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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
Local chatter in Athens touches on Ohio votes for Harmon, Taft influence in Chicago, and upcoming visitors from the Chicago air show. Athens Chamber of Commerce pride, Athens Railway and Electric denial of a sale, and Georgia Power speculation frame a tense political and civic scene.
A editorial praising Athens Chamber of Commerce officers urges every member of recent M C A and Y W C A canvassing teams to join the chamber. It calls for wide citizen support, concerted action, and announces the next monthly meeting on Friday evening June 14.
A Times-Union editorial argues against nominating Woodrow Wilson if Roosevelt secures the Republican nomination. It cites primary results across states east and west of the Mississippi, showing Roosevelt leading in many, Wilson in others, and warns Democrats against backing Wilson in the convention. The piece condemns the idea as folly or insanity and urges a different course.
This date lists historic moments including the traitor spy born in Coventry who was executed in 1776, a 19th century Republican convention nominating Ulysses Grant, and deaths of Sir John A. Macdonald and Edward Harrigan. It also details John Douglas Hazen born in 1860, his political rise in New Brunswick, leadership of the Opposition, 1908 win, and premiership.
The page lists New York cotton futures with varying closes across multiple months and Chicago grain and lard futures. It includes opening and closing prices for WHEAT, CORN, LARD, and RIBS, plus the COTTON OIL MARKET with opening, closing, and spot prices across several tenor dates.
A compiled list shows several candidates declaring for public office in Clarke County and the Western circuit. Names include Frank A. Lipscomb Griffith Bailey Cobb Lampkin Rhodes Toombs Dubose Gamble Quarterm an Stevenson Smith and others, all subject to Democratic primary or party action.
The pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city administered baptism yesterday to several candidates. Dr J W Lynch assisted in the ceremony and presented the youths for baptism.
The regular monthly meeting of the mayor and council is set for 8 30 this evening. A number of appeal cases are scheduled for trial and a possible adjourned meeting may be held next week to finish June business.
The former Athens chief of police Capt John S McKie lay gravely ill after paralysis. He showed slight rally two days earlier, but yesterday sank and his condition grew worse with grave fears held by friends.
The notice reports Mrs. R. T. DuBose showing improvement though still ill and not out of danger as friends statewide learn of her condition. It notes that her doctors report steadier strength after severe symptoms abated, while a separate item mentions the Hancock family's ill daughter after prior surgery.
Special to the Banner from Hartwell Georgia reports Representative Aiben McCurry suffered a serious injury yesterday. Initial fears of danger gave way to full recovery as he progresses aside from a sudden setback not specified in the fragment.
Foley Kidney Pills feature in a Colonial Theatre program with a new acts lineup described in brief, promotional notes. The fragment hints at a performance sequence beginning today.
Dr W C Bryant named state oil inspector and will hold office in the state capitol. Dr W C Stevens noted as familiar with duties. Augustus Thomas changes play title from When it Comes Home to The Model.
Mt Vernon Lodge and Vernon Lodge hold regular communications. Knights of Pythias St Hime Lodge meets Mondays at 8 35 in Castle Hall. Athens Owl’s Nest hosts Owls Friday 8 30. Williams Lodge Odd Fellows meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall. Woodmen of the World meets Wednesdays at 5 06 pm in Talmage Building. Oliver Encampment meets Fridays in Fellows Hall. Listed officials invite all members and visitors.
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