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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
4
The column discusses Fourth of July sensibilities, cotton crop outlook, and rail expansion urging Athens support for Brinson railroad. It notes University of Georgia Summer School progress and economic shifts with money in circulation despite tight markets. It mentions Theodore Roosevelt national figure and McCombs as possible Democratic chairman. It also comments on Mexican politics under Madero and recurring revolutions.
The conference of Southern governors in Atlanta on the 12th inst will discuss the best methods to market the Souths cotton crop this year. The meeting promises to yield much benefit for the farmer through improved handling practices.
Friends of Senator La Follette feel sore at Roosevelt's interference after La Follette entered the race as the progressive candidate. It is said La Follette men will not join a new party but will largely back Wilson in the contest.
The state of Georgia must enact decisive tax laws to increase revenue and fairly distribute the burden. Its economy is strong with farming, manufacturing, and growing commerce, yet the treasury is nearly empty and teachers wait months for pay. If only two thirds of property value is taxed, enacting remedies could secure funds without raising overall burden.
The article discusses whether Woodrow Wilson should resign as New Jersey governor after becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. It notes New Jersey has no lieutenant governor, the senate president would succeed if he resigns, and argues staying in office until after the November election safeguards Democratic odds while a 1884 Cleveland precedent suggests delaying resignation.
July 11 entries highlight John Quincy Adams born in Quincy 1767 James Smith signer of the Declaration died in York 1806 Fremont sighted Pike’s Peak 1843, Crimea evacuation 1856 Halleck named Union commander 1862 first national bank 1864 Wyoming statehood 1890 Cyrus Field died 1892.
The note marks birthdays for Colonel David Prain born July 11 1857 in Scotland and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It also salutes retired Rear Admiral Richardson Clover aged 66 Sir Robert Finlay aged 70 John Wanamaker aged 74 and George W Norris aged 51, with brief identifiers of their roles.
The excerpts recount Theodore Roosevelt’s evolving public position on serving terms and accepting nominations. He states in 1904 he will not seek another term, in 1907 he repeats the pledge, in 1912 he would accept a nomination if offered, and in 1912 Chicago he thanks for the nomination.
The article argues that the chance for an appropriation bill this legislature is slim unless lawmakers revise tax laws to bring hundreds of millions of dollars in unassessed property onto the state digest. It compares current prospects to a snowball in a hot climate.
From across the United States and Canada shoe manufacturers wholesalers retailers tanners and salesmen gathered in Boston for National Shoe and Leather Week and Fair opening today. The Mechanics Building hosts exhibits covering every branch of the shoe industry as visitors plan inspection tours of large Boston factories and the United Shoe Machinery Company at Beverly.
In these days of high cost of living a medicine that lifts a man from bed and helps him work in days is valuable. John Heath of Michigan Bar California suffered kidney and bladder trouble confined to bed unable to turn without help. He used Foley Kidney Pills and was relieved at once. All dealers. x
In Atlanta, after a senate committee on state printing meeting, C P Byrd official state printer and Luther Still union head exchanged words. Still reportedly reached for brass knuckles, Tom Lyon knocked him down and took knuckles, striking Still and splitting his cheek. The dispute centers on alleged overcharges by the Byrd Printing Company.
Atlanta July 10 The hearing before the Georgia state railroad commission on the interchangeable mileage matter ended this afternoon with W J Craig of the Atlantic Coast Line defending the railroads. He said the roads must maintain the present system to keep correct accounts. The commission will study the issue and form a decision later.
Baseball results show Washington Nationals winning their tenth straight in the Southern series. other games were rained out. Notable scores include Chicago beating Philadelphia 4 3 and Detroit routing New York 11 2. Chicago 3 New York 9 in the National league. Columbia 3 Albany 5 and Jacksonville 2 Columbus 0 in the South Atlantic.
Misses Lucy and Callie Hoke Smith and their Athens guest Miss Ruth Tribble have returned from Washington and are entertained at several motoring parties and luncheons in Atlanta. A dinner party at Piedmont Driving Club precedes a dance with Harriet Calthoun Madison Bell and Ed Peeples among the guests. An East Lake Country Club dinner-dance honors the sisters next.
South Georgia supporters travel to Atlanta to back creation of Barrow County from parts of Jackson Walton and Gwinnett. Col J W Bennett of Waycross joins Winder backers as they push for legislative approval with Winder likely to be county seat.
Critics praise the book for bringing Burroughs to life through intimate essays and firsthand observations. It blends nature lore with biographical insight and includes illustrations of Burroughs and scenes near his home. The volume aims to deepen appreciation of Burroughs and Whitman in readers.
Washington Congressman Thomas M Bell announces candidacy for re election. In Georgia a Deaf School petition asks moving the state school for mates from Cave Springs to Macon to establish a southern campus and shift management to an elected four year board. Macon businessmen plan to push for capital relocation to Macon with a legislative session by August 1.
Eastman Georgia the Georgia State College of Agriculture conducted a farmers institute with talks on live stock production permanent soil fertility and the value of corn clubs. Speakers included B S Keith W M Burson and W A Worsham of the college and J W Hendricks district extension agent. Georgia rah rahs to meet in Atlanta invitations sent for University club gathering Thursday night July 11 at 8 30.
New York July 10 reports the Roosevelt party names its officer slate for the national committee with Joseph M. Dixon of Montana as chairman Medill McCormick of Illinois as secretary George W Perkins of New York as treasurer Timothy L Woodruff of New York as state chair and W A Pendergast as national committeeman from New York. National managers to be chosen after the Chicago convention set for August 5 and a provisional state committee may be formed soon if Roosevelt approves.
Timothy L. Woodruff will be chairman of the committee and conduct the New York state campaign with the support of his friends as described in the record.
The Southern Commercial Congress supplied two platform planks on rural credits and vocational education adopted by the national Democratic convention. Florida senator Fletcher and Dr. Owens presented the planks, calling for foreign rural credit study and federal support for technical agriculture education. A national commission will tour Europe to study rural finance, with David Lubin as accompanying delegate.
Patent medicine notice urging readers to purchase Chamberlain's remedy for colic cholera and diarrhoea before summer emergencies. Invites all dealers to stock the product.
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