Roosevelt Demands Presidential Primary in 1912
Col Roosevelt pushes for a presidential primary marking a shift from past campaigns. Taft begins spring training in Texas as 1912 season looms. Athens notes three big cleaning days on the thirteenth and a changeable federal court schedule. Taft addresses Bohemians and Poles in Chicago. Georgia Red and Black batters face concerns as Coach Anderson worries over infield, batting outlook.
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Charles” Taft
Texas
Athens
Anderson
Georgia
State committee weighs Georgia presidential primary plans
The state executive committee meets today to decide on election plans in Georgia. The registration used for the coming presidential primary may depend on the election date, with 1912 registration lists usable if the primary is not called too early.
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Georgia
Athens Clean-up Day movement could spread statewide
The Clean-up Day campaign began in Athens and may expand across the state. It could become as fixed and regular a day of observance as any calendar event.
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Athens
Pole race rivalries split over true polar reached
The piece notes a dispute between Scott and Amundsen over who reached the South Pole first. It mentions Peary and Cook clashing over North Pole claims and uses terms like antipoled to describe how each side denies the other’s achievement. It records mutual skepticism about rival discoveries.
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South Pole
Roald Amundsen
Cook-Peary
Scott- Amundsen
Peary
Cook
North Pole
Scott
Amundsen
Brittain
Athens chapter of Sons of Confederacy revived
The movement to organize the Sons of the Confederacy should be met with a cheerful response from the sons of veterans in Athens. The revived Athens chapter aims to be more effective than the old one in preserving records and keeping before the public the history of the illus i sani Pir Soe ut ese.
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Sons of the Confederacy
Sons ‘of
Athens
Eee
Movement to establish Sons of Confederate Veterans camp in Athens
A South wide push to organize new Sons of Confederate Veterans camps targets Athens where N B Forrest Jr may visit to set up a local unit. The prior Athens camp faded but revival is urged to outshine other southern camps with active service and Daughters of the Confederacy support.
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South
Sons of Confederate Veterans
N. B. Forrest, Jr
United Sons of Veterans
Athens
Pole discoveries and the next steps for explorers
The piece recalls Cook’s near North Pole claim and Peary’s confirmed reach. It notes Amundsen’s successful South Pole discovery and wonders whether the North Pole location will be reverified or reassessed. It questions the cost and manpower spent on polar expeditions versus practical gains.
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North Pole
Doctor Cook
Peary
South Pole
Amundsen
Poles
Ili
Democratic Party Unity Urged in Georgia Campaign
The Banner argues against belittling presidential aspirants and urges Democrats in Georgia to fight the nominating campaign with integrity. It praises Governor Wilson and others, condemns unfounded charges, and calls for unity to rally behind the party’s nominee.
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Georgia
Wilson
Underwood
Harmon
Clark
Union
Why Tafty Mr Roosevelt A Split In The Gop Presidency
The piece argues President Taft risks alienating voters by branding himself a progressive while crediting Theodore Roosevelt with starting the movement. It warns that such rhetoric helps Roosevelt regain progressive support, undermining Taft’s campaign and possibly bolstering the rival’s position.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
This Date in History March 12 1684 to 1881
A compact list of historical notes marks birthdays and deaths of figures such as George Berkeley William Lyon Mackenzie and Sir Alexander Mackenzie. It notes events like pasture bans on Boston Commons 1825 and the 1862 Jacksonville surrender to Commodore Dupont.
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George Berkeley
Wiliam Lyon Mackenzie
Scotland
Toronto
Boston
United States Pension ‘Bureau
Jacksonville
Fla
Dupont
George W. McCrary
Iowa
Alexander ‘Hw
Russia
Birthday of Bishop Schrembs Born in Bavaria
The 46th birthday of Bishop Joseph Schrembs, Roman Catholic bishop of Toledo, is noted. He was born in Ratisbon Bavaria and serves the diocese in Ohio.
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Bishop Schrembs
Joseph Schrembs
Diocese
Todejo
Ratisbon
Bavaria
Birth and rise of Bishop Schrembs in 19th century church
The text traces the early life and priestly career of Schrembs from age eleven at St Vincent Archabbey Beatty Pennsylvania through ordination in 1889 by Bishop Richter in Grand Rapids. It follows his roles as curate in Saginaw and Bay City, pastor of St Mary's Grand Rapids, vicar general, domestic prelate, auxiliary bishop, and finally bishop of Toledo. It also notes contemporaries honoring Hilary A. Herbert Adolph S Ochs and Charles D. Morton on birthdays.
