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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
4
A collage of political jabs and civic notes. Wilson support spreads as Roosevelt allies tilt. Georgia and Michigan leaders back Wilson. Georgia legislature approves Dem nominee. The Titanic inquiry pins blame on excessive speed and poor lookout amid broad public debate.
The Georgia House approves a measure punishing drunkenness on trains parks and public grounds with a constitutional amendment requiring two thirds vote and popular approval. Opponents worry over enforcement while no lieutenant governor office exists yet. Frank Kellogg warns recalls threaten constitutional government in a Maryland bar address.
The document argues the Democratic Party favors state sovereignty and individual liberty, opposing centralization by federal power. It criticizes Republican ties to private interests and stresses preserving branches of government and state remedies alongside federal action to curb monopolies and corruption.
July 5 entries include Hendrik Hudson's Greenland coast exploration in 1607, British actions at Ticonderoga in 1758, Tyron's forces sacking New Haven in 1778, Georges Sand born in 1804, Napoleon defeating Austrians at Wagram in 1809, Cecil Rhodes born in 1853, Andrew J. Reeder death in 1864, Bishop John P. Newman died in 1899.
Charles Henry Morgan born July 5 1843 in New York state and educated in Wisconsin public schools served nearly 35 years as a Missouri representative and congressman. He fought in the Civil War rising to captain after capture five times and escaping four times.
S M C defeated the Pen Wielders 8 to 3 at Herty Field in a comeback win. Bond earned praise for late-game defense and timely hits, while Northcutt and Denton contributed solid plays. A Mechanics vs Y M C A game is set for Saturday at 6 20 and a Quad League executive meeting is called for today at 6.
The article notes Uncle Joseph Hill Hall stating he will not abandon politics and intends to keep his hat in the ring amid ongoing campaign remarks and public scrutiny.
Special to the Banner reports a controversial bout where Jack Flynn fights Jack Johnson in Las Vegas New Mexico. Johnson wins by referee decision after Flynn is accused of butting and the crowd is unsettled.
The 21st semi annual convention of the First District Knights of Pythias will meet with Jefferson lodge on July 18. Committees named, program set for delegates from 32 lodges including Athens, Gainesville, Madison, Lawrenceville, and Winder. Each lodge may send five delegates.
Weekly weather report notes mean temperatures near normal in parts and up to 8 degrees below in central cotton regions. Precipitation varied, with heavy rain in southwestern Louisiana and totals over 200 inches across several states. Lake Charles recorded 4.04 inches. Georgia saw unsettled, humid weather with a few local showers and generally favorable conditions. I. M. CLINE, Section Director.
An advertisement touts an ethine double strength treatment to remove freckles with a no cost trial if it fails. It urges Miss Freckle ace to try one night of treatment from a first class druggist and promises money back and minimal expense if effective. It also mentions a uniform child labor law passed in Arizona and notes about Cass Prairie and boxing attendance and a $20,000 challenge in a Jeannette bout.
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