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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes boll weevil threats in Alabama and urges Georgia farmers to prepare with early maturing seed, more grain, and livestock. It also discusses direct senatorial elections, warning Southern Democrats against empowering Congress to control elections, and comments on Bryan's influence and possible 1900s presidential ambitions.
The article discusses a regiment of Black soldiers stationed in San Antonio Texas and the controversy over deploying them to the Mexican border. President Taft intervened quietly to revoke the order, arguing for withdrawal to avoid further unrest and recognizing the contentious issue of integrating Black troops in Texas.
Democrats in the House vow to force a tariff reform bill despite Republican opposition. They aim to push the measure through to the Senate, leaving President Taft to secure passage if he supports Canadian reciprocity. The split in Republicans and urgency from the White House shape the plan.
A meeting of superintendents and teachers from Southern deaf institutions discussed the shortage of trained teachers. Officials say provision must be made to train more instructors, and all necessary steps should be taken by states where teachers are in demand to maintain high standards in these institutions.
This entry lists notable moments tied to April 8 across history including the opening of Drury Lane Theatre in 1663, the birth of Sir Nathaniel Waxall in 1751, George IV and Caroline's marriage in 1795, and several battles and births such as King Christian IX in 1818 and the Polish uprising beginning in 1861.
Sir Robert Weatherbee, longtime Nova Scotia public figure and former chief justice, received many congratulatory messages at his Grand Pre home on his seventy fifth birthday. He served thirty years on the Nova Scotia supreme bench, including the later tenure as chief justice.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt completes an all day ride through fertile Washington and arrives in Spokane to set up three day headquarters. He will address University of Idaho students in Moscow and then speak to a joint convention of Oregon Washington and Idaho teachers.
The Chicago vice commission becomes the world’s first salaried body of its kind and now dedicates its efforts to cleansing Windy City life along moral lines. Its task is vast and ongoing.
William Henry Welch born April 8 1850 in Norfolk Connecticut son of a country physician. Yale 1870 College of Physicians and Surgeons 1875 Johns Hopkins pathology chair since 1889. Renowned for original research shaping global pathology career and recipient of multiple honorary degrees.
The twelfth semi annual congress of the Northern Wisconsin Whist League began at the Century Club in Oshkosh and will continue tomorrow. Member clubs include Milwaukee Marinette Appleton Oshkosh Green Bay Oconto and others. Contests feature the Pfister trophy and the Mrs J G Thompson trophy.
Milwaukee on April 7 hosts the annual indoor meet of the Amateur Athletic Federation of Wisconsin. Fifteen events will be decided with top amateur athletes from Wisconsin colleges and clubs competing, promising a gathering of standout performers unseen in recent years.
New Orleans reports John M. Parker sells a Mississippi plantation to the Fine Spinners' and Doublers' Corporation of Manchester. The deal includes eight Scott plantations and others totaling 30,000 acres around Lake Boliver north of Greenville. The concern aims to raise 15 000 to 20 000 bales of extra cotton annually on its own land to influence the staple market while considering worker motivation in the South.
A vivid portrait of a naive young woman named the girl who doesn't know anything. She shuns politics and knowledge, smiles with a baby stare, and relies on charm and fashion. Her ignorance fuels male vanity and keeps her world focused on himself and appearances.
Scores of Athens readers learn the duty of the kidneys to filter blood. When kidneys fail, backache and many kidney illnesses follow. Dean's Kidney Pills build up weak kidneys. W H Wier of 175 Pulaski St Athens Ga endorses the remedy and allows publication of the statement.
Open air schools expand in the United States with sixty five established since 1907. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes benefits for lung disease adenoids and overall health. Proponents say open air teaching improves red blood cell counts and mental alertness, urging one school per twenty five thousand people.
New York April 7 Driftwood a 100 acre estate once owned by J D Robin convicted banker awaits sentence. It will be sold next Monday to satisfy a contractor for 2415.49. Riverhead Long Island assessed at 30000 forecloses. Experts expect a bid between 100000 and 125000. Also ad copy on Doan's Kidney Pills and a tobacco pipe offer from Athens Cigar Store.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph building. Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday 8 at Castle Hall Max Joseph building. Athens B P O E No 790 meets Friday 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Monday at Odd Fellows Hall over Davison Nichols Co. Oliver Encampment No 14 meets Friday at Odd Fellows Hall. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesday 8:30 at Odd Fellows hall Jackson and Clayton. Glenn Lodge No 75 I C C F meets Tuesday 8 at Odd Fellows Hall. Trains schedules for Central of Georgia, Seaboard Air Line, Southern Railway, and Georgia Railroad listed with times.
A. M. Railroad lists inbound mixed trains to Athens daily except Sunday at 9 36 am and 6 pm, Sunday arrivals at 10 46 am and 7 55 pm. Departures follow daily except Sunday at 7 20 am and 4 30 pm, with Sunday passenger departures at 7 45 am and 6 pm.
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