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St. Vincent
Order of St. Benedict
Beatty
Richter
Grand Rapids
Schrembs
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Saginaw
Bay City
St. Mary's, Church
Toledo
Notorious or Not Famous Roosevelts Press Agent Questioned
The text argues Roosevelt avoids hiring a press agent, noting his actions invite notoriety. It compares notoriety to fame and questions why he favors notoriety. The piece warns that colds can lead to serious germ diseases like pneumonia and consumption and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for sale.
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Roosevelt
Haid
Clarke County Bonds Victory Campaign Urges Voter Turnout
Citizens urged to back bond measures in Clarke County with a present campaign under way. Organizers emphasize a short window to mobilize support and turnout on the upcoming April third voting day.
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Clarke County
Hall's Catarrh Cure court affidavit promise
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured not by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 in Lucas County Ohio. Company advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and promises testimonials. pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Virginia Counted For Taft Delegates In Roanoke
Washington March 11 Taft managers expect four delegates to the Chicago convention from Virginia at the Roanoke state convention. Roosevelt sentiment is limited and Virginia leaders Bascomb Slemp and others back Taft and his renomination.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia
Roanoke
Chicago
Old ‘Dominion
Bascomb
Slemp
Taft
Central of Georgia Trains Schedule
Depart for Macon daily at 7 80 a m and 5 p m. Arrive from Macon daily at 1 15 p m and 10 45 p m.
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Gentral
Georgia
R. R
Macon
Athens City Hastern Train Schedule
Northbound trains arriving and departing Athens listed with times for Nos. 68 62 52 38 and 41 57 33 63. Trains 67 and 58 do not run forth of Athens.
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Athens
Southern Railway Schedule for Athens Georgia Trains
Train timetable shows arrival times for Athens Georgia with No. 261 mixed train at 9:35 a m and No. 217 regular passenger at 11:51 a m No 237 regular passenger 7:25 p m Departures list No 217 7:35 a m No 240 12:50 p m No 262 mixed train 8:45 p m Sunday arrivals No 287 and departures No 240 at 12:60 p m.
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Southern Railway
Athens
Georgia Railroad Schedule Fragment
Partial train timetable shows departures and arrivals with times around 6:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. The legible items indicate a schedule snippet for the Georgia Railroad with times and service notes.
Time Table and Lodge Directory of Athens Areas
The notice lists travel times on a timetable with daily and Sunday departures and arrivals. It covers Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meetings on Clayton Street, Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Bt Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias, Athens B P O E No. 790, Williams Lodge I O O F, Order of Owls Athens Nest 1460 0 0, Oliver Encampment No 14, Glenn Lodge No 76 I O C F, Geo B Davis Camp 292 W W, and Woodmen Hall meetings on Clayton Street with weekly schedules and officer contacts.
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Bt. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Elme Lodge
Knights of Pythize
Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
H. BK. Davis
C. C
Nickerson
Order of Owls
Athens
Owl's Nest
B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Talmage Building
Clayton Street
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H. J. Rowe
Carrier Bay
Col
Sons OF Veterans
Sons of ‘Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Taffy MR. Roosevelt
Aeron L. Dennison
Freeport
Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Hilary ‘A. Herbert
Navy
Cleveland
Adolph.s. Ochs
Newsday
Amerca
Charles D. Morton
Hil
Walt Medougalle
LOTA
PI Fraternity
Horge Garvey
Uim
Skire
Tutt’s
Seaboard Air Line
Georgia Railroad
Gainesville
Midland
M. Artive
Depsit
Lodge Directory
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Vernon Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
Man Joseph Building
W. &. Capps
W. M
Clare D. Heidler
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
A. J. Carter
H. P Fred T. Moon
Sec’y
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
H. Carithers
Gho
H. Palmer
Willams Lodge
Odé Fellows’ Hall
Davison-Nicholson Co
W. W. Hays
A. Mealor
Oliver
Odd Fellows
Davison-Nicholsos Co
H. L.hemrick
J. A
Mebalor
Scribe
Glenn Lodge No
C. F
Odd -Fellows’ Hall
Jackson
O An Otis
Ligarebold, Ree
J. D. Severns
John Mappin
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