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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
4
Democratic Cross Currents and Election Talk Across Regions
The piece surveys debates over a Wilson nomination with Bryan speeches in Georgia as Underwood rises as a candidate. It notes Titanic confusion, Virginia murder trials, and Macon police efforts against whiskey traffic during a Confederate reunion. It also reflects on Roosevelt Taft dynamics and a direct vote for senators bill facing state rights concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Jate
Roosevelt
Taft
Republic‘inn
Underwood
Senate
House
United States Senate
United States
Judge Lawson gift funds Putnam County boys at Mercer University
Judge Thomas G. Lawson contributed one hundred thousand dollars to a fund for Putnam County youths to study at Mercer University. The piece urges other Georgians of means to consider similar philanthropy and notes the University of Georgia could double aid to Georgians through the Brown Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Lawson
Putnam County
Mercer University
University of Georgia
Brown
Georgia Peach Crop Expected To Be Very Large This Year
Georgia fruit growers prepare for large peach shipments as the Georgia exchange supports marketing efforts. The outlook also suggests strong crops of watermelons cantaloupes and berries. The state College of Agriculture promotes canning clubs aiding girls in value adding to the fruit industry statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Georgia Exchange
State College of Agriculture
Icebergs Cause Frequent Sinking Across Years
A historical tally shows multiple shipwrecks from iceberg collisions near Cape Race and Grand Bank from 1863 to 1912. Notable losses include the Canadia with 55 lives in 1863, the Snowbird 190? near Cape Race, and the Titanic with over 1600 dead, prompting calls to reroute sea lanes south of iceberg danger season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Race
Vicksburg
Warrior
Newfoundland
North Star
Cabot Stret
Medway
New Foundland
Grand Bank
Titanic and Suffrage Debate Echo in Press Opinion
The Savannah Press cites Titanic survival as evidence that chivalry and protection for women persist. It argues suffrage activism faces mixed reception among men and women, yet highlights heroic acts of men prioritizing women in lifeboats to reinforce traditional gender roles.
This Date in History April 25 Births and Events
Highlights include Oliver Cromwell born in 1599 and Admiral Winsloe born in 1852. Notable events cover 1635 New England governance, 1781 Greene defeated near Camden, 1862 New Orleans surrender, and 1881 Farragut statue unveiling. Also notes Princess Alice birth in 1843 and present day birthday mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Fernando Gorges
New England
Greene
Camden
Princess Alice
Queen Victoria
Toronto
Monteral
New Orleans
Admiral Farragut
Washington, D. C
Situ
East Africa
Massikessi
J R Smith Rumored To Enter Georgia Governor Race
Special to the Banner reports in Atlanta that J R Smith may enter the governor’s race against J M Slaten Tom Hudson and Joe Hill Hall. Political insiders note his prominence with Wilson followers could push a declaration after the May 1 primary, though he does not deny the possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. R. Smith
J. M. Slaten
Tom Hudson
Joe Hill Hall
Wilson
Atlanta Constitution
Hoke Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Georgia
Cadets Begin Camp Cobb Drills At Fairgrounds
The University of Georgia cadets opened their camp at the Augusta Fairground with a large crowd watching as rain canceled morning drills. After lunch, companies conducted an hour of individual drill work under improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
University of Georgia
Fairground
Missionary Institute Proceedings Reflect Women’s Unity
The second day of the Baptist Missionary Institute featured earnest effort toward better work and admonitions against self-indulgence. Mrs. Neel outlined the Woman's Mission Union plan. Miss Carson and Sunbeams sang as resolutions praised the Athens welcome, pledged wider mission work, and thanked local groups and The Athens Banner for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Institute
Missionary Society
Miss Carson
Commerce
Encampment Dress Parade Attracts Crowds In Augusta
The Augusta encampment's dress parade at 5:30 daily features a band concert each afternoon. About 200 to 300 people attended the first parade, 500 in the grandstand for the second, with many inside the race course. Visitors are allowed within the guard line Thursday night at the Grand. Paint and Powder Club has five boxes. University cadets in white uniforms will attend in a body. Theater parties and suppers are planned, making it a brilliant seasonal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ens
University
Augusta Chronicle
Thalian Dramatic Club to Visit Ath-This Week
The Thalian Dramatic Club of Ath will present a social and dramatic event this week. Details are limited in the fragment but emphasize a significant arrival and performance by the visiting group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalian Dramatic Club of
Ath
Near Beer License Notice for Foundry Street Saloon
Arthur & Co announce plans to apply for a near beer license to operate a colored near beer saloon at 109 Foundry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundry Street
Arthur & CO
Tragic double act ends in Alpharetta with fatal shooting
Judge Edward A. Robinson, Milton county official, allegedly shot his wife four times in their Alpharetta home before turning the gun on himself. The wife died instantly. the judge survived with mortal wounds and will not speak. Jealousy is suspected as the motive. a prominent citizen reportedly left town after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpharetta
Edward A. Robinson
Milton County
Sibiel
Athens Architect Commissioned to Design Rural School Models
Mr. Fred J. Orr of Athens Ga has been requested by the U S Bureau of Education to prepare three model rural school buildings. The designs will be exhibited at the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography in Washington in September and later duplicated nationwide. The bureau seeks beautiful, scalable, knockdown models to aid rural education and public taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Orr
United States Bureau of Education
Bureau
Washington
United States
Bureau of Education
Orr
Athens
Mr. Orr
Washington, D. C
Els
Community fellowship closes with prayerful resolve
A church gathering expresses gratitude for hospitality and affirms a commitment to hasten the Lord’s Kingdom. Resolutions note fellowship among honored friends, with names Mrs J J York Mrs Sam C Dean Mrs J W McWhorter and Mrs T B Rice listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Walker
J. J. York
Sam C. Dean
J. W. McWhorter
T. B. Rice
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the Athens. Banner
H. J
Athens Daily Banner
Uncle Sam
Mr. Bryan
Ievi
Allen
Massie
Carroll County
Virginia
Ana
Admiral Winsloe
Alfred L. " Winsloe
China
Mary
King George
Queen Mary
George R. van de Water
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
New York City
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
Frenchh Market Mills’ Coffee Company, Ltd
Propriet
F. B. Dresslar
Department of the Interior
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