Japan and for overstepping diplomatic tact. It argues Russia was the aggressor, Japan deserved some indemnity, and Roosevelt maintained neutral hospitality during the peace process.
The act by Zingarella at the Great Northeast Georgia Pair is highlighted as a standout spectacle. She ascends a 75 foot aluminum spiral tower on a canvas covered ball, performing with sabers and dances atop the globe. Her show is billed as a premier, high salary act drawing crowds twice daily and described as unparalleled in merit.
Paris officials say developments in the Venezuelan situation hinge on the arrival of U S judge Calhoun and ambassador Jusserand at Washington. The French Foreign Office has been told Calhoun and M Taigny discussed the French Cable Co case and will not press Venezuela or other southern republics until after broad U S consultation.
In Maysville Kentucky Henry Edwards aged 23 was instantly killed by Clarence Turner aged 20 at a Lewisburg dance Turner opposed Edwards attempt to dance with a girl Edwards and Turner exchanged gunfire at close range causing panic as guests climbed from windows Edwards collapsed at the door Turner is jailed defending himself The report notes additional exhibits and races at the event with other attractions not fully described.
Philippe Landard known as the doctor of the czar has died in his native Rhone department. He rose from butcher's assistant to healer, claimed Russian patronage, and impressed officials and dramatists. Fellow observers recount dramatic cures and his rival Zouave Jacob.
Five Omaha councilmen Dyball Bach Evans Huntington and Schroeder were sentenced to thirty days in jail and to pay court costs after violating an injunction. Judge Sutton had barred them from passing an ordinance approving a gas franchise extension with Omaha Gas Company, yet the council acted the next day.
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