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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
4
Remittance options include press, postoffice money orders or registered letters. Subscribers are warned no carrier may select subscriptions or sell papers. Pay the regular collector upon bill, or visit the office. Telephone No. 78. The piece also surveys political talk and tariff issues affecting cost of living and references to Taft, Roosevelt and Pinchot actions.
The piece cites Northern editorials and MA Grand Army of the Republic protests over placing Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall. It argues Washington was once called a traitor by Britain yet remains honored, and asks why these veterans should impose views on the nation rather than accept Virginia’s choice.
The Macon Telegraph reports eight months ending February show imports at 1 021 317 090 while exports total 1 209 248 899. Imports exceed past eight months records and foodstuffs decline as manufacturing materials rise. overall trade value near 2 230 565 989.
In Atlanta on April 12 discussion grows that Comptroller General William A. Wright might run for governor if the contest is manageable for him. Supported by friends but avoiding a hard race, Wright would seek a compromise candidacy amid Hoke Smith and Joe Brown faction tensions as Gov Brown and Smith weigh bids.
The text suggests Roosevelt weighing the insurgent West and its independence driven spirit. It notes he may favor caution, deliberation, and compromise over public accusation or expulsion to the Ananiag Club, as insurgents appear numerous and determined.
Georgia state collegians including Emory Tech and the University may stage a three team track meet in this city this month. The event would feature Georgia Tech Emory and the University on the campus cinder path with April 22 set for the meet.
In a Vanderbilt University chapel ceremony yesterday afternoon eight contestants were selected for the Vanderbilt Debate to be held in Nashville on April 20. The speeches were varied and well prepared with careful argument as they pursued the same question as the Virginia debate.
Resolved that all cities with populations of 25 000 or more should adopt the commission system. Winners of the day for the Red and Black team were Hin ton B. Blackshear of Augusta and John Sibley of Milledgeville, both praised for speeches. The Georgia Virginia debate team selections were postponed due to a missing judge and will be decided in the chapel this afternoon.
Baraca members met at 6 o clock yesterday to decide four teams. Team 1 is led by captain C J O Farrell with P T Edwards at 1b, R M Tuck 2b, Paul T Settle 1b, Gease 2b, R W Newborn ss, Edgar Jones Jr, Joe Bradberry cf, W E B Johnson lf, F M Harris, Homer Appling, Parker Jones. Team 2 centers on captain W F Pittard with B W Jackson, J T Houze at 1b, A Booth 2b, Berry Parr 3b, Harry Parnell ss, Grey Griffeth rf, Grey Smith cf, Ben Davis lf, A Andrews and M Hillis. Team 3 includes Mullins, M Von derau p, J S S Bradberry 1b, Estle c, B H Weatherly captain and 2b, B R R Childs 3b, S M Norton p and ss, R V Childs Jr rr, J F Broom cf, L W Benton ir, O E Howard, J B Howell. Team 4 lists Lanier catcher, Roy L Finch captain and p, Wingate p, A I Ruby 1b, Earl Hansford 1b, Rob Woods 2b, Earl Weatherly 3b, W B Ingram ss, Clark rf, Preston Arthur cf, Hardestey lf, Rob Sage.
Recent Maine reports say former Supreme Court Justice Frederick A. Powers is pressing to take the seat of Eugene Hale in the United States Senate. The piece notes potential Democratic leadership contenders include Champ Clark, Ollie M. James, John J. Fitzgerald, Oscar W. Underwood, and Swager Sherley, with convention plans looming.
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