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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
4
Local notice about subscription rates and carrier policies, plus a column of varied news items and editorials. Mentions include political notes on Senator Bilbo, Jeff erson Day, Mount McKinley explorations, and government pay while Capt. Hains serves a prison term, reflecting period political and social views.
The Maryland Democrats push a bill to challenge the fifteenth amendment in Federal courts. Herbert warns the Supreme Court would likely uphold the amendment, risking a ruling that could justify reducing Southern representation to curb alleged Negro discrimination. He notes the bill’s defeat in a recent popular vote and says the push aims at disfranchisement through the courts.
The junior agricultural club movement gains momentum in Georgia with support from the State College of Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture. Florida presses the aim, noting character development and practical knowledge as key outcomes, and counties nationwide organize clubs to strengthen rural life and civic ties.
English lawmakers consider McLaren bills to amend divorce grounds allow unfaithful divorce joint guardianship of children restore wives dower rights and grant parliamentary franchise to women. Opposition from legal professionals and landholders is noted as battles loom around reform.
Citizens protest Governor Patterson’s pardon of Duncan Cooper tied to a Carmack killing case. Critics say the decision undermines law and justice as the state treasury and public accounts face scrutiny. Simultaneously, Taft and Wickersham address Republicans about insurgents in Washington and Chicago.
A historical notice urges all residents to prepare for the 191 census counting. Enumerators will cover every ward, every age, occupation, birth and death data, aiming to inventory 100 million Americans. The piece highlights the reach and purpose of the census and its national importance.
A president’s proclamation issued over a month ago is printed in 22 languages and plastered across the country. Advance agents will learn a lesson in publicity as Andre Sam handles the census enumeration billing nationwide.
April 15 marks many historical milestones from 1632 Lord Baltimore's death to 1907 opening of Britain's colonial congress. Notable births include Charles Herbert Allen born 1848 in Lowell who later served in Congress and as Porto Rico's first civil governor.
The readable text shows a fragment about a boy bitten in multiple places and being treated. The garbled lines mention Athens and testing, but no clear names, dates, or locations are intact. Further context is needed to identify the incident and authorities involved.
A flood of notices from Clarke county announces candidacies for the Democratic primary. R Toombs Du Bosh for Sheriff Walter B Jackson for Clerk Superior Court Elmer Crawford for County Treasurer and others seek re election for Tax Collector Tax Receiver Coroner County Surveyor Barrow for County Judge Western Circuit Graham Browne to star in a television role in New York synopsizes local notices and entertainment news.
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