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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
4
Remittance options and subscriber notices set the tone as Georgia reports on political races governor bids by Dick Russell and Pope Brown. Open air school in Atlanta touted as future model while state pension and county reforms face legislative hurdles.
Timeline of notable deaths and events from 1750 to 1910 including Bach Robespierre Peru independence Bain bridge Bonaparte Sardinia and Naples monarchs Hood Howard Stanley Montefiore Plehve Houghteling and the Earl of Crawford. Also notes a personal birthday.
Those Athenians on summer vacations miss a cooler climate right at home. Athens enjoys unusually pleasant temperatures, comfortable nights, and a healthful environment. The city offers hotel facilities on par with top resorts and potential for nationwide promotion to become the Souths premier summer destination.
The Georgia legislature faces the task of redrawing districts to create a twelfth seat. Changes to current lines are likely, with debate and amendments inevitable as members seek favorable county distributions. Representative Anderson has introduced a redistribution bill in the House.
The article warns Pellagra is spreading nationwide with rising deaths and uncertain cause. It notes no clear contagion, debates mouldy corn and fly theories, and urges physicians and authorities to act with government backing to halt its advance.
Born at St Germain en Laye France on July 28 1847 he inherited the title in 1880. A scientist bibliophile traveler and avid yachtsman he owns a premier stamp collection and is a noted astronomy authority. He led the Royal Astronomical Society and founded Duonecht Observatory later gifted to Britain. He voyaged to South Africa and Mozambique Channel collecting birds for the British Museum and owes wealth to Lancashire minerals rather than Scottish estates.
The Macon Telegraph questions whether the U S Senator’s office is vacant and whether Hoke Smith holds two offices. It cites Georgia law on governor vacancies and urges the legislature to act to fill any vacancy or address Smith’s dual office holding.
Georgia editorials critique Governor Smith and the push for a future Senate run. Columns from Hazelhurst Dublin Albany and Savannah weigh the legislature’s power, political maneuvering, and the need for strong leaders in Washington and Atlanta.
A Boston opinion argues against raising the salaries or powers of the railroad commission, favors reducing the commission to three members, and calls for political peace in Georgia after years of bitterness. The Brunswick News notes the public desire to end further campaigns of bitter personal antagonism.
A compilation of editorials from Georgia papers discusses Governor Smith, Senator Terrell, and Hoke Smith amid calls for biennial sessions. It notes Terrell’s resignation fallout and pleads for national service by Georgia figures while urging support for a South Georgia governor candidate.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun opines that Mr. Smith should go to the senate to reduce national and state political unrest. It argues his departure could allow Georgia to enjoy a season of quiet in political circles and on the national stage.
The Georgia legislature is urged to pass a law preventing a current officeholder from seeking another public post without resigning first. Multiple papers debate Governor Smith’s title and the legal question should be settled promptly, possibly by the supreme court.
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