Roosevelt’s third term sentiment and Athens growth noted
The article reflects on Roosevelt’s perception of public sentiment, praises granolithic sidewalks in Athens, and lauds the Chamber of Commerce for its impact on local progress. It also highlights a University of Georgia enrollment surge, bond considerations for school buildings, and calls for affordable Baltimore hotel rates during the Democratic convention. Underwood as the Democratic nominee is presented as the leading choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Eivery
Baltimore
Underwood
Congress
Oscar
WV. Underwood
Republicans and War Talk Ahead of November Vote
The piece argues that some Republicans push war with Mexico to boost the party’s chances in the upcoming election. It contends real leaders would not favor such a move, but suggests talk stirs public sentiment and could threaten costly intervention. The author doubts Taft would pursue war and notes Democratic control of Congress limits intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Republican Party
Uncle Sam
Texas
Taft
Congress
House
Long-serving members dominate House ranks in steady terms
The piece lists numerous legislators by state and term counts, noting Bingham's death after seventeen consecutive terms and John Dalzell's thirteen. It highlights former Speaker Cannon with nineteen terms, Payne with fourteen, and others ranging from eleven to two terms. One hundred twenty six members are in their first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Representative Bingham
Pennsylvania
John Dalzell
Cannon
Congressman Payne
New York
This Date in History April 10 Highlights
On April 10 entries include 1827 birth of Maria S Cummins author of The Lamplighter in Salem and death in Dorchester 1866. 1858 death of Missouri senator Thomas N Benton born 1782 in North Carolina. 1864 Archduke Maximilian accepts crown of Mexico. 1876 death of New York merchant Alexander T Stewart born 1803 in Ireland. 1894 Bering Sea proclamation by President Cleveland. 1907 La Follette backs Roosevelt renomination. 1911 Tom L Johnson Democratic leader dies in Cleveland born 1854 in Georgetown Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria S. Cummins
the Lamplighter
Salem
Mass
Dorchester
Thomas N. Benton
United States
Missouri
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Archduke Maximilan
Austria
Mexico
Alexander T. Stewart
New York
Ireland
Bering Sea
Cleveland
la Follette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Tom L. Johnson
Georgetown
Birth of Porto Rico governor George R Colton in 1865
George R Colton born April 10 1865 in Galesburg Illinois. Educated at Knox College he later served in Nebraska legislature. He joined US led insular service in the Philippines and Santo Domingo and became insular collector of customs then territorial governor of Porto Rico. Also notes General William Booth turning 83 today and mentions Representative John A Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Colton
Porto Rico
Galesburg
Knox College
New Mexico
Nebraska
Philippines
Islands
Manila
Santo Domingo
Island
United States
Colton
William Booth
The
Salvation Arms
John A. Martin
New Rail Schedule Aimed At Athens Traffic Gains
Editor W A Shackelford and Athens Chamber of Commerce push a revised Georgia railroad timetable. Plan includes Athens Augusta through trains, four daily runs, improved passenger mail and freight services benefiting Athens Lexington and surrounding towns. Also notes a proposal for a Coney Island style lakefront resort near Oconee cemetery with boating, summer assemblies, and naval training facilities. Harrison Edwards cleans courthouse windows as part of preparing a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W. A. Shackelford
Oglethorpe Echo
Athens
E. J. Bondurant
Georgia Railroad
Bondurant
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Picayune
Augusta
Shackelford
Lexington
Coney Island
R. OB. Lawrence
N. P.M
Oconee
Atlanta
Cadet Corps
Revenue Cutters
Navy
Lake Front
Gilbert Wilkinson engagement announced in local social circle
Mrs J Mabbett of Milwaukee announces the engagement of Harriet Gilbert to William B Wilkinson of Athens. Wilkinson, a respected local insurance man and son of Judge and Mrs Wilkinson of Atlanta, will wed June 12 and spend time in Atlanta before making Athens their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert—Wilkinson
J. &. Mabbett
Milwaukee
Wis
Harriet Gilbert
William B. Wilkinson
Athens
Wilkinson
Jac. K. Wilkinson
Atlanta
Gilbert
Clarke county Democratic primary candidate announcements
A compiled list of Clarke county residents announcing candidacies for local and state offices in the upcoming Democratic primary. Entries include candidates for Ordinary, Clerk Superior Court, Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, Coroner, County Surveyor, Treasurer, Sheriff, Representatives, State Senate, and Solicitor General with subject to the May 1st primary caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Clarke
S. B. Wingfield, SR
Superior Court
Elmer J. Crawford
Democratic Party
J. H. Dorsey
C.N. Wbratherly
County of
J. W. McIntyre
Ben H. Barrow
Walter E. Jackson
General Assembly of
Georgia
Frank A. Lipscomb
General Assembly of Georgia
C. B. Griffith
Ss. W. Batley
Senate
State Senate
R. Toombs DU Bose
Western Circuit
John B. Gambl
W. H. Quarterman
R. L. J. Smith
W. & G.pavenson
Anit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Daily Banner
Macon Telegraph
University of Georgia
Republician Party
Jones
Virginia
Bartholdt
Cooper
Gardner
New Jersey
Gillette and McCall
Massachusetts
Bartlett
Sparkman
Florida
Sulzer
Alabama
Colorado
Aidi
Frederick Thompson
Ida ST. Leon
Polly
America
Margaret Maye
St. Leon Family
S Victor Herbert
Famous Orchestra
Palmers
Sallie Nixon
Evie Nixon
Crawford Fleeman
Ruby Fleeman
Winterville
Mrs. Rowlan
High Shoals
Bessie Brighhtwell
Maxeys
Misses Chandler
Planter
City
Jack Sloman
Arthur Reid
Emma Little
Wilda Hardeman
Commerce
A. B. Harper
Boulevard
E. C. Branson
Allen Johnson
Richard Trimble
Covington
Oxford
W. A. Albright
Frank Siler
Gainesville
W. B. Higginbotham
West Point
Cobb Lampkin
H WK «Gardner
Elberton
Womans Missionary Council
North Georgia Conference
Mary Anne Frierson
Women's Christian Association
First Methodist Church
P. m. Speaters
Anna D. Casler
South Atlantic Territory
H. C White
Anna
Caster
Hancock and
Puaski Streets
Annie McGee
LaGrange
Cobby Lumpkin
Suh
R. C. Orr
R. L. Bramblett
H. H. Linton
E. L Smith, SR
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