Letter to United Daughters of Confederacy on Athens meeting
A 1912 letter from E Dorothy Blount Lamar, President of the Georgia Division UDC, urges full chapter representation at the state meeting in Athens and the national convention in Washington. It notes the Macon Confederate veterans reunion, praises chapter contributions, and requests reports and planning for travel to both conventions with considerations for tours to Richmond and Old Blandford Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters OF Confederacy
Athens
Georgia
Macon
United Confederate Veterans
Confederate Southern Memorial
Sons of Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
8. Cc
Sidney Lantern
Sheibley
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
Mississippi
Miss Rutherford
White
Drury C. Ladlow
Washington City
Eee
New York
C. of C
Clement A. Evans
Reunion Association
Washington
Richmond
E. Dorothy Blount Lamar
U. DC
The Great Coliseum and the 1912 GOP Convention
Special to the Banner describes the Chicago Coliseum as the planned site for the National Republican convention opening June 18. It notes seating for 11 189 and additional press and guest areas, with changes completed by June 14, and recalls past conventions under the same roof. The piece also surveys drainage policy debates led by Senator Newlands, flood control issues, and the state of Chicago banks amid western growth, highlighting the mix of politics, finance, and infrastructure shaping the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William F. Stone
Taft
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Itive Committee
National Drainage Congress
United States
Mississippi River
New York
West
National Bank of the Republic
Fishery deals and new Canadian concessions stir market rumor
A Chicago rumor links Booth Fisheries Co to Newfoundland salt water fish control with Canadian government concessions claimed, including bait exclusivity and water power grants. The piece notes arms-length ties to Armour interests, large-scale fund movements to farmers, and a planned tunnel near Mount Royal that would boost Montreal access and reshape the regional economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Trust of
Chicago
Booth Fisheries Co
Newfoundland
Northwest
New York City
Boston
Great Lakes
Manitoba
Booth
Gulf of Mexico
Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Montreal
Mount Royal
Monteval
Evanston
Bronx
New York
A. D. Davidson
Canada
Mr. Croasdell
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Manna, Lipscomb & Company
Rowue
Orr’s School
Wray Street
S.p.orr
Athens Savings Bank
Cashier
G. A
M. Bera
G. Michael
B. ¥. Harris
rcTons
Mel
J. A. Esanioutt
DeuPree Hunaicoutt
Raven Cohen
LB. Bewiees
W. T. Bevan
R. Crane & Company
John L. Arnold
Jackece Street
Great Coliseum
BIA Fire Insurance Company
Athens, Georgia
Erwin & Company
College Avenue
Talmage Hardware Co
Southern Mutual Building
Palmer’s Drug Store
Clayton Street
Rex Croasdell