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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
A Georgia regional roundup notes Bryan and a La Follette platform in pocket amid mood for electric execution changes. It cites Governor plans for a July Atlanta meeting to discuss cotton price boosting, warns farmers about the Army worm cost, and mentions state agriculture faculty vacations and school law amendments.
The Athens and Clarke county education leaders note the need to amend the constitution to fund public high schools similarly to other states. They cite three amendments to remove educational restrictions, propose state aid up to 100000 dollars to rural high schools, and argue current limits hinder growth and tuition-free future schools.
Chronology of historical events and notable births dated June 28 across years 1712 to 1898, including Rousseau, Mathews, Winnebago mass crimes, Panama railroad opening, Cawnpore massacre, Farragut’s Vicksburg action, and Maria Mitchell. Also notes Charles Alexander Harris born June 28 1855 and Roosevelt Bryan badges in Chicago news.
Centralia Illinois hosts Epworth League of Illinois as Bishop Quayle of Oklahoma City prepares to speak at the start of the two day convention. Sessions run through Sunday with a packed program. A bill expected to pass would restore Putnam County to the Eighth district. the text notes Putnam’s misplacement in geography.
The report from Atlanta Georgia on June 27 notes no new storm formation in the south, but scattered showers persist across the eastern cotton belt and Atlantic coast with Miami and Atlantic City recording the largest totals. High pressure in the St Lawrence valley favors easterly winds in the east and fair, warm conditions in Atlanta tonight and Friday.
The Quadrangle League of Base officers have elected a governing body and adopted rules. The league opens July 1 at Herty Field with two divisions and a post season if winners differ. Schedule runs July to August with games Mon Tue Thu Sat, no admission fee. Public invited.
In Atlanta on June 27 the Georgia House introduced numerous bills. Proposals include abolishing Pulaski city court, curbing hog cholera, amending penal code and voter lists, creating an insurance department, and funding an industrial building for the North Georgia Agricultural College. Also planned are income tax provisions, permanent voter registration, and state depository designations. Senator J C Beauchamp saw one bill passed to gift cannons to Gordon Institute.
In Atlanta the resolution to rescind Gov. Smith's senate appointments and the Athens city court post was postponed to July 9. The Tippins bill is slated for a 10:30 a.m. vote next Monday as the special order. Gov. Brown's new list rumors surface while he won’t discuss until Shepherd resolution finishes. discussions also cover an insurance commission bill and changes to prohibition law proposals.
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