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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
4
Interests fear Underwood but cannot stop his presidential nomination or election. Tariff advocates feel the pressure as he steers the house against entrenched privileges. The people back tariff reform and endorse the bold consistent stamp of the democratic house leader.
Georgia counties push road improvements with increased funding and scientific methods. The University of Georgia Civil Engineering Department guides and assists, led by Prof Strahan, offering free information to counties to maximize value and save money. Clarke County’s early missteps taught better budgeting.
An editorial urges Americans to end sectional politics as the Democratic Party seeks a presidential candidate from the South. It highlights Underwood, Wilson, and Champ Clark as Northern-backed Southern nominees and notes growing cross‑regional support for leadership beyond regional lines.
April 12 marks births and deaths of notable figures including Abbe Raynal born 1713 and Henry Clay born 1777. Key events include Admiral Rodney defeating de Grasse in 1782, the first power loom in Philadelphia in 1788, and Fort Sumter bombardment in 1861. Other items note San Salvador earthquake in 1854 and Fort Pillow and Mobile events in the Civil War era. Cardinal Taschereau died in 1898.
The article notes Rt. Rev. Frank R. Wispaugh born in Nichols New York on April 12 1848 and recounts his church career from Shattuck School to bishop of Kansas. It also celebrates Rt. Rev. Charles C. Grafton Gen Grenville M. Dodge and Rt. Rev. Arthur C. A. Hall with milestone ages.
John Hicks publisher of the Oshkosh Northwestern and former United States minister to Peru and Chile is six years old today Luke Lea of Tennessee youngest member of the United States Senate is thirty three years old today.
Eddie Murphy of South Boston says he has an offer to fight Matt Wells of England. Al Kubiak of Michigan shows marked improvement in his recent bouts compared with last year.
Weather in Athens and surrounding areas fair on Friday with possible showers in parts of Georgia and Alabama. Cotton prices ranged from 11.58 to 11.34 cents per pound.
In a ceremony before the University of Pennsylvania provost and trustees a bronze medallion was unveiled to honor Dr Crawford Williamson Long, a 1839 medical school graduate, acknowledging his notable contribution to medicine.
The piece recalls Dr Sons in Georgia who in 1842 used ether to remove a neck tumor from James W Venable, with multiple subsequent operations before Morton popularized ether. It notes the 70th anniversary of the first modern use of anesthesia and credits Southern physicians for early progress. For Rent Four unfurnished rooms. Apply 137 Summey street.
Announcements from Clarke county show candidates for Ordinary and Clerk of the Superior Court. R C Orr and G L Bramblett seek the Ordinary seat, with Bramblett noting the Democratic primary. S B Wingfield Sr seeks re election, and Elmer J Crawford runs for Clerk, all subject to the May 1 Democratic primary.
For Tax Receiver re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of Clarke county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
A list of Clarke county residents announcing candidacies for local offices in Georgia. J H Dorsey Weatherly McIntyre Barrow Lipscomb Jackson Griffith Batley Toombs Du Bose Gamble Quarterm an Smith Stevenson compete for coroner surveyor treasurer sheriff representative senator solicitor general under the May 1 Democratic primary.
